Newest
  • [ February 28, 2021 ] How To Choose the Right Aftermarket Headers for Your Vehicle Technical Info
  • [ February 28, 2021 ] Custom Built 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon dubbed “Gone Mad 55” Builds and Examples
  • [ February 26, 2021 ] Steve Darnell’s Vintage WelderUp School Bus Rides & Roadkillers
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] 1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000 Builds and Examples
  • [ February 24, 2021 ] How To Grind Inside Corners How To & DIY
  • [ February 24, 2021 ] 1949 Chevy 3100 Truck Full Build ~ Straight Six and Patina Paint Builds and Examples
  • [ February 22, 2021 ] Going Full Griswold with the DD Speed Shop ’56 Chevy Family Truckster Builds and Examples
  • [ February 22, 2021 ] New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita Projects & Parts For Sale
  • [ February 21, 2021 ] How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shifter Handle DIY Projects
  • [ February 21, 2021 ] Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly How To & DIY
  • [ February 21, 2021 ] Scratch Built 1957 Chevy Truck RestoMod ~ Snow White Rides & Roadkillers
  • [ February 19, 2021 ] 10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know Automotive Basics
  • [ February 19, 2021 ] How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank DIY Projects
  • [ February 17, 2021 ] Chip Foose Hot Rods a USPS Mail Truck ~ Grumman LLV Concept Cars & Design
  • [ February 17, 2021 ] How To Make a DIY Garage Heater From a Gas or Electric Clothes Dryer DIY Projects
  • [ February 16, 2021 ] Tired Ford 300 Inline Six Becomes Buzzin’ Half Dozen Builds and Examples
  • [ February 16, 2021 ] Universal Clamp-on Side Rearview Mirrors + Install Tips DIY Projects
  • [ February 16, 2021 ] How Ignition Timing Works: Understanding Vacuum & Mechanical Advance Automotive Basics
  • [ February 15, 2021 ] OEM and Aftermarket Shift Knob/Shift Handle Thread Size Chart Technical Info
  • [ February 13, 2021 ] How to Detail Your Car Like a Pro in Minutes How To & DIY
  • [ February 12, 2021 ] 1949 Ford Shoebox / 2008 BMW 335i Chassis Swap Builds and Examples
  • [ February 12, 2021 ] Bucket List Road Trips and Events Hot Rod Lifestyle
  • [ February 12, 2021 ] Brent Jennings’ 1964 Ford is the Ultimate Pro-Touring Falcon Rides & Roadkillers
  • [ February 11, 2021 ] 5 Differences Between Hot Rods and Custom Cars Technical Info
  • [ February 11, 2021 ] Chevy and GMC Rust Repair ~ Floor, Kick Panels, Inner/Outer Rockers How To & DIY
  • [ February 11, 2021 ] Stop Welding In the Dark with a $7 Welding Hood Mod! Welding Basics
  • [ February 9, 2021 ] 2021 National Street Rod Association NSRA Event Schedule Car Shows & Events
  • [ February 7, 2021 ] Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion How To & DIY
  • [ February 5, 2021 ] How To Determine The Age Of Your Tires How To & DIY
  • [ February 3, 2021 ] Tour 600+ Project Cars & Trucks For Sale at Willie’s Salvage in Oklahoma Vehicles For Sale
Roadkill Customs

Roadkill Customs

DIY Hot Rod Tech, Tools, Rides & Lifestyle

  • Home
  • Search
  • Basics
    • Automotive Basics
    • Metalworking Basics
    • Shop Basics
    • Welding Basics
  • Builds & Swaps
    • How To Build A Hot Rod
    • How To Chassis Swap a Classic Car
    • Chassis / Body Swaps Build Examples
    • Engine Swap Build Examples
    • Low Budget Builds
    • All Builds and Examples
    • Engine, Transmission, Chassis Swap Donor Vehicle Look-Up
  • DIY
    • How To & DIY Guides
    • DIY Projects
    • Projects For Sale
    • Parts For Sale
  • Tech
    • Technical Tools, Calcs and Reference
    • Technical Articles
    • Products & Reviews
    • Vehicle Identification
  • Rides
    • Rides & Roadkillers
    • Concept Cars & Design
    • Rides For Sale
    • Projects For Sale
    • Parts For Sale
    • eBay Motors Most Watched Vehicles
  • Lifestyle
    • Car Show & Event Coverage
      • Upcoming Events
    • Driving
    • Home Garage
    • Hot Rod Jobs
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Channels
    • Hot Rod Lifestyle
    • Roadkill Customs
    • Roadkill Imports
    • Roadkill Muscle
    • Roadkill Offroad
    • Roadkill Powersports
    • Volkswagens and Volksrods
  • Blog
HomeRust

