How Body Shops Fix Major Collision | Accident Damage with a Frame Machine

Demonstrates how body shops can fix major collision or accident damage with the use of a frame machine. For video and learning purposes, all panels are saved.
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Chains and pulling clamps came with the frame machine.
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[@ChrisJones-kz2xp]

Wow. That was impressive. When I first saw the damage I thought "no way" Amazing. I enjoy the videos, thank you for making them.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - glad you enjoyed it - have a good week :)

[@andersonrowland]

This guy is a sculptor, impressive outcome!

[@duster71]

Yeah you can tell this isn't his first rides. This guy I's good.

[@SteveStoltz]

That's an art form, not many have the patients to do that kind of work. The results were phenomenal, I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Rock On

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - I'm looking forward to painting it too - I like that color and it'll look real nice with a good clear coat. Thinking of painting the hood satin or hot rod black - it's got the GT hood scoop. Might look cool like that.

[@carlcanterbury7091]

I saw a complete body panel welded in this video, then; you pulled, straightened, and performed an astonishing restoration. Well Done! -Carl-

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks. Stay tuned - I'll be uploading the finished paint job next week - I think you'll really like how it turned out :)

[@shortarms4114]

I could see why body shops cut and replace. This takes time , patience and lots of skill. You also need lot’s of cool tools. Great job once again.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it. It does take a bit of patience but that car was worth saving - loudest factory stereo I've ever heard in my life. It's called a Ford Mach Audio System - just in case your into that stuff.

[@jeffreylonigro1382]

Been doing resto work for decades but never saw a bodyman pull a dent like that. That was cool. Lots of skills at work there.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that Jeff. I was a bit weak with the hammer 'cause I fell on the ice that year - messed up my shoulder for about 6 months. Thought there was something seriously wrong with it but it eventually got better - thanks for watching 😊

[@urassisdragon]

I have had similar issues…. Had serious weakness in my right arm that lasted for 6 months. Then hyperextended my left arm badly to the point where I thought maybe had splintered some bone but yes eventually got better with just some occasional pain. I lift some weights now and hit the heavy bag while I exercise and that seems to have really taken my recovery to the next level.

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

I’m watching this again , two years later and it’s a great inspiration !! … I worked on a 72 chevelle roll over a few years back and I used my bobcat , to lift on the roof !…. Old school come along etc …. It’s amazing how sheet metal can be so resilient

[@LakesideAutobody]

I would have oved to be there for that :)

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

@@LakesideAutobody it really was amazing , all the windows never broke except for wind shield . The pillars straightened back out and I shrunk the metal with a work out flap disc lol

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@lawncuttingplusdelta 👍🔥🛠😊

[@xygs1971]

I’m gobsmacked! The attention to detail in getting the metal so straight and then a light coat of filler ! It’s just awesome to watch! Don’t quite understand why body shops replace panels when a guy can work such magic and repair to almost new! Great work!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you Geoffrey. That's nice of you to say - have a good weekend :)

[@bossdog1480]

Time.

[@gregwells2331]

That was one awesome repair video!I was amazed at how you manipulated the damaged area by pulling and pushing, knocking down the crowns. The end result was outstanding. Thanks for taking the time to document, I really enjoyed the video

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - I glad you enjoyed it - have a good week.

[@desvousges4230]

Wow! That was so satisfying to watch. I can't imagine the gratification of being able to do this. Great work.

[@PnwOnTour]

hOw sAtiSfYiNg?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a good week :)

[@MarkInLA]

This is very encouraging !! My '82 MBZ 300TD was rear ended just like this on 9/11/21 !! (My own little nine-eleven attack) while driving 55 in middle lane, 110 fwy. L.A. Ca., bothering no one !!! It was a hit and run...and I only have minimum liability Ins. (dang !).. I have a guy said he'd do it for $1,500.00 in Nov. Seeing this video has given me hope that 'pulling it out' is not a myth...If car didn't run so well I'd scrap it...But I still love my old Benz diesel... Nice work and explanation Lakeside Auto !!! The owner has an extra goody in that he or she can watch this video and know how much long hard work went into it for your compensation... M

[@grf1952]

YOU REALLY ARE A MASTER OF YOUR TRADE !!! I WISH I HAD HALF OF YOUR SKILLS !!! KEEP THE VIDS COMING !!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed the video. I'll keep them coming for sure. Have a great week.

