In today’s DIY How-To we’re going to go over a handful of products and tips to either put your collector car away for the winter or protect that daily driver and keep it
around for miles to come.
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How to Reduce Road Noise in a Truck
If you want to actually drive your classic car or truck any long distance you will want to drop the interior noise and heat as much as possible. Eastwood X-Mat sound and heat barrier was specially designed with one purpose; to keep your ride cool and quiet. Recently we applied […]
Is Powder Coating Flexible?
A problem when painting parts that may flex is the possibility of the paint cracking over time. In the auto body industry flex agents have been added to paints and clear coats to help them flex with a part and reduce cracking. Powder coating is a much more durable coating than liquid paints. In fact it has two-three times the impact resistance and is preferred for parts that are exposed to extreme conditions.
Can I reuse Powder Coating Powder?
Reclaiming powder is a discussion that is argued quite often in the powder coating hobby. In industry you will see items being coated at scale. There will be conveyor belts running large batches of parts that are sprayed with powder and then run through an oven. This is the quickest way to coat and bake parts but there tends to be a lot of powder wasted that is sprayed and doesn’t stick to the items.
How Does Rust Spread?
In the automotive restoration world we refer to rust like it is a “cancer” or infection that spreads in metal. So we often get questions on how and why rust spreads. Rust is iron oxidization that occurs when bare metal that contains iron is exposed to moisture and oxygen. As a rule of thumb, if oxygen and water/moisture can’t get to the surface it is safe from rust.
Which Types of Metals Rust?
Generally speaking rust is something we all can do without. It can be destructive and once it appears it can be hard to get rid of. In order to prevent or stop rust you need to understand what causes rust and why types of metals will actually rust. Read […]
Is Powder Coating Heat Resistant?
Powder coating is one of the most durable coatings you can put on an object and it’s become our favorite to use on just about everything. While it is extremely durable it does have some limitations. We often get asked what can’t be coated in powder coat and what […]
How To Read A Micrometer
Today we’re going to take a look at measuring with a micrometer that are available at Eastwood and show you how easy it is to use them. Micrometers are great for extremely accurate measurements and are needed when doing machine work where even small measurements can make a big difference.
How to Deburr Tubing Easily
With tubing tools becoming more and more affordable it is getting easier to do brake, fuel, and other hard lines on your vehicle yourself. We decided to show you a quick tech tip for when your doing transmission lines, fuel lines, or brake lines.