Spray-on bed liner is an amazingly durable material designed to protect truck beds from the abuse of hauling rough cargo. Its thick skin prevents scratches and gouging in the bed’s paint and bodywork. It’s essentially permanent, forming a long-lasting barrier that prevents moisture from ever contacting the original finish. And […]
[This article was originally published on 12/21/20. It has been updated to reflect changes in Eastwood’s product offerings.] Automotive painting has really jumped leaps and bounds over the years. In the early days of automobiles, they were built more like horse drawn carriages and many parts were hand painted with […]
One of the easiest ways to make a paint job more affordable is to do the prep work yourself. Many body shops are happy to work with DIYers this way. It saves them hours of tedious sanding, filling, and masking time and lets them focus on laying down the paint. […]
By the late 1970s, black plastic started to replace chrome as the preferred trim finish for many carmakers, especially imports. By the end of the 1980s, black trim was almost universal. It delivered a more modern, technical look to the cars on which it was used, making chrome look outdated. […]
You may recall we’re helping a friend build a tribute to the iconic green Mitsubishi Eclipse from The Fast and the Furious. As with any movie car replica, attention to detail is key. Matching the body color on parts like door handles ensures your replica looks professional and cohesive. Here’s […]
One question we get all the time is, “How much will it cost me to do a paint job myself?” And to be totally honest, there’s not one great answer because there are so many variables. Factors like color choice, paint system (single-stage vs base/clear), vehicle size, and desired outcome […]
It’s no secret that choosing the right paint for your project vehicle can be overwhelming. Whether it’s deciding on single-stage or base/clear, or just figuring out what color to paint, you have a lot of decisions to make before you ever pick up the spray gun. To help navigate the […]
Today’s vehicles use more aluminum in their bodywork than ever before. And while far fewer classic cars have aluminum bodies, the question nevertheless comes up frequently: how do you paint aluminum? Whether you’re restoring an early Shelby Cobra or simply respraying a workaday vintage Land Rover, it’s a great question. […]
Mastering the art of painting a car goes beyond just selecting the right paint. It also requires an understanding of the equipment, particularly the spray gun itself. A common question new painters ask is what size fluid tip, needle, and nozzle they need for their specific job. These three components […]
