THE OXIDATION PROCLAMATION ENDING YOUR RUST PROBLEMS Rust is everywhere. It creeps silently throughout your car, under the paint, inside the frame and just about everywhere there is metal. If you catch it early, you can stop it from spreading, but far too often by the time you see it, […]
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Urethane Paint Safety And Application Instructions
URETHANE PAINT SAFETY AND APPLICATION Eastwood’s Single-stage urethane paints feature the most modern automotive refinish technologies paired with premium raw materials in an incredibly user-friendly system that delivers beautiful results in colors ranging from classic solids to wild metallics. May be used as a one-step single-stage topcoat, or in combination with Eastwood’s 2:1 […]
Abrasive Blasting Tips and Tricks
ABRASIVE BLASTING METHODS AND TIPS There are several solutions for abrasive blasting based on the situation, and Eastwood has you covered for all of them. Our pressure sandblasters are a powerful way to grind rust off of frames, housings, chassis and other heavy-duty parts. For sheet metal and other thin […]
CONCOURS HVLP PAINT SPRAY GUN – HOW TO SET-UP GUIDE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
EASTWOOD CONCOURS HVLP PAINT SPRAY GUN W/1.2 TIP ITEM #51550 – 4 CFM @ 29 PSI max. working pressure at the air inlet, 10 PSI max. at the Air Cap – M16 x 1.5NPS cup attachment threads. – 1⁄4” NPT Air Inlet threads. – A 5/16” I.D. minimum air hose […]
LEAD SOLDER VS LEAD FREE BODY SOLDERING GENERAL INFORMATION
BODY SOLDER GENERAL INFORMATION Body solder has long been the choice of custom and restoration shops for filling seams, leveling uneven body work, and blending-in custom features. Even the best polyester body fillers available today cannot match the superior adhesion, strength and overall durability that body solder provides. Both our […]
How to Reseal An Old Gas Tank
GAS TANK SEALER KIT REPAIR & RESTORATION INSTRUCTIONS Eastwood’s exclusive gas tank sealer kits have nearly everything you need to clean a rusty, old, varnished gas tank of all the fuel residue and gunk, and seal it with a virtually impervious internal coating. If you are careful, you can even use it […]
SPRAY-PAINTING TROUBLESHOOTING
Whether using an aerosol can, an HVLP turbine system, or compressed air and a spray gun, the best way to apply automotive applications is to spray it. Sometimes, however, the final finish doesn’t come out perfectly. Below are eight common problems, what causes them, and how to repair the finish. Problem: Dry […]
High Temperature Manifold Coating Application Guide
HIGH TEMPERATURE MANIFOLD COATING APPLICATION & GUIDELINES Achieve the same superior manifold protection as Eastwood’s high temperature brush-on coatings with the ease and simplicity of an aerosol can. Just like its brush-on counterparts, the aerosol version offers protection up to 1200 ° F and cures to a hard and durable […]
What is Rust Converter?
WHAT IS RUST CONVERTER EXACTLY? Eastwood’s Rust Converter is a unique acidic paint that actually converts rust into an inert iron oxide. You can watch it work: from its original color, it will gradually turn blue/black as it stabilizes rust. The perfect first step in sealing your rusty metal surfaces. HOW DO […]