Crusty. Sealing up the bare metal and surface rust

[@minnesotatomcat]

There’s no better feeling than being done with the metal work and just getting a coat of primer on everything and having it all one color 👍

[@jarialshurfield5696]

Just keeps getting better and better

[@jorgefranco8871]

Finally you disited to say don't touch the metal, it's about time ,every time you touched it ,it drove me crazzzzzzy thanks for not touching it .And on the other hand l love your meticulous preparation for an awesome result .Your my favorit restoration guy .Thanks for your time ,,l really appreciate you

[@brendocrampton436]

Amen

[@randyedwards3244]

Many of us have sat through videos and thought - "Well, I'll never get THAT time back". The same guys find watching one of YOUR videos as an INVESTMENT While we might not be able to use it right away we can lock it away until such a time as necessary. Having such a repository is PURE GOLD! Thanks again, Tony!

[@rgc1961]

What makes your incredibly informative videos stand out above the rest, Tony, is your naration, your personality, sense of humour, and your honesty. Fitzee's Fabrications is absolutely my favourite car repair channel!

[@stevenm3141]

You are the professor, everyone else is just good for what they do. I can't get over how nice it looks even before filling and sanding. Experiment is the way of the champion's! I've waited for a few years to move and looks like I'll have a garage of my own soon. Thank you Fitzee.

[@russellcrawford4809]

I used a similar rust prevention in late 90s in a chemical plant i worked for. The products manufactured there would eat metal in no time. The product i used was called Conquest. It looked like milk. Went on just as yours did, turning purple then black. I painted over it with out primer using an industrial expoxy paint. It truly worked keeping the rust at bay

[@carlosmontoya8658]

You, Sir, are a professor of paint and a metal science scholar. We here in Virginia enjoy viewing your mind, as well as your hands, work.

[@matthewcalifana488]

All the time Amazing !

[@moplum]

Short story for you Tony, and anyone else who wants to read it. Pittsburg Steel went on strike in the late seventies and early eighties. I was a fitter for Marathon Metallic. MM bought rolls of steel from Japan because of all the US steel mills shutting down. That Japanese steel was so full of water I would have a puddle of water in front of my cutting torch. The welds would not pass X-ray. It was crap! We could not meet our customers orders for class A earthquake zoned areas. I have never bought a Japanese car for that reason. Your attempt at converting rust is a must all over the entire car. I’ve painted since I was 19, Im now mid sixties: cars, trucks, tractors, even a combine. I think you are doing a commendable job. I’ve tried the same thing you are doing, only difference is that I used epoxy primer over the converter. Only problem I had is it gets extremely hard. It is very scratch resistant but is easy to chip. Road chips, door ding chips are all a problem. Last rust bucket job I had zinc powder coating then red oxide primer no hardener. No chip problems so far. Finish coat I did not use hardener either. I’ve never been a big fan of hardener. Took longer to dry, I waited four weeks to buff it out. Worked great so far, it’s been three years on that paint.

[@johnwesner3935]

Hey Tony, another great video! I'm a budget builder as well. I started after I retired at age 60. When I found your channel I felt much better and gained confidence realizing that it was OK using basic tools and ingenuity to figure out how to do the job. Here in Wisconsin I think rust was invented!:) It might have something to do with the millions of tons of salt spread on the roads every winter. I have to share my workspace with my wife, who thinks her car should be in the garage as well, which adds salt vapors to the mix. My tools will actually start to rust in the cabinets. Any bare metal has to be covered immediately. I've been using a spray on rust converter by Permatex. Expensive but you can spray on a nice smooth coat and then apply your finished. For the more difficult areas to prep, such as door interiors / bottoms, I use Rust-Oleum converter. This is not an advertisement. Thanks Tony for all the tips and confidence!:)

[@edwardaboytes8679]

I’m 62 and started my project

[@soundslikebstome]

Crusty has been a good learning experience for most of us I would assume? Nice work as always. Well explained. Thx.

[@astutenomad2879]

This build reminds me so much of my uncle who passed. He used to paint commercial airliners but was the neighborhood mechanic and collision repairs guy. He loved his k20 and k30's.

