How Do I Sand "BONDO" and Make It "PAINT READY"? - From Start To Finish

[@thomashoffman3386]

My name is Cynthia and I'm on my boyfriend Tommy's phone as he has asked me to do this for him he is legally blind with very limited almost no eye sight however I have recently gotten him a 66 barracuda that oh boy is a complete project it will probably take him a life time or not either way you are without a doubt the only one that he has been able to understand and I as well as him wanna say thank you for your videos we haven't started it yet as we are watching these back to back so that he gets this right you made a huge impact on him on KZbin and it brings tears of joy to see this with him thank you for touching so many lives most importantly making an impact on my guy being able to have the drive to wanna do what Tommy wants with this barracuda is because of your videos God bless

[@michaelfortner6594]

Probably one of if not the best no nonsense straight to the point common sense plain and simple understandable body guy on KZbin for beginners or professionals. Thanks for all the info and tips and tricks

[@matthewbaird3065]

Dude Thankyou for the lesson. I converted my 1 car garage into a paint shop. I’m working on my 3rd car now this year. I would love to see more videos! I want to learn as much as possible. Your videos have pretty much been the only in depth videos I’ve found that have helped me. Keep making videos. MY FRIEND PETE. 💪

[@ClarenceLITTLEJOHN]

Cool

[@nephew826]

I love this channel. I'm getting ready to start my 76 monte carlo. Thank you.

[@boosted_drew_942]

Pete reminds me of my father, tuffs as nails. Hard as rocks. Don’t play no shit, sucks my dad passed in 09 . Keep up the great body work Pete. Helped me while painting and doing body work on my civic . Hard works comes with a smart mouth lol.

[@ricklesperance1401]

I am a person that always had problems with working bondo and now I no why, thanks so much! You explained it like an auto body whisperer. I feel very comfortable and confident taking on the quarter panel on my 84 z28, P.S. go easy on the youngster we have all been there "young grasshoppers know it all ". The knowledge he is learning will bless him the rest of his life, . Rick and snoopy. Thanks so much, well explained.

[@Wrenchlife604]

Restoring a 66 merc. And your vids are by far the best on the internet on bodywork. Love the fact that you dont try to sell and push products either. Thanks . From canada

[@VWbugman]

Ray It makes it better to sniff out the shit talkers.

[@Ray-se1km]

Really? Thats interesting, tell me more?

[@anthonylewis6335]

Pete's nose is awesome reminds me of my ol marine drill instructors when they'd get after ya he can smell a pile bullshit a mile away thats why he's showing ya the right way

[@Ray-se1km]

Former Marine here myself and I stand corrected. Pete is awesome.

[@chrislangdell117]

Nice work Pete but why are you such a fucking ass hole to your son. One day that little fucker is going to beat your ass... Haha. Seriously though. Nice work. Great tips.

[@geraldlottinville1430]

Thank you for making these videos they are very helpful. I have worked for years in many trades. Worked with old school German, Romanian, Japanese, tradesmen. The one thing you and they all have in common. There are no shortcuts, perfection is unattainable. That is no reason not to try to attain it. It takes time, perseverance and hard work. EFFORT. thanks will keep watching

[@vanrijn1669]

You’re the boss. Straight up clean work and colorful commentary. Doing my own DIY on my sports car and consider your site the best. Keep ‘em coming.

[@stevecaton1595]

That's what I call perfection, brother especially on something that long man, I learned a valuable lesson about taking your time and having pride in your work ,I'll keep watching you keep teaching brother

[@iansmith9201]

Thank you so much for making these videos. Not only do you give the best body repair videos, but also the life advice you give is priceless

[@carolyncruz3019]

You are the best I’ve seen so far I’m doing my 67 Chevelle now I’m 65 years old. Been sitting for 25 years.

[@kgroombr]

Body work is an art, and you have the gift.

[@chriscatarcio9933]

NICE VEGA....

