Adding a new exhaust system to your ride but don’t want to use the cheap parts store hangers and clamps? Lets face it we all know how horrible they are, aside from just looking tacky, they almost never last. The U-bolt clamps are just as bad, you better hope you […]
DIY & How To
Keep Your Hands Warm with Nitrile Gloves- Quick Tip
Winter is just around the corner and if your up north the cold is a major speed bump in getting your project done. By far the biggest issue when dealing with the cold is keeping your hands warm, sure you can wear thick gloves but it then becomes impossible to […]
Cleaning Drill Chuck Will Stop Bits From Slipping – Quick Tip
Any of your drill bits look like this? If so, you’ll want to keep reading. Circular wear marks on the bottom of drill bits are a key indication of the drill bit slipping inside the drill chuck. The main reason for this problem is cutting fluid or lubricants […]
Fitment Issues with Stamped Patch Panels
In the past finding replacement body panels for a classic or antique car was very challenging, usually they would have to be taken off of a broken down or wrecked car. If you could find one it was great because its sure to fit as long as its not damaged. […]
How To Install a Tri-Flow Radiator
How To Install a Tri-Flow Radiator The new Eastwood Maxx-Power Tri-Flow aluminum radiators have been proven to keep a car 24 degrees cooler than a regular OEM brass and copper radiator. Their 3 pass design cools better than typical single pass aluminum radiators too. Getting this added cooling is easy […]
Cracked Grill Repair – Eastwood Hot Stapler
Many late model cars are made with plastic grills, bumpers, and interior trim. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with this but the one area they lack is in their strength, even the slighest fender bender can cause them to crack or break off. Not to mention that as […]
Sheet Metal Cutting Tips and Tricks
Working in sheet metal can be fun, and it can be frustrating, but if you like old cars eventually there will come a time when you will need to cut, and eventually even weld sheet metal. At first glance it seems as if it would be like working with paper […]
1K VS. 2K Coatings
There is often confusion and misuse of terms when it comes to describing automotive coatings. Not only do some people not know the difference between 1K and 2K paints, but some people confuse single stage paints and two stage paints with 1K and 2K. Here are some brief definitions that we hope will dispel the confusion.
How to Fit a Duraflex Body Kit
With the wide range of exterior modifications that can added to cars, Body kits have taken over the import market by force. That being said, tons of companies have jumped on board and have been producing fiberglass body pieces for many cars. The problem with these body kits is they […]