We’ve all been there. You need one major, hard-to-find part to complete your project. An ad for a cheap parts car that has what you need pops up on your radar. A little quick math says you can get your part for free (and maybe some other nice-to-have bits) if […]
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What to Use – Rust Converter or Rust Encapsulator?
Not every rust repair allows for stripping back to bare metal and refinishing like new. Think about frame maintenance, trailers, and shop equipment. For these situations, the question that often comes up is whether it’s better to use a chemical rust converter product or simply bury the rust in an […]
Takeaways From AACA Fall Hershey Swap Meet 2023
I took a day out of the office this week to visit the sweetest town in America – Hershey, Pennsylvania – for the annual Eastern Fall Meet of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Hershey Region. Hershey is not only home to the namesake chocolate company, but also the […]
Choose the Right Detail Brush for the Job
Whether you’re a professional detailer or just a passionate enthusiast trying to achieve the perfect finish, choosing the right brush may seem overwhelming. But the nuances of bristle type, brush size, and general shape matter as much as the finish they’re being used on. To help navigate the confusion over […]
Project Sunny – Episode 5: Stripping the Hood
In the latest installment in our Range Rover restoration project, we finally got that rear crossmember in place, at least temporarily. The body mounts we were waiting on showed up just in time to make the cut for this episode, but just barely. There is still more work to do […]
Restoration Colleges Take a Different Approach to “Teaching the Classics”
The new school year is now well under way, and across the country high school seniors are making plans for their next phase of life. For many, that means applying to a university, a community college, or a tech school to continue their education with a specific career goal in […]
All You Need to Make Your First 3D Printed Part
Depending on your perspective, 3D printers are now either as easy to use as a traditional home document printer or overwhelmingly complex toys that only tech nerds can really justify owning. And the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. Regardless of how you feel, 3D printers are already an […]
Fall Back 50 Years For Your Next Paint Job Inspiration
The 1970s were an unusual time by just about any standards. A time of major changes and new ideas. Look no further than the cars of at the beginning and end of that decade. From their sizes to their shapes to their shifting emphasis from efficiency to performance, no other […]
Restore Your Car’s Trim While It’s Off For Paint
If you’re doing the job right, you’ve at least taken off the basic trim before repainting your car. And if you’ve come this far, you owe it to yourself to treat those bits to the same level of attention as the body. After all, why bother with new paint if […]