WD-40 is one of the go-to tools for fixing almost any problem, but it's not safe on everything. So what happens if you use it ...
Working on a rusty car sucks for a lot of reasons. You’re often battling with crusty parts that, in severe cases, break away in your hands and leave you with more work than you anticipated. The worst ...
The car frame is the main supporting framework to which all other parts of the car are connected. Because a car frame is made of metal, it can rust over time. The good news is that it can be repaired, ...
Rust removal has been my specialty (out of necessity) ever since I moved to Michigan in 2013. My normal method for getting rust off my cars is simply to lightly blow on their chassis or to drive over ...
Rust does more than prematurely age your car. If left unattended, rust can spread and seriously damage your car. What causes your car to rust? In scientific terms, rust is iron oxide that forms when ...
Unless you're the somewhat lucky owner of an aluminium-bodied car and despite the evolution of modern anti-corrosion techniques by vehicle manufacturers, rust is still one of the sworn archenemies of ...
Without a doubt, rust is the enemy. From project cars to the most common metals and salvaged parts, rust is an unsightly problem that leaves most in despair. But before we get into how to remove rust, ...
Editor Glad admits it freely. Our '64 El Camino shop truck is a beater. His prepurchase criterion of having a rust-free cab was validated. There is no rust around the windshield, back glass, and cowl, ...
EDEN: RIGHT NOW, SNOW IS HERE TO STAY. AND THAT MEANS MORE SALT ON THE STREETS, AND YOUR CARS. METEOROLOGIST MOLLY BERNARD IS LIVE WITH THE TOLL IT TAKES. MOLLY: HI. REALLY NOT GOOD FOR YOUR CARS. WE ...
Mark Hetts, aka Mr. HandyPerson, is on vacation this week. This column ran previously in April 2004. Q:I live in South Florida and have a workshop in the garage. My tools are neatly displayed on racks ...