I'm very excited for the workshop build series. Great work on the chassis repair, I love watching your videos. Shorter format ones like this are just as good as the longer ones.
You get a stop for your spot drill.. Basically a metal ring with a pinion screw. Set the stop for the thickness of the plate your drilling, and use the sander for the rest.
I have always found it amazing what ends Brits will go to fixing a car. I always bought southern cars to avoid rust up here in the north of the US. I thought, hey, Spain, Italy...nope, right hand drive! I guess that is a strong motivation and fewer cars to choose from.
The body shop guys i watch use a finger sander or a small cut off wheel in a die grinder to grind through the welds. Sometimes they drill them too. The die grinder makes much quicker work of the welds and is cheaper than replacing the paper on the finger sander
Really enjoyed this video. Love the change of pace and the new schedule 🥰. It’s amazing what you are doing with that bodywork. I Can’t wait for the next shop build !! I had front row seats to the last two shop builds and really enjoyed them.
Glad to hear it tinMan! I'm enjoying it too. And I'm pleased to hear that! The next workshop series is going to be really, really, good. Proper equiptment in a workshop that fits me really well. I think the final results will be epic. Thanks again!
as far as the lower corner that you mention, it doesn't look like BMW factory welds. Also, if I may make a suggestion, an old timer taught me to never cut my patch pieces with straight corners. He radiused them heavily, so there's no concentration of heat input on the meeting of 2 straight lines into a corner, but rather a homogeneous and even input across a rounded corner when you weld in the patch. You may want to give that a try, it's a lot easier and it also leaves behind a much more pleasing-to-the-eye, almost "organic" patch that doesn't quite stand out as much. And the panel warps a lot less.
Wie frustrierend. Überall Rost. Theoretisch müsste man jedes Blech lösen um jeden Rost zu finden. Respekt vor der ganzen Arbeit und Geduld! Ich glaube, die hätte ich nicht! Gruß aus Deutschland 🇩🇪 maxi
@@RestoreIt Hi, ich denke, das wird das beste sein. Mache ich mit meinem Projekt wahrscheinlich auch so. Weiterhin alles gute und viel Durchhaltevermögen ❤️ Freut mich jedesmal sehr, wenn ein neues Video kommt! 😘Lieben Gruß, Maximiliane ❤️
Always keen for a Restore It episode. Love your stuff man, glad to see you're keeping it up with the regular uploads! Don't overwork yourself though :)
Invest in a tool steel bit with a flat faced cutting tip, two flute or more, it is harder than drill bits and sharper, cuts through welds like butter and does not hurt the panels behind. Or make one from a 3/8 milling tool bit.
@@RestoreIt talking about instead of a drill bit, not for chiseling but for cutting the spot welds. They are tool steal and will not dull like a drill.
Very interesting watch! I am doing similar work to my E46 and it's nice to see other people facing the same issues that I am. They include eg spot weld drill bits being too short, rust in between panels and fabricating new pieces with weird shapes. Great production value on this video. Will be watching more of your stuff.
6:54 I quickly checked my 1987 pre-facelift 4-door E30 and it has a similarly shaped sheet metal part in exactly that spot. It's been coated liberally in seamsealer though, so i cannot tell what the welds underneath look like. My car has certainly never had any work done there, that's all original. So if somebody replaced that part on your car, they probably did it with factory replacement parts Edit: I looked a bit closer and i can see and feel those bodgy welds underneath the seamsealer. That's factory-original weld quality🤣😉
Hi I like doing this sort of thing and I do vehicle stuff on my channel, but I myself couldn’t warrant putting in the time you do into your projects, I just want them done to a decent standard and use them. I admire your dedication to these projects good video 🙂👍
I’ve run into the issue with clearance for spot weld drill bits as well. I’ve found that using 1/4 hex to 1/4 square socket adapter with the correct size socket to fit the hex shape on the spot weld bit works pretty well as a bit extension.
For longer spotweld drill bits. Make your own. If you have a lathe make a extension so they fit together then weld it. That way it will turn true. Being in the back of the drill will not hurt the temperature on The Cutting Edge
Hi. Maybe look into rust converting the panels that had rust on them prior to priming. Even when there is no visible rust left I do get a reaction if I apply it to the bare metal. That is because some of the rust gets mixed in under clean looking metal from the high rpm power tools. I would get someting not acid based like Brunox which is with epoxy.Also about the acid bath: I heard it is really hard to get all of the acid out of small spaces so since it is appart now anyways I would stick with your method.
