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Heavy Rust and Grime Removal with a Needle Scaler

Easy, Affordable Heavy Rust and Grime Removal with a Needle Scaler

February 1, 2021 Roadkill Customs

Matt goes back to the basics and uses one of the most affordable yet powerful air tools in his shop — a $30 pistol grip needle scaler. [More…]

Protected and Preserved Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

How To Protect and Preserve Patina or Rust Without Clear Coat

June 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs

How to protect rust or patina with a formula of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits that you can mix and apply quickly and easily. [More…]

How To Rust New Metal Instantly ~ Matching a 1927 Model T Deck Lid

How To Rust New Metal Instantly ~ Matching a 1927 Model T Deck Lid

April 12, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Dan whips up a potion of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and some salt in a spray bottle and matches the newly crafted panel to the body. [More…]

How to Apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Rusty Rear End

How to Apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Rusty Rear End

October 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs

In this video, Joe removes heavy rust, dirt, and grime so he can apply Rust Encapsulator Plus to a Camaro rear end. [More…]

Molasses and Evapo-Rust

Is Molasses Better Than Evapo-Rust For Rust Removal?

July 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Molasses, Evapo-Rust, Muriatic Acid, White Vinegar, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, and water (control) are compared for rust removal. [More…]

1,000 Watt Rust Cleaning Laser Removes Rust Effortlessly

1,000 Watt Rust Cleaning Laser Removes Rust Effortlessly

February 19, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Remove rust easily from metals using a 1000 Watt Laser – the dirt layer and any oxides underneath will absorb the energy and evaporate. [More…]

Myth or Hack ~ Candle Wax to Loosen Rusty Nuts

Is Candle Wax to Loosen Rusty Nuts a Myth or Hack?

January 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Project Farm uses 3 different tests to measure the effectiveness of using candle wax and a lighter/propane torch. [More…]

Rust Busters ~ Penetrating Fluid Rust Prevention Showdown

Bust the Rust ~ Penetrating Fluid Rust Prevention Showdown

January 22, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Project Farm tests penetrating fluid in a rust prevention showdown ~ Which busts the rust and prevents future rust the best? [More…]

Rust Removal Electrolysis vs Evapo-Rust

Rust Removal: Electrolysis vs Evapo-Rust ~ Which is Better?

January 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs

When it comes to rust removal, is electrolysis better than Evapo-Rust? [More…]

How To Weld Rusty Material

How To Weld Rusty Material

December 19, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Today we’re showing you how to use a cellulose stick rod to weld through the thickest rust we could find. [More…]

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