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@BenFlipsCars 22 сағат бұрын
Did I miss any tips? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 2 күн бұрын
What difficulties have you found changing a cars dead bulb? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 3 күн бұрын
Do you have any tips to make this job easier? Let me know👇 And follow for more on every step of the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 күн бұрын
What tips do you have so you can sell a car for more money? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 7 күн бұрын
Any betters ways to stop the buckle falling down? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@madcreatures4163 18 күн бұрын
You could try pure orange oil d-limonene yo remove the glue. It dissolves adhesive’s and crazy stuff. Stronger than any solvent I’ve used by far and it smells gooood
@BenFlipsCars 17 күн бұрын
Haha smells a little too good based off your enthusiasm there mate. But thank you for the tip! I'll look into it
@madcreatures4163 16 күн бұрын
@@BenFlipsCars nah it’s too strong for a good sniff just a little whiff haha but seriously it’s impressive. Just watch out though it can strip some paint types. I’ve used it safely on 2K car paint to remove grease and tar. I use it when nothing else works.
@BenFlipsCars 7 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, I'll be careful of the paint... and the smell! haha
@TheTorkerman 29 күн бұрын
Liking the content Ben, best of luck with the channel mate.
@BenFlipsCars 21 күн бұрын
Much appreciated! More content coming soon! Means a lot mate, thank you :)
@TheTorkerman 29 күн бұрын
If the price is $3500, hand them a wad of cash, and as they go to grab it say, “there’s $3000 there, if you grab it we have a deal” most people can’t take there eyes of a pile of cash.
@BenFlipsCars 21 күн бұрын
Haha good tip mate I like it, I'll have to slip it into my strategies somehow...
@cruize55 Ай бұрын
Hey mate, interested in this myself but apparently its illegal to sell multiple vehicles in a year unless you have a license to do so, wondering if you had a workaround for this at all. Little bummed out as the US doesnt seem to have any laws about this
@BenFlipsCars 21 күн бұрын
Hey mate, yes we have some tough laws around it, especially here in Vic where I'm based. 4 is the limit as to how many you can SELL in 12 months. So you could have a couple or friends or family transfer a vehicle into their name here and there if they're up for it (meaning with 2 or 3 other ppl you could do 1 a month). Otherwise if you find you're making good money anyway, you may consider the license. I will probably consider this and make a video on getting the license in the future.
@neilsullada385 Ай бұрын
Lacquer...
@TheLoneRanger1992 Ай бұрын
Hi IV tried this technique exactly the same a sanded then polished with meguiars ultimate compound but I just can’t get the shine to come out any tips?
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
What grit of wet sandpaper did you use? And how long did you polish for?
@TheLoneRanger1992 Ай бұрын
@@BenFlipsCars 600 then 1500 as I tried 1500 first but wasn’t doing much so lightly did it with 600 then 1500 got it smooth then polished with a rotary tool and ultimate compound but can’t seem to get the nice reflection
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
ah thats probably the problem, 600 is too harsh as a finishing grit. I'd go over the whole thing again with at least 2000 or 2500 wet sandpaper. After that, the shine should come out a lot more easily!
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
Is there any other tips you have for test driving a used car? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@kevysrandomstuff5835 Ай бұрын
Totally wrong not on the door pillar not in the book not in the fuel cap, guess where it is ???????? on the bloody tyre 80/100 eg if 48 max psi - say 40 / 30 is a bare min
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
Usually the number on the tire indicates the max pressure, not the optimum for a smooth ride or longevity of the tires. Hence why its usually better to go with the cars recommendation
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
Does it surprise you how few ppl know how to pump up their cars tires? Let me know what you think👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
What other tips do you have for resolving rattling suspension whilst going over bumps? Let me know👇 And follow for more on every step of the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
What tips did I miss on test driving a used car? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
Any other tips for respraying a car panel? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Do you have any tips on getting a bonnet cable through the firewall? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
What else should you check for with the engine running? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Any other tips on how to get a stuck bonnet open? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@totallyworksperfectly5424 2 ай бұрын
Bro, them checks don't need to be done on your Ford Falcon. They are legendary cars that won't die, no matter how much abuse they have gone through. They are my favourite car of all time 2003-2016 Ford Falcon, Ford Ba/BF Ute, Ford Territories!!! If you ever want to sell your car mate, flick me a message
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Haha yep the barra never dies! I'm a big fan of the territories as well. I actually am planning to sell it in the near future so I'll bare that in mind! Cheers mate
@totallyworksperfectly5424 2 ай бұрын
@BenFlipsCars soon I am getting a 2006 bf Ford Falcon ute that's done 420,000 km. I want to drive it and get the most kms out of it as possible!! Massive fan of these cars. I live in Adelaide. Love your Videos mate
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
Thanks so much man, means a lot! She is for sale now, however I'm Melbourne based so unfortunately may not work :( shes only got 144,000km so ready for a new life with a new owner! Haha man thats a lot of Kms, how are the roadworthy requirements over in that part of the world?
