Rust and dent repair is one of the most time and money-consuming parts of the average project car, not to mention the body prep and paintwork needed afterwards. We’ve collected a handy series of yarns on how to form, weld, and fix metal panels for your car, to hopefully keep you away from the dreaded chicken wire and bog!
The benefits of stripping paint by soda blasting
Take several kilos of baking soda and throw it at your car. Really hard. It’ll take the paint clean off. You think we’re kidding?
Tech: ceramic coating for car components
Ceramic coating can brighten up your ride as well as provide protection and added performance
Tech: How to delete badges and external trim
How to delete badges and decorative trim for a clean, smooth look
The basics of welding
With the right welding gear in your shed, your projects will soar to new heights
Bog filler tips part two – how to apply
In part one we looked at the types of bog available. This month we focus on how to apply them
Bog filler tips part one – different types and when to use them
There are different kinds of bog for different tasks. Here’s what they’re made of and when to use them
How to stretch guards for extra tyre clearance
If you want to hang with the big-tyre gang, first you’ve gotta stretch those guards
Sandblasting the Lockdown Wagon – Carnage
Scotty digs up some old footage of him having a crack at sandblasting our VE Valiant resto project
Carnage Episode 57 – how to fit mini-tubs
Scotty uses some lockdown time to fit mini-tubs to his Valiant wagon
How to: Paint your car
An introduction to automotive painting
Installing sound deadening to your streeter
There are some sounds you want from your streeter and others you don’t
How to build a custom firewall
Our resident fab guru talks you through the intricacies of building a custom firewall
How to strip paint by media blasting
If you want to know whether your body is killer or filler, you need to strip it back
Butt welding basics using MIG and TIG welders
Chad Atkinson talks us through the basics of butt welding with both MIG and TIG welders
Guard rolling: How to roll your wheel arches
Bodywork interferring with your fat rubber? Time to make a little more room under the arches
How to apply pinstriping and graphic overlays to brighten your car’s paintwork
Our step-by-step guide to achieving stand-out paint
How to repair minor rust patches on your car
Five quick steps on basic rust repair for your car using a treatment with a good rust converter
How to use a hammer and dolly for metal shaping
An overview of metal-finishing with our resident metal maestro, Chad Atkinson
How to apply body filler to your car
How to apply bog like a professional
How to prepare your car for painting
The secret to sensational paint lies in what’s underneath it