How to repair a large rusted out area on your vehicle

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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2011
  • I'm just showing one way of a quick Diy repair without using a welder and patch metal this is a fairly easy process with little experience and tools needed, there are much better ways of doing this (welding on a jobber panel or patching with metal) but this is just a very cheep way no welding or experience in metal work needed and if the vehicle is rust proofed after the repairs and every season afterwards it will last for many years.
    Thanks for Watching Please Subscribe @kurtscottage helps make new projects for videos. Peace
    Tools:
    Grinder or rotary tool
    Hammer
    Paint brush
    Paint scraper
    Palm sander (optional)
    Mixing board (old piece of sheet metal)
    Sanding block (block of wood)
    Body File
    Materials:
    Grinding Disks
    Rust Mort (if you can't remove all the rust)
    Short or long stand fiber glass filler (bondo Glass)
    Fiber glass cloth for cars not boats
    Body filler (Polyester body filler)
    Spot putty
    Wax paper (the stuff you use in the kitchen)
    Sand paper 80, 120, 240 grit
    Primer (use the stuff for autos only)
    Top coat (color match paint)
    Clear coat
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  • @witchcraftauto
    @witchcraftauto Před 5 lety +20

    this is actually brilliant, for those of us that want to extend the lives of our beaters, this man has the solution! 7 years later and still relevant

  • @farmalmta
    @farmalmta Před 8 lety +599

    Oh my word, the criticisms! Look, what this guy is doing is helping out those of us who drive our vehicles into the ground. Along the way, they get battered and sometimes rusty. Do you take an 8 year old car with perhaps 8 more years of life to a professional body shop and pay $1000's for show quality repairs of a beater or do you just want the daily driver to look decent until the day it throws a rod out the oil pan? If the latter, do what this guy is showing and get it done while not making a body shop rich. Stop criticizing the repairs this guy is demonstrating just because they won't win concours auto shows. That's totally not what he's demonstrating. These are decent economical repairs for what they're intended for people who are going to DIY.

    • @p3l1k44n1
      @p3l1k44n1 Před 8 lety +9

      If you are so piss poor that you can't afford to weld it properly, just keep in mind that you drive one winter and the road salt will eat away the metal under the patch and the patch will just fall off.
      If you are poor, you can't afford doing this repair.
      These kind of repairs are only done if you want to sell the car quick.

    • @farmalmta
      @farmalmta Před 8 lety +16

      Relax, 4banger. What if you don't drive in an area with road salt? The patch will likely last the rest of the life of the car if the existing rust is removed or neutralized. Mission accomplished. And if it lasts one more year, that's one more year with minimal investment in keeping the car decent looking. Buying any vehicle used requires careful inspection throughout, so an alert buyer will find the problem. Again, this work has its proper place. Not always, not peferred, but acceptable under certain conditions.

    • @maverickdallas1004
      @maverickdallas1004 Před 8 lety +36

      ...Wanna know what I tell those critics? If you don't like what I'm doing to fix my vehicle and keep it running a little longer...YOU can step up to the plate and buy me a better one! If you can't or don't want to, then shut your goddamn pie hole! Plain and simple, I don't stand for their crap!

    • @farmalmta
      @farmalmta Před 8 lety +1

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    • @maverickdallas1004
      @maverickdallas1004 Před 8 lety

      farmalmta ...WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT????

  • @039nine6
    @039nine6 Před 6 lety +2

    Not even going to review whatever negative comments people speak of. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @woodbark1008
    @woodbark1008 Před 8 lety +94

    Very clever use of wax paper for shaping. This method also helps to minimize the amount of sanding. For better dust control in the finishing process, I would certainly encourage the use of more hand tools like files and sanding blocks. This is obviously not the method for restoring a classic car but for your every day beater with only a few more years of life left in it, it's quite adequate.

  • @Cymus
    @Cymus Před 10 lety +61

    Lol when you were mixing and scraping it reminded me of bob ross. :)

  • @Arawashj
    @Arawashj Před 9 lety +41

    I like the idea...this might not be the real fix, it's a poor man's fix. This will help alot of us that don't have welding skills or tools. Thnx for the video

  • @icanhasbase
    @icanhasbase Před 9 lety +57

    Awesome work.
    Something to note for the all the pros who are trash talking. I know body work is not "work" for you guys, it's "art" (and I respect that). Where you guys go wrong is disregarding that it's not worth putting $1000 work into a $3000 car. If I am going to drop $1000 I'm looking at my brakes, bearings, suspension and tires long before I'm looking at the body work. I'll take a hack there any day to save a grand.

    • @marco7563
      @marco7563 Před 4 lety

      Where you go wrong is following a youtube video to repair something that can go ~100mph with you in it. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isnt there. Just because your rear axle isnt hanging loose yet doesn't mean it wont in the future. This goes for *structural* rust.

    • @marco7563
      @marco7563 Před 4 lety

      Not talking trash, just sensible feedback.

    • @aros007z
      @aros007z Před 4 lety +3

      Marco- of course you have never cut corners in your life?

    • @marco7563
      @marco7563 Před 4 lety

      @@aros007z not with this high risk lol

    • @lionreb
      @lionreb Před 4 lety +4

      @@marco7563Marco this rust is not structural it is cosmetic. capisce?

