Customer Supplied Parts: Gets you EVERY time! Chevrolet Colorado fender bender

[@kennyd2134]

That black tape band aid is shared by carpenters, drywallers and painters too, 👍

[@davidmillhollon486]

RAYMOND YOU HAVE SAVED YET ANOTHER AOTOMOBIL SMILE WITH ANOTHER GURELL WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IT HAS.

[@jontrimble6874]

Trust me Ray, you do NOT want 2 way KZbin. You would see things that could never be unseen.

[@Rekuzan]

After 25 years of turning wrenches, parts hunting is one part of the job I will not miss!

[@richardniemi2620]

Glad to see to see you removed the leaves, made my OCD happy

[@MrBlaser51]

A true mechanic to repair wounds. Electrical or painters tape to repair and protect said wounds. Bravo something I use to do numeral times in construction !!!

[@badassbiker1974]

I can't think of anyone (of a practical nature) that doesn't wrap insulating tape on the odd nick and cut while working. It's a rite of passage in the trades. Im surprised the medical profession hasn't marketed it as a bandaid. 🤣🤣🤣

[@minu1764]

And holds better than medical grade tape too

[@badassbiker1974]

@@minu1764 yes, definitely agree with you. 🤣

[@REDBIRD-95]

To any fellow Canucks out there, Happy Canada Day🍁 3 day weekend for me. Damn I love to get paid for staying home👍😁

[@Hoaxer51]

I’m from Ohio in the states and I want to wish all our northern neighbors “A Happy Canada Day” today! Enjoy and be safe. 🇨🇦👍😎

[@REDBIRD-95]

@@Hoaxer51 Thanks, and I wish you and all our southern neighbours a Happy July 4th in advance😁

[@TXCherokee]

OMG. Love to hear NICE AND SHINEY 😀. You bring a smile to my face Ray

[@aaronjohn6586]

Hey Ray, Big shout out to you for helping diagnosis an electrical problem with wife's truck. All dash lights out, marker lights and gear shift as well. 1 mechanic said it was light switch, internet said it was bad bulbs shortening things out. Almost fired off the parts cannon but went through fuses and relays. Found a 10 amp fuse blown , replaced it and the smile on wife's face made it all worth it. Thanks again and happy 4th to you and yours.

[@TheJcrandazzo]

Now figure out what blew the fuse ??

[@SocketSilver]

Fuses don’t blow on their own.

[@richardg8651]

They may not but it's still worth changing a cheap fuse and see what happens . If all's well, great ! If not you're where you were .

[@peted5217]

You,ve only found the symtom. The cause will rear it's ugly head as sur a the sun rises

[@M21-w1y]

Y’all need to cut Aaron some slack. Now at least he knows it’s not bulbs or the switch. When it happens again, he can research the matter further. For now, there’s a smile on the wife’s face, all is happy.

[@Helli__]

Watching you doing bodywork & the wipedown at the end reminds me something a friend once told me: At the place he worked, the technicians were advised to do a wipedown outside in the parking lot. That's because in case the customer is already waiting to get his car, he can see you doing this and gets the impression that his car is very well taken care of. When there's no bodywork done, they should still wipe the steering wheel, windshield & headlights, even when they are already clean.

[@johnregal5098]

It is interesting that your shop allows people to bring in their own purchased parts for you to install. Up here in NH a person would be hard pressed to find any shop that would do this. They all claim that they do not want people coming back to them complaining about the parts that were installed. It could be that they also want to add a slight markup to the parts they purchase for their customers. But mainly it is because the parts the shops get from their suppliers are warrantied incase there is a problem with them and get quick replacements.

[@vinces8974]

It always amazes me, how are your Videos have such detail , and you’re able to do that , And so often, and still have a full-time job and Earn a living, much respect

[@joedirt5463]

Hi Ray. I'm really enjoying these videos. As a retired auto trimmer for GM,the best thing to do with those plastic clips is to assume every one of them will break on removal and replace them with new clips. Some may be able to to refit,but,they're always loose and contribute to rattle. Best to toss the old ones and cut to the chase.

[@foltzenlogel]

That would probably be best, but this is a customer supplied parts job.

[@jackdonkey22]

There was an amazon review on some of the 500 pcs for $20 clips and they said they were real brittle. It'd be nice to know which ones are good because I'm not paying $3 for 2 pieces at oreily.

[@brileymitchell2632]

@@jackdonkey22 it’s 3 bucks bro rlly Atleast Yk they’re quality

[@markm2328]

Did you check the headlamp alignment after reinstall?