[@2feathers956]

you know what your doing its good stuff need more like you to the point no bullshit !!fine job !!

[@matthewpeoples3766]

Best helper you have ever had...It was perfect when you advised him his low spot was still a high spot.

[@leejoshua6130]

So so so glad i came across this , restoring a superbird for my dad. My second paint job, has damage on both quarters, this will be the best thing i could see before going to town on this huge car..

[@michaelprosperillustrator]

Pete I never usually leave messages. But I have to say you are by far the best online teacher. I’ve have been restoring a 1971 Vw karmann ghia. And I love watching your shows from start to finish on doing it right, l love you candid approach and consciousness approach. I have passed on on many of your techniques to friends and my small face book page on my own restoration. I am blessed to have found your videos. Because without you I would never have had had the balls to go a full restoration on the ghia. Thank you Pete for taking the time and effort to making these many videos. I know it takes a lot of work. Michael

[@richlasich491]

I love your technical terminology. When you say things like whole big piece of section really shows your knowledge of automobiles

[@franksteele194]

You really help me with all my questions. The way you go in to details is the best I've found. Thanks Pete

[@raydean]

Love your show man got an old 55 Chevy I'm working on I build it 46 years ago turned 60 trying to do it again been a mechanic for the last 40 years trying to learn about body work again thanks for all your advice and stuff love you love everything about you man thanks

[@michaelpaul721]

Doing my very first bondo/paint job on a tail gate of a 2002 Tundra. Great video. At age 64, always good to learn something. I've got other older vehicles and I just might do my own body work on them. Thanks Pete and 940! The screen shot at 46:30 needs to be on a Tshirt

[@suomenpunainenristi-laotra3503]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge Pete learning from all your videos. Greetings from Finland.

[@als.4568]

Thanks Pete! The end result on that GTO clearly shows that you know your stuff!

[@drewpetrone730]

Pete, I dig your school. I’m a trucker on the road day dreaming about what I could be doing on my 64 Cadillac if I were home. I watch your videos all day and use your knowledge when I get home. You are fun to watch and very helpful in my “situation “.

[@robertkinney1480]

Your camera guy/helper here was the best I've seen you have yet

[@tomthompson5868]

My Dad was a 0ld time Body man... He did a really good job... So i have seen someone do this work the right way and Pete you really are the real deal. Kudos Pete

[@mrwizard083173]

Thanks for the education. I have been working on cars for many years and "Bondo" work has always been my weak point. Thank you .

[@stevenrenshaw2888]

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP IVE WATCHED YOU FOR YEARS AND HAVE NEVER COMMENTED ON ANYTHING BUT YOU HAVE DONE MORE TO HELP ME THAN ANYTHING I HAVE EVER SEEN

[@adriancartlidge8134]

I watch alot of paint videos on here...many are shot in more than perfect conditions........good to see some proper grass roots bodywork.....with excellent results....

[@diyautoschool]

Thanks Adrian... Best of luck on your projects!

[@rickybridges2758]

Your awsome like the way you folded the paper

[@vincenobile6456]

hello from Canada .me and my son restoring a 65 c10 long box . your vids have helped alot. welding patches and body filler. you saving us a shit load of money. love how you keep things real. thank you.

[@meechie321]

Love watching all your videos. I've learned a whole lot over the past year! 💪🏽💯

[@wht240sxka]

I learned Pete is a giant prick in the first 3 minutes.

[@scottstevens7032]

Wawawa poor baby pete hurt your feelings call mommy!!

[@BigAgitator]

Nicely done! I've learned how to work on my vehicles thanks to your channel! So much so that my friend asked ME for body work advice. My advice was I sent him to your channel! Thanks Pete. Cheers from Maine

[@none-f6m]

If u want to remove the low and hi spots in the surface of the body filler to make it flat and straight, specially if you are making the character line of the body, u must use a hard block. Flexible block is not the right choice. Flexible block is good in shaping concave areas. Hard block has even surface cutting compared to the flexi block that when u put pressure in it, it bends. And there's a tendency that you are cutting more in the area where u put a lot of pressure than the rest of the flexiblock that's going to turn to low spots again.

