Gluing a car together has been the method of automotive assembly for a long time. It’s just the “glue” used may have been welds, rivets, or bolts. In recent years actual liquid/chemical glue has been used for autobody assembly and repair. Most modern vehicles driving around on the road have […]
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How to Start Powder Coating At Home
Powder Coating started out as an extremely tough coating used in industrial and military settings but over the years thanks to Eastwood we’ve brought this process down to the DIY level and offer affordable powder coating setups to get you up and running at home with only a few supplies. […]
How to Flare Brake Lines At Home
Brake work is something that can get expensive if you pay a shop to do the work. Especially if the entire system needs to be run and fitted. We have found that if you have an Eastwood Pro Flaring Tool the process can be quite easy to do yourself in […]
How To Pressure Test Automotive Cooling System
Cooling system problems can be a headache and can even damage an engine if it isn’t taken care of quickly. The best way to quickly check a cooling system for leaks, cracks, or other issues is by pressurizing the system with a Coolant System Pressure Tester Kit. Check out the […]
The Differences Between Acrylic Enamel and Urethane Auto Paints
Automotive painting has really jumped leaps and bounds over the years. The early days of automobiles they were treated more like a horse and buggy or carriage and many parts were hand painted with a brush. While Ford was the first to really begin mass produce automobiles on an assembly […]
The Best Way to Organize Electrical Cords
Nothing is worse or more frustrating than knotted and tangled ratchet straps and electrical cords! Ratchet straps you’re on your own with but electrical cords their may be a savior for you sanity when it comes to organizing the electrical cords in your garage. We’ve been testing an Auto Rewind […]
Top 6 Air Tools For a Entry Level Mechanic
If you’re just getting into automotive repair and restoration you may not be blessed with a full tool box. We’re all working on a budget and unless you have a large amount of money to invest in a full kit of tools you may want to get the best bang […]
Top 3 Automotive Winter Accessories
If you live in a portion of the country where you experiences all of the types of weather you know that winter is one that can be brutal and takes some preparation to make it through winter successfully. We’ve found that there are a few items that can really help […]
Best Way to Stop Coolant Leaks During Service
Doing a repair or service on your vehicle where you have to remove a coolant hose can be a messy job and with gallons of coolant going for upwards of $20 a gallon it’s best to save money and not drain your coolant unnecessarily. We’ve seen a lot of home-brew […]