How to Repair a Rust-Out Part 1: Rust Removal

[@gybx4094]

This is just fine for older vehicles where they salt the roads at least 5 months of the year. The fiberglass he's using won't shakeout even on country washboard roads. There are other videos with techniques that you can integrate into this one. I use a clear gloss coat over the final paint for a bit more camouflage. Everyone uses slightly different tools, but it works.

[@erniesosa7353]

Instead of criticizing the man appreciate the time he is taking to show this some people are so rude

[@lightlyone]

You explained and showed the process well. Good job!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment.

[@chrismalone4062]

why is it so satisfying when you remove the rust with the chisel lol

[@averageguysgarage]

Thanks. We're getting ready to tackle a rusted out MGB soon. Thumbs up.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ryoamora8655]

Don't know what's funnier, your rust repair or waking up that mouse from hibernation. LOL

[@ttekiela]

Good video. On a side note, you have mice. Look under the car at 2:35 and you see a mouse run.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for watching and commenting. The mouse was quite a showoff and I repaid him with a piece of cheese!

[@sairachavez3675]

+The Origi00 1 1 1 11 000000000000000

[@darincarter2472]

Tim Tekiela lol

[@bryankelly9026]

please post pop up links at the end to part 2, etc... Great video, thanks

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

Use chicken wire to form body shape. Use fiberglass to lay over chicken wire. Now you have a clean hard surface to lay bondo. On this project, 2 hours until first coat of filler.

[@oceantrolls7332]

This is the kind of work i did when I was a high schooler (no offence) and I did a lot of amazing things. It was great. This however, needs to be cut away. Simple as that. You would have cleaner seams and a long lasting good result. Thanks for posting though. Good job & God Bless.

[@UsmanAsadIsKing]

do you remove the sticky tape that was used for the fiber glass cloth

[@timm2020]

A mouse at 2:32 ha ha.

[@basabra]

timm2020 wow he was fast. :D

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

That's Leroy. I pay him to spice up my videos.

[@dionway4464]

Tim McKinney Thanks for pointing that out it made my day

[@claybird8184]

He must have read the warning on the hood: DODGE!

[@s.spencerscott]

What grit sandpaper are you using for this? Have a couple spots on my truck's fender I need to fix. Thanks for the how-to.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+S. Spencer Scott I used a 50 grit for the rough removal and 100 and 200 for sanding the fiberglass and body filler.

[@kareemyasry9075]

you using for this? Have a couple spots on my truck's

[@MrElprototipo2012]

hey great video, but whats the sanding disk brand name? and paint remover brand name? I want to diy my own car thanks

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

3M sanding disks. I didn't use pain remover for this job. You may have seen lacquer thinner for general cleaning.

[@sufyanah]

Excellent thank you for taking time to show us ignore the haters

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks, it's always good to hear from the other side. Have a great day!

[@brettduffy1992]

What would something like this cost at a body shop like 5 $600

[@bentfeather7519]

Make sure you wear saftey glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and a mask. But shorts and a tank top should be just fine lol.

[@dloc116]

Jesse Knox that’s what I’m saying safety first man lol

[@michaelramirez7041]

looks like the mouse steps out to go get lunch

[@noteasy2please876]

Very helpful! Thank you. Now I have no excuse to go and do it....

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're very welcome.

[@dannyboy8330]

Hey friend, how long did it take to finish this job? :)

[@haggismacphee2005]

nice drill bro, you find that at a garage sale?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Just a good ole American made Craftsman that I've had for 20 plus years.

[@sarahravenclaw9215]

Rather than/ in conjunction with the putty knife, I always have used a body hammer

[@jlions72]

my first question is there rust on the inside of that metal that needs to be taken out ..?or you are doing this for nothing ..?..because it will just come back again ..?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

It's been four years now. The fiberglass is still solidly in place. The paint is not perfect. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ThePoorGamer]

Does this work for rusted out unibodies?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

No, just panels.

[@lydiahubbell6278]

What is a unibody?

