How To & DIY
How To Do A Patina Paint Job
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…]
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Products & Reviews
Patina: How to Create and Preserve ~ Book Review
CarTech® and Kevin Tetz have produced the first book published that cover the many variables involved with creating and preserving patina… [More…]
Automotive Basics
Glossary of Automotive Paint Terms
A simple glossary of commonly used automotive paint-related terms… [More…]
Car Shows & Events
2019 SEMA Show Celebrity Appearance Schedule
The 2019 SEMA Show Celebrity Appearance Schedule includes Jay Leno, John Force, Darrell Waltrip, Cristy Lee, Steve Darnell, Richard Petty and many more… [More…]
DIY Projects
Rattle Cans and 1Shot ~ DIY Motorcycle Helmet Paint
YouTuber Iron Gordon shows how to paint a motorcycle helmet with a few cans of spray paint and several colors of 1shot. [More…]
How To & DIY
Emblem, Badge, Insignia, Nameplate and Trim Restoration
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 & DIY
How To Mix Automotive Paint ~ Understanding Paint Mixing Ratios
Kevin Tetz explains Mix Ratios and how to properly mix automotive paint when spraying your project vehicle. [More…]
Rides & Roadkillers
Preserved Patina: Mark Parham’s 1961 Chevy Apache 10
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…]
Products & Reviews
Which Non-Methylene Chloride Paint Stripper is Best?
7 common Non-Methylene Chloride paint strippers easily acquired from either Home Depot or Lowes are tested. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Custom Paint and Airbrush a Realistic Skull and Pinstriped Flames
How to airbrush a realistic-looking skull and layout classic style flames in a granite texture on a Harley Davidson gas tank. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz
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 Projects
DIY Panel Matching Real Patina with Faux Patina
Jonathan W makes a valiant effort in matching primered panels to the patina on a 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 project. [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Build A Hot Rod
Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
The Lost Art ~ Master Sign Painter and Pinstriper TJ Guzzardi
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…]
How To & DIY
How To Apply Compound, Polish, and Wax by Hand
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 Projects
DIY Drill Powered Spray Paint Can Shaker
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…]
Builds and Examples
Mighty Metro ~ 1954 International Metro Van Build ~ Completed!
Operation Metro Build, a 1954 International Metro van on a custom frame with, air-ride, custom interior and more… [More…]
How To & DIY
How To Troubleshoot Automotive Paint: Causes and Cures
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…]
