HOW-TO CREATE & FLARE BRAKE LINES Fabricating, routing and plumbing your vehicle for hydraulic brake, transmission and fuel lines is not a complicated task, and in many ways is very enjoyable. If the body is removed from the chassis, the task is much easier; however, with patience, the entire hydraulic […]
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What is Metal Body Filler?
In the auto body world there are countless options of body filler options and they all have their place or pros and cons. We often get asked about metal body fillers or reinforced fillers and what they are. These fillers are incredibly strong but do have their place in the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Painting Your Cars Interior
Painting or changing the color of your car’s interior can be a daunting task. Most vehicles use plastic or vinyl for the interior materials and they take a little more care than a normal repaint on the outside of your vehicle. We decided to share our top tips for painting […]
Top 3 Auto Restoration Tips for Beginners
Restoring A Car with No Experience The classic car hobby is a great way to spend free time, meet new people, and learn new skills but it can be daunting to take on a car that needs restoration and it can get expensive quick if you don’t follow some basic […]
The Difference Between Candy, Pearl and Metallic Paints
How Do Candy and Pearl Paint Differ From Metallic Paint? Nothing makes a custom car pop more than a custom paint job that stands out in the show field on a sunny day. To achieve this look, you will need special automotive paints that contain additives to make them sparkle […]
What is the Most Popular Color Auto Paint?
Which Color Paint Is Best for a Car? We often hear that your car is reflection of the owner so you’d think with all of the colorful and unique personalities out there in the world that funky colors would rank up there for the most popular colors of cars on […]
Top 5 Garage Projects You’ve Been Putting Off
Projects To do Around the Garage When Stuck at Home If you’re anything like us right now you’ve got a lot of extra time at home to look around tackle projects you’ve been putting off or have been too busy to attack. There is a common theme among employees here […]
How Does Weld-Thru Primer Work?
When restoring vehicle or closing up metal where there is an area that is going to be boxed in or hidden you need to consider the bare metal on the backside of the weld joint and how you can be sure it won’t rust over time. Normal primer isn’t rated […]
Top 3 Tips for Using Eastwood Stitch Weld Magnets.
Clamping, fixturing, and positioning parts to weld is half of the secret of getting a good weld and a strong weld joint. If your parts fit together poorly or are allowed to move while welding your work will suffer and it can even be a weak weld joint. That’s why […]