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Unusual uses of WD-40
WD-40 is a solvent with added mineral oil. The product has a low viscosity, which allows it to be used as an aerosol and penetrate into any, even the smallest holes, cavities or cracks. Popularity of WD-40
Do-it-yourself bracket for a car fire extinguisher
According to traffic regulations, every car must have a fire extinguisher. The following regulatory act: “Code of Rules SP 9.13130.2009” determines the volume of this device (for passenger cars 2 liters) and type (powder or carbon dioxide). The same document defines
How to quickly clean battery terminals
There are cases when the battery terminals become covered with a white or greenish coating. This is the oxidation of metals, it is also called electrochemical corrosion. At first it does not manifest itself in any way, except for its unaesthetic appearance, but in the end
How to restore a car battery with baking soda
Hello friends! Today I want to tell you another simple, effective way to extend the life of your old battery. We all know very well that a lead-acid battery is not an eternal thing. And even if you carefully watch
Removing bitumen stains from a car body
Bitumen stains on a car's paintwork are a real problem that needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. The body becomes especially actively contaminated with resin with the onset of warm weather, when road workers begin their favorite “pothole repair”. Fine
The most powerful penetrating lubricant
The penetrating lubricant that will be discussed is many times superior to the most common WD-40, which everyone loves to use when unscrewing old, rusty bolts and nuts. Very often, when trying to unscrew a rusty threaded
How to repair a crack in a car windshield
Damage to car windshields includes cracks, chips and even holes. Sometimes this happens due to the fault of the air conditioner being turned on in a heated car, as a result of a temperature change. But more often than others, mechanical damage occurs from
Full compressor from a refrigerator
Recently, compressors have gained popularity among tinkerers. They are made on the basis of almost any engine, calculating the power of the base unit depending on the number of consumers. In demand for home workshops
Moisture-proof coating - liquid glass
I will show you how to make a simple and cheap water-repellent or moisture-proof coating - liquid glass. It has long been used by car enthusiasts, covering headlights, windows and the entire body of their car with it. This coating is relevant especially in spring and autumn.
Making WD-40 with your own hands
All motorists, and not only others, are familiar with the drug with the official name WD 40. It is popularly nicknamed “vdshka” and is used as a universal remedy for displacing moisture, softening rust and removing corrosion from metal parts. WITH
Refrigerator compressor for inflating tires
Compressor equipment is becoming more and more popular and in demand, because it is made in a wide variety of modifications and sizes. The power of compressed air is widely used in workshops, factories and factories. Home craftsmen also do not bypass this
Interior cleaning device
A budget converter or foam generator that I made from a garden sprayer through simple modifications. Now I have a small-sized foam sprayer, with which I can quickly and easily clean the interior. The thing is very
PVC pipe compressor
A compressor with a receiver made of PVC pipe is really possible! Surely none of the craftsmen will argue that a compressor is simply irreplaceable in the workshop. Today, many available tools are available for these devices. Yes, and economically
Automatic 12V charger
This is a very simple attachment circuit for your existing charger.Which will monitor the battery charge voltage and, when the set level is reached, disconnect it from the charger, thereby preventing
The simplest anti-theft device
Such a device can be made quite quickly and simply. Complex and expensive parts are not required, but despite this, the device can be very useful in protecting your favorite “horse”. Currently, anti-theft devices have gone the way
Electronic desulfator
Anyone who has ever wondered “why a battery fails” knows that most batteries fail precisely because of sulfation of the plates. All lead-acid batteries are susceptible to this phenomenon. I was surprised by the ease of operation
LED indestructible carrier for car enthusiasts
Many people know this feeling when, in the midst of repairs, a portable incandescent lamp falls and fails. The words are different, but for some reason they are all not quite printed. To keep your nerves in order, you are invited to
Electronic battery recovery
According to statistics, more than half of batteries fail due to plate sulfation. I won’t go into detail about the reasons why this phenomenon occurs, but in a small part it is due to improper use of the battery. And in
Stabilizer for LEDs and DRLs
Almost all motorists are familiar with the problem of rapid failure of LED lamps. Which are often placed in side lights, daytime running lights (DRLs) or other lights.As a rule, these LED lamps have low power and
DIY garage rack
I was tired of paying rent for a storage unit and I wanted to get my garage in order, so I decided it was time to make some shelving. At first I thought about purchasing them, but after calculating how much they would cost, I got the idea to make
Simple desk with drawers
In this master class I will show you how to make an inexpensive and simple work desk with drawers from plywood in which you can store tools and other things.
DIY socket wrench
Every time I've done an oil change on my van myself, I've had trouble changing the oil filter. The reason is that to replace it you need to unscrew the cap, on top of which there is a hexagonal nut-like
Simple power amplifier 4x50 W
This is the simplest audio amplifier, capable of delivering 50 watts of power to each of the four channels. This adds up to 200 watts of sound power. And this, as it turned out, is not the limit. The microcircuit on which the amplifier is built can give 80
Universal key
Hello everyone dear friends! Today we will make a very simple and effective device, which will certainly be useful to people who do auto repair, plumbing, carpentry, etc. Such a thing may well be useful in