2005 Subaru STI - Body Restoration - 150 hours

[@yeplebloop]

I wish the day I will do a repaint job on my Forester that the shop will have the same dedication as you in their work! Beautiful work you've done, as always!

[@ShocksBocks]

You guys built a damn museum piece. That's gotta be the prettiest I've ever seen an old GD look

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@ShocksBocks thanks brother 🙏

[@5thAve_Ricky]

The attention to detail is amazing. I’m definitely keeping my SF wagon. I’ll pay what ever the cost to have it restored.

[@markjohnson3737]

Lots of hidden rust. Great work!

[@ChirsSmedely]

No matter how many times I watch you revive a GD, it will never not be satisfying

[@adamjohnson6701]

What an effing brilliant video! Just the right amount of detail.

[@kylealfonso8157]

Love watching you're videos the craftsmanship is amazing. My 2010 sti hatch needs some love *Quebec spec* haha.

[@vernonheine5476]

Awesome work now to be detailed and a ceramic coating applied😊

[@thomashelou]

Absolutely incredible work. I found your page a few weeks ago and have been enjoying every video. Seeing your work gives me the hope to be able to save my Hawkeye. Gotta keep the Subaru dream alive!

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@thomashelou thats awesome, glad these have sparked some inspiration for yours. The classics (07 and under) are definitely worth the effort

[@Mach5sun]

Blobeye is best! Beautiful.

[@nyjhl]

Incredible job! Mad props

[@RoadPatina]

Saved another one. Absolutely beautiful work as usual! Therapeutic... even the trance/techno brought me back to 2005.

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@RoadPatina yes 🙌 finding music for youtube is horrible. I wish there was just like 20 minute bucket type songs to make people trance out the whole vid 😂

[@fyfoxx]

Absolutely amazing work and making the statement that you dont judge someone elses mistakes or quality of work since you dont know how much was paid is very fair. First ever video if seen from yall's channel and ill defo be coming back for more, the hard work and little details is what sets the work you guys do apart from the rest 💪

[@robertmacdonald2735]

New subscriber....fantastic work! Going to go review your previous vids....

[@optimalCALM]

I'm never disappointed when I watch your videos! Awesome work!

[@anonymouse4971]

She's a beauty ! Great work as usual lads!

[@winstonbrowne3167]

Man I got to get you guys give me a quote on my car, I love you guys work.

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

My man! Yours a jdm too right?

[@winstonbrowne3167]

@TheSubieSanctuary yes bro, 2003 sti aspen white, needs a spray job lolol

[@clarenceperkins3115]

Absolutely love this, awesome work!

[@thatnerdyeight]

Awesome job! Looks amazing. Wish someone as good as you was down here in Texas!

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@thatnerdyeight thanks buddy, means a lot to have people appreciate the effort I put into these cars ♥️

[@Darkseb22t]

Amazing result!,You got what you pay for,previous paint job was not of this level of detail

[@charlesbish1]

You guys do amazing work. Once im done spending money on my Evo restoration i would love to have someone of your caliber do the bodywork on my 99 impreza coupe L. Keep up the great work!

[@killink7]

Amazing work as always to the Subaru masters!

[@Render23976]

So satisfying. The STi looks amazing!

[@lakepointmachinery1942]

Beautiful work man and in such a short time. 👌🏼💪🏼

[@Zanjizan]

These videos are so oddly satisfying! Great work! Wish you lived in the states I got a 99 that needs body work 😆

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

I couldn’t agree more, ive watched it 4 times now. Such a redemption for the car

[@Gunma_garage]

I want to learn how to mix that Unicorn Blood!. Havent even finished the episoe and Im already proud hahaha. My fav YT dudes

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Its a juicy episode 🙌 got me emotional watching it come back to life

[@Gunma_garage]

@TheSubieSanctuary I was about to ask how it feels to go from visionary, laborer and bleeder to dealing with practically brand new OEM freshly sprayed bits that all slowly go back together and equate to that much excitement at once haha. The hours build up but that end result though Talk about intoxicating, brother! So wow

[@Gunma_garage]

I especially appreciate hearing your thoughts on the inspection...at work I have the eye and ear to spot leaks and clunks but hearing you address concerns on the fly gets those juices flowing it makes the impossible so reachable. It def helps the rest of us deal with our unknown craps lol

[@jordanbordelon1564]

Wow gorgeous restoration 🔥

[@craigerss123]

Great work as always! Really enjoy watching your videos. Is that a brush on weld through primer you used around the gas filler?

