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Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 with DIY Patina Paint Job
How To & DIY

How To Do A Patina Paint Job

December 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The Patina Paint Job on this Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 was one of our winter projects. Here’s how to do a patina paint job. [More…]
Patina: How to Create and Preserve by Kevin Tetz
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Patina: How to Create and Preserve ~ Book Review

April 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
CarTech® and Kevin Tetz have produced the first book published that cover the many variables involved with creating and preserving patina… [More…]
Automotive Paint Glossary of Terms
Automotive Basics

Glossary of Automotive Paint Terms

June 15, 2020 Roadkill Customs
A simple glossary of commonly used automotive paint-related terms… [More…]
SEMA Celebrity Appearances
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2019 SEMA Show Celebrity Appearance Schedule

November 4, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The 2019 SEMA Show Celebrity Appearance Schedule includes Jay Leno, John Force, Darrell Waltrip, Cristy Lee, Steve Darnell, Richard Petty and many more… [More…]
How To Rattle Can Spray Paint a Motorcycle Helmet
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Rattle Cans and 1Shot ~ DIY Motorcycle Helmet Paint

July 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs
YouTuber Iron Gordon shows how to paint a motorcycle helmet with a few cans of spray paint and several colors of 1shot. [More…]
Automotive Emblems, Badges, Insignia, Nameplates
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Emblem, Badge, Insignia, Nameplate and Trim Restoration

June 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Its easy to find reproduction emblems and trim, but New old stock (NOS) emblems are becoming scarce and expensive, it pays to restore originals. [More…]
How To Mix Automotive Paint ~ Understanding Paint Mixing Ratios
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How To Mix Automotive Paint ~ Understanding Paint Mixing Ratios

December 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Kevin Tetz explains Mix Ratios and how to properly mix automotive paint when spraying your project vehicle. [More…]
Mark Parham’s 1961 Chevy Apache 10
Rides & Roadkillers

Preserved Patina: Mark Parham’s 1961 Chevy Apache 10

November 24, 2019 Roadkill Customs
To the average person, Mark Parham’s ’61 Chevy Apache 10 looks like a weathered farm truck long overdue for a paint job. But, to a keen-eyed truck enthusiast, it’s an absolute work of art. [More…]
Non-Methylene Chloride Paint Strippers
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Which Non-Methylene Chloride Paint Stripper is Best?

May 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs
7 common Non-Methylene Chloride paint strippers easily acquired from either Home Depot or Lowes are tested. [More…]
Custom Painted and Airbrushed Skull and Pinstriped Flames
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How To Custom Paint and Airbrush a Realistic Skull and Pinstriped Flames

November 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
How to airbrush a realistic-looking skull and layout classic style flames in a granite texture on a Harley Davidson gas tank. [More…]
Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz
Automotive Basics

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with a Concours 2 HVLP paint gun from Eastwood. [More…]
DIY Panel Matching Real Patina and Faux Patina
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DIY Panel Matching Real Patina with Faux Patina

February 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Jonathan W makes a valiant effort in matching primered panels to the patina on a 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 project. [More…]
Build Your Own Hot Rod
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How To Build A Hot Rod

January 11, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [More…]
The Lost Art ~ Master Sign Painter TJ Guzzardi
Hot Rod Lifestyle

The Lost Art ~ Master Sign Painter and Pinstriper TJ Guzzardi

December 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Vintage Sign artist TJ’s been pulling dagger lines since he started building his first hot rod with his dad at the tender age of 15. [More…]
Compound, Polish, and Wax
How To & DIY

How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand

August 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
It’s possible to get great results, by hand, with compound, polish or wax as long as you use the right products and the right technique. [More…]
DIY Drill Powered Spray Paint Can Shaker
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DIY Drill Powered Spray Paint Can Shaker

January 4, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This DIY Spray Paint Can Shaker takes just minutes to make and couldn’t be any easier. There is no welding, no special tools, just simplicity! [More…]
Mighty Metro ~ 1954 International Metro Build
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Mighty Metro ~ 1954 International Metro Van Build ~ Completed!

October 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Operation Metro Build, a 1954 International Metro van on a custom frame with, air-ride, custom interior and more… [More…]
Automotive Paint Troubleshooting Causes and Cures
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How To Troubleshoot Automotive Paint: Causes and Cures

January 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Through the years the du Pont organization has met and solved practically every automotive refinishing problem that can be imagined. In the interests of better refinishing du Pont has made the following information available. Shrinking [More…]

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