No one does chrome rims like Traxxas, and the brightly mirrored wheels are real sparklers when they spin in the sun. They also present some fun detailing opportunities. You can turn the shine down with flat-clear paint to create more of a satin or “raw aluminum” look. Or, paint over ...
Clear coat is a substance made of polyester or acrylic that is sprayed on to cars after they have been painted to make the paint shiny and to harden it. This will usually be applied to the wheels and any other chrome or aluminum surfaces as well. Over time, the clear coat on these su...
Aluminum foil Boiling water Baking soda Thongs Sterling silver chains need to properly cleaned to maintain their luster. Sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time as the silver and the sulfides from humidity and air pollution interact. This tarnish begins as a slightly golden opaque covering, but...
Some detergents work best with certain surfaces, such as certain paints or aluminum, and you can usually find this information in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. You won’t want to damage your wheels just because of misuse of the product. You can also check out some moreproducts to help ...
wheels can sometimes have porosity problems which require a resin or epoxy seal coating to prevent coolant, oil or air leaks. And aluminum is vulnerable to corrosion pitting, especially from salt, which means surfaces exposed to environmental attack must be protected by anodizing or clearcoat paint...
Most modern wheels, in particular aluminum wheels (or “Mags” as they were once called), are painted with the same paint and clear-coat used on the body of your car. While durable, the wheels clear-coat finish is subject to damage from acid compounds (including acid rain, hydrocarbons, ...
Step 3: Add Flour to the Bag Open the bag, add 1 tablespoon of flour and shake it all around to roughly coat the inside. This step is important: the flour will combine with the fat and juices from the turkey ensuring the bag won’t burst. Step 4: Add Vegetables to the Bag Fi...
If your wok has wood handles, wrap them in aluminum foil to prevent scorching/burning, or remove them. Preheat the wok over high heat to open the metal's pores. The wok will get very hot and release smoke, so make sure the space around your burner is clear, your kitchen hood fan is...
TrunkShield is a sheet of powder coated aluminum that is to be used as a physical barrier between the trunk and passenger compartment. Simply bolt in with wing nuts attaching from the trunk space. Trunk Shield comes in either black or white. ...
Plan regular inspections of the door for signs of wear or damage. Touch up any scratches or chips in the paint to prevent moisture from penetrating the surface. This multipurpose aluminum restoration kit is a quick fix for aluminum garage doors (and anything leftover can be used to spruce up...