Severe Rust Repair - Lower Quarter Patch Panel Installation

From start to finish, this video explains how to repair severely rusted lower quarter panels by cutting out the rust and welding in new sheet metal. Tools, materials and Lakeside Merch below:
🔥 Tin Snips - Wiss Right Cut Aviation Snips
🔥 Patch Panel - Rear Lower Quarter Patch Panel from Raybuck Auto Body Parts
🔥 Air Hammer - Chicago Pneumatic
🔥 Air Hammer Sheet Metal Cutter Bit - Snap On sheet metal ripper PH51C
🔥 Die Grinder - Mac Tools mini die grinder
🔥 Die Grinder Cut Off Wheel - WARRIOR 3 in. x 1/16 in. x 3/8 in. Metal Cut-off Wheels - Harbor F.
🔥 Body Hammer - Martin General-Purpose Pick Hammer with Wood Handle
🔥 Grinder/Sander/Buffer - WARRIOR 10 Amp 7 in. Variable Speed Polisher/Sander - Harbor F.
🔥 Welder - ARCCAPTAIN MIG200
🔥 Welding Clamps - Vise Grip C-Clamp Locking Pliers
🔥 Tape - 3M Automotive Refinish Masking Tape
🔥 Small Sand Blaster - Zendex Speed Blaster Blue Portable Sand Blaster (or similar brand)
🔥 Blasting Media - Black Diamond Fine or Medium from Tractor Supply
🔥 Sanding Board - Keysco Tools 77526
🔥 Primer Gun - Vevor spray gun - s.vevor.com/bfQenn
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🔥 Primer - Auto Body Master Lacquer Primer Surfacer LPG4
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[@DCopp]

I hope you guys appreciate these videos Jerry makes. He is a stand up guy and makes the impossible seem possible. Thanks Lakeside!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome Snake. Thanks for the support - have a great weekend :)

[@djneil7827]

Nice work Jerry. Straight forward getting the rusted area repaired. Love how you re-purposed the good metal from the cut off.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks DJN - I appreciate your comment - have a good weekend :)

[@thomas.vitzak]

This is the right way to repair rust. Nice work. 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Thomas - have a good week my friend 😊

[@MrElvin1975]

Great job!

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

That has to be the most rust repair on a single panel I’ve seen. Looking good Jerry

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's a friend's truck - lets me borrow it to make videos. Definitely needed a new box or should have been driven to the salvage yard but.... I figure someone might need to do the same to save a vehicle if there's no new parts available. Thanks for checking it out Greg :)

[@805ROADKING]

Fine job Bud!! That was fun to watch, can't wait to read the comments on this one!!☻

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for checking it out RK - it'd be nice to have a guy like you in the neighborhood - have a great weekend my friend :)

[@jeeperjeeper2956]

Loved your work

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Aceman597]

Nice work

[@moparnut6286]

Awesome job Jerry have a great weekend!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks my friend - you too - always great to hear from you :)

[@Geoff240ti]

Great work as always!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks GW - have a good weekend :)

[@jumpinjojo]

Great work, Jerry! Always enjoy your videos!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Joseph - appreciate the comment :)

[@landof6377]

Another great video, you do amazing work!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Lando - have a great week :)

[@jjwalker2011]

Love your rust repair videos Jerry. I'm addicted!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks JJ - thanks for watching. Have a good week 👍😊

[@d.e.m8219]

Once again it's a learning experience Thank you, Murph.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome Murph - thanks for watching :)

[@leighbratcher1998]

Excellent job Jerry. Always quality work.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Leigh - have a great weekend :)

[@gregorypeterson9]

Awesome!! making it seem simple.....two thumbs up!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks GP - appreciate the support - have a good weekend :)

[@DaneSaysStuff]

Damn Jerry! What a difference! And as always you make it look easy.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks DSS - appreciate the kind words - have a good weekend :)

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Another job well done, looks great 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks HKR - nice to hear from you - have a good week :)

[@PxssyGalore]

You sir, are amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! I have an old '89 Bronco that needs some work around the rear wheel wells and I'm guessing there will be other surprises. With your help I'm confident that I could do this. Now I just have to buy a house or move into one, because living in an apartment won't work..

