New from Classic Plating is the electrolytic metal cleaning system, which is a must for any restorer. It will easily remove rust, paint and grease from any metal parts, without the need to resort to wire brush, sand-blaster or highly-corrosive chemicals and it’s easy on the parts.

Setting it all up is easy with the included comprehensive instruction guide. The kit, which makes 60-litres of electrolyte contains:

Heavy duty electrolyte chemicals for steel, cast iron etc.

Light duty electrolyte chemicals for delicate items, aluminium and other alloys.

5.5 litre tank

Steel Anodes

Wiring pack

Rubber gloves.

Dust mask

Safety data sheets.

Comprehensive user guide

All this for just £16.50 with more More >

As manufacturers turn to COB (chip-on-board) technology for portable workshop lights, Laser Tools has just introduced this COB Worklight (part number 6760). The energy-saving characteristics of the COB light source are demonstrated by a remarkable energy consumption of just 15w while offering bright illumination with a useful spread of light. The worklight also runs cool, which is nice to know when working under the bonnet.

The unit comes with a powerful magnetic stand, which features twin universal joints enabling the light to be positioned just where you need it. There are two levels of brightness, high is rated at 1200 lumens, More >

The last few years has seen Rota Wheels emerge as one of the world’s leading alloy wheel manufacturers, with a bulging portfolio of stunning designs as beautiful as they are iconic. The firm’s already impressive line-up has just been bolstered by the addition of an all new design, the pretty Slipstream, a lightweight wheel that looks set to be a huge hit within the UK’s ceaselessly inventive modified car scene.

Drawing on its wealth of collective experience within this incredibly competitive industry, Rota set out to develop a wheel that would blend elements of motorsport aggression with the more subtle, understated More >

Scat makes engine rotating assembly packages that meet the needs of most power and budget levels. Hundreds of kits are available – from cast crank combos to all-out forged sets capable of supporting well over 1000bhp.

Standard Rotating Assemblies

Scat’s standard rotating assemblies feature high-quality Scat 9000 cast or 4340 forged cranks; standard, I-beam, or H-beam connecting rods with 3/8in or 7/16in bolts; pistons and ring sets from SRP, JE Pistons, Ross, Keith Black, Diamond, or Probe; and King, Federal Mogul, or Clevite 77 bearings. The rotating assemblies are available in balanced or unbalanced kits and in multiple bore and stroke configurations.

Summit Racing More >

As a paid-up fan and user I was delighted to hear that Ordnance Survey’s (OS) iconic road map series OS Road have been relaunched after a seven-year hiatus. The eight map sheets, covering the whole of Great Britain, are back by popular demand and with a new twist that is aimed at helping tourists see even more of Britain.

For the first time the road maps, which also have a new look and design to their predecessors, will show designated beaches and National Parks visitor centres. They are also OS’s first maps to include the appearance of the Queensferry Crossing.

Nick Giles, Managing Director More >