  • @atomgonuclear
    @atomgonuclear Před 9 lety +86

    Dude. I was skeptical at first, but you did a great cosmetic DIY fix. To the people who claim this area is structural.... They literally have no idea how a car works or is built whatsoever. It's considered the quarter panel. On most cars they are removable. They aren't structural. Good job

    • @atomgonuclear
      @atomgonuclear Před 9 lety +3

      Ps. Fiberglass is stronger than steel. Dumbasses

    • @ERK77VI
      @ERK77VI Před 9 lety +10

      atomgonuclear :D carbon fiber is stronger than steel... fiberglass is more likely compared to plastic

    • @wgarvey84
      @wgarvey84 Před 9 lety

      Lol look up unibody. I worked at the honda plant... I believe you are thinking of something with a rolling chassis. Or just not thinking

    • @wgarvey84
      @wgarvey84 Před 9 lety +3

      Ps fibreglass is stronger to steel only in strength to weight ratio..... If that was important cars would be made out of bamboo. Stop trying to pretend your educated!

    • @evilcowboy
      @evilcowboy Před 9 lety +1

      atomgonuclear Yeah ok dude
      3 words unibody and rocker panel.
      Bet if that car is in a collision it folds in on itself on that side.
      The only real repair for this comes in the form of new steel and a welder. Cosmetically it looks better but it decieves people into thinking the car is structurally sound which it is most certainly not.
      Half ass repairs of cars will equal death real quick. And anyone who would cover a point like this where children are more likely to be sitting next to the shit repair is a great big giant asshole.

  • @tonitavares-jakubec6179
    @tonitavares-jakubec6179 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you, I appreciate your time, and those folks with more positive things to contribute!

  • @-OPPORTUNITYBARN-
    @-OPPORTUNITYBARN- Před 8 lety +25

    Man! You ARE the Wax Paper King! Great Videos!!!!

  • @heikkipinomaa5720
    @heikkipinomaa5720 Před 7 lety +7

    Kurt, you are The Man! Thank you for make this kind of videos for all of us. It will take some patience to get it done sometimes and it seems to be that you have it all.

  • @Sensaatioko86
    @Sensaatioko86 Před 8 lety +32

    That waxpaper was a pro tip. I have never tough it. Thx

  • @Noahinthe802
    @Noahinthe802 Před 6 lety +9

    Despite all the hate you received on most of these rust repair videos Kurt, thanks for them regardless! I think it's fine for a daily beater or winter car as you stated in the disclaimers. Up here in VT we have some crazy Winters and even crazier road salt. Eats these things alive. Great for a quick patch up job on something you wouldn't dream of throwing replacement panels to. Even if it is the "hack" way 😁

  • @johnpowell8232
    @johnpowell8232 Před 6 lety +10

    Thanks for sharing this. Now, I feel like I can do my own work on my old work vehicle. I just use it for hauling building material; including dirt, cement, sand, etc. It doesn't have to be perfect, just safe from the elements.

  • @Romeroland
    @Romeroland Před 7 lety +12

    I came here to see how to do this myself, Thank you for the video. After im done i will paint it with bedliner. Thanks.

  • @Henchman1977
    @Henchman1977 Před 8 lety

    The best part of this video is that you can actually see the remnants of the previous rust repair in the same area.

  • @NeonAstralOfficial
    @NeonAstralOfficial Před 7 lety +68

    Don't be insecure with caption brother, your Video is very good. Be confident in yourself peace

  • @oh8wingman
    @oh8wingman Před 8 lety +7

    When I was in the automotive business back in the early 1970's we called people who did work like this "paper hangers". Whether right or wrong, methods like this were used to makes rust buckets look better cosmetically prior to selling them off to unsuspecting buyers. The problem with these patch repairs is within a short period of time, sometimes as little as three months, the paint will invariably start to lift. This is because auto body fillers are in fact porous and water will get in from behind and start to lift the finish. The only type of body filler that will last for any length of time under these circumstances is lead and there are not many out there anymore who know how to apply it properly or would spend the money as it is rather expensive.
    So here is a little tip for you. If you are looking at a vehicle, take a small magnet with you. (a reasonably strong fridge magnet will do) Place the magnet on areas where rust blisters are known to be a problem. If it sticks, chances are reasonably good that the car is not corroded out or if it was rusted, the repair was done properly. If it doesn't, walk away and save yourself some grief.
    I remember looking at one car, a 1972 Dodge Charger, and found that neither rocker panel would hold a magnet. When I looked under the car, there was a row of metal screws running along the inside of each rocker that were obviously not factory installed. I called a friend of mine who was a body man and he told me that the rockers were probably totally gone and that what they had done was installed a wooden 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 and held it in place with the screws. They then used a body grinder to grind it to rough shape, covered it with bondo and paint, and voila: new rockers for about 1/4 the cost of replacement.........

    • @lcar9871
      @lcar9871 Před 8 lety

      +Norman May Paper hangers - never heard that one. I did body work back in the 70s too and got many years out of some repairs like this. I agree that any repair done this way with common Bondo-type fillers would bubble up fast. Critical to me was that the filler said "waterproof" on the can. If I remember correctly, "Tiger Hair" was such a fiberglass bondo-type filler. Another that was only around for a short time was "Satin Seven," which was not stranded and could be used for top-coating too. Finish by taking the body Shutz gun ans applying undercoating to the back side of the repair.
      I like your Dodge Charger comment! My last new vehicle purchase was 1986. I like to see the underside of any vehicle I am interested in. Apparently most folks don't, based on the strange looks and hard time I typically get when I ask. All vehicles are six sided but dealers really don't want customers looking at side number six for any reason.

