I am a professional fiberglass repair technician... and I just want to say that your video is the best example of a proper repair I've seen. Great job man!
That's what I was thinking. In High School I worked for a well respected body shop and I can tell you that none of our body men put this much attention into their rust hole repairs.
Just fixed a rust hole in my wheel arch using this method. Here are some tips for beginners from my experience: 1. Make sure to indent the metal around the hole. I forgot to do that step, and ended up with a slight hump in my repair area. 2. Don't use primer before using body filler, or atleast try it on a small area at first. I had a lot of issues with the finishing filler coming off in chunks, even after waiting for 3 hrs before using it after spraying primer. 3. Don't be afraid to use multiple layers of body filler. I thought I screwed up when multiple nicks appeared after sanding the filler, but as it turns out I just needed 2 more thin layers near the low spots. The key is several light applications of filler. 4. Look at the repair area from multiple angles when using the fillers. I thought that the area was level, but as I found out after applying primer the area was quite wavy. The longer you sand, the better your result will be. 5. Make sure your layers of fiberglass actually stick together. My front fiberglass piece, as it turns out, didn't stick to the back one, there was a gap due to the metal being in the middle. 6. When painting, make sure a big area around your repair area is clean. I now have multiple dust spots due to underestimating the paint area. That's about all of my tips. I like this method a lot, and hope to get at least 3 years out of it before the rust comes back, perhaps even more.
Using a primer filler spray after applying/sanding body filler and glazing putty helps to smooth the surface. Then sand it again. Spray your 1st two coats of base and two coats of clear then wet sand and buff.
If using phosphoric acid type product like Ospho, kleen strip etc it will kill the rust for good. No coming back. It's chemically impossible if you get it all. After decades in the restoration field I can say that if you follow the instructions and pit more time into prep and doing good job it will last a lifetime. It's all in the prep. Painting is the easy part. Get it looking great in primer and all else will be nice. Take your time. Weather and humidity can play havoc on times for resin, filler, primer or paint flashing. Another thing, the better products you use the better and longer it will last. Using kylon is ok but using CarRep 2k primer, paint and clear is way better for 24.99 a can. Has NO SHELF LIFE. Not like other 2k coatings no canister to rupture and then 24 hours of pot life. CarRep has really impressed me. You can use on small areas at your own pace. Not hurry up and get it all ready for coating cause you only got a small window of time. You can take your time and do a job right. I don't sell it I use it and it's a great product.
Thanks for sharing your tips. I am about to fix my car rust hole. I am just wondering how long does your fix hold up? I am hoping mine will last for at least 2 years.
@@phamtinkt88 the area where I used fiberglass seems to be holding up okay. The areas where I just sanded, applied rust converter and painted have come back with vengeance - I should probably redo it now. If you use this method, take my advice: cut as much rust out as you can, and replace it with fiberglass. Rust converter alone simply doesn't work due to rust being on the other side of the panel, sadly. Also, make sure to use quality paint. My clearcoat is cracking aswell at this point.
I’ve got a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee we bought it knowing it would need some work, we discovered holes in many different parts of the body and in the floorboard I was originally going to take it to a body shop till I decided to watch some videos to see if I could fix it myself and sure enough this was the first video to pop up and now I’m only 40 dollars in and I’ve gotten all the holes taken care of thank you your video really saved me a few hundred bucks.
Having been in the collision industry for almost 40 years. This was a very good video. There is just a couple of little things that could have been brought to light but overall amazing! The best I have seen on utube. You obvious have had some training in the field. I doubt the average back yard worrier well get the body work to look this good with black lol. You give a hick of a lot of important information and would recommend that people watch the video several times to pick up everything that you talk about. Thumps Up!
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback! No official training, my dad had a body shop briefly before I was born and I have some friends who work in the body body industry too. I just managed to pick it up here and there.
I'm a junior in highschool doing an AutoBody collision repair program. I have an 08 Sierra with fender flares my dad threw on to ignore the rusty fenders. Most of the stuff in this video is pretty accurate to what we do in the shop ( commission based ). Besides using different brands/higher quality tools. This fix works, and it works well. If you can do it at home do it, its similar to what would be done at a shop for a much higher price.
Thanks for the tip! I always wonder about the longevity of this sort of thing especially since I'll have to do it on an old car that does not have replacement parts available!
i did this on a ford ranger to patch a hole in the corner of the roof that had completely rotted away. job lasted 6 years and was still unnoticable when i gave the truck to my cousin and he wrapped it around a tree one night. fiberglass works, but you do need to be rather aggressive with your grinding, get ALL the rust out, or the cancer will just spread under the repair.
Wow, So So Good. I just Bought, well "Rebought" my Dream Car. I had a Laser with the turbo years ago. Just got a Daytona Turbo Z. My favorite pony Car ever. The Body is Beautiful but only 90 to 95% - not Rusted but Faded and some Chips. This is Such a Detailed Step by Step. With Every Step Clearly both Visually and Auditorally explained so completely that it will be absolutely fool proof to do a complete repair and make the Daytona shine like a Show Room model. Thank You So Very Much. Wow! One of the top 5 intructionals I've seen - Awesome work.
