If you only watch a few of Mike's videos, yet still question his Commitment to Excellence - you have a mental health issue. Mike is incredibly patient and yet persistent/uncompromising, a rare combination.
Man thats incredible workmanship. I would love to see how you weld the hem back on, clamping, tacking, how you do yor welding......now that would be great to see. Keep up the great work.
I like short videos like this. I find metal working to be fascinating. I'll probably never do anything close to this, but it's fun to watch a craftsman who can make it look easy.
Mike, all you're doing with these videos is proving what most of us already know. You're a bad mofo! I have some metalwork to do and there isn't access behind the panel. I was literally staring at it thinking "what would Mike do here," now I know. Thanks for sharing and the boost of confidence!
Mike, can you show how you weld the flange back to the skin please, I usually open the skin flange back up then hammer back down to re fit, love your excellent work,
Great video . A lot of high end builders and coach builders use that same technique . They do it with door skins , tailgates , quarter panels etc . Very nice work , also time consuming like you said .
@@cornfieldcustoms Hi Mike just double checking. You say you always make a new hem when you deskin a panel , meaning you grind all around the edge till it separates ?
thanks for sharing Mike, please keep them coming, its appreciated by the majority. Oh and keep pinning the gronks of the comment section, I get a laugh while having my morning coffee
Its next level stuff and subject to whether the customer is prepared to pay the extra for that level of workmanship. But, great work and obviously the best way to achieve the desired result.
@@JonDingle i am very selective with work i take on and only produce to a high level and refuse to cut corners. I am not a shop for everyone but clients know the work they are getting when they come to me
Watching different videos of quarter panel replacement sections, i wondered why you wouldn't want to got a little further and remove the whole panel to work the panel easier and to tackle any hidden corrosion. Thanks for the video!
There is a big difference between coachwork and how cheap can you do the job, I gotta have it back Monday! Flipping repair work has its place and there's nothing wrong with it. These customers aren't looking for that work and price will reflect the commitment to quality over quantity.
Nice. I've watched a lot of videos on youtube or builders/restorers welding in panels, but I don't remember seeing any where they talked about finishing the backside of the welds. Tearing into a lot of repair welds on my Bugeye Sprite soon, and I still haven't figured out how do deal with all the rust in the rear quarter panels, trunk floor, and trunk deck since there is not trunk lid. Guess I'll figure it out on the rotisserie. So much rust I'm going to have to weld a lot of angle iron on just to keep things in place while turning it.
Great video and demonstration. To clarify the hem process - is this under the assumption that the existing hem falls off/ comes off with extra steps? Or does the new hem sit on top of the old hem?
That is amazing work Mike! Do panels that big free float over the frame it covers? ie. no panel bond or plug welds from the back side to anchor the skin to the frame?
That’s going the extra mile. But that would be the proper way. I had a guy complain that he had the wheel wheels fixed on a dodge ram box and the rusted like a square where the new panel was welding in. Think this would be why. The moisture debris caught that inner lip. Do you have any tips for baking the paint without a booth?
Why grinding the edge instead of uncrimping it unless it's aluminum? Usualy there's just a couple of spot welds if at all, then you wouldn't have to edge weld unless you also need to close or fix uneven gaps. I genuinly don't know which would be faster or if there's a big con to uncrimping.
@@youtube-handle-are-a-joke attempting to un hem the flange causes more work and damage than its worth vs just sanding it off and welding the hem back on
Well sir you basically made yourself a custom replacement panel yet you utilized the original piece. I did the same on the hood of my brothers 70 Blazer to repair some damage to the frame of the inner structure and also was able to address the area where the front of the outer skin attaches to the inner frame where there is usually the rust out area. It is time consuming and would not fly in a commercial body shop so to speak where there are flat rate issues to consider but that is what separates the professional restorers from the "bondo billys". I am in no way a professional but I can see your point. Besides if it is my vehicle and i want to do it my way then that is what counts. 🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍
If you only watch a few of Mike's videos, yet still question his Commitment to Excellence - you have a mental health issue. Mike is incredibly patient and yet persistent/uncompromising, a rare combination.
a lot of people just want to come argue with me
You level of metal work is excellent " and yes that is the correct way of fixing the trunk lid"!
Man thats incredible workmanship. I would love to see how you weld the hem back on, clamping, tacking, how you do yor welding......now that would be great to see. Keep up the great work.
Same, I’d love to see another short video of the skin and inner bracing being matted back together.
You didn't have to prove that to me! That's the level of craftsmanship I'd assume from you. This is the type of content I like. Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I don't believe your level of craftsmanship is in question to anyone that actually works sheetmetal!
I Agree 100%.
#STAYSAFE
#PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸
a lot of people just want to argue
I like short videos like this. I find metal working to be fascinating. I'll probably never do anything close to this, but it's fun to watch a craftsman who can make it look easy.
Thanks for the feedback
I’d like to see video of you reinstalling the skin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Mike you always do outstanding work . your are one of only a handful of men ,
thank you
Mike, all you're doing with these videos is proving what most of us already know. You're a bad mofo!
I have some metalwork to do and there isn't access behind the panel. I was literally staring at it thinking "what would Mike do here," now I know. Thanks for sharing and the boost of confidence!
Once again you have shown how professional you are. Really enjoyed watching your video from Hervey Bay Queensland Australia
Thank you very much!
Excellent craftsmanship like all of your other videos. thank you.