I would still try to coat in between panels. Its not guaranteed that all those parts will be e coated. Just think about how hard it is to get zinc plating into cavities etc. Better be safe than sorry. You cant really lose anything with doing that except a little extra paint.
Problem isn't doing what he does, it's doing it as nicely as he does it lol I'm doing rust repair on my e36 and I wish I had this skill in metal work and sheet metal forming, shit aint pretty lol, sure I'm patching holes and fixing similar stuff that he does, but the result isn't exactly oem looking.
You might be able to speed things up a bit buy purchasing a second (and possibly a third) chisel to separate the spot welded sheet metal... Once you pound the first chisel in, just leave it there and insert the second, third chisels into the gap you have opened up with the first chisel... Also, I might try using chisels with different shapes, such as narrower, wider or rounded nose...
Awesome as always! I can see you getting covered in crap! My partner swears the best investment I made was buying a welding hood haha! It stops all the crap getting in your hair and leaves your face free for a breathing mask and visor, it also has a skirt for your shoulders to stop crap going down your neck! Keep up the good work man!
Your welding/fabrication skills have greatly improved. It's to your credit that you have really applied yourself to learn, practice and build your skillset. I can't imagine those welds you inquired about are factory. Love your videos.
what about a drill bit stoppper on the spot weld drill bit. it wouldn`t help with tight spaces, but for other areas, it`s make the operation pretty mindless.. just push till the stopper touches the metal, and bingo, yoou`r done. maybe?
If you now take a spot weld drill instead of an ordinary steel drill to drill open the welds, it will be a lot easier and better... whatever I see here and there, it goes a lot faster too...
I'm using the flat spot weld drill bit that came in the kit, alongside the chisel tipped ones. I'm confused, is that bit even a spot well drill bit?... The none chisel tip one...
Apparently you are not ment to turn the compressor off and on by that red switch and not ment to turn it off at all while it is running, think he said red switch is a emergency cut off only🤷♂️
@@RestoreIt Yes, he has a point. One should never turn off a compressor while it is running …….. it can cause damage to it. I was taught to always let compressor finish its cycle until it shuts itself off when it reaches pressure ……. Only then shut the on/off switch. Two other pointers I wanted to pass on to you. There is another British gent I watch who is doing similar work on an old Mercedes (I think his channel is Mercedes Maintenance …. He is on the West Coast of US. I have even mentioned your channel to him in the past and he said he has seen your channel too. His name is John. Two things I have heard him mention: 1. When you are spot welding in your patches …. After you get the first batch of spots done he says to grind them down rather than waiting until you have done the whole patch. He says if you do that you can see the pinholes you have left much easier and you don’t build up as much weld which you have to grind off again. 2. He uses the finger sander a lot like you do …… He says he used to use the heavier grit paper a lot (40 grit I think). He finds that the finer grit paper like 80 or higher works just as good and does not wear out as fast. The rough paper rips apart too quickly and wastes a lot. I may be wrong on the grit number I am quoting 40 to 80 …… maybe 80 to 120 ….. but I think you get the idea. Sorry if I am rehashing something someone else may have said to you already or if you disagree with what I have said. I enjoy watching the work you do and admire the tremendous patience you have.
@@RestoreIt not sir oem would never done such a lousy job and left the assembly line like that. if you like it leave it alone your project I don't think I could.
Put your videos in order numerically it's got to be easy, part one, part two, part 3, part 4, I start watching a video and it's interesting I'd click on the next one in line and it's the video taken before the one I've just watched it's so confusing sort it out.
@@RestoreIt man...even small victories mean a lot when dealing with these cars. Believe me, I know. Don't let the small defeats cloud your mind towards the bigger purpose. Hope I can see this car running soon!