[@warpedphreak]

EXACTLY! those are not designed for reuse, but you MIGHT get lucky on some

[@LPTetrastigma]

I don't understand, why I as a mechanic myself like to watch your videos about frustrating stuff that happens in the shop, after i come home after dealing with some frustrating jobs the whole day already. Maybe it's just nice to see that other people from around the world have the same problems.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

I think that’s a valid point. For me it’s memories of the good and the bad.

[@nancywhitaker7565]

I enjoyed listening and watching you complete this project. 😊

[@matthewsykes4814]

I know and you know that we all don't know what those things are for, they are just there. Those things being the couple of plastic plates that serve no obvious purpose..... Again Ray your brilliant in doing a top notch job, a standout engineer among many. Not saying your the only great one but there are those that aren't as diligent as you and many others. For those out there like Ray I salute you all, thankyou for caring so much and being so damned good. Big hugs to you and family Ray, keep yourselves safe and well

[@vincentgotter4669]

Could they do be used to prevent whistling or other noises from the front bumper. To redirect airflow something of the sort. Not an engineer but it seems like science is in play here.

[@seancmadison]

@@vincentgotter4669 keeps the air flowing to and through the fins of the condenser/radiator. Takes more work for the air to pass through than around or over or under. Putting something around to capture the air helps with cooling.

[@bobhunt4402]

Those really are one time use clips but there is a way to reuse them if you're really stuck. After spray bombing the clip with Triflow use a properly sized punch (a nail set usually works well) to tap out the center expanding pin. Put the pin aside and then use pliers to GENTLY squeeze the expanded part of the plug while prying with a trim tool or tapping it out with a small(ish) hammer.

[@jerryweninger2303]

learned something new, being 76 it good to learn new stuff. You can use electrical tape for a bandage in your fingie's. Thanks Ray

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Nice looking bumper and it all looks nice. Another happy customer!

[@atticstattic]

Tang - truly a warrior mechanic's drink!

[@colbyjarrett925]

Internal forces = Stored Energy. Have a blessed day Ray.

[@curtw8827]

Ray, my knees are aching watching you work on the ground. Keep up the good work.

[@samuelhaynes4877]

You love your job you do it twice. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vincentgotter4669]

Anything worth doing once is worth doing right the second time.

[@InCountry6970]

I have seen many of Ray's videos and I have never seen a good mechanic, like Ray do so much work, with one hand while filming with a GoPro

[@MalibuWaGOON]

I'm a body guy aka a miracle worker. Customer provided parts are the bane of my existence!

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

I'm no mechanic, but do know from experience that those little plastic clips are often a PITA to get out without destroying them. Best thing I found to get them out, using my limited tool collection, was a pair of cheap crimpers. Just wrap it around and pry it out. Gives you a lot more surface area to work with versus something like a screwdriver head or pliers. But they'll never quite be as tight as they originally were....just like my ex.

[@sergeeternal3778]

"But they'll never quite be as tight as they originally were....just like my ex." Hahahahahaha, good one!

[@module79l28]

The reusable ones come out very easily with a little lube. It's a bit messy but totally worth it. : )

[@emiliog.4432]

Spray the clips with silicone and use a clip remover. I use the remover tools from Koken and Vessel Japan, plus I buy extra clips.

[@williamb2854]

They go in easy when new. They are sure a PITA , as the plastic gets old & brittle. Always good to have a bottle of SUPER GLUE handy...or you need to McGiuver it. Ask me how I know !!

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

@@module79l28 See, if you keep reusing the same one, there's no need to lube it up. It just flops around in the hole like an acorn in an exhaust pipe.

[@hijinks21]

Ray does it nice because he does it twice

[@iconoclad]

That car horn on my TV freaks out my rescued cat who spent eleven rough years in the wild. He's getting used to it after 18 months and no longer runs for his hidey hole but he still gets alarmed.

[@ronaldbradley9949]

Welcome to the world of an auto body repairman.

[@duhrailed]

Those plastic clips can come out easy My snap on set just pops them out with no damage to then Tip into open slot to lift the center lock That V shaped fork then easilly slides it up Then the bigger piece just pops out Sometimes dirt makes it more difficult I had to remove about a dozen a couple days ago Took only couple minutes to remove the panel

[@davidfreet581]

Always a great idea to do a light check any time you do body work.

[@chinbin2006]

Hi Ray, Great vid my friend. A couple of points: The Fog Lights are way out of alignment now, you can see the huge gap between the bumper plastic and the light. Personally, I would check all the lamps removed were checked, because bulbs often do not like being moved/giggled and often do not work when re-fitted. (Just 38 years as a vehicle tech. Old school!!)