Congrats on the purchase! I can't even remember the last time I've seen a Laser/Daytona, those turbo'd models were a fast car back in their day. My parents had a turbo'd Sundance coupe when I was little, I think that had the same engine and it was quick. Thank you for your feedback too, greatly appreciated!
Clear and informative videos like this are incredibly appreciated! It's 3 years later, but I've got a 2005 Pontiac G6 with some rusting I want to repair before winter and this may be the method I go with. It'll be much harder on the lower trim area since there's more shaping and a plastic strip to account for but the car was only $1k so anything is better than nothing 😆 Love this car already though and want to make it last! Thanks so much for the fantastic walkthrough!
I usually don't go out my way to make a comment but I have to give you your props you did an outstanding job I am so impressed with your work. BIG AL.👍
Great video, shows every step and I’m especially glad you mention the sandpaper grits every time because I find it sometimes difficult to choose what to use!
I am a complete nube when it comes to bondo. This video was invaluable. Thank you so much. Your result looks like a professional body shop did it. It is way beyond anything I was imagining. Awesome.
I did this on a 72 El Camino back in 82' The whole driver side rear lower quarter panel was totally rusted away. Same process as seen here just a larger area. It definitely works! Mine came out perfect and the final paint job was very impressive for one of my first paint jobs! Good memories! Great video!
@@4DIYers No I didn't keep it but I surly wish I had! I went on to buy and flip many many more vehicles after that one. They're like children I guess.. you raise them up well and let them go.. Thank you for your response.
Good job, I have been repairing rust with this method for years, never had a problem. I have customized many a metal car with carvable foam covered with fiberglass and filler, won first place full custom at Autorama with a 1967 Camaro. Had car for eight years without any problems.
@@4DIYers I always cut out as much rust as I could, sand blasted area and finished up with Metal Prep, painted back side if I could. I always took lots of pictures as I worked.
That's the best "budget repair" I've seen. Unfortunately, I have 4 kids at home so the most valuable part of my budget is my time. I still repair the rust, but it looks nothing like this! I don't make it perfect, but it is perfectly acceptable
Using the filler over the glass made this repair a win win. I've seen this done without filler over the glass and the outcome looked good but after a couple weeks bubbles appeared in the glass under the paint. It turned into an endless up keep on the repair. I have a 4th gen dodge ram that could use some repair and this method looks good to me.
Thank you :) I actually just bought a 3rd gen Ram over a week ago. Soon to have videos on it. Thankfully it's a southern truck and it's only been in Canada for a couple years so there's next to no rust on it.
This is one of the best underground DIY video and satisfying at the same time that the job will surely last a long time. I also did mine waiting on the resin to dry out, I hope mine turns out well.
Yes, it LOOKS better at first. When dealing with metal that is rusted through, the only way to beat it is to weld in new metal. Fiberglass is easier and most likely cheaper, but the repaired area will rot again, no matter how well done the repair is.
@J-P Salmi, as mentioned in the video, when done correctly this will last for many years. A weld in patch can also rot out if not done correctly either. The key is removing the rust and then sealing the surface so moisture don't come in contact with the metal. I wouldn't post a video that was lying to my viewers.
I watched this video twice. I will watch it one more time as this is what I need to do to my truck rear fender. I like the resin repair because if it is done right, it will last a very long time. Thanks 4DIYers great job.
I have a mustang with a salvage title, so I dont want to spend much money on it, but I want to get rid of some rust in the rear quarters. This video gave me hope that I could do it without a welder. Thanks! I am going to give this a shot this summer. Thanks for the comprehensive video!
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you, very well produced. Lots of great tips and basic techniques for the average DIYer. Great attention to detail giving an excellent final product. You didn’t choose to do a spray clear coat. My 2009 Ford Escape right rear wheel well has a hole as almost every other Escape of that year.
I don't think i saw a cheap repair looking close to this. I watched hundreds of videos with rust repairs these past months. I hope i will have enough patience and my paint prepared close to original to make mine just as good.
Yep it can add up pretty fast, even more so when top quality materials are used like on a restoration. You can easily spend $1000 just in paint supplies.
aww that would explain where u got the itch to fix on rides... how old were u on the 1 st video fix u did... & what was the ride then.... & where do u see your self by the time u r chris fix's ( your cousin's ) age ......??? & what other future or now rides u have there now...... & what u r looking 4 ward to owning or fixing in the future there.............
I like this technique. Fiberglass sticks to about any roughed up material. For big holes I use wire mesh, then fiber glass only as a base to lay Bondo. I use cloth as opposed to fiberglass matting. I allow the cloth to partially harden before placing it. Right now, I am using it to patch up the rubber out rear bumper of my Dodge caravan which was rear ended. Cracked the entire length. Only a patch job to avoid it falling apart.
Fantastic video best video on repairing a rust hole out there. You explained everything that you did and the grit sand paper. I will be repairing my truck the exact same way. I only hope my truck will turn out half as good as yours. I watched this video at least 3 times. Awesome job and thank you for taking the time to help us out. God bless you sir. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Being from California makes me so glad. I just got a 77 ford Quadra van that sat for 15 years, only some rust on the “gutters” and a hole in the a pillar.