[@chrisprice4420]

I'm learning a lot from your videos.😊 thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@vancedennis603]

Got me shirt and sticker ordered, sticker is going on my formally rusted Honda Eg hatch, only from watching this channel gave me the confidence to tackle cutting out the rear quarters and having to fabricate custom pieces, the whole inner fender and various pieces. Next on the list my 1976 camaro, and that one will get a sticker when it's done!

[@dandiy4958]

Thanks for the fine video, I have used several types of rust converter, the one I used the most is just phosphoric acids. Those don't have a buildup film and treats all metal with rust it turns black into iron phosphate and tins the bare metal without rust. I just wipe it on, and time set then wipe it dry.

[@steveyackel5533]

Ignore ignorant comments. You’re an honest man and show us everything. Many would hide things. I prefer honesty to coverups.

[@jump429]

If you care enough to remove what rust you can and stop the rest you can get results that will last you a lifetime. You show it can be done on a budget with results to be proud of, great inspiration. These are the longest videos I will actually watch start to finish.

[@mikeshaul1686]

I totally agree with you! My friend's send me a video that's 8 minutes long and I think, "Ugh do really have to sit through this?" Fitzee hits us with an hour long video and I pop some popcorn and cancel my plans for the evening!!! I can't wait for the next one!

[@stuartmarkman769]

I have learned so much about metal work watching you. How in the world do you get all your energy. I get tired just watching you work. I guess it's that northern air. I live in Florida and it is July right now. 100 degree days are no fun. Great work. Thank you.

[@Mikefngarage]

Akzonobel makes great products. I use their sign industry paint all the time. They also make sikkens Automotive paint. That paint is one of the best paints I have ever used.

[@colinwest5294]

I am not a millionaire and I live in Wales and it cold and rains a lot - I get the same flash rusting as you. I make my own phosphate solution to save money and I can tell you it works well. I buy strong phosphoric acid by the gallon of the internet last time I got 88% weight weight phosphoric acid (its used for cleaning milking machines and swimming pools) it cost me around twenty quid! if I put 10 (ish) by volume in tap water - my water here is very pure but hard water is much better and paint it on the steel like you have. I get after the black areas to lift the rust out of the metal some times it gives me a nice new hole! But I would rather have a bit more welding than bubbling paint! I use a wire brush on a drill till its all gone the acid and mechanical action pulls the rust out of the steel. I will keep hitting the black ares till its gone - a little at a time - I use the phosphate every day I work on the cars after I finish. I have never had flash rusting since - I know it lasts years! Once ready foe primer I DA with 180 grit and a scotch rate in tight areas and blow the dust off and it sticks very well. I do all this to save time and money! 50 gallons for to twenty quid can’t be bad!!!!

[@colinwest5294]

Ten percent wasn’t clear enough!

[@videogalore]

Never mind your skills which are plentiful, I love your attitude - it goes a long way when nothing you face is a problem!

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

You're at a good position on your project Tony. Metal work completed, she's straight, solid, and sealed. The dirty work is done... A sense of accomplishment, and satisfaction. Now, only 50 jillion steps left to go! b.t.w. nobodies reached 50 jillion, they are Never Done, done.

[@boatnut64]

Awesome Job Tony... 💪💪💪 Good to see "Crusty" again... Keep Up The Great Work... 👍👍👍

[@user-js4vh2lw6n]

I know it's just in primer but white looks really good on that car! Can't wait to see more on this one Tony!

[@mikelaumaillier9271]

Thanks for all the videos you post. I've used many of the techniques you've shown us doing metal repairs on my car. Sharing your knowledge is appreciated by many, if not all, of your viewers. Best Regards - Mike

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Another great video Fitzee!!! I envy the feeling of all the rust work being done 😂 You make it look easy!! I learn something everytime I watch a video of yours!!!

[@dgeneral6048]

You only learn something of you can duplicate the work

[@Yo-mamashouse]

At English Town racetrack about 25 years ago I went to a Puerto Rico vs US drag racing....all the Puerto Ricans had these old corollas with 4 bangers.....it was before the import scene was big. These are fast cars,I personally saw one beat a big block 4 speed 69 camaro.the Corolla pulled the wheels off the ground in 1st, 2nd, 3rd... This car brings me back.

