26. On any raised-head Phillips fastener, a whack from a hammer can collapse the top to allow you to seat a new bit into the now-smaller opening.
27. We're big fans of Meguiar's car care products, but there are several brands we know we'll get good results from. Watch what the guys use at a truck show to detail their awesome paint jobs. Odds are it's from Meguiar's, Turtle Wax, Mother's, or Eagle One. Everyone has their preference, but it generally helps to cough up the dough for the good stuff.
28. MIG weld a nut, as centered as possible, onto the remnants of a broken bolt, quench the still-hot bolt with a damp towel, and back it out. Again, the rapid heating and cooling often breaks the bonds of rust.
29. As usual, having the right tool can help. Craftsman sells extractor kits for under $20 that can save you lots of time.
30. The same goes for stripped bolt heads. These saved us a lot of time on 40-year-old rusted bolts.
31. When wrapping electrical tape onto a splice where space is tight, like under a dash, or anywhere a full roll of tape won't fit, make several wraps around the shank of a small screwdriver. You'll be able to reach into much smaller spaces.
32. An extra-long zip tie works great for pulling wires behind your dash or headliner for stereo work. You can find 3-foot-long versions in packs of 50 for about $25. We're sure you'll figure out a use for the rest of them. If not, specialty electric suppliers sell them individually.
33. "Hole mount wire wraps" have a built-in collar that let you mount them to any surface with a screw or bolt. You could run air compressor wiring the length of your frame and keep everything neat and secure for only a few dollars.
34. If you've got a need for a unique molded radiator hose due to an engine swap or a custom radiator, check out gatespowerpro.com. They've got illustrations of several hoses that can help you narrow your search before you drive all over town.
35. Fine sandpaper works great to restore windshield wiper blades that have a little oxidation on them. If your wipers are chattering across your windshield, a few passes might make the difference you need.
36. Dental floss and fishing line work well for cutting through the adhesive on emblems and trim when de-badging your truck.
Magnets:
37. If you replace your factory speakers with a nice aftermarket replacement, you'll have some giant magnets that are great for keeping a commonly used tool handy or for keeping fasteners nearby when doing a repair.
38. Place the magnet in a heavy plastic bag and use it to pick up metal filings and scrap off your bench. Pull the magnet out and the shavings will drop off into the trash.