Category: Autobody

A number of people have been asking about restoring rusted panels on vehicles lately so I thought I would go over some of the best methods to prepare a severely rusted hood for paint. The unfortunate thing about heavily rusted parts is that the rust its self is reducing the thickness of the remaining metal.…

A friend is asking about removing paint on an old 1966 Mustang that they are restoring and they are debating the three basic options you have. Sanding all the paint off with a disc sander, Bringing it to a place to have it blasted or chemical stripping. Many people who are repairing their first classic…

One of our friends is asking for some help with an old van that they picked up to haul stuff for their new home. They are doing a lot of remodeling and cleanup and thought picking up an old van would be cheaper than delivery costs or renting on the weekends. The problem is the…

This is just a really quick tip for people that might be waxing or restoring a finish with some compound polish. A buddy of mine showed me this trick and I have use it for many years. When you have a vehicle with black rubber or plastic parts and you go over it pretty hard…

A friend contacts us about his family car which is suffering from some serious rust around the rear wheel wells and along the rocker panel below the doors. He is trying to evaluate if this work is within his budget or if he can do the work himself. Many people who live in the northern…