I’m not a country music fan, but I did grow up in the ‘80s. In fact, I was 10 when Kenny Rogers starred in the TV movie The Gambler. As a result, I still have etched in my brain the title song’s hooky chorus, which played in heavy rotation for […]
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What to Look for When Buying a Multi-Process Welder
Multi-process welders are like Swiss army knives for serious welders and fabricators. The ability to weld with MIG, TIG, stick, or even flux-core processes makes them exceptionally versatile. After all, why have two or three machines taking up shop space if one can do it all? Shopping for a multi-process […]
We Answer Your Questions About Rust Encapsulator Plus
If there’s one Eastwood product that gets everyone asking questions, it’s our Rust Encapsulator Plus. To answer all the questions we usually hear, our video team put together a short Q&A vid that demonstrates how, when, and why of this signature product. Check out the video below and add to […]
Do Waterless Car Washes Really Work?
If you spent your weekends in the driveway dragging the garden hose around the car, you probably have a hard time with the words ‘waterless car wash.’ It’s just not possible to get a car clean without using water, is it? The answer, of course, is “yes, but…” There’s always […]
What Happened to Car Magazines?
Recently one of my Facebook groups was up in arms over a major announcement from Car and Driver magazine. In case you missed it, they’re changing from a 12-issue annual subscription to just six. But the new format will be larger, with double the pages and on better paper. So […]
3 (Reliable) Ways to Splice Into a Wiring Harness
Automotive wiring is a source of anxiety and frustration for a lot of us car enthusiasts. After numerous projects, I’ve finally become comfortable with it, but there is one task I still hate to do. That’s tapping into a perfectly good wiring harness to add a new circuit or accessory. […]
Build a Custom Exhaust Using a Tubing Kit
You don’t have to have a shop full of tools to build a custom exhaust for your project. In this video, our product manager Cody walks you through the process of creating a system from scratch using a builder kit consisting of pre-bent, pre-flared tubing and aftermarket mufflers. Cody gets […]
Get a Grip – Flex Agent and Adhesion Promoter
We recently shot a video in which one of our product mangers repainted the rear bumper of his car to test a new single-stage finish. One of the comments from that story asked why we hadn’t used a flex agent on that flexible plastic part. And the short answer was, […]
Use Period-Correct Accessories to Amplify Your Show Car Display
Car shows have been on our minds a lot lately. In fact, here at Eastwood car shows are always on our minds. As we plan this year’s Summer Classic show, I’ve been pouring back through last year’s pics and realizing how some cars just stand out from the crowd so […]