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Bondo 101 – Working With Plastic Body Filler

By Jefferson Bryant
August 4, 2015

There is not a more maligned automotive product than “bondo”. Plastic body filler is most often referred to by the brand name “Bondo” (made by 3M), and its bad reputation comes from decades of poor application and misuse. Every high-end custom car or restoration has body filler on it. Using it on your daily driver or project… Continue Reading Bondo 101 – Working With Plastic Body Filler

Know-How Notes: How to Repair An Air Hose

By Jefferson Bryant
July 24, 2015

Just when you expect it the least, POP!, your air hose springs a leak. Hopefully it doesn’t just blow apart and the end connected to the compressor whips at your legs like an angry cobra, but rather a small leak. Regardless of the situation, you still need to fix it. You could go out and… Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How to Repair An Air Hose

Know-How Notes: Quick Power Steering Flush How-To

By Jefferson Bryant
July 16, 2015

Does your power steering system moan and groan when you are trying to pull into a parking space? Does your driveway have the tell-tale dark spots of a power steering leak? Or are you just wanting to head off these problems before they take hold in your car? If you answered yes to any of… Continue Reading Know-How Notes: Quick Power Steering Flush How-To

Know-How Notes: How to Remove a Rusted Bolt

By Jefferson Bryant
July 10, 2015

Rusted bolts stink. It doesn’t matter if the car is just a few years old or 50, there will always be rusted or seized nuts and bolts somewhere on the car. Murphy’s Law dictates that you will find those bolts when you are in the biggest hurry to complete a project. There are many ways… Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How to Remove a Rusted Bolt

Know How Notes – Emergency Tire Plug Repair

By Jefferson Bryant
June 10, 2015

Flats tend to happen at the worst time in the worst places. If you are on the road or outside of normal business hours and your vehicle has a flat and the spare is missing or no good, you might feel stranded, but there is an option – an emergency tire plug repair. This is… Continue Reading Know How Notes – Emergency Tire Plug Repair

3M Accuspray Paint Gun Review

By Jefferson Bryant
May 11, 2015

If you like to lay down your own paint, then you should probably own a paint gun. The problem is that there are about 5 bajillion brands and styles of paint guns out there, making it tough to decide on what gun you need. For the average DIY gearhead, this can send your brain into… Continue Reading 3M Accuspray Paint Gun Review

Know-How Notes – Using 3M’s Headlight Restoration Kit

By Jefferson Bryant
April 29, 2015

Hazy headlight lenses can diminish your headlight’s reach by more than 50 percent, but you don’t have to live with it. Here’s how to restore your lenses with 3M’s Headlight Restoration Kit. Continue Reading Know-How Notes – Using 3M’s Headlight Restoration Kit

Know How Notes – How to Make a Double Flare Brake Line

By Jefferson Bryant
April 16, 2015

I still remember the first time I had to put a double-flare on a hard steel line. My dad and I were doing a brake job on our 1987 Suburban. The rear hard line for the wheel cylinder had rusted up and the nut was stripped. We had no choice but to cut it off… Continue Reading Know How Notes – How to Make a Double Flare Brake Line

How To Rebuild A GM 8.5” 10-Bolt Rear Differential

Tips For Rebuilding A GM 8.5” 10-Bolt Rear Differential

By Jefferson Bryant
March 31, 2015

If transmissions are shrouded in mystery, then the rear differential follows on its coattails. Unlike transmission building, rebuilding a rear end is basic nuts and bolts stuff, but that comes a caveat- the set up is the tricky part. Backlash, pinion depth and wear patterns are science and art mixed together, and there are a… Continue Reading Tips For Rebuilding A GM 8.5” 10-Bolt Rear Differential

Stop Right There! Performance Brake Upgrade

By Jefferson Bryant
March 9, 2015

Braking performance is critical for every vehicle on the road, yet it is far too often overlooked until something goes wrong. Brake pads wear down, calipers develop leaks and rotors get scarred, all of these can be avoided with some preventative maintenance and paying attention to your brakes. Eventually, however, you will have to replace… Continue Reading Stop Right There! Performance Brake Upgrade

Bondo 101 – Working With Plastic Body Filler

Know-How Notes: How to Repair An Air Hose

Know-How Notes: Quick Power Steering Flush How-To

Know-How Notes: How to Remove a Rusted Bolt

Know How Notes – Emergency Tire Plug Repair

3M Accuspray Paint Gun Review

Know-How Notes – Using 3M’s Headlight Restoration Kit

Know How Notes – How to Make a Double Flare Brake Line

Tips For Rebuilding A GM 8.5” 10-Bolt Rear Differential

Stop Right There! Performance Brake Upgrade

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