To achieve a flawless paint job on a car involves meticulous attention to detail at every step in the process. One such element that often separates amateur work from true craftsmanship is the technique used in masking body jambs. These recessed areas around the vehicle’s doors, hood, trunk, or tailgate present a unique challenge during […]
Selecting the Right SCT Drums for Your Project
One of the most versatile tools we’ve ever developed for your shop is the Eastwood Countour SCT surface conditioning tool. If, you’re not already familiar with it, the patented Contour SCT is a hand-held drum-type sander/stripper/polisher. Instead of traditional rotating discs or pads, it uses a variety of task-specific 4-inch drums to work the surface. […]
Project Sunny – Episode 7: Rear Floor Structure Complete
Project Sunny returns with a new episode after a bit of a break for other projects. In this new episode, Bryan explains why he has reworked the floor panel support rails he’d previously made. The new pieces are a major improvement, as you’ll see. He also tackled the problem of the replacement floor panel not […]
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 10: Rustproofing the Insides of the Frame
Mark is back to work on the front subframe on the Trans Am project. Now that the outside of the metal is looking like new, he tackles rust prevention on the inside of the frame using Eastwood’s Internal Frame Coating Plus. Watch as shows how to apply this thick rust-stopping finish to the inner frame […]
Six Ways to Add Structure and Stiffness to Sheet Metal
Whether you’re repairing a vehicle or fabricating something from scratch, you’re likely to work with sheet metal eventually. From fenders and doors to battery trays and truck beds, it makes up most of a vehicle’s non-mechanical components. The problem is thin, flat metal doesn’t offer much in the way of strength by itself. Enhancing stiffness […]
The DIY Auto Restorer’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Someone in your life restoring an old car or truck at home? If they’re like us and always tinkering in the garage with some old project, chances are they’re going to need some help. We’ve combed our catalog and pulled together a list of tools and equipment especially for the DIY restorer in your life. […]
Prevent, Treat, or Remove? How to Deal With Rust
As automotive enthusiasts, our love of cars extends beyond the thrill of the drive. Gleaming paint, pristine bodywork, and meticulously maintained chassis all add to the pride of ownership. But lurking just below the surface often awaits a silent and relentless enemy – rust. Driven by a complex interplay of environmental factors, it poses a […]
The DIY Painter’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Planning to tackle a big paint project on your own? Stock up now on all the special equipment and supplies you’ll need to do the job right. Take advantage of holiday specials for yourself or share this list in with someone who’s looking for gist ideas for you. UNDER $50 Paint Gun Storage CaseNo matter […]
Mark’s Trans Am – Episode 9: Adding Heat and Sound Protection to the Bare Shell
With the Trans Am project moving along, Mark decided it was time to move the body shell off the custom tilt rig he built for it. In this episode, he transfers it to a traditional body cart, where it will be more accessible and better supported to continue his work. At this stage, he’ll be […]
The Truth About TIG Welding
Yesterday I sat down with Cody, one of our product managers who’s also a talented engineer, so that he could teach me how to get rolling with TIG welding. I have MIG welded previously, admittedly with mixed results, but was hoping to expand my skills to include TIG welding. My hope was to make clean […]