I am using Bosch Cordless Multi Purpose Tool with metal blade which is thinner then the normal chisel tip, it makes it easier for you to separate panels and break the silicone and beads
You can make your own longer W pointed drill bit for drilling out spot welds that will let you reach those hard to get spot, since the drill will be out from the panel and the bit can be up nice and close. Just use a say 6 or 7mm drill bit or how big you need and sharpen the same geometry as the purchased ones (which are far too short), just be sure to leave a small chisel in the center of the drill so it self centres. Good luck! So nice to see someone doing a restoration properly!
I'm so hooked on this project! Also, at the risk of being 'one of those people', you really should consider wearing respiratory protection when sanding/grinding. Old paint, basecoat and undercoating especially. Just my concern for you, nothing more :)
Man you don't need to acid dip your beautiful ride. Fix your rust and put it together and enjoy driving it. If you are building a house where it's sitting in your living room make it perfect so you can sleep at night but if your ultimate goal is to enjoy your driving experience just finish it and ENJOY IT my friend. Cheers!
Don't do acid dipping unless the same place that does the dipping or someplace else can also do the same e-coat 'dip' process that manufacturers have done for decades, where the chassis is totally sunk into primer and it penetrates every part and crevice of the chassis. Remember acid dipping and paint removes EVERYTHING, also primer and other coatings in places you can't even see or get to.
you were asking how to remove the spot welds ,have you tried a grinder with a grinding disc ? its look like a cutting disc but it's thicker (5 to 8 mm) it is also good to ruff grind welds as is faster than a finger grinder so you put less heat in to the metal
I also enjoy the shorter wait intervals; haha, who doesn't? Anyway, thanks for this update and l Iove watching the work and you making progress! Glad you got the air compressor fixed.
hi, I've seen other channels cut out the bulk of the panel that are removing then drill out the spot welds. don't no if this will help? Fitzee's Fabrications is a good channel to wacth he makes a lot of panels from 3-4 bits of metal.
Als je nu eens een puntlasboor neemt ipv een gewone staalboor om de lassen open te boren gaat het wellicht een stuk makkelijker en beter...wat ik ook hier en daar zie gaat het een stuk sneller ook...
Have you watched any of Retro Powers channel? There restoration process and anti rust process is second to none. They also have a series called auto focus that explains their process
Just a quick trick that I myself realised waay to late. Currently restoring a W116, and while welding I often come across larger than ideal gaps. Instead of putting 20 welds and a lot of heat in it and warping it, I took a copper pipe (like ones for water taps), and beat the end completely flat, then bent it 45 degrees. You can but this behind the work piece and the weld will "flow" across it, closing the gap in the metal, while not sticking to the copper. Saves a lot of time, grinding, gas, and you feel smart ;)
Search chassis acid dipping or stripping. Its the process of dipping the enitre chassis into a bath of a certain type of acid, which strips all rust and old sealants off
on bigger panels such as that wheel well, you can cut off the piece you're replacing near the seam and your spot weld removal bit will be easier to manage. I often times have used a machine screw countersink and drilled a pilot hole in the center of each spot weld, leaving a small thru hole on the posterior panel that gets filled once you do the plug weld. Or there's some jobber lenght drill bits that Black and Decker made in the UK that have a tiny "pilot" drill bit and then sorf of a flat 2 flutes front face cut to cover from the pilot point to the nominal OD, I loved those, especially 8 to 10mm diameters.
I really like this restoration so far! Especially because the way you’re fighting that rust devil. I am also looking forward to see the complete chassis being dipt and e-coated. I only wonder what happens to the paint residue in hard to reach places and cavities. It must stay in there. That could be a reason not to paint the cavities because that will happen while e-coating the chassis. I am just trying to think along with you. Keep up the good work and your passion doing it!
Dang this looks like a LOT of work and also like the car is butchered in the past... Massive props for your dedication!
Thanks Bas! Lots of work ahead but I'm loving it. Cheers.
As a very long time subscriber, I am impressed and pleased to see how you have steadily increased your skills! Great work young man! Keep it up!
I'm glad to hear it WRG! :D Thanks for watching and sticking with me. Lots more to come!
I'm very excited for the workshop build series. Great work on the chassis repair, I love watching your videos. Shorter format ones like this are just as good as the longer ones.
Glad to hear it Dan! And thank you very much, I glad you're enjoying it!
You get a stop for your spot drill.. Basically a metal ring with a pinion screw. Set the stop for the thickness of the plate your drilling, and use the sander for the rest.
