While there are many ways to weld metal two pieces of metal together – gas, stick, MIG, TIG, resistance – the one that often strikes fear into most DIYer is TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. TIG welders are versatile machines that allow for welding both steel and aluminum. The process […]
When it comes to painting your project, one of the most confusing steps for many first-time painters is how to accurately mix all of the different components. In addition to the urethane base coat or clear coat you’re using, you’ll need to add an activator (sometimes called a catalyst or […]
For do-it-yourself restoration enthusiasts, one of the biggest challenges is priming and painting a car in a home garage or workshop, especially over the course of a long project. To help ensure dependable sealing and corrosion protection during a drawn-out project, Eastwood developed a roll-on primer system that doesn’t require […]
As work continues on Project Sunny, it’s important for us to stay focused on the final goal of putting this Range Rover back together correctly some day. It’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement during teardown, but it’s important to be methodical about your work during this […]
Owner Information Name – Ryan R Location – New Britain, PA Vehicle Information Vehicle – 1968 Dodge Charger Engine/Transmission – 512 cid 6-pack, 46RH automatic History – The car was sold new in Virgina in 1968, where it spent the first half of its life, driven hard and left to […]
It’s been about 15 years since I did my first at-home paint job. And I’m still hearing all about it. Probably because I primed and painted the car in the attached garage that backed up to our family room. Every once in a while, my wife catches a whiff of […]
In the first episode of our Project Sunny series, we introduced our 1993 Range Rover Classic project vehicle and explained its unique history as a film car used on the TV series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Along the way, we challenged viewers to figure out what episodes the vehicle […]
Over the years, we’ve had a variety of unique projects roll through the Eastwood garage. Matt Murray gave us the Pilehouse pickup and Cushman scooter custom projects. And who can forget the Fox-body Mustang LX? More recently J.D. kicked off the CB750 café racer build, while our R&D manager Mark […]
Patch panel repairs are one of the most common welding tasks you might encounter when restoring old vehicles. The question often comes up about which method is better for the task – MIG (Metal Inert Gas) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas). The short answer is that MIG welding and TIG […]
