Archive for the ‘Body’ Category

Scratches after washing your car

Question:
Hi Kevin,
Your web site is fabulous – I googled “car washing” and your site was in the top three that came up. I have just spent 40 minutes reading through your various pages – great information.
Here is my question. I have a 2005 Fire Red Mustang, that just got its first wash after a few [...]

How not to get ripped off by your auto body shop.

I had a visitor contact me the other day to have me look at a repair bill.
She wanted me to review the charges and make sure she was not being ripped off.
It got me thinking about ways to make sure you are getting the best deal on
body work.
Here are a few tips to help you [...]

Hard water and water spots when washing your car

Kevin I, like you, have a need to wash in the most careful way. I use towels, and dry same, in the household dryer with out any smell good agent. Each is washed with no souap, in warm water after each use. My 2003 SSR black, needs 6 to 8 towels after each wash. Question [...]

Rust Removal or Treatment

Question:
Hi Kevin,
Enjoyed the read, just a quick question i a have a 1992 honda prelude 2.2vtec si. Is the engine an interferance engine. Can you also tell me how to treat rust from the inside of body work.
Many thanks,
Andy M.
Answer:
Yes, Your engine is an interference engine.
Rust is tough to get rid of, the best way [...]

Undercoating Your Car, Is it Worth It ?

QUESTION:
Hi Kevin,
Since I am a female I find car people are trying to sell me things for my new car that I don’t really know if it is needed or not. I was reading you web on car care and wondered if you would answer a few concerns.
I have chosen a Honda Fit sport. Then [...]