Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast-and-easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

As hard as we try to avoid it, rust is an inevitable issue with all cars. Sometimes it is just cosmetic, but when it gets into the floors and structural metal, it is a real problem. Unfortunately, ...

Q:A Haitian wrought-iron sculpture has been hanging on our back porch for a few years and suffered the consequences of the weather. Once black, it is covered with rust. The countless sharp edges make ...

From creaky brass door hinges to antique silver, you can rehabilitate the metal in your home with some cheap tools and simple techniques. Steel, brass, silver and aluminum tools, looking as good as ...

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Of the many attributes of steel, the major component used in construction of the body and structural members of all but some of the most recent Mopars, one downside of this product is certain: Steel ...

Did you see in the recent news the catastrophic gas explosion that killed nine people on the island of Jersey in the English Channel? It’s early in the investigation, and the experts may not ever be ...

Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its surfaces, oxygen from the air lingers nearby, and together they begin to quietly attack the metal. The iron in the ...

Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...