Much like painting and welding, preparing metal for powder coating is multi step process that must be followed in order to have the best results. Â If any of these steps are missed or not done properly your end product will risk having flaws. What Can Be Powder Coated? During the […]
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Choosing the Correct Coating for your Exhaust Manifolds
A vehicles exhaust system can be one of the most common areas for rust. Â The majority of all cars have exhaust systems which are completely exposed to the elements at all times. Â If thats the case, any untreated steel components run the risk of rusting out fairly quickly. To ensure […]
Easy Way to Remember When to Change Oil – Quick Tip
Trying to remember oil change intervals can be a hassle especially if you have more than one vehicle in your garage. Â Even if your memory is spot on, its not worth taking the risk of damaging your motor from a missed oil change. Here is an easy way to keep […]
Proper Garage Door Lubrication
Keeping your garage door in good working order is one of those things that can be easily overlooked. Â While it may not see like an important task taking a few minutes every couple months to make sure all of the moving parts are functioning the way they should. Â It’ll save […]
DIY Removable Exhaust Hangers
Adding a new exhaust system to your ride but don’t want to use the cheap parts store hangers and clamps? Lets face it we all know how horrible they are, Â aside from just looking tacky, they almost never last. Â The U-bolt clamps are just as bad, you better hope you […]
Keep Your Hands Warm with Nitrile Gloves- Quick Tip
Winter is just around the corner and if your up north the cold is a major speed bump in getting your project done. Â By far the biggest issue when dealing with the cold is keeping your hands warm, sure you can wear thick gloves but it then becomes impossible to […]
Cleaning Drill Chuck Will Stop Bits From Slipping – Quick Tip
Any of your drill bits look like this? Â If so, you’ll want to keep reading. Circular wear marks on the bottom of drill bits are a key indication of the drill bit slipping inside the drill chuck. Â The main reason for this problem is cutting fluid or lubricants […]
Fitment Issues with Stamped Patch Panels
In the past finding replacement body panels for a classic or antique car was very challenging, usually they would have to be taken off of a broken down or wrecked car. Â If you could find one it was great because its sure to fit as long as its not damaged. […]
Sheet Metal Cutting Tips and Tricks
Working in sheet metal can be fun, and it can be frustrating, but if you like old cars eventually there will come a time when you will need to cut, and eventually even weld sheet metal. At first glance it seems as if it would be like working with paper […]