Not going to lie, I'm definitely jealous lol. I just picked up an 06 Ram from southern US and apparently it's only been in Canada for a couple years. Clear than trucks 10yrs newer, I'll have to make sure it's well coated for the winter.
@@4DIYers Shoot that baby with oil inside every panel (punch holes if needed) and around the wheel housings in and out, do the underside body, then coat the brake and fuel lines. The design of the rear wheel housing on trucks allow dirt to be thrown up and lay against the fender lips to rot out as in the vid. Get oil in there and that will no longer be an issue. Psst. I live in the Buffalo area- probably the worst area in the world for salt roads and this system works. Mike
I fail to see how this isn't considered professional. Composite repairs like this will likely last longer than trying to weld in new metal. You did a great job! If I paid someone to do this so would be happy with the results.
Might be good for a dry area .but here with the morning dew rain snow slush salt .you just have to bite the bullet and weld in a patch .so nice to see the disclaimer and honesty. good job and a alternative repair !!
Thank you for the feedback. I'm in Ontario, Canada. We have plenty of moisture, extreme weather, and the roads are over salted. It holds up surprisingly well when done right.
That's the exact repair I need to do on my Tundra. It is kind of a lengthy process it appears but for the money I could save and considering my truck is 23 years old I think I may give it a shot. Thanks for the video.
I bought all the materials to do this and had planned to do it over the Christmas holiday... didn't happen so I figured maybe on the long weekend... maybe next long weekend! Nice job, that turned out really well.
Wonderful video, I came in expecting a super sketchy fix, but this looks very good and hopefully will last a long time as long as the fiberglass doesn't separate from the steel fender.
Thanks for this video. My sons truck needs this done. I've done some auto painting, clear coat & clear cutting & buffing but never any body work so this is going to be tricky for me but this video really gives me direction. Thanks.
Wow It looks great, However for my 15 year old civic I don't think I will do quite as much as you did for this vehicle. But I did learn quite a few things, Thanks
Excellent repair job, enjoyed the video, just want to mention another option instead of paint, i rolled on 3 layers of black textured rocker guard about 6 inches wide from the bottom of the panel on both sides of my truck, covers up any imperfections and no buffing or priming is needed and it lasts. ( 3 years in) liked and subbed.
I really like your videos. You do a great job with explaining your every step. Very in-depth ! I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I’m in the process of getting my 1979 K10 back in good shape. It’s a farm truck that is in good condition. But dose need some work. Your videos have been a great help. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for the kind words, greatly appreciated! Always loved the K10. Friend of mine still has his from high school, even survived a shop fire.
Good Job, This must have taken him a long time to do. He started off in a t-shirt and ended up wearing winter clothing. This tells you that this project will take time and patience.
Robert Nowak I totally agree works great if it’s properly prepared and the rust is removed and back of repaired is oiled and sealed . Welding or brazing in a metal patch will only damage the metal around the repair and cause a lot of warped metal to fill .
Excellent video tutorial! I need to do this on my E46 3series here in London England, rear arch and sill surface bubbles, so thanks for a great tutorial as I don't weld(as yet!)!! Lol 😅👍💪😎🏴 Ps. Definitely Chris Fix level video and I consider him the best tutorial guy on all things cars usually on UA-cam and this was definitely up there on a par with his which is no mean feat! Hope you get loads of subscribers mate! 👍
Thank you so much for the kind words and support, I really appreciate it! Actually I've been doing videos longer than him lol. Just recently upgraded my camera too so my new stuff is now a better quality.
Fantastic job!!! Looks perfect! im using fiberglass to repair my 1970 Ranchero bed that's got pretty bad cancer. At first i was using bondo to fill in the rust holes but when i sanding the bondo with the orbital sander the rust started breaking out so i took a hammer and broke out all of the rust and man oh man there was tons of rust falling apart everywhere but its better to do it now then to have it fail after i apply herculiner, anyways im rambling but thanks again and wish me luck!
What an excellent job you did making this `How to`video. Thank you for doing such a thorough job. I`ll be using this for my third attempt at DIY rust repair.
Extremely, helpful! My goodness when I inquired as to how to go about getting the rust from around the wheel well of my car, folk made it seem like it would take a ROCK Scientist. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you! It's called "wax and grease remover", it's just a solvent like reducers but milder. There are different brands, but they also give the same results and go by the same name. Intended to decontaminate the surface while leaking no residue behind.
New subscriber to your channel ..... exellent work my friend you make it look easy. Very well done should last for a while. Shout out to you from Mexico
Fantastic technique and results. I will do a little differently as my rust issue is on the lower part of the cab of my 1996 chev silverado, passenger side. Its about a 3-4 inch wide strip about 4-5 feet long under the passenger and third door. It is a shaped area. Once the inside has been sanitized of stabilized from rust, I will use polyurathane foam spray carefully to build out the decayed part later appling fibered and unfibered bondo. So tedious.
Thank you! I would guess about 20hrs. My biggest issue is that I don't have a proper place to work so I waste a load of time taking out and packing up tools. Then I had to cover up the fender to protect it from the weather.