Thank you very much!
Mike, can you show how you weld the flange back to the skin please, I usually open the skin flange back up then hammer back down to re fit, love your excellent work,
I saw the instagram post but am glad you put up the video explaining the edge weld hem replacement. Thanks!
Why would anyone question your work ... the proof is in the outcome ... excellent work ...
just what people do
Great video . A lot of high end builders and coach builders use that same technique . They do it with door skins , tailgates , quarter panels etc . Very nice work , also time consuming like you said .
I am a high end coach builder and do the same technique on every panel i need to get to the backside
@@cornfieldcustoms Hi Mike just double checking. You say you always make a new hem when you deskin a panel , meaning you grind all around the edge till it separates ?
@@michaelhallas6450 yes, i wouldnt say always due to some times there are odd circumstances but 99% of the time yes
@@cornfieldcustoms Ok Thankyou
thanks for sharing Mike, please keep them coming, its appreciated by the majority.
Oh and keep pinning the gronks of the comment section, I get a laugh while having my morning coffee
You got it
Thanks for explaining this
No short cuts and the right way to do things 👍
Its next level stuff and subject to whether the customer is prepared to pay the extra for that level of workmanship. But, great work and obviously the best way to achieve the desired result.
@@JonDingle i am very selective with work i take on and only produce to a high level and refuse to cut corners. I am not a shop for everyone but clients know the work they are getting when they come to me
lot of work but that's why your work is top notch
Incredible as always
thanks
Love your work.
Thanks for taking the time filming.
Watching different videos of quarter panel replacement sections, i wondered why you wouldn't want to got a little further and remove the whole panel to work the panel easier and to tackle any hidden corrosion. Thanks for the video!
There is a big difference between coachwork and how cheap can you do the job, I gotta have it back Monday! Flipping repair work has its place and there's nothing wrong with it. These customers aren't looking for that work and price will reflect the commitment to quality over quantity.
Wow! That is next level! Awesome work!
Nice. I've watched a lot of videos on youtube or builders/restorers welding in panels, but I don't remember seeing any where they talked about finishing the backside of the welds. Tearing into a lot of repair welds on my Bugeye Sprite soon, and I still haven't figured out how do deal with all the rust in the rear quarter panels, trunk floor, and trunk deck since there is not trunk lid. Guess I'll figure it out on the rotisserie. So much rust I'm going to have to weld a lot of angle iron on just to keep things in place while turning it.
Good tip, I have to try it, you are doing a great job, best regards
Many thanks
Damn the nah sayers! You’ve taught me tons with your videos!
Please make some more videos about the car on the far left - The model A two door sedan.
thanks for sharing your knowledge amazing level of commitment "setting the Bar" the devil's in the detail
Thanks for the explanation and video!
Thanks for watching
Excellent video thanks Mike.
Thanks
Very nice. Will be better than new once put back together.
Great video and demonstration. To clarify the hem process - is this under the assumption that the existing hem falls off/ comes off with extra steps? Or does the new hem sit on top of the old hem?
the hem edge on the bottom is completely removed
Thanks for the info. I hadn't considered that before.
Thanks for watching
That is amazing work Mike! Do panels that big free float over the frame it covers? ie. no panel bond or plug welds from the back side to anchor the skin to the frame?
@@JohneeB usually a few spot welds on the inner hem to the inner structure
Hehehe... I thought this was about getting to the back of my shop.😂
That’s going the extra mile. But that would be the proper way. I had a guy complain that he had the wheel wheels fixed on a dodge ram box and the rusted like a square where the new panel was welding in. Think this would be why. The moisture debris caught that inner lip. Do you have any tips for baking the paint without a booth?
@@cannednolan8194 i dont do any paint work so i cant chime in on it
Do you edge weld with a tig or mig?
@@BCole-bj4lv tig. I never weld sheet metal with a mig
Mike Wagner - When quality meets precision.
Nice Work. I know my work it will not be taken apart like you work. I'll be lucky that there's Bondo to fill in.
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Hey Mike how many Amps do you run on you're tig for sheet metal Cheers Mate love the channel
@@paullang1961 depends on the metal thickness. Roughly 1 amp for every .001 in material thickness
Why grinding the edge instead of uncrimping it unless it's aluminum?
Usualy there's just a couple of spot welds if at all, then you wouldn't have to edge weld unless you also need to close or fix uneven gaps.
I genuinly don't know which would be faster or if there's a big con to uncrimping.
@@youtube-handle-are-a-joke attempting to un hem the flange causes more work and damage than its worth vs just sanding it off and welding the hem back on
So you weld about 15 feet of weld around the edge before it’s ready to go back on?
@@andrewgeelhoed4831 no, i weld the hem edge back on while installing the skin
It’s shocking to me how many people are only looking for short cuts vs. Going the extra mile….
i dont even think its going the extra mile, just doing it right
Well sir you basically made yourself a custom replacement panel yet you utilized the original piece. I did the same on the hood of my brothers 70 Blazer to repair some damage to the frame of the inner structure and also was able to address the area where the front of the outer skin attaches to the inner frame where there is usually the rust out area. It is time consuming and would not fly in a commercial body shop so to speak where there are flat rate issues to consider but that is what separates the professional restorers from the "bondo billys". I am in no way a professional but I can see your point. Besides if it is my vehicle and i want to do it my way then that is what counts. 🥸👍👍👍👍👍👍