Here at Eastwood people often ask us what’s the best way to polish a car so we asked an expert who’s laid out two methods using a random orbital polisher depending on how much time you want to invest you can use the one-step process that will remove swirls and scratches from the paint or you can opt for a more in-depth three-step process which will achieve an even more brilliant finish
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How to Make Door Jambs From Scratch- Eastwood Elite Shrinker Stretcher
In this tech article we’re working on a Model T roadster project that started out as a pile of parts. With any type of project like this you’re going to run into areas where there’s just no metal at all and we need to make it from scratch so we’re going to be making a door sill and door jamb area on this vehicle.
How to Do An Under Hood Restoration on A Classic Truck
If you’re looking for specialty paints and coatings you can probably get them at Eastwood. We’re going to show you we restored the entire engine compartment on a 1979 Ford Pickup Truck. We used Eastwood 2k Aero spray coatings a lot in this project so we’ll start of by discussing […]
MIG Welder Comparison Buyers Guide
MIG welding is very easy to learn and a MIG welder is a must-have in auto restoration or any type of metal fab, which is probably why you’re considering purchasing a MIG. If you’re not sure what exactly you need, I’m going to help you select the right machine for your job. Today we’re going to take a look at the MIG 135, MIG 175 and MIG 250. If you’re looking for a multi-process machine that will not only allow you to MIG weld, but also give you the option of ARC and TIG welding, those units are also available at Eastwood. But today I’m going to stick to MIG welders.Â
How To TIG Weld Aluminum
Today we’re going to give a crash course in TIG welding aluminum and hopefully we can help you pick up some tips along the way. TIG welding aluminum it’s something that a lot of beginners have problems with when starting out. We’ve seen welders returned because the user thought it […]
Welding Helmet Buyers Guide- Which Welding Helmet is Best for You
Whether you’re looking for your first welding helmet, or considering upgrading or buying a new one, Eastwood has the helmets with the features you need when you’re MIG, TIG, or ARC. Let’s take a look at these helmets from Eastwood, which range from an economy, entry level style to a full 180 degree Panoramic view.
MIG Welding Tips for Beginners
We’re going to show you some tips and tricks to make you a better welder and some things to look out for along the way. One of the most important tips is to make sure that you clean the weld area really well when you’re welding and […]
Five MIG Welder Maintenance Tips- How to TroubleShoot Your MIG Welder
MIG Welders are a glorious thing. Feed it wire and gas and it’ll “glue” all sorts of metal together. The mechanical inner workings of a MIG welder are pretty simple. There’s a drive motor that turns a set of rollers that feeds the wire through your MIG torch and you’re off and welding. What most don’t realize is that a troublesome MIG welder could be just be a maintenance issue and not the welder itself failing. We decided to put our five maintenance tips below you should check periodically. Like any mechanical item your welder needs maintenance to continue to perform its best.Â
What type of Air Management Piping Do I Need?
So you’ve got an air compressor and you’re living the pneumatic powered dream. But what you’ve quickly gotten tired of is dragging that air hose around the shop/driveway and trying to untangle it after every use. A common upgrade after getting an air compressor is to build a management system that contains an air dryer and filtration system as well as routes the air lines out of the way and leaves you with convenient outlets or drops to hook your hose up to. This will minimize the tangled air hose mess and will also clean up the floor/shop. Below we go over the most common types of air compressor piping and why you might chose one over the other.Â