[@Okie-Tom]

Now Jerry, that was impressive! Not very often you see a fender in that shape be saved! That was some tough pulling! Thank you very much for this video. I want to see more like it! Thank you much! Tom

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍 I'm glad you enjoyed it and that you made it all the way through. It was quite long but I couldn't cut anything really. Have a great week.

[@thingscreated3822]

I found your video because my dad has a frame machine, and I was curious as to how it works. Wow! Your work is amazing! You've really made me appreciate the art and skill necessary for this kind of work. I have a new respect for this craft that my dad has been practicing for nearly 48 years. Thank you for sharing!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome TC - glad you checked it out and find it interesting. That's a long time doing body work - 48 years 👍💯

[@Murder-Mayhem]

You did an amazing job with the pulling..Great to see it without time-lapse.👍🏾

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍 - I was going to shorten it up but I figured folks who cared would want to see the whole thing so.... Glad you liked it :)

[@libertyjustice2703]

Anything made of metal or wood can be repaired or fixed. Patience is a virtue and you have it in spades. Well done!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're right - I'm glad you appreciate the video. BTW had to look up what it means to have something in spades. Very cool - going to start using that term :) Like this guy from Montana I knew said, "Boy, that road we came in on was 'rougher 'an a cobb'." Good stuff!

[@robertweitlauf4653]

nice job, you call yourself a body man but i say your an artist. it amazed me how close you got the metal to original.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Robert, that's nice of you to say. Have a great week :)

[@Mikefngarage]

HELL of a good Demonstration of how to use a frame machine. those L style frame machines are useful.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks again Mike - love your input - Jerry

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

watching a master at work ! ….. way better than watching paint dry lol…. this guy is just a profession super talent

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the kind words Paul - have a good week my friend :)

[@marcv4757]

My respect man!!! True auto body technician.. Not like this fake as shops now a days that just want to replace parts and charge you a leg and a hand and won’t go that extra mile to actually do the kind of work you do

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you Marc - I appreciate that my friend :)

[@radonvon3120]

Amazing! I didn’t think it was going to happen until about half way

[@lizard944]

This is the amount of work I would do if I bought a junker for $500 dollars and knew I could repair and sell it for $20K

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Wow that’s 18 k after materials …. Jerry did this jo within 2 days …. Lol…. But I get it , it’s a testament to how proficient and good this dude is at grid Craft 👍🏻

[@paulsz6194]

So as they saying goes, your trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents...The engine & transmission alone would be worth that. Inch if it’s done no more than 90K miles... Then the breaker yard will get $200 per car body in scrap metal alone.. Good luck in buying a $500 clunker, and the finding a suck to believe it’s worth $20K in a "repaired" ( but with salvage title) state...

[@Aniyannc33]

That is an awesome repair. My question is, won't with all the filler, the body underneath rust out faster at the creases of the bent sheet metal? Isn't it better to replace the quarter panel with a new of used? I know the cost will be higher.

[@LakesideAutobody]

No matter what you hear about filler, if it's applied correctly it will last forever and stay invisible. Myself, I'd rather "fix" because I think it will last longer. I've seen replacement panels rust out fast because OEM panels are dipped or painted w/ electrostatic coatings. They can coat inner body parts much better than you or I.