Rust

Heavy Rust and Grime Removal with a Needle Scaler
DIY Projects

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 & DIY

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 linseed oil and boiled 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 & DIY

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 & DIY

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
Products & Reviews

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
Products & Reviews

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
Products & Reviews

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
Products & Reviews

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
Products & Reviews

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 & DIY

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…]
Cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98
DIY Projects

How To Remove Surface Rust from a Classic Car

December 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Removing and cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98 with Scotchbrite and CLR. [More…]
Which Rust Remover is Best?
Products & Reviews

Which retail rust remover is best? Rust Remover Showdown

November 14, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Several tests in this video demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of various retail brand rust removal products. [More…]
Good, Fast Rust - A Step-by-Step Process
DIY Projects

A Step-by-Step Process To Rust Metal Fast

September 20, 2017 Roadkill Customs
How to rust metal fast with supplies you likely already have on hand such as baking soda, bleach, alcohol/paint thinner, salt. [More…]
Budget Street Cred
DIY Projects

Budget Street Cred

January 11, 2013 Roadkill Customs
The Mighty Car Mods boys buy a new car and attempt a budget makeover to give it some much-needed street cred. [More…]

Popular Tools & Look-Ups

How To Build a Hot Rod
How To Chassis Swap a Classic Car
Engine / Transmission / Chassis Donor Search
Wheel Bolt Pattern Cross Reference
Project Cars and Part Donor Cars For Sale
eBay Motors Most Watched Cars & Trucks
Hot Rod Tech, Reference and Specs
How To Build a Hot Rod on a Budget
Transmission Cross Reference
Wheelbase Cross Reference

What’s Buzzin’

  • OEM and Aftermarket Shift Knob/Shift...
  • 1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar...
  • How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle...
  • Custom Built 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon...
  • New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile...
  • Scratch Built 1957 Chevy Truck RestoMod ~...
  • How To Make a DIY Garage Heater From a...
  • How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a...
  • How Ignition Timing Works: Understanding...
  • Tired Ford 300 Inline Six Becomes Buzzin'...

Browse by Manufacturer

BUICK ~  CADILLAC ~  CHEVROLET ~  CHRYSLER ~  DESOTO ~  DODGE ~  FORD ~  FRAZER ~  GMC ~  HUDSON ~  KAISER ~  LINCOLN ~  MERCURY ~  MOPAR ~  NASH ~  OLDSMOBILE ~  PACKARD ~  PLYMOUTH ~  PONTIAC ~  STUDEBAKER ~  VOLKSWAGEN ~  WILLYS
Roadkill Motors
Roadkill Customs
  • Home
  • Hot Rod How To & DIY Project Guides
  • Automotive Technical and Reference Information
  • How To Build A Hot Rod
  • Chassis / Body Swaps ~ Where to Start
  • Hot Rod Parts & Accessories
  • Cars & Trucks For Sale
  • Project Cars, Trucks and Salvage Vehicles For Sale
  • Roadkillers: Featured Vehicles
  • Photos, Ideas and Hot Rod Lifestyle
  • Hot Rod Videos
  • Car Show, Swap Meet and Event Calendar
Roadkill Customs

An Online Magazine for DIY Hot Rod Builders

Roadkill Customs has evolved from local hot rod shop to online how-to magazine for budget-minded do-it-yourself hot rod builders and enthusiasts.

We provide how-to and technical articles, vehicle and build features and examples, plus calculators and lookups that will help you get your ride from dream to driver. You bring the gumption.

We'll work to keep you motivated and informed and with industry news, product information and reviews, event coverage, and well-curated articles and stories intended to inspire and educate.

Flipboard

Follow Us On Flipboard

         
  • Contact Us
  • Contribute
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Disclaimer / Affiliate Disclosure

© 1996-2020 Roadkill Customs