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  • Easiest Way to Spray Paint Your Car

    When many people think of spray painting a car, they think of a horrible and messy job that makes the car look worse than the car looked before. However, with the advances in spray painting and...

  • How to Spray Paint Aluminum Car Rims

    If your car came equipped with brushed aluminum rims and you are now ready to spray paint them black or a different color, you may be wondering how difficult the process is. Luckily, it is quite...

  • How to Spray Auto Primer

    Given the high cost of body work, more and more car owners are touching up paint jobs on their own. Before you can paint your car, you need to apply auto primer. Spray car primer is available in...

  • How to Replace Window Tint

    Replacing automotive window tint is a tedious process and requires the use of harsh chemicals. Professional equipment can make the job easier, but the layman will need only a razor blade and a...

  • How to Recharge a Cold Air Intake

    Cold air intakes are very common aftermarket accessories on tuner cars; they're inexpensive and easy to install. All intakes come with an external, conical filter that rests at the entrance of the...

  • How to Repaint Motorcycle Plastic

    Scuffs, scratches, and worn paint can be a sign of either a well-ridden motorcycle, or a badly crashed one. If you've recently had a wreck, or your motorcycle's appearance has dulled due to heavy...

  • How to Paint Tail Lights

    If you want to give your rear tail lights a distinctive look, you can paint them. Painting rear tail lights may be illegal in your state, so you need to check with your local Department of Motor...

  • How to Paint Your Motorcycle for the Beginner

    A new paint job is one of the most effective ways to bolster the look of your motorcycle, but many auto-body and motorcycle shops will charge a hefty price for such alterations. Save money and...

  • How to Make Window Tint

    Tinted windows provide a number of benefits to automobile owners. They block out dangerous UV rays, deter theft by keeping contents private and reject heat. Seeking professional window tinting can...

  • How to Clean & Paint an Engine

    The engine is the most vital working part in your vehicle, but most engines don't get much attention unless something goes wrong. Engines may look dirty, grimy or plain, but that doesn't have to...

  • Do-It-Yourself Auto Window Tint

    Before applying window tint to your car, check with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to make sure tinting is allowed in the state where you live. If your car is registered in a different...

  • DIY Car Undercoating

    Car undercoating is a highly debated product. Some automotive enthusiasts say it is a scam by dealers looking for more profit, while others say it prevents rust if applied correctly. If you want...

  • Chrome Paint Tips

    Chrome is the shiniest paint you can use on a vehicle. Whether you are painting trim pieces, small parts or the entire car, there are several steps you need to take to ensure you get the best...

  • How to Paint a Car Without a Spray Gun

    Painting a car with an automotive spray gun is the best way to get a professional looking paint job. If you don't have access to an automotive spray gun and air compressor system, there is another...

  • How to Use Chrome Paint

    Chrome paint is designed to imitate the look of chrome plating. No matter what type of object you want to paint, chrome paint can give it that bright, shiny look that is so popular with real...

  • How to Install Stripes On a Car

    A lot of people are intimidated by doing their own striping. I, on the other hand, saw it as a challenge! It's more time consuming than it is hard to do, so you need patience. If you have ANY...

  • Camouflage Painting Techniques for Vehicles

    Painting a camouflage scene or pattern on your vehicle can help hide it in the woods or other areas while hunting. Camouflage can also hide dirt and grime on your vehicle, extending the time...

  • Tips on Auto Body Spray Painting

    Spray painting a car isn't as effective as a professional paint job, but it can look nice and protect your car from rust. If you have an older car with rust or damage on it, a spray paint job can...

  • Do it Yourself: Custom Car Painting

    Most car shows are full of custom-painted cars. More than half of custom paint jobs are done by professionals; the rest are done by the car owners or their friends. Most people would never...

  • How to Apply Vinyl to a Car

    Applying vinyl car graphics to cars is not as difficult as one may think. Vinyl graphics come in a variety of designs and can add aesthetic "spark" to your vehicle without the major expense of a...

