Rebuilding a Lexus IS 250 after a side collision part 2 

Real craftsmanship no gimmicks no jokes, well, some jokes but that is part of the job. 😂

Another beautiful job, Scott. You make it look so easy; a true sign of a professional.

HeyVehcor, Good to see you back Scot. I was really worried a couple of weeks back when you missed a week, but I suspect you just spent the whole week in a Jacuzzi full of Haters tears, as they kept on coming. Man, you make it all look easy. We're still battling flat pack furniture this end!! Happy Easter to you all! Great thanks

You’re videos are better then a body shop lecture. Explaining weld through primer compared to regular primer. Butt welding verses overlap.

The pulling and the hammering is the part that seems like magic to me. Dismantling and reassembling I understand. Nice work. Said it before, I’ll probably buy my next suv from you, if I can get there quick enough that is.

Watching those doors close shows when the metal work is done right the door gaps are perfect! Good one!

I don't own a Lexus. I don't even LIKE Lexus. But I watch every Vehcor vid.Even if you build a Yugo. Happy Easter Scott and Pizza Girl!

Nothing beats watching Vehcor on a Saturday morning (in Australia) while having breakfast. Just glad I don't have to deal with rust (and corruption 😁😁).

I’ve. Watched. A lot of. Videos. Never noticed. Frame. Machine. Makes. Sense. That. Lock. Must. Hold. Car. As. You. Pull. Thanks

Leave the doors white for the “cop car” look. 😊

Tell you what, Scott. Not only have I picked up a few of your names for things, but I've also learned a thing or two about replacing body panels. I recently had my Mazda 3 rejected on its yearly inspection for rust in the window frame fascia. To explain further, the early BK model had an ill-fitting door seal that allowed water and dust to get down between the inner and outer skin of the window frame - and we all know what happens then. The thing is that it's not structural by any stretch of the imagination, but because the rust bubbles were within 150mm (6") of the door hinge, the inspection gnomes considered it was close enough to affect the structural integrity of the rear door on both sides. Because said reason for rejection is in the Inspection Gnome's Book Of Acceptable Reasons for Rejection, there is no arguing with them - even though the picture in the book shows that it refers to rust on the same vertical plane as the hinge, not on the other side of the door on a plane differential of 90 degrees, on a dress panel of very thin steel. Anyhow, I had never replaced a panel before, but watching you put doors on and take them off again and looking at how the Mazda's door attached, it was actually quite a simple process. One of the doors wasn't quite 100% as it seemed to be dropping down off the striker when the door was opened. Like the Lexus, the bolts to the door itself from the hinge were self-aligning and all the bodylines, gaps and trim matched up when the door was shut. It was therefore easy to deduce that the hinge(s) were not sitting quite right, back the bolts on the B-pillar off a touch until the new door moved the hinges to where it wanted them to sit and then tighten them up again. All done and problem solved. A year ago, I would never have attempted it without much procrastination and worry that it would all go wrong, but I knew what had to be done, knew how easy it came apart, had seen it done many times, knew to balance the new one on my leg (sorry - my portable door stand) to get the first bolt(s) in and knew how and where they adjusted. I'm rapt out of my little tree, mate! So, thanks heaps for keeping the content and humour coming each week and showing me how easy it really is to replace something on a modern vehicle. It is certainly something I am very grateful for - and also in a practical way! All the best.

I'm always amazed by your attention & lack of half assedness...is that a word...I think it's a word!

Coming along really nicely, superb quality work as always, hats off to you sir, kind regards, Mark from Billericay in the U.K. 🇬🇧😀😀👍👍

You're work is better than new. Awesome work.

You have an outstanding skill set: from frame straightening, body work, frame repair, and mechanical skills. Love your videos. I am always impressed watching your work. It has been years since I have been in the Chicago Metropolitan Area but my recollection is that there are many dented cars from drivers switching lanes to rapidly and without yielding on the freeways. You have an endless client list from these types of drivers. This is a great rebuild.