    • @oh8wingman
      @oh8wingman Před 8 lety

      The reason they called them paper hangers was the fact on rusted out areas they were know to actually use paper mache and window screen to fill in the voids. When this mess was dry, they then laid strips of newspaper with wallpaper paste over that. Next can the coat of filler. Bondo is expensive don't you know.....LOL

    • @sonofmaniam
      @sonofmaniam Před 8 lety +11

      The type of material shown in this video is not porous. It is not even really a "filler" in that it is not designed to fill small imperfections in an otherwise flat surface. It is designed to craft entirely new shapes and structures, where none exist or to cover large holes and gaps (with proper backing to support). It bonds to just about anything, and is incredibly strong once cured. I recently repaired some sheet metal with it, and it was stronger than the metal when I was done. (These metal vs. plastic discussions regarding DIY body work remind me of talking about PEX on plumbing websites. It immediately brings all of the copper pipe old-timers out of the woodwork talking about "the only way to do this and that correctly is..." meanwhile I built my shower by myself, for a fraction of the cost, it looked professionally installed, and never leaked a drop.).

    • @sonofmaniam
      @sonofmaniam Před 8 lety +14

      I'll also point out that metal, no matter how carefully installed will always be subject to new rust at some point. However, the material he is using in the video will never. ever. ever. ever. rust. ever. The entire remainder of the body could turn to rust dust and that little spot he fixed will still be just as it is.

    • @aayoyo9782
      @aayoyo9782 Před 6 lety

      Jordan Moore exactly what i was thinking

  • @allthingsaustralia4861
    @allthingsaustralia4861 Před 8 lety +5

    Didn't know that stuff sticks so well to metal - good job and good tip with using paper to smooth out even further.

  • @larissap9267
    @larissap9267 Před 8 lety +2

    This is great... I'll be using this technique for my car, but also for sculptures and other crazy art projects. I freaking love how practical shop stuff can be used for other creative projects. Thanks for putting a list of the products/tools you use!

  • @TarpeianRock
    @TarpeianRock Před 5 lety +8

    An alternative for the wax paper is cellophane wrapping, the thing to keep food fresh in the fridge. Never ever sticks to your polyester or epoxy, you can shape the resin easy and cleanly, you can leave it on the piece until fully cured.

  • @rubbishcar
    @rubbishcar Před 8 lety +5

    thanks for the vid! I bought old rusty car and I just need it to look "OK" for six months.
    so that just does the trick.

  • @trawwonthetrack
    @trawwonthetrack Před 8 lety +11

    looks great and saves thousands of dollars....i would have patched the inside hole with lead to make it have more stronger support then just a open hole lead is very cheap and when it hardens forms really nicely...this is a great vid.

  • @desmondmccray9691
    @desmondmccray9691 Před 7 lety +15

    Truly one of the most helpful videos I have seen.. Thank you

  • @davebreen8807
    @davebreen8807 Před 4 lety +3

    Good video. I was intimidating by needing to repair the rusted rear quarters in my 73 Chrysler until I saw this. Now I have the courage to tackle what previously appeared to be a formidable task. Thanks for recording and posting this. I found it to be educational, informative and encouraging.
    Don't sweat the haters, I'm seeing 7 likes for every 2 dislikes, if that's your score I call that a win.

  • @kad5118
    @kad5118 Před 9 lety +13

    There are a lot of haters out there.everyone is saying he shouldn't do this or that way.But most of the professional does the same thing just a little bit better and charge you a arm and a leg for it.Kurt keep doing what you are doing not everyone have 1000 to 1200 to give away to some of these so call professional paint shops.

    • @jwallace2913
      @jwallace2913 Před 9 lety +1

      Pro shops use replacement steel panels that are normally glued/welded in then use body filler to seam flush.

    • @XxSilverTunaxX
      @XxSilverTunaxX Před 9 lety

      J Wallace Sometimes

    • @bluebellbus70
      @bluebellbus70 Před 9 lety +2

      *****
      What the hell does starving children have to do with body repair??? You're in the wrong part of youtube buddy... take off hoser!

    • @bluebellbus70
      @bluebellbus70 Před 9 lety

      ***** Me?? Have you taken a look at your grammar and punctuation lately?

    • @bluebellbus70
      @bluebellbus70 Před 9 lety

      Sure buddy, thanks for coming out. You are the text book troll.

  • @highlow12
    @highlow12 Před 9 měsíci

    For the purest. They will always criticize. But for the guy on a budget. This is awesome. Everyone don't have welders or air compressed tools. I appreciate this video for what it is. Great job.

  • @tomthumb6307
    @tomthumb6307 Před 7 lety +3

    That's one fantastic idea you have there. You save 75 percent of the nasty shaping sanding process. As far as lasting this is as good as it gets for a daily driver that is already rusted like this. You can cut and weld till the cows come home and everything else will still rust. You will get a decent looking 3 years from that repair maybe 4 if you live in the road salt world but that is all the car will give you anyways. Best of all it's cheap, simple and effective. GREAT JOB.