[@bruticus0875]

I think there was already a gap on the passenger side before he even began. Probably the actual light bracket could be slightly bent from the original impact. Either way, customer just wanted a bumper replaced.

[@biffmalibu3733]

I just painted my Dad's truck. I sent him kicking and screaming to Napa to buy every bulb front and rear on his truck. It's easier to replace them before you put the truck back together. Pricey but worth it.

[@livingdeadbtu]

As Ave once said... Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING.... is a spring. Always expect a springy sproing when removing a part!

[@Harry1s]

The amount of patience you have is amazing. I fix things for a living but I do not have your patience...lol I'm hooked on your vids btw. Thanks!!

[@scottybear6265]

I always enjoy my sessions of ray man it makes my day

[@Eric.Swartz]

I like these bumpers that you can replace and don't have to paint.

[@tstuart7333]

Nothing but the best commentary, waffle and clicks for Ray. Excellent video.

[@josephlearn6409]

You know I always enjoy watching your videos I find them quite informing and quite humorous

[@stevelaminack1516]

Interesting the variety of work your shop and you do. Most shops don't do body work and often will not accept customer parts.

[@johnrewijk8371]

Hello Ray , i am surprized you know where to put all these bumper parts back like they should be. Scott from Vehcor is great with this proces. He is the guy rebuilding damaged cars. His comments while working are entertaining like yours. Have a great day ! Greetz John.

[@leeduncan6220]

Sprayway is the absolute best glass cleaner out there!!!

[@ericlee8231]

It's so nice because because you fo it twice.

[@Butch33]

Hi Ray., I always enjoy doing my own auto mechanic work but I never enjoyed body work. I've learned so much from you. But It takes a professional to work on these vehicles now. And I learn that A long time ago. Thanks

[@DrDread69]

I replaced the bumper and grill on my 94 Nissan pickup due to a slight fender bender. I live in Phoenix Arizona and my truck has lived it's entire 28 years here as well. I'm always amazed at the rust on vehicle parts in your videos. My truck still has the original black paint on the frame and no rust on any fasteners. It shows why airlines and the military retire planes here in Arizona.

[@warpedphreak]

salt air - he is on the gulf coast

[@Cheepchipsable]

Low humidity and higher temps helps prevent rust. They did the same in Australia when they needed to mothball some airliners during the pandemic.

[@caddyguy5369]

I'm doing a cracked frame on a 2007 Colorado. Got the cab and box pulled off now. Minnesota winter.

[@caddyguy5369]

@@Cheepchipsable They sent them to AZ?

[@poorfesor]

I can remember when 4 bolts held on a bumper. Of course bumpers were actually bumpers in those days we used them often as a starter assistant.

[@danlewis6157]

Yep. Took at least two guys to hold a ‘56 Buick bumper in place while a third guy bolted it up!

[@CrimeVid]

My old man was driving out of a car park in his (pre-war) Rover 14, the car parking attendant asked him if he really wanted to take the car hanging on his bumper with him ! with a bit of judicious jumping on the bumpers it came free,with no visible damage to, well, dad’s car anyway !

[@poorfesor]

@@CrimeVid I can remember getting hung up a time or two myself, especially if the car you were pushing hit the brakes.

[@CrimeVid]

@@poorfesor The old feller was pulling this one ! I saw it happen on another occasion but stopped him before he got as far. Thing is those old straight sixes did not go too fast, but on crushed clinker you could pull anything.

[@jeremydedrick4054]

Speaking of Colorado's, I have an 05 with an engine light. Had it to 3 shops, two being official Chevy dealership shops. Nobody can find the problem. Truck seems to run fine. But that dang light won't go away!

[@boscolayo4097]

You and Scotty...You my boys!!!

[@srensvenne793]

Hi Ray, you are so thorough I would only wish my mechanic was just like you

[@rogerfleury9759]

70th! YIPPIE! BOY HOWDY! YIKES! GOOD MORNING RAY! Roger in Pierre South Dakota

[@8788bb]

It’s always good to see someone else do the dirty work cause the rest of us can’t do it without some serious crussing.

[@Knucklehead1204]

2007 Colorado owner myself and FINALLY saw one under Ray's expertise. Strange thing to be excited for, but what can I say these things are nice little trucks when they work right

[@JaredJanhsen]

Always appreciate your patience and thoughtfulness when it comes to solving problems, Ray. Too many folks are quick to "get a bigger hammer"

[@joemuncie9187]

I enjoy doing body work once in a while. The parts don't have to work, just look good.

