Hi, Thanks for your kind comments. Although I don't give hands - on training , I do supply training centres with other resource material via my 'perfect panelwork' website. From memory,the filler used for this job, would either have been HB body unilite or Upol galv x. I use either, depending on what my supplier has on the shelf. Eddie
I've just watched a video of some clown doing an absolute bodge job on a wheel arch... It was a pleasure to see someone who actually knows what he is doing and what a top job.
I usually use an air powered hacksaw for cutting in such situations. You should cut the doner piece first, then you can see how much space there is between the outer and inner sections. Eddie
Hi, Thanks for your comment. Your'e right, any single - skin panel should be repaired using normal panel beating methods, where access allows, although it's very rare to find a car with single skin rear arches. Eddie
Top job, cant do any better than that. it was a minor dent. and he used all the correct equipment. that how its done. good job. i sprayed cars years ago. and thats a top job.
Actually trying to learn how to apply putty on arc to repair my finder just little crack thier and I come to know it's corrected by body filler so want to do it myself I'll try but didn't find videos on arcs like fender edges
good work ,,i like that weld tip puller,i just have the welded nail type and squiggly wire,i would have probably dropped the bumper off at the blocking stage,
Hi Ian, , The weld tip puller is a fairly expensive but very handy bit of equipment, no doubt. I left the bumper on, protected with masking tape, so I could check the profile of the arch matched up, quickly and easily. Eddie
+paneljigman ,yes,its good to do that,I'm doing an insignia at the moment(front wing/bumper) that is being left together until paint for that very reason,
i know that filler is used for dents ,rust repairs welding etc. Does it also act as a high build primer between to help build up the thickness between the paint and metal?
Some repairers like to apply the last skim of filler onto the surrounding paint. so as to reduce the amount of high build primer needed. This works fine if the paint surface has been scuffed correctly and a filler that is designed for this purpose is used. Eddie
Top vids please make more of other body repairs, sill replacement wheel arch rust repairs with new section and chassis rail straightening etc if pos. these are best step by step body vids on youtube. p.s what grade paper was used on the rubbing blocks when sanding back the filler by hand? also what is the machine called that welds the panel pins but also acts as a pull hammer in one. Thanks
+Ervin Juarez For this job we used a pin puller and a panel puller. The panel puller uses a slide hammer that has a weld on tip, and is an accessory to a resistance spot welder set. Try GYS or Car o liner or e bay for this kind of kit.Eddie
Ideally the filler should be about 3mmm thick maximum after shaping, so the panel should be pulled out to allow for this. In the real world it is not always possible to get the panel so close to this, but it is good to at least try. You will get better with practice. Eddie
Hi, It would be impossible to give an accurate cost because bodyshop charge- out rates vary enormously from area to area, largely dependent upon their own overheads. Eddie
great video, can somebody tell me the model nr of that pin gun which is being used, or an alternative naming for the tool? are these tools expensive to get?
R B another alternative name is a stud welder, you can get an entry level kit including the pull hammer for around 100-200 british pounds (around 200-400usd) unless you're using it regularly its probably cheaper to get it done professionally though. i wouldn't buy a kit for the odd job. just to add a proper high quality kit you are looking at over double that easily.
R B in all fairness you could get a similar result by electrifying a nail or tac, grounding the bodywork out on the car and zapping it on, after all you're going to grind out the stud marks after its been pulled straight so the quality of the weld isn't so significant. it is a possibility to do this, providing you test it first on some scrap metal of similar thickness/grade so you don't fry a hole through the bodywork. its best to get the ground lead as near to the welding spot as feasibly possible though as the stud welders ground ring is a circle around the spot thats being welded, i would only recommend doing this if you're good with a welder or it may cause more damage, and if you're good with a welder you will know what im talking about. Theres plenty of non-weld options too but will require more post-straightening work to be done i.e sanding/filling. hope this helps - my good deed for the day! haha.
What was the welder/puller tool you used? Not the Stud Welder, but the one you used at about 4:40 after applying the copper weld-through primer? Stay gold.
this is part of a multi function spot welder. basically, the slide hammer has a small electrode tip that welds to the panel. It's a little bit quicker than a pin gun, but much more expensive to buy. Eddie
It's not really a proper song, as such, it's just a piece of backing music that I made from Sony Vegas Cinescore software that I used to edit the video. Cinescore is no longer available. Eddie
Hi Alistair, If you have, or can borrow a pin gun like the one shown in the video, then you could fix this at home. Failing that, maybe you could carry out the preparation work and pay a local bodyshop to pull the panel out so you could finish it at home. I know it can be difficult to justify the cost of specialist kit just for one repair. Eddie
can i be an idiot and say that the edge of the panel shows it lost a bit of its roundness compared to the bumper? 8:41 still this man has great skills i did enjoy the video
I am impressed and this was over 6 years ago. Loved watching you work!
thank you for your kind comment. Eddie
One of the best videos on the subject I've seen. Thanks.