  • How to Paint Undercoating

    Undercoating on a vehicle can prevent rust from developing and protect your car's undercarriage for several years. Undercoating a car is especially important if you live in a snowy climate where...

  • How to Paint Metal Flake

    Metal flake is one of the best ways to get your car noticed. Metal flake is paint with large metallic flakes mixed in. The flakes are so large they are easily seen in a finished paint job. The...

  • How to Paint a Clearcoat

    Vehicles were not always as shiny as they are today. Automakers sprayed clear coat only on higher-end cars, leaving regular cars with a dull paint finish. Clear coat makes a car shiny, protects...

  • How to Properly Spray Paint With a Rattle Can

    Quick paint finish touch ups can easily be done with a rattle can spray paint. The grill, your metal lounge chairs, I've even done my own gas tank with rattle can spray paint. Here's eHow to do it...

  • How to Paint EVO Tail Lights

    Painting the tail lights on your EVO can quickly and easily update the look of your car. Tinted or painted tail lights can be purchased at automotive accessory stores, but can be expensive....

  • How to Dye Velour Auto Seats

    Dying auto seat upholstery can be a difficult process, particularly when the seats are made from velour fabric. Many auto owners think they need to have the seats professionally replaced to change...

  • How to Paint a Car With an Electric Spray Painter

    If you want to improve the appearance of your vehicle, one of the simplest and most noticeable ways to do so is by getting a new paint job. Having a new paint job professionally done for your car...

  • How to Install Auto Window Tint

    Some people enjoy tinted windows for the privacy they provide, while others tint their windows to help keep the bright rays of the sun from their eyes while driving. Though many newer cars come...

  • How to Paint a Jeep in Camo

    Knowing how to paint a Jeep in camo patterns means you can hide your Jeep in the woods, marshy areas or in open fields without it being easily seen. Using Mossy Oak's Shadow Grass pattern, paint...

  • How to Spray Paint Car Wheels

    Car wheels get dirty, smudged and scratched, but there is a way to get them looking brand new. Learn how to spray paint car wheels and get your wheels looking like new. Spray painting wheels can...

  • How to Tint Tail Lights With Spray

    Tail lights are all the same boring red with yellow (amber) colored areas and the white spot for the reverse light. Many people would like to get rid of the yellow color and make the whole tail...

  • How to Tint Your Tail-lights

    Want to make your car look similar to those cool sports cars and luxury cars that you see with dark tailights? Here is a quick and cheap way to do it.

  • How to Paint Car Interiors

    easily customize the look of your cars interior by adding color to it.

  • How to Make your own custom "Blackout lights" for less than a tank of gas

    Learn how to easily black out any light/reflector/lense on your car to have a sleek "sun shades" look without buying or needing covers.

  • How to Tint Windows

    With the climate warming up in many places, window tinting is now more than ever becoming increasingly popular in homes, and on cars. With that increased heat comes increased prices due to high...

  • How to apply vinyl to car or truck using the wet method.

    This article explains how to apply vinyl to an automobile using the wet method. This method allows you to mess up and reapply, and is the best method for beginners.

  • How to tint your lights in 10 steps.

    If you are wanting that sleek look of tinted tail lights, side markers, or 3rd brake light, then you have come to the right place.

  • How to Install Car Inside Window Tint

    Installing auto tinting protects your vehicle's interior from harmful UV damage and cools car so your air conditioner doesn't have to work so hard. Tint also acts as a theft deterrent by limiting...

  • How to Install Window Tint on Stationary Glass

    Tinting your vehicle windows reduces ultraviolet rays and protects the interior of your car as you gain an element of privacy. Window tint also reduces the inside fogging on the side and rear...

  • How to Tint Your Own Windows

    If you want to darken your car's windows without paying a lot for a professional tint, follow these steps to do the job yourself.

  • How to Spray Paint Like a Pro

    In this article you will learn the best way to spray paint anything from wood frames auto parts.

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