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Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish a chrome car rim using Flitz Polish and a buff ball. In this polishing tip we polish a Jeep wheel using Flitz Metal Polish and a Flitz BuffBall. The tutorial includes detailed work instructions and best practices.
Materials:
Flitz Metal Polish in a 5.29 ounce (150 grm) tube...
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This automotive video series covers "What to Look Out for" before buying a Volkswagen bug. The first video shows you the first few sections that you should inspect before purchasing a classic VW.
Part two shows you how to check the heater channel sections and gives you good examples of ROT.
Part three shows you the seals, fender bead, and wh...
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Greg Lyles of Final Touch Detailing shows us the quickest and easiest way to clean your automobile wheels using environmentally-friendly products. Greg uses a VOC-compliant acid in a spray bottle. It works best on chrome or aluminum wheels and won't hurt the metal, tires or your driveway. Spray the rims thoroughly with the acid, making sure to g...
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Wheels of Steel is a virtual browser-based turntable emulator created by Scott Schiller, a Canadian developer who works on Flickr at Yahoo. This project will appeal to those who A) dig turntablism and B) are knowledgeable in web development. I know nothing of the latter, but from what I can tell, Wheels of Steel appears to be significant because...
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As Popsci says, these DIY snow vehicles show winter who's boss. The Snow Chopper Two government employed mechanics in Antarctica built a "snow chopper" with junkyard parts and trash. The engine and track are from a totaled 1981 Ski-Doo Elan, and everything else from "savvy dumpster diving". This beast cost only $10 to build. "Using pipes salvag...
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To create a Tropic of Cancer fashion makeup look, first cover your eyebrows with wax gel by warming it up and then applying it to your eyebrows. Next, use a blender brush and apply Conceal-a-Wheel concealer to your eyebrow. Set with powder and press it in with a cotton ball or Kleenex. Apply concealer to the under eye area. Apply primer to the e...
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Drawing uniform, symmetrical gears can be difficult, whether you do it by hand or on the computer. If you have Inkscape , though, it's much easier! Start with the gears effect included in Inkscape. For the current version 0.46 you can find it in Effects > Render > Gears. In the upcoming 0.47 it was moved to Extensions > Render > Gears. Adjust pa...
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If you or someone you know owns a motorcycle , a scooter , a bicycle , or even a small car, you've probably noticed that it's easy to get stuck at traffic lights. An understanding of why it happens can reveal some methods that will help turn any red light to green. This will save time, gas and frustration by you not having you wait what seems li...
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A netbook is the popular small version of a notebook computer . Most people purchase a netbook as an economic second computer that offers better mobility. Make sure you get enough mobility and set it up to have maximum screen space and readable text. Hardware Considerations Choose the right screen size . Most people with good eyesight go for the...
