1990 Jeep XJ CORROSION TREATMENT / Renix 4.0 Ep:05

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

The 4.0 is back under the grinder and in this episode the goal is to remove all rusted metal that's too far gone. The rocker panels are getting cut out and all pitted rust will be treated with rust removal spray, then washed and primed. The primer will be a combination of standard zink primer and for the sections that require welding I will be using a UPOL heavy zink weld through primer. This just keeps everything in good shape until the Jeep roles into the workshop and gets welded up. I've moved fairly quickly up to this point on the 4.0, taking advantage of good weather before the winds turn and the snow falls. Thanks for all your support! Mike

[@curtisb9424]

IM FEINDING FOR MORE 4.0L. Great work on the high quality content Mike. I like that this is start to…. Maybe finish someday Project. I feel like we all missed out a lot on the early resto of your mint Cherokee. Glad to see every step on this one

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It's a fun project, and it's nice to get stuck into an old XJ after having worked on several now. I'm glad the front is mint. The rear is pretty simple. Welding next! Thanks for watching!

[@Fisklina]

I love the fact these videos are 100% about restoring/repairing/modifying cars and being out in the wild, and also 69% about innuendo.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I'm looking forward to getting back out camping and exploring. Holding off until our 2nd child is born, any day now. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

[@Gu_Gus]

At this point there are 2,440 views and only 389 people have hit the like button..Come on Mike deserves much better than that for his not only very entertaining and creative content but also for sharing his tips and trips.

[@upscaleshack]

Sharing his tip is what led to the restraining order.

[@benjaminjonholman]

Always ahead of the rest of us. Forehead protective PPE is such a great idea.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I prefer glasses, but I slowly get more and more annoyed with sparks hitting my face. Thanks for watching

[@charlestatem3099]

I probably got syphilis again. Lol, third times the charm. Love your sense of humor mate.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Third times, the charm, haha. Let's hope so! Thanks for watching

[@stuartb9194]

More holes than panels, it's looking gorgeous 🥰

[@anic0485]

First thing you do after you clicked on one of mike's videos... Hit that like button! Not interested to get a Cherokee, even less so to restore one... Yet I am here again to enjoy your video mate! Keep em coming!

[@dexterfouche5220]

I am buying a '89 XJ this coming Sunday and this video is so helpful.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Ah, nice, congratulations on the purchase! Another XJ saved. Hopefully, the rest of the series can cover some of the other jobs!

[@betulaobscura]

Cool!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@bradleyboot7417]

Great video Mike. For those of us that enjoy the XJ and everything associated with keeping them on the road, we never tire of your attention to detail and sharing that with us. Keep up the hard work. We are all watching with anticipation for the next "progress" video. Cheers!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching, and I appreciate the comment! I'm happy I've got this old thing to this stage before the snow falls. The welding should be a bit more enjoyable, maybe 😄. Thanks again!

[@FattyDomes]

after seeing how well put together your 2.5TD is i cant wait to see this jeep in its final stages

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I'm excited about getting it all cleaned up. It's a nice engine and a classic!

[@miked5789]

Nice work... You should address the rear shock bolts(that always break) while the floor's out.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Good Idea. I will probably weld and stud them. Or make a bar pin eliminator or something.

[@akukorhonen1336]

These videos are getting better & better everytime👍 Lookin forward to next videos. Greetings from Finland.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hopefully, the next step is a bit less messy. Welding in clean metal is nice but we shall see. Thanks for watching

[@togray619]

Good job Mike!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@Snorkl7879]

I did the same thing to the windshield on my XJ. It cleaned up with a razor scraper blade without an issue.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Appreciate the encouragement. I will give it a try!

[@88349]

Great stuff Mike i know its a dirty nasty job but the outcome is so fulfilling outstanding mate and good hunting✨️👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hopefully, when it's all back together and painted, I can sit back and feel like I've got a decent shell to build off of. I'm sure it will be worth it. Thanks for watching

[@karlosbrachi]

Cheer up my friend. The restoration work is hard and dirty but satisfying, keep it up. Regards.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Chin up! Thanks, appreciate you watching

[@outdoorsroyalty]

Keep up the good work man! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Keep them videos coming 🤘🏽

[@GlazedLemon]

Really enjoying these last few videos, thanks Mike!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@montane_west]

You are too funny, this video was very informative as well and gave me more inspiration with my xj build. thanks and i hope you and the family are well.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad the video could provide some inspiration 🙏 We're all good, thanks. I'm just winding down for Christmas. Regards to you and your family.

[@2dollarrip571]

Needed this one too!

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@amedeoperri3571]

A lot of work 😮 Great video👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@SonOfVulkan]

Love the comedy in these vidjas..

