The way I do it is very similar to yours. I take the old tip off, use a putty knife to clean both holes and then put new tip on. Run a 2”ish bead and good to go. It’s called equalizing not bleeding.
@@AUTOBODYTECH sorry if it came across as a correction. Wasn’t meant to be. I should have said “we call it equalizing”. You put out great content. This industry needs more guys like you to put out the correct way of doing things. I’ve been doing autobody for 20 years as a flat rate tech. 17 body and 3 paint. I’m amazed at how many guys don’t want to do it right and/or don’t know how to do it right.
@HackMasterBlaster awesome man! I'm also still learning 13 years in the trade. I'm just trying to share what I can! Sometimes, there are other guys out there sharing better ways in the comments, and it helps out everybody, including myself
I look at every roll of tape. Sanding belt, sand paper, wiggle wire, adhesive and nozzle, bottle of welder gas/wire, power to run all the tools Air saw blades and rattle cans ETC. Not to mention the actual tool cost, the different fillers/internal cavity products... should i just quit my job now?
Why do you record your work?... do you own this repair shop?... due to the cost of living crisis. I have had to start working in a collision repair shop, and it is a very difficult industry... the consumable and parts cost is higher than the technician's pay. I watch your content, do a quick cost break down in my head, only to realize I have to eat instant noodles for a week just to keep the customer happy.
You installed the wire spool incorrectly; the wire should exit the bottom of the spool providing better alignment with the cable housing. If you review your welding in this video you will notice that sometimes the weld sputters but most of the time it doesn’t I think if you flip the spool over you will notice smoother and more consistent starts. Hope this helps and keep up the great videos!
These are awesome videos @AUTOBODYTECH quick question, for a DIY'r where could one go to get replacement floor panels, etc.. like you showed here? Can the average person go to Honda/Toyota and purchase these, or are they gonna say no because I'm not a business?
Awesome! I'll have to give it a shot some day, I've got an 02 RSX similar damage to this I doubt they make those panels for anymore, have to find a donor car to cut apart for my first attempt.. :/ You just gained a subscriber!
@kseries20-24only it's quite old, but you might get lucky, and they may have it available. Other than that, your other option could be asking a bodyshop if they can order you a salavged rear end from an 02 rsx. This way, you'll have everything you need for it plus extra
The welding is exactly as it is shown typically 2-3 weld spots tightly done in one area then move away to another area and repeat. Sometimes cooling the weld is done with air to try and minimize the heat shrinking the metal . Grind down the actual weld only, Do Not grind on the metal welded.
If you hang the door back on and tape the edge of the door near the quarter panel it will show you the body line better so you don't have to mark it with a pencil. Just an idea, everyone has their own quirks and ways of doing things!
@SoundTracx oh yea, I'm not sure about the brand, but it has an adjustable part in the middle where you can tighten to loosen, and it will either concave or convex the file. It's super helpful it certain situations
How do you know where to mark your spot welds? Randomly mark the new beaver, then just sand everything on vehicle? Im looking for way to not sand everything to save time
Yes, sand all on the vehicle side, then I match up the old panel and use a paint marker. I show how in this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Nmpm1UZYOd8.htmlsi=4bppeSoi1ZoUYMle
Awesome video. Can I hire you for a project car I’m doing? I need new rear quarter panels added and then a full car repaint. Let me know where I can get in touch with you.
Hey!! Unfortunately I'm fully booked. I can definitely guide you in the right direction if you have any questions though! Direct message me on Instagram
@@AUTOBODYTECH I was honestly surprised simply because we squeeze them into much softer material and although the rivet bends to lock everything in you still have the soft material on the back side as a cushion for the die.
