For gearheads – especially those of the two-wheeled species – there may be no place more sacred than London’s Ace Cafe. This legendary coffee shop gave birth to cafe racer culture, the 100-mph “ton-up” club, and the clash between mods and rockers. The Ace opened in 1938 as a refreshment […]
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A Wet Start for Pottstown Nights Car Show Series
One of the great aspects of Eastwood’s home base in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is the area’s rich car culture. In to heyday, Pottstown was known as the Cruising Capital of the Northeast. If you’ve ever seen the classic film American Grafitti, that was essentially a snapshot of old Pottstown. Today, the […]
How to Use an Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner for Restoration Perfection
Of all the special tools required for a good mechanical restoration, few are as indispensable as an ultrasonic parts cleaner. This type of cleaner works by producing high-frequency sound waves that create cavitation bubbles in a cleaning solution. These bubbles implode near the surface of the objects being cleaned, effectively […]
Bagged C-10 – Spraying on New Bed Liner
In this installment, Adam prepares the bed of the C-10 project for bed liner application. After he’s scuffed and cleaned the bed, he rolls on rust encapsulator to trap any minor rust that may still be lurking. A coat of epoxy primer ensures there’s no issues with the bed liner […]
Waterless Wash or Quick Detailer – What’s the Difference?
Years ago, I used to take immaculate care of my car. Never took it through an automatic car wash, only used pure cotton towels, even waxed the door jambs a couple times a year. My car was always spotless. And then adulthood caught up to me and I was suddenly […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your First HVLP Paint Gun
Diving into your first automotive painting project can be as exciting as it is daunting. Selecting the right HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) paint gun is a critical step toward achieving professional-looking results. Here’s a comprehensive guide to selecting the right gun for any first-timer looking to paint their own […]
A Rescued Buick Grand National Revealed After 19 Years
It’s not everyday you get to rescue a legend, but one of our local shops did just that. After nineteen years sitting on a private property, Pottstown’s Hollywood Garage brought home a Buick Grand National they’d had their eyes on for years. The original paint was still there, but was […]
Will Your Next Custom Paint Color Look Like Clay?
Sahara Tan. Cavalry Blue. Cacti Green. Nardo Grey. Chalk. You may not know these colors by name, but chances are you’ve seen them on the road recently. You may even be wondering what’s up with all these colors that look like, well, clay. Over the last few years, carmakers have […]
$5 Show Car Registration for Eastwood Summer Classic 2024
Eastwood’s is proud to announce that the cost to participate in its summer car show, the Eastwood Summer Classic, will remain just $5 per car. Registration will take place on site only on the day of the show, Saturday, July 20, 2024. As always, spectators and guests are free. The […]