PAINTING YOUR CAR WITH SINGLE-STAGE URETHANE PAINTS BY NICK CAPINSKI A common question we hear from hobbyists is, “I want to paint my car. What products do I need?” This seems like an easy enough question, but with so many primers, paints and clear coats available, there are a lot […]
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1K Coatings vs. 2K Coatings
1K COATING VS. 2K COATINGS There is often confusion and misuse of terms when it comes to describing automotive coatings. Not only do some people not know the difference between 1K and 2K paints, but some people confuse single stage paints and two stage paints with 1K and 2K. The […]
How To Roll Beads in the End of Tubing
When you get into hot rodding and customizing cars you likely are using an engine configuration that isn’t stock and you’ll need to make custom intake or coolant hoses and you may need a way to put a bead on the end of tubing to keep your hoses from pulling […]
What is Metal Body Filler?
In the auto body world there are countless options of body filler options and they all have their place or pros and cons. We often get asked about metal body fillers or reinforced fillers and what they are. These fillers are incredibly strong but do have their place in the […]
The Best Way to Hold Large Body Panels When Doing Body Work
When doing repair work on a large panel like a hood, trunk lid, doors, or other parts it can be tough to find a space to do repair work to the panel. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a huge work table to put the parts on and […]
Everything You Need to Know About Painting Your Cars Interior
Painting or changing the color of your car’s interior can be a daunting task. Most vehicles use plastic or vinyl for the interior materials and they take a little more care than a normal repaint on the outside of your vehicle. We decided to share our top tips for painting […]
Common Welding Problems and How to Fix Them.
Welding isn’t just as easy and making sparks and melting metal together. A good weld requires a lot of skill and can take years of practice to get perfect welds consistently. If you’re having problems undercutting, excess weld spatter, or porosity in a weld you may need to diagnose your […]
Bend Tubing Like a Professional At Home
Tubing has incredible strength and is used in automotive racing and customization regularly. We’re constantly looking to take tools that are generally only available in large industrial versions and too large and expensive for a home hobbyists. Recently we’ve had a lot of requests for a tubing bender that can […]
Top 3 Auto Restoration Tips for Beginners
Restoring A Car with No Experience The classic car hobby is a great way to spend free time, meet new people, and learn new skills but it can be daunting to take on a car that needs restoration and it can get expensive quick if you don’t follow some basic […]