The use of a heat gun, especially...
The use of a heat gun, especially on painted surfaces, is a good idea as it will help prevent any paint cracking by making the painted surface malleable.
Socket Insert Kit
Many of us have spent plenty of money on chrome hardware or other finish and the last thing we want is for it to be marked (marred). How does one protect all of those fastener ends? Eastwood offers a nine-piece Socket Insert Kit (PN 12510, $19.98) that comes with SAE and metric molded plastic inserts. (Always check for sale prices as Eastwood often offers discounts.)
The idea is to prevent chrome-plated, polished, or stainless steel hardware from socket or wrench damage. It only takes a moment and the beautiful finish you have fretted over is damaged—permanently.
The Fender Finisher tool will...
The Fender Finisher tool will not only work on fender lips but also for crimping doorskins and straightening bent edges.
The inserts come in either SAE or metric or a kit with both. Inserts for nut or bolt sizes come in 1/4-, 7/16-, 1/2-, and 9/16-inch, or 8, 10, 12, 13, 15 mm. Insert plastic into a socket or wrench to protect the fastener from damage. Each insert is marked with the appropriate fastener size and also the wrench/socket size to use. Typically the wrench or socket is two sizes larger than the bolt fastener.
This is a handy tool (or tools) to have in your toolbox especially for the initial build, routine maintenance, or getting ready for a show. When the time comes to tighten nuts and bolts here is one way to accomplish this without damaging the brightwork.
Don’t use newspaper as masking for painting. Today’s aerosols and base/clears will bleed right through.
Periodically rub a magnet on the shafts of your screwdrivers—you will be delighted with the results.
Power steering systems need to be bled also—once assembled, with the motor running turn the wheels from lock to lock three times to bleed the system.

The kit comes with SAE or...

The kit comes with SAE or metric, or you can order either separately.

Sockets or box wrenches the...

Sockets or box wrenches the SAE or metric molded inserts work nicely.

The wrench or socket is two...

The wrench or socket is two sizes larger than the bolt fastener.