[@clivereynolds6633]

Pete is old school His methods are the best. I learnt these moves fifty years ago when I served my time.as an apprentice.

[@mjg50550]

exactly hard block people are lazy and cant handle the weight of a hard block thats why they always use those flexible blocks .people dont realize the blocks hr is using are made to block primer out only they are painters blocks

[@toddlehman928]

@@mjg50550 I have a 36" hard plastic block that uses Velcro paper, I also have a 12in hard block in addition to the regular 5 or 6 inch long hard blocks.

[@ronbondvd]

My friend Pete, I respect in ever thing that you have taught me in which I'm doing some body work on my truck. Let's just say that your my mentor and I follow everything you explain in why this way is the best way as well as showing me what you are explaining. Thanks Pete!

[@jncortijo]

Hi Pete your videos are very informative. A little more info on welding would be great but appreciate all the info that your videos provide. Love the straightforward and positive attitude. Thanks Pete keep up the great work!

[@michaelfolchetti4624]

Love your videos MFP!

[@johnkowaleski4042]

Thanks Pete. Restoring my 72 Mustang. So many good how to videos along with explanations. You have been a great source of knowledge.

[@KrollDan]

I noticed on every KZbin video I watch I have to turn the volume up all the way but not when I'm watching "my friend Pete". Why is that? LOL

[@katokristiansen8406]

Love the videos!!!

[@kandlrex]

Probably edited the audio file before uploading it.

[@coherantbliss3483]

Thanks Pete for taking the time to do your videos... thumbs up

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Hi Pete great video thank you for taking your time explaining everything in details big thumbs up for you

[@searskimberly6gmail]

Very good advice and intensions ol man, 33 yrs as a wrench I've shown alot of what i was taught to others as well

[@Rippee42]

To Pete, I thought you take you dent down with 80 to bare medal lay your filler, flatten with 36, then 80, then move to 180. Can you maybe make a video that does step per step on grits the whole process. From dent, to prime, to seal, to paint all the grits you need.

[@toddlehman928]

Depending on the shape of the paint, there's not necessarily any reason to go down to bare metal

[@larrymullen4347]

Very good video ,one thing I noticed was what grit sandpaper was used on the fish sanding ???

[@jasonbuben7787]

I’m restoring a 1980 z28 Camaro. This was the most informative video I’ve found on doing bondo work. Very good content 👍🏼

[@dashop3864]

Another Great lesson!! Never miss class!

[@gabrielenliapasma2346]

Bedankt Pete je was super Ik ga m’ n mb 280 SE zelf doen uit 1978 Ik heb veel van je geleerd .Ben 73 jaar oud en ga ervoor. 😅

[@gabrielenliapasma2346]

Gabriël pasma schagen nederland

[@Franktea100]

My positive attitude says you should be nicer to your helper.

[@clivereynolds6633]

Totally disagree . Your helper should have his ass kicked more often. NO mampy pampy shit in your life. best way for him to learn .I served my apprenticeship with the best screamers and nutters in the business. BUT they taught me skills that have served me well and never forgotten.

[@ronaldangeles8389]

Way too dramatic. Quite knowledgeable. We get the emphasis. We don't need the emotion.

[@JohnDoe-jt9oq]

Guys a fucking dick head. They both are. They're meant for each other.

[@lobmin]

It's just the way he acts. If you pay attention, he's really a good guy and him + the helper get along swell.

[@jimbrown1390]

Pete really is a good guy , this drama some call it is just an act for the you tube channel , one of the only ones that show you not only every step but the tools and materials he uses while he is working in his real shop trying to make a living ! Honestly I don't know how he does it all

[@kerrytoby7041]

I took a small auto finish class years ago and one of the first thing he showed us was how useful it was to feel the panel. He kept saying " feel the panel when sanding just like when you are feeling a ladies bum " Your videos are fantastic. You are a great teacher! He said you want it to feel smooth just like a ladies bum.

