IN SEARCH OF BUFFING EXCELLENCE   Ask 100 enthusiasts what buffing means, you’re likely to receive that many different answers, ranging from, “It’s the next step after sanding,” to “It’s how to bring out the shine!” Both answers are correct, showing why understanding proper buffing materials and techniques are essential […]

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF SPRAY PAINTS Naturally, you want to begin by purchasing high-quality aerosol paints. The best aerosols use a higher-quality paint, cover more quickly, and often feature a fan spray nozzle. “You get what you pay for” holds true for aerosols, too. Generally speaking, stick with the […]

EASTWOOD TIN-ZINC HOME ELECTROPLATING SYSTEMCUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL BY MERL, FROM PENNSYLVANIA When I started the restoration of our 1937 Oldsmobile convertible, I wanted everything to be as authentic as possible, since it is very rare to still have the factory-installed cloth interior. The car was painted once in the late 1940s […]

POWDER TOP COATS PREVENT TARNISH HOW TO PREVENT TARNISH ON SILVER FINISHES Typically, one coat of powder is all that is needed. But, silver powder-coating finishes, including HotCoat’s Argent Silver, Extreme Chrome and New Smoke Chrome need to be top-coated with a clear or translucent finish to protect them from tarnishing. For best durability, topcoat […]

SURVIVING THE FALL CAR SHOWS PRO TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF HERSHEY AND CARLISLE As in Mecca, throngs of the faithful make their annual pilgrimage to Central Pennsylvania each fall. Each year since 1953, thousands of antique auto enthusiasts and restorers have flocked to Hershey, Pennsylvania for the […]

POWDER COATING 101: AN INTRODUCTION & FAQ WHAT IS POWDER COATING? So you’ve heard of it, but, you’re not quite sure exactly what powder coating is. According to the Powder Coating Institute, “Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish to a wide range of […]

EXHAUST MANIFOLD SMOOTHING KIT CONTENTS OF THE KIT IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES – Wear eye protection such as our Full Face Mask (13123) or Goggles (43090) at all times when using carbide burrs or abrasive rolls. – Always wear a properly fitting Dust Mask. – It’s better to scrape away old gaskets that may contain […]

5LB AND 18LB TUMBLER SYSTEMS PART #20153 AND 20043 Your new Vibratory Tumbler(s) will be useful for a wide variety of finishing operations. The following are a few examples: Removing rust from pieces of hardware without losing details or rounded edges. Removing burrs from hardware and stampings. Polishing difficult to […]

EASTWOOD’S SANDPAPER SHOP Eastwood offers an assortment of sandpaper for paint & rust removal, block sanding, and color sanding. Various compositions, backing and grits cover a multitude of uses. This handy chart will link you to each type on the Eastwood page, so you can buy just what you need […]