[@chrismcca]

For the grinder spark marks on glass try some car detailing "iron remover" or the type of wheel cleaners that "bleed" when they encounter brake dust / iron. It might just eat it off the glass.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Okay, well, that's something to try. Thanks for the tips. Hopefully, it can clean up enough that when it's tinted, you don't see anything. Thanks again

[@jamesa7506]

Nothing that a few shots of penicillin and a good scrubbing with a brillo pad can't fix! Been doin it for years...👍

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Round and round we go right! Thanks for watching

[@Jack-g3s7q]

The power of the accent comes from inhaling rust and metal shavings

[@hondaman4423]

Use a heat gun on seam sealer. It makes removal a breeze. Just dont breathe the fumes as it causes syphilis

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Dam, I must have picked up some fumes. Thanks for the tip!

[@jean-michelgoulet767]

Bought mine October last year, did all the flooring and the unibody part where the gas filler neck goes through, it was a hell of a job. In Quebec, Canada theres not much cherokee left because of the hard winters and salt. The body was pretty clean so I thought I'd repair it ! Just found your channel and love it, keep up the nice work ! I might do the hinge bracket like you did !

[@FlojHabs]

Absolute legend bro thank you for your videos. I've been building up the XJ I inherited and have been aiming towards something stock-ish but REALLY making sure I avoid as much rust as possible because its very clean right now and your pointers have been golden knowledge. Keep it up homie, cant wait to see what you have next and have an amazing time camping!

[@luvo8914]

I have a simple solution for the front fender, I have a similar setup with my box rocker. I just welded on a 90 degree with two holes on the bottom end of the fender. Then I drilled and tapped the boxrocker. Two M6 Bolts per side are perfectly.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

That's a good idea, I will see if I can do that when I come to installing the box section. Thanks for the tip!

[@alanbstard4]

looks like a big job

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It's certainly not a small one, but it's also pretty straightforward on these simple jeeps. Thanks for watching

[@dvdguana]

Great work. One question tho'. Why not doing an internal frame stiffeners now that you are "there"?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I prefer the external ones, to be honest. I just found them easy to weld in and implement. I will build a slide in frame tie in Kit for the rear for the bumper and tow support. It's a shame I don't have a frame Stiffeners set here, or it would be going straight on.

[@dvdguana]

@@WorkshoptoWilderness That's true, due to lack of space for welding, the external one are the best. A friend of mine did what you are doing with internal stiffeners he just created and man, woooww, what a job he did

[@Najitaka]

Rubbing compound and a super soft buffing wheel may save those windows.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for the tips. I will try that and see if I can save it. Thanks for watching

[@NonTypicalRacing]

Cratex

[@zackoneill4740]

2023 - "Honey I got you a Jeep" 2024 - "Honey I fucked your Jeep up"

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Hahaha! Well, she's excited but then she doesn't quite understand how much work there is yet.

[@shooter77us]

10:05 Safety Sallies losing their shit.

[@lukskywalker834]

Great job, but in my expierience you should use 2K(two components) primer (with this big scope of job) its much stronger and longer lasting, Im using this one: Transpoxy Masterbond Aluminium

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for the tips! I shall take a look and see if I can source some.

[@p3ggy80]

Probably need to gargle some man fat mate, that will sort your sore throat right out! Really useful advice on the rust treatment and some of the fluids you like to use in your cracks and crevices. Cheers.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Some solid advice. A few shifts down the local should sort me. I was very surprised by the rust remover. Worked like a charm! Thanks for watching

[@jared2235]

Poor diesel she is gonna make u pay for that lol

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah, I know. It will probably eat another water pump just to spite me. Thanks for watching mate

[@jared2235]

@@WorkshoptoWildernessoh hope that doesnt happen Thanks for making a video to watch budday

[@michaelmacdonald7342]

Do you drill access holes and the spray undercoating into the voids and doors (plastic plugs) as we do in Canada to protect the undercarriage. I have done a lot of rocker panel replacements for people with older vehicles, I cut all the rocker off and weld in new ones or fabricated ones, but I always spray undercoating inside after with very good results.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Yeah, absolutely. I talked about this in the video. Dinitrol 3125 cavity wax with inhibitors. It's the only way to go around here if you want to save a vehicle. My diesel is full of cavity wax in the doors, frame, and all other cavites. Saved it's life basically!

[@hyperchord]

Hey Mike, what made you decide on a jeep Cherokee?

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

That's something for a Q&A I think. I will add it to the next one.

[@kermitshatley1903]

Better stock up the first aid kit and get a tetanus shot. More battle scars to come. Nice job 👏

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

That's a good plan! Next, it's burns from welding! Hopefully, it gets easier from here, though. Thanks for watching

[@steveafanador6441]

What was the stuff inside the rocker? Why is it worth so much ?

[@TheWibbo]

Swedish mud, a sought after afrodisiac in the BDSM crowd

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

It was my dry British humour. I was pretending I could sell it and pass it off as hash.

[@wildskyoverland]

I clicked on the video for the thumbnail.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Thanks for watching

[@thetinkerist]

Yeah, don’t leave your exposed parts hanging out there.

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

Words to live and die by! Thanks for watching

[@lastmanstanding1954]

do you work on cars for a living ?????

[@WorkshoptoWilderness]

I do occasional work on other vehicles. It's normally people with more lengthy projects who want them done through a local garage. I use the facilities in the garage and am paid by the hour.

[@baashie]

5:25 lmao