Tag: Cleaning

Most of us carry our tool boxes, hydraulic jacks, spare tires and other car repair supplies inside our trunk so having grease stains is nothing new. The trunk is probably the part of the car that receives the least attention when cleaning. Unlike the car’s body and the interior, the owner of the car is… Continue reading How To Remove Grease Stains Inside a Car Trunk

For anyone who has a nice set of chrome rims and want them to sparkle and shine like when you first bought them, here’s what you do. I know some people will be hesitant on it, but it works. If you can get it, dilute a small amount of battery acid from a car battery… Continue reading Luster and Shine on Chrome Rims

If you live where it snows, chances are you’ve seen more than your share of rusted-out cars. Rust isn’t just ugly — it also reduces your car’s structural strength and can weaken its ability to protect you in an accident. Follow this three-season schedule to help keep your car rust-free.

Tools are wonderful! Without them we could not get even 1/3 of the things done that we normally do throughout the course of a day. That is why it is very important to take care of your shop tools. If you have a wood shop, auto mechanic shop, repair shot – or use tools daily… Continue reading How to Remove Rust From Your Shop Tools.

Ron offers a great tip to keep your tools from sliding around in a tool tray or drawer, while also helping prevent them from rusting. Take a piece of scrap carpet, and cut it to fit the bottom of the drawer or tray. They ought to remain quiet, and, if you do this every couple… Continue reading How To Keep Tools Tidy & Clean

Sometimes you don’t know what you’re going to get involved in, when it comes to working on vehicles, since one problem can easily lead to another. When doing mechanics’ work, though, there’s one thing you know you’ll face:grease and grime! No matter how good you are at mechanical work you can’t prevent your hands –… Continue reading Keep Your Hands Clean

Don’t use kitty litter to get grease and gasoline stains off of cement–you will never get it all. Instead, use powdered dishwasher detergent. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then scrub back and forth with a stiff broom before sweeping it away. It will break down the grease and soak it up at the… Continue reading The Right Way To Get Grease And Gasoline Off Cement!!

Don’t use kitty litter to get grease and gasoline stains off of cement – you will never get it all. Instead, use powdered dishwasher detergent. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then scrub back and forth with a stiff broom before sweeping it away. It will break down the grease and soak it up… Continue reading The Best Way to Get Grease & Gas Stains Off The Shop Floor