1. The surface must be clean and dry before painting. Use Frost Chassis Clean (C265) to remove heavy deposits of grease and oil, followed by Frost Panel Cleaner (C110) for surface cleaning. Can be used over bare metal, but to increase adhesion and durability paint over Frost Grey Primer (P270) or similar. Ascertain suitability over etch primer using a small test […]
1 – Upon opening the bonnet, you want to remove any loose grime leaves and dead squirrels that are trapped in the grill or vents. Using a vacuum cleaner on blow does a good job, but compressed air with a Blow Gun, a leaf blower, or a wire brush will work just fine. For cleaning small […]
A wet car battery is ‘alive’. Whether it is in service or in storage it has a finite life span. If stored in a wet (filled) condition all batteries will slowly self-discharge. The higher the ambient (storage) temperature the greater the rate of self-discharge. A battery should not be allowed to discharge to the point […]
Spot Welds with a MIG Welder? Factory Quality and Super Easy! If you’re going for that factory original look but need to replace panels with stamped new ones you’ll need to recreate the spot welds. Simple enough if you have a resistance spot welder but most guys don’t have one in their home shop and […]
Vinyl roofs were once king but are they now? We decided to banish our Capri’s roof to the bin and go for the smooth look. Given the right vehicle, vinyl roofs are as cool as you like especially in the kitsch white option on, say, a purple metallic Granada. However, on something like our project […]
Frost Rust-busters Tried and Tested by Classics Monthly (October 2007 issue) Rust, tinworm, rot – whatever you want to call it – is ferrous oxide. It forms on iron and its common derivative steel, attacking and weakening. The conditions that allow its formation rely upon the presence of water, air and electrolytes such as salt […]
Soda Blasting is a method of abrasive blasting that uses Bicarbonate of Soda (more commonly known as “Baking Soda”) as the media. Developed in the mid 80’s primarily for the purpose of cleaning the Statue of Liberty inside and out, Soda Blasting is perfect for delicate tasks requiring effectiveness without damage. There is no damage […]
Before changing coolant it’s a good idea to check the car’s head gasket‘s not gone, allowing exhaust gasses through from the combustion chamber to the engine’s water jacket. 1. Engine off, undo the oil filler cap and check for a creamy deposit indicating water contamination. Can also be due to condensation within the rocker cover […]
An inexpensive xenon timing light can help you maintain the maximum benefit from your fuel. The Bottom Line Precise carburation, perfect points gap and exact valve clearances mean nothing if they don’t synchronise at the optimum moment. Using a xenon timing light is easy and reliable and will pay dividends in engine longevity. You’ll be […]
7 Steps to Clean your Engine Upon opening the bonnet, you want to remove any loose grime leaves and dead squirrels that are trapped in the grill or vents. Using a vacuum cleaner on blow does a good job, but compressed air with a Blow Gun, a leaf blower, or a wire brush will work just fine. For […]
