Is your convertible top coming apart from the window? See how the DIY salvage guy handles convertible top repairs. For tools, you’ll want to make sure you have rhino glue, suction clamps for the window, latex gloves, and isopropyl alcohol. The first step is to clean. You’ll want to make sure to use gloves to keep your hands free of any rhino glue residue. Video Source Step two is to add the glue. Rhino glue is not the best substance for all projects, but it works especially well on vinyl and has great reviews on Amazon. Apply the glue between the mirror edges and the underside of the vinyl material.…

The diesel engine was invented in 1893 by a guy named Rudolf Diesel. It was originally designed to run on peanut oil. While the efficiency of the gasoline engine is 25 to 30%, the diesel engine was designed to run at 50%, which is a much greater efficiency to safe fuel. Now we all know that there are gas engines and diesel engines, but what’s the difference? Diesel engines are more efficient than gasoline engines because they use a higher compression ratio. This means that the air is compressed more in the cylinders, which makes the fuel explosion much more powerful, thus providing more power to the crankshaft. Video Source…

If your brakes just gave out, watch this video to learn the top tips for repairing your brakes. Most people don’t know that brake repair is possible to do themselves, but with these tips, you can get your car back on the road. The first tip is to work with your car and not against it. Turn the steering wheel to give you easier access when removing the caliper bolts. Video Source It is wise to grease the guide pins. Clean it with a towel and use silicon paste to ensure they slide freely. The third tip is to get the caliper off. Don’t let it dangle by the brake…

Your car’s windows are of course designed to allow you to see what’s going on, both on the road and in your surroundings. Although this is typically a benefit, there is also a bad side. Where there’s light, there’s heat, which can damage the car’s interior. However, the world of cars has a solution. Auto window tinting can reduce how much light and heat get into your car. Tint work involves darkening all windows except your windshield, and many auto manufacturers offer a factory tint alternative for the back windows. Video Source Hiring a professional to tint your windows is a low-risk thing to do. DIY window tint can lead…