[@thomasjohnson466]

​@@LakesideAutobody great idea for a good job

[@lantzlackeyjr2689]

Sir, you are a true auto body master technician. I was very impressed with this video. I enjoy all your videos.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that Lantz - thanks for the support. Enjoy the weekend my friend :)

[@freak3dot]

I respect your patience. It was not a quick job.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you F3D - have a good weekend :)

[@billsmith9937]

I just stumbbled on your page. Yes it says "learning purposes". My thing is, being I-Car certifide for 23 years I can't do that and sleep at night to a customers car. I could go on and on. Not how "Body Shops Fix Major Collision." Great job though! My boss used to fix totals. I call him Yoda. Lost tallent. Thanks for the video. New sciber.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Bill - glad you subscribed - have a good labor day weekend :)

[@eddiebarrera147]

Sometimes we are called hacks,but they don't realize it's easier for us to replace quarter and rear corner light section,we give customers what they want.A corner section with the quarter panel is 600 bucks.car lots and some customers don't want to pay that.Awsome work

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Eddie and thanks for your input - you're right on 👍

[@DIYeverything513]

I must admit at that half way through the video I was discrediting the work but then I hung in there and I must say I am overly impressed. Great job my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for sticking with it. Should have just gone right to the end to see if "this guy" knew what he was doing :) I fell on the ice real bad about a month earlier and I was having real trouble with my shoulder - so I looked pretty weak on the hammering - but maybe that was a blessing - didn't butcher anything:)

[@MarkInLA]

PS. Watched 2nd half of this today, Sun., and all I can say is WOW !!!!! LOOKS A1 !!! I never would have guessed it could be brought back to such a level of perfection !!!...M

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Mark - glad you liked the video - have a good week :)

[@florret2003]

Thanks for posting this. It's better than most of the B.S. on the Tube. I had to laugh at myself though. I did this work 50 years ago and found myself yelling at the screen for you to pick up and use the 2X4 and move the port-a-power, when low and behold, that's exactly what you did. I still have my Snap On BF608 and BF618 body hammers along with heel, universal, wedge and extension dollies and a port-a-power. Guess I'll just pass them on to my grand kids. One thing I would do though, is always back up my heavy hammer strikes so the sheet metal didn't deform in the opposite direction. God, I love those well balanced Snap On body hammers! They're an extension of your hand.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're absolutely right - anything I ever bought from Snap-on I cherished. Thanks for the support, info and story - look forward to hearing from you again :) Jerry

[@humbertocoria3329]

Amazing job saving this Mustang. Hands down. Great video. Thks for taking the time to film the entire process

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - it's a bit long but I figured some would want to see the whole thing - glad you appreciate it my friend :)

[@Electronicsmusicisme]

I never imagined the outcome would be so good. Amazing job sir

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Jason - glad you liked it. I was a bit weak on the hammering that year 'cause I slipped on the ice and really wrecked my shoulder 😒 It eventually got better though 😊

[@laszlovona]

This video was like 'ok I am gonna paint the sky to a different color, come with me and watch this' 👍👍 it is very well done and also entertaining/educational. Thanks! 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks :)

[@petebarber9287]

Just a bang up job ... Real talent there

[@jeffemiller1470]

Great work. It looks awesome!! I didn't think that could be fixed.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it :)

[@George-hs2zm]

Impressive, they should teach body shop in schools here in the UK.

[@LakesideAutobody]

They should but not too many parents want their kids doing trade work today. I think they discourage it :)

[@roadsterman]

Amazing workmanship wow!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you very much 🔥🏈😄

[@capitalpreservationservice241]

Love the videos. It's midnight abs in ready to start ripping my truck apart

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad to hear it CPS - feel free to ask any questions any time :)

[@capitalpreservationservice241]

Great to hear. I have a few Super Dutys that need some attention. I may take you up on that.

[@yhshah21]

Lovely stuff! Get some 4lb lump hammers they really help.

[@Markatmjm1974]

As always… Great Video!

