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Take The Stress Out Of Fixing Rust On A Car

Rust is the enemy of any car. So when you see rust developing you should try and neutralize it immediately. So how do you go about fixing rust on a car? Depending on the severity of the rust on your vehicle the steps involved could be as little as a coat of paint or very complicated as I recently found out. My auction find Ford Escape hybrid was hiding some nasty rust underneath its rocker panels. It was almost completely rotted out. I quickly realized how severe this was and…

DIY Ceramic Coating: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works

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Can you ceramic coat your own car? Yes, you can! DIY ceramic coating projects are becoming common among gearheads, especially after many of us started working from home and had more time on our hands. Here are some things for you to remember when undertaking a ceramic coating DIY project: Choose the Right Coating Many people can’t differentiate between the different types of protective coatings you can put on a car. We’ll break down some of the most common ones so that you can distinguish between them and know what…

4 Things To Remember For An Epic DIY Car Wash

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Nothing is more satisfying for a gear-head than a DIY car wash and detailing a car at home. While there are people who prefer the convenience of a car wash, many of us prefer cleaning and detailing our cars painstakingly by hand to get that perfect finish. As fun as it is to maintain your car, it can get a bit overwhelming for people who are new to vehicle detailing. Therefore, to make life easier, we have put together a list of 4 things to remember for an Epic DIY…

How To Change The Serpentine Belt On Your Toyota V6

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So this is your guide on how to change the serpentine belt on your Toyota V6. For a while now on my daily driver (2007 Toyota Camry) I’ve had this terrible squeaking noise. It’s the kind of noise that drives you crazy and makes you hate driving it. Some days it would go away and other days it would come back with a vengeance, so I knew it was the belt. I figured out that my engine, the V6 2GFRE, has an easily changeable serpentine belt. It’s a fairly simple…

How To Fix Anything On Your Car Yourself- Mostly

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So you want to know how to fix anything on your car yourself eh? If you’re anything like me you like to wrench on your car when you get the chance; whether its to save money, experiment, or just maybe the problem doesn’t seem big enough to warrant a visit to an actual mechanic, as was the case with my most recent wrenching experience. The Problem So its march, and it’s been pretty cold lately. My daily driver (2007 Toyota Camry) had develop a weird noise coming from the steering…