  • @matts_.4494
    @matts_.4494 Před 7 lety +48

    The wax paper was a new idea for me. Good work!

  • @robertmattison1282
    @robertmattison1282 Před 7 lety +6

    When I look to buy a use car I always bring a magnet with me. Just the same Great Video Production

    • @therealbigfoot3076
      @therealbigfoot3076 Před 3 lety

      Iron filings. Your dumb magnet wouldn't fool a good pro scammer

  • @patrickkrenz515
    @patrickkrenz515 Před 9 lety

    People can hate this all they want, it's an old car and it's going to rust no matter how well you try to repair it. This is a really good example of how you can at least slow it down and some holes.

  • @guy3749
    @guy3749 Před 5 lety +1

    I know this is a very old video but this is the best tip I have ever got on CZcams. Thank you sir. It's works so good, you could never spread this stuff good enough in difficult places and have it come out so well without your tip. Thank again.

  • @gabrielsantos4387
    @gabrielsantos4387 Před 10 lety +8

    Good video and for certain problems it can work. I have done it for years on places that are not frame supportive. Dont let the negative posts get you down buddy.

  • @RoverIAC
    @RoverIAC Před 8 lety +6

    nice! I have a rust hole like that on my car, I might give this a try. thanks Kurt

  • @richardewinscsi6031
    @richardewinscsi6031 Před 3 lety

    The Bob Ross of auto repair

  • @nickydaname
    @nickydaname Před 8 lety

    Thanks for posting. I'll be using your technique this week to repair a rusted out mower deck!

  • @All2Skitzd
    @All2Skitzd Před 9 lety +13

    Hey I am a Professional DIY Video Critic and I have a lot to say about this video. 1. It offends all the body shop pro's that for some reason watch DIY videos in their free time. 2. See now you got all the rookies commenting looking stupid by saying cut and weld a new panel on, that is such a hack fix. Correct way is to replace the entire car. 3. Most of the pro's haven't finished editing their videos BUT WHEN THEY DO....! You know they have to be sweet with the comments they are leaving.

  • @themassagemasters
    @themassagemasters Před 8 lety +10

    Smart work sir..... I found this video calming and informative

  • @ohthatisfunny
    @ohthatisfunny Před 10 lety +2

    You have inspired me to make some repairs to my 90 Maxima. I had dreaded the job, but you have really given me some great ideas. Thank you!!

  • @retribution1056
    @retribution1056 Před 2 lety

    10 years later And you are the man!
    This vid has probably helped so many!

  • @erik61801
    @erik61801 Před 9 lety +213

    simple cheap hole repair and all these internet engineers come boiling out of the woodwork..wheres all their videos of perfection?

    • @wgarvey84
      @wgarvey84 Před 9 lety +10

      They are too busy trolling

    • @arebrec
      @arebrec Před 9 lety +8

      erik61801 Agreed Erik. Good effort. It's not perfect, but totally acceptable for an old beater.

    • @FALLOUT20rads
      @FALLOUT20rads Před 9 lety +10

      Well. I am a custom car builder and shop owner. I have over 20 years of experience. This is the wrong way to do a rust repair. Pannels replacement is the correct way.

    • @Thebearkiller2012
      @Thebearkiller2012 Před 9 lety

      FALLOUT20rads okay but that just got it inspected until he can get the part

    • @FALLOUT20rads
      @FALLOUT20rads Před 9 lety +1

      Correct. This is the lazy way.

  • @mollywhop88
    @mollywhop88 Před 8 lety +11

    Awesome video, his voice reminds me of Bob Ross lol

  • @flanmaryj
    @flanmaryj Před 10 lety

    For someone with an '87 GMC VANDURA 1500 with holes on the sides, this is a great part of a simple fix. I like the use of the wax paper for smoothing out the area.

  • @soyews
    @soyews Před 7 lety

    Actually a very good video for someone who wants to extend the life of a rust affected vehicle without buying new fenders.

  • @MrEddieGwatz
    @MrEddieGwatz Před 8 lety +4

    Great video for an inexpensive fix which I was searching for thank you!

  • @oldskoolbassvan9809
    @oldskoolbassvan9809 Před 10 lety +9

    you know the socalled probody repair guys hate this vidio lol but I am a do it your self kind of guy and I love this vidio thumbs up

  • @bbo40
    @bbo40 Před 8 lety +1

    Back yard fiber-glassing; truly a lost art (I like the wax paper idea)

  • @healersambath
    @healersambath Před 9 lety

    very useful video. Two months before I bought a old car,that needs some repair like this.I am very grateful to you and CZcams.

  • @LadyWritr2
    @LadyWritr2 Před 10 lety +3

    Hey, thanks. So all the BIG experts think it should be cut out and welded. Well, many of us have no money OR welding skills. We just want a cheap fix that we can do ourselves. Truthfully, by the time this type of fix falls off, my old car will be in the wrecking yard.

  • @timfreeman9976
    @timfreeman9976 Před 9 lety +7

    Kurt it would be cool if you would post a followup video of this fix. I'm interested to know how this fix has stood up over the test of time - 3+ years.

