We’re all in a hurry and we all do things that might not be the best for our car; but will it be a real issue for the life of your vehicle?
Tag: DIY
Mobile Tear Down Table for Engine Disassembly
Eastwood’s heavy-duty tear down table has already become a staple in most home shops. It’s perfect for diving into larger projects and it’s also good for those with limited space or smaller projects like motorcycle engines or even lawn equipment. We’ve developed a portable solution. Our small portable tear down table is perfect for the DIY hobbyist or even weekend warrior.
How to Care For A Fresh Paint Job.
Repainting Your Car and Caring For A New Paint Job. When you buy a brand new car the paint looks beautiful and is extra shiny. They don’t give you a run down at the dealership about how to care for the paint as brand new cars usually have had paint […]
5 Ways to Makeover your Car
Our Top Ways to Modify You Ride and Make it Stand Out. Repaint your Car- Changing the color of your vehicle is probably the biggest way you can makeover your vehicle. Whether you change the color completely or simply tweak the finish a little by adding some metallic or a […]
How to Extend the Life of your Cutting Tools
Cutting tools are the workhorses of most every metal fab, restoration, or DIY shop. whether you cut wood or metal your cutting tools tend to get abused and you can greatly decrease the life of the tool or the cutting surface on the tools. We put together Our top tips below of ways to extend the life of your cutting tools on metal.
Why Tire Pressure Is Important on Your Car
Tire pressure is something that much like checking your engine oil or pumping your own gas you should know how to do yourself. With modern cars monitoring these aspects of our vehicles more and more we’ve found many people don’t understand the importance of checking them and if something goes wrong with the vehicle sensor an individual doesn’t know where to start.
Is Powder Coating Flexible?
A problem when painting parts that may flex is the possibility of the paint cracking over time. In the auto body industry flex agents have been added to paints and clear coats to help them flex with a part and reduce cracking. Powder coating is a much more durable coating than liquid paints. In fact it has two-three times the impact resistance and is preferred for parts that are exposed to extreme conditions.
How To Read A Micrometer
Today we’re going to take a look at measuring with a micrometer that are available at Eastwood and show you how easy it is to use them. Micrometers are great for extremely accurate measurements and are needed when doing machine work where even small measurements can make a big difference.
Top Ways to Get More out of Your Folding Work Stand
A folding work stand or “fender stand” has been a staple in most garages and auto body shops since they’ve been invented. These stands are highly adjustable and allow you to support large or bulky items and put them at a comfortable work height. When not in use they fold up fairly flat and can be stored easily. These stands can hold a lot of items, but we’ve recently found some accessories that will make your life much easier. Read below as I list our favorite fender stand accessories.