Scott, how the average Joe find a good body shop? All of my experiences have been with hacks, but they were all prior to the internet age. Enjoy your videos, you make it all look so easy. Maybe I should do my own body work? Ha!

That is the most ingenius thing... That fender-edge clamp. Scott is a pretty smart unibody reconditioner! Tool-related ergonomics.

1:40 I literally went "whoa" when I saw the door heading straight for your noodle.

Thanks again Scott!

Another great video with lots of explanations about "why". You do us all a service with these lessons. Have a great weekend Scott.

spray foam is a good base for filling deep dents and black with two tone doors is good too bad they aren't way different colors.

You make these repairs look so easy. Nice job, thank you.

ok. today I unbolted and bolted back first car door in my life. thank you, Scott, for the inspiration !!!

Amazing surgery & artistry in what this man does. Screw all the "experts" who say otherwise.

Another really good presentation of top quality work, along with the dry sense of humour I thought only us Brits had. Also, excellent use of the universally adopted "getting the wheel liner out face" at 05:32.

5 in 1 painters tool is the greatest tool ever - have used it for everything including a knife to throw into trees during lunch/breaks... love the new use of breaking spot welds!:)

As always Scott it’s a pleasure watching you work checking and rechecking 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

How long are you in this industry? How many years have you had your shop? You make it all look so easy, that’s what an expert does… I’m looking forward to the next video.

Scott, the man, the myth!!!!!!

VOILA !!! you speak very well my language ! HI from France

thank goodness, The Lexus used door imporium was able to hook him up with a set!!!

Amazing how taking care of the little details makes for a perfect result. Thanks Scott!

Another gem well done Scott,coming along regards 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🛠️👍

With that fresh boxing and welding it'll be more solid.👍

Front doors getting annoying, need to find a door check... *grabs bungee strap* 😂 simple yet effective

5:00 spray foam is the new way....NGL I did it on the rear fenders on my $600 CDN running and driving F150 crew cab 4 x 4. Skim coat of bondo on the fenders and cab corners and a little sanding and some primer and it was good to go. Only had to last 6 months while my "good" truck was being fixed but here it is 4 yrs later and still looks fine ...for a beater.

The Lexus is coming along very nice! Can't hardly wait for that oil change and the "ship it" approval!

leaking roof = automated car wash.😁

Beautiful work Scott. I couldn't help but think you are building a Lexus Police Car. Just needs the cherries on top. Love to watch your work. You do things the right way. Thanks and we'll see you next time.

Good job Scott, it's coming together nicely 👌. Look forward to the next one. 👍

I love your quality of work…

You make it look so dam easy. Great job

In Fla. For vacation. Goowd stuff Scott!

I love how cars demand a blood sacrifice or give you some change.

Thank You!

You make this job LOOK a lot Easier than it is, Great Video

Brilliantly done. See you in the next installment.

Got my hoodie in the mail today! 😁😁😁 Drive crash fix repeat vehcor

Another Beautiful JOB. Frank could not have said it better.

Amazing what is required for a small amount of damage but if you want it done right that is what you do. the pros know you do it right or do it over.

Great video, as always, Scott!

Looking good Scott. I was thinking of AC when you was putting the doors on and was tugging a little this way and that way. I can hear AC saying to "lift down" , I hope that AC is doing good!

16:50 same as when I started working construction. The guys screamed at me to use a chalk line instead of straight edge to mark my cut lines. Umm excuse me? I come from a cabinet shop. We work to 1/32" there. The chalk line is 3/16" wide FFS. If I want to be really accurate I'll use a box cutter blade so my line is .001" wide.

Eggsillent as usual along with perfect sharkazims.

Love the reference to “In Living Color”

4:27 you're building a lexus cop car! Tell me that wasn't the plan!!

Love the videos man!