[@edwinfigueroa4608]

Like he says my friend Pete!!! I think he's hilarious 😂😂😂 take a chill pill y'all. It's all in good humor.

[@tava7902]

My daughter and I are doing our first paint job on her jeep. Thanks much for the info and the time you spent making these for people like us.

[@dragonboypayne21]

7:05 lol you actually laugh in the shop 😊 never thought id see that with another person.

[@mr.preston743]

My Friend Pete is the best, thanks for creating and taking the time for us!

[@diamoniquesmith9301]

Lol closet clown 940 hey Pete what grit of sandpaper should I use to scuff paint for primer

[@diyautoschool]

I would use 180 dry then go back over it with some 320 dry and it should be ready for paint... THanks for watching..

[@lowellmullen1282]

marcus hinks 100 grit

[@samohtnotslar]

@3G Craftsman no not 320 before primer. 180 before applying filler primer, then 320 before paint

[@Saltwatercowboy79]

So thankful I found you Pete... I've learned an UNBELIEVABLE amount from you we use in our shop AND am able to pass it along to my boys🤙🇺🇸🙏

[@keonejones7283]

He’s not yelling he’s just talking loud it’s a military thing lol.

[@Titans2138]

@ the navy apparel is from his son

[@johnkimmel2612]

Thank you, sir. I'm a maintenance tech at a small (35) Ford cutaway bus fleet shop. I have been watching and learning a lot from you. I feel lucky that they are all white colored paint. To keep from a long downtime for any minor body/paint repair, we have been doing them ourselves. Like you mentioned, if one job gets screwed up, just start over again.

[@uncleric3797]

The Bob Ross of Auto Body

[@billydamnit]

Perfect description!!!

[@michaelphelps5097]

Sculpting filler is an art. Its like being Michael Angelo of body filler. Your hand is your eye while working filler. We jokingly called the guide coat "Blind Mans Coat". Straightened a van side once. Made a long block out of an 6 ft 2x4. Two man block. Worked good. I love your channel.

[@glenkuntz]

Appreciate the details and transparency. Quality & work ethic is always better than excuses. Thanks

[@elilosoya6979]

I didn't know how important it was to use sand blocking and how to use sand blocking. Thank you so much. I'm now subscribed.

[@54rickyg]

hey pete ive been working on cars for years but i still learn things by watching you vidios thank you for shareing

[@godfamilycountry4211]

Pete. Thanks for all your knowledge. I really appreciate all your videos. Harsh like my late uncle. You two are spitting images!!!

[@kahillsmith]

Working myself up to a DIY job on my 70 Challenger. Your videos are invaluable.

[@billyjohnson6342]

Thanks Pete for taking the time to teach us!! Love your videos, Bill Johnson.

[@Antique803]

I'm 67 and learning a lot! Thanks

[@SuperSteve01974]

I Love watching your videos. Not only am I learning, but you give me the confidence and drive to getting busy on my projects. I love the realness and sailor attitude, makes me laugh. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos!

[@johnnero6074]

Good fucking vidio !

[@johanjoubert9718]

My man Pete ....I love your videos. I'm from south African ... Pretoria. I'm starting to repair my old Leyland mini stadion wagon. So I find your videos very helpful. ...thanks Johan Joubert

[@janntcyberunclenicky7553]

This is the best lesson I have ever watched. Makes me reason sharply like a pro. My station wagon's body work will be done at my doorstep the next time I want it fixed. The pieces of advise which you spare time to give are spot-on, Pete

[@MauJuarezRuiz]

I'm about to paint my car and this was a very great video to watch before to. Thanks!