[@948606]

which products did he use?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

At the end of this blog post is a list of products:www.originalmechanic.com/2013/10/how-to-repair-rust-out-with-fiberglass.html

[@948606]

The Original Mechanic thank you so much, I didn't see the link sorry. I'v seen many demos but this by far, is by favorite. great tutorial

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thank you so much for the good words. I'm glad you found mine helpful!

[@isaiah301]

Wow I might do this for my truck

[@rosario1979able]

thanks for the video

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+Jose Robles You're welcome and thanks for the comment!

[@TELLTALERAVEN1]

Nobody ever shows how to do large areas, thanks!

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+sneakywaffle You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@michaelramirez7041]

how much does the mouse make a hour lol

[@harviegemmell8697]

As this area is strength critical - Near jacking point, re-metalling is a better solution

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Harvie Gemmell I use a floor jack on a substantial part of the frame on this vehicle due to that issue. As these vans age, those side jack points aren't to be trusted. Thanks for the comment.

[@pratt1bp]

if youre gonna do it why not do it right and replace with metal? Unless you blast the whole panel inside and out the rust wont stop and you'll have a bigger mess to fix later

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I'm satisfied with the job. It's been almost three years now and it still looks good. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ryoamora8655]

The Original Mechanic ...Yeah right, liar.

[@jannpalay9333]

Yow! What in the world is that? 2:32? Squirrel or a big ass mouse? Anyways, a nice and awesome work there.. i will do the same on my toyota 94.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

It's just a little bitty mouse. You mousta zoomed up on it! Good luck on your work and thanks for watching.

[@claybird8184]

It looks like New York state!

[@samanthasalyers91]

THIS GUY IS A DIY...FOR ALL THOSE SAYING THINGS ABOUT HOW HE'S DOING IT ..HES PROLLY NOT A BODY MAN LOKE MY HUSBAND SO HE AIN'T GOING TO HAVE ALL PRO TOOLS AND METHODS BUT HE GOT IT DONE

[@z0ne333z]

Cool thanks

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting and watching

[@lluisperez6860]

sad you made a vertical video and had to crop it

[@wiseman292]

I thought you might have just 4 tyres left

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

???...??.?.Oh, I get it. Very funny.

[@BEBO1977100]

did u say sheet of fiberglass,,,your working with metal shouldn't you putting metal, its not a plastic car. just saying weld it..

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

I suppose. When I started attempting to beautify the older cars I could afford years ago, I had no welding skills. Though I can weld now,(and afford newer cars) I just continued to do it that same way. The results, on these older, aging vehicles, is adequate for me, although not for everyone, I'm sure. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lydiahubbell6278]

I do not know how to weld. I drive a beater car. I like having options. I would like to learn to weld.

[@juniorsmk46]

you are awesome bro

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

First step. Use cutoff tool to cut of all rusted metal

[@lydiahubbell6278]

Can you do a how-to video of that?

[@Hanmieson]

Why not just cut away the rusted parts and weld on new sheets?

[@chrismartin4183]

let me guess.. your gonna paint it with spray paint right? You should of cut out the rusted metal and replaced with a patch panel NOT BONDO....

[@lydiahubbell6278]

I have a '95 geo prism...from Wisconsin. When I got it 3 years ago and had to Jack it up, I realized how badly it was rusted...the car collapsed under it's own weight. I can easily crumble pieces off with my hand. I only have 194k miles on it. How much rust is too much rust? I would like to know more about patching metal with metal.

[@890slay]

It seems all American cars are prone to accelerated rusting in contrast to the European.

[@davidmclean5990]

lol its needs to be welded as it with in 30 cm of the seat belt point lol you can not put filler in you sills lol

[@moo8698]

I don't know. Is it how you "fix" your cars there? If they would see you around here "fixing" a body part with fiberglass instead of using metal.. In here they work that piece of metal into the shape of the original, they cut out the rusted part and weld the new one to the car.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

This is just one way to "spruce up" an old car during its golden, I mean rusting years. There are better ways as you suggested. Thanks for watching and commenting. Here is my latest rust abatement work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYvCdnpjZauEnJI

[@midnitebo]

Everyone knows the proper way to fix a rust out is fill it with Great Stuff and cover it with duct tape. :)

[@larrymaloney877]

All that rotted metal needs cut out and replaced with fresh. Your patch will rust in little time.

