If you have an older car, you may see rust on the exterior at one point or another. In order to bring your older car back to life, you will want to have this rust removed. Here are four steps to doing this: Inspect the Damage: The first thing that you will want to do is inspect for the extent of the damage. Of course, you probably already see areas that suffer from a brown-red colored rust spot, but you also want to look for small bubbles in the paint, which can indicate that there is also rust underneath the paint that's not seen no the surface.
25 November 2015
Restoring a classic car can be a difficult but extremely rewarding experience. If you're attempting your first restoration project with the help of some mechanically-minded friends, there are three tips you'll want to follow. Only Repair What You Need To Not all restored classic cars are created equal. Before you start any restoration project, sit down and decide exactly what you hope to accomplish by the end. If your goal is simply to restore the vehicle to a driving state, you may not need to do much more than fix a few mechanical issues and apply a new coat of paint.
14 August 2015
Your car is one item that you continually put money into. Whether it is the gas to get you to work, the maintenance necessary to keep it running, or the customizations that you want for the vehicle. There have been tales (and arrests) of those who are running auto body repair scams. To keep yourself and your car safe while looking for good body work, here are some ways to recognize scams.
16 July 2015
During the winter, you might be more concerned about keeping your car on the road than you are about your windshield. Unfortunately, if you aren't careful, your auto glass can sustain damage that sticks with you all year long. Here are two ways to protect your windshield this winter, so that you don't have any surprises in the spring: 1: Choose Your Scraper Wisely When you can't find that snow scraper, you might reach for anything to wipe that ice away from your auto glass.
29 June 2015
When your car suffers body damage, you will need to have this issue addressed before it worsens. This is particularly true for body damage that involves the paint or clearcoat because these layers are responsible for keeping moisture away from the surface of the car. Unfortunately, believing the following two myths about auto body repairs can make the repair process more stressful and confusing than it needs to be. Myth: A Damaged Frame Means Your Car Is Always Totaled
10 June 2015
If a tree limb fell onto your recreational vehicle's roof and caused an unsightly dent to appear, remove it by trying one of the following methods. Each process will help you restore your vehicle's body to its original shape and does not require any experience to complete: Rubber Mallet And Wood Block Climb up the side of your vehicle to view the location of the dent. Get inside of your vehicle and place a wood block underneath the damaged area.
13 April 2015
Fender benders, accidents that happen at low speeds, usually do not cause much damage. Aside from a dent or a scratch, most vehicles are able to drive away from a fender bender pretty much unscathed. If you've been in a minor accident, you know what a relief it is to inspect your car and find little to no damage. However, a visual inspection is often not enough, especially if the person doing the inspecting has no experience in body work.
3 April 2015
If you were recently in a minor vehicle accident, you might not have had severe damage, but little dings in your car door are common. It only takes a small amount of impact to cause a dent, but luckily, small dings are easy to remove. Consider using one of the following four methods for removing the dent from your car door. Dry Ice The first method to remove a dent in your car door is also one of the easiest methods to use, which is dry ice.
2 April 2015
A flat tire can ruin your day and throw off your entire schedule. If you can change the tire yourself, then you can save some money and a lot of time that would otherwise be spent waiting around. Here is a step-by-step list of instructions on how to fix a flat tire. For the following job, you will need the following items: One pump jack One tire iron A spare tire
31 March 2015