[@shaunkekacs7252]

Hey Pete awesome info bro. I am pro Diesel mechanic, welder, fabricator superman, lol and finally at this stage of my career have decided to teach myself how to do body and paint, wow its much work! and all steps must be done correctly to get the results desired. thanks again for the great info and help

[@elpuerco6059]

I’ve used your video to learn what to look for in a bodyshop. I finally got my project started at a shop I feel I can trust to do it RIGHT!

[@daledowning1019]

Thanks Pete learned alot people don't realize the amount of work that goes into fixing a quarter panel. Looking forward to checking out your other videos

[@partisanguerrilla3167]

Thank you Pete for teaching patience, you also have learned the feel of sanding the bondo, that is a skill of it's own.

[@IHC1965]

I have restored two cars at home. Everytime I do body work I watch Pete. Thanks.

[@jimmyward2122]

Very best instructed video keep shooting real and keeping it real for hard headed slow learners like myself

[@darrenpaasch6931]

Thank you. Its hard to find someone who really knows what there doing. I've had my truck painted for the 3rd time. I could of done a poor job myself for a lot less money the 1st time. Im willing to do hard dirty jobs and capable of doing many things but have not tried my hand at body and paint. I've got a couple monzas and Vegas I'm going to do body and paint myself. After watching your videos I know it will turn out a lot better !

[@2ndbar]

I went through this on a 67 Chevell and an 02 Mustang. Lots of hours. Tons of patience. Learned how to tap out most dents with light rapid tapping around the perimeter of the dent. Good to watch this. Now I am thinking of taking on a 96 riviera, though it will never be worth it in dollars. That was the last car of the career of the guy who designed the 68 GTO. It has an aluminum hood to reduce the weight. Nice ride.

[@Jake-eq7jz]

Pete it's obvious you know what your doing.I ve been doing this kind of work over 35 years. I always tell my customer I use body filler. I don't like the sound of Bondo just saying. Like you said everything always works out in the end and don't be a quitter.Peace my friend 😉

[@1970funyguy]

I love that your 100% real I'm building a 73 rivi I'm going to call "22 a day" to bring awareness to veteran suicides. Doing 99% of the work myself. Your video was very helpful. Thank you

[@samsbogh9361]

Hey Pete! You are the prophet of the entire autobody work and I have a lot of respect of what you do and the way and how you do it.. and may god bless my friend🙏🎩

[@rbroyse5468]

Good Video, doing two projects. Bumper cover on a Terrain and the passenger side on a sierra I bought. Your tip on mixing the Bondo with the Polyester worked well on the bumper cover for the first layer. Went on real smooth and sanded out great. Just filled a couple of the pin holes with the polyester, scuffed the rest of the paint and getting ready to paint. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for your service.

[@nolancarlson9878]

Pete, thanks for doing your vids! I'm restoring a 1953 Belair hardtop and your videos have been tremendously helpful! I hope to stop by your shop the next time I'm in Dallas just to meet the legend. Take care and thank you for your service!!

[@ronaldturner8319]

My friend pete great job.keep up the great work I am watching. I could not have done better. I have been doing bodywork sense hight school I am 61 years old. Now I am doing custom paint jobs. Uncle Ron is watching remember keep doing what you do. Thanks for being there.

[@raymondcascella4920]

Great refresher vidio for when your not doing this kind of work every day.Thanks Pete.

[@ChrisSmith-nw7be]

GOODONYA Pete...I love your channel, been doing bodywork and paint for decades and I'm always learning. Im in Australia, and right now Im working on my '68 Camaro SS coupe that I bought a few weeks ago. Pretty good body for its age, had rust behind back wheels, thats now cut out ans sections mig welded back in, one rear 1/4 panel was pushed in too along the mid bodyline and lower, Beat most of it out then bondo the whole panel. 5 coast 2K primer filler and blocked that with 120 dry, ready to re prime and reblock. Bonnet(hood) I had glass bead blasted and sandable 2K primered it was a new reverse cowl panel that had lot of surface rust from the elements.

