Using a bead roller to shape sheet metal isn’t just a skill. It’s an art form that transforms flat, lifeless material into stunning three-dimensional works. Whether you’re looking to replicate an original part for a restoration, create a new design for your automotive project, or create unique pieces, bead rolling […]

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

30.07.2024

Why DIY Powder Coaters Love This Benchtop Oven - The Garage™

See why the latest version of Eastwood’s popular benchtop powder coating oven is packed with features that make it the prefect DIY companion.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

30.07.2024

The Kids are Coming for Your Boomer Boards - The Garage™

Why are members of a new Facebook group are calling out so-called Boomer Boards as tacky, unnecessarily detailed, and overly self-important?

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

16.07.2024

Bagged C-10 - Powder Coating a Trick Battery Box - The Garage™

Having powder coated his air tank bright green, our man Adam made the bed-mounted red tool box/battery box should match. Here's what he did.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

09.07.2024

Use a Drop Coat for Better Results with Metallics and Pearls - The Garage™

Using the drop coat technique can improve the quality of your paint job, ensuring a smooth, even finish on metallic and pearl paints.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

09.07.2024

Participant Staging and Visitor Parking Details for Eastwood Summer Classic 2024 - The Garage™

With less than two weeks until the Eastwood Summer Classic car show, we wanted to update all who plan to attend about how to enter the show.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

09.07.2024

Project Sunny – Episode 9: We Have (Body) Lift Off - The Garage™

On our Project Sunny restoration, one obstacle we couldn't seem to overcome was getting the body off the frame. We've now cleared that hurdle.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

02.07.2024

Cult Classic 18 - VW's Still the Perfect Canvas for Personalization - The Garage™

This year's trip to Cult Classic VW show took me back to the fun I had building a project car on a shoestring budget while learning to adult.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

02.07.2024

How to Properly Dispose of Used Automotive Fluids - The Garage™

Here’s a guide on how to responsibly dispose of various automotive fluids, including gasoline, coolant, brake fluid, and several others.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

02.07.2024

Benchtop Workshop – A Full Fab Shop on an 8-foot Workbench - The Garage™

We’ve gathered an assortment of common tools that can turn your 8-foot workbench into a capable yet compact fabrication workshop.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

29.06.2024

Episode 3 - Ed and Melissa Sweeney of Proper Noise - The Garage™

On this episode of the DIY Garage Podcast we talk with Ed and Melissa Sweeney, owners of the restoration shop Proper Noise.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

27.06.2024

Spray Paint Techniques: How to Repair Vehicle Damage - The Garage™

Watch as Adam repairs and refinishes the tailgate of his pickup using Eastwood’s OEM Select spray paint, an exact match to the factory color.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

25.06.2024

What Separates a Heavy Duty Bench Vise from a Standard Vise? - The Garage™

Several features differentiate a heavy duty vise from a standard vise. When the job calls for strength & durability, here's what to look for.

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Pottstown Shines in the Glow of L'oe Show 2024 - The Garage™

Why Does Inverter Technology Matter on Welders? - The Garage™

Episode 6 – Motorcycle Builder Liam "Lemmy" Irving - The Garage™

Can You Use Body Filler on Top of Rust Encapsulator? - The Garage™

How to Set Up a Dustless Sanding Block - The Garage™

Screen Time - How to Get Your Car in TV Shows and Movies - The Garage™

Is an Inflatable Paint Booth as Good as It Sounds? - The Garage™

How to Choose the Right Body Filler for Your Project - The Garage™

6 Reasons You May Need to Use Primer When Powder Coating - The Garage™

Project Sunny - Storing Brake Lines and Fuel Lines For Restoration - The Garage™

Turn Your Hobby Into a Business With a 4'x4' CNC Plasma Cutter - The Garage™

Reading's Duryea Hill Climb Races Are a Piece of Living History - The Garage™

Episode 5 - Mark Robidoux of Eastwood Company - The Garage™

New Product - Eastwood Concours Detailing Light and Tripod - The Garage™

Eastwood MIG 140 - The Ideal All-Around DIY Welder? - The Garage™

The 30-Year Itch - Why ‘90s Classic Cars Are Hot Right Now - The Garage™

Beyond the Blast - Using a Vibratory Tumbler for Parts Cleanup - The Garage™

These Specialty Tools Should Be in Every DIY Car Enthusiast’s Toolbox -

Shaving the Roof and Adding a Scoop to a Fast and Furious Replica Project - The Garage™

How Much Does a 30-Year-Old Wiring Harness Weigh? - The Garage™

The Great Race 2024 Comes (Close) to Town - The Garage™

How to Find and Fix Hidden Body Rust - The Garage™

Advanced DIY: Demystifying Tri-Coat Paints - The Garage™

First Look - Versa Grind Belt Grinder and Attachments - The Garage™

Episode 4 - Jamey Jordan of Handmade Seat Company - The Garage™

Eastwood Summer Classic 2024 Recap - The Garage™

New Product Overview - 2' x 2' CNC Plasma Cutting Table - The Garage™

How to Get Started Using a Bead Roller - The Garage™

Why DIY Powder Coaters Love This Benchtop Oven - The Garage™

The Kids are Coming for Your Boomer Boards - The Garage™

Bagged C-10 - Powder Coating a Trick Battery Box - The Garage™

Use a Drop Coat for Better Results with Metallics and Pearls - The Garage™

Participant Staging and Visitor Parking Details for Eastwood Summer Classic 2024 - The Garage™

Project Sunny – Episode 9: We Have (Body) Lift Off - The Garage™

Cult Classic 18 - VW's Still the Perfect Canvas for Personalization - The Garage™

How to Properly Dispose of Used Automotive Fluids - The Garage™

Benchtop Workshop – A Full Fab Shop on an 8-foot Workbench - The Garage™

Episode 3 - Ed and Melissa Sweeney of Proper Noise - The Garage™

Spray Paint Techniques: How to Repair Vehicle Damage - The Garage™

What Separates a Heavy Duty Bench Vise from a Standard Vise? - The Garage™

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