It's a really good idea to buy a parts car with major projects that you undertake. The trouble shows itself when your project vehicle turns out to be not much more than a parts car itself—rust, ...

Rust is a scary word as most people think it signals the death of their car but, with basic tools and a little time, you can stop your car rotting away. This isn’t just for full-blown restoration work ...

Not everyone has the equipment and experience to do cut and weld rust repairs. In fact, most hobbyists don’t. That doesn’t need to stop you from stopping rust in its tracks and repairing the damage.

Q I have a 2005 Ford Escape XLS. It has rust spots in three locations that are slowly spreading. I spoke with two local body shops and they both said they do not perform rust repair. They said rust ...

Rust Repair It is finally time to rebuild my 1984 S-10 Blazer. The original plan was a solid axle swap, but first I had to get some rust repair done. Poking around, I discovered that the frame is ...

First, find the car manufacturer’s paint code. Buy automotive touch-up paint in pints and quarts to use in a spray gun, aerosol cans or roller ball applicators. Pro tip: Even if you know how to use a ...

One of the most dreaded problems for anyone restoring a classic car, no matter what year or make, is rust. And one of the most common places that metal "cancer" strikes is in the trunk. If you're ...