[@johnquinn6666]

Pete, I have learned a lot that I none I can go into my garage and start tackling all that I have to do in restoring my 57 Dodge Convertible! Keep I on doing what you are doing as I and will gain even more topics to be very good.

[@29roadie17]

Finally someone on KZbin who knows what time it is.

[@geraldallen4348]

Hey Pete I just watched my first video of you you're a hell of a teacher and your clown is probably going to become one hell of a painter and body man, you got to have a little bit of a growl to be able to push through some of these jobs, people may not understand you old-time mechanics and body men do.

[@MrCurtissmith68]

Thank you for the no nonsense tips and information. Patience is the name of the game, spend the right money where it counts, take your time, have fun and love what you do. You have given me the confidence to tackle the body work I've always wanted to do on my restoration project. I've watched dozen's of your videos and keep them in my back pocket as I embark on finishing up my '68 GTO.

[@MyMrBuck]

My Friend Pete... I love that thing that you do... What a great help you are...

[@carlhernandez4490]

Great vid. Your Ghia restore vids taught me a lot. We laughed a lot, because you can probably do stand up, but it's dry humor with deadpan shtick!! Priceless. Thank you for all the teaching.

[@darrellbruneau7835]

Thanks for doing what you do. I've been working on my 99 dodge 3500. Yes painting it black and many are shocked at how well it's turning out. Especially since I've never done this before. I used black for my guide coat and found I'm much farther along than I thought I was.Thanks for the lessons

[@arleneandbobpaxton9003]

Thanks for the instructions. This is my first time doing body work at 71 years old since in high school in the 60's. 1954 F-100

[@heribertorodriguez4857]

You have inspired me on taking work replacing quarters, rockers panels and even making 2 fenders out of 4. Thanks for your videos. F the haters. keep it up. I am changing a 75 Camaro to a 71 1/2 style.

[@armandoalcala1636]

I’m just learning to paint...this is very educational and the steps are on point thanks man 🤝I appreciate the tips

[@chipdunham148]

Thanks for all the videos 👍🏽

[@brycefinning4181]

My friend PETE, great diy demos .... very honest straight forward no bullshit . Bryce from down under.

[@georgejschutt]

Wonderfully educational.. you put your pride in your work. It shows. Thank you.

[@BC.ZJ.OVERLAND]

Your videos helped me to make my girlfriends shitkicked 97 grand cherokee into something beautiful. She hasnt seen it yet but i'm bringing it to her place today. Spent over 90 hours in the past week on it.

[@mikes7947]

I like Pete because he is a real. Restoring my 03 Dakota RT. I like his tips.Thanks Pete!!!!

[@crabbinmoose8583]

Right after it was primed, I only saw one very minor "bondo bulge" right in the middle of the panel, between the back wheel opening and tail light area, just above mid panel height - in the same place where Pete added some extra filler and blocked it out with the little block "staying only on the filled area". Considering the gray rainbow he had to deal with first, in order to even get into primer and not have those layers show through, this method was the only real way to remedy that situation before going any further. Anyway, long block sanding with a fine grade paper on the finished primer coat before painting definitely would've slicked out any remaining slight ripples for a truly flawless panel. This is a man who knows exactly what he's doing at every point in the game because he learned the hard way, which is a good teacher.... only if you're a quick learner. Doing it right means getting your mind ready to accept the rewards and the consequences of every action made between your eyes and hands. In the real world cause and effect still rules the day and either makes you a paycheck or a cardboard sign for the Walmart parking lot. The only substitute for hard work is smart work! Very hard for a novice to match up and level out what Pete was dealing with here, but the same techniques he used to show the proper fix can be applied by any student to any panel job where filler is needed. Thanks again Pete!

[@rsanchez1669]

I just finished the door on my 57 chevy with this technique, was a small dent but it came out great IMO. I did notice that I needed to overlap and cover the entire area of the dent with filler to blend it correctly to the rest of the door. Good stuff Pete!