Wheel arches are carpeted so you won’t hear a bad wheel bearing until you smell fire.

Happy Easter everyone.

There is no such thing as “the wrong hammer” as everything from an anvil to wrench is a hammer when needed!

No trust issues from me Scott although I would double check it if you said the sun was now rising in the west. On anything vehicle related as The Beatles would say, _I'm a believer._ *Thank You* for the video. Much appreciated. 👍👍

Thanks for sharing Scott. Mr. Spotty must have Good Friday off!

Good stuff.

A painters 5 in 1 is a great tool I use them daily if you want something a little stiffer than the Hyde brand purdee makes a good one but it's 15-20 dollars depending on where you get it. Walmart sales a Hart brand that is really stiff for about 10 bucks but good luck trying to sharpen it . Chinese steel lots of hard spots in it

you got lucky!......the B pillar must not be 'Play Doughinum!'

Leaky roof is your problem indeed! Even with a big "discount", mold, rust and moisture are bad inside any enclosed space designated to be DRY!

As ALWAYS, Great work That side of the car seems better that new!

A proper job, as always. Nicely done, Scott.

Nice work as usual.

I’m waiting for you to rebuild a newer F-150.. that way I can hear all the Ford rants! I’m sure there will be a lot of em. Especially if it’s aluminum. lol! Can’t wait.

Fire Marshal Bill! Lmao. “Let me show you something!” Great build!

Hopefully you can have your own building Scott, cheers!

Always awesome work

Always good to see a new release from you. Quite an ability you have to make these things come out looking as good as or better than new. Thanks for sharing!!

That’s a nice job Scott!

You do some awsome work 👍😎

Fire Marshall Bill! Arguably the best fire marshall that ever did the job. Always putting safety first!

way to go scott another one on the way

Nice work. Great content

An excellent example of how such minor damage gets a car rebuilt title. I mean I'm not complaining for obvious reasons, but 90% of people cannot believe this

I need to send a project to you.. amazing work

car looks good thanks

I have found that it is difficult to cut more accurately than the lines are put on the material

Master.

Looks good Scott

Nice job 👍

It isn't Friday until Vehcor posts a vid!

I'd much rather do this kind of bodywork than filler and paint. I really need a filler and paint gnome.... Great job as always Scott.

We want to see you do the tiktok way on the next episode 😂😂

Nice music Nice work! Perfeck resultat! THX !

Great Job!!! Thank You... :-)

Hi Scott Happy Easter my friend..

Bondo world ( I'm not going to list the channel , just a title to search for ) How Body Shops Fix Major Collision | Accident Damage with a Frame Machine

If quarters fall out while pounding does that make this a Quarterpounder?

Just 👍

Scott, thanks for the great videos. I have a question about wheel bearings. My van was hit in the left rear. We've since had the vehicle "repaired" by the local Dodge dealer's body shop. Hopefully I will never have to visit them again. Since I drove home after being hit, the left wheel has been noisy when making right turns at highway speed. Is is possible that the bearing was damaged when the other vehicle struck the van. The crash happened because the other driver pit maneuvered me by hitting the center and rear driver's side of our 2013 Grand Caravan. Part of the "repair" was bringing in a wheel repair specialist to fix the damage to the surface of that left rear wheel. I noticed two weeks ago that the shop never installed the bumper pushpins for the left rear side. Quoting you, "someone's been here before." It's been one thing after another since we got the van back. I've been fighting both the body shop and insurance to get everything resolved but they say it's "pre-existing" damage. Dave

Where is your shop body guard?

There's a reason I never rented, now in my golden years, I collect the rent.

I was watching and a question came to me. Then as I was reaching for the keyboard the answer came to me ( I think ) so no question . It was about the doors the question. OK I'm asking anyway. I know you're working on other more important things first. But you will need to strip the doors for the painting gnome at some point. Why haven't you stripped them while you are using them to fix the ( check gap / check alinement ) other parts?

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