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NAPA Sell the Best Belt Sanders & Grinders If you’re a repair professional, artisan or even a seasoned at-home mechanic, you know how important power tools are when it’s time … Continue Reading Grinders & Sanders for Your Home Garage
Surface rust is another name for hydrated iron oxide, which forms when iron reacts with water and oxygen. Learn how to fix rust on your vehicle here.
It’s important to know how to cut metal safely and properly before you attempt to do so. To get the job done, you’ll need the right tools.
Working out a dent or wave in a body panel is not easy. It requires a deft hand, a sharp eye, and the ability to feel the imperfections in the … Continue Reading How To Use a Hammer and Dolly
Rust repair and body work comes along with just about every old car project. For the novice builder, these tasks can mean a costly trip to the body shop or lots … Continue Reading Rust Repair 101 – How To Fix A Rust Hole
What’s that sound? It could be your brakes begging for a cleaning. Here we will look at how to use brake cleaner safely.
Use The Right Bondo Thickness Prepare The Surface Choose The Right Location Don’t Bondo Over Rust Use The Right Mixing Ratio Apply Bondo Carefully Sand Away Excess Bondo There is … Continue Reading Bondo 101 – Basic For Working With Plastic Body Filler
Why throw away old car parts when they can be upcycled and given a second life? Here are some creative ideas to get you started.
Toyota trucks may be legendary for their off road trail toughness and reliability, but their solid axles have a weak spot that often sends owners to salvage yards and online … Continue Reading How to Replace a Toyota Diff Cover
Cutting metal is a source of much pain for the DIYers. There are many ways to get the job done, and for most garage hobbyists, getting the job done often … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: All About Plasma Cutting