Today BBK shows off their Air Intake System! Subscribe Today: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=EcklersAutomotive Product Link And Description Below: The Eckler’s Auto Hub is your one stop for all your car restoration needs, we are constantly adding new videos to help you with your installation, feature great products or just provide entertainment. So check out our videos and […]
Camaro BBK Cold Air Intake Installation
September 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Today BBK shows how to install their Cold Air Intake System! Subscribe Today: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=EcklersAutomotive Product Link And Description Below: The Eckler’s Auto Hub is your one stop for all your car restoration needs, we are constantly adding new videos to help you with your installation, feature great products or just provide entertainment. So check out […]
Just Fine The Way It Is! 1986 IROC-Z Camaro
August 14, 2014 by 3 Comments
Finding a bone-stock ’86 IROC-Z these days is a rare treat. by Jerry and Janice Perkins, Apopka, Florida Photography by Colin Date We purchased our 1986 IROC-Z Camaro used in March, 1987 at a VW/Mazda/Subaru dealership in College Park, Maryland. A close friend was the used car sales manager there. We were looking […]
Lug Nut Removal Tip
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Lug Nut Removal Tip. Conscientious detailers worry about scratching or chipping chrome off nice lug nuts when removing the wheels. To protect their finish, place a piece of plastic over them before using the lug wrench. A heavy-weight freezer bag will work nicely. Be sure the wrench is […]
Clay Bar Tip
July 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve never used a clay bar to remove contaminants on your car’s paint, now is the time to start. This is actually such an easy and painless way to get rid of minor scuffs, bird droppings, tree sap, etc. Really, anything that is sitting ON TOP of your paint surface that won’t come out […]
Stone Chip Clean-Up Tip
July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
First, make sure the area you’re working on is free from wax or dirt. Use rubbing alcohol to clean the chipped area. Never use the brush that comes with the touch-up paint– it will just cause big, nasty globs and end up looking worse than the chip. Use a small artist’s grade brush and gently […]
Paint Brush Tip
June 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Instead of trying to wedge a tissue or a rag between those interior vents, try using a paintbrush. It gets into the tight spots. A cotton swab also works well. The paint brush can also be used for cleaning dust and debris out of other tight interior areas, such as where the corners of the […]
Show Judging: Restored and Modified
June 6, 2014 by 2 Comments
Restored or original areas of the vehicle Cars are classified based on the number of modifications in given sections of the car. These modified sections are marked on the dash card. Any sections that are unmarked are to be technically correct and subject to point loss for wrong parts, fit, finish, and cleanliness. There are […]
Wet Sanding Tip
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Wet sanding your car’s paint finish isn’t as scary as it seems. Choose an open, outdoor area that will allow you to run water continuously for extended periods of time. Use 1000-2500 grit fine sandpaper (depending on the severity of the paint imperfections), garden hose or bucket, clean rags. The actual task of wet sanding […]
2014 Camaro Z/28 vs. Nissan GT-R
March 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
by Sam McEachern Chevrolet engineers rocketed the performance of the Zeta-based fifth-generation Camaro to new heights with the hard-core 2014 Camaro Z/28. They bench-marked the car against top tier supercars which cost thousands of dollars more, like the Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911. So far, the Z/28 has proved to be more than a worthy […]