[@mikenyc1589]

BODY WORK TOO!!! All in one shop...:)

[@robertnicholson8054]

Love fact you turn you hand to anything not only car mechanical repairs. Here in UK have to go to body repair shop. Wait couple of weeks get it back.

[@tonybird1245]

Here in Australia as well

[@johniksushibar165]

and parts, if the factors dont have the parts you need and you have to get it from the dealer, the usual reply is "back order, couple of weeks, none in the country, no longer available", it,s like they dont want to sell parts.

[@lonewolfsstuck]

This is the reason when i ask a shop to install parts i do as much research with as many sources as i can find. like when i wanted them to do my timing belt and water pump with gasket (was like 160k mile and unknown last time either was done) i spent almost a week off and on doing research, cross checking part numbers and such just to verify that once they have the thing apart they have everything and it is all correct to the vehicle. luckly they got it done decently fast without issue. saved money by purchasing the parts myself and time by researching to validate that they belong to the vehicle.

[@LS1LE]

I hope y’all have an awesome 4th!

[@JonabqAlbuquerque]

You do great working one handed.

[@billinphoenix255]

I like tape better than bandages also. Great vids, Have a happy 4th Ray

[@thomaskrakowski5912]

You do a great job with all the cars and tracks your friend tom

[@TheCorpsehatch]

Hope you are enjoying your much needed vacation.

[@SkodaHobbybob]

I always spray those plastic clips with glasscleaner. Makes them come of way easier and it's not messy like WD40...

[@wysoft]

Silicone spray for me here. But really anything to moisten up the plastic helps.

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!

[@angelojonesjones1311]

For those plastic clips connected to the bumper, to get them out, all you have to do is pinch the with pliers and push the up or through.

[@annurch558]

My dad treasured his pump screwdriver, which he sometimes called an american screwdriver. He wouls be amazed at the power tools available today

[@robertpimpo4698]

Nice dependable little truck I had a 2005 Colorado 5 cylinder

[@tony-ps4qw]

Like the sound effects when you whip out the can of fluorocarbons!

[@chipdayton1625]

Sprayway, the best glass cleaner out there!

[@jimmeade2976]

Enjoy your vacation Ray, with the knowledge that you won't need to deal with bumper frustration this week.

[@thomaskrakowski5912]

I love the new head lights you did a great job I wish you could work on my truck I have a 4 by4 I can’t drive because I had small stroke but will be able to drive soon I wish you could be the guy who fixes my truck your. Friend tom

[@johnillig7281]

You did a GREAT JOB, Ray!!!! Really enjoyed it.

[@SteveN-pw4dj]

I diagnose common faults on my cars, get the parts. But i have no garage lift and only a small set of tools. Garage i use loves it. I leave my car and a day later job done. But i only do it for leaks of oil, fluid or temp guages... Not for anything needing a code reader.

[@bowesman1000]

questioning the logic of coming to your shop when your labor rate is double to nearly triple the shop rate of a body shop. plus they would have the hidden buckets of clips, pushpins and retainers to save time running around and modifying. makes a good video for sure though. thanks Rainman

[@bowesman1000]

omg i hate to think of that customers attitude on having to pay for those GM inflated priced attachments. there is a reason they and their collision shops buy them from Kent, Wurth or Kimball instead of gM. all those clips could have been bought on ebay for a double sawbuck or less . not four dollars a piece. do you have a parts sourcing person there?

[@monkeywentbananas]

Those clips are designed for one time use. Looks shiny with the new bumper!

[@geraldrouse1299]

in my youth i turned a wrench or two back in the day an if found that a good pear of side cutters work really good at prying up the heads on those clips holding that plastic on to that bumper together

[@Mikelp73]

I don’t know how to break it to you but the customer is always right.

[@joespilman7333]

Hope you having a great vacation

[@ericcardinal4788]

Another great video. Ya gotta love it when the parts shop drops the ball and forgets to order the necessary parts

[@jimb9935]

like how those marker light wires just appear in the right place

[@DM-uv3sd]

Ray, love your vids, but have to say much respect on the electrical tape bandage.....Works every time brother. So funny, I was just discussing this with a fellow worker .

[@tedmitchell226]

Had the same issue with an 09 Ranger, buy the plastic part but no clips came with it, went to the dealer they wanted $11 per plastic clip, there were at least a dozen of them needed, screw that I tapped the holes and put bolts in them black oxide bolts to match, way cheaper plus stronger

[@ralphie1096]

Enjoy your vacation brother. Look forward to you returning!

