Over the last month or so, we’ve been busy peeling off the components attached to the rusty chassis of our 1993 Range Rover project. And we know, from a distance, this thing looks pretty bad. But the further we dig in, the more we’re surprised by just how solid the […]
Making a patch panel to repair rust damage usually requires little more than trimming a flat piece of metal to fill a hole. The problem, however, is rust can take hold just about anywhere, including on much more complicated metal shapes. In the case of our project vehicle, the inner […]
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 […]
If there’s one Eastwood product that gets everyone asking questions, it’s our Rust Encapsulator Plus. To answer all the questions we usually hear, our video team put together a short Q&A vid that demonstrates how, when, and why of this signature product. Check out the video below and add to […]
In this episode, Adam covers all the steps required to repair the cracks in 10-year-old frame notch kit as well as years of general rust damage. In the process, he repaints the entire frame behind the cab while the bed is still off. Watch the video to see how nice […]
When it comes to removing rust, there are so many options available these days including both mechanical and chemical methods. While mechanical solutions are often best reserved for large-scale and structural pieces, sheet metal usually requires a different approach. To preserves as much metal as possible without altering the original […]
As the first day of winter descends on us here in the Northeast, we’re reminded that there are different ways to get through winter. Some people embrace it, taking in the unique beauty of the season. Others flea it altogether, heading for warmer climes until leaves return to trees and […]
In this initial installment of his custom 1985 Chevy C-10 pickup project, Eastwood video producer Adam restores the Air-Ride suspension’s air tank with a fresh application of powder coating. Originally installed more than a decade ago, the truck has sat outside for years exposed to the elements. The paint has […]
If you’re doing the job right, you’ve at least taken off the basic trim before repainting your car. And if you’ve come this far, you owe it to yourself to treat those bits to the same level of attention as the body. After all, why bother with new paint if […]
