Car enthusiasts are always looking for a way to have their car stand out from the crowd but buying off the shelf parts will only go so far. There is a good chance that someone else out there wive the same combination of parts. The best way to give your […]
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Taking Pictures During Disassembly To Save Time Later
We’ve all been there, you’re getting ready to put your project back together but you have no idea what goes where. Running into a problem like this can set your project back and even sometimes cause a loss of motivation. Today almost everyone has a smartphone or cell phone with […]
Properly Store Your Air Hoses So They Don’t Kink – Quick Tip
Air hoses can be a pain especially if you don’t have a retractable hose reel, but its important to take care of them if you want them to last. If you’re not ready to invest in a Retractable Air Hose, here is a quick tip to increase the longevity of […]
Vinyl Wrapping Old Interior Trim
As vehicles age interior trim pieces can become faded, scratched and sometimes if they are coated, start to peel. Over the past couple years a trend has been growing and a new way to transform that old interior has emerged. It utilizes a form of adhesive backed vinyl that becomes […]
If You’re Welding an Auto Darkening Helmet is NEEDED!
The key to good welding is being able to see the metal. Ditch those old standard lens helmets and get yourself an Auto-Darkening Helmet. You’ll see light!, but not too much. I remember when I learned to weld all I had was an old ARC welding helmet which was like […]
Label Your Paint Cans – Quick Tip
If your in the middle of a restoration or about to start one, there is a good chance you will go through numerous cans of paint. What happens if you forget which paint was used on each part, you might accidentally use the wrong paint on the wrong component. Save […]
How to Prep Metal For Welding – Quick Tip
Dirty Welds Are Never Strong so Clean Your Metal Before Welding The key to any good weld is clean metal, but what is the best way to clean metal before you start welding? Depending on the tools you have and the overall goal of the project, there are a few […]
Applying Filler and Glazing Putty Really Is Easy – Quick Tip
DONT LET BODY WORK GET IN THE WAY OF FINISHING YOUR PROJECT One of the scariest aspects of vehicle restoration is body work, especially when it comes to filler and sanding. The worst thing to do is avoid it until the end, then be forced to pay someone else to […]
5 Easy Ways to Remove Spot Welds
What’s the Best Way To Get Rid of Those Annoying Spot Welds? When you’re tearing down your project vehicle, it’s inevitable you will come across some spot welds that need to be removed. They can be a pain to remove — especially when you want to save as much of […]