That's a damn good budget repair. I plan to do the same but right after doing minor sanding on the fiberglass I'm going to hit it with bed liner because it is only a bush truck. Great video
@@latashaduncan6071 same here... my shit is all gone... and mot is coming up im screwed even these budget videos are so time consuming for me and its my daily driver/beater car so i dont need top quality stuff to be done to it
AS a paint guy I can say that matching metallic paints brings other challenges such as travel, and overall color being dependent on technique. With metallics, practice on a piece of clean scrap if possible and check match in daylight and twilight and at three angles.
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Brother, how long do you think a repair like this will last, thinking of doing it my self
I am a professional fiberglass repair technician... and I just want to say that your video is the best example of a proper repair I've seen. Great job man!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the feedback and kind words!
I would like to follow you so i can learn few fiberglass repair
@markaraujo8087 That would be great, you can anytime. I live in Eastern Maryland though, and I haven't made any videos yet.
Why can't all videos be like this. Perfect. Lots of clear explanations and details.
Thank you so much, really appreciate the kind words!
Considering this was budget job as its intended purpose... this was a top quality job..
bravo 👏 👌🏼
Thank you :)
Agree!
That's what I was thinking. In High School I worked for a well respected body shop and I can tell you that none of our body men put this much attention into their rust hole repairs.
Just fixed a rust hole in my wheel arch using this method. Here are some tips for beginners from my experience:
1. Make sure to indent the metal around the hole. I forgot to do that step, and ended up with a slight hump in my repair area.
2. Don't use primer before using body filler, or atleast try it on a small area at first. I had a lot of issues with the finishing filler coming off in chunks, even after waiting for 3 hrs before using it after spraying primer.
3. Don't be afraid to use multiple layers of body filler. I thought I screwed up when multiple nicks appeared after sanding the filler, but as it turns out I just needed 2 more thin layers near the low spots. The key is several light applications of filler.
4. Look at the repair area from multiple angles when using the fillers. I thought that the area was level, but as I found out after applying primer the area was quite wavy. The longer you sand, the better your result will be.
5. Make sure your layers of fiberglass actually stick together. My front fiberglass piece, as it turns out, didn't stick to the back one, there was a gap due to the metal being in the middle.
6. When painting, make sure a big area around your repair area is clean. I now have multiple dust spots due to underestimating the paint area.
That's about all of my tips. I like this method a lot, and hope to get at least 3 years out of it before the rust comes back, perhaps even more.
Using a primer filler spray after applying/sanding body filler and glazing putty helps to smooth the surface. Then sand it again. Spray your 1st two coats of base and two coats of clear then wet sand and buff.
If using phosphoric acid type product like Ospho, kleen strip etc it will kill the rust for good. No coming back. It's chemically impossible if you get it all. After decades in the restoration field I can say that if you follow the instructions and pit more time into prep and doing good job it will last a lifetime. It's all in the prep. Painting is the easy part. Get it looking great in primer and all else will be nice. Take your time. Weather and humidity can play havoc on times for resin, filler, primer or paint flashing. Another thing, the better products you use the better and longer it will last. Using kylon is ok but using CarRep 2k primer, paint and clear is way better for 24.99 a can. Has NO SHELF LIFE. Not like other 2k coatings no canister to rupture and then 24 hours of pot life. CarRep has really impressed me. You can use on small areas at your own pace. Not hurry up and get it all ready for coating cause you only got a small window of time. You can take your time and do a job right. I don't sell it I use it and it's a great product.
Thanks for sharing your tips. I am about to fix my car rust hole. I am just wondering how long does your fix hold up? I am hoping mine will last for at least 2 years.
Thanks for sharing your mistakes/learning opportunities. I'm about to start my project, maybe a little nervous about it...
@@phamtinkt88 the area where I used fiberglass seems to be holding up okay. The areas where I just sanded, applied rust converter and painted have come back with vengeance - I should probably redo it now.
If you use this method, take my advice: cut as much rust out as you can, and replace it with fiberglass. Rust converter alone simply doesn't work due to rust being on the other side of the panel, sadly.
Also, make sure to use quality paint. My clearcoat is cracking aswell at this point.
I’ve got a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee we bought it knowing it would need some work, we discovered holes in many different parts of the body and in the floorboard I was originally going to take it to a body shop till I decided to watch some videos to see if I could fix it myself and sure enough this was the first video to pop up and now I’m only 40 dollars in and I’ve gotten all the holes taken care of thank you your video really saved me a few hundred bucks.
Awesome to hear, glad I could help and thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
I left my truck parked in front of your house.....so you can have something to fix for your next video. Its a win/win.
LOL, sounds like a plan!
Hahaha
Lmao
🤣🤣.. cool, I’ll be next😂
I will leave my truck to! I have a 98 f150 with rusted cab corners. Have at it buddy! Lol
Having been in the collision industry for almost 40 years. This was a very good video. There is just a couple of little things that could have been brought to light but overall amazing! The best I have seen on utube. You obvious have had some training in the field. I doubt the average back yard worrier well get the body work to look this good with black lol. You give a hick of a lot of important information and would recommend that people watch the video several times to pick up everything that you talk about. Thumps Up!
