Mark Hartman, known as the G.O.B. on the boards, is in the process of restoring, or, as he likes to call it, “Resto-Modding”, a 1963 Chevrolet Impala station wagon. However, it isn’t your typical Impala wagon….
How to plug a tire
How to plug a tire Time required: About 20 minutes Material cost: ~$10 Difficulty: 2 (very simple to do, you just might need some body strength) Tools needed: Pliers, cutters of some sort (diagonal, scissors, etc), tire plug kit (obtainable just about everywhere automotive products are sold. I think I got mine at wal mart). […]
Z32: Projector Lens Cleaning
This may work on other cars as well, but I’ve only tested it on the Z32. The inside of the projector lens on the Z32 low beams gets dirty over time. If they’ve never been cleaned, that’s 15+ years of dirt and grime reducing your light output. Here’s a simple method to restore light to […]
Debunking the K&N Myth – Why OEM is Better
Before spending your money on an aftermarket filter, let’s debunk the misleading and incomplete information about filtering and horsepower in the sales literature.
How To Paint Your Engine Cover
You will need: 600 sand paper (wet or dry your choice) Dupilcolor Engine Enamel and Clear Coat( I chose not to clear as the final coat came out pretty smooth) Start by cleaning the cover with some dish detergent and a scrub brush to remove dirt and oil. Don’t bother drying it as the next […]
Wetsanding for beginners
DISCLAIMER DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PAINT, OR WHAT YOU MAY DO TO IT! If you are at all nervous about taking sandpaper to your new car there is a reason. The results shown here are unusual for a newbie at wet sanding. I spoke with many people […]
Maintaining Your Infiniti Air Conditioner
Maintaining Your A/C System by:db-autotek Over time, your once-cold A/C system might start to deteriorate until you suddenly realize it’s no longer blowing cold. Regular maintenance is critical, including cleaning the evaporator fins, changing the charge every 2 years, and ensuring system is clean and debris-free. Mine had ceased blowing cold air, and it turns […]
Windshield Repair FAQ
Everything You Wanted To Know About Windshields – By StarPD First, windshield repair will NOT keep a windshield from cracking. It is a cosmetic repair only, and is a colossal waste of money. Second, never try to replace a windshield yourself. That requires extensive knowledge and skill. I recall one individual who wanted to pull […]
Detailing your car like a professional
I updated this article to include new info regarding a glazing step (which made a much bigger difference than I thought it would). Article begins below: OK… so, a detailed walk through of how I have been detailing my car. To start with, I used Chopps excellent detailing write up as my basis. IN fact, […]
Clean Your Engine With Deep Creep / SeaFoam (video)
By: dr-rjp I just uploaded a video I made on how to use Deep Creep (made by SeaFoam) to clean out your engine. Check it out: http://videos.streetfire.net/v…f.htm