Frost News!

Frost Auto Restoration Techniques now have a new agent in the Republic of Ireland! He is: Mr Kevin Gillespie, Motor Inc Unit 24 , N.W Centre N.W Bus Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. (website: http://www.motorsinc.ie/) In the mean time a member of the Frost Team will be attending the Mercedes Benz International Gordon Bennet Rally 2009 in a 1926 Bugatti where we would hope to catch up with Mr Kevin Gillespie!

The Mercedes Benz International Gordon Bennett Rally is a 3 day event held every year in early June. The event is for cars manufactured before 31st December, 1930.The Rally this year will consist of a mixture of free driving and regularity sections. The regularity sections will only take place on the Saturday and will be the basis of the Gordon Bennett competition. Here are last year's winners of the 2008 Mercedes Benz International Gordon Bennett Rally; Andy & Philipa Spiller in their 1927 Austin Chummy Do you know who Gordon Bennett is? Some people actually think the two words are a phrase. Click here to find the truth.

One Grand products at Frost.co.uk

It's getting nearer summer, therefore all you classic car owners are going to be preparing your car for those sunny afternoon drives.

There is no better way to give you cherished motor that 'new look' shimmer than to treat it with the products from One Grand exclusive to Frost.co.uk!

On January 1, 1989 One Grand's European Distributor, was awarded the Queen's Royal Warrant. The Royal Warrant with the inscription, "By Appointment to H.M. Queen Elizabeth II" was granted in recognition of service and products supplied to The Royal Mews over an uninterrupted period of five years. The Royal Mews is that branch which maintains the Automobiles and Royal Carriages of Buckingham Palace where One Grand Products are used.

Get your's now at www.frost.co.uk!

POR 15 or Rust Bullet?

I have been looking at a hand-full of forums over the past few weeks. I couldn't help but notice the amount of people talking about rust preventive paint, and which one is the best.

Most discussions were about Por 15 against Rust Bullet. Some people were saying they preferred Rust Bullet, but the paint of choice seemed to be Por 15.

We at Frost couldn't help but agree in this case, due to the amount of positive customer feedback we get, claiming Por 15 is the Best!

Many of our customers have commented on the durability of POR 15, saying that it is "nigh impossible to chip the coating even when it is really hit with a hammer"!

Click here to have a look at a test involving POR 15 and Rust Bullet.

If you don't believe me, why don't you try it for yourself. Click here to have a look at POR 15.

Have your say, and please comment below, letting us know your thoughts.

Having Battery Problems?

Did you know that 90% of batteries fail due to the build up of sulphates on the lead plates within the battery? The build up of these sulphates occurs whenever the battery is not in a full state of charge.

The sulphates insulate the plates from surrounding acid in turn reducing the performance of the battery.

Here at Frost we have the answer:

The Battery Activator is designed to improve battery performance and greatly extend useful battery life, this device uses pulse technology to remove sulphates by sending a “shock wave” every 30 seconds through the battery. This pulse of energy, amounting to 90 amperes for a few microseconds, is sufficient to remove any build up of sulphates anywhere within the battery. Positive and Negative connections must be made direct to the battery terminals with no extension of the original leads.

The Battery Activator Can be fitted and left permanently connected. It is fitted with 3 indicators to show the condition of the battery and an indicator which flashes every 30 seconds as the pulse is generated and flows through the battery.

Restoration Stories

I was just having a quick surf over the internet this afternoon and stumbled accross carsinbarns.com. It's a very interesting website with images and stories of classic cars that have been left to rot.

A lot of the authors write; how much they'd like to buy the cars and restore them. They also send in their images.

If you have images of cars you have found in barns, or ones you own and are restoring, or even your pride and joy that you have finished restoring, please send the images in with some text to frost@frost.co.uk and I shall post them up on this blog if you wish. That way people can leave comments and have discussions about the car.

This may be helpfull for you or it may just be a pleasure to see your car online.

How about it?

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New Product at Frost!

Deluxe Outback Pump N710 With the Deluxe Outback Pump, you can use any compressed air source to transfer your fluids without having to lift or hold your tank!! Even inexpensive 12 volt plug in units empty a 5 gallon jerry can in about 2 ½ minutes. To avoid rust and containments from entering your system, the Outback Pump's pickup hose has an all brass fine mesh filter screen that's cleanable and reusable. With 10 feet of industrial quality and petroleum resistant discharge hose, you won't have problems reaching your tank. Jerry cans are protected from over pressurizing with a 5 psi blow off valve. The Outback Pump can be used with gas, diesel, kerosene, oil, lubes, hydraulic oils or water. Of course, don't transfer water after using with petroleum products. Deluxe Outback Pump has an on/off nozzle and works great for filling small tanks such as quads, motorcycles, generators, lawn mowers.