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback! No official training, my dad had a body shop briefly before I was born and I have some friends who work in the body body industry too. I just managed to pick it up here and there.
If something was lacking please tell us so we all can get it right.
@@LubaLuba1right. Why even bring it up if you share. Lol
I'm a junior in highschool doing an AutoBody collision repair program. I have an 08 Sierra with fender flares my dad threw on to ignore the rusty fenders. Most of the stuff in this video is pretty accurate to what we do in the shop ( commission based ). Besides using different brands/higher quality tools. This fix works, and it works well. If you can do it at home do it, its similar to what would be done at a shop for a much higher price.
Thanks for the tip! I always wonder about the longevity of this sort of thing especially since I'll have to do it on an old car that does not have replacement parts available!
@@dreadpenguinlord340 or you can buy a sheet of metal and make your own
Really enjoyed. Tons of great tid bits of info. No frills and no annoying music. Thank You!
Thank you :)
ur the first guy i have seen to treat the metal so it will last longer
I would call this an IMPROVED budget repair since unlike most you actually use a rust converter. Great video. Two thumbs up.
Thank you so much :)
SUPER informative...love that he tells you what tools he's using and all the details that go into the repair. Best instructional video by far!
i did this on a ford ranger to patch a hole in the corner of the roof that had completely rotted away. job lasted 6 years and was still unnoticable when i gave the truck to my cousin and he wrapped it around a tree one night. fiberglass works, but you do need to be rather aggressive with your grinding, get ALL the rust out, or the cancer will just spread under the repair.
Wow,
So So Good.
I just Bought, well "Rebought" my Dream Car.
I had a Laser with the turbo years ago.
Just got a Daytona Turbo Z.
My favorite pony Car ever.
The Body is Beautiful but only 90 to 95% - not Rusted but Faded and some Chips.
This is Such a Detailed Step by Step. With Every Step Clearly both Visually and Auditorally explained so completely that it will be absolutely fool proof to do a complete repair and make the Daytona shine like a Show Room model.
Thank You So Very Much.
Wow!
One of the top 5 intructionals I've seen - Awesome work.
Congrats on the purchase! I can't even remember the last time I've seen a Laser/Daytona, those turbo'd models were a fast car back in their day. My parents had a turbo'd Sundance coupe when I was little, I think that had the same engine and it was quick. Thank you for your feedback too, greatly appreciated!
Clear and informative videos like this are incredibly appreciated! It's 3 years later, but I've got a 2005 Pontiac G6 with some rusting I want to repair before winter and this may be the method I go with. It'll be much harder on the lower trim area since there's more shaping and a plastic strip to account for but the car was only $1k so anything is better than nothing 😆
Love this car already though and want to make it last! Thanks so much for the fantastic walkthrough!
This has been the most straight forward, and easiest video to follow on this type of repair. So glad I stumbled on it.
i like watching repairs like this, this is one of the best outcomes ive seen, the paint looks perfect for a rattle can job
Thank you :)
Your fast forward portions are beautifully done, we get to see every detail of your repair in a reasonable time frame.
Thank you so much, greatly appreciated :)
This is the best tutorial video i have come across in my entire life! Thank you!
Thank you :)
I usually don't go out my way to make a comment but I have to give you your props you did an outstanding job I am so impressed with your work. BIG AL.👍
Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words and feedback!
Great video, shows every step and I’m especially glad you mention the sandpaper grits every time because I find it sometimes difficult to choose what to use!
Thank you for the kind words and feedback, always happy to help :)
I am a complete nube when it comes to bondo. This video was invaluable. Thank you so much. Your result looks like a professional body shop did it. It is way beyond anything I was imagining. Awesome.
Always happy to help and thank you for the feedback :)
@@4DIYers . H vh do u x cry by fcc x DC, CB xx CB. CB
Pro level "budget repair"!!!
My budget repairs usually involve duct tape.
Thank you so much!
I did this on a 72 El Camino back in 82' The whole driver side rear lower quarter panel was totally rusted away. Same process as seen here just a larger area. It definitely works! Mine came out perfect and the final paint job was very impressive for one of my first paint jobs! Good memories! Great video!
Awesome to hear and thank you! Any chance you still have that El Camino?
@@4DIYers No I didn't keep it but I surly wish I had! I went on to buy and flip many many more vehicles after that one. They're like children I guess.. you raise them up well and let them go.. Thank you for your response.
Good job, I have been repairing rust with this method for years, never had a problem. I have customized many a metal car with carvable foam covered with fiberglass and filler, won first place full custom at Autorama with a 1967 Camaro. Had car for eight years without any problems.
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback! Congrats on first place too. Any photos of your build?
pic or lie
@@4DIYers Where would I send them??
@@corruptedbrain6 I've been dealing with people like you my whole life, you look for flaws then drive away in a rusted out VW.
@@4DIYers I always cut out as much rust as I could, sand blasted area and finished up with Metal Prep, painted back side if I could. I always took lots of pictures as I worked.
I’m at it right now and your video gives me the confidence and tips to finish my project thanks men nice job n video
Thank you so much and best of luck on your repair. Keep me posted how it turns out!