  • @next0845
    @next0845 Před rokem

    Gotta be one of the most entertaining videos I’ve ever watched 😂

  • @jptrainor
    @jptrainor Před rokem

    I had a rust hole at the lip of my hood in an eight year old car. It was the result if a failed professional collision repair seven years earlier. The local body shop wanted $2k to replace the entire hood. They said that a patch would "only last a year". I diy'ed it in my driveway with glass filled body filler and a small piece of sheet metal backer (not even welded). I painted it with rattle can auto paint that was an excellent match and one part clear, both feathered in. Eight years later, I'm still driving the car, and the repair still fine. P.s. I own a welder today.

  • @cac7549
    @cac7549 Před 8 lety +5

    Awesome work. Thanks for showing us.

  • @martinfarmer7986
    @martinfarmer7986 Před 10 lety +10

    Innovative and budget wise! Nice!!! Thanx for the tip

  • @SwervLikeUmDrunk
    @SwervLikeUmDrunk Před 11 lety +1

    GOOD STUFF we used fiber glass cloth with resin and fiber glass filler with hardener but never together.... new trick for DIY

  • @cerezaxoxo
    @cerezaxoxo Před 10 lety

    most new cars are plastic anyway now you given it a modern upgrade great job

  • @rickkoshak4919
    @rickkoshak4919 Před 8 lety +6

    This just inspired me to take on a job I was ready to pay for. Thanks and enjoyed the video.

    • @ezskanken
      @ezskanken Před 8 lety

      Me to! Ha ha! Got a twin turbo conversion coming up on my wife's car. While digging around I saw a nice rust patch in the trunk near the gas tank. This video is perfect help.

  • @h2bbuilt
    @h2bbuilt Před 7 lety +27

    how about filling in that cavity with spray foam. then cut it and sand it to its shape and then add the fiber cloth and resin. let it dry and start sanding and leveing. primer and primary coat and their you have it.

    • @davidboatner3115
      @davidboatner3115 Před 4 lety +5

      There's a special place in hell for people who foam in holes🤬

    • @jonchio7568
      @jonchio7568 Před 4 lety

      What brand is a good spray foam?? I think its easier.

    • @calebproductions5970
      @calebproductions5970 Před 4 lety

      @Anthony Ramsey it will ever collapse

    • @jamesmcguire1271
      @jamesmcguire1271 Před 3 lety

      No , just push mat in an soak in your resin. But for sure should have filled the hole

  • @coop5796
    @coop5796 Před 10 lety

    Good job, I am fixing up an old truck(work truck) and this is extremely helpful as I needed a budget repair for a few rust spots.

  • @danielgolubski8791
    @danielgolubski8791 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for taking the time and energy to put this video up! I'll use this trick on an 96 corolla

  • @kevinboatman7716
    @kevinboatman7716 Před 8 lety +42

    what's weird about the negative comments, you had disclaimers flashing throughout the video stating, This Was For Entertainment Purposes & it being a cheap fix for a car that really wasn't worth doing it the professional way... I received your video well, the dumb asses were gonna hate it no matter what.

    • @mrpanda2655
      @mrpanda2655 Před 5 lety +1

      Dude I dont see any negative comments all I see is people complaining about the negative comments

    • @ryangraham1751
      @ryangraham1751 Před 5 lety

      @@mrpanda2655 i see tons and Kevin's right

  • @chuck2367
    @chuck2367 Před 8 lety +7

    As people we gotta do what we do to survive. its not about oh if you care about your vehicle kind of crap. if you have a crappy 1992 geo are u gonna make it look fantastic. Not unless the rest of the car is perfect. Guy is trying to show people how he does it and share but as soon as u post a video the haters flock!

  • @SanMan7
    @SanMan7 Před 8 lety +1

    Great Job. I remember back in the 80's doing this with chicken wire and bondo. Didn't even have a power sander so I used a piece of wood and sandpaper to grind it down. Since I bought the cars for usually less than $300 they weren't going to live long anyway :)

  • @svenski59
    @svenski59 Před 10 lety

    Thank you for posting, some good tips regarding the grease proof paper. I have used a similar technique using cling film on fibreglass boat repairs. I appreciate the tips. Those insisting on welding structural area, that is also noted but this vid will help those needing cosmetic repair tips. Nice one Kurt.

  • @ForSaKeN0TeARS
    @ForSaKeN0TeARS Před 7 lety +133

    This is pretty much how my entire car is being held together.

    • @regressmenot
      @regressmenot Před 6 lety +2

      XD

    • @hanshoogendyk2203
      @hanshoogendyk2203 Před 5 lety +1

      hope your friends, if you have any?? survive your next prang

    • @mrpanda2655
      @mrpanda2655 Před 5 lety +1

      So it's a fiberglass car?

    • @daynwalker7245
      @daynwalker7245 Před 5 lety

      hans hoogendyk lol so some kit cars are not made of fibre glass no ? And 40 year old cars can be driven without an mot no matter how rotten this guys repair is not good on your 3 year old car but an old banger you want another year or 2 from fine in my opinion

    • @denisaugustoliossi9117
      @denisaugustoliossi9117 Před 5 lety

      hahahahha

  • @raulcastillo3471
    @raulcastillo3471 Před 7 lety +4

    Nice work whit that paper good idea thanks man

  • @derekamanwiththegivennamej1082

    Thanks brother, awesome help. I'm a cabinet maker not a body guy. But I prefer to fix things myself as they tend to last longer and I love my dodge. Can't let her die, she's been good to me and the most damn comfortable truck I've ever been in!

