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 […]
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 […]
In this video, our man Adam walks you through the proper techniques for applying polyester body filler when refinishing bodywork. He also explains differences between the different types of body filler, including the use of short-strand fiberglass-reinforced filler. Whether you’ve never done filler before or it’s been a while since […]
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 […]
Have you ever stared into the shimmering, multidimensional finish on a modern, high-end car? If so, then chances are it was a tri-coat paint system. This process, used for decades on show cars, utilizes three distinct paint layers to achieve unparalleled depth and mesmerizing effects. For DIYers, repairing or refinishing […]
Over the course of a century or so, most commercial buildings will witness numerous businesses come and go. In fact, it’s not uncommon for an old building to change its function entirely over time. Sometimes old houses become new offices, run-down gas stations live on as cool diners, and derelict […]
Sanding a vehicle when doing body work is a labor intensive job and can take a LONG time. In this day and age we’re all trying to save time and work smarter.
When you’re doing a budget project or painting a “driver” you might not want to take a project all the way through the concours restoration process but you also don’t want the vehicle to look like it was redone in the dark with your eyes shut
How confident are we in the Eastwood paintless dent removal kit? So confident that Ryan hit the quarter panel of his perfectly straight GMC Denali with a hammer just to show he could pull the dent out and make it straight again!
