DIY - Repainting Stock OEM RIms using VHT Paint

This is on a Toyota Rav4 but this can be done to any vehicle . 

Issue was rims were fading so I just wanted something to make it look better - I used Rim VHT paint not just any other brand . ( Very High Temperature )

You can either wash the whole rim with Dawn soap and water , Then I used degreaser , Let is sit dry in the sun . 

I found a scotch brite pad just to scuff it a little , You can get more detailed with sand paper but these rims were faded not ruined completely . Then with alcohol for the final wipe of dust and grease .

You can use business cards to protect your tire from being hit with paint . As you can see in the photo how bad the rims were getting . 

I only did two coats because I needed the vehicle right away but if you want to add more or even clear coat that is fine . But for me this is perfect for what I'm looking for . 

Final look .

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DIY Wiper Transmission Linkage Bushings Replacement 2000 Honda CRV

This is a DIY for a 2000 Honda CRV that has a sloppy wiper arm . 

Part Number Dorman #49449

First remove the wiper arms left and right - Just remember each arm is a different length 

There are some clips that you have to remove so that you can easily remove the windshield wiper transmission and motor plastic cover . 

There are usually 4 of these transmission linkage bushings - In this case only one was broken - This could be fixed from this position but because we are gonna check all 4 of them out I will remove the wiper arm transmission . 

While everything is off , Might as well change your blades if needed 

Once you remove the bad bushings - Fill it up with grease and Anti Seize the bolts of necessary .

Use a big socket and gently hit with a rubber mallet or a vice if you have one 

Once everything is on and working you can put it all back the same way you had token it off .

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DIY - Driver side Window Switch Replacement 2002 Honda CRV

This is a DIY for a 2002 Honda CRV driver side window switch .

Before you determine if you need the main switch you must have a good diagnosis .

Some times it can be the motor if it is let the motor die before you replace any window motor .

If the window goes up and with the other switch but not the drivers switch then that is one outcome . 

They call this the main switch because if this fails the other windows won't work correctly from this area . 

You need to pull up the switch from the snaps . You do not need to take the door panel off .

Unscrew the screws located on the bottom . 

Once you have it off match up the switch and then put it all back . 

Windows should be working again .

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