DIY - How to create a car paint booth? What's Involved?
A dust free area. I know from vocational school dust and car paint don't mix. In the video, the booth frame was covered with painter's plastic, and held down to the studs and floor with …
paint - Why did my clear coat turn out matte instead of glossy, …
Jun 9, 2016 · I got custom matching spray paint made and used that to paint to hood, and then covered it with two coats of clear coat (I used two since the first coat wasn't glossy and …
How can I detect vacuum leaks without access to a smoke machine?
Apr 28, 2016 · There are several methods to detect vacuum leaks of unmetered air into the fuel delivery system One method is to use soapy water in a spray gun. The real issue here is how …
corrosion - Cola vs Baking soda vs Water to clean battery, and …
This questions is to extent the following question Should I use coca cola or baking soda + water to clean my battery clamps?. I have heard of using both Coke and baking soda to clean battery …
Does car Wax paste contain any abrasive polishing components?
Oct 7, 2025 · Wax does not contain abrasives, polish does. These waxes contain a mix of natural and synthetic wax to easily clean your car. Both are very safe, I would personally choose the …
Install replacement rocker panels without welding
Aug 4, 2024 · Remove the running boards for easy access to the rocker panels. Cut away the rust using an angle grinder and a reciprocating saw, clean the remaining truck body with brake …
cleaning - What are some Seafoam Alternatives - Motor Vehicle ...
Apr 21, 2015 · tl dr - To directly answer the question, SeaFoam is a pure petroleum product. If an alternative product is made up the same as Seafoam, then I'd think it would work just fine. If its …
paint - Can I apply clear coat a week after the base coat - Motor ...
Dec 25, 2020 · Welcome to Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair! I'm not a paint guy, however, my understanding is the new clear needs something to adhere to. Normally, you'd apply the …
paint - How do I apply a high quality and lasting finish on trim …
Nov 27, 2016 · I'm guessing that it's more complicated than just apply two coats of paint and call it a day, which I don't expect to be durable under normal operation. What do I need to do to …
paint - How do I treat aluminium oxidation on body panels?
I have just bought my first aluminium car, which are becoming a lot more common now. The bonnet has a few stone chips which have started to bubble. On a steel car one would sand …