How to replace 07-13 GM wheel arches and wheelhouses

[@dslade6833]

Amazing work! The fact that you went above and beyond and even put por15 I wish we had more people like you! I know 90% of people doing this wouldn’t even come close to your work! Wish I was closer!

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thank you 👊🏼

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

27:25 - we have a lot in common , close in age and i quit smoking 21 years ago 👍🏻💪🏻

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Half way through the vid i see another sound , great repair !!!

[@joetavares7354]

Great video jon , my old saying is paint is a problem waiting to happen !

[@Johnnymidnight]

That’s good, I’m going to use that one 😁

[@billhenry6757]

You the Man John! thanks again...!!! I love it when I see you put one up... get the ol cigar and beverage out...

[@Johnnymidnight]

Awesome, thank you 👊🏼

[@philipdecatanzaro1822]

Another great video. Thanks. I'm going to get after my 2016 Chev next spring. It really isn't bad now but once it starts... There are so many of these 07-13 trucks rusted at the wheel opening. My 2005 hasn't done it yet.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Yes, this body style unfortunately rusted very quickly, although the rockers seem to last longer than the previous body style

[@ANPennsylvania]

Thanks for another awesome and helpful video

[@petersmart1999]

I use .023 wire,clip before every weld,and I use Viper Wet Rag heat blocker.I use it all the tine for my day job as an HVAC tech,and it is amazing stuff on brazed joints,so I figired I would try it for my welding projects.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I’ll look into that, appreciate the tip 👊🏼

[@johnmccormick3937]

Top notch work, well done.

[@douglaskrenik4102]

In Minnesota at least, when they are spreading salt and gravel on the road, the spreader on the truck is on the drivers side so that they can make one pass and drop the salt and gravel almost down the center of the road, salting both lanes with one trip, but which results in more salt, and corrosion, on the drivers side of their vehicle.

[@petersmart1999]

I like to use the KBS cavity coat for the inner panels,I did my own tests and it stayed realky well.

[@Johnnymidnight]

The reason I don’t use cavity wax, I’ve cut panels out where it’s been used, and it seems that it works well, but only where it hit the panel. It doesn’t seem to seep into the seams.

[@joeycrooker1282]

Nice job...........be sure to coat those A/M parts with something on the inside, a porous primer is what led to the factory failures .........

[@Johnnymidnight]

I always spray the inner with rust prevention paint, and oil to soak into the pinch welds

[@joeycrooker1282]

@@Johnnymidnight I figured you did , the video looked like you put it straight on with just primer ........I use an oil enamel paint two coats for here in Maine...

[@RCCustomRepairs]

I Enjoy the videos John 👌

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thanks you, always glad to hear it 👊🏼

[@One-mg7fz]

Great job John I was wondering why there was no paint code on the truck 🍻

[@Johnnymidnight]

I’ve run into it a couple times on GM trucks, it actually had 19C in the paint code location, which doesn’t jive in my system, and google says is blue 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@billhowe6180]

The little man dont get rich doing body work thats for sure!

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Super fair rate ….. smart business …. return business and im sure owning your own location is a plus , low overhead , great living

[@Johnnymidnight]

Nope, I am fortunate that I’m able to make a living doing it, but it would sure be nice if it was just a little easier some days 😉

[@Johnnymidnight]

I hate to ever complain, I manage to make a living at it, just not getting any younger, and the hours aren’t getting any shorter 😉

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

@@Johnnymidnight i hear ya …. I do lawn and garden biz in delta bc …. I hope to one day visit you up there … im looking to semi retire in a few years and who knows , maybe i can connect and live out my dream loving on cars … i like doing body work and rust repair 👍🏻💪🏻

[@taylorh3930]

Im wondering why you dont use your flange tool and make a flange for your new panel to sit in and to help out with warping

[@Johnnymidnight]

I’ve found that it tends to stretch and warp the metal, might just be the cheap tool that I have

[@jeffglasman19]

Hi John ,I am doing my 95 Z71 rocker panels and cab corners and box fender panels and front fenders . Can you tell me how much epoxy primer, and high build primer, and paint ,and clear I will need.