@totallyworksperfectly5424 Ай бұрын
@@BenFlipsCars hey mate, that's quite low kms. That's got hundreds of thousands of more kms left!! It doesn't seem that stricked over in South Australia, with roadworthy. Shame, I would of love to buy your car
@pierrecrous8811 2 ай бұрын
As a mechanic , those are good points to look at.
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Thank you mate! Appreciate the validation haha
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Do you have any tips for preventing or fixing gasket leaks? Let me know👇 And subscribe for more on every step of the car flipping process!
@bodgiesteve8849 2 ай бұрын
And, ensure its not a ford
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Ah come on, ford engines are good! Its just the chassis that falls apart💀
@bodgiesteve8849 2 ай бұрын
@@BenFlipsCars OK, fair enough, mechanicals decent. But bodies are Found On Rubbish Dump
@BenFlipsCars Ай бұрын
Haha yep, they say one of the best engines in one of the worst chassis :(
@zyeborm 2 ай бұрын
How to check an engine, if you look under the bonnet and see one of those. It's a Barra, it's fiiiine. The rest of the car will rust around it but the engine will keep going. Only thing I'll say is they really prefer the oil to be right at the top mark. Even a bit low and they can start to get a bit rattly. So you probably want to top the oil off about half way through your service interval, a few hundred ml and it'll be really quiet again. Generally speaking though if it's cold I'd pop the radiator cap and make sure there's no oil or schmoo in it and it's a nice colour, if it's just water something bad is happening. Check the oil level if it's low or smells burnt the car may not have been maintained. Look in through the oil filler with a torch. A gold coloured varnish is ok, black sludge deposits is a bad sign. Oh just after starting the car block the exhaust with your hand for a second. It should seal get quiet and then push your hand off. If it doesn't or you can hear hissing, noise etc then you have an exhaust leak.
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Legend mate, thank you for all the tips. Haha yes the barra engine goes on forever, too bad the chassis doesnt keep up. Yes I've noticed it gets a bit ticky without regular oil top ups, plus pretty common for them to have gasket leaks which I think I've sorted now. Yep touched on checking the fluids in another clip, can only fit so much in one short, but thanks for the tips! And that exhaust leak tip is a good one, appreciate that! I'll keep it in mind when inspecting the next car
@zyeborm 2 ай бұрын
@@BenFlipsCars I had lifter tick so bad I could hear it echoing off buildings at one stage with an intech (au Falcon was peak of automotive engineering, you won't change my mind) Replaced lifters the works, was just slightly low oil. *Rage face* You mean intake and exhaust gasket yeah? I had to do intake on the au. Was running rich on the first 3 lean on the back 3. Really bad leak but it just compensated, no codes or anything. Worth reading the plugs occasionally even if you have iridiums I think. You don't have to be great at it, but they should all be about the same
@lukecesarin7266 2 ай бұрын
Can hear the pulleys scream. Falcon things 😂
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Haha yes a little squeaky😅
@gstringOT 2 ай бұрын
Its a barra it can go forever
@keqrou 2 ай бұрын
Doesn't matter what engine it is, if hasnt been taken care of it'll be just like any other engine. I've gone to buy three 1hz cruisers and doesn't matter that they make 100hp and can go for a million kms people still find a way to kill them.
@gstringOT 2 ай бұрын
@@keqrou still can't go wrong with a Barra or an ls they last forever
@keqrou 2 ай бұрын
@@gstringOT LS? Not the supercharged variants, they don't last long. Barras last a good while because they aren't actually very powerful, LS's are and therefore don't last aslong. But like I said, the engines only as good as the owner
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Too bad the chassis wont go forever with it😭
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
True, still need basic care no matter what!
@TheTaxEvader 2 ай бұрын
Plastic handle screwdriver on the rocker cover can be used like a stethoscope to hear metal shavings
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Is that right? What does it sound like? What should I be listening for?
@wing_nut_1018 2 ай бұрын
Yeah no you can't. You can't "hear metal shavings". You can hear a timing chain, sure. But you can't hear engine shavings.
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Oh. My bad, thought there may have been a sound they made as moving around the engine🤣
@TheTaxEvader 2 ай бұрын
@@wing_nut_1018 remind me to not take you to inspect a car
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
What else should you check for when the engine is running? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Any other tips you have for the dreaded flat tire whilst driving? Let me know👇
@ezer8824 2 ай бұрын
I was trying to fix a little scratch for my door penal and all I did is makes the issue bigger. Now the area is getting bigger because of my poor paiting knowledge. I think I am comfortable enough to do it again after wathing your video. One question, should I sand the whole door panel? becaue last time I did it I just use the tape to square the area, turns out I can see the new layer is like a square after I take off the tape.
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Glad I could make you feel more confident in having another go! One of my first paint jobs I did the same thing and ended up with a square haha. To avoid that I just tape up the surrounding panel and trim, but not any of the actual panel I am painting. Then just focus the paint on the area you're fixing, and feather out the new clear coat slightly further (than the new paint) into the existing panel. And no, not necessary to sand the whole panel but feather you're sanding out slightly from the damaged area to minimise the contrast.
