When building a street rod, pro-touring, drag car, or any other modified car you’re introducing more power and torque into the suspension, chassis and body than it had originally and you may need to add bracing or other suspension add-ons to avoid damage to your drivetrain or chassis. Read below […]
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Top 5 Reasons to use a TIG Gas Lens Kit
One of the best ways to step up your TIG welds is to upgrade to a TIG Gas Lens Kit. A Gas Lens is used to get better gas coverage and more efficient flow of your shielding gas. But what’s the bottom line to why you need a Gas Lens […]
How to Paint Brake Calipers
Brake parts have a tough life, they are possibly the most important part of your vehicle and your safety when driving but they see high heat, brake fluid, and other debris and are hard to keep nice. Painting brake parts with cheap department store spray paint will net you flakey […]
How To Apply Header And Exhaust Manifold Paint
Exhaust manifolds and headers are the hottest part of a vehicle and because of that can be the hardest to keep looking good as they tend to rust quickly and ordinary paint won’t last on them. We specialize in under hood and detail paints for over 30 years now and […]
Top 5 Paint Masking Supplies
Many don’t realize it but one of the secrets to a perfect paint job is a clean job when masking off the car in the areas that you don’t want paint or where you want a paint break. There’s lots of painting and masking accessories but we have a handful […]
What is High Solids Clear Coat?
The best part about top coating a paint job with clear coat is the depth and shininess you get with it. But there are many different types of clear coats on the market and they all have their place. Flow coats, intercoats, european clears, high solids clears what do they […]
How To Test For Coolant Leaks
Coolant leaks can be difficult to find and only seem to show up when the engine is hot and it’s quite dangerous. If you want to check for coolant leaks the most efficient and safe way we suggest using a Coolant Pressure Testing Kit. The process for checking for leaks […]
How to Seal and Protect the Inside of Your Engine
A smooth and clean engine inside and out can not only look good but can help with performance. Inside your engine it is normally rough cast and porous from the casting process. Oiling is a big part of your engine’s performance and lifespan so helping the oil get back to […]
Biodegradable Penetrating Oil for the Home Garage
Protecting and preserving this beautiful earth for our children and great great grandchildren has become of a concern for many of us and every little thing you can do in your day to day life can make a difference when compounded together! Making eco-friendly choices in your garage can be […]