  • @keithphillips1234
    @keithphillips1234 Před 5 lety

    This is what I do to all my older vehicles after I kill the rust sand blast the area rough it up and seal it from both sides. Never have they rusted. Very excellent work my friend.

  • @jabrsteg
    @jabrsteg Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you for taking the time to post this video. It was very helpful- especially the wax paper trick.
    Ignore the jerks who have nothing better to do but post negative comments. The majority of us appreciate that you and others take time out of you busy day to help someone else.

  • @pappysully
    @pappysully Před 10 lety +23

    I really have to laugh at the people who say how "dangerous" this is. It's a cosmetic repair method that has been around for ages. Now the dude will be able to get an inspection sticker, and he will be picking up chicks like crazy. What's the biggie?

    • @juljasmaharchive
      @juljasmaharchive Před 5 lety

      Boban Milisavljevic lol k

    • @ScrtAznMn
      @ScrtAznMn Před 5 lety +1

      BONDO: It gets you the chicks!

    • @splash5974
      @splash5974 Před 5 lety +1

      Those kind of chicks will give you something other than a bondo buggy car...
      Lol

    • @chrismontreuil2206
      @chrismontreuil2206 Před 4 lety +1

      The so called pros are butt hurt on this one.

    • @franckn8338
      @franckn8338 Před 4 lety +2

      This is dangerous for the people living around the car, street walkers or car drivers if the car body have a failure, hope that my familly never crossed this this car at this moment.

  • @positiveeffectscoachingand6099

    Brought my 12 year old optima to several body shops including 1 man shops. Nobody would touch it. Rot in rear wheel well sections. They told me it would be too much much money. One guy did offer me someone who could 'mickey mouse' it, which I assume he meant bondo, but even then he thought it would be hundreds of $.
    I've had this since it was new. the interior has no rips and she still dri ves well - only 116K. I'm going to try this.
    Thank you

  • @brianowens2943
    @brianowens2943 Před 4 lety

    I remember the cars in the 80s we all were repairing our old bangers I think he has done a good job

  • @megatron804
    @megatron804 Před 8 lety +10

    contrary to what the haters say this is a solid repair and will last ,glass filler is resistant to water and slush so before someone says weld a piece of metal,think again....would be easier if you used fiber glass tape and then the fiber glass filler,but anyway good job

    • @mosesposes
      @mosesposes Před 8 lety +1

      your right about fiberglass being resistant, however all that bare rotted metal that was covered up underneath the repair will rust even quicker causing even bigger problems. oh well, if you dont care about your vehicle this is the way to do it.

    • @tomthumb6307
      @tomthumb6307 Před 7 lety +4

      In real terms it won't matter anyways. The rest of the car will be ready to trash by the time rust starts poking through the repair. There really is no answer to a rusty car in the Rustbelt. You are just prolonging the shortly inevitable anyways so you may as well use fiberglass to get by.

    • @itsgrape4691
      @itsgrape4691 Před 6 lety

      full stack you are completely stupid it’s a crap repair that has NO strength at all

    • @josephthomasirey8267
      @josephthomasirey8267 Před 6 lety +1

      Stuff is as strong as steel too

    • @randocalrisian7327
      @randocalrisian7327 Před 5 lety

      Resin would be a good idea before the filler

  • @TheKingreddragon
    @TheKingreddragon Před 3 lety +5

    just curious, how long did the repair hold up? also, using the paper to mold it seems like a nice trick. Also also is there a use in using several layers of fiber, to make it stronger?

  • @adamskead8859
    @adamskead8859 Před 5 lety

    Very smart using the bondo as glue my dumbass was about to spend an extra 50$ including shipping to buy the resin to hold the fiber glass cloth

  • @jeffguidry6306
    @jeffguidry6306 Před 7 lety

    I had no idea how to apply bondo - your video showed me how. Now I'm not so afraid to tackle some of my car body repairs myself.

  • @erincrawford5497
    @erincrawford5497 Před 7 lety +4

    If you don't have a grinder/have never used one before, can you use sandpaper and elbow grease to first remove the rust and then smooth out the fibreglass patch? Thanks in advance!

    • @wheels.and.wrenches
      @wheels.and.wrenches Před 5 lety

      Buddy if you're scared of a grinder please turn in your man card.

    • @pxndxlunx5821
      @pxndxlunx5821 Před 5 lety +1

      @@wheels.and.wrenches nothing wrong with being scared of a grinder, only a fool completely trusts his power tools. Precaution is a very nice thing to have. Grinders can be dangerous, that's why they include a guard to keep you safe in case the wheel breaks apart at 12k RPMs

  • @tomthumb6307
    @tomthumb6307 Před 6 lety +4

    Everybody laughs at this but I as you pros this one question. Just how long does a car / truck actually last once they really start rusting when you live in salt country? That's the brilliance of this type fix. What's the point of doing a very difficult expensive fix when the rest of the car is toast in 5 years? What he is doing if slathered with undercoat on the back and primed and painted will last 2 years before it begins showing any sign of rust. By year 3 it's actually noticeable and by 5 it's nasty again. This all assuming you never made any effort to touch up or do a quickly repair. That's enough though and look at how easy and cheap it was.
    Guys used to paint the lower area of the fenders and doors of that region with black undercoat as well to cover and hide the rust bloom. That was in the nasty rusty 70's when you could almost watch them rust. Just put a straight line with masking tape usually along the lower body curve line , mask above and spray with undercoat. Touch up was simple too. Don't laugh it worked very well for daily drivers.

