How to weld: auto body panels & sheetmetal - tips and tricks - D.I.Y Auto Restoration

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[@fitzyholden1036]

This vid shows that no matter how long you have been doing this kind of work there are still new things to learn. That sandblasting tip is gold.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

The sandblasting trick is the best prep method by far, much better than grinding the back side. Thanks for the comment !

[@LooseNut099]

I agree with the positive comments here, but will add that you’re a great teacher.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really appreciate that ! I enjoy passing on my craft to others.

[@donsmith9081]

For those that are new to welding and working on thinner metal, change your wire, drive rolls and tips to .023 Also, I hope you are using a respirator with the right filters. Great video.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks, definitely agree with the respirator and ppe, I If you're just starting out , .025 would probably be a good choice for thin metal. I use .035 for Everything across the board for up to 1/4. Thanks for the info

[@normajeanesmailka5743]

That's what I said, I do thin shit all the time!

[@immanutt4442]

Very clear and concise ... one of the best tutorials for sheet metal plug welding preparation and finish

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That comment means a lot, thank you Sir I really appreciate it !

[@jasonbennett8455]

Hell yeah brother as a welder I tell all the lads that have not been to school or don't know or New welding is 95 percent prep and 5 percent pull the trigger when the helmet drops the bullshit stop's God bless from Canada eh

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Fit up and prep ! geetings from America !

[@JP-vs1ys]

genius bit about the little sand blasting tool. great tips. thanks.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! yeah that's the best method I've seen or used.

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

Great, helpful information. Thank you!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for supporting the channel !

[@djphx0001]

That’s awesome to be the first thumbs up on this video! Thank you for all the knowledge 🙏

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That is super ! Thank you Sir !

[@jonathanvidal3073]

Haven't seen that one on KZbin ! Great advice, thanks for sharing.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks, that tip is the best way to prep for welding. Thanks for the comment !

[@deuceman32]

Closing in on 17K subs! 6700 views in 18 hrs. Really starting to rock and roll, Robert, and that is very good to see.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Along way from the silver button.... but I'm happy with what I have ! Started in 2021, 182 videos.... I think I'm finally starting to figure this out.... Thanks for always supporting the channel ! you are valued !

[@kitchenengineer1731]

That was a really great presentation, best one I can ever recall seeing.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome ! Thank you for that compliment !

[@JuanLopez-sx1er]

Thank You Sir For A Great VIDEO GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 🙏🇺🇸🙏

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome. Thank you and made the lord bless you and your family richly in the new year

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Serious advise.. Dan-Co Fab 😅

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Guzzi. That's a cool blaster that keeps things clean. Nice job on those plug welds. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I love that little blaster ! Thanks for the support and comment !

[@joelkoonce8559]

Much appreciation , Your expertise is perfection. I have done PDR and paint repair for the car Dealerships for 25 years ( mobile) . Recently a Dealership gave Me a bay to set up in ( rent free ) I'm learning light to moderate rust repair, I live in Alaska, lots of decent trucks with rust above the wheel arch. 😊

[@guzzifabrication3448]

A rent free space, that's awesome ! I have plenty of rust repair videos in the playlists. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@paulharvey1947]

About to start some rust repair on my 2002 F150. Never done this before and an glad I found your channel. Keep them coming

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's awesome. I hope the video helps, I've got a 182 other videos. You should be able to find something that will help you out there. In the playlist, if you run into trouble. Ask a question in the comments. I'll do my best to help you out.

[@paulharvey1947]

@@guzzifabrication3448 you already got me to order the spot sandblasting tool. If you have a link to a shopping list where you could get something for the things we buy could help you some and us trying to do the best job we can A LOT

[@vehdynam]

Great tips ! I especially like that little sandblaster. Thanks.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir!

[@user-rb5el7zt5y]

Hey Guzzi. Great video. I'm restoring a 1940 Buick and I'm new at this. It's a hobby. I love that vacuum blaster. I will look into one. Amazon has one with a recovery system and a vacuum system. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. Hey thanks for the info on the spot blaster good luck with your 1940 !

[@user-rb5el7zt5y]

Hey Guzzi. I like the fact that you answer comments. I do the same. I figure if gearheads take the time to watch and make a comment about my channel, I should show the same respect and at least answer the comment. I enjoy sharing any info that may help others👍👍🍁

[@kengough5186]

Always enjoy your tips ,thanks for your videos!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Really appreciate you supporting the channel ! Thank you !

[@AlphaBobFloridaOverlord]

LOVED THIS! Thank you for taking the time, and having the generosity, to share your talents!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for supporting the channel !

