Top tips?

[Cavcraft]

I thought there was a thread for this (top tips) but couldn't find it, so here goes:

 

For small scratches, scuffs and stone chips spray some of the paint into the cap of the aerosol, stir it up a little with a small artist's type brush then wait a couple of minutes for it to go a bit thicker. Then simply use the brush to touch up small scratches etc and Robert's your mum's brother. Don't let the paint get too thick though as it's far harder to apply.

 

Anyone want to add any other potentially useful car related tips?

[ashmicro]

I have had good results by applying paint with a match to small chips.

 

TOP TIP: Do not, under any circumstances, get red cayenne pepper on your nob.

[Station]

Carb cleaner removes stubborn sticky bits from paint, and, basically, everything else.

 

Use a cheese grater on hardening filler to flatten it out.

 

Admitting to using salt in the 100% water coolant system instead of antifreeze during periods of winter where the chances of it freezing was also 100%, and then claiming 'it actually worked' pisses off members on automotive internet forums.

 

ash, I got red cayenne pepper (powder) on my knobend last night, it felt like a rod of decaying plutonium had taken up residence inside the length of my 'jap's eye'.

[Shep Shepherd]

Orange-coloured translucent glass paint from art shops is very effective at turning normal bulbs into bulbs suitable for use with clear indicator lenses, such as the ones fitted to Volvo V70s

[cobblers]

When removing track rod ends and other ball joints that sit in a taper, don't hit the end of the thread and try and knock them out - Hit the side of the steering arm hard, and the taper will bounce out and you'll not bugger the end of the thread up

 

Image stolen from the internets:

[cobblers]

Orange-coloured translucent glass paint from art shops is very effective at turning normal bulbs into bulbs suitable for use with clear indicator lenses, such as the ones fitted to Volvo V70s

 

 

Normal orange car paint works too. If you put a thin coat of wheel silver over this, then you get OMG SILVATEK bulbs for a fraction of the price. It'll probably flake off in about ten minutes tho.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Bid on/won something on eBay you dont really want? Just tell the seller that your wife/kids/hamster/au pair bid on it. Its a convincing excuse and most sellers will be sympathetic to the awkward predicament you are now in thanks to the irresponsible behaviour of members of your household.

[Station]

Winding back pesky brake cylinders:

 

 

Removing (extremely tight) top nuts of Macpherson struts:

 

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

If you make use of your car's reserve fuel tank, move the lever back to 'main tank' after filling up. Otherwise you will weep with frustration next time you run dry.

[Station]

Prevent tapered bolts from spinning in the steering knuckle (Cavalier pictured):

 

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I just LOL'd at that picture.

[Station]

Thread had more resistance than the taper! That stopped it!

 

Easy rust removal - battery charger and baking soda:

 

 

 

[Negative Creep]

Remain unaffected by rising fuel prices by always putting £20 in the tank

[CreepingJesus]

^But don't use the bowl for your dishes afterwards.

[Rusty Pelican]

WD40 sprayed on carpet / seats removes oil , also good for starting stubborn engines and getting off the glue from removed window stickers