Car shows exist in countless formats, sizes, and locations to cater to the entire spectrum of the automotive culture. From local cars-n-coffee gatherings to traditional community shows to national-scale festivals like Good Guys, there’s truly something for everyone. And look, there’s no shame in hanging out in parking lots with […]
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Tips for Achieving Better Multi-Coat Powder Coating Coverage
When it comes to getting a great powder coated finish, applying multiple layers is often key to a durable and attractive job. There are two ways to build multiple coats of powder: hot flocking and cold coating. While both techniques aim to enhance the appearance and longevity of metal surfaces, […]
How to Create Perfectly Even Panel Gaps
One of the marks of a well-made vehicle is consistent gaps wherever panels come together. Whether it’s a door closure, a hood, or a trunklid, the ideal is finish requires all gaps to be the same distance all the way around. The problem when you’re restoring or refinishing one is […]
Restoration Tips – Labeling Everything to Avoid Confusion Later
Whether you’re overhauling an engine or tearing down a complete vehicle for restoration, keeping track of parts can be challenging. Especially when you’re knee deep in a pile of parts and don’t want to stop for sorting and labeling. It’s easy to tell yourself, “I’ll remember where that came from […]
7 Reasons Why Stick Welding is Still Important for DIYers
In the world of welding, MIG and TIG often get all the attention for their precision, versatility, and clean results. However, despite their advantages, stick welding — also known as Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) — remains a critical technique for DIYers. The robustness, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness of welding this […]
Pottstown Shines in the Glow of L’oe Show 2024
For the third year in a row, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche enthusiasts have transformed downtown Pottstown, PA into a festival city. Just a mile or so from Eastwood’s headquarters, the L’oe Show demonstrated the true power of community in automotive culture. From all across the United States and from points […]
How to Set Up a Dustless Sanding Block
Those of us that do our bodywork projects at home know how dusty the job can be. That’s where a dustless sanding block setup, like Eastwood’s Contour DSB system, really comes in handy. Its perforated block and paper design attaches to a vacuum cleaner to minimize sanding dust when working. […]
Can You Use Body Filler on Top of Rust Encapsulator?
A reader recently asked a great question about rust repair in response to our recent article on body fillers. In fact, it’s a common one that often pops up when discussing body fillers. This reader asked whether he can use body filler after he’s treated rusty pickup truck cab corners […]
Episode 6 – Motorcycle Builder Liam “Lemmy” Irving
On this episode of the DIY Garage Podcast we discuss choppers, cafe racers, and whether to “give the wave” with motorcycle builder and writer Liam “Lemmy” Irving, formerly of Revzilla. Watch the video below, or check out the DIY Garage Podcast on the following audio platforms: Spotify iHeartRadio Pandora Apple […]