Thanks for another interesting and informative video, and also for the excellent voice-over commentary.
No problem, George. Thanks for watching, glad you're enjoying it!
I have always found it amazing what ends Brits will go to fixing a car. I always bought southern cars to avoid rust up here in the north of the US. I thought, hey, Spain, Italy...nope, right hand drive! I guess that is a strong motivation and fewer cars to choose from.
The body shop guys i watch use a finger sander or a small cut off wheel in a die grinder to grind through the welds. Sometimes they drill them too. The die grinder makes much quicker work of the welds and is cheaper than replacing the paper on the finger sander
Stunning work. I agree with other comments it is enjoyable to catch up regularly and see you at work. Thanks.
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Really enjoyed this video. Love the change of pace and the new schedule 🥰. It’s amazing what you are doing with that bodywork. I Can’t wait for the next shop build !! I had front row seats to the last two shop builds and really enjoyed them.
Glad to hear it tinMan! I'm enjoying it too. And I'm pleased to hear that! The next workshop series is going to be really, really, good. Proper equiptment in a workshop that fits me really well. I think the final results will be epic. Thanks again!
as far as the lower corner that you mention, it doesn't look like BMW factory welds. Also, if I may make a suggestion, an old timer taught me to never cut my patch pieces with straight corners. He radiused them heavily, so there's no concentration of heat input on the meeting of 2 straight lines into a corner, but rather a homogeneous and even input across a rounded corner when you weld in the patch. You may want to give that a try, it's a lot easier and it also leaves behind a much more pleasing-to-the-eye, almost "organic" patch that doesn't quite stand out as much. And the panel warps a lot less.
Wie frustrierend. Überall Rost. Theoretisch müsste man jedes Blech lösen um jeden Rost zu finden.
Respekt vor der ganzen Arbeit und Geduld! Ich glaube, die hätte ich nicht! Gruß aus Deutschland 🇩🇪 maxi
Danke Maxi :D Ich werde das Auto in Säure tauchen und KTL-beschichten lassen.
@@RestoreIt Hi, ich denke, das wird das beste sein. Mache ich mit meinem Projekt wahrscheinlich auch so. Weiterhin alles gute und viel Durchhaltevermögen ❤️ Freut mich jedesmal sehr, wenn ein neues Video kommt! 😘Lieben Gruß, Maximiliane ❤️
Always keen for a Restore It episode. Love your stuff man, glad to see you're keeping it up with the regular uploads! Don't overwork yourself though :)
Thanks Brendan! Well, with the new bits of equipment coming, my life will be much easier and my times spend wiser.
Invest in a tool steel bit with a flat faced cutting tip, two flute or more, it is harder than drill bits and sharper, cuts through welds like butter and does not hurt the panels behind. Or make one from a 3/8 milling tool bit.
I believe thats what I'm using. Its the one that came with the chisel type that has changable heads on it.
@@RestoreIt talking about instead of a drill bit, not for chiseling but for cutting the spot welds. They are tool steal and will not dull like a drill.
i like this “smaller bite” format better.
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Wooo, early to a video again. Look forward to this one
Cheers Rob! Enjoy.
good restore👍👍
Very interesting watch! I am doing similar work to my E46 and it's nice to see other people facing the same issues that I am. They include eg spot weld drill bits being too short, rust in between panels and fabricating new pieces with weird shapes. Great production value on this video. Will be watching more of your stuff.
For a work shop builder, you are pretty good with cars!
6:54 I quickly checked my 1987 pre-facelift 4-door E30 and it has a similarly shaped sheet metal part in exactly that spot. It's been coated liberally in seamsealer though, so i cannot tell what the welds underneath look like. My car has certainly never had any work done there, that's all original. So if somebody replaced that part on your car, they probably did it with factory replacement parts
Edit: I looked a bit closer and i can see and feel those bodgy welds underneath the seamsealer. That's factory-original weld quality🤣😉
Looks nice like a "hatchback" style.
Nice work! You can use the tip of your mini belt sander to grind right through spot welds in difficult locations.
