If you have alloy wheels, it is important to clean and polish them in order to prevent corrosion and prolong their life. Alloy wheels can be cleaned from simple soap and water, but alloy-specific products will render much better results. Below, we take a look at how to properly clean […]
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Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk’, Episode 27: Rick Bacon, Custom Painter, Pinstriper & TV Personality
In this episode of Eastwood’s ‘Shop Talk,’ Kevin Tetz talks with custom painter and pinstriper Rick Bacon, a.k.a., ‘The Arsonist’. He explains his philosophy to approaching a project and achieving the perfect custom paint job for your vehicle.
Modern Fuel in Old Cars
Many of you will surly recall the days in the mid-70s when unleaded gasoline first started to become widely available. At that time it was intended mainly for “new” cars with Catalytic Converters that were expensive to replace and would easily be damaged if exposed to good old “lead” or […]
Antique Motorcycle Club National Show and Swap Meet- Pennsylvania 2014
For us there are always a few events that really mark the beginning of show and swap meet season here in Eastwood-country. One of them is the Spring Carlisle swap meet where you could find most anything you need for your classic car project, but where do you go to find classic motorcycle parts you ask? Well the motorcycle counterpart (ironically the same weekend as Carlisle) is the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) national show and swap meet in the sleepy town of Oley, PA.
Project Pile House Shaving and customizing the original dash and glovebox.
While I had the column out I decided to start cleaning up the dash and sort out my brake pedal dilemma on the truck. In order to get under the dash for fabricating the new brake pedal setup and to shave and smooth the dash I needed to pull it out. ….
What is Buffing?
Many people confuse polishing and buffing, and when you are working in the automotive industry, it is important to differentiate between the two terms. Polishing is a process that removes a moderate amount of metal from a metal piece using coarse to medium abrasives in stages. After polishing a piece of metal, the piece will have a “brushed” type of look, and you will not be able to see reflections in the metal. Polishing removes small scratches and minor surface imperfections. During an auto body restoration or repair project, polishing will come before buffing. If you run your fingernail over a scratch on a vehicle’s surface and it gets caught on the scratch, the area should be polished before buffing. Polishing a piece of metal enough will ideally even out the surface nicely during repairs.
How To Paint Car Rims
If you ever want to give your car a brand new kind of look and feel, you might want to consider painting the rims. It is very inexpensive, fairly easy and is not terribly time consuming. Below, we take a look at how to paint your rims right at home […]
How Air Compressors Work
Air compressors are used for a wide variety of tasks in the automotive world. They can be used to power anything from nail guns, sanders and drills to impact wrenches, staplers and spray guns. Below, we take a look at exactly how an air compressor works and how it can […]
How Does A Plasma Cutter Work?
In the automotive world, using a plasma cutter can be useful for slicing through almost any kind of metal like carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and cast iron, regardless of the current quality. In this article, we delve into how this remarkable tool operates and why its so useful. What […]