Instructables: exploring - workshop - cars - cheap http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:58:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 DIY Cargo Screen http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cargo-Screen/
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:27:15 PDT
SatNav Bean Bag Dashboard Mount for free http://www.instructables.com/id/SatNav-Bean-Bag-Dashboard-Mount-for-free/
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Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:13:37 PST
How to remove window tint for under $30 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-window-tint-for-under-30/
How to remove window tint for under $30 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/EVGN/H9K2FZ7J/FFMEVGNH9K2FZ7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/EVGN/H9K2FZ7J/FFMEVGNH9K2FZ7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/EVGN/H9K2FZ7J/FFMEVGNH9K2FZ7J.SMALL.jpg GrimWarhawk In this instructable, I'll cover how to remove window tinting from your car windows.  It takes about 5 minutes for side windows and 15 for a rear window. Let's get started! Gather Your Supplies You're going to need some stuff. 1 - Razor Blade ($1 for a 5 pack) 1 - Upholstery Steamer ($29 at the...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:15:06 PST
Rally style polyurethane mud flaps for $20 http://www.instructables.com/id/Rally-style-polyurethane-mud-flaps-for-20/
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:55:25 PDT
$25 DIY Roof Cross Bars http://www.instructables.com/id/25-DIY-Roof-Cross-Bars/
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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:07:09 PDT
Mini Tractor From Go kart parts http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Tractor-From-Go-kart-parts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/9YSO/GQRAVTAQ/FIM9YSOGQRAVTAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/9YSO/GQRAVTAQ/FIM9YSOGQRAVTAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/9YSO/GQRAVTAQ/FIM9YSOGQRAVTAQ.SMALL.jpg flyingchainsaw I built this tractor because I go to many tractor shows and festivals where there are lots of cool renovated tractors, huge custom engines, and vintage vehicles.  I had a bad case of tractor-envy, but just didn't have the money (and it is BIG money) to acquire one of these tractors and bring it to s...
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Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:59:04 PDT
$70 paint job (color change from silver to black) http://www.instructables.com/id/Give-an-old-car-a-new-life-50-paint-job-color-c/
$70 paint job (color change from silver to black) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/2N32/GHTLRDHR/FJ62N32GHTLRDHR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/2N32/GHTLRDHR/FJ62N32GHTLRDHR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/2N32/GHTLRDHR/FJ62N32GHTLRDHR.SMALL.jpg Nelson_Yepez One of the coolest projects I have seen here is the $70 dollar paint job.This method uses Rustoleum as a substitute for expensive car paint thats why is so cheap. Who does not want to get a really nice car to be an incredible car just for $70, right? Well also the number one question everybody has i...
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Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:12:38 PST
Fix your car using duck tape in more ways then one!(Duct Tape) http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-car-using-duck-tape-in-more-ways-then-one/
Fix your car using duck tape in more ways then one!(Duct Tape) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/WCTT/GGPEYEM9/FC7WCTTGGPEYEM9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/WCTT/GGPEYEM9/FC7WCTTGGPEYEM9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC7/WCTT/GGPEYEM9/FC7WCTTGGPEYEM9.SMALL.jpg nixmix182 Voting for the Duct Tape Tough Contest is open right now so please be sure and toss a vote my way if you enjoy my instructable! Thanks! So recently I hit a deer coming home one night. It did about $600-$800 worth of damage and I really do not have the money to pay to fix it or to even buy the parts...
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Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:32:54 PST
DIY Sports Car LED headlights http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-yourself-Powerful-LED-Off-road-lights-headli/
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Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:54:16 PST
Vehicle Immobilizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Vehicle-Immobilizer/
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Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:34:11 PST
WRX Trunk rebuild - $24 http://www.instructables.com/id/WRX-Trunk-rebuild-24/
WRX Trunk rebuild - $24 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/2V40/G3KYADC7/FSB2V40G3KYADC7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/2V40/G3KYADC7/FSB2V40G3KYADC7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/2V40/G3KYADC7/FSB2V40G3KYADC7.SMALL.jpg steveo625c6 So, I had some water damage in my trunk and for the longest time thought it was the wing on my trunk leaking.  Turns out I had 1" of water in the wheel well.  Finally decided to fix the problem.  This is being done on my 2004 Subaru WRX. Things to do before: Make sure you locate the source of the w...
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Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:47:31 PST
Cheap Air filter http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Air-filter/
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Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:27:36 PST
Portaequipajes para auto (Roof car rack) http://www.instructables.com/id/Portaequipajes-para-auto-Roof-car-rack/
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Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:51:08 PDT
Cheap homemade car speaker box http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-homemade-car-speaker-box/
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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:33:39 PDT
Make Biodiesel! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Biodiesel/
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Thu, 22 May 2008 08:00:24 PDT
Customize Your Matchbox Cars http://www.instructables.com/id/Customize-Your-Matchbox-Cars/
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Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:55:58 PDT
Save electricity with your gas-guzzler http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-electricity-with-your-gas-guzzler/
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Sat, 8 Mar 2008 07:07:07 PST
Cheap Anti theft device for your automobile's cd player http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Anti-theft-device-for-your-automobiles-cd-p/
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Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:36:15 PST
How to Save Gas http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Save-Gas/
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Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:26:08 PST
Remove car dent with a lighter ! http://www.instructables.com/id/Remove-car-dent-with-a-lighter-!/
Remove car dent with a lighter ! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/7R9M/F9T4035R/FWH7R9MF9T4035R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/7R9M/F9T4035R/FWH7R9MF9T4035R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/7R9M/F9T4035R/FWH7R9MF9T4035R.SMALL.jpg loup226 I tried this method and work very good on my old dodge. the video remove car dent witha hair dryer and air duster heat the dent take a aluminium foil to protect your paint.and warm up with a lighter about 30 to 60 seconds. metal contraction fast apply a throw of liquid air.Hot and cold contrac...
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Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:18:33 PST
Shine Up Those Rims Like A Pro http://www.instructables.com/id/Shine-Up-Those-Rims-Like-A-Pro/
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Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:44:09 PDT
automatic submarine from recyclables http://www.instructables.com/id/automatic-submarine-from-recyclables/
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Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:06:59 PDT