[@armychris9148]

That’s a work of art

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Army Chris - have a good week :)

[@randydillman6935]

Nice work Jerry, liked the reusing of the lower qtr for the smaller section. Worked out good. Have a nice weekend! Randy

[@LakesideAutobody]

You have a good weekend to my friend - thanks for watching :)

[@autovive4605]

Simple but very affective work.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks my friend - have a good weekend :)

[@joelkoonce8559]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your commonsense way of repair, especially lap welding.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome Joel - glad you liked the video - have a good weekend :)

[@SprayWayCustoms]

Another great video with awesome tips. Keep the videos coming Jerry 🤝

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks SWC - appreciate you checking it out. Have a good weekend my friend :)

[@tonygoshive785]

Another great repair, Always a joy watching your videos

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for watching Tony - glad you liked it. Have a great weekend :)

[@tonygoshive785]

@@LakesideAutobody and you :)

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Amazing repair as always my friend......You make it look so easy. I like how you reused the metal from the truck, same DNA lol !

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks PSG - same DNA - you're right :)

[@micksroversmg558]

Nice work new subscriber from Britain used too love restoration work before had my burns accident! Now enjoy watching other people putting old rust buckets right tou have done a nice job!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for watching and subscribing. Glad you enjoyed the video - have a good weekend :)

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

You are the man Jerry my Teacher I will never forget what I have learn by watching your videos my friend

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Luis - have a good week my friend 🛠✌😄

[@p.emerson0864]

Awesome!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks P Tucker - thanks for watching :)

[@bradstaffotd4715]

Nice little video looks good keep up the good work and have a great weekend

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Brad - have a good week :)

[@chrisbishop8979]

Getting busy around here with summer in full swing. BUT!! I make time for your rust repair videos!! I always learn something! I am taking a liking to your low rpm, large disk grinder… I bet you are the only one on the Internet that uses that thing!… It makes sense! Low rpm and low heat means no distortion! Thanks for your continued videos and education! Another good one!! Chris in MN!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

That style of grinder (only air tools) is the only thing you'll see used in an actual body shop for the reasons you stated - no heat, no shooting sparks across the shop, no worries about thinning the sheet metal :)

[@RustyGlovebox]

Sure is helpful information . Thanks for the help and take care

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks RG - have a good week :)

[@bluesman6955]

Beautiful work Jerry! Your videos are outstanding. You have an endless supply of rust repair opportunities in Michigan. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks so much for the kind words Bluesman - been very busy lately. Looking at a small garage in town (commercial prop) tomorrow maybe start some small operation of some sort or let Nathan come up with a business idea. Maybe ice cream!!! - can fail with an ice cream store in a vacation town :)

[@saulornelas1510]

​@LakesideAutobody where is your body shop located?

[@lcar9871]

Well done Jerry! This repair was the model of efficiency we all should strive for. Will we see a video of you finishing the job, from painting the repair to your technique for applying the "4x4" decal?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - the painting part but my friend says he doesn't care about the decal - I think it would be a good video - maybe I'll get it for him :)

[@joeycmore]

I learned a long time ago that any worker making a job or task look easy so I'm thinking "hell, I can do that"... then I now know I definitely can't do it, at all. Sir, that definitely looked easy. Thanks for showing how!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the kind words Joey but I'm sure you can do it. The first time it might be challenging but the times after get easier and easier :)

[@rockyhamilton6664]

Love ur videos. So much to learn.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Rocky - appreciate the comment :)

[@rockyhamilton6664]

@@LakesideAutobody ,ur welcome, I want to a technical college back in the 80,s for autobody. Did it on the side for friends and family. Never did use it at any business. I like doing bodywork. I love ur teaching. Ur not like the other guy on utube, he's always yelling, cussing. He teaches DIY auto school, u may know who am talking bout. Keep putting out the great videos, I be watching!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@rockyhamilton6664 Thanks again Rocky - I have seen that channel before. Have a good weekend my friend 😊

[@ntstudio28]

Master!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks NTS - have a good weekend :)

[@richardstone5241]

The DAMNED auto industry could have prevented this kind of rust damage years ago but didn't and won't instead they cover these areas with stinking plastic so we as consumers don't realize the damage being done.