That's the best "budget repair" I've seen. Unfortunately, I have 4 kids at home so the most valuable part of my budget is my time. I still repair the rust, but it looks nothing like this! I don't make it perfect, but it is perfectly acceptable
Thank you so much for the feedback!
TOTAL beginner here and you have inspired me. Thanks!
Awesome to hear and thank you!
This is the best bodywork video I’ve watched, amazing explanations
Thank you so much for the kind words :)
Using the filler over the glass made this repair a win win. I've seen this done without filler over the glass and the outcome looked good but after a couple weeks bubbles appeared in the glass under the paint. It turned into an endless up keep on the repair. I have a 4th gen dodge ram that could use some repair and this method looks good to me.
Thank you :) I actually just bought a 3rd gen Ram over a week ago. Soon to have videos on it. Thankfully it's a southern truck and it's only been in Canada for a couple years so there's next to no rust on it.
This is one of the best underground DIY video and satisfying at the same time that the job will surely last a long time. I also did mine waiting on the resin to dry out, I hope mine turns out well.
Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback :)
This is the best comprehensive but easy tutorial for rust repair.
Thank you :)
This looks better than most of the videos of people"professionally" repairing them with metal.
Yes, it LOOKS better at first. When dealing with metal that is rusted through, the only way to beat it is to weld in new metal. Fiberglass is easier and most likely cheaper, but the repaired area will rot again, no matter how well done the repair is.
@@j-psalmi8039 yeah but for $500 cars this is ideal
@J-P Salmi, as mentioned in the video, when done correctly this will last for many years. A weld in patch can also rot out if not done correctly either. The key is removing the rust and then sealing the surface so moisture don't come in contact with the metal. I wouldn't post a video that was lying to my viewers.
Thank you Bob :)
@@4DIYers did the same to my car, it only lasted about a month. Guess sometimes it workes, sometimes it doesnt. Still great Video.
I watched this video twice. I will watch it one more time as this is what I need to do to my truck rear fender. I like the resin repair because if it is done right, it will last a very long time. Thanks 4DIYers great job.
Thank you for the feedback and happy to help out :)
This is the best video on the subject. With the best end result. Thank you.
I have a mustang with a salvage title, so I dont want to spend much money on it, but I want to get rid of some rust in the rear quarters. This video gave me hope that I could do it without a welder. Thanks! I am going to give this a shot this summer. Thanks for the comprehensive video!
Exactly what I was looking for, thank you, very well produced. Lots of great tips and basic techniques for the average DIYer. Great attention to detail giving an excellent final product. You didn’t choose to do a spray clear coat. My 2009 Ford Escape right rear wheel well has a hole as almost every other Escape of that year.
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback. Greatly appreciated :)
I don't think i saw a cheap repair looking close to this. I watched hundreds of videos with rust repairs these past months. I hope i will have enough patience and my paint prepared close to original to make mine just as good.
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback :)
Tools/Supplies Needed:
-grinder with cutting disc
-surface sander with 80 grit discs
-80 grit sandpaper
-180 grit sandpaper
-220 grit sandpaper
-320 grit sandpaper
-400 grit sandpaper
-600 grit sandpaper
-1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-sandpaper backing pad/sanding block
-chemical rust treatment
-wax and grease remover
-denatured alcohol
-clean lint free clothes
-plastic container
-paint brush
-stir stick
-fibreglass matting cloth
-2 part spot/glazing/finishing putty
-short strand fibreglass filler with hardener
-polyester laminating resin with hardener
-acrylic enamel single stage color matched paint
-black undercoating
-etching primer
-filler primer
-safety glasses
-latex/nitrile gloves
-respirator
-water
-bucket
-carwash soap
-polishing compound
-microfiber clothes
-painter’s tape -paper
yeah but which rust converter? twhats the brand?
How much was this project. Budget ok but is it in my budget
@@johnf.hebert1409 I believe it was Krud Kutter Rust Remover and Inhibitor.
Would that surface sander work with a smaller pancake compressor?
I was writing everything down then seen this comment. Thanks.
Killer video my truck is worse than this because it's a 7 year old GMC.
I have been researching this and between you and Chris fix think I got all I need ready to fix the rust holes on my f250
I also have a video on a cab corner replacement, not sure if you've seen that. Just stay far away from that mesh, that stuff does not hold up at all.
Wow!! What a wealth of info!! So many questions I didn't even know I had were answered!! Thanks for understanding the need for a budget repair!!! :)
Best fibreglass tutorial on yt..Bravo dude!
Thank you so much!
Effective but very labor intensive. That explains why bodywork is so damn expensive.
Yep it can add up pretty fast, even more so when top quality materials are used like on a restoration. You can easily spend $1000 just in paint supplies.
you could make a living out of this rust repair, especially on the east coast, nice work
Thank you! I try to avoid rust as much as possible, it's what nightmares are made from lol.
Budget repair explained and done professionally, well done thank you
Thank you :)
Just bought a 2004 Dodge Dakota sport that needs some love I will definitely be following you for more tips,thank you
Happy to help and thank you for the support! I have some old Dakota videos as well. They're not the best quality but still helpful.