Hi I like doing this sort of thing and I do vehicle stuff on my channel, but I myself couldn’t warrant putting in the time you do into your projects, I just want them done to a decent standard and use them. I admire your dedication to these projects good video 🙂👍
Thanks Mend It Man, each to their own :D
I’ve run into the issue with clearance for spot weld drill bits as well. I’ve found that using 1/4 hex to 1/4 square socket adapter with the correct size socket to fit the hex shape on the spot weld bit works pretty well as a bit extension.
Interesting, I'll give this a go, cheers, William!
For longer spotweld drill bits. Make your own. If you have a lathe make a extension so they fit together then weld it. That way it will turn true. Being in the back of the drill will not hurt the temperature on The Cutting Edge
You need some other chisel... some longer and thiner one for spliting panels
Roger that adam, I'll look into it.
"babe wake up, Restore It posted a new E30 video."
Although you seem to make fun of us, it's still also fun to watch it.
Hi. Maybe look into rust converting the panels that had rust on them prior to priming. Even when there is no visible rust left I do get a reaction if I apply it to the bare metal. That is because some of the rust gets mixed in under clean looking metal from the high rpm power tools. I would get someting not acid based like Brunox which is with epoxy.Also about the acid bath: I heard it is really hard to get all of the acid out of small spaces so since it is appart now anyways I would stick with your method.
Those welds you are talking about an 7:00 are indeed from the factory.
Great video buddy 👍🏻
Cheers, Stevie!
Not sure if someone already told but those lower spot welds what you wondering are from factory. Mine has exactly same looking welds.
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I would still try to coat in between panels. Its not guaranteed that all those parts will be e coated. Just think about how hard it is to get zinc plating into cavities etc. Better be safe than sorry. You cant really lose anything with doing that except a little extra paint.
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Well done, I wish I could do half as much as you can.
Thanks, Eightfivetwo!
Problem isn't doing what he does, it's doing it as nicely as he does it lol
I'm doing rust repair on my e36 and I wish I had this skill in metal work and sheet metal forming, shit aint pretty lol, sure I'm patching holes and fixing similar stuff that he does, but the result isn't exactly oem looking.
Did you consider chemically dipping the whole body and all the old panels? It'll help remove all the old coating and reveal the rust underneath.
definitely watch and learn from fitzee
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Nice job, weld done :)
Thanks, Juan! :)
You are the automotive version of a meticulous Japanese gardener. I couldn't be that patient even if I wasn't also trying to film.
The bit works better with a cup of oil to dip it in before drilling each spot weld.
Good shout Benjamin, cheers!
You got serious problems!!! But I like it. Love your show fan Sweden 🇸🇪.
Haha, thanks, Claus!
You might be able to speed things up a bit buy purchasing a second (and possibly a third) chisel to separate the spot welded sheet metal... Once you pound the first chisel in, just leave it there and insert the second, third chisels into the gap you have opened up with the first chisel... Also, I might try using chisels with different shapes, such as narrower, wider or rounded nose...
Thanks Al, some solid advice here. I'll look into it, cheers,
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Lets go!!😁
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hi, i too have a e30 to restore and i was just wondering where you will be getting your panels from. cheers and thanks for the content ! 👍
Awesome as always! I can see you getting covered in crap! My partner swears the best investment I made was buying a welding hood haha! It stops all the crap getting in your hair and leaves your face free for a breathing mask and visor, it also has a skirt for your shoulders to stop crap going down your neck! Keep up the good work man!
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Your welding/fabrication skills have greatly improved. It's to your credit that you have really applied yourself to learn, practice and build your skillset. I can't imagine those welds you inquired about are factory. Love your videos.
Does that reciprocating saw eat blades? I think i got to have one now.
Yes. But its totally worth it :D
what about a drill bit stoppper on the spot weld drill bit. it wouldn`t help with tight spaces, but for other areas, it`s make the operation pretty mindless.. just push till the stopper touches the metal, and bingo, yoou`r done. maybe?
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If you now take a spot weld drill instead of an ordinary steel drill to drill open the welds, it will be a lot easier and better... whatever I see here and there, it goes a lot faster too...
I'm using the flat spot weld drill bit that came in the kit, alongside the chisel tipped ones. I'm confused, is that bit even a spot well drill bit?... The none chisel tip one...
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What about the bracket?