[@oldcarnut3953]

As always... another riveting video Tony. It's always a treat watching your channel. Always enjoy the tips an tricks you share. Thank you for sharing your knowledge as always. Keep up the awesome content. Totally love the channel. Keep On Keeping On Brother!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@21Coins]

Great tip with the masking tape to remove that sealer. Any industrial epoxy primer will do for sealing. In Aus there is a product called EpoTek which os meant for priming excavators and other industrial equipment. It doesn’t come in many colours but it has amazing high build, etches into bare metal and dries absolutely rock hard. Same with yours, you have to sand it within a certain time frame, but you can paint over it within a day or two.

[@380.motorsports]

I’m a big fan of rust converters and its interesting to see how the different brands work out and different tips to help them do the job. Good tips.

[@15farcry]

It's looking phenomenal! You do really good work! I appreciate you sharing your work and methods with us.

[@chevbelair]

i am in the process of working on my 1990 mustang gt and the biggest thing i have learned from you is patience. another big thing is you have given me confidence to try do it myself after all its just metal and it is my car thank you.

[@e30mark]

Thanks Fitzee, I've absorbed alot of useful tips n tricks from your videos. 👍

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thank you

[@shaneoneill5220]

Thanks fitzee, great videos as always..im slowly getting my Hilux sorted. Have been watching since the start. My 7 year old is starting to watch you as well. 😆😆🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@guillermonieri4203]

Looking good. Great experiment. I trust we will learn a lot through the process. Thank you.

[@kevinumhey5939]

You do great work , and are well aware of what you are accomplishing . Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing it with us !!! God Bless

[@gregkretchmer3588]

From what I understand about rust is: Black rust is iron oxide 2, while red rust is iron oxide 3. Red rust is a complex chemical with a bunch of sub families. The big difference is red rust expands as it is formed, where black rust almost no expansion at all. As red rust expands, it will pry coatings (paint) away from the steel and expand the patch with each wet to dry cycle. Black rust is very like bluing on rifles and tends to protect the steel. I tried using rust converter about 30 years ago just like you did and It is still fine. Painted with acrylic lacquer. I learn a bunch with each of your videos!

[@lloydfranks1357]

Looks like a Fine! Fine!! Job Mr. Fitzee! Love your channel! Please keep the Video's coming! Going to be a fine Rod!

[@quinnadamarczuk2525]

Awesome job Fitzee... I like how you did the process... and the International primer ... showing it all and how it came out in the end ... ! Ready for you with your next thing happening... love ya man! ... Great work!

[@quinnadamarczuk2525]

I'm going to try and get some of your merchandise!!!... need some shirts for sure.. I need part of ya in Alberta to show you of ya know... take care my friend!

[@elliskev2]

Coming out beautiful. Nice job. Thanks for the videos.

[@SlowEarl1]

I love your approach to getting stuff done! Thanks for sharing your awesome knowledge!

[@davebrittain9216]

Holy cow Tony. It looks like new! Just been loving this series!

[@iwishcolincampbell1541]

Great job as usual 👏 can't wait to see the rest of the panels fitted.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

Wow, crusty is looking good. Thank you for sharing this information of rust converters with us. Yes I have used rust converters, mostly from the eastwood company. Thanks again for sharing this with us.

[@JorgeFernandez-uc9qb]

Fabulous job on Crusty. That is some primer.

[@KentuckyCustomCrafts]

Awesome work sir! As always, the tips are (beyond) good!

[@briansutton7764]

The primer makes all the headaches along the way, simply disappear. Preparation is a long and daunting task. Keep bringing them back to life.

[@jagers4xford471]

Glad to see you're showing your prep work, I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering what you do and what you use. I used Interseal on my Ranger I did rockers and fenders. It is one tough primer. I also top coated the lower section of my Truck with Raptor bed liner. Thanks Tony...

