Customized Cars

Typically, cars were not made for off-roading, but you may want to slightly modify your vehicle for some off-highway use. You may live in an area that has a lot of snowfall and would rather drive...

Used for both advertising and decoration, vinyl clings are prone to fade and discolor from their constant exposure. They should periodically be replaced. A little patience and know-how can help...

Dry sump oiling systems are primarily used in racing and off road vehicles and offer improvements to engine lubrication through higher pressures, constant oil supply and horsepower gains for the...

While it's easy to purchase a set of lowering springs for your car, you can save some money by simply cutting the stock springs. This also gives you the ability to fine tune the ride height by...

While painting a car with the conventional method of using a spray gun and a spray booth results in a terrific paint job, it is also expensive, time consuming and takes considerable skill and...

Even if you don't live in New Orleans, it's fun to get in the Mardi Gras spirit. If your local community has a Mardi Gras parade, decorate your golf cart and join in the frolic. Even if there is...

The great thing about modifying your vehicle is that there are no rules. Want to cut it in half and swap the steering wheel to the rear? Go for it, and have fun doing it. That's why it totally...

The 4R100 transmission is a sturdy and heavy-duty transmission preferred by off-road enthusiasts due to its ease of maintenance and seemingly infinite upgrade possibilities. If you have come into...

Backing up a vehicle isn't a difficult task, but if you're driving a Nissan Frontier and you have a bed full of stuff, the job just got a lot tougher. Fortunately, installing a backup camera isn't...

Personal touches on a car can be made to either the interior or the exterior. For restaurants, catering companies, or the dedicated beach goer, the scallop is symbolic. Widely known for being a...

Using anti-seize on your wheel studs is an easy way to ensure that you will be able to get the wheels off should you need to change a flat tire. Anti-seize is a compound, usually silver in color,...

Used to raise the body of an off-road vehicle, coil spring spacers are a great way to gain a couple inches of altitude without replacing the springs. Though most people who purchase coil springs...

If you want to inexpensively keep your truck cooler during hot days or save your interior from deterioration then tint your truck windows. It doesn't have to cost a lot. Professionals charge at...

Most Ford vehicles come with a standard CD player/radio installed in the dashboard of the vehicle. And while this can be convenient for some, others who prefer a CD player with a few more bells...

I've been interested in cars since I was a small child. My dad owned a 69 Mustang Mach one. He restored it back to almost original condition. I was always trying to get him to tint the windows,...

Having a truly custom car means that everything is custom, including the interior. Building a custom seat may seem like a daunting task, but if you have basic welding skills, use the right tools...

The hood scoop was developed as a way to increase air flow around the carburetors of engines in early model muscle cars and street rods. With an opening that pointed forward or back, a hood scoop...

Now that you've built a powerful race machine that you take to the drag strip every weekend in the summer, you need to learn some tricks of the trade in repairing and fixing a drag race car at the...

Every customized car needs a customized interior and creating an original design for your own car seat covers is the perfect way to accomplish this. By creating your own designs for you car...

If you are a serious hunter, your truck may be painted with a camouflage pattern. Besides hunters, fishermen and even military enthusiasts will appreciate a camouflage paint job, especially if it...

A camouflage paint job on a motorcycle really sets a bike apart from the crowd. This type of paint job can be in honor of time served in the military, a gift to friend in the army or just a great...

Nothing says Harley quite like killer flames painted on your motorcycle. Getting a flame paint job, however, is expensive. Save money by creating your own custom paint job with some basic enamel...

There are lots of reasons why someone would want to lift a body of a vehicle off of a frame, and most of them have to do with restoration. Older cars and trucks are separated from the frame to do...

Owning a semi truck is all about independence. One of the best ways to show your independence is by decorating your semi truck with personalized decals of your own design. No one can buy a decal...

Designing your own custom car rims can seem like something only automobile manufacturers can do. However, with today's digital technology, designing your own car rims can be much easier than you...

Automotive manufacturers design and build efficiently. While some cars and trucks can be overpriced according to the "craftsmanship" that the maker includes, each model has specific instruction...

If your bike is looking skanky and you need to get that old thrill back or if you just want to spruce it up for a sale, here is how easy it is to put a super pro looking, fresh paint job on the...

If you've ever dreamed of becoming a race car driver, but couldn't afford to buy your own race car, then you may want to try out go-kart racing. Go-kart racing is a fun hobby that people of all...

Have you ever wanted to have professional looking flames on your car or truck? Mild or wild? I designed "Bag of Flames" for the do-it-yourselfer. This kit is designed to enable anyone...

Learn how to install your under glow like a pro does it. So you wont lose so much money paying someone else to do it for you.

Some people call them art cars, others prefer the term mutant vehicles. Filmmaker Harrod Blank settled for calling them wild wheels, which is what he titled his documentary about these customized...

This article will guide you through the basic steps of choosing a spray gun for auto paint.

This how to article is how to avoid being a ricer. The definition of a ricer is a person who has a car weather domestic(American)or import(Japanese/European) and applies various cheap addition's...

If you want truly customized interiors and exteriors for your car, RV, van or even your home, building with fiberglass is a great option. You can create a lightweight, strong and totally...

A lot of people like to listen to loud music when they drive around their neighborhoods. Unfortunately, this sometimes means the whole neighborhood can hear the tunes. Loud stereo noise can also...

Most cars on the road are driven to simply get you from here to there, whether it be home, work, the store or a friend's house. But some people are not satisfied using their cars for commuting...

You have a 1988 Ford Bronco that you want to lift about 3 inches. You want to buy a body lift kit for it complete with nylon spacers and bolts and all the essential parts. The kits that are...

Removing the back seat from your Mustang can eliminate around 30 lbs. of weight, depending on the year and model. Mustang enthusiasts are always looking for ways to speed up their quarter-mile by...

Painting over chrome and making it stick for the long run requires a special preparation process. There are a world of colors you can use to customize you car's chrome and make it very special; or...

Make sure the curved areas are especially clean before attempting to apply graphics. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Do not pressure wash a vehicle that has graphics and decals. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Begin the dry top hinge method by taping the area where you want your vinyl. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

For the wet center hinge method, first find the center mark of the application area. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Use clear masking when applying vinyl on top of vinyl. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

You will need a little squeegee with a sharp edge to remove graphics or decals from a vehicle. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Use a grease pencil to mark your area at the beginning of the wet quick method. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Recheck to make sure that the graphics on either side of the vehicle are mirror images before using the wet top hinge method. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in...

Make sure you have plenty of tape for your custom trimming. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Remember to keep the air bubbles out with your squeegee when using the dry center hinge method. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.

Window cleaner will help prepare the vehicle's surface prior to application. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video.