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@craigerss123 before welding, i did use brush on weld through primer, after welding it was epoxy primer to cover the bare metal before body filler

[@ws6619]

man... gorgeous.

[@fredastaire6156]

Yoooo!!! This look beautifu!!! How much does something like this cost???

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@fredastaire6156 pretty much just the time it takes plus materials. Each car is unique in what it needs for body work. Currently rate is $65/hr for conventional body work and $75/hr for cut and weld.

[@kevenscan]

When you do custom pieces like below the gas cap, What thickness and which finish of sheet metal do you use? I don’t want to go too thin on my wrx but too thick it’s a pain to put in to shape. (You guys help me on my restoration of my bugeye wagon with you vids. Keep it up!)

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

I use 20g , same thickness as the oem sheet metal. Easy to shape and welds in nicely.

[@TimD-vf2uc]

Beautiful!

[@keithhind5127]

Awesome work , how much would that roughly cost?

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Hourly rate x 156 + $1500 in paint. Over $10k(can) after tax. However, if you brought your car tomorrow for same job it could be more or it could be less. Each car and its needs are unique in body work.

[@keithhind5127]

@ Many thanks for reply,Would love to be able to bring my car to you , but I’m in uk so bit to far lol

[@kristapsstraupe7959]

It was a solid 10-meter car to begin with 😁

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Ironically thats how the owner described it at first

[@carsonj4031]

where are you guys located? Do you have a website or something like that? I'm interested in having something similar restoration on my car in the future.

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@carsonj4031 hey buddy, we do not have a website. If you want to chat you can email or dm on instagram. @the_subie_sanctuary [e-mail]

[@TheeHenley]

What did you use in the rear flares ? Are those quiklatches

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Nah just silicone to keep water from going in. Otherwise just the original clips that pop into the holes

[@Ceba551]

Have you done any american subarus?

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@Ceba551 yes! Coming over the border is as simple as “bringing it for work” We have another one coming for the States for end of winter

[@Ceba551]

@TheSubieSanctuary how does one get on the queue?

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Do you use instagram? If so, the_subie_sanctuary on instagram to DM or email [e-mail]

[@GrSTI]

how much did that cost usd?

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@GrSTI would be about $8k material and labour, but each car is different. Some require more time, some require less. I figure we made good time on this car, not too much rust stuff to deal with, however the falling off clear coat did set us back a couple days in extra effort.

[@GrSTI]

@TheSubieSanctuary for all amount of work you did, the price ain't bad at all... I got a hawkeye zero rust, minor dents that I would love you have you do.. but I'm in texas lol

[@BericBuilds]

I have a fuzzy fxt 04 5 speed with the motor pulled at my grandma's house... if you need a car for some content

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

@@BericBuilds no way, fxt manual is a rare gem!

[@amoni1959]

Cost of repair?

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

65-75/hr (can$) is our current rate plus cost of material/parts. Every car is different in terms of body work needed. If I have to quote a job or a car I actually just avoid the job entirely as I rather not cut corners to accommodate budgets or quotes. So I can be a rabbit hole for the real rusty guys.

[@says4r281]

JUST GOT A FULL PAINT JOB ON MY 04 STI. COST A ARM AND LEG BUT WHO NEEDS THEM ANYWAYS

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

As long as your happy in the end

[@XX-kz4zg]

Good soup🤌

[@lakepointmachinery1942]

Beautiful work man and in such a short time. 👌🏼💪🏼

[@Xrc53]

Beautiful!