Mechanic Reacts to Body Repair Fails

[@LaPetitWookiee]

$41k is not a quote. $41k is a ‘We don’t want to do this. Go away!’ price.

[@axel995r]

Dammit, beat me to it.

[@Lurch-Bot]

$41k is a warning to not buy a Tesla or Rivian.

[@LaPetitWookiee]

@@Lurch-Bot Tesla’s track-record is a warning not to buy a Tesla. As for Rivian, EV’s were a thing a hundred years ago and the problems they faced then are still the issue now. Infrastructure, Price, Value & Fit for Purpose. Synthetic fuel and/or Hydrogen are the future.

[@Sam-go3mb]

Pretty sure it's because the Rivian is basically a single giant body panel lmao

[@foxtrot2134]

you mean it's a Sandro price? XD

[@emilealpha2392]

Everyone complaing about "hes not a real mechanic why is he on Real Mechanic Sutff?". Do you all recall the episodes with drift guys, cops, repo guys, and other non mechanics giving commentary? Quit yappin, this is good content. Oldheads just mad that he's young. We all start somewhere.

[@MaverickGaming]

Because those episodes were about cars that did the thing the guests specialized in; drift guys in videos that featured cars drifting, cops in videos featuring illegal car mods, repo guys in videos about repos. Tristan is in a mechanic video, and he's not a mechanic. Seriously, people watch this show to see mechanic fails and how to properly do it right. If you don't have someone on the show that can deliver that, then you just have a mashup of videos with host reactions.

[@Deletirium]

"Yappin," "oldheads," god, what a boomer. Lol.

[@steeljawX]

@@MaverickGaming Okay. So Bob Hall and Steph are experts in failed auto tech inventions is what you're saying. Sandro and Angelina are the go to sages when it comes to any and all international motorsports. Everyone that has been on screen as host is absolutely qualified and knowledgeable about the subject including the RMS hosts themselves (who the majority of aren't qualified auto mechanics) of that video except Tristan....Or maybe due to Donut losing some of their main headlining hosts, they're trying different other auto mechanical content creators (amateurs and pros) to be hosts to see if they can fit into their company. This is really just a growing pains issue and it seems like there's an awful lot of needless gear grinding going on in the back. If you don't like him, you don't like him. That's not that big of a deal, just don't go screaming that we all need to see that you've sh*t yourself over your distress about him showing up on RMS. Besides, do you even realize what Tristan brings to the table? He IS that punk kid who looked up a bunch of KZbin and TikTok videos on how to lower your springs and tried it himself and knows how bad of an idea it is FIRST HAND. He's basically filling in as the new generation poster kid of why you need to listen to the pros. If you don't care for that then find some other way to cope with Gen Alpha crashing multi million dollar vintage vehicles for video likes and then asking for donations later. If they never learn how to care for the nice things then we're just going to lose them all.

[@ginger_nosoul]

A channel evolves and expectations doesnt go down

[@t.mendous7922]

You dingus, those were all professionals in their fields. You’re right tho this is good content, I’m not arguing with that

[@ZergrushEddie]

I think Tristan would be a good fit for making a video on “home mechanic v. professional mechanic.” Him stating he would use a spray instead of taping off and the other guy replying “but then you have a contaminant” is a great lesson in why something *could* be easy but is different than how a 9-5 mechanic would handle it. Call it “DIY or Pay Up!” Could also be used to show people how to do minor stuff like oil change, fluid check, etc.

[@nickkavanagh8094]

And to add to the why all the Tristan hate debate, dude has confidence as well as humility. He tried to tint. He lost, and him admitting it is a little "warning: real mechanic (tinter, wrapper, detailer, body person) shiz ahead .. undertake at own risk!"

[@kaiser5284]

That's a great take! I think that would be a sick series. I'd definitely watch it! It could especially be helpful for people like me who love working on cars but frankly don't have the time to go to school for it on the side or what have you. Most of my technique or knowledge comes from strictly learning online. I think it'd be great to learn those mistakes before I make em!

[@dachosenone207]

Ohhh when he said "No Glass" then showed the clip. I remembered him wasting a lot of effort installing his Windshield on his video

[@dacliber3146]

RIP DONUT

[@noahhabbershaw8177]

​@dachosenone207 he seems like the weird awkward kind of kid that would go to a street takeover just just rev bomb his civic.

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

The do it yourself body work starter pack. It includes: 1. One big can of bondo 2. Two spray cans of expansion foam 3. Four tubes of JB weld. 4. Cheapest paint possible 5. Two cans of rubber rocker guard.