[@timallen6025]

“ And there that is” . Yes sir. I love your years of experience distilled into this..

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !!

[@maxenielsen]

Nice! Thank you!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@JustinRoberts-nm6un]

Every time I watch your videos Guzzi, I learn some great Tech Tips. Thank you for all the great content.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really appreciate you supporting the channel, you are very valued thanks again !

[@OldJoe212]

I've also seen a flattened drill bit to remove the paint on the back-side sheet metal. Anyway, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍

[@user-th6gv9jh6z]

Thanks for the tip, looks like a great project

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@24-7flounderproblem]

Wow that seemed easy enough...❤

[@guzzifabrication3448]

😎

[@frankkennedy5361]

Had not seen that precise sandblasting before. Great tip. Thank you for sharing.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for commenting and supporting the channel

[@gerharddeale6506]

Hi from South Africa,, good video thanks

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! Greetings from 🇺🇸

[@davegallucci9327]

Excellent information! Thank you.😊

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I hope it helps you do the best shot you can on your projects

[@rickjackson3414]

Looks fantastic! I’m going to go get me a lil blaster/vac ! Great tips.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

You will not regret it ! Thanks for watching !

[@johnkozero6842]

Very nice job welding that panel. That Lincoln welder is a great welder that is what i use

[@guzzifabrication3448]

My mig and tig welder are both lincoln plus I have a lincoln 250 gtx on a trailer.

[@collisnaylor839]

Nice job. Thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for the comment and supporting the channel !

[@BlueWidow2010]

Very well said sir...Thank you. I'm work on the same style truck right now.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Very nice I hope there's something here that will help you and you're build

[@kevinvanderlei3271]

Excellent video! Best I've seen for auto body welding, thank you!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir and thank you for supporting the channel !

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Great information 👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!

[@luislimasarmando]

Clearly example that “Is not the arrow, is the indio” a mexican saying. In a globalized world we need people like you, lot of good comments to do like: look the brands a lot of people trying to call attention with sophisticated brands and your explanations, still thinking you are the level people should have putting attention on it. 5th video and still having me entertained you deserve glory 👍🏽🔥

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's an awesome compliment ! your support is very valued, thank you for your supporting the channel !

[@tonyv1952]

Very good details, I’m glad I watched you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@franksgarage8551]

Nice work. Paying attention to detail is where it makes the difference.

[@wintonhudelson2252]

As soon as the weather breaks, I'm starting back on my '32 5 window. You're video is great, Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you ! I haven't worked on a 32 in quite awhile! Good luck on your project !

[@stevejanka361]

Good morning, that is a excellent technique. Those welds look factory. Thanks for another fine video. You take care and good luck.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir ! glad you like the information, trying to pass on solid techniques for the guys working on their projects at home.

[@johndoe43]

Good job.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@rakentrail]

With thinner gauge sheet metal you can reduce your heat input and distortion by switching up your shielding gas to a low CO2 formula. One shop I worked at we had a lot of 90-10 Ag to CO2 as we did a lot of spray transfer on thicker metals. The 90-10 on sheet metal reduces the heat and penetration that 75-25 will give you. If you have access to a low CO2 gas, give it a try. It may get you out of a jamb!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for the comment and the input !

[@Juliovee123]

Rob! Good to see you back man, that Harley video really blew up had like 200K views in two days. Love to see you work brother, take care of yourself we need you around!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey brother good to hear from you, just rock n rolling here in Texas, getting back into KZbin.

[@LeftForDeadGarage]

Great video.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!!

[@fireball7671]

Beautiful work man, your a true professional.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother

[@stevedyer2003]

Quality sheet metal work like this deserves more exclusive products. Rustoleum has its place (frame, etc...). Etching primer or Epoxy would have been a better option. Keep up the good work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey thanks for the comment and the input !

[@superrf85]

Watching this video was the most valuable 10 minutes of my day and I learned a lot, thank you. Very nice work and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really appreciate your comment ! That's my aim with this channel to help you guys at home with solid, professional advise.

[@wyliecoyote1]

Such a good job cant even see at the surface that any welding was done, very smooth.👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

The funny part is the distance between doing a job correctly and half baked usually isn't that far.... whatever a person does they should take pride in it to be the best they can be. Thank you for the compliment !🙂

[@javierv.r.6977]

You do it so well that it seems to be easier than it really is. Thank you for sharing your technique of doing things well. Greetings from Ensenada, Baja California Mexico

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey thank you for the comment ! it's just hard work and following in the formula.... greetings from 🇺🇸

[@rakkassan2187]

Thank you.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for supporting the channel !

