If you plan on doing any type of serious work on your car or even just basic maintenance its a good idea to to buy a vehicle specific repair manual. Depending on the car you drive it may be harder to find the exact manual, but for the most part […]
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Why Powder Coating is Better Than Spray Paint
For some unknown reason a lot of car guys are very hesitant to take the plunge into the world of powder coating. This means a lot of people are missing out on all the benefits powder coating has compared to other types of coatings. It seems like there is some […]
How to Prep Metal For Powder Coating
Much like painting and welding, preparing metal for powder coating is multi step process that must be followed in order to have the best results. If any of these steps are missed or not done properly your end product will risk having flaws. What Can Be Powder Coated? During the […]
Choosing the Correct Coating for your Exhaust Manifolds
A vehicles exhaust system can be one of the most common areas for rust. The majority of all cars have exhaust systems which are completely exposed to the elements at all times. If thats the case, any untreated steel components run the risk of rusting out fairly quickly. To ensure […]
How to Select a MIG Welder
So you are ready to get serious about your metal work, and you want to add a wire feed welder to your shop’s arsenal. Good for you, a welder is one of the most useful pieces of shop equipment. Below, we take a look at the features and specifications you […]
How to Select the Right Paint Gun
If you are the type of guy who likes to do everything himself, eventually you will have to go shopping for a proper paint gun. The paint job may be the last step of the job, but it’s likely the first part everyone sees . So getting the paint right […]
Easy Way to Remember When to Change Oil – Quick Tip
Trying to remember oil change intervals can be a hassle especially if you have more than one vehicle in your garage. Even if your memory is spot on, its not worth taking the risk of damaging your motor from a missed oil change. Here is an easy way to keep […]
Epoxy Primer on Bare Aluminum Before Painting
If your project includes painting bare aluminum, make sure you follow these steps to ensure the best finish possible. There is a common misconception that the same steps should be followed when painting all types of metal. To an extent this is somewhat true but with each metal there is […]
Proper Garage Door Lubrication
Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. While it may not see like an important task taking a few minutes every couple months to make sure all of the moving parts are functioning the way they should. It’ll save […]