Getting clean, straight tape lines when masking rubber window seals for a DIY paint job requires some attention to detail. Poor masking can lead to hard tape lines, overspray on the trim, and dirt in the paint. Professionals know the key to great window taping is careful preparation. Here are […]
A common use for TIG welding is joining thin sheet metal such as patch panels and other body repairs. Fabricator Ryan Krause of Crucible Coachworks is no stranger to the procedure. In addition to building a complete body from scratch on his Project Jigsaw, he routinely performs custom bodywork on […]
When it comes to fabricating sheet metal projects, a good set of layout tools makes your work consistent and repeatable. Being able to quickly and easily mark out reference lines for cutting, drilling or bending makes you more efficient, too. With the help of master fabricator Jamey Jordan, Eastwood has […]
For many of us, doing our own mechanical repair work is often driven by a money saving instinct. Sure, we also get as a sense of accomplishment from doing the job ourselves. But mostly we like the cost savings more than the sore body and dirty hands that come with […]
Plans for Eastwood’s annual Summer Classic car show and open house are coming together as the July 19th event date approaches. For 2025, we’ve made some changes to show classes and the judging process. As always, the Summer Classic looks to celebrate DIY car culture and will be open to […]
It’s no secret your car’s interior often takes as much of a beating as its exterior. Exposure to UV rays, extreme temperatures, and ‘family-induced environmental catastrophes’ all take their toll on its mostly plastic surfaces. Cleaning and conditioning can only go so far. At some point, you have to actually […]
Space is always at a premium, not matter how big your shop is. If your workbench is anything like ours, there’s probably never enough space for all the tools you use. When you can’t make more space, the only solution is to use it more wisely. And that’s where modular […]
When old-timers say, “They don’t make ‘em like they used to,” they might as well be talking about taillight housings. In the days before injection-molded plastic assemblies with highly reflective vacuum-metalized reflectors, most taillight and turn signal housings were metal. And over time, that metal would eventually oxidize and get […]
One of the challenges with larger, long-range projects is keeping them rolling (literally) so they don’t get in the way. Body shops and restoration facilities get tons of mileage out of traditional wheel dollies. They’re great for maintaining mobility on complete, non-running vehicles, allowing them to be easily skated around […]
Getting clean, straight tape lines when masking rubber window seals for a DIY paint job requires some attention to detail. Poor masking can lead to hard tape lines, overspray on the trim, and dirt in the paint. Professionals know the key to great window taping is careful preparation. Here are […]
