When it comes to DIY projects, especially those involving car parts, durability and aesthetics often take priority. Rustoleum paint is widely recognized for its protective qualities and decorative potential. However, even the toughest paint can benefit from an extra layer of armor. That’s where applying a 2K clear coat comes in. It adds a layer … 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
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
Powder coating is one of the most durable finishes in the auto industry. Though durable, powder coating won’t last forever. After some time, it will experience wear and tear. And it can expose the metal part beneath to oxidation and corrosion. As a car owner interested in protecting their investment from the effects of rust, … Read more
We have to hand it down to Plasti Dip for popularizing rubber coatings in the auto industry. Recently, Plasti Dip has been facing a lot of competition from Rust-Oleum, who have developed a peel-coat paint spray that works exactly like Plasti Dip. When you visit your nearest store, you will find Rust-Oleum Peel Coat placed … Read more
The location of shock springs exposes them to dust, mud, moisture, rust, and any other thing your car may pick up on the road. After a while, your shock springs are bound to get rusty, stained, scratched, and faded. Paint can restore the finish of faded or rusted shock springs. Considering that shock springs aren’t … Read more
Before we can even get started with how to paint over chrome plastic, we must define what chrome plastic is. This is when plastic is placed in a vacuum chamber, and aluminum is vaporized into it using electric filaments. Plastic chrome plating has become a common practice, and if a plastic part of your car … Read more
Lug nuts contribute to making your wheels look better. And if you have just got yourself a new set of rims, or you have painted them, you may be wondering, can I paint the lug nuts as well? Sure you can. Lug nuts can be easily painted. However, you should let them dry first before … Read more
Amongst DIY car detailers, these two products are quite popular. They both come ‘ready to shoot’ and are very cheap compared to getting ordinary paint jobs. Dupli-color and Rustoleum are very easy to use and take a shorter duration than the ordinary method of painting a car. If you have never used either, it can … Read more