While stainless steel is made up partly of mild steel it also has other properties in it’s molecular makeup that make it different than just mild steel you find anywhere. Because of that you may need to get special supplies when welding it. Below we cover a few tips for […]

Aside from shiny paint, a set of polished wheels on your car can make a big difference in its appearance. Even taking a set of dull, factory aluminum mags and cleaning and polishing them will drastically improve the appearance of your ride. We decided to put together a crash course […]

No one can argue that polished or clean metal on your vehicle can really stand out and make it a head turner. But the downside is that polished or bare metal corrodes and takes a lot of maintenance to keep clean if you actually drive the vehicle. It can be […]

Dents in your car can be a big problem and greatly detract from the vehicle. Contrary to popular belief a lot of dents can be repaired without a trip to the body shop and expensive repair bills. We’ve decided to put together our list of top DIY Paintless Dent Repair […]

Jack Stands are a simple concept and haven’t changed a lot over the years. A jack stand is basically a fixed way to hold a vehicle up off of the ground and is supposed to allow for safe work under a car. They do have their downsides and if not […]

Learning how to change your own flat tire is a valuable thing to learn how to do yourself and will save you time and money if it happens to you. No matter the age of your car the steps are basically the same and most anyone can do it themselves […]

Nothing can make a small job a large job like not having the right tool and the project turning into a catastrophe. Many items on an engine, transmission, and drivetrain are installed in a press-fit or interference fit situation where the part fits so tightly it must be pressed on. […]

Low or inconsistent engine compression can be the cause of some major issues in your vehicles engine. A quick check of compression can give you an idea if you have a major issue or something else more simple is wrong. Below we cover the basic steps for doing a compression […]

INSTALLING HEMI SPARK PLUGS Question: Is there some sort of “universal” tool that can help install spark plugs into deep depressions in cylinder heads? My 1955 Chrysler Imperial has holes in the valve covers that are about 5″ deep and I can’t get my fingers down there to start screwing in […]