[@raymaccord7463]

Thank you for some great instructions I have that same project very soon and certainly appreciate this video.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I hope I mentioned something in the video that will help you in your project. Thanks for watching good luck on your project

[@user-pr6rt2vv9b]

Great

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@stevencrane2053]

Thanks for the tips .👍👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir for watching and supporting the channel !

[@ronbunker5778]

Excellent!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !!

[@claytonreed7489]

Wow great video, great information I have learned!!!!!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Awesome !!!

[@SpankysHotRodsandCustoms]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Than you @SpankysHotRodsandCustoms !

[@Novarider72]

Again, nice clean work. Thank you for the tips godless, bro

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for supporting the channel !

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Nice work, T/Y!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@jeremyolson2596]

Awesome work!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@samuelsmith2522]

Wow! Where do you come up with all these tricks, i really love your channel 😀👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I've been in this industry too long.... Haha. Thanks for supporting the channel !

[@fredreyez7614]

Wow!... excellent vid on subject

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother !

[@Chevchild]

Nice technique ! Thanks

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for watching !

[@scottsullivan1464]

Thank you for posting this. I am going to binge watch your channel

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Awesome ! but I have 182 videos uploaded..... Thanks for your support ! like and share.

[@user-rb5el7zt5y]

Heyy Guzzi. I like what you are doing so I subbed to your channel. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey man, I really appreciate the sub. I'll put out my best work for you. Thanks for supporting the channel

[@michiganracer1181]

Great content, thanks for sharing your techniques, spot on.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

THank you Sir !

[@rhondakendrick2563]

VERY NICE JOB

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you !

[@darrylsdiy62]

Wow beautiful work

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@UnconventionalMetal]

Your subs are really taking off lately 👍. Solid content

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@DansGarageNC]

Hi, New subscriber here. I was not going to watch your video since I can weld a booger and grind it smooth for days. I though I might learn something so I watched it. Very impressed with the quality of the video and the instructional content. I definitely learned something and believe the best tip is that spot blaster. I will be getting one of those before my next build. Now, onto your other videos to see what else I can learn. Thanks!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I'm glad you could use things out of the video !! I really appreciate you supporting the channel and value each subscriber thanks !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I really appreciate the support ! I'm happy that you were able to pull something you can use from the video.Thank you for the subscription.Welcome to the family !

[@perezm714]

I like it, I like it a lot.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@glennwilbur2546]

Thanks for sharing some golden tips to us that we can use in our garages !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad you can use the info !

[@TallStarlite]

That's to nice of a weld for me because now I wouldn't be able to identify where the welds were incase I had to remove for some reason. I just wouldn't sand them smooth. I been doing the same but I would just use a scribe tool to scrap off the plug weld surface. Thanks for the tip !

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Hey thanks for the input and thanks for supporting the channel !

[@wim0104]

solid knowledge!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@explorer8888]

Great video! Subscribed!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you for the subscription and welcome to the family !

[@markannarino9559]

Thanks for the advice, good simple formula

[@DRS-TOOLS]

Cool

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍

[@charlieromeo7663]

Nice job. I learned something today. Thanks

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks you and me both brother I learn something new everyday too

[@gregsmart6756]

thanks buddy really helpfull

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Glad you could use it brother

[@tomswope4208]

I have been watching your quarter panel replacements on all your impala builds. You do excellent work! I was wondering if you have ever used NOS quarter and if so what was the difference. I have a 1969 impala convertible and I have NOS convertible quarters for it.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thats a great question and I want to caution you..... unless they are true N.O.S made in the 70s... it's not really N.O.S I've seen genuine GM parts they are pushing these days.... watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH_IdnR6hJqLa5I That video will tell you all you need to know about what they are selling as N.O.S. parts. Thanks for the compliment and thank you for supporting my channel ! you are very valued !

[@gregcampbell3064]

Great video! Very good tips! I'd like to add one tip I use, plug weld pliers. They really help when your plug isn't as tight as it should be prior to welding. Just my tip to others.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for the info

[@bruceperron3796]

That 40 dollar can of weld thru primer can sometimes lock up in the can after using it,to prevent this turn the can upside down immediately after using and spray air thru nozzle to clean spray tip,the carefully replace cap and store it upside down,do this every time without exception.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks for the info !

[@CharlieMoDank14]

Nice

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you Sir !

[@TimeSurfer206]

80% prep, 20% work. The formula for success.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

KaaBooom !

