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by ProStreetDriver
Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: How to Rebuild Brake Calipers (VIDEO)
Replies: 1
Views: 1783

DIY: How to Rebuild Brake Calipers (VIDEO)

Video tutorial on how to rebuild brake calipers on your vehicle. For this I’m using my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 as an example, these are two piston calipers, however the same process still applies to single piston calipers too. Being that the truck is going through for a safety, these do need to be repai...
by ProStreetDriver
Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: How to Flush Brake Fluid Using a Pressure Bleeder (VIDEO)
Replies: 2
Views: 5030

How to Flush Brake Fluid Using a Pressure Bleeder (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi3hRDgviDA Video tutorial on how to flush your vehicle’s brake fluid using a pressure bleeder. I am working with a 2007 Volvo C30. There is usually specific maintenance intervals for brake fluid and this information can be found in your vehicle’s owner’s manual...
by ProStreetDriver
Sun Oct 15, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: How to Find a Parasitic Battery Drain
Replies: 0
Views: 6883

How to Find a Parasitic Battery Drain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNEpCqcxImU&index=34&list=PLD7BFBBF628EF2525 Video tutorial on how to find a battery drain on your vehicle. So a battery drain, also known as a parasitic drain is a load on your electrical system which should be there that will eventually dissipate the charge ...
by ProStreetDriver
Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: How to Easily Deodorize a Vehicle's Interior
Replies: 2
Views: 7538

How to Easily Deodorize a Vehicle's Interior

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_LYaOyoo8 Video tutorial on how to deodorize a vehicle’s interior. This was an older video I produced back in 2011, I wanted to increase the quality of this video by providing more information on unanswered questions. This is a common method used by mechanics and de...
by ProStreetDriver
Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: How to Make Portable Auxiliary Work Lights (VIDEO)
Replies: 1
Views: 3706

How to Make Portable Auxiliary Work Lights (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHbNTdePorE Video tutorial on how to make portable auxiliary lights for your vehicle. For this I am using two flood lights from Oedro, 4 inch 27 watt led light from their Brave Man T1 series. These particular portable auxiliary lights can be mounted anywhere on your v...
by ProStreetDriver
Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: How to Apply CQuartz Nano Coating to Wheels (VIDEO)
Replies: 1
Views: 7841

How to Apply CQuartz Nano Coating to Wheels (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUn4dgXsplw Video tutorial on how to apply CQuartz nano coating to your wheels. CQuartz a nano ceramic coating that takes place of wax which is supposed to last about two years. The coating is 2-3 microns on thickness, therefore is does add a layer above your vehicle’...
by ProStreetDriver
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: How to Unclog a Sunroof Drain (VIDEO)
Replies: 0
Views: 4373

How to Unclog a Sunroof Drain (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7S0E4xYdqU Video tutorial on how to unplug a sunroof drain. Depending on where you live, sunroof drains may become plugged sooner than later. If you live in a treed area, it can happen more often as there is larger particles floating around in the air which would eve...
by ProStreetDriver
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: DIY: How to Polish Aluminum Like a Mirror (VIDEO)
Replies: 1
Views: 7497

DIY: How to Polish Aluminum Like a Mirror (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCIZWyfXlLo Video tutorial on how to polish aluminum with a mirror finish. As an example I am using a piece of aluminum square stock, but I have used this method many times before on valve covers, other aluminum engine components, motorcycle parts, throttle bodies, ca...
by ProStreetDriver
Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: How to Troubleshoot a Starter (VIDEO)
Replies: 0
Views: 4154

DIY: How to Troubleshoot a Starter (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1nlbeXtVmQ Video tutorial on how to diagnose the starter on your vehicle. If you are having an issue with the starter or starting circuit, the engine of your vehicle will not turn over. If the engine does turn over, then you are having an issue relating to somewhere ...
by ProStreetDriver
Sat Jun 18, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: How to Rebuild a Starter Motor (VIDEO)
Replies: 0
Views: 5358

DIY: How to Rebuild a Starter Motor (VIDEO)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tN3vhIW3Fc Video tutorial on how to rebuild a starter yourself at home. This is a great way to save money considering it’s only about $10 for replacement parts and a rebuilt replacement can around $150 depending on the vehicle. The repair maybe slightly more if you h...
by ProStreetDriver
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: How to Remove the Paint or Clear Coat from Wheels (VIDE
Replies: 0
Views: 4121

DIY: How to Remove the Paint or Clear Coat from Wheels (VIDE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsOxJqVHyI8 Video tutorial on how to easily strip the paint or clear coat off a set of wheels. Obviously there are various methods that can be used but not everyone owns or has access to the equipment needed. This is an at home method which can be done in the comforts...
by ProStreetDriver
Fri May 13, 2016 10:22 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: How to Remove and Lubricate Disc Brake Sliding Pins
Replies: 0
Views: 4014

DIY: How to Remove and Lubricate Disc Brake Sliding Pins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oODS9Iel2s4 Video tutorial on how to remove and lubricate the sliding pins on a disc brake assembly. Sliding pins, also known as guide pins allow your caliper to float, so when your brake pedal is applied, the braking surface on both sides of the rotor can be used. Wh...
by ProStreetDriver
Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Leather Repair and Kit Review
Replies: 0
Views: 3990

DIY: Leather Repair and Kit Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GlL9CRmIcc Video on a review and demonstration using a leather repair kit from Refinish Coatings. Refinish Coatings is a company which makes restoration kits for both leather and vinyl applications. These kits can be applied to a variety of products such as automotiv...
by ProStreetDriver
Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:52 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Headlight Restoration using Clear Coat
Replies: 3
Views: 4497

DIY: Headlight Restoration using Clear Coat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgNNMj0gGbA Video tutorial on how to refinished hazy/foggy plastic headlights by applying clear coat. This is intended to be a long term method compared to the other two methods which I have done in the past that was the wet sanding/polishing method and the method usi...
by ProStreetDriver
Sat May 03, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: DIY: Polishing Headlights with Toothpaste
Replies: 0
Views: 5937

DIY: Polishing Headlights with Toothpaste

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD0EcKrfA7M Video Tutorial on how to polish your headlights with toothpaste. This method does actually work, but it can be very work intensive compared to my other method of wet sanding. This works similar as to applying a polishing compound because toothpaste does co...

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