The Eastwood Contour SCT really is one of the most universal sanding tools we’ve ever offered and we’re constantly looking for new ways to have it bring more value to your shop. One thing we often get asked is if the Contour SCT can buff metal as well as it […]
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Top 3 Under Car Coatings You Need For A Restoration
We’re happy to brag we’ve been a long-standing leader in the under car coating world. We’ve been offering products to seal up bare metal, stop rust, and protect existing finishes for almost as long as we’ve been in business. This means that we’ve had a lot of different products come […]
Top 3 Reasons Eastwood Turbine HVLP Paint Gun is Better
Early on Turbine paint guns got a bad rap for being bulky, inefficient and difficult to use. The higher quality turbine paint guns on the market tend to be very expensive and don’t make sense unless you have a high production facility. We worked hard to get a professional quality […]
Powder Coating Isn’t Just for Automotive Use- Antique and Collectible Restoration
In the Early-2000’s Eastwood shook up the coating world and we launched the first DIY Powder Coating Kit that could be used at home by a hobbyist on a budget. We’ve seen it all when it comes to powder coating and it definitely has been a fun ride. But over […]
Preserve Original Paint and Patina
Trends change, whether it’s fashion, automotive, or music things come around and change. In the past 5-10 years the automotive aftermarket has seen the hobby embracing original or old paint and cars that are weathered by mother nature. We’ve watched as big name auction companies have dropped the hammer on […]
Gasser Green Anglia Gasser- George Padgett’s 1948 Anglia
When you look back to the hey-days of drag racing and hot rodding you will see it was all about packing the biggest engine you could (or could afford!) into a small car and take it cruising or racing. One of the kinds of gassers and drag altereds that you […]
Why Do I need a Sheet Metal Gauge?
We admit it there are tools and welding accessories out there that are “nice to have” but aren’t necessities. A good sheet metal gauge can be a fabricators best friend and isn’t a tool we would overlook when stocking up on metal fabrication and welding accessories. We list our top […]
What is Polyester Primer Used For?
Polyester Primer or “Poly Primer” as it is often called has become more popular in the restoration and custom painting world. Because of this the DIY painter should be considering it when doing a restoration or custom paint job. But is it really a necessity or how can it help […]
What is Urethane Primer Good For?
We often get asked where and when to use each of our primers. This can be a loaded question that even our tech team can struggle to answer fully as the answer varies on what you’re working on and what the project calls for. We decided to put together a […]