Are you chris fix brother or what
Cousin*
aww that would explain where u got the itch to fix on rides... how old were u on the 1 st video fix u did... & what was the ride then.... & where do u see your self by the time u r chris fix's ( your cousin's ) age ......??? & what other future or now rides u have there now...... & what u r looking 4 ward to owning or fixing in the future there.............
lol
I like this technique. Fiberglass sticks to about any roughed up material. For big holes I use wire mesh, then fiber glass only as a base to lay Bondo. I use cloth as opposed to fiberglass matting. I allow the cloth to partially harden before placing it. Right now, I am using it to patch up the rubber out rear bumper of my Dodge caravan which was rear ended. Cracked the entire length. Only a patch job to avoid it falling apart.
Fantastic video best video on repairing a rust hole out there. You explained everything that you did and the grit sand paper. I will be repairing my truck the exact same way. I only hope my truck will turn out half as good as yours. I watched this video at least 3 times. Awesome job and thank you for taking the time to help us out. God bless you sir. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Happy I could help and thank you so much for the feedback!
howd ur truck turn out?
Best body restoration vid I've found so far! Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Very detailed, very easy to follow. Thank you for taking the time to share this!....
Thank you :)
Being from California makes me so glad. I just got a 77 ford Quadra van that sat for 15 years, only some rust on the “gutters” and a hole in the a pillar.
Not going to lie, I'm definitely jealous lol. I just picked up an 06 Ram from southern US and apparently it's only been in Canada for a couple years. Clear than trucks 10yrs newer, I'll have to make sure it's well coated for the winter.
@@4DIYers Shoot that baby with oil inside every panel (punch holes if needed) and around the wheel housings in and out, do the underside body, then coat the brake and fuel lines. The design of the rear wheel housing on trucks allow dirt to be thrown up and lay against the fender lips to rot out as in the vid.
Get oil in there and that will no longer be an issue. Psst. I live in the Buffalo area- probably the worst area in the world for salt roads and this system works. Mike
Wow, you are extremely thorough in your explanation, well done and thanks.
Thank you :)
I fail to see how this isn't considered professional. Composite repairs like this will likely last longer than trying to weld in new metal. You did a great job! If I paid someone to do this so would be happy with the results.
Really enjoyed your entire video & commentary. :) Very thorough & detailed work on your truck.
Looks flawless and fantastic.
Thank you :)
Might be good for a dry area .but here with the morning dew rain snow slush salt .you just have to bite the bullet and weld in a patch .so nice to see the disclaimer and honesty. good job and a alternative repair !!
Thank you for the feedback. I'm in Ontario, Canada. We have plenty of moisture, extreme weather, and the roads are over salted. It holds up surprisingly well when done right.
That was a really great video. Well shot, and clearly explained. End result looked fantastic!
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback!
That's the exact repair I need to do on my Tundra. It is kind of a lengthy process it appears but for the money I could save and considering my truck is 23 years old I think I may give it a shot. Thanks for the video.
No problem, happy to help!
I bought all the materials to do this and had planned to do it over the Christmas holiday... didn't happen so I figured maybe on the long weekend... maybe next long weekend!
Nice job, that turned out really well.
Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback!
Your video is the best one I have seen yet.
Thank you so much :)
Wonderful video, I came in expecting a super sketchy fix, but this looks very good and hopefully will last a long time as long as the fiberglass doesn't separate from the steel fender.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for this video. My sons truck needs this done. I've done some auto painting, clear coat & clear cutting & buffing but never any body work so this is going to be tricky for me but this video really gives me direction. Thanks.
No problem, happy to help :)
What a perfectly explained step by step procedure, thank you.
Keep up your good work.
Thank you for the kind words and feedback :)
You demonstrated that perfectly and so easy to understand
Thank you so much, really appreciate the kind words!
i am repairing a bumper whole, and can not get under car....... you just helped me in something with it. THANKS!!!!
Was about to repair my 07 ford rear fender glad I watched this now I am sure I can do it
Chuck Lucas how’d it come out? Have same spot on 06 about to operate
Have not painted the repair yet to much rain but so far so good
well done man, a wealth of information. And a budget title for what amounted to premium-like work!
Wow It looks great, However for my 15 year old civic I don't think I will do quite as much as you did for this vehicle. But I did learn quite a few things, Thanks
Always happy to help and thank you for the kind words :)
Excellent repair job, enjoyed the video, just want to mention another option instead of paint, i rolled on 3 layers of black textured rocker guard about 6 inches wide from the bottom of the panel on both sides of my truck, covers up any imperfections and no buffing or priming is needed and it lasts. ( 3 years in) liked and subbed.
Thank you so much and excellent tip as well!
Great job. You have convinced me to never do this. So much work
Thank you! Haha, but hard work paid off and you get the satisfaction of doing it yourself ;)
Wow I am so impressed on how this repair turned out.
Thank you!
I think you covered everything here👍
I really like your videos. You do a great job with explaining your every step. Very in-depth ! I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I’m in the process of getting my 1979 K10 back in good shape. It’s a farm truck that is in good condition. But dose need some work. Your videos have been a great help. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for the kind words, greatly appreciated! Always loved the K10. Friend of mine still has his from high school, even survived a shop fire.