Hi Lee, thanks for your kind comment .
Eddie
This is the kind of video I like. No nonsense explaining the job as it progresses and a real human in there getting dirty! ☺ Well done!
Hi, thanks for your kind comment. Eddie
Hi, Thanks for your kind comments. Although I don't give hands - on training , I do supply training centres with other resource material via my 'perfect panelwork' website.
From memory,the filler used for this job, would either have been HB body unilite or Upol galv x. I use either, depending on what my supplier has on the shelf.
Eddie
I've just watched a video of some clown doing an absolute bodge job on a wheel arch... It was a pleasure to see someone who actually knows what he is doing and what a top job.
+Darren Cowasaki Thanks for your nice comment.
Didn't realize it took so much work and skill to repair these. Looks like ill be shelling out alot of money to get this done!
Brilliant Stuff !!!.. You have inspired me to sort out my campervan wheearches...
Ridiculous skills.
Just had the same sort of damage repaired on my car. Absolutely flawless. Was scratching my head wondering how they did it.
Thank you for your comment, glad you liked the video. Eddie
Enlightening and enjoyable. Bravo!
Thank you for your kind comment, I'm glad you liked the video. Eddie
I usually use an air powered hacksaw for cutting in such situations. You should cut the doner piece first, then you can see how much space there is between the outer and inner sections.
Eddie
This is proper work with outstanding standards !
Hi Jack, thank you for your kind comment. Eddie
Hi, Thanks for your comment.
Your'e right, any single - skin panel should be repaired using normal panel beating methods, where access allows, although it's very rare to find a car with single skin rear arches.
Eddie
How can you dislike this video? its done spot on!!!
Thanks for your kind comment.
Great work :)
+Jay Lang Thanks for your kind comment. Eddie
Because this is UA-cam - and people literally scour the place for perfect video to ruin.
Professional quality work. Awesome 👍
Hi Jasaba, Thanks for the kind comment. Eddie
Top job, cant do any better than that. it was a minor dent. and he used all the correct equipment. that how its done. good job. i sprayed cars years ago. and thats a top job.
Thank you for your nice comment. Eddie
Thank you for your comments. Good luck with your VW.
Eddie
If i didn't know any better i would say this guy know's what he's doing XD
Actually trying to learn how to apply putty on arc to repair my finder just little crack thier and I come to know it's corrected by body filler so want to do it myself
I'll try but didn't find videos on arcs like fender edges
Good vid no bullshit just strait down to bizzness like it nice 1
Good job! Very professional
Hi, thanks for your kind comment. Eddie
some clever stuff there. I realy enjoyed watching that.
A MASTER at work!
Best work I have seen.
Nice work on getting the metal straight... but dang that dude is a majician with that filler spreader!
awesome vids please keep them coming.
good work ,,i like that weld tip puller,i just have the welded nail type and squiggly wire,i would have probably dropped the bumper off at the blocking stage,
Hi Ian, , The weld tip puller is a fairly expensive but very handy bit of equipment, no doubt. I left the bumper on, protected with masking tape, so I could check the profile of the arch matched up, quickly and easily. Eddie
+paneljigman ,yes,its good to do that,I'm doing an insignia at the moment(front wing/bumper) that is being left together until paint for that very reason,
@pspvids1
Thanks for the comment. Good luck with the Chevy.
Eddie
i know that filler is used for dents ,rust repairs welding etc. Does it also act as a high build primer between to help build up the thickness between the paint and metal?
Some repairers like to apply the last skim of filler onto the surrounding paint. so as to reduce the amount of high build primer needed. This works fine if the paint surface has been scuffed correctly and a filler that is designed for this purpose is used. Eddie
nice work thats talent right there!!
how long does this process usually take?
Hi Benjamin, From memory, this probably took 2 to 3 hours. Thanks for your question. Eddie
Top vids please make more of other body repairs, sill replacement wheel arch rust repairs with new section and chassis rail straightening etc if pos. these are best step by step body vids on youtube.
p.s what grade paper was used on the rubbing blocks when sanding back the filler by hand?
also what is the machine called that welds the panel pins but also acts as a pull hammer in one. Thanks
Nice job Eddie, you should do courses, you have a gift for teaching besides being a good body man.
By the way, what brand of filler is that ?
That body putty spreads like butter.
Can someone tell me how much this would cost painted? In gbp?
An excellent video, very enjoyable, thanks, things have moved on a bit since my day lol.
Going to sub. this channel
I have a question , you can tell me,what they call the tools that you use and where l can buy , lift live in arlington VA
+Ervin Juarez For this job we used a pin puller and a panel puller. The panel puller uses a slide hammer that has a weld on tip, and is an accessory to a resistance spot welder set. Try GYS or Car o liner or e bay for this kind of kit.Eddie
Great video.