[@johngersna3263]

Outstanding young man! Where can we get the blaster that vacuums the sand? It kinda looks like it's something that Eastwood might sell.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I picked that one up a harbor freight several years back, I don't think they still sell them. It came with different cones, super little blaster.

[@johngersna3263]

@@guzzifabrication3448 I decided to let my fingers do the walking and I found it or one that looks like it on Tractor Supply's website for $12.99. If they have it I'll definitely get one. Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@Novarider72]

God bless

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thank you novarider God bless you and family.

[@Novarider72]

@guzzifabrication3448 Yeah, I've done a fair amount of metal work myself. I don't like to do bad metal work. So it takes me a little time to get just right. So, I appreciate the tips that you show in metal prep. I'd rather spend more time doing the metal work correctly. Cause you know that's your work. You can hide it in body filler and get away with it. But you'll know deep down that you could have done a better job. So I'd rather spend time to make the Metal work clean so that there isn't very much bodybuilding Filler needed a very thin amount if really any. So it takes me time. I got some videos. You can see if you want to check it out. Take care

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@Novarider72 Metalwork done correctly always takes time, but it's the foundation EVEYTHING else is built on..... I'll check out your channel.

[@Novarider72]

@guzzifabrication3448 awesome thanks ,yeah, a lot of the time l just want to get done with what ever area I'm working on so l can move on , lt take discipline to not rush on from doing the finish work good.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

@@Novarider72 I know, right....

[@PacificEdibleSeaweed]

👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks brother !

[@jeffreylonigro4081]

Great video, as always. I scratch the e-coat off my panels with a pick. I don’t think blasting is a good idea because you’re going to force sand between the panels which will hold moisture and possibly cause rust. So when they are all laid up, holes drilled, I scratch them clean and blast with air. Just my $.02

[@guzzifabrication3448]

You saw how tightly clamped the panels were, no chance of sand between the panels. Thanks

[@akjeff64]

Another good trick is to use a dull drill bit to remove the coatings..great video!

[@LTDan-pk3mx]

Oh my goodness! Great fantastic video & even Better teaching! For the encapsulater have you tried KBS out of indiana? Its Kleen Blast Seal I love it and its always pliable after it dries. Thanks again! I'm 100% sure i will Subscribe!

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I appreciate the info, I will check them out and thanks for the sub !

[@hectorcalderon3011]

Please leave a link for the media blaster

[@rsonweb2060]

I'm always confused on what to do with EDP coated pieces. Do they need to be top coated? Thanks for another outstanding video.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Yes the EDP needs to be prepped and top coated, it's an excellent corrosion barrier but has no UV protection

[@rsonweb2060]

@@guzzifabrication3448 Thank you.

[@jtw37]

Great work and info much appreciated. Where can I get the blaster?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That's a great question. Unfortunately, I don't know if they make it anymore. I purchased that a couple of years ago at harbor freight

[@patate7929]

Seam sealler also 😮😮

[@guzzifabrication3448]

You don't seam seal until you're ready to paint.... try again

[@007380]

Where can I find that sandblasting gun that you were using? Nice video BTW,

[@guzzifabrication3448]

both of those came from harbor freight

[@djparn007]

👍👍👍

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Thanks !

[@davepeeters6518]

Great video - thanks for putting this together. Any links or information on the blaster with vacuum you used?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

I bought that years ago at harbor freight, unfortunately it looks like they may not be available anymore. I'll keep an eye out if I find any I'll message you .

[@davepeeters6518]

@@guzzifabrication3448 thanks for the fast answer - I will check around

[@kenthuntsingersr7501]

I’ve been looking for this video a long time. All I ever see is panel welding with big gobs left over after welding that require heavy grinding. What kind of tips do you have for butt welding panels? Thanks.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIqwpWCHhqqlmdE

[@gado6438]

I bet those spot blasters are real cheap.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Under $30.

[@johnsutter1497]

Have you ever used the millermatic 250x? Did you get good results?

[@guzzifabrication3448]

Miller makes welders ?

[@normajeanesmailka5743]

Dude try .024 can weld thinner metal than .035!:)

[@guzzifabrication3448]

👍

[@user-yo5xw1xn7e]

What brand is that portable sandblasting that picks up the sand.

[@guzzifabrication3448]

That one came from harbor freight

[@user-yo5xw1xn7e]

Thank you!

[@MrTexasSteve]

@@guzzifabrication3448 I don't think they still sell it. The one from Tractor Supply is also no longer available. Seems they are all $75+ now....