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Car owners living in wintry climates like Ohio are constantly worried about cleaning road salt off their vehicles at the end of the day, to prevent rust from occurring. There are several ways to prevent corrosion. There is undercoating, spraying a tar-based substance on the exposed parts of a vehicle's underbody. There is dripless oil spray, a wax-like substance applied to the entire body of the vehicle, it hardens once it has dried. There is drip oil spray, and that is the most commonly recommended rust protection. But there is one new, greener method of corrosion protection , electronic corrosion protection (ECP). Electronic Corrosion Module protects the entire vehicle ECP emits a low power, pulse-wave, radio-frequency signal across all sheet metal surfaces of the vehicle. It protects against rust perforation that starts from the inside-out or the outside-in, even if it's caused by stone chips or scratches. The module's electromagnetic pulse-wave is effectiv...

When you buy a truck, it's not just a vehicle. It's a tool, a ride, and, to be honest, an extension of your personality! That is why truck accessories are so popular. How else can you customize it to be exactly what you want and need your truck to be? Choosing which accessories you want on your truck can be a lot of fun, and there are many styles out there. You want your truck to look its absolute best too, so which accessories are better suited for professional installation? Spray-on Bedliner You can buy a do-it-yourself kit from Amazon and "save" hundreds of dollars in installation, but the results will probably be less-than-stellar and you might end up ruining your truck bed at the same time. Finding a reputable company that does spray-on bedliners is your better bet. Many times they have warranties guaranteeing their work and the bedliner. Running Boards Running boards, like a spray-on bedliner, can be cosmetic and utilitarian. For the vertically-challe...

A tri-fold tonneau truck cover Tonneau covers are hard truck bed covers that protect your truck and the items you carry in it. But why should you have one? Truthfully, the answer is found in simple science and economics. Trucks are not very aerodynamic, so wind is sucked down into the bed when driving, which causes drag. Installing a truck bed cover eliminates the drag and can result in better gas mileage. In some cases, the cover may pay for itself in as little as a year with the money you'll save on fuel! Some other benefits are keeping your cargo secure. First, the cover will keep things from being blown out onto the road and preventing accidents or accidental littering. They also keep undesirable debris, snow, and rain out of your truck bed and off of your cargo. While no truck bed cover is completely waterproof, they are highly effective at protecting your cargo from the elements. Tonneau covers also keep your cargo a complete mystery. Some even come with locking mec...

Spray-on Truck Bed Liner Truck beds take a lot of wear and tear, especially when used for work in rural areas like Northeastern Ohio. One simple step you can take towards protecting your truck is to invest in a bed liner. Bed liners are essential for keeping your cargo and your truck bed in good shape. Better yet, spray-on bed liners can be applied to a variety of surfaces on your vehicle to prevent dents and scratches. There are two main types of bed liners: drop-in liners and spray-on liners. Each one has their advantages, but both create skid-proof, dent-proof surfaces in your truck bed. Drop-in bed liners are convenient because they can be easily applied to the truck and removed easily, if necessary. Spray-on bed liners require some prep work before being applied and are pretty much permanent, though they will wear out over time, even those that have a lifetime guarantee. The advantage of spray-on bed liners is that they are flexible and won’t crack even when traversing ...

Investing in a new car is one of the biggest choices you’ll make, it’s important that you do everything possible to take care of it. Choosing to have paint protection can save your car from a lot of harsh elements that would otherwise slowly wear away the paint’s integrity. Paint protection can save you money, extend the life of your car’s look, and keep the car’s value. Paint does more than just keep your car shiny and to make it look good. It protects the metal underneath from weather and other environmental damages. Things like bird droppings and tree leaves, sap, and fruit can all be very acidic and damage paint rather quickly. Road tar and oil can be very hard to get off, which leads to a long-lasting blemish on your car. One of the top benefits though is protecting paint from road salt during an Ohio winter which can help prevent corrosion to paint or exposed metal. Not only does having paint protection keep future damage, but it can seal in current imperfections. S...

Tires are one of the most forgotten about parts of your car, but one of the most important. They face the most wear and tear so it’s important to replace them as needed. As they get worn, traction is reduced, and it can even affect your gas mileage. So how do you know when it’s time for new tires? Here are some tips for examining your tires and their life. Check the tread. Tire treat is to improve traction, especially on wet roads. A good rule of thumb is once the treat hits 2/32 of an inch or less, its time to replace. Anything less than that can be a serious safety risk. A quick test can be setting a penny at the thinnest tread, if you can see the top of Lincoln’s head or copper above it – it’s time to replace the tire. Check for tire thread. Not to be confused by tread because tire thread is much different. Threading appears on tire thin spots. Once the thread or ware bars can be seen you are at risk of wearing through the tire. Check for damages. If you notice large...

Lift kits and leveling kits are two of the most popular aftermarket add-ons, from Jeeps to SUVs, to pick up trucks. Both kits offer improved off-road performance while giving your vehicle a new look, but what is the difference between the two? If you own a mid to large-sized vehicle, you’ve probably noticed the rear end can sit a little higher than the front end. Because they are made to carry heavier loads, the back end has additional height to avoid sagging once it’s loaded. There’s no harm in the difference, but it isn’t the most visually appealing when there is no load to even it out. A leveling kit matches the front end to the back end height. Leveling kits are also added a majority of the time when a winch is added to compensate for the additional front end weight. While leveling kits are mostly just for looks, it can also give you some additional ground clearance. Leveling kits are often composed of spacers, strut extensions, shocks, and lift blocks. Installing depend...