[@caddyguy5369]

Harbor freight pair of pliers type trim tools. Use the pinchy cutty looking one to get a hold of the center piece. Pop it out a little and get a hold of the actual pin part under the head. While holding firmly, but not too tight, use the lifter type one to pull up on the pinchy one. Then lift out the other piece with the lifter one. Use in conjunction with a plastic trim tool to protect delicate surfaces like headliner. Wiggle plastic tool under and remove to get space. Insert lifter one, then wiggle plastic tool under lifter tool. Apply tension wiggle and pry on retainer, relax, repeat until it pops out. Angle change can help sometimes. They are stamped metal so when you get a new one clean up and smooth the edges. Might still break the occasional one, but in my experience, great success rate. Your welcome. ;-)

[@00negative]

Spotted an authentic field bandage, nice. My wife laughs and doesn't understand that you need to bandage up and keep trucking.

[@scrapinby77]

Ray is rocking the Seekins Precision hat. I like this guy more every video...

[@thegrumpyoldman2019]

I was working on my 95 Chevy Blazer yesterday and my wife was watching me, when my ratchet slipped and fell off the finder. Without missing a beat she replied..."gravity"...lol

[@RIBill]

The ONLY time I've ever asked mechanics to install my supplied parts, they were things I could/would do myself but then I ran out of time/nice weather to do the job. In those cases, I'm totally willing to pay a premium on the labor PLUS any parts that might have been missing.

[@zeropointenergy1574]

Big thanks for another video even while you're on vacation.

[@biglevstergarage]

Good job Ray, I have had to do that with a few vehicles over the past few months, also had to reclip door panels for someone's 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. I understand the frustration 😂😂. 👍

[@mastermind03111966]

The phenomenon you are referring is called synchronicities. The universe is trying to get your attention. KZbin has lots of videos about it.

[@shadetreewrenching]

Great vid as usual but you did miss one air deflector part. Can see it at 14:34 - middle sort of z shaped piece of plastic about 18 inches wide that goes at the bottom center of the lower air dam. Still attached to the old air dam near the end at 33:17. Probably not a critical part but who knows, GM engineers put it there for a reason. Might divert cooling air for the brakes or something or maybe reduces wind noise. No idear really... Enjoy your vacation up north and safe travels!

[@steveschaff8848]

Nice job btw we watching we're yelling about the headlight before the grill! well I was.

[@Darfyddi]

I don't know about those old ones that were on the old bumper but those new ones Ray had delivered, you pull the centre pin out then the rest comes out.

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good evening Raymond,👋 how's the vacation going🤷 BROTHER?!👍👋

[@joestreiff9401]

the plastic thing at 7:25 is to alleviate harmonic resonance. that's the problem with tin foil bumpers.

[@seancmadison]

Actually it's a air dam for concentrating the air to flow through the fins rather than around the radiator. Takes more work for the air to flow through than around. Audi also have them in between the front bumper and radiator.

[@joestreiff9401]

@@seancmadison take them out, and tell me what you hear at speed.

[@seancmadison]

@@joestreiff9401 cant I'm in California and that vehicle is in Florida and a random customers vehicle. Kinda hard to prove your point. What about a part number with picture and title

[@joestreiff9401]

@@seancmadison how about "Introduction to Mathematical Fluid Dynamics" by Richard E. Meyer

[@seancmadison]

@@joestreiff9401 that would only prove my point

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Nice job. I might check the alignment of those lights, but you probably did that off camera.... You probably know this, but Amazon has a huge selection of those plastic clips... I bought this big "assortment" set, for not a lot of money... VERY handy to have around. I'm that guy who always breaks some of them..... Great to know you have more....

[@GodPikachu]

nice new shiny chrome bumper held in place by bolts that are rusted up to buggery and plastic clips that break when you try and remove them. Moral of story = BUY THE FITTING KIT AS WELL AS THE PARTS WHEN SUPPLYING STUFF TO THE GARAGE!

[@rayphillips332]

Just did this to my 2012 GMC Canyon

[@davidlagle7000]

You got it covered 🙂👍

[@blazeyprime4470]

I feel your pain on a similar level, I can't tell you how many time a client brings in a part for their computer repair and it is the wrong model or defective in some way because they cheeped out on eBay

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

“But it _IS_ an Intel CPU!! It’s a 970, why can’t you install this one??”

[@jaykoerner]

@@peoplethesedaysberetarded 970 what is that westmere? That's over a decade old, old-timer?