Sometimes it’s the little details that make a project really come together. In the case of Eastwood video producer Adam’s C-10 pickup project, that meant coordinating the finish on a couple of bed accessories. Having previously powder coated his air suspension storage tank in a bright green shade, he though […]
With less than two weeks until the Eastwood Summer Classic car show, the final details are falling into place. As we work on our end to get everything ready, we wanted to update all who plan to attend about how to enter the show. Car Show Attendees For anyone planning […]
Every project seems to eventually reach some insurmountable obstacle. For our Range Rover restoration project, the hurdle we couldn’t seem to jump was getting the body off the frame. Not that we didn’t know how; it was a matter of figuring out what we were going to with the body […]
Ever struggled with uneven metallic or pearl finishes on your DIY painting projects? There’s a technique that professionals use all the time — the “drop coat” — that might improve your results. Applying a drop coat ensures even distribution of particles, eliminating streaks and blotches that can mar the final […]
For automotive hobbyists and DIYers, disposing of used fluids can be a conundrum. On the one hand, no one really wants compromise the health and wellness of their own land or community. However, they have to go somewhere, and sometimes making them go anywhere is the only priority. As a […]
If there’s one universal law of the workshop, it’s that there is never enough space. That’s especially if you’re working in a typical home garage that also holds the family bikes and lawn equipment. But as the owner of a shed-built ’69 Charger showed us, a small shop shouldn’t keep […]
On this episode of the DIY Garage Podcast we talk with Ed and Melissa Sweeney, owners of the restoration shop Proper Noise. Topics include restoring classic British sports cars, making one-off parts for Brass Era antiques, and why projects in a box cost more to restore. Watch the video below, […]
Most of us probably use spray paint for small projects around the house. We might even be tempted to try repairing body damage on our vehicle with the old rattle can. But we’ve all seen the results of a botched spray bomb touch-up going down the road. And it usually […]
With less than a month to go until the Eastwood Summer Classic 2024, several of the vendors have announced show-exclusive deals. Titan Lifts and METALpro have both announced they will sell demo samples of their equipment on display during the show. Only one example of each item will be available […]
Ever struggled with uneven metallic or pearl finishes on your DIY painting projects? There’s a technique that professionals use all the time — the “drop coat” — that might improve your results. Applying a drop coat ensures even distribution of particles, eliminating streaks and blotches that can mar the final […]