[@ChaplainSkelton]

10:58 - The tape hack to get the butyl off 🤯😳

[@digschopper9321]

Truth! I spent hrs scraping,not knowing this

[@goptools]

Hi Tony, Crusty looks good all in one color. There was a lot of good explaination of why you do things a certain way as well as the difference between a primer that bridges and one that doesn't. Very interesting and something to think about when you are choosing a primer. There are so many different products available today, it could make your head spin! Thanks for the video!

[@carloscarway8145]

Fine work Fitzee!! Looking great 👍

[@latentwagen8644]

As always, amazing content. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, experience, and mistakes/imperfections along the way. Nobody is perfect but we can all learn, every day. Inspector General 🐈 seems to approve of your work, and tire choice. Big wins today, Fitzee!

[@punchplus6715]

I have loaded that same product in my spray gun. It really bonds well to rusted areas but I run over it with the DA before I prime. Keep up the great work cousin. West Virginia Fitz

[@bluesaddict101]

I know nothing about body work but I enjoy your explanations and the "experimental method" you use. Great videos, thank you!

[@jerrysmith8796]

Tony that body is going to make a great looking race car really like it the way you built it. Can’t wait to see it finished.

[@mikelknight799]

Your booth works well, the air was clear. when you were spraying. Interested in seeing how it works when clearing. Fantastic

[@johnfry9010]

I forget how small that car is until I saw you standing next to it . The car looks great in that white primer and one step closer , very cool !

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Nice to see this car getting just another step closer to being done. Yes, many more steps, but looking good Tony.

[@gordonstarship]

She's ready to be a driver in that primer. Looking great! Big step forward.

[@boostedtoylet7779]

Man.. I love these videos on this car !!!

[@darico8437]

Very interesting video Tony! I now know a lot more information about bridging and primer. Thank you so much for the information.

[@slawnski]

Another great video! Thank you for all the info on the rust converter process. Looks like the primer went on very well- that stuff is thick!

[@rickyouthouse9583]

I really like how you get comfortable to do your work I work the same way in my shop work smart not hard

[@blairhong6089]

Lots of knowledge in this video Tony. Fellas don't know the struggle we have with corrosion here in Newfoundland. Thanks and Great work on Crusty! Most would just send it to metal recycling (if they had any sense LOL) Keep the "rustoration" videos coming please

[@philipburrows]

Hi fitzee When you was talking about dumdum, here in the UK we could get dumdum in a can, the can was all yellow with the writings in black. Using the same principle as window putty to apply. Looked it up, it was made by Eldro and classed as sealing compound.

[@Mantakev]

That’s a great product and now really hard to find. I was lucky to find a couple of tins at an Autojumble years ago.

[@byfunkyoid2917]

I use Vactan for rust treatment. It’s bloody amazing. It’s very similar to what you’ve used. I just brush it all over like you. 20years later after just rolling paint on it’s still rust free. Great stuff.

[@BillWale-h5u]

I first used rust converter about 30 yrs agoNever had a problem with it. First time i used it I did floor pans Never painted it , it took 18 months before it started to rust again

[@donaldfisher8556]

Love your videos. This is a super interesting project. Really looking forward to your continued work. Thanks

[@johnkranz4004]

Tony it really looks Nice Can’t wait to see you putting it together

[@endeavour2127]

Another great video!!👌👌👌 Really enjoying this project! Great tips as usual!! 👍👍👍

[@jimschnars2866]

Crustee is lucky having you for a dad !! Great job !!

[@hickeyskustomresto]

The converter some times will not stick to the non rusted metal , I sand it back off once I figure the converting is done. Can't wait to see that old corolla painted up 👍 My first winter beater was a '79 corolla hatch when I was 16. It was a shitbox but I liked it. Spraying the coating with thinners is brilliant, you may have converted the converter into to glue. If this works it would solve a lot of issues in a inexpensive way. Great video

[@ChaplainSkelton]

I remember when the Toyota was a Crusty Duckling. 🦆 It's amazing to see the transformation! 🦢

[@robbollom7396]

Great work Tony ...GO CRUSTY...great feeling to get some paint/primer/sealer over bare metal after all the cuttin, weldin and grindin...cant wait to see it advance...GO CRUSTY..GO FITZEE

[@phillipyannone3195]

Amazing accomplishment. I think you are on the right track with sealing it up. I’ve had good luck with rust converter over bear metal. That primer seems like good stuff too. Looking forward to seeing how it holds up over time especially up there in your harsh environment. Love the videos!

