Much like painting and welding, preparing metal for powder coating is multi step process that must be followed in order to have the best results. If any of these steps are missed or not done properly your end product will risk having flaws. What Can Be Powder Coated? During the […]
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Choosing the Correct Coating for your Exhaust Manifolds
A vehicles exhaust system can be one of the most common areas for rust. The majority of all cars have exhaust systems which are completely exposed to the elements at all times. If thats the case, any untreated steel components run the risk of rusting out fairly quickly. To ensure […]
Easy Way to Remember When to Change Oil – Quick Tip
Trying to remember oil change intervals can be a hassle especially if you have more than one vehicle in your garage. Even if your memory is spot on, its not worth taking the risk of damaging your motor from a missed oil change. Here is an easy way to keep […]
Proper Garage Door Lubrication
Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. While it may not see like an important task taking a few minutes every couple months to make sure all of the moving parts are functioning the way they should. It’ll save […]
DIY Removable Exhaust Hangers
Adding a new exhaust system to your ride but don’t want to use the cheap parts store hangers and clamps? Lets face it we all know how horrible they are, aside from just looking tacky, they almost never last. The U-bolt clamps are just as bad, you better hope you […]
Keep Your Hands Warm with Nitrile Gloves- Quick Tip
Winter is just around the corner and if your up north the cold is a major speed bump in getting your project done. By far the biggest issue when dealing with the cold is keeping your hands warm, sure you can wear thick gloves but it then becomes impossible to […]
Cleaning Drill Chuck Will Stop Bits From Slipping – Quick Tip
Any of your drill bits look like this? If so, you’ll want to keep reading. Circular wear marks on the bottom of drill bits are a key indication of the drill bit slipping inside the drill chuck. The main reason for this problem is cutting fluid or lubricants […]
Fitment Issues with Stamped Patch Panels
In the past finding replacement body panels for a classic or antique car was very challenging, usually they would have to be taken off of a broken down or wrecked car. If you could find one it was great because its sure to fit as long as its not damaged. […]
Sheet Metal Cutting Tips and Tricks
Working in sheet metal can be fun, and it can be frustrating, but if you like old cars eventually there will come a time when you will need to cut, and eventually even weld sheet metal. At first glance it seems as if it would be like working with paper […]