[@gm-lb9oe]

Hi Jerry, awesome video again. Could you do a video as to the diffrent types of metal one can use. Some say dont use anything but satin coated? Not to sure if there are many diffrent formulations ,etc of metal. Thx, have a wonderful weekend!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good video idea GM - I'll write that down. Here's what I use www.alro.com/divsteel/Metals_Gridpt.aspx?gp=0055&gpn=A1008%20CR&Mat=CARBON%20STEEL&Type=Sheet but have had good luck with almost any sheet metal - i.e. used panels, scrap sheet metal, even galvanized sheet metal (grind the coating off where you weld) :)

[@stevemaclean2009]

Great video. I Reilly enjoyed it. Could you provide more or an explanation on how you were able to make body line. You were using the hammer and dolly but i'd like an explanation on how that tequnique works. I saw how you used the tape line to help form the body line when sanding.l the filler.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's a couple vids that may help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3PMiGirhrNgebM *** kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH2yoZuOjciUeck or *** kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2eZpZlmqdWYp9E Let me know if you need more help on this topic :)

[@sebastianricci6517]

Great work Subbing

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Seb - have a good week :)

[@mikehannigan848]

I mean any video that starts out with a nibler...10/10

[@LakesideAutobody]

👍🛠😊

[@BruceLyeg]

Nice job as always Jerry. I used to work at a place that used the catch phrase "Auto Body like it never happened" in their ads. Your work reminds me of that. Have a great weekend!

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that Bruce - always a pleasure reading your comments - have a good weekend :)

[@BACK2LIFE29]

Great job as usual Jerry… were those gas or flux welds u used?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Gas - Gas is easier and cleaner than flux but flux can be used for sure - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmmak2SuoayinNk

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Best bodyman to do it on KZbin!!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're a nice guy UPK - always appreciate your positive comments. Have a great weekend my friend 😊

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@LakesideAutobody have a great weekend Jerry!

[@collinoulton6919]

In step 4 prepare for filler after sanding the welds you spray the welds with something what is that? Thanks for the Great video

[@LakesideAutobody]

That was a mini sand blaster. It cleans the welds really well - filler stick awesome to sand blasted metal. The blaster is listed in the vid description and the blasting media is from Tractor Supply - red or black bag. Feel free to ask any other ?s 👍💯

[@shinealight9433]

Knowledgeable Skillful Craftsman. Thanks so much for making these videos! Have a "74 Pantera" needs rust work and paint, can I bring to you.?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Wow - that's a very cool car. I actually don't do work outside of the family. I restore cars and sell them and repair clean title wrecks - just doing it for video material. Where are you located?

[@shinealight9433]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks for your quick reply. What you're able to do is awesome. I'll keep watching your work.

[@clownpocket]

Man I love this. I bought a mig welder to fix my van. What is meant by “tap” the seam? Are you hitting it with a hammer, or just filling with body filler?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's a video that explains it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJikcmeGeZ14i9U this one too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oofOmGqJnLmqaZI

[@rogerstephens8980]

Ithink if you read directions on some newer fillers they say for use over bare metal only . The one I use will stick to any metal. Oldays primer and bondo may have a hard time sticking so Chrysler came up with the epoxy thing In professional shops they dont use it any more they use metal to metal primer. I did not know people still used epoxy until I watched some utube stuff. It is a good adhesion promoter in the old days we used it on new parts and bumpers it would still work for that.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good points Roger - your right most shops go direct to metal - filler and primers - no epoxy 1st. Thanks for your comment :)

[@mikehannigan848]

Lakeside Autobody:Have Rust? Will Repair!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the support Mike - have a good weekend :)

[@mikehannigan848]

@@LakesideAutobody No Problem Boss, hopefully the weather will be better on your side of the lakes.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@mikehannigan848 No worries about lack of water here 💦💦💦💦💦💦

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

What grit do you use to buzz the welds down? Would a 40 grit be suitable?

[@LakesideAutobody]

40 grit fiber resin disks. Try Benchmark Abrasives - they have reasonable prices :)

[@SamFBM]

is that a vevor weder ? gun looks same as my blue machine sounds like it too, fan always on and the click once you let go

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's actually an ARCCAPTAIN MIG200 - I like it - has a big easy to read interface and welds really nice on the MIG setting. Do you have a Vevor? Like it?

