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 leaded and lead-free body […]

BODY SOLDER APPLICATION GUIDELINES BY JOHN SLOANE, EASTWOOD PRODUCT SPECIALIST Traditional lead-based body solder has been the choice of restorers and customizers for over 80 years 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, […]

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 […]

VIBRATORY TUMBLERS THE QUICK, EASY WAY TO CLEAN AND SHINE SMALL PARTS The best kept secret for restoring rusted and tarnished parts, as any professional auto restorer will tell you, is a vibratory tumbler. It’s how OEMs produce a hi-luster finish on small parts. In fact, vibratory tumblers are used […]

BY FRANK ARMAO, SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER, THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY Aluminum is being specified today in more and more applications because of its many advantages. Aluminum is lightweight (approximately 1/3 the weight of steel), has excellent electrical conductivity and better corrosion-resistance properties than steel. As its growth accelerates, operators who […]

RUST PROTECTION DONE RIGHT The best way to deal with rust is to remove it. This can be achieved through mechanical (abrasive blasting, wire wheel, sanding, etc.) or chemical (Fast Etch Rust Remover, Rust Dissolver) means, or through the direct approach of cutting out the affected area and replacing with […]

RUST PROTECTION DONE RIGHT The best way to deal with rust is to remove it. This can be achieved through mechanical (abrasive blasting, wire wheel, sanding, etc.) or chemical (Fast Etch Rust Remover, Rust Dissolver) means, or through the direct approach of cutting out the affected area and replacing with […]

HOW-TO CREATE & FLARE BRAKE LINES Fabricating, routing and plumbing your vehicle for hydraulic brake, transmission and fuel lines is not a complicated task, and in many ways is very enjoyable. If the body is removed from the chassis, the task is much easier; however, with patience, the entire hydraulic […]