Rust can be a car owner’s worst nightmare, significantly shortening a vehicle’s life and impacting its performance. In the battle against corrosion, products like Waxoyl and Fluid Film have become go-to solutions for their protective qualities. Both products are well-known for their effectiveness but differ significantly in their approach and application. Understanding these differences is … Read more
2K primer is a high-quality acrylic urethane primer that adheres exceptionally well to recommended substrates. It is well known for its rust-inhibiting properties and ease of sanding. It is pretty durable. If applied correctly, 2K primer can last for years. 2K primer is also considered a filler primer. If you need to fill holes, you can apply … Read more
Rustoleum and Ospho are popular rust treatments and protective coatings. Ospho has a duller finish. It’s why you may consider painting Rustoleum over it. This article will address whether it’s okay to paint Rustoleum over Ospho and anything else you may need to know about these two protective coatings. Let’s Start by Introducing Ospho Unlike … Read more
Fiberglass is one of the most versatile products in the market. As a result, it can bond to nearly all types of surfaces, metal included. However, when bonding fiberglass to metal, you have to consider a couple of things. This article will shed more light on how you can fiberglass over bare metal and ensure … Read more
The mechanical parts in your car need to be lubricated regularly if you want them to perform efficiently. Also, during lubrication, it’s essential to prevent the formation of rust. This is why most lubricants for car parts come with some form of rust protection capabilities. There are many lubricants for car parts. One of the … Read more
Leaf springs play an essential role in your car’s suspension system. Therefore, they should be maintained regularly so that they can function optimally. One way you can maintain leaf springs is through lubrication. Lubricating a leaf spring minimizes the friction that can lead to wear. Also, lubrication prevents the squeaking of leaf springs. Many lubricants … Read more
Due to its properties, a self-etching primer may seem like a suitable product to use on a chrome surface. However, since chrome surfaces are difficult to paint over because of their smoothness, such a surface should be sanded before self-etching primer is applied. Therefore, if you are wondering whether you can directly apply self-etching to … Read more
Suspension parts can be painted. Even though most car owners don’t often paint their vehicles’ suspension, anyone can do it safely without damaging any components. The main reason why people paint suspension parts is for aesthetic purposes. However, people also do it to prevent rust. Irrespective of your reasons for painting suspension parts, this article … Read more
Primer has many uses on automotive surfaces. It is responsible for paint adhering to metal and it protects the metal from corrosion. Without primer, the paint would peel and flake as soon as it starts to cure over metal. These days, there are many types of primers and all of them come with different instructions. … Read more
Covering your car in the streets of NYC is not illegal, but due to certain regulations, the police might need to take a look at the vehicle. This is to prevent it from being towed. Another reason the police might take a look at the car is to make sure that it has not been … Read more