Eastwood’s is proud to announce that the cost to participate in its summer car show, the Eastwood Summer Classic, will remain just $5 per car. Registration will take place on site only on the day of the show, Saturday, July 20, 2024. As always, spectators and guests are free. The […]
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How To Run Compressed Air in Your Home Garage for Restoration
Tackling a vehicle restoration in your home garage is as much about enjoying the journey as it is the final product. Nevertheless, without the right tools and equipment, that enjoyment can quickly turn to frustration and setbacks. Of all the things that can improve your odds, a properly installed compressed […]
Projects – The Cushman Scooter Restomod
A few years back, our guy Matt got hold of an old Cushman motor scooter. True to Eastwood tradition, it was a rusty pile – not much more than a starting point. Matt had plans to not only bring back the looks of the old icon, but also give it […]
Don’t Let the Faraday Effect Ruin Your Powder Coating
Powder coating is a great way to create a durable finish on many projects, but it is considerably different than traditional painting. Because electric charge is applied to the powdered paint, one unique challenge is a phenomenon called the Faraday effect. Sometimes also known as the Faraday Cage effect, this […]
Can You Look at a Solar Eclipse Through a Welding Helmet?
Every time there’s a solar eclipse, the media is obligated to remind everyone not to look directly at it. A solar eclipse, for those who were drawing cars in science class like I was, occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking out some (or all) of […]
Annual Easter Safari Proves Jeep Still Gets Enthusiasts
Say what you will about Jeep owners – and the internet is chock full of Jeep memes – but they’re a passionate bunch. A spirit of adventure runs deep in many Jeep owners. They spend thousands of dollars on outfitting and personalizing their vehicles for off-roading, overloading, and adventure travel. […]
What Causes Welding Splatter and How to Avoid It
As an amateur welder, every arc you strike is an opportunity to refine your technique. Along the way, however, you may find yourself grappling with a common frustration: welding splatter. Those droplets of molten metal can turn your welding session into a messy affair, leaving you wondering what went wrong. […]
Projects – That Time We Built a Go Kart
We spend a lot of time talking about restoration and repair on older vehicles. But once an upon a time, we decided to try something a little different. We built a go kart. From scratch. Over the course of a ten-part series, the Eastwood video team built a traditional single-seat, […]
Does Body Filler Absorb Water?
There’s nothing worse than seeing rust start to bubble through your paint after you’ve repaired a panel. It’s a sure sign that moisture has gotten into work zone. And that begs the question – does body filler absorb moisture? To help answer that question, Eastwood’s senior product manager Mark tested […]