Restoration Classic Cars

Restoration Classic Car Tip 4 - Whitewall PreservationPicture Classic Car - Restoration Classic CarsIn the old days we washed the car and then used the same soapy water and a brush to clean the whitewalls. They came out nice and bright. Today's whitewalls seem to turn beige after a few weeks and the auto parts stores' shelves are filled with special sprays and nostrums to clean whitewalls. Many of these products work, but leave a cloudy film on the body of the tire or cause it to lose its soft sheen.Picture Classic Car - Restoration Classic CarsThe reason whitewalls become brown is because of the synthetic compounds in the tire rubber. As the...

Restoration Classic Cars Tip 3 - Those Nasty Magnetic ScrewdriversPicture Classic Car - Restoration Classic CarsIt's tempting to purchase a set of magnetic screwdrivers, isn't it? There are occasions where being able to lift up a dropped screw, nut or c-clip.Picture Classic Car - Restoration Classic Carswith a magnetized screwdriver just makes sense, but don't invest in one. The reason? Because most of the time a magnetized screwdriver will move a fastener around or otherwise make itself a nuisance.Picture Classic Car - Restoration Classic CarsInstead, keep a refrigerator magnet - or other suitable magnet - stuck to your tool box. When you...

Restoration Classic Cars Tip 2 - Masking Made EasyPicture Classic Car - Restoration Classic CarsThe problem: Painting stuff without removing it from the car. You know, that linkage on the carburetor needs some color but you have to do it without painting the carb itself, the intake manifold or valve covers. Or, maybe thePicture Classic Car - Restoration Classic Carspanel holding the radiator could use a coat of paint but it's too much trouble to remove the radiator, hoses, brackets, etc. Maybe you're dyeing the door panel and need to mask the handles, or touching up a small area of the dash. Using newspaper and masking tape is difficult, time-consuming...

Restoration Classic Cars Tip 1 - Chattering Windshield Wipers Sure are Annoying!Picture Classic Car - Restoration Classic CarsWindshield wipers chatter and skip even though they are new? The reason is your windshield is dirty! Yeah, we know you cleaned it with Windex after washing the car, but it's still dirty with an invisible film of road salts and oils. This film must be scrubbed off. The best thing to accomplish this task is Bon Ami cleanser, still found in its original 1940s-style can in the supermarket. Wet down the windshield, liberally sprinkle the powder and scrub with a soft-bristle brush (you know, the kind your Grandmother used to...