Left over sheet metal from a section of the rear quater panel I didn't use

 

Hey, I have to testify about the vinegar. I put some really nasty exhaust hanger parts in vinegar and let it set while we were out of town. Cleaned them up right to bare metal. Very cool.

 

Just read an artical in Muscle Car Review on wiper component restoration to GM. First was they used "John Deer" Blitz Black medium-gloss black paint. good match for GM black. But what I read was to restore the plastic tank was to make a mixture of water and bleech and soak the tank over night. Not yellow any more.

 

Also read that soaking plastic pcs in break fluid will remove paint from the plastic. Just rince in soapy water and ready to referbish.

 

Headlight restorer for tail lights, backup lights etc.
I used Sylvania's Kit.

 

HA! Good one. soaking ANYTHING in brake fluid will take any paint off it. Rinse with LOTS of fresh water. Brake fluid readily absorbs water and is biodegradable so plenty of water helps dilute it to the point where it is not harmful to anything.

 

sawdust or ground up corn cobb works great for oil floor dry and you can burn it when its swept up

 

"I have had alot of luck polishing chrome with the DULL side of aluminum foil. Fold it up and make it into a pad, dip it into water, and press it onto the sill to fill in the grooves. Use it as a sanding block. Use it on the underside of the sill before attacking the face with whatever you end up using. Aluminum foil is very soft and you dont run the risk of scratching your chrome with it since its softer than steel, unlike using sandpaper or other abrasives, but still removes oxidation and grime and polishes. And when mixed with water a chemical reaction happens as you rub it which becomes its own buffing compound. Just keep the foil damp and be sure you are using the DULL side of the sheet. You should be able to buff it all without removing your logos I would think, maybe use a little tape for protection while buffing the metal."
"Hope this helps. This method will work on any of your exterior molding as well. Just, as with anything, do a sample in an inconspicuous place first."

Found this piece of advice from "70Cutt" in another thread and thought it would fit great!

 

One of the most indispensible tools in my garage - Baby pools!! Diameter covers engine and trans. They can't be beat for a cheap (4-5 bucks) catch basin.

 

Thanks for all the great ideas. If you read something in another thread, copy it here. keep coming with the ideas

 

here ya go no timing tape needed i forgot this is one of the things i do instead of buying timing tape. Use the tab mark it every 8 degree's voila

 

When welding a hard to get to patch panel use a couple of magnets to secure it to the body, after a couple of tacks pull them off....Tedd

 

0000 steel wool makes old chrome shine!

 

Been awhile since we had a new trick. What do you say?

 

When you've forgotten to buy more GoJo and run out, you can clean your hand with dishwashing liquid soap and sugar....

 

I looked through most of these posts but I don't recall seeing this one.
Run a file down at the end of the threads length wise, can use cut off wheels or hack saw to do the same thing.

Pat

 

Also if you have old black oil on your hands clean them with new oil.
railguy

 

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Like the title says, you make a tap if you don't have a tap set on hand!
works best for cleaning threads or chasing. I have worked as a tech in the field, sometimes on service call you can't always bring or remember to take everything.

Regards Pat

 

If you have not tried EVAPORUST for rust removal... do so.

Amazing. Did a few little carb parts lately, came out looking like new steel.

Candle wax is BY FAR the best rusty bolt solution, but please beware the FLAMMABLE fumes it gives off when melted.

 

This is an an old trick but cheap and effective.
It's a tool you make with a 1/2" drive deep socket, a 4 inch nut and bolt and a washer to break the ball joint studs loose from the steering knuckle. I just did the front end on my Custom Cruiser and using only the tool and an open end wrench had them broken loose in a few minutes.
No using a pickle fork or beating on them with a BFH to break them loose.

BJtoolS.jpg

 

sorry didn't see the title.
railguy

 

Got old tint you dont want to pay to remove? Use a clothes steamer . Let it soak in a spot for about 5 minutes and you can peel it right off, glue and all. If you dont have a steamer you can use an iron as well. Clothes steamer costs about 40 i think

 

Here's one EVERYONE can relate to, and use;

STAINS ON CEMENT- Take some oil dry, and rub it in with a brick - circular motions - GONE!!!

Amazed a friends father with that one, as I was waiting for him!

 

Toothpaste works for this too.

When polishing highly oxidized aluminum, sprinkle flour on your buffing pad along with your polishing compound to make it a little more abrasive.

 

Need a way to hold a motor and dont want to buy na engine stand?

Build one outta wood!!!


Oh and Admins can we get this stickied and maybe name changed for people to see?

 

need to remove a bearing race? weld a bead around the center of the race and if it dont fall out it will tap out easy ALSO to put the new one in a hub (I even used it on frontwheel drive hubs) a threaded rod and some washers will pull it in nicely if you dont have a press.

 

Broke the oil tube off in the block and cant get it out? Just use these handy items and it SHOULD come right out.

insert the threads into the dipstick tube and start cranking her down. the lag bolt will actually bite into the tube and pull the tube out of the block.

Totally had to put a quick one together in the garage to show you guys what i was talking about.

Lag bolt
Socket
Washer

 

Here is another idea from a member.


"I have done this on a couple sets of tail lights. If you pull them off the car, soak them in a bucket of liquid drain cleaner over night. This will remove all of the paint but will not harm the plastic.

This is also a great trick for putting a shine back on the clear lenses up front."

 

I always would walk around on it to crush the floor dry so it soaks up faster. Your idea is better!

This one is pretty easy but might help?
When trying to fill a tire thats being stuborn to seal the bead. Take out the valve and fill with your shop nozzle. Just enough more flow to seat the tire.

 

Kids don't try this at home!Inflat a tractor or heavy equipment tire with starting fluid with the bead broken spray starting fluid all around the inside of the tire.then stand back and through a match at it.When the starting fluid ignites it blows the tire back on and inflates it all at the same time.Once the tire is on the ignition stops for lack of air.I've seen it done.Pretty cool to watch.
railguy

 

"A little dab will do ya." or ya going to be ....................never mind.

 

Here is one i made with 2 sockets, a washer and a small bolt to keep em from slipping.
I used the big nuts on the ball joints to give me the leverage...

Still had to whack it after running out of arm strength!

I would always gring it in with my shoes in a pinch but that can leave black marks...


Video or I don't believe it!

 

I used this example just because of the title!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL_7Dq8vvYA

There are lots of examples though. This is an old trail trick. If you break the bead on your trail tire you can re-seat it and fully inflate it all at once! This will work with the truck on the tire, on the ground!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdYCs...eature=related

 

Now that is cool! However when the gasses cool, the tire is no longer inflated... It does seat it well though!!

 

This thread has some great stuff! Thank you all for sharing your "experience"...

 

If you ever changed a motor cycle tire before you know how hard it is to get the inner tube stem in through the hole in the rim.The last time I did it I used an old valve gut with a piece of wire through it.Thread the wire in through the hole and pull worked great.I'm sure some body make one some where but making it your self makes it a cheap trick.
railguy

Tip is for inner tube not steam as shown in pics.
railguy

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Made this engine brace out of a peice of an old folding lawn chair.

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railguy

 

Scrap CDs (made of polycarb) can be cut up into handy scrapers, for removing paint overspray, adhesive, stickers, etc from plastic or painted metal surfaces without damaging the surfaces.

Thick plastic bags from fertilizer, weed killer, or birdfood make great drop cloths for under oil change pans, parts being painted, etc. They are thicker than the average trash bag and can often be used multiple times - just wipe clean when done..

 

Piston rings broken in half work as paint scrapers too.