[@37sarcastic]

Let me add; 1b. 120 grit sandpaper

[@StretchyMCAU]

Also you're only allowed to get 1 of those items per trip to the auto store

[@Justin-vr5zn]

@@37sarcastic sandpaper? wtf is that for? he said "do it yourself" kit, so that means we aint sanding jacksh*t. for those suffering from a Sarcasm Detection Deficiency, I was NOT being serious... HOWEVER, if anyone has body rust and knows they aren't going to remove all the rust and sand it properly... take a look at Rustoleum Rust Reformer. Spray it over all rusted areas, no need to sand the rust off. I actually used it on the floor of my old beater work van, as the truck was basically pure rust at that point. I hit it with a couple cans of rubber coating spray after that and called it a day... Did it look like sh*t when I was done? Absolutely. Did I care? Absolutely f*cking not. It saved me an insane amount of time, worked perfectly and held up for years of use and heavy abuse until I ended up taking the truck off the road for other reasons. I wouldn't use it on my main truck or my car, but a beater? sure thing. and thank you to Rustoleum for sponsoring today's comment. use my code to get 100% off your order at checkout.

[@blvkoz3538]

Forgot about the 24 pack of Miller light and the "see?! Doesn't look bad right??!"

[@brentlloyd7908]

forgot the 2 rolls of duck tape

[@tfkns_14]

Y'all know that Angie and Sandro have real, grown-ass adult jobs outside of this channel right?? They can't possibly always be available to shoot every single one of these videos. The Tristan haters just don't like Tristan bc he's young and has a different type of humor - you all can clown around with the big personalities all day but low-key personalities like his have a place at RMS/Donut too, because as much as I love Sandro and the rest, not everyone in this audience has your same sense of humor. I think Tristan's great, keep him around!

[@OLI-vx1md]

Snap dude.. I think he's a friggin champ and a great fit to the channels ✨🤘✨

[@emilealpha2392]

Based comment

[@Yvolve]

People don't like change. This happens to every channel/tv show that changes the regular cast. It takes time for people to adjust and appreciate them. At first they can only see the things the new person is not, compared to the other cast. Tristan isn't that low key I think, he's pretty energetic and outgoing, in a good way. I like him, the first video was a bit odd, as I had never seen him before, but he does a good job and fits in well. I like that he is not afraid to talk about his mistakes and failures. That's where you learn and understanding what went wrong only helps.

[@Deletirium]

Lol, it's already been said 50 times, but you just gotta make sure everybody knows you believe the correct thing too. 😂

[@tallguygreg]

You get it, dude. This is the exact same mindset I've had. His sense of humor is definitely younger than mine lol. And that's ok because I'm not the only individual in the fanbase.

[@RUPPARUPP]

“Dudes a victim of an avengers movie” what a line haha

[@user-hu4ol2ip5o]

He's got a witty line for everything, I love this guy

[@Amber9572]

Yeah, I was thinking a transformers movie, it looks like it got stepped on!

[@donventura3844]

That A pillar Rust damage looks like a leaky sunroof drain that was never addressed

[@Justin-vr5zn]

I think that is likely a big part of the problem. It looks like there was physical damage (tree limb falling on the car breaking the windshield and A-pillar seems likely, or maybe a car accident, or idk doesn't matter) but it looks like there is definitely a break in the metal with a couple cracks (it almost looks like the A-pillar isn't even attached) and looks like JB Weld or Bondo or some crap. No matter what's going on, it wasn't fixed properly AND now the sunroof isn't draining properly, the water is getting in the car, making everything 100 times worse or were you thinking the leak caused damage and it was incorrectly repaired?

[@Lurch-Bot]

That reminds me I have to lube my sunroof and check the drain.

[@nonyabiz2777]

Ya I can see that also the body lines are horrible so possibly body damage to.

[@CompleteHealthControl]

Legit. Had a 2017 rogue and 3yrs later the dealer was taking apart the entire upper of the vehicle and drying it out for days because of sunroof channel design issue

[@BarretKruse]

Didn't think of that - thought it looked cut at the bottom for some reason too

[@marcosclegane6421]

Man the Tristen hate is wild. I get if he’s not your cup of tea but it’s nice to have a dude in the channel that’s stoked to learn and try new things.

[@horrorfan1122]

I wasn't sold on him at first, but I think it's a good dynamic to have him there with more experienced mechanics, because he's able to ask some interesting questions that wouldn't have been asked otherwise.

[@georgenaidoo9553]

No

[@bambootherainwing8070]

I like him, he's very energetic! Def good for Donut and RMS.

[@bambootherainwing8070]

​@@georgenaidoo9553 yes.

[@CaliKrome]

He's alright. Definitely towards the younger crowd (i'm 35)

[@ashenmoonclash]

Body shop wanting 41k for the Rivian repair was a shop that didn't want to deal with it😂

[@emgriffiths9743]

If you follow the factory procedure you have to replace the side of the truck

[@AA-zv6yo]

Rich rebuilds?

[@AceOfBlackjack]

Rivians are notorious for using all of the body panels as support for the other side. You have to replace all of the 5k pieces individually with a lift.

