On this episode of the DIY Garage Podcast, we discuss traditional hot rod culture, humble Volkswagen beginnings, and the ever-changing event landscape with Iron Trap Garage owner Matt Murray. Watch the video below, or check out the DIY Garage Podcast on the following audio platforms: Spotify iHeartRadio Pandora Apple Podcasts […]
Metal Inert Gas welding – aka, MIG welding – is one of the most important skills you can learn as a restorer or fabricator. Compared to TIG welding, it’s also a fairly easy skill to pick up and learn, especially for steel projects. Nevertheless, there are some critical basics you […]
When you’re trying to decide on paint for your project, the choices can be confusing. Beyond the color itself, there are decisions like whether to use single-stage or a base/clear system, for instance. And then there’s all the ratios – 4:1, 3:1, 2:1 – or none at all with ready-to-spray […]
Eastwood is excited to announce the launch of an all-new podcast series. Produced in-house by Eastwood’s own media team and available in both audio and video formats, the DIY Garage Podcast will be hosted by Bryan Joslin, Editor of the Eastwood Garage website. “The DIY Garage Podcast was developed to […]
Whether it’s a cars-and-coffee or a concours d’elegance, it’s virtually impossible to arrive at an event in a spotless vehicle. If a perfect appearance is your goal, some on-site final prep will be required, no matter how good your detailing is it or how carefully you drove. The key to […]
I say it often – paying attention to the smallest details is the difference between repair and restoration. Whether that’s applying the correct finish to an original part or choosing a period-correct accessory, details matter. Which is why I chose to restore rather than replace the 23-year-old speakers in my […]
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 […]
Eastwood has aligned with Preston’s Pantry, a charitable project in conjunction with the Boyertown Area Multi-Service organization, to help raise food donations at this year’s Eastwood Summer Classic car show. Participants will receive three free raffle tickets for every canned or boxed food item donated at the car show on […]
If you’re like us, you spend a lot of weekends on hot asphalt parking lots looking at other people’s cars. And if we’re being honest, after a while most car shows can start to feel all the same. But throw in vintage airplanes, grass runways, and hangars filled with motorcycles […]
