how to make a patch panel | fix rust 

This is probably the best bending tutorial I’ve seen. Nice work!!

Well done. No goofy rambling, no stupid music, just great instruction. Excellent.

i am speechless. this is a level of workmanship i didnt even know was possible to achieve. beautiful work

The only thing I would even think to add to this tutorial is explaining corrosion protection when the fender brace is welded back in. Weld through primer is always a nice bit of added insurance. Great work! 👍🏻

👏 You could’ve probably given this guy an avocado seed and 3 tooth picks and he would of still did that fender. PLEASE KEEP the videos coming!! Love this channel!

Genius!!!….No fancy $30,000 tools and equipment. Just simple tools most DIY’ers realistically have around their garage…Sir, you just got yourself a Subscriber!…👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

I've been in the trade over 30 years .I love seeing it done right very nice work!

Brother the level of skill on this little repair is unbelievable. Very impressive. All you young fabricators and pannel beaters learn from this guy

Nicely done Tubal! In the appraisal world, I often come across subpar patchwork. You've done a perfect job on this repair. The next person to inspect the truck won't have any idea that it has been repaired. I'll be following your videos as well as your business.

Incredible work. You made this look easy. The mark of a true craftsman 😎

It's really good to see someone who knows what they are doing. My hobby car was worked on by a body man who knew how to lead. It was good to see thanks.

I’m brand new to auto body, you make this look so easy! If my patches turn out half as good as yours I’ll be thrilled.

Incredible work. When you explained what you were going to do, I thought, “PFFFFFT - okay…” then you went to work and blew my mind. Very impressive

I love the tape patterns. Personally I like 1/2" or 3/4" fiberglass tape as the base and then packing tape to hold it all together. After peeling it off I line the adhesive side with more packing tape. The fiberglass gives the pattern a shape memory which really helps in panel shaping and then it's reversible.

When doing rust work, it's very important to grind only the weld with a hard stone, grinding minimally on the original panel. A final light blend with a 60 grit corps disc is the only touching of the original panel that should ever take place. Then dolly the work.

Absolute artistry! I’ve often wondered how true panel beaters (a rare skill today with most shops just slinging bondo) get the patching and weld to look so flawless. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

I was proud of my panels. Though i could still see a tiny line where i didn't get it blended as well as I should have. Your panel almost disappeared into the original. Well done my man! Thank you for the video

Very impressive, improvised and effective bending tools. I need to make a couple of patch panels for an old Ford truck and your video has inspired me to just get started. Thank you.

This is the first time I've seen the detailed steps needed to make a patch. Great work, sir. Thank you for making the video.

Exactly what should be done to fix this type of repair. Nice to see such great skills and ability to explain exactly what is going on with the repair and fabrication. Thanks!😊

I thoroughly enjoyed watching someone skilled, perform miracles on metal. Thank you for sharing.

the way you do those bends makes it look so easy and sort of disguises the tremendous feel you have for metal...you got the touch man

Love the way this guy gets straight down to it, no endless unneccary waffle - lovely work.

Always great to see a professional at work.

Excellent way of saying what you are thinking and doing . Some videos have no narration and they drive me crazy. Thank you

Now that all makes sense to me. Straight and to the point. Thanks for sharing your skill with the rest of us.

Wow. Very impressive work. The patch looks fantastic.

Wow, that was so well done without an expensive bending machine, bead roller etc. Well done and I really appreciate that there was no innate waffling.

We got our first TIG when I was senior in high school (1972). Until then only gas and arc. What a dream that was. Nice soft welds. We plannished all the welds first, then ground.

Just a master craftsman making it look so easy. Thank you!

Excellent work. I am new to anything automotive, but I can see myself taking the time and thoughtfulness that you gave to this particular repair. Obviously many years of hands on experience has brought you to this level. I can only hope to be half as good.

Interesting method of making the pattern with the the tape. I wouldn’t have thought of that. You make a good video. No stupid music and you explain what you’re doing in a simple easy to understand way. Thanks for posting.

You are so fast and accurate on your work. Excellent. Can tell you been doing this for many years.

"Hammer off dolly", what a useful and descriptive phrase that should be used more.

Nice work. No goofy music or no unnecessary comments. Great stuff. Thank you

Wow. I'd never have thought a finish like that was possible. Fantastic work

I have a 67 firebird in the family that needs some love. Tutorials such as these are exactly what I’m in search for these days. Happy to say now I’m a new subscriber and look forward to more bodywork videos like these in the future.

The hero in all this was the 4x4 piece of scrap metal!! Well done!!! It reaffirms my decision to take my MGB GT to a professional!

Absolutely incredible metal work… you are truly an artist

Great work! I love seeing people use their skills.

Great quality work! Thanks for the knowledge sharing. I've got a lot of patch work to do around the Front and rear window channel and the lower fenders like this on my 66 el camino. This helps a LOT !! Thanks..

