Potentially increase resale value on your car by taking care of that rust!
Now one enjoys the sight of rust on their car, especially if they ever have plans to re-sell it as a used car. The better your car looks, the more value it has, and doing away with rust can actually help you earn more money on re-sale. But how do you get rid of this rust, and if it was easy, wouldn't everyone be doing it? Fortunately, fixing car rust simply takes a little education and initiative. We'll supply the education; the initiative is up to you.
First, you'll need the right tools. An effective way to prep a rust area for re-painting is to sand it down. This is difficult to do by hand, so a sanding wheel will be most effective - use 150 grit. Don't necessarily aim to get rid of all of the rust at this stage of the game; instead, simply work to make the surface consistent with the rest of the car. You'll want to notice the change in level as little as possible. While you're using the sanding wheel, don't try to do too much work at once. Instead, work in small increments so that you avoid large mistakes that will be difficult to go back and fix.
After using a power sanding wheel, it's time to use sandpaper by hand - again, using 150 grit. You'll use this sandpaper to wear down any of the stubborn rust spots that still seem to be hanging on. Make sure that the area is now fully smoothened out and ready for a new paint application.
Using painter's tape (that doesn't leave behind much adhesive) to corner off the section of rust, you're going to be applying some primer next. Apply a few coats of primer but make sure to focus on thoroughness rather than thickness. You want the primer to get in as many little areas as possible so that the layer of paint you apply afterwords will be complete.
After applying a few coats of primer, let it dry overnight. When you're ready to paint, use your color-matched paint and apply in thin coats similar to the way you applied primer. When you apply one coat, wait a few hours for it to dry before applying another one, and once you're finished, let the area dry overnight.
If you already had a power sander handy, this repair probably didn't cost you much money at all - it's a great way to keep your car looking fresh and new, and possibly increase the re-sale value.
Photo Credits: OpenSkyMedia
Originally posted 2009-09-18 03:46:34.
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Posted by Fix Handyman on June 29, 2010 in
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Spyware is to Computer what Trojan Horse is to Troy.
Along with the modern conveniences commonly associated with today's computers and laptops, we have one serious drawback: the things just don't always seem to work! This is especially true if you grew up in a generation that wasn't familiar with computers - why does your computer run so slow and always seem to keep freezing? In this article, we'll look at how to fix a computer loaded with spyware. After all, it's important to get back to that game of "Age of Kings."
First, you'll have to be sure that the problem with your computer is actually spyware. If it is, you should be able to remove it, but if your computer's problems rest in its actual hardware or construction, you'll probably want to get in touch with the manufacturer for some help. In some cases, a computer might be beyond fixing and you'll need to have it replaced. If your problem is only the spyware, you should be able to sweep it clean using the following technique.
Disconnect your computer from the internet - this might even be a good habit to keep up every night. Once your computer's disconnected from the Web, power it down by clicking "Shut down," or whatever proper way you have at your disposal. Give it a minute to shut down properly, and then have an anti-spyware CD ready. You'll re-boot your computer, this time with the CD ready to go. Once the computer's been started up, insert the CD and install the software.
Run a deep and wide software scan to find and track down the spyware on your system. (Note: You might want to set aside a day to handle this so that you can let the software take its sweet time). Periodically check in with your computer to see how far the scan has progressed. Once it's finished, go through with all the "deletes" you can to clear off the spyware from your computer.
After this is done, give your computer another re-boot and connect it back on to the computer. Make sure to note that the anti-spyware software you just installed might contribute to a longer start-up because it will automatically come on with your computer; if you don't want this, try to configure the options to meet your needs.
Your computer should now be spyware-free, or at least freshly cleaned. Now, back to "Age of Kings"!
Photo Credits: Darcy McCarty
Originally posted 2009-09-09 03:22:42.
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Posted by Fix Handyman on May 14, 2010 in
Computer, Tech Repair
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