Battling rust is a never-ending task when it comes to old cars, trucks, or motorcycles. Do you cover it, blast it out, or replace the rusty part altogether? That obviously all depends on the part itself and the severity of rust. In this video, J.D. covers all three options, starting with the most severe. He’ll […]
We Answer Your Questions About Rust Encapsulator Plus
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 the conversation in the comments […]
Bagged C-10 – Episode 5: Rusty Frame Repair and Repaint
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 it turned out. Like this: […]
Believe It or Not, Brake Cleaner Isn’t Always the Right Solvent
We’re all guilty of it, right? You start spraying brake cleaner on… well, the brakes, because that’s what it’s for. But then you notice how well it seems to make grease and grime disappear from virtually every surface it touches. You can’t help yourself, so you keep going. A shot on the engine block to […]
How To Form Perfect Brake Line Flares
Replacing brake lines or fuel lines is never fun. One of the most frustrating challenges of making new lines from scratch is getting a good flare on the end. And without a good flare, you’re practically asking for future leaks. There are all kinds of tools to make flares, but the truth is most of […]
We Painted Brand New Brake Calipers Before They Got Installed
It used to be that brake calipers were merely hidden mechanical equipment not worthy of special finishes beyond maybe a cadmium plating. That changed in 1993 when Porsche introduced larger brakes on its new 3.6-liter 911 Turbo. Finished in glossy red paint, these filled the space between the five-spoke wheels on that special model. From […]
Restoring the Original Front Subframe – The Garage™
In this episode of the Trans Am project, Mark addresses the integrity of the front subframe by removing it from the body and stripping it down to bare metal. This requires cleaning and degreasing, followed by a combination of wire brushes, abrasive discs, and media blasting to remove all the old paint and rust. While […]