[@vegitoblue7908]

Dude that looked impossible to fix. Any other shop would had cut the whole quarter panel out. More videos like these please

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - you're right - should have been replaced. It was an 800 dollar, 6cyl car - don't want to put too much $ into it :)

[@kevingp12]

Wow incredible, I got anxiety seeing this video because it looked so impossible to repair, but I guess not!

[@sehpatr4724]

I truly love and appreciate your videos. I learned a lot from you. But learning more about the job, this is not how "body shopS" usually fix the major collision damage. Major damages involve insurance work and that means OEM repair procedure, which would probably replace that quarter by drilling every factory weld and getting a new quarter welding it in or riveting putting seam sealers etc.

[@LakesideAutobody]

For sure. This is really how they did it in the old days. However, you still would start pulling on the old panels getting it nice and square before cutting them off to replace with new. Thanks for the comment :)

[@EddieLeal]

I recall back in 1994 during my time in the Army having bought a 1966 Volkswagen Beatle. It was a real rust bucket but ran great. Bought it for $600 during my overseas tour in Panama. In retrospect I think I may have been ripped off but I didn't care. I didn't have to use public transportation and was really cheap on gas. Anyway, one day I got the bright idea that I could paint it myself. BIG MISTAKE! No experience but I felt it couldn't be that hard. Just spray some paint on metal. Right? Well, I purchased a few cans of blue spray paint, no primer, no prep work of any kind besides maybe washing it. Once it was dry I went tot town on it. Painted what the rust had not eaten yet blue. I was so proud of my work. Well, my superb paint job lasted roughly about a week or so. Rainy season came in Panama. Saw the fruits of my labor wash off my car, onto the pavement and down the street for all of my fellow Army comrades to see. . Looked like someone had murdered a smurf. Blue paint running down the street into the gutters. By far not my finest moment. 😳🤣 Needless to say, I did not live this down my entire time there. To say I was embarrassed is an understatement. Not all of the paint washed off though. Some off it stuck. It was a light blue with some patches of grey with quite a few rust spots as an added feature. A real peace of... art. Sold "Old Blue" right before I left Panama in 1994 to a Major. The Major didn't care about the looks either. Thank God. He was like me when I first arrived in country. He just wanted some wheels to get him from point A to point B. He drove away happy and I walked away with some much needed cash in my pocket. To this day I wonder what fate befell Old Blue. If he was junked for scrap/parts or still putting around somewhere. I MISS YOU BLUE! 😉😆

[@LakesideAutobody]

Great story. If you wouldn't have tried painting your own car you wouldn't a great story to tell - it all builds character I guess. I'll bet the car is still around somewhere - folks love those things. Thanks for sharing my friend 😊

[@dianeruiz0721]

Wow, absolutely remarkable! I never thought he’d make it look “back to normal” again. What concerns me is that the entire rear end that was crunched and pulled out is now very weak metal. Another accident in the same spot could be devastating to rear passengers. The integrity of the frame structure has been completely compromised. Looks are not everything to consider.Take any piece of metal, bend it all the way, then bend it back, it’s extremely weak.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Actually the sub frame (strongest part that's under the unibody was not damaged at all). Just he sheet metal was damaged. In my opinion after fixing 100's of cars like this - it's completely safe to drive. In a severe accident sheet metal is not going to protect you no matter how it is constructed or repaired. They make vehicles with plastic fenders, hoods, tail gates and more - surely this sheet metal will hold up better than plastic. I would let my kid drive this no problem. Thanks for the nice comment though - I appreciate that - have a good weekend :)

[@MrClarkisgod]

I watched the whole video and still do not understand how you turned that crumpled mess of steel back into a quarter panel. That's very impressive.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it :)

[@donaldbaker6961]

WOW !!!! Amazing you are a true metal artist I love body work but never followed my dream ☹️ I went to vocational school in high school but we were in our freshman year and the school shit the program down I had to choose either automotive or carpentry well my dad was in automotive and I was already familiar with that so I took carpentry i graduated and became a over the road truck driver ... uggh but got out of that after a few years I have always loved being able to take something and make it look new again I’m now 47 and in construction for the last 27 yrs but alway been very fond of the body industry... just want to say wow!! Awsome job 👍 looks Awsome

[@LakesideAutobody]

Start doing it - get a few auto body tools (cheap from HF) and start a project. Nothing is more rewarding than unmasking a fresh paint job - the smell of a body shop is cool too :) BTW ask any ?s you have along the way - use any video comment section - I'll get you your answer w/in a day.