[@richardsugden7261]

How long do you leave the masking on after painting before removing it ?. I’m just wondering how you avoid peeling off the new paint when removing masking tape from around windows for example.

[@Johnnymidnight]

It always depends on what materials you’re using, temperature, etc. I usually unmask within probably 3 hours or so, or if painting at the end of the day they sit overnight. Always try to pull your tape away from the paint to reduce the risk of lifting a paint edge

[@jeffglasman19]

How long do you need to Waite for the paint to dry or cure, before you can hit it with a polisher. And in the winter ,how long do you need to Waite or cure the paint before it can be put out in -20 below weather.

[@Johnnymidnight]

I usually let it sit overnight before polishing, same thing if it’s in a warm shop overnight, shouldn’t be a problem to put out in the cold

[@XTCMatrix]

Would it be possible to use the welding mask lens clipped infront of the camera to show us the welding? I wonder if the welding lens is strong enough filter to not kill the sensor?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Definitely something to consider, I’ll give it a try sometime and see what works 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tomscott4723]

Thanks!

[@Johnnymidnight]

Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏼

[@Sugarkryptonite]

Thanks again, John. I was just wondering about the welding on the wheel arch. I think I saw that you don't weld it fully, only some tack welds and some small seams here and there. That's good enough in your experience with patch panels?

[@Johnnymidnight]

Definitely needs to be 100% welded, it’s usually just quite time consuming, and having to do a ton of small welds, takes more grinding and clean up

[@Sugarkryptonite]

@@Johnnymidnight Thx

[@kylefergus8722]

Hey john, question with a colour being so close would you redo the rocker as well?

[@kylefergus8722]

Personal I wouldn't. I don't think they are visible with the doors closed

[@Johnnymidnight]

No, it really wasn’t terrible, but was noticeable on the box. Definitely close enough on the rockers

[@southron1861]

The customer didn't want the 4x4 decal back on the truck bed?

[@Johnnymidnight]

No, I always ask, people rarely ever want them back on.

[@ronmacdonnell4793]

I messed up my SS Silverado box by keeping the panel squared corners..You live you learn 😢

[@Johnnymidnight]

Yeah, unfortunately I’ve seen it many times, it’s a small thing but makes a huge difference

[@silvercommander]

Have u ever (or anyone requested) done a repair that may not last but last long enough to get rid of a car? And did you do it?

[@Johnnymidnight]

I’m kind of picky about doing that type of stuff, it takes a long time to sort of build a reputation for doing decent work, that type of thing always seems to come back on a guy

[@silvercommander]

@Johnnymidnight yeah I get it. I've done it, but only on my personal stuff.

[@Johnnymidnight]

@@silvercommanderme too, unfortunately my own junk never gets the same attention as customer stuff, usually just a big rush ☹️

[@petersmart1999]

Shopline are only prime colors correct

[@Johnnymidnight]

No, I have full variant decks

[@danamcintyre3565]

Isn't just grand to be vertically challenged, John maybe your dirt nibbs are coming off your ladder ? I hate having to drag a ladder around just to paint those roofs and hoods ! I had the same thing happen to me years ago on a Mitsubishi Lancer. It was a gray color but the pearls in it made a difference in the color, I didn't mix it the paint store did and I had a paint code and I found the difference when u masking it boy what a bummer.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Usually I use a small step ladder each side, but I ran one over last week 😂. I’ve since picked up another, so I don’t have to use the bigger one.

[@442olds7]

1000 bucks for a few paint supplies ...ugh...makes you appreciate a Gallon of old tremclad a bit more hehe.

[@Johnnymidnight]

Absolutely, it’s gotten out of hand, some of the quart size toners on my machine are 6-700 bucks

[@petersmart1999]

That color is terrible to match,actually they all are,but some worse than others. Even blending is a pain!I think the worst ever was some of the Dodge truck colors of the early 90's, 27 variants

[@Johnnymidnight]

I’m usually just a blend everything to be safe guy, but I’ve had very few problem Colors with this shopline system.