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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tackling a vehicle restoration in your home garage is as much about enjoying the journey as it is the final product. Nevertheless, without the right tools and equipment, that enjoyment can quickly turn to frustration and setbacks. Of all the things that can improve your odds, a properly installed compressed […]
A few years back, our guy Matt got hold of an old Cushman motor scooter. True to Eastwood tradition, it was a rusty pile – not much more than a starting point. Matt had plans to not only bring back the looks of the old icon, but also give it […]
Powder coating is a great way to create a durable finish on many projects, but it is considerably different than traditional painting. Because electric charge is applied to the powdered paint, one unique challenge is a phenomenon called the Faraday effect. Sometimes also known as the Faraday Cage effect, this […]
Every time there’s a solar eclipse, the media is obligated to remind everyone not to look directly at it. A solar eclipse, for those who were drawing cars in science class like I was, occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, blocking out some (or all) of […]
Say what you will about Jeep owners – and the internet is chock full of Jeep memes – but they’re a passionate bunch. A spirit of adventure runs deep in many Jeep owners. They spend thousands of dollars on outfitting and personalizing their vehicles for off-roading, overloading, and adventure travel. […]
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 […]
