The Eastwood locking plier slide hammer is a game changer when it comes to working on small or delicate jobs that need you to pull on something without damaging it like a large slide hammer might do. There are a lot of small jobs where a small puller would have […]
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How To Properly Shake Paint At Home
If you’re painting a car, a chassis, or tackling any paint project you need to make sure you mix the paint completely before spraying. As paints and coatings sit on the shelf the parts can separate and you may not get even distribution when sprayed. This could mean a coat […]
Panel Bond Vs. Welding
Gluing a car together has been the method of automotive assembly for a long time. It’s just the “glue” used may have been welds, rivets, or bolts. In recent years actual liquid/chemical glue has been used for autobody assembly and repair. Most modern vehicles driving around on the road have […]
The Differences Between Acrylic Enamel and Urethane Auto Paints
Automotive painting has really jumped leaps and bounds over the years. The early days of automobiles they were treated more like a horse and buggy or carriage and many parts were hand painted with a brush. While Ford was the first to really begin mass produce automobiles on an assembly […]
The Best Way to Organize Electrical Cords
Nothing is worse or more frustrating than knotted and tangled ratchet straps and electrical cords! Ratchet straps you’re on your own with but electrical cords their may be a savior for you sanity when it comes to organizing the electrical cords in your garage. We’ve been testing an Auto Rewind […]
Top 6 Air Tools For a Entry Level Mechanic
If you’re just getting into automotive repair and restoration you may not be blessed with a full tool box. We’re all working on a budget and unless you have a large amount of money to invest in a full kit of tools you may want to get the best bang […]
Best Way to Stop Coolant Leaks During Service
Doing a repair or service on your vehicle where you have to remove a coolant hose can be a messy job and with gallons of coolant going for upwards of $20 a gallon it’s best to save money and not drain your coolant unnecessarily. We’ve seen a lot of home-brew […]
How To Put Air In Your Car Tires at Home
No matter how prepared you are it never fails you walk out to your car running late and you have a low tire that needs air. While it might be your first instinct to get in the car and drive to your local gas station or garage to get your […]
The Benefits of Using a Portable Paint Booth
What is a Portable Paint Booth? A portable paint booth is something that more and more DIY hobbyists have been interested in using since painting equipment and supplies have become more affordable to the masses. So what exactly is a portable paint booth? This is a temporary paint booth that […]