Standard Solder Kit

Check out the Standard Solder Kit available at http://www.frost.co.uk/ .

This Solder Kit contains everything you need to start work on your restoration project: Solder Paint, 5 brushes, Tallow, 2 paddles, Flexible File Holder, 3 sticks of solder and an Auto Body Solder Book.

Best Seller: Millers VSP Plus

Frost Auto has its new best seller: Millers VSP Plus (250ml)

Millers VSP Plus lead substitute and octane booster allows older (pre 1990 cars without catalyst converters) and all classic and vintage cars to run safely on unleaded petrol. VSP Plus adds up to 2 octane numbers to the base petrol, prevents pinking and running on and protects against valve seat recession (VSR). Endorsed by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC).

A Single 250ml bottle treats 40 litres.

SAVE £9.00 : Buy 10 bottles for £46.00 including postage.

HAPPY NEW YEAR From FROST AUTO!

Frost Auto wishes you a Happy New Year!

and all the best for 2009!

New Product

W144 Auto Welders Helmet

Head shield Jackson Huntsman Scorpion light reactive shades 9-13. Auto darkening helmet gives total protection and maximum visibility when welding.

Solar powered to eliminate the need for batteries. All built into a comfortable lightweight ajustable helmet. -Externally adjustable shade 9-13. -Sensitivity and Dark-Light delay adjustable internal controls. -Solar powered. -Suitable for Arc, Mig and DC TIG above 20 amps Certified EN175, 379 and CE.

-Lightweight 420g helmet. -12 month warranty.

Frost Gift Token

With exactly two weeks left until Christmas eve, and the nights drawing in; Christmas shopping is becoming even harder.

If you are stuck for ideas and need a helping hand, Frost has a solution for you.

You are not sure what to get him or her? Well then, just go for the Frost Gift Token.

This way it can't go wrong. Giving the recipient all the choice of the Frost range.

The tokens are valid for any Frost product or promotion from a current catalogue or price list.

Youtube

Frost Auto now has it's very own youtube channel!

Videos of product usage are regularly posted here. Each time we add a new video to the channel you will be updated on this blog.

New Products

Here is a small selection of the new products available at http://www.frost.co.uk/

The Flexible Metre Long Magnetic Pickup Tool otherwise know as the "FlexiMag".

This is an extremely strong magnet that will pick up over a kilo. It is electrically insulated and can be used by many trades including electricians to retrieve out of reach items such as dropped nuts and washers. A 6mm tip is fitted to a metre long flexible rod providing the user with plenty of reach.

See the video on youtube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gvzRCIWmyNg

The 36" Endiscope

Now you can see what is happening inside your engine, gearbox, rear axle and petrol tank without the need to dismantle. Using high resolution fibre optics with a built in light allows sight focusing from 20mm from the end of the 6mm flexible shaft. The Endoscope comes with an 11mm outer sleeve which can hold any shape for inspection around corners.

See the video on youtube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=nMJjoYPGMSE&feature=related

The Eastwood Soda Blaster

Soda Blasting leaves a metal surface as clean and smooth as the day it was stamped at the factory. You not only have no damage from heat warping as with abrasive blasting but you also have a nice, smooth, surface to work from. No danger or mess from chemical strippers and no hard labour from hand sanding. You can blast over sound chrome, glass and rubber with virtually no effect on them at all. It also works for damage free paint removal on fiberglass. The soda leaves behind a thin film of pulverized Baking Soda on the bare metal surface which acts as a protective film to prevent flash rust. Blaster takes about 40 kilos of Baking Soda and includes an 8" hose with deadman valve, 4 nozzles and instructions. Requires minimum of 8cfm at 80psi.

See the video on youtube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GcXpeL0n1Ec

The Bluebird Project

On the 4th of January 1967, whilst trying to break his own water speed record of 276mph, Donald Campbell and his Bluebird speedboat vaulted from Coniston water in the Lake District. Donald was killed instantly and the Bluebird broke up into several pieces, sinking 41metres to the bottom of the lake.

In March 2001, Donald's body was recovered by a team of divers lead by Bill Smith, along with the remains of the Bluebird.

Since then a rebuild has been underway and is in its last stages.

Frost Restorers Equipment is one of the official sponsors of the Bluebird project and has donated parts to aid the rebuild.

Frost's gift ideas for Christmas

Whether you are building, repairing, getting ready for an MOT or just polishing your pride and joy, Frost have something for your stocking.

A price range list has been created, so if you are looking to spend £5.50 or £265 Frost has the solution.