[@Jim_M_75]

You're a braver man than me Tony, mixing the unknown and laying it down, never in a million years would I dare. I'd be too scared in case I had to take it all back off, well maybe too lazy hehe. Anyway, the car looks spot on, nice and solid now and ready to move on with the build.

[@Fred82ndAbn]

Amazing work considering how far gone that Corolla was! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@dayslife]

the little racer with a coat of dressing looks awesome ...👀✔👍

[@martijndevries6242]

Thanks voor all the great video,s . I use tannox fore Rost convertor it's very cheap and works great meybey u can't test it some day kluthe tannox .I am using the interseal 670hs now and loving it

[@deanm4138]

Very cool Tony it’ll be at the track in no time now, it’s definitely going to be a cool little drag car

[@randyjohnson1809]

thanks for sharing your expertese with every one I really enjoy the way you explaine everything you are a real insperation to me! makes me want to tackle more jobs on my own race car. Thanks again!

[@jojojeep1]

The car looks beautiful, I remember the day you pulled it out from the side of your garage. I understand your method 100%, I had some body work done on my car and now I understand what I’m looking at. My paint job is bridging It took about one year but it shrunk and you could see the sandpaper marks, thank God it’s in a low spot nobody knows it’s there with me ha ha ha ha

[@greenriver520]

Wow, crusty ain't so crusty anymore. Nice job Fitzee.

[@chriskappes9170]

primer shows it all but its good to get it all sealed its a shame things are so expensive for you guys up north but you are not letting it stop you keep the videos they are so helpful

[@monadking2761]

It's always nice to see it in color and rusty color.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

Tony.....I myself am not a show car finish guy but have worked with/known guys that were!......I"m more of a rat rod finish guy myself!.......besides I used to beat em up roundy rounding so I'm happy with a 50Ft/100 Mph finish as it is!

[@rh752]

Thanks again fitzee! FYI: a good down n dirty video on paint from start to finish from you would be really good- there’s lots out there but often they don’t explain things like you and most of all they come from a place where money isn’t an object!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Won't have nothing like that till the spring. Sorry

[@GS-rr1rz]

Beautiful work as always

[@sizzler66]

Ok Fitzee you got me excited. Can't wait till it's done.

[@circledhomestead4358]

Tony can’t wait to see more! “Until next time!”

[@carlharvey8192]

All your tips are great 👍🏽 looks so good .thanks

[@andrewbaluk1663]

looks good. I wiped my clean metal with pitting rust down with phosphoric acid based treatment and then painted on the latex based tannic acid treatment you used to get the pits where needed. double tap rust protection.

[@donaldfisher8556]

Thanks!

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Thank you

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

Good information about your rust treatment. Thank you.

[@arnoldzesati6072]

That primer seems to be a great product. I’ms gonna see if I can find it down here in Mexico. Thank you for sharing the wisdom and experience you are blessed with.

[@deanknipp]

hope this helps for future I love your videos! very detailed and I learn alot from you! Thanks for taking all the time to make them!!!

[@tan_ives]

Another amazing video with top-drawer tips Tony. Car looks great now you can see the wood through the trees! Engine, trans, turbo, hot side, cold side, floors (a bit different?) I can hardly wait to see the progress... Thank you as always!

[@rayrayadkins6178]

I can't wait to see what it looks like when you get done

[@davehogan4776]

You went from Crusty to "HOT ROD!!" Awesome job Tony!!

[@dostuffchannel]

Documenting these technique for will be invaluable for edification of posterity. Thank you.

[@luisbatista1103]

Bad Chad down the hwy never treats his cars lol i like your videos 👍👍👍

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

A tremendous amount of work Tony, but Crusty turned out great. Looking forward to seeing how it looks after the body work is done.