[@ryanmacewen511]

"then we are gonna pull down, and hit it from behind" lol I love porta-powers.

[@garyburgess3829]

You definitely know what you're doing...great work and video

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that - have a great week :)

[@Deadbuck73]

I came to say amazing… already been said…. I thought this was a straight work of art…. Others agreed…. Really an absolute labor of love! You made it look not super easy but definitely doable! Thank you for spending the time to document the process and then share it! As Joe Homeowner I’ll never achieve your level of mastery but I know I’ll give it hell as I continue battling the evil forces of rust on my Jeep!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the kind words Deadbuck73 - you're right battling rust is tough - it's a real challenge :)

[@katlyon7210]

collision repair people are very important in our lives, without them we are doomed with our damaged cars❤️

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Kat - you have a cool name BTW :)

[@johnwilson5662]

That is so awesome work I like watching your videos hopefully someday I would get into body repair

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks John - it's something you should try I think :)

[@PatriceRobert20]

You Sir, are a Master of your trade. It's to bad i live un Canada. I would have visit you and pay you a drink! Have a great day Sir!

[@LakesideAutobody]

That would be a good day for sure. Where do you live in Canada?

[@PatriceRobert20]

I live in Quebec where the winter is harsh on our cars.

[@ringtail67]

You’re the man with the hammer

[@LakesideAutobody]

I was real light 'cause I fell hard on the ice that year and nearly broke something in there - could hardly swing that thing but thanks a lot - have a good weekend :)

[@tomsteffs6511]

Amazing work, you have talent, no wonder body work is expensive, that was very intricate work.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - I appreciate that. It's even more expensive when they replace all of these panels. This car would have been a total loss though - it would have been headed for the junk yard. Have a great week :)

[@thebrokenbone]

man that looked like christine in slow motion!! thank you for the master class, learned a ton. a question if you have the time, why is the pneumatic hammer not used for these applications i mean with a fabricated head. thanks again. take care and hope your doing well in this thing we all are.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome. I was laboring with the hammer for sure - I fell this winter twice on the same shoulder from ice on the drive way and it's still killin' me. I think an air hammer could come in handy for some situations but you have to work slow when you're trying to save panels that are really damaged so that you don't make more work for yourself. If they made a hammer that would pound slow with heavier blows that would be ideal. Start working on that invention.

[@rogerturley]

I'm very impressed with your pulling and pushing work. I would have never guessed you'd pull that out. I will say that it seems like you used a lot of filler.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - lots of filler but never be afraid to use it as long as you apply it correctly. Remember it's used every day across the nation on tons of dents and you don't know it because they apply it correctly. What gave it a bad name is folks literally putting it over rust and shinny paint - it's just going to pop or fall right off :)

[@Brulserz]

very educational. please upload more videos like that one. Thank you.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you, I will

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Fantastic repair! Enjoyed very much.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - glad you liked it.