[@cosimomorelli]

my arms are not furry enough for this kind of repair

[@claybird8184]

Funny!

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

Common caravan rust

[@GrouseAlleyGarage]

No vehicle anywhere has a "couple inches" of paint lol.

[@dylangreene8756]

GamingCreed he meant a couple of inches away from the rust

[@baldy194859]

why not cut the bad part out and weld a new piece in ? that would be easier then using body putty !

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Well, no welder or welding skills. Thanks for having a look and commenting, though.

[@barret777]

Welding is quite easy to learn and the equipment isn't that expensive, I never tried fiberglass before but it seems trickier and messy, I tried Arc welding which I found quite easy and made some nice welds after a few hours practice, I'm no expert but I think on car repairs they use MIG welding which is supposed to be the easiest to learn, give it a go i,m sure you could make some nice repairs its quite fun too. Nice vid btw.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for the constructive comment. I appreciate that.

[@gybx4094]

I think most of the thumbs down are from people who live in States where the weather is decent. They have no idea what salted roads in winter can do to a car. They don't understand the economics of keeping an old vehicle for winter and deep snow. Many of us have old 4x4's out in the country and we can't wash them often during winter. They just don't understand the reasoning behind patching low value cars as cheaply as possible. Welding on a "disposable" vehicle is a waste of time & money. They did offer some improvements, though. Best to you.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Well put. That sums up my situation and attitude toward this kind of work on this kind of vehicle. Thanks for watching and taking the time to make such an well thought out comment.

[@capatainnemo]

why not just buy a new panel

[@hechavarria100]

BS. You should have furnished the entire video. Or your whole life time is a 1/2 ass project . Take it ease I’m only messing with your mind. I loved the video. And I love to ruffle some feathers.🤯🤯🤯🤣

[@richardkeith1168]

all that work then says fibreglass, fail

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

It's all relative. Nearly four years have gone by and it's still intact.

[@jacobcatona2821]

hahaha @ the original mechanic

[@Mrreal1871]

This is a clown at work! As soon as I saw the tools you was using I could tell you didn't have a clue. ALL rust should be cut away or grinder away with a grinder to bare shiny metal so you have a clean area to weld to if replacing panel and so you don't have rust under the filler causing more rust as soon as you cover it

[@crazyyakuza8741]

Daniel Richards relax you need to do a videos then beside bashing on his .

[@patriciomunoz2830]

Daniel Richards i agree that rust will came out from under there

[@hamedawgful]

more in to angle grinder and cut off blades than this!

[@johnmcghee5281]

Fucking hilarious

[@waiguolaoshi7231]

Why would you bother sanding a surface you then remove with a chisel???? A practical person would remove all the chunks - THEN sand...

[@Harleymansgarage]

lmao that thing is ready for the bone yard

[@darbstews8926]

+waiguo laoshi he did not sand before using the chisel. he used the wire wheel to get chunks off that he couldn't with the spade

[@loberman2006]

and by the way. lern how to weld

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Isaac Braun Thanks for the comment and I wish you success on your work.

[@juhopulkkinen8706]

no no no no you half to weld it

[@loberman2006]

what! no offence bot you dont have a clue. thanks anywhay

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Michael Laffy You leave me speechless and apparently clueless.

[@fredjones1238]

be back after winter waste of time a joke

[@frundlemud]

zzzzzzz

[@user-uz2bk1hs4c]

No offence but I wonder how ppl can care less and go buy a rust pile. Then having enough interest just to do a fake repair. A waste of time.. weld in new metal dammit

[@jonathancagnacci6559]

So boring