Thanks for your kind comment. Eddie
wow!! good job!!
wow, this one is done good
if your going to filler it anyway do you just get the metal close a possible
Ideally the filler should be about 3mmm thick maximum after shaping, so the panel should be pulled out to allow for this. In the real world it is not always possible to get the panel so close to this, but it is good to at least try. You will get better with practice. Eddie
Seriously where is this company based , I have exactly the same damage and your quality of work looks exceptional
Thank you for your kind comment. To be honest, any good bodyshop should be capable of producing a similar standard of repair. Eddie
Thank you.
Eddie
Hi, It would be impossible to give an accurate cost because bodyshop charge- out rates vary enormously from area to area, largely dependent upon their own overheads.
Eddie
Keep in mind that older cars can be pounded out from the back, as they have only one layer of metal.
Thank you
Eddie
great work
thanks for your kind comment. Eddie
Anyone know how much this usually costs ?
@stpautobody
Thank you. More videos in the pipeline.
Eddie
proper job!!!
great video, can somebody tell me the model nr of that pin gun which is being used, or an alternative naming for the tool? are these tools expensive to get?
R B another alternative name is a stud welder, you can get an entry level kit including the pull hammer for around 100-200 british pounds (around 200-400usd)
unless you're using it regularly its probably cheaper to get it done professionally though. i wouldn't buy a kit for the odd job.
just to add a proper high quality kit you are looking at over double that easily.
alright , for the amount of times I would use it wouldn't be worth it then, thanks for the reply!
R B in all fairness you could get a similar result by electrifying a nail or tac, grounding the bodywork out on the car and zapping it on, after all you're going to grind out the stud marks after its been pulled straight so the quality of the weld isn't so significant. it is a possibility to do this, providing you test it first on some scrap metal of similar thickness/grade so you don't fry a hole through the bodywork. its best to get the ground lead as near to the welding spot as feasibly possible though as the stud welders ground ring is a circle around the spot thats being welded, i would only recommend doing this if you're good with a welder or it may cause more damage, and if you're good with a welder you will know what im talking about. Theres plenty of non-weld options too but will require more post-straightening work to be done i.e sanding/filling.
hope this helps - my good deed for the day! haha.
Weak End thanks, great tip to consider
+R B If you have a MIG welder, you can also tack washers on instead of the studs and use a regular slide hammer.
Thanks.
Eddie
Workmanlike job.
Pro work!!!
What was the welder/puller tool you used? Not the Stud Welder, but the one you used at about 4:40 after applying the copper weld-through primer?
Stay gold.
this is part of a multi function spot welder. basically, the slide hammer has a small electrode tip that welds to the panel. It's a little bit quicker than a pin gun, but much more expensive to buy. Eddie
and nice job!
This guy is gooood
thanks
What is the name of the red machine?
Kam layer filler worked?(Thank you)
I would call a pin gun, although other people might know it by various other names.
Eddie
Kam layer filler worked?(Thank you)
What is the number of paper used in sanding **p ...........?
Hi, thanks for your comment. I tend to prefer 80 grit to start with, to get the basic shape, and finish off with 180 'freecut' paper.
Eddie
Kam layer filler worked?(Thank you)
Kam layer filler worked?(Thank you)
what's the name of the song in the video?
It's not really a proper song, as such, it's just a piece of backing music that I made from Sony Vegas Cinescore software that I used to edit the video. Cinescore is no longer available. Eddie
So it’ll be impossible to Fix at home
Hi Alistair, If you have, or can borrow a pin gun like the one shown in the video, then you could fix this at home. Failing that, maybe you could carry out the preparation work and pay a local bodyshop to pull the panel out so you could finish it at home. I know it can be difficult to justify the cost of specialist kit just for one repair. Eddie
well done..
Hi, thanks for your kind comment. Eddie
can i be an idiot and say that the edge of the panel shows it lost a bit of its roundness compared to the bumper? 8:41 still this man has great skills i did enjoy the video
Hard to say with the bumper not fitted in place. As it happens, this vehicle was actually scrapped a few days ago. Eddie
your a beast
On first view i thougt good repair, but when I looked better, it's not good job, even panel puller is not properly used ...
i like the song.
Yeah I like too.. lol.. Sounded real good on headphones.. haha
Only took 8 minutes too.
In a heavily edited video, probably took a morning or afternoon
Beutiful body work
@CaseyMcLaughalot
Thanks, I will.
Eddie
Only trouble is, is that he never painted it when he was done, so what does that tell ya
It tells you the video is about panel beating only not panel beating and painting.
well thats one way of wasting your life.
Im going to puke now.. thanks
Thank you.
Eddie