A good paint can be strong, look good, and keep metal from corroding but any paint can fail when scratched or chipped. We wanted to find a paint or primer that is “self-healing” and would seal the metal back up after being scratched or punctured and continue to keep the […]
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What is Eastwood Heavy-Duty Anti-Rust?
Rust isn’t a new problem and manufacturers of automobiles, tools, machinery, planes, trains, and much more have been trying to find ways to prevent, stop, and treat rust since the dawn of time. Early-on auto manufacturers weren’t too concerned with rust proofing a vehicle and they were simply riveted together […]
What Tools Can I use With a Pancake Air Compressor?
In the world of air compressors generally bigger is better and the larger the compressor the more air it will put out, store, and wider variety of tools it will run. With the influx of high quality battery powered cordless tools we’ve seen a lot more customers looking for a […]
Top 3 Tips for Rolling Fenders
Making room for wider wheels and tires or lowering your vehicle is a necessity if you want to save the paint on your fenders and also the rubber on your wheels. Many years ago we brought the fender roller to the automotive aftermarket and sold tens of thousands of units. […]
Top 3 Tools For Removing Auto Body Panels
Removing old body panels to repair or restore them can be as big of a job as the repair itself. There’s a lot of different ways to remove the panel but if you have a few specific tools you can be assured that it will make the job easier for […]
The Best Rust Paint Prevention EVER!
We’ve been in the business of fighting rust since our inception and we’re always looking for new ways to remove, stop, or slow down rust. We’ve had our original Rust Encapsulator Paint on the market and in the DIY consumers’ hands for many many years. Over the years we’ve learned […]
Textured Under Hood Paint New Car Show Trend For 2020?
Here at Eastwood we’re always working to develop new products and stay “ahead of the curve”. I mean what else would you expect for the company that brought Powder Coating to the DIY user and one of the first companies to bring an affordable TIG welder to the DIY market! […]
Professional Spot Welds With Your MIG Welder
When doing rust repair, restoration work, or collision repair you may need to replicate OEM resistance spot welds. Those welders can be very expensive and can require a lot of power to use. We decided to make a kit that allows you to use any MIG welder that uses Tweco […]
Save Money and Repair Your Brakes Yourself!
The FAIRMOUNT® Tools Brake Caliper Piston Retractor Tool can service most caliper pistons on most cars. As cars progress so do repair and maintenance design features. This means that a lot of modern cars require more than just a C-clamp and a single wrench to replace the brake pads or […]