Absolutely amazing. It's so great to see an expert at work.

very impressed with the simple way that you made the template for the curves saves a lot of measuring a lot quicker and accurate too 👍

Thanks for sharing. Excellent craftsmanship as always.

You sir are a master of panel replacement. Eyeballing those curves is impressive.

This dude is a damn wizard. That was sorcery. That patch turned out looking like it had always been there straight from the factory. Amazing.

Excellent work and excellent instruction. I'm glad the algorithm suggested your channel!

bro, that patch you made is awesome. you broke that down so well, you got me believing I can make a patch panel for my 280zxt fenders. thanks for the great vid and great tips.

wow, just beautiful. Even a stamping machine can't make it this perfect

Nice job. Great tutorial. Thanks for posting

Watched this last night and I am simply in awe of your skills! When you were done, there was no need for body filler of any kind. I wish I had the skills to do this for my cab corners project coming up. Subscribed!

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge

Always satisfying to see a job done properly. Cheers

I am impressed by your workmanship and I learned a lot. Thank you.

Great video! Straight forward and to the point. Thanks for leaving it any stupid music and just fast forwarding through your work, giving simple explanations of what you're doing or gonna do next. Reminds me of my old shop teacher! Keep it up!

Fantastic workmanship! I really enjoy your videos keep them coming ! Nicely done!

Excelente ver trabajos tan bien ejecutados, de verdad que es un gusto ver personas tan habilidosas en su trabajo como usted, muchas felicitaciones!

Best patch work I have seen! One tip you might consider,they sell Quart cans of cold galvanizing[97%zinc powder in clear epoxy] brush both sides of inner panels then weld together.the product dries quickly and is very rust resistant.

Wish I could learn from someone like you man. Great job!

A pleasure to watch! Thanks for taking the time to post it.

Excellent video, thanks!!

Absolutely amazing work! You're truly a master of your craft. One of the best videos I've seen in many years!

That was an interesting way of doing the repair. I'll keep that technique in mind for later.

Well impressed, simple tutorial with no woffle, EXCELLENT repair. Hats off to u Sir..

Very clean repair !

Great video and very good demonstration of the techniques used. Simple and to the point. 👌

This is metal fabrication "press brake" DIY. Excellent accuracy and knowledge of metal forming

You have a good eye for detail. Can't wait to try that on my old Toyota

Excellent job. Love the work. The black marker trick is new to me. Great stuff.

You should also show a "DON"T DO THIS" when using a cutoff wheel without a guard. When one disintegrates one day (and good chance it may) - you cannot react quick enough to miss the 'flying shards of death' - better to be safe than sorry - I have a scar from using an unguarded wheel about 40-years ago. It is always amazing what a bit of ingenuity//smart thinking and some scrap tube can do to go towards doing a professional job, and watching these types of videos reminds me to use my 'smarts' - not always look for a high $$$$ piece of equipment to solve the issue. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

Great video! 🤜🏼🤛🏼🇦🇺🍀😎☮️ I learned heaps in that one video. Thanks heaps for all your efforts,. You can not imagine how many people around the World have had an uplift in confidence after seeing you do a replacement section in a car panel. Please keep up the great work☮️🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀😎

Beautiful work

It's so nice to see professionals doing a real job. Greetings from Norway !

This is the neatest patch I have ever seen done. A craftsman at work.🚗

Thanks for posting this video!

That turned out beautiful. You are certainly a metal artist. Great job.

Great sheetmetal work

Ive been doing this stuff for 40 years. I just learned something. Well done. I thought I was the only person who used a spoon as a slapper anymore. :)

That came out perfect! You have a lot of skill and knowledge! Thanks

Like the format of the vid. Clear Concise and to the point. LUV the masking tape templating. I've used that method for yrs. and its the fastest most accurate way to make patterns. awsum.

I retired about 17 yrs ago and it's nice to see hammer and dolly work. It used to be the norm but now its all Bondo . Great job.

Exceptional work

Great work with brief well intended commentary !

Wow you are a real craftsman love this

Made that look easy!! Nice job!! Thanks!

Craftsman & Artist right there.

You make it look so easy to do. Amazing job. 😀 I have seen other patch jobs were they use a piece of paper to draw the outlines etc. I guess there is more than one way to do the job.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

I agree with another comment here. I would love to see the best way to put in a captive panel, say a piece of rocker panel that rusted out where you have no back access. Specifically the rust prevention side of things. Great video

Master of his craft. Well done, Sir.

always nice to see it done the proper way not the fastest, Coxy

You made looks easy. Excellent job!!!! Grettings from Brazil.

Appreciate videos like this! Great job

beautiful work you’re a Craftsman

just 2 words absolutely fantastic.

Nice Job, You're a true craftsman.

Tubal, that's beautiful work.... Thanks

You are a metal artist! Great workmanship..

Awesome skills! Thanks for sharing.

Wow! Amazing craftsmanship. I'd love to learn from you❤