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Regular 20 minutes video are the way to go... IMHO
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Why do you use orange
It's anti-corrosion, weld-through bodywork primer, its perfect for the job.
more Restore It is better, I say
Well you'll be pleased to know theres a lot more to come! Cheers Andre
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Thank you!
you need to use tig
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Air Hammer Chisel?
Oh yes, I have one of these. I'm an idiot. I will get it out during next ep :D
@@RestoreIt I was just watching thinking, "Why is he doing this by hand?" heh.
Apparently you are not ment to turn the compressor off and on by that red switch and not ment to turn it off at all while it is running, think he said red switch is a emergency cut off only🤷♂️
I'll look into this, John. Thanks for the advice.
@@RestoreIt Yes, he has a point. One should never turn off a compressor while it is running …….. it can cause damage to it. I was taught to always let compressor finish its cycle until it shuts itself off when it reaches pressure ……. Only then shut the on/off switch.
Two other pointers I wanted to pass on to you. There is another British gent I watch who is doing similar work on an old Mercedes (I think his channel is Mercedes Maintenance …. He is on the West Coast of US. I have even mentioned your channel to him in the past and he said he has seen your channel too. His name is John. Two things I have heard him mention:
1. When you are spot welding in your patches …. After you get the first batch of spots done he says to grind them down rather than waiting until you have done the whole patch. He says if you do that you can see the pinholes you have left much easier and you don’t build up as much weld which you have to grind off again.
2. He uses the finger sander a lot like you do …… He says he used to use the heavier grit paper a lot (40 grit I think). He finds that the finer grit paper like 80 or higher works just as good and does not wear out as fast. The rough paper rips apart too quickly and wastes a lot. I may be wrong on the grit number I am quoting 40 to 80 …… maybe 80 to 120 ….. but I think you get the idea.
Sorry if I am rehashing something someone else may have said to you already or if you disagree with what I have said. I enjoy watching the work you do and admire the tremendous patience you have.
Not factory definitely REDO!!!!
Not sure if sarcastic or not, haha.
@@RestoreIt not sir oem would never done such a lousy job and left the assembly line like that. if you like it leave it alone your project I don't think I could.
7:10 would it normally be spot welded?
commenting for the algorithim.
Much appreciated, Marky!
hello sir, where i can get your contact or your website ?
Hi there, please contact me at restoreitchannel@gmail.com. Thanks
Bro you do you. It is your car. if its easier to use the finger sander use it.
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Put your videos in order numerically it's got to be easy, part one, part two, part 3, part 4, I start watching a video and it's interesting I'd click on the next one in line and it's the video taken before the one I've just watched it's so confusing sort it out.
the ammount of time and dedication you provided this carwith is astonishing. Keep it up :)
Thank you ElMacho! I'm glad even small bits of progress are keeping you happy :)
@@RestoreIt man...even small victories mean a lot when dealing with these cars.
Believe me, I know. Don't let the small defeats cloud your mind towards the bigger purpose. Hope I can see this car running soon!
I do bodywork for a living. Nobody in the shop uses spot weld bits. We always use finger sanders.
I thought this was the case, Marc. I've seen some pros on UA-cam and its all finger sander. Cheers for the info.
Fantastic job repairing the rusted spots. 👍👍
Хорошая работа!
I am using Bosch Cordless Multi Purpose Tool with metal blade which is thinner then the normal chisel tip, it makes it easier for you to separate panels and break the silicone and beads
Thanks for the info B K, I'll look into these
That bracket is for fuel expansion tank...
Oh yes, I think you're right Ante...
You can make your own longer W pointed drill bit for drilling out spot welds that will let you reach those hard to get spot, since the drill will be out from the panel and the bit can be up nice and close. Just use a say 6 or 7mm drill bit or how big you need and sharpen the same geometry as the purchased ones (which are far too short), just be sure to leave a small chisel in the center of the drill so it self centres. Good luck! So nice to see someone doing a restoration properly!
Thanks Patrick! I'll give this a go.
Wow you guys were fast.
Thanks Fabian!
I'm so hooked on this project! Also, at the risk of being 'one of those people', you really should consider wearing respiratory protection when sanding/grinding. Old paint, basecoat and undercoating especially. Just my concern for you, nothing more :)
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Man you don't need to acid dip your beautiful ride. Fix your rust and put it together and enjoy driving it. If you are building a house where it's sitting in your living room make it perfect so you can sleep at night but if your ultimate goal is to enjoy your driving experience just finish it and ENJOY IT my friend. Cheers!