Wow! Great job man. You definitely have talent.
Thank you :)
Wow those results are incredible
Thank you, greatly appreciated!
Good Job, This must have taken him a long time to do. He started off in a t-shirt and ended up wearing winter clothing. This tells you that this project will take time and patience.
Thank you! Lol, can be done in a weekend. I was doing this in my spare time over weeks and being in Canada, the weather can change pretty fast.
Was expecting a cheap and easy way to fix it, I'm impressed definitely using this a guide
Thank you :)
That was absolutely amazing from start to finish great work... I am now a new subscriber to your channel... keep up the great work and the videos
Thank you so much for the feedback and support, greatly appreciated :)
Perfect!
If rust is properly removed there is nothing wrong with fiberglass.
Thank you :)
Robert Nowak I totally agree works great if it’s properly prepared and the rust is removed and back of repaired is oiled and sealed . Welding or brazing in a metal patch will only damage the metal around the repair and cause a lot of warped metal to fill .
Excellent video tutorial! I need to do this on my E46 3series here in London England, rear arch and sill surface bubbles, so thanks for a great tutorial as I don't weld(as yet!)!! Lol 😅👍💪😎🏴
Ps. Definitely Chris Fix level video and I consider him the best tutorial guy on all things cars usually on UA-cam and this was definitely up there on a par with his which is no mean feat! Hope you get loads of subscribers mate! 👍
Thank you so much for the kind words and support, I really appreciate it! Actually I've been doing videos longer than him lol. Just recently upgraded my camera too so my new stuff is now a better quality.
I'm also here because my e46 (in.the uk) is bubbling on the rear arch.
Did you ever do anything with yours?
The best most satisfying video ever. Perfect job.
Thank you so much :)
im about to try this, thanks for the video
No problem!
Fantastic job!!! Looks perfect! im using fiberglass to repair my 1970 Ranchero bed that's got pretty bad cancer. At first i was using bondo to fill in the rust holes but when i sanding the bondo with the orbital sander the rust started breaking out so i took a hammer and broke out all of the rust and man oh man there was tons of rust falling apart everywhere but its better to do it now then to have it fail after i apply herculiner, anyways im rambling but thanks again and wish me luck!
Thank you so much!
This we could get a list on everything we need so I can order it, and then watch the vid step by step as I go?
What an excellent job you did making this `How to`video. Thank you for doing such a thorough job. I`ll be using this for my third attempt at DIY rust repair.
Thank you so much!
Good job! That looks great for a budget repair!
Thank you!
Determine to do it by himself. He yust don't want to weld and replace..
Respect to that.
Thank you so much!
Can you leave a list of the products you used please.
Added!
is on the description pussy
Extremely, helpful! My goodness when I inquired as to how to go about getting the rust from around the wheel well of my car, folk made it seem like it would take a ROCK Scientist. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
No problem, happy I could help and thank you for the feedback!
Great job... “ Clear” “concise” “detailed”
However, quick question ..,what is that you’re using for wax/grease remover?
Thank you! It's called "wax and grease remover", it's just a solvent like reducers but milder. There are different brands, but they also give the same results and go by the same name. Intended to decontaminate the surface while leaking no residue behind.
Very GOOD video ! ! ! Thank you. Cheers from Canada, snow country. We KNOW RUST ! ! !
Thank you to a fellow Canadian!
New subscriber to your channel ..... exellent work my friend you make it look easy. Very well done should last for a while. Shout out to you from Mexico
Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words and support :)
Fantastic technique and results. I will do a little differently as my rust issue is on the lower part of the cab of my 1996 chev silverado, passenger side. Its about a 3-4 inch wide strip about 4-5 feet long under the passenger and third door. It is a shaped area. Once the inside has been sanitized of stabilized from rust, I will use polyurathane foam spray carefully to build out the decayed part later appling fibered and unfibered bondo. So tedious.
Great presentation. How long would you estimate this all took in terms of work time? I am guessing it is a 2 day process overall?
Thank you! I would guess about 20hrs. My biggest issue is that I don't have a proper place to work so I waste a load of time taking out and packing up tools. Then I had to cover up the fender to protect it from the weather.
Damn this is such a good diy repair. Looks like a body shop repair bloody hell
Looks Great and good explanation.
Thank you :)
That's a damn good budget repair. I plan to do the same but right after doing minor sanding on the fiberglass I'm going to hit it with bed liner because it is only a bush truck. Great video
When you think your knocking off a little rust and then your whole wheel well disintegrates....... Slowly back away.
Haha yeah it's usually worse than you think
😂😂😂😂 the one I'm trying to fix doesn't even have the bottom portion of the wheel well. All rusted out.
@@latashaduncan6071 same here... my shit is all gone... and mot is coming up im screwed even these budget videos are so time consuming for me and its my daily driver/beater car so i dont need top quality stuff to be done to it
AS a paint guy I can say that matching metallic paints brings other challenges such as travel, and overall color being dependent on technique. With metallics, practice on a piece of clean scrap if possible and check match in daylight and twilight and at three angles.
Wet sand before clear coat or after??