The biggest hurdle with getting an old or used engine painted is getting it CLEAN. Years of oil, grease and road grime can make it difficult to get paint to stick to your engine. If you’re having the engine rebuilt we suggest tearing the engine all the way down and having it cleaned in a solvent bath inside or out to get it ultra clean to start.
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Can I Use Auto Body Glue to Repair My Car?
Initially adhesives were used in auto body manufacturing to overcome an issue or weak spot in the construction of a car. As time has gone on auto body glue has become more and more beneficial. First the skill required to apply the adhesives is much lower as long as you can properly follow the mixing and application guidelines. Also glues are lighter weight and can join dissimilar metals like aluminum body skins to a steel inner structure. When used in modern automotive assembly the glues may be baked over an extended period of time to fully cure the joints without distorting the metal.
How Does A Plasma Cutter Work?
Plasma Cutters are sort of like metal cutting wizardry the first time you use one. With recent improvements in technology plasma cutters the size of a lunch box can cut through incredibly thick pieces of metal. The plasma cutting process is pretty genius in how it works and we often get tech calls asking the science behind how they work so we decided to break it down a simple as possible for anyone wondering.
How Many Gallon Air Compressor Do I need to Paint a Car?
Painting a car at home can be an affordable way to tackle a big job yourself. There are a number of factors that could make or break your paint job. Getting or making sure you have the correct size compressor is one of the first things you should do after you decide on the color. We often get calls asking about how many gallons the compressor tank should be to paint a car. This is often a misconception when looking into the painting process.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS WITH EASTWOOD APOLLO TURBINE HVLP PAINT SPRAY SYSTEMS
HVLP turbo spray guns are held closer to the work surface being sprayed. Generally, 10cm is the average distance suggested. Some slight adjustments either closer or further back might be necessary. Move the spray gun across the work surface keeping it at the same distance and moving it at the same speed while observing the wetness of the paint edge. Be sure to move the spray gun slightly off the end work surface, quickly release the trigger and then pull the trigger back while moving the spray gun back in the opposite direction. Overlap the previous pattern approximately 75%. Repeat pattern back and forth until the piece being sprayed has a nice even wet coat.
ARE YOU THE ULTIMATE CHEVROLET FAN? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE HERE!
t’s a time honored tradition to show off your love for a car manufacturer with the knowledge in the brand you have when bench racing with your friends in the garage or at a show. We decided to put together a little survey for you to test your knowledge. Share […]
Air Tools Buyers Guide- The Top 10 Pneumatic Tools You Need
Pneumatic powered tools are something that have been around since the 1800’s and are used daily in today in auto garages and industrial applications. With technology advances and air powered tools becoming more common (and affordable) home hobbyists have turned to pneumatic power in their garages and around the house. A small to medium sized compressor can run a number of pneumatic tools that can help speed up jobs you may need to do around the house or in the garage. We decided to put a list of our top 10 air tools that you need when getting an air compressor.
Project Car Planner- How to Plan for a Future Project Car
Starting a project car begins long before you even own the vehicle. Proper planning of your next project could help you grasp what it will take to build your dream car or what you need to be looking for in your next ride. Kevin Tetz has been a long time […]
Are you the Ultimate Ford Fan? Test your Knowledge Here!
It’s a time honored tradition to show off your love for a car manufacturer with the knowledge in the brand you have when bench racing with your friends in the garage or at a show. We decided to put together a little survey for you to test your knowledge. Share with your friends and see how many they get correct! Answers are at the bottom of the page.