We put together a basic overview of how to fix your rusted truck frame and provided additional insights on preventing rust in the future. Let’s break it down. The Basics Of Rust Repair There are a few simple steps to follow when you are removing rust from your truck frame. Bear in min...
If the door on your Ford vehicle is having problems opening and closing, it could be because the hinges aren't positioned properly. While this might mean the hinges need to be replaced completely, you might be able to fix the problem by adjusting the hinges. This is not an easy task; y...
Regardless, it’s best to correct surface rust as soon as you see it—just in case. That patina-coated truck from Arizona may become a hole-filled nightmare in the wrong weather. The fix is much like general paint repair. Start by using an abrasive wheel or sandpaper (we used 50-grit...
How To:Fix common rock crawling problems on an RC vehicle RC Car Action Magazine Editor Matt Higgins shows how to fix common rock crawling problems such as body repair and a spun hex. Taking a remote control vehicle off road can often result in some damage, like a cracked body or a spun...
How to Fix a Dent in a Car: Basic Dent Removal and Refinishing Need tips on how to do basic dent repair? Use these steps to get the job done. You will learn how to rough out the damage and then grind and fill the dent with body filler. From there you will learn how to properly...
As The Economist noted: "Now the struggle is simply to make the car business profitable. This could be the last chance to fix Ford this side of the bankruptcy courts." Defiantly, Ford said Chapter 11 was not an option and announced a new restructuring effort in January 2006. Though light...
Whether you do it to protect the paint and minimize rust so you can drive it forever, or to keep the car in pristine condition for higher resale value later, there are several reasons to wash your car regularly. Contents How Often Is Enough for Car Washing? How Do You Take Proper ...
Furthermore, if your truck has any rust, it may continue eating away at your car even if it’s been covered with a wrap. For this reason, many installers will refuse to wrap a rusty vehicle, as the quality and longevity of their work are put at risk. ...
But how much does it cost to fix auto paint scratches? If you go to an auto body shop, you can expect to spend in the $300-$1,000 dollar range depending on how bad the paint scratch is. The reason auto body scratch repair is so expensive is that they typically re-paint the ...
Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a genius approach to a fairly simple task: shaving, or filling, the fuel tank filler door on a Fox Body Mustang example.[More…] How To Fix Automobile Panel Dents with Fire Here’s a tech tip on using an oxy/acetylene torch to help pull dents from au...