[@shiloh4184]

This is just awesome. Thank you for demystifying this process.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're very welcome Shiloh ✌

[@johngrady7909]

This guy is oddly satisfying to watch

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks John - glad you liked the content - have a good week :)

[@ishanjoshi1350]

Great painstaking work but I have a Q: After applying the filler, you did the final finishing by hand. Don't you need to use a mold of some sort of the body to understand the contours ? What if it needs to be rounded and not squared off ? Is simply checking if the the parts that it needs to fit with , fit correctly, sufficient ? In my head, its not. Do all body shops do it this way ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

The most common blocks in a body shop are the long board (Rigid Sanding Board 2.75 In x 17") and the rubber 5" rubber hand block. That's all you need for every dent in the world. If it concave or convex you would use the edge like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2eZpZlmqdWYp9E That being said, you as a body man can use any method that works for you - there are no rules. I've always been pretty good at getting panels straight with filler and all I've ever used was the 17" and 9" rigid boards and the 5" rubber block. Sometimes I'll use a rubber hose or something to follow the shape but rarely :)

[@CHASINGMUSCLECARS]

Good video. Your channel is doing well. Keep up the good work.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks, you've got a good one too - I like the content. You can go a lot of different ways with that. The amount of videos is unlimited. 1000+ subs congrats :)

[@CHASINGMUSCLECARS]

@@LakesideAutobody thank you. Its easy when you love your subject haha.

[@robertstaff]

Youre talented. Thank you.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you 😊 and you're welcome.

[@vmotley2844]

What state is he out of

[@williamzanghettijr5862]

nice pull there young man!!! Most shops would have replaced that 1/4

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes they would have. Thanks William - glad you liked it. Have a good weekend :)

[@davidwood1923]

I really enjoyed watching the process... I Love you sharing your craft... Thanks

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're very welcome - thanks for watching. Have a good week :)

[@davidwood1923]

You too... Brother

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Super job my good man and amazing results 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks my friend :)

[@cesarorozco2462]

Good work

[@yuvegotmale]

Some artists work with oils....some artists work in clays....some artists work in bondo

[@someonejaw]

just found your video what can i say your a talented man nice job would have been nice to see the repair to the trunk lid all the best from lock down uk

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍 I'll be uploading that video this weekend. On lock down in Michigan.

[@davidmartinez5003]

Wow!!! I wish i can do this !!!!

[@rbelang8331]

I am amazed...

[@petar443]

great job there. wonder why replaceing rear bumper instead of repairing it too?? after all the harder job was the metal works. i think if old bumper was repaired more money can be saved. not to mention its 3 times easier to fix bumper than metal works.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I think the bumper cover was missing on that job.

[@len9518]

Interesting how you said you didn't need to cover the chain, because you were going to step back out of the way, and then, definiteoly did NOT step back.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Did I step to the side?

[@secondchance2396]

I’ve got an old Blackhawk frame puller similar to the one you’ve got I’m needing to repair. I got a great deal on it with a bad cylinder. What make and model is yours if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve wondered how to do a side pull with one as well. It’s hard to find videos of people using them. Thanks for the video it was informative and useful.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - here's the one I was using. www.autobodytoolmart.com/product/champ-10-ton-body-straightener-kits/champ-frame-equipment?gclid=Cj0KCQjw17n1BRDEARIsAFDHFezPBNVIChor-yYkvWqn2dFxndestQdlyQLKsnhD-Rilj_iqDh4GxH0aAqJSEALw_wcB Here is the manual also: s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.autobodytoolmart.com/downloads/tech-sheets/BodyStraightener.pdf Glad you liked the video - have a good week.

[@joe-pm3lb]

well hit like that u see bend in further up side not good back window man leak and roof line off

[@k.lamareyev4418]

You sir are incredible

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks K - have a good end of the week :)

[@NWCI]

Why not replacing the quarter panel? It seems easier to do and no need to worry about body lines, taillight, or bumper fitment.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I think you're right bit this was a good candidate for a video on fixing instead of replacing. It's actually cheaper to fix if you are going to keep it and drive it yourself or sell it on down the road.