Don't do acid dipping unless the same place that does the dipping or someplace else can also do the same e-coat 'dip' process that manufacturers have done for decades, where the chassis is totally sunk into primer and it penetrates every part and crevice of the chassis. Remember acid dipping and paint removes EVERYTHING, also primer and other coatings in places you can't even see or get to.
Great work so far! If you're looking for ideas to make work easier, watch Arthur Tussik. Maybe he'll have something that will work for you.
you were asking how to remove the spot welds ,have you tried a grinder with a grinding disc ? its look like a cutting disc but it's thicker (5 to 8 mm) it is also good to ruff grind welds as is faster than a finger grinder so you put less heat in to the metal
Nice work. Rather than juggle holding the ground to the job just linish a spot near by. One less thing in your way and worry about when welding.
Dipping does NOT get get the rust in between seems
Plans to buy a TIG? Expensive but would be massive upgrade
I also enjoy the shorter wait intervals; haha, who doesn't? Anyway, thanks for this update and l Iove watching the work and you making progress! Glad you got the air compressor fixed.
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That upper hook system might be the petrol door trigger line
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Those welds at 7:12 look like some of the factory welds on my e36
Vehcor uses a die grinder, to remove his spot welds
A half used cutting or grinding disk is faster and 10 times cheaper than a finger sanding band................ and it does the same thing as the belt.
That's a good point... I've seen a few garages do this. I'll give it a go, cheers, Richard.
hi, I've seen other channels cut out the bulk of the panel that are removing then drill out the spot welds. don't no if this will help? Fitzee's Fabrications is a good channel to wacth he makes a lot of panels from 3-4 bits of metal.
I've actually seen him to this myself. It's a good shout actually. I could have easily done that. Cheers Kenneth, I'll keep it in mind.
For spot welds: Makita 0600 + Pferd 1210.
Als je nu eens een puntlasboor neemt ipv een gewone staalboor om de lassen open te boren gaat het wellicht een stuk makkelijker en beter...wat ik ook hier en daar zie gaat het een stuk sneller ook...
Thanks Marcel :D
...there is always rust where you don't expect it, good work, keep safe..
It's a bugger! Cheers, Bob.
My PP is fine but thanks for asking.
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Have you watched any of Retro Powers channel? There restoration process and anti rust process is second to none. They also have a series called auto focus that explains their process
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Just a quick trick that I myself realised waay to late. Currently restoring a W116, and while welding I often come across larger than ideal gaps. Instead of putting 20 welds and a lot of heat in it and warping it, I took a copper pipe (like ones for water taps), and beat the end completely flat, then bent it 45 degrees. You can but this behind the work piece and the weld will "flow" across it, closing the gap in the metal, while not sticking to the copper. Saves a lot of time, grinding, gas, and you feel smart ;)
What exactly is "dippin" how do i find out more about it ?
Search chassis acid dipping or stripping. Its the process of dipping the enitre chassis into a bath of a certain type of acid, which strips all rust and old sealants off
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on bigger panels such as that wheel well, you can cut off the piece you're replacing near the seam and your spot weld removal bit will be easier to manage. I often times have used a machine screw countersink and drilled a pilot hole in the center of each spot weld, leaving a small thru hole on the posterior panel that gets filled once you do the plug weld. Or there's some jobber lenght drill bits that Black and Decker made in the UK that have a tiny "pilot" drill bit and then sorf of a flat 2 flutes front face cut to cover from the pilot point to the nominal OD, I loved those, especially 8 to 10mm diameters.
I really like this restoration so far! Especially because the way you’re fighting that rust devil. I am also looking forward to see the complete chassis being dipt and e-coated. I only wonder what happens to the paint residue in hard to reach places and cavities. It must stay in there. That could be a reason not to paint the cavities because that will happen while e-coating the chassis. I am just trying to think along with you. Keep up the good work and your passion doing it!
I'm happy with shorter, more frequent vids. You are so meticulous with your work, and it's a real pleasure to watch you do your thing!
Why not do m3 fenders at this point? Cost?
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