PAINTING YOUR CAR WITH SINGLE-STAGE URETHANE PAINTS BY NICK CAPINSKI A common question we hear from hobbyists is, “I want to paint my car. What products do I need?” This seems like an easy enough question, but with so many primers, paints and clear coats available, there are a lot […]

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

01.03.2025

How to Pattern and Lay Out Parts for Sheet Metal Fabrication - The Garage™

During a restoration or a custom build, you may need to create a part from scratch by making a pattern of the original. Here's how to do it.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

25.02.2025

Can You Replicate Gold Cad or Yellow Zinc with Powder Coat? - The Garage™

Is it possible to replicate the look of gold cadmium plating with powder coat? I took the plunge and here’s what I found out.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

25.02.2025

Episode 10 - CK Truck & GM Scene Publisher Chris Baker - The Garage™

While passing through Pennsylvania recently, magazine publisher and event producer Chris Baker stopped into the Eastwood Garage for a visit.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

25.02.2025

How to Deal With Flash Rust Before Painting - The Garage™

A common problem when prepping steel for paint is flash rust that forms on freshly stripped surfaces. Here are 4 ways to remove it.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

25.02.2025

What to Know About Air Compressors When Painting a Car - The Garage™

One of the first questions people ask when painting their own car is how big an air compressor they’ll need. Here's what you need to know.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

20.02.2025

10 Tips to Make You a Better MIG Welder - The Garage™

In this quick 10-step guide we will give you the tips to make your welds look great and be as strong as possible.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

Don’t Worry, That Halftime Show GNX Wasn’t (Entirely) Real - The Garage™

Car enthusiasts the world over were shocked to see Kendrick Lamar performing atop a legendary Buick GNX. But you can relax, it wasn't real.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

Why A Digital Multimeter is Still Your Diagnostic Powerhouse - The Garage™

For any serious DIYer, a digital multimeter (or DMM) is indispensable.Here are the critical functions you can test when working on a car.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

How to Neutralize and Remove Road Salt to Prevent Rust - The Garage™

The best way to prevent road salt damage is with regular washings throughout the winter combined with applying a road salt neutralizer first.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

How Bending Radius Affects Your Sheet Metal Projects - The Garage™

The minimum bending radius used for sheet metal fabrication affects the structural integrity of your project as well as its final appearance.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

How to Get Deeper Bead Rolls with a Skateboard Wheel Roller - The Garage™

In this video, Jamie Jordan explains the ins and outs of using skateboard wheel rollers to add more pop to your bead rolling projects.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

Four Ways DIYers Can Weld Aluminum - The Garage™

Here is look at the ins and outs of the four different ways DIY fabricators can weld aluminum and why you might choose one over another.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

New Product Overview – Yost Heavy Duty Vise Series - The Garage™

Eastwood has recently expanded its line of Yost heavy-duty vises, which now includes five different sizes from 4.5 to 10 inches.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

Defining Tungsten for TIG Welding - The Garage™

There are several types of tungsten electrodes used for TIG welding. Here's a look at how to read the color codes to choose the right one.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

Why You Might (or Might Not) Paint Your Car with Bed Liner - The Garage™

With all its advantages, it’s no wonder some people have turned to painting their entire car or truck with bed liner. But should you?

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

19.02.2025

How Much Paint Do You Need to Paint a Car? - The Garage™

The first step in knowing how to paint a car is accurately estimating how much paint it will take to complete the job. Here's a quick guide.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

01.02.2025

10 Tricks to Remove that Stuck, Seized, or Stripped Bolt or Nut - The Garage™

One of the biggest frustrations when disassembling a vehicle for restoration or repair is the dreaded seized or stripped bolt.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

30.01.2025

Can You MIG Weld Stainless Steel? - The Garage™

We often get asked about whether you can MIG weld stainless steel on automotive restorations and custom jobs. Here's all you need to know.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

28.01.2025

Color Story – Automotive Paint Trends by Decade - The Garage™

Here is a look back at some of the automotive paint trends of each decade since the 1950s and what they say about how we were feeling.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

28.01.2025

Harness Hacks – 4 Tips for Making Painless Wiring Repairs - The Garage™

Here are four great tips from Eastwood’s own staff, based on their own experiences, for making wiring tasks less painful.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

27.01.2025

How to Make Thick Cuts with a CNC Plasma Cutter - The Garage™

In this video, Nick explains how to dial in Eastwood’s CNC VersaCut 40 plasma cutter and table to cut ¼-inch steel with great results.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

27.01.2025

Eastwood Garage Adds File Sharing Library for CNC Projects - The Garage™

Eastwood Garage recently added a file sharing library that allows DIYers to download cut files for machines like CNC plasma cutters.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

27.01.2025

Harness Hacks – 4 Tips to Making Painless Wiring Repairs - The Garage™

Here are four great tips from Eastwood’s own staff, based on their own experiences, for making wiring tasks less painful.

Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog

25.01.2025

Tips for Taps - How To Use a Tap and Die Set - The Garage™

Here are several tips to help you get excellent results when you use a tap or die, as well as an intro to the tools themselves.

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Can You Replicate Gold Cad or Yellow Zinc with Powder Coat? - The Garage™

Episode 10 - CK Truck & GM Scene Publisher Chris Baker - The Garage™

How to Deal With Flash Rust Before Painting - The Garage™

What to Know About Air Compressors When Painting a Car - The Garage™

10 Tips to Make You a Better MIG Welder - The Garage™

Don’t Worry, That Halftime Show GNX Wasn’t (Entirely) Real - The Garage™

Why A Digital Multimeter is Still Your Diagnostic Powerhouse - The Garage™

How to Neutralize and Remove Road Salt to Prevent Rust - The Garage™

How Bending Radius Affects Your Sheet Metal Projects - The Garage™

How to Get Deeper Bead Rolls with a Skateboard Wheel Roller - The Garage™

Four Ways DIYers Can Weld Aluminum - The Garage™

New Product Overview – Yost Heavy Duty Vise Series - The Garage™

Defining Tungsten for TIG Welding - The Garage™

Why You Might (or Might Not) Paint Your Car with Bed Liner - The Garage™

How Much Paint Do You Need to Paint a Car? - The Garage™

10 Tricks to Remove that Stuck, Seized, or Stripped Bolt or Nut - The Garage™

Can You MIG Weld Stainless Steel? - The Garage™

Color Story – Automotive Paint Trends by Decade - The Garage™

Harness Hacks – 4 Tips for Making Painless Wiring Repairs - The Garage™

How to Make Thick Cuts with a CNC Plasma Cutter - The Garage™

Eastwood Garage Adds File Sharing Library for CNC Projects - The Garage™

Harness Hacks – 4 Tips to Making Painless Wiring Repairs - The Garage™

Tips for Taps - How To Use a Tap and Die Set - The Garage™

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