[@rwl8150]

At what point do you need to worry about work hardening the metal and need to add heat to avoid cracking of the sheet metal? Nice use of the boom.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I don't really worry about it. If it cracks or is torn from the accident, it can be butt welded or lap welded back together. It is a good idea to be careful and not be the cause of it cracking by working it too much which is the reason sometimes to quit while you are ahead, grind it and fill it. If it's really bent over in half, or super rigid and you feel that it may crack or break, that's a good time to use a little heat but just enough to help you bend it straight. Hope that helped a bit :)

[@Vasquez19781]

Omg!! AMAZING! Are you close to Baltimore by any chance? I was just involved in a hit and run in my 98 jeep TJ Jeep wrangler. It’s just damaged on the driver rear panel.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm in upper Michigan. Baltimore sounds like a nice place though - have to visit that city one day :)

[@mikealfonsetti2566]

Great work

[@Perkeletricksterservantofrher]

truly an artist thanks for showing me how to turn a 1,500$ car into a $10,000 one thank you sir

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - this way you can drive anything you want in your life. Just a matter of a little work and knowledge :)

[@walters49]

Would it not be less expensive in the long run just to replace the quarter panel?

[@LakesideAutobody]

In most cases the quarter would be replaced. Sometimes though you are forced to fix a panel - then it's good to know how to do it. i.e they don't make the panel anymore, too old, etc 😊

[@xpicklepie]

This is much less labor than replacing the whole quarter. Plus there is no cost for another quarter. I think the reason this kind of repair isn't done more is that there's no one left who can do this - everyone is a 'parts-replacer".

[@LakesideAutobody]

You are right in your thinking. Happy New Year XPP - thanks for your support and input :)

[@chrissilva5659]

Impressive

[@everardodiaz722]

Man!, great job, You are bad ass

[@Breeach]

What kind of frame machine is that? Looks nice and portable

[@LakesideAutobody]

It is a Champ - can't find the one I purchased - I think they discontinued it. This one is very similar - www.autobodytoolmart.com/product/10-ton-body-straightener-kits I bought the foot pedal instead of the hand pump - you'll be happy you did :)

[@wp.sworld.s]

I actually have one of those sanders it's for parts if you want it I don't know how else to inform you but I could actually send it to you

[@LakesideAutobody]

I really appreciate the offer but lately I've really been trying to get rid of stuff - nowhere to put stuff I save 🥴

[@johnfry9010]

More totally amazing work , WOW !

[@LakesideAutobody]

I have a few cars that are "repairable vehicles" in line so there will be more uploaded. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks :)

[@mickholgate3347]

Great job mate!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you. Have a good week :)

[@Bzapp725]

Nice... So which is more costly and which takes longer? Fixing it like this or cutting it out and welding a new panel?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Faster to replace the quarter but more expensive. The glass has to be removed and replaced plus a new quarter panel. If you work in a body shop the glass guy comes in and does the glass work so that makes it nice. To replace you would still pull till the gaps were good and measurements were right, cut off the old, cut spot welds and remove any remaining metal, weld in new panel. They do tend to rust faster though because the uni body is dipped in primer/sealer after the welding process in the factory unlike what is possible in a body shop.

[@odaytaha6960]

Good work but he missed one step that wouldve made the work perfect. He couldve pulled the low spots with a spot welder, The bondo looked too thick in the low spots

[@ZiggyWarren]

Question: I noticed you used 80 grit to shape bondo, before putting a prime coat. Do you normally prime your bondo with 80 grit, or do you follow up with 180 then prime? Your videos are some of the best, thanks for sharing...

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome. Always finish your filler with 80 grit. That being said, you want to quit using the 36 or 40 grit a little early so you have something to work with when you go to 80. You wont want to touch it if you get it perfect with the rough paper and you'll be tempted to bury the 36 or 40 grit scratches with a heavy dose of primer surfacer. Which I have done many times :)

[@pupbiking]

amazing work

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it :)

[@stingray6164]

HELL OF A GOOD JOB

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you :)

[@michaelmedina6487]

Good job my friend

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you 👍

[@flintknappingtools]

Awesome!

[@uncommonlogic1698]

A little bit more hammer and dolly work would of cut down on filler.

[@bindiberry6280]

👍 very educational !!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks BB 🙂