[@jimrogers333]

Professional RUST Repairer... HQ in MICHIGAN... that is job security!! It's heartbreaking how many late model trucks and cars rot here. : ( Question, and I know nothing about welding, but will water get in that lap joint? Will that be more prone to rust in the future than a butt joint? Why a lap joint over a butt joint on that patch panel? ( just curious, not second guessing a professional). Thank you for all you do and sharing amazing content and videos!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's a good video explaining in better detail than I could explain here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHqsoKGAhLulpZY All or most quality body shops use a combination of lap and butt depending on the area you are welding. Lap for areas where you can tap the seam down butt for more rigid areas like door jambs, rockers, edges, etc. I think lap lasts longer than butt actually - probably cause you can tap the seam down and the filler acts as a buffer between the seam and the finish. You really don't want a seam right under the finish - most likely the seam will end up showing later on.

[@gordonhampton3429]

What grinding disc do use for grinding welds

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sorry I didn't list that in the description. A 36 grit fiber resin disk from Benchmark Abrasives - benchmarkabrasives.com/collections/aluminum-oxide-resin-fiber-discs

[@robertrobert1971]

In your opinion, what do you recommend for a waterproof filler on that type of repair?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Any fiberglass reinforced filler is water proof and will work for you. Evercoat Everglass, Bondo Glass, etc

[@robertrobert1971]

@@LakesideAutobody Do you have a favorite for that area where there's a lot of road spray and roadblast?

[@XTCMatrix]

hey Jim, how come your videos are blurry sometimes? Lens full of bondo dust? Kidding but not really.. love ya though and all the content you provide sir!

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'll check the lens each time - thanks for reminding me. I think I zoom in too close sometimes and the camera (only $220) can't deal with the light and distance - maybe to dark sometimes for a close shot. Not sure - I'll keep an eye out for those times. Thanks for alerting me - have a good weekend :)

[@jeeperjeeper2956]

👍

[@stevec8912]

What was that blue gun you used after grinding down welds?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Zendex Speed Blaster Blue Portable Sand Blaster (or similar brand) - It's called a SPEED BLASTER. All the products and tools are listed in the description Steve - feel free to ask ?s if needed - have a good weekend :)

[@javien108]

Where are you located I’d like you to do my old Acura as I plan on holding on to it for a while but trying to find someone who does rust repair in Ohio is a issue apparently

[@LakesideAutobody]

Upper Michigan but I'm limited to working on only personal vehicles otherwise I get a friendly visit from the township :)

[@jeeperjeeper2956]

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[@craigmyers5569]

You didnt show tapping the seam down. Did you just use the hammer and how much depth fid you take it down?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sorry about that. Here's exactly how to do it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJikcmeGeZ14i9U

[@craigmyers5569]

Thank you

[@TheForerunner117]

Do you use a gas shielded mig?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes. Gas MIG is the easiest creates the nicest welds but flux core will work too - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5SaeKqcbd5nj8U

[@TheForerunner117]

@@LakesideAutobody I just picked up a 2009 RAM with a damaged front fender, and some bad rust in the usual places. Trying to avoid buying repair panels for everything. Easily 600$ probably to do everything that way. But shaping wheel wells and rear lower quarters feels daunting just to save a few hundred bucks. Gonna watch a few more of your videos to psyche myself up for it before deciding what way to go. I’ve got the hammers and the dolly’s. Just don’t own any kind of breaks.

[@jimurrata6785]

Did you get a new welder Jerry? That ground clamp looks bright and shiny! Hope you have a great weekend. 🙂

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - been using an ARCCAPTAIN MIG200 - pretty inexpensive and weld a lot like my older Miller - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIvMnHybfZKGjbM

[@martybeaudry5747]

pro

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Marty - appreciate that :)

[@frundlemud]

A real bodger.

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's good right?

[@jonathanyates5198]

A real pro

[@jaylacey1637]

At least someone’s noticed

[@bugeyev8]

caveman body guy....stuck in 1973

[@LakesideAutobody]

In '73 my dad was brazing or using fiberglass for rust repairs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5XVfa2pr5eYgsk

[@jeeperjeeper2956]

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[@jeeperjeeper2956]

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