One of the challenges with modern cars is that a lot of trim is held on with double-sided foam tape. That’s usually not a problem as long as they never get removed, but what if you remove them for paint? Once you peel that original adhesive off, it can be […]
So, you’ve decided you want to change up the look of your ride with a new color. You have something unique in mind, so original that you’ve never seen anything like it on your type of car. But how do you know if it’s going to look right before you […]
A staple of any automotive restoration shop is a media blast cabinet. In fact, most professional restorers have multiple blast cabinets, each set up with different media for different materials. But even DIY restoration enthusiasts on a budget can easily set up their home garage for media blasting. The key […]
Leather-wrapped steering wheels may be pretty common these days, but that wasn’t always the case. They were once reserved for high-end vehicles and sports cars, providing a luxurious feel and an assured grip. Before airbags became common, aftermarket leather steering wheels were popular upgrades for many car enthusiasts. Last year, […]
It’s a fact of life – not everything that needs fixing can be dragged into the garage. Sometimes you have to take the tools to where the work is. And when you’re making heavy, awkward repairs, there’s no substitute for a bench vise. That’s where a hitch-mount vise like the […]
One of the challenges of TIG welding is holding the hot torch for extended periods as you work. The longer you weld, the more the heat builds up. Even the best set of gloves can’t keep several hundred degrees at bay for long. Eastwood developed an inexpensive TIG torch cooling […]
In the early days of the auto industry, each vehicle’s bodywork was often a one-of-a-kind creation. Before mass-production stamping became the norm, body panels were individually handcrafted by skilled coachbuilders. And one tool allowed them to shape sheet metal into complex curves and contours: the English wheel. Handmade bodywork is […]
Imagine this: you’ve prepped your car meticulously for a fresh coat of paint. You’ve even found the perfect factory-matched color to breathe new life into its exterior. You eagerly spray it out on the car and your excitement builds as the paint dries. But then you notice subtle differences in […]
Of all the special tools required for a good mechanical restoration, few are as indispensable as an ultrasonic parts cleaner. This type of cleaner works by producing high-frequency sound waves that create cavitation bubbles in a cleaning solution. These bubbles implode near the surface of the objects being cleaned, effectively […]