  • @bradleytubbs5257
    @bradleytubbs5257 Před 5 lety

    The floor in my ram was an old washing machine surround held down with sheet screws beat in place with a 10 lbd hammer and sprayed with bedliner drilled and forgotten about. There are thousands of ways out there to fix rust and I personally applaud him for what he did. Not everyone's rich my bronco is more aluminum flashing and bondo than factory steel but the motors strong and the frame is epic. No reason to put a good horse down because it has no fur.

  • @pwsowner
    @pwsowner Před 9 lety

    I'm glad I watched this. My van is very old and I will be patching a large area in a few minutes this way because I'm not keeping it more than another year. I haven't done body work in years and this video reminded me of the wax paper step to make the final finishing easier. Thanks. I was thinking about replacing the 2 body parts, but not worth the cost for 1 more year of use.

  • @donjenkins8925
    @donjenkins8925 Před 10 lety +3

    Nice repair.

  • @hiddensetting5238
    @hiddensetting5238 Před 9 lety +4

    Genius! And I can weld myself, but in the description it says WITHOUT using a WELDER for GOD sakes. So if you're posting negative comments you're just a TROLL. Why? His description basically weeds OUT professional. This IS what YouTUBE is all about?! And that's people like this guy right here actually trying to help out those who may not be able to afford the BEST of's. I think he done a terrific job plain and simple. And for you "professionals" who didn't READ the description "fuck off" somewhere.

    • @alzaidi7739
      @alzaidi7739 Před 6 lety

      exactly! This for guys who don't want to be embarrassed by their beaters in front of their girlfriends. Piss Off Trolls!

  • @pietzscheQ
    @pietzscheQ Před 8 lety +1

    Hey, beautiful job! I was looking for the cheap/quick/lazy way to do this myself. Not EVERYTHING has to be the professional/perfect way. Thanks!! - Suzy

  • @jeannedurocher5577
    @jeannedurocher5577 Před 10 lety

    Really enjoyed this video...inspiration for my 1998 Windstar Van, "Hazel"!

  • @Roadghost88
    @Roadghost88 Před 10 lety +4

    You should repair the wheel well first, before you do the outer cosmetic repair. That rust starts because water gets behind the panel from the wheel well. It's easy to fix. You can fiberglass it or weld it, then plug it up with asphalt undercoat. Once the entire repair is complete shoot some oil inside the panel to stop the rust from coming back.

  • @hunkydude322
    @hunkydude322 Před 8 lety +5

    every craft and trade has short cuts and u can take that to the bank.

  • @uploader8297
    @uploader8297 Před 7 lety +3

    Oh Man dude! I wish I would have seen this video a couple of years ago when my work truck started rusting out. Would have looked a lot nicer rolling into my customers driveways!

  • @johnward5890
    @johnward5890 Před 3 lety +1

    A much easier way is just mix up your regular cat hair fiberglass body filler and apply it to a green garbage bag and spread it out large enough to cover the area you want filled and covered and apply it to the metal over the opening and shape it the way you want it till it hardens. The plastic bag will just peal off afterward. I like using a piece of steel as a mold to shape it before it hardens by just pressing it against the plastic bag. Using a Chevy pickup cab corner as a mold can make fixing the cab of a pickup a fun job because it only takes a few minutes and no welding or pop rivets are needed and you can use the molds over again for the next truck you fix.

  • @captdavidman3141
    @captdavidman3141 Před 9 lety +23

    People need to chill...The cave and pave technique has been used for decades by DIYers. It's a low cost cosmetic approach. I don't use it in my vehicles but, i don't try to be the Boss of everyone and tell them what they can and can't do to their OWN autos.
    Some' NOT ALL Used car lots and taxi cab companies have done unusual repairs for years.
    Seems like everyone wants to choose the lowest bidder (our government also) on most projects, home repairs and purchases. So why can't a person do cosmetics on their own vehicles the way they want? Google ART CARS.
    Our Government requires car manufacturers to up the MPG stats. so, they use light steel, aluminum, plastic chrome and fiberglass as much as they can. It's not like they make or, want cars to last for decades!
    I have a rust-free 1930 Ford Model A that WAS designed for the owner to be able to keep it that way.
    Now, Commercial vehicles are a different breed that need more oversight in repairs.

    • @azemuldin
      @azemuldin Před 9 lety +3

      Well said.

    • @sergkotoff3096
      @sergkotoff3096 Před 3 lety

      Поддерживаю точку зрения! Хорошо сказано. Сам восстановил и эксплуатирую мотоцикл образца 1936г.

  • @dalethompson5645
    @dalethompson5645 Před 10 lety +49

    All the pros are getting mad cause this is a cheap DIY solution.

    • @bkpickell
      @bkpickell Před 10 lety +4

      I have done this repair more than once. I can tell you from experience that it is a very short term solution. All of those rust inhibitors only slow the rust down. It never stops it. The longest one of those repairs has ever lasted me was 2 years.

