If you’re going to be removing your car’s original coil springs, you’re going to need to support the lower control arm. This can be done with a heavy block of wood and whatever further support is available (jackscrew, etc). Remember, the spring is under great pressure, and once the spindle assembly is removed, the spring […]
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 […]
POR-15 Tip
June 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Coating your surface rusted floor pans with POR-15 is a great idea. First step is to scrap away all the old surface rust with a wire brush. After the dust/rust particles have been vacuumed up, thoroughly clean the surface with POR-15’s Cleaner/Degreaser. Next comes the Metal Prep (also from POR-15), then you’re ready to apply […]
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 […]
Teen Drives New Camaro ZL1 Into Texas Pool
April 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By Stephen Edelstein If you’re Jeremy Clarkson or anyone involved with one of the Cannonball Run movies, driving a car into a swimming pool is hilarious. If you’re not, it really isn’t. Anyone looking to go for a swim at a certain Harris County, Texas, community pool was–to say the least–inconvenienced when a brand-new 2014 […]