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Check out this video, you may find it helpful with blending the the new paint and old paint on the panel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boqce6pjZcl7pMk
@ezer8824 2 ай бұрын
@@BenFlipsCars I have checked the video and I think I have the idea what you mentioned. For example. if you have a finger sized panel that need to be fixed, you might want to tape a hand sized panel area in order to work on the finger sized area. When sanding, mainly focus on the bad finger area but also sand a bit further around that finger area in order to minimise the contrast (don't sand all the hand area otherwise it will be like we did before, square new painting). Which at the end, the finger sized area will be fully sanded and a little bit of the surrounding area, but the edge of the tape area should be not sanded. When painting, mainly focus on the fingered area as well but also paint a bit further to the surrounding area (But not all the hand sized area, the edge of the tape area should not be painted as well.) Am I right? I tried my best to use my English to explain what I understand haha.
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
No no, make sure there is no taping up on the panel you are repairing at all! Even if its just a small part of it you are repairing. Otherwise you'll end up with tape lines on the panel you are repairing. However on the surrounding panels that are undamaged, these are the ones you want to tape up. You will inevitably end up getting a little paint and clear coat on parts of the panel you dont want, but thats ok so long as everything is clear coated over at the end. Then you can wet sand and compound everything and the finish should all blend together
@ezer8824 2 ай бұрын
@BenFlipsCars got it, Maybe my descriptions are not good enough, I think hand sized tapping is too small for finger sized scratch. I would say 8 hands sized taping area for finger sized scratch. Like the 8 hands sized rectangle tapping, but what you gonna fix is the finger sized scratch in the circle middle. While sanding and painting, try to not sand and paint the area around the rectangle otherwise it will leave the lines. But abit futher around the circle is good for the faded affection.
@MrPropanePete 2 ай бұрын
Just a tip Ben, you might need to raise your voice pitch a bit for the narration. Otherwise, a great informative video. Keep going, will take a while to get established.
@BenFlipsCars 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip brother. This was my first video so hopefully the more recent ones I sound a bit more well spoken. I was really just going through the motions of trying to upload the first one here haha. I appreciate the encouragement, more videos coming soon!
@falconlips5474 3 ай бұрын
Nice vid dude. Do you have any videos dealing with severe lacquer peel? We're talking 2000 black CRV been sitting in sydney sun for its whole life - bonnet and roof basically just bare paint 😎
@BenFlipsCars 3 ай бұрын
Yes I actually do! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5fPkJdom7iYeNU A lot of the philosophy is the same as this video. Just basically have to sand down through all the old clear coat and to an extent the old paint, then can lay down new paint to the smoothly sanded surface and fresh clear coat over the top. If you want the job to come out even better I'd sand all the paint off right down to the panel, but its not necessary so long as you get the surface smooth and remove all the clear coat. Hope this helps!
@BenFlipsCars 3 ай бұрын
Did I miss any important electronics? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 3 ай бұрын
Any other ways you can get rid of these scratches without applying more clear coat? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 3 ай бұрын
Anything I’ve missed interior wise? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Any other tips using jumper cables to stay safe? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
What else is important to look at when inspecting the interior? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Have any other recommendations on how to fix these light scratches? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Anything in particular you check for under the car? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@totallyworksperfectly5424 4 ай бұрын
Bro, them cars never die. The engines on them just keep on livin mate. You got a nice car and clean too
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
True the engines go forever! To bad other parts go, especially suspension bushings etc
@totallyworksperfectly5424 4 ай бұрын
@@BenFlipsCars it's a shame but worth it. So reliable!!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Do you have any tips for getting the new cable through the fire wall more easily? Let me know👇 And follow for more on every step of the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Have you used another method to linking the key fob back up? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
What else should we be looking for when inspecting the wheels? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
So you have any stories about being stranded with a dead battery? I’d be interested to hear, let me know👇 And follow for more on every step of the car flipping process!
@peaceloveandunity97 4 ай бұрын
Good stuff mate keep up the good work hope you have a few wins this year
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the comment, already had some small wins. We'll get there!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Any other tips or points of value you can add to any car before flipping / selling it that I've missed? Let me know👇 And subscribe for every step of the car flipping process!
@matts5154 4 ай бұрын
If you are doing fords, possibly common areas for rust? Id love if you show me basic like maintenance for an FG. I dont want to spend 500+ for bloody break pads and oil change. Love the content brother
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
On the fords I've worked on I haven't found rust to be so much and issue. Only around areas like the spoiler on the falcons. Oil change is pretty simple! Unfortunately I don't have a video up on it yet but the day will come at some point. Same with brake pads, fairly simple. Subscribe and one day I'll definitely have some videos on all basic service maintenance
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Did I miss anything on the exterior inspection? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!
@BenFlipsCars 4 ай бұрын
Any other ideas on why a car may not blow heat? Let me know👇 And follow for more on the car flipping process!