    • @cheemunping2709
      @cheemunping2709 Před 10 lety

      bkpickell Man You are right...
      I also done this on my car door. (Even I remove the RUST PART Totally... )
      After 2 years. The door come out another POP...
      Is good for SHORT USE but not long term...

    • @user-ro9ms4hq5y
      @user-ro9ms4hq5y Před 9 lety +3

      So basically if a car body starts rusting the the car is done for? Is there now permanent solution?

    • @Gd0g427
      @Gd0g427 Před 9 lety +1

      Οδυσσεας Καρυπιδης Cut out all rust and Weld in a patch panel, then its good as new.

    • @olskoolnewpaint
      @olskoolnewpaint Před 9 lety +4

      Οδυσσεας Καρυπιδης
      Honestly, no. Unless you are talking about a classic car that you look at as an investment, it really is not worth chasing rust, doing it right only for the car to shit the bed 10k miles later. Rust is automotive cancer. If you wait too long, you're fucked.

  • @eddiespencer1
    @eddiespencer1 Před 2 lety

    I dig it. I need to fix some pretty bad rust on my '07 Jeep's rocker panels. The plastic trim trapped moisture and road salts which, over the years, has rotted out the rockers. Body shop said it'll cost nearly $2k to fix it and I don't have that kind of coin. This vid really helps me and gives me confidence that I can fix it myself.

  • @allanguerrero1499
    @allanguerrero1499 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank's, That's a new technique for a repairing the hole damage.

  • @buddylee19082
    @buddylee19082 Před 10 lety +8

    First off I want to say thank you for this upload. I'm going to assume that with over a half million views this video has helped out more than a few people, myself included. With that said I have ONE complaint that I simply couldn't let go of and it's this: There was absolutely NO NEED for all the pop-up disclaimers about it being for entertainment and all that other crap. PERIOD. Listen man, this was a EXCELLENT DIY video on how to repair some rust damage on your car CHEAPLY, EFFECTIVELY, and WITHOUT WELDING. And if somebody doesn't like that or it "pisses off some professionals".... F*#K THEM!!! Who the hell are they?! YOU SIR, HAVE DONE SOMETHING GREAT HERE! AND more importantly, YOU SHARED IT with others! KUDOS TO YOU MAN!!! And in regards to the "Pissed off professionals", the only reason they're getting PO'd is because more and more ppl like you are finding ways to not GET RIPPED OFF BY THEM! Granted what they do is something much different than this, and will (or at least SHOULD) last much MUCH longer, but does that make what you've done here WRONG? I think not... Anyway, all I was getting at was there were WAY TOO MANY pop-up disclaimers aimed at the "PRO's" and geared toward trying not to offend or upset anyone, it felt like something you might read before watching a video of someone spouting rhetoric about their religion or political party, NOT what you'd see before a DIY video!? lol! Come on man!... YOU made a PHENOMENAL video and IT WORKED! WHOMEVER got pissed off, or offended, or thought that you did something wrong, CAN GO F#@$ THEMSELVES! Matter of fact,

  • @bokovski
    @bokovski Před 8 lety +5

    How to HIDE a large rusted out area on your vehicle

    • @insignia76
      @insignia76 Před 8 lety +5

      fill with your bullshit might work better...

    • @tomthumb6307
      @tomthumb6307 Před 7 lety +1

      I don't think he needs anything at all, just a narrow mind unable to accept someone elses ideas.

  • @Jeremyford1973
    @Jeremyford1973 Před 4 měsíci

    very good informative video. Why go to college when you got some genious dude like this teaching you how to do awesome stuff?

  • @Kam_412
    @Kam_412 Před 7 lety +2

    Atleast he filled in the giant hole and tried. It looks better than before which is all that counts for a beater. If you want a professional finish or your picky i'd check out a few other vids for more advice and info before starting

  • @realblackmilky
    @realblackmilky Před 9 lety +26

    is this guy a serial killer? what kinda voice is that bro. gd video tho

  • @bubbs2010
    @bubbs2010 Před 5 lety +5

    Never...Never....grind or sand glass fibre fillers without dust mask/respirator & eye protection - unless you want to cut your life short :( :(

  • @daxinventor3542
    @daxinventor3542 Před 6 lety

    Good job kid. Keep at it. Einstein once said that " Imagination is greater than knowledge. "

  • @LayZeeDawg
    @LayZeeDawg Před 8 lety

    I can certainly appreciate what is being done here. When I was young and broke and drove beaters that I expected to last no longer than a year or two more, this was a step up from driving a car with gaping rust holes. Now that I am older and have aquired tools and techniques (but still broke) there are preferred methods that I use on my 14 year old beater.

    • @PychStudios
      @PychStudios Před 7 lety

      Can you give any other suggestions for a repair like this? I am in the process of repairing the underbody near my rocker panels on my E36.

    • @LayZeeDawg
      @LayZeeDawg Před 7 lety

      Fiberglass and resin is a step up from the bondo and fiberglass and cloth and of course welding in new metal is the longest lating ie; "correct" method. I quote correct because unless it is a structural component its all just cosmetic and as long as it looks good and lasts the life of the car there is no problem with it.

    • @PychStudios
      @PychStudios Před 7 lety

      G Zuk Okay, thank you!