[@dancedancerevolvingdoor]

awesome longer video learned about rms last week almost already done watching all the videos glad to have more and more fresh content thank you rms

[@rolha666]

Sandro , Angie and Steph are the holy trio.

[@GRiiZZ]

I'll add Paul too for the Four Horsemen lineup

[@PrivateLongo]

Yes!!!😊

[@odditeastv]

Miss their vibe on this series

[@cornovii3012]

The guy straightening the car with a bar is Arthur Tussik, he will be using the bar to get the car close to shape so he can unpick any damaged areas to replace.

[@Beebop-ow9ge]

Haven’t heard that name in a long time, he does absolutely horrendous work, the end result looks good but his repair procedures absolutely come nowhere close to manufacture repair procedures

[@cornovii3012]

@@Beebop-ow9ge Better than new in Russia 🤣

[@Beebop-ow9ge]

@@cornovii3012 you’re not wrong

[@MrYfrank14]

In Russia, frame straightener machine straightens you.

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

Eric is a great guest! Right up there with Sandro and Angie. More of Eric, please!

[@TheSphynx311]

Dude teaches at the same school as Angelina

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

@@TheSphynx311 that makes so much sense. His demeanor is really that of a teacher. He’s knowledgeable and clear. It’s why I really like Angelina as well.

[@faizalfaiya]

Eric dope

[@daniel.s.stefanov]

When I got rear-ended once, I straightened the inside of the trunk with a 25kg dumbell. Worked like a charm, saved me couple hundred bucks and it was a nice workout :)

[@stephen3164]

2:30 Looks like a sunroof drain got clogged, and the sunroof leaked down inside the A pillar over the years. Or there was a bad seal at the top of the windshield, and water was getting in. It’s a big repair job when the A or C pillars get rusty.

[@Dabeano15o2]

Dude you guys got to have a PDR episode. Have a guy show how to PDR hail damage. I’d love to have a simple to understand PDR video to show my insurance customers when they ask.

[@treevilllage]

Worked at a shop for 2 weeks that would want me to paint over rust repairs that were just foam sprayed in the holes and sanded down. Granted it was small dealerships paying to have the hack work done but it just shows how scary it can be buying a used car.

[@AdamantFlame]

Drinking Game Time! Scroll down the Comments and every time you see “Sandro,” Take a Shot!

[@davidayers7796]

I tried but now I'm dead

[@emilealpha2392]

You'll die lmao

[@TheReal_JG]

You gonna get hemmed up with involuntarily manslaughter, cause we're all gonna die from alcohol poisoning.😂

[@CannaTic]

It's way more fun looking for Tristan in this video's comments. I've seen his name in 80% of the comments so far.

[@AsmodeusMictian]

@@CannaTic Tristan's great. Good energy, good presentation, great interaction with others. What's not to like? Please refill my glass with more Tristan HaterAde 😆

[@lja1229]

Dude 100%!! - 3 things that sucks! Windshields Tinting Alignment I just pulled my first windshield from the junk yard and reinstalled it and fk that! Never again. I still can't get that black window sealant off my hands.. smh

[@ZEKEofDOOM]

Try using Lava Soap. That soap cleans anything.

[@moogle68]

Why the everloving fuck would you not wear gloves when dealing with such a strong, permanent adhesive? I just don't get the people that think gloves are "for pussies". Like, have they never had girlfriends or something? You think any girl is gonna want to get down and sexy with you if your hands are grimey as fuck? NO. That's just asking for a yeast infection.

[@TheJCompound]

i feel confident tinting a 2nd gen ram i.e.. tried tinting the front strip on a dodge minivan , never again😂. also the back window on sedans can be diffficult

[@rudelsp69]

4:25 heated tailgate is only on Fords... So your hands stay warm when you push

[@DinDooIt]

🤣

[@bhoss7133]

Only on the 1983 models- that's when that joke started.

[@cp368productions2]

Never have to push a Ford.

[@overdrewmatic5086]

​@@cp368productions2I pulled it

[@renatesteenkamp7399]

Big oof 😂😂😂😂

[@LiamNI]

14:20 approx - if you think the Honda Accord thing is impressive, you should check out what the Citroën C6 introduced around 2005. It had sensors in the bumper that detected pedestrian impacts and fired the rear bonnet mounts to jump up about 2 inches, giving the pedestrian some shock absorption, and gave them extra space for their head to deform the bonnet before it could impact the engine.

[@rainbowcrash6990]

The red door handles with the stripe 😄 beauty

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

Worst job I ever went behind was a 1968 Cougar. It had the bottom half of a coffee can (probably also from the 60s) crammed into the firewall. We were suppose to sand it down, smooth it out a little bit and paint it. We were bored and not much work so we decided to do the guy a favore and make it right without charging for the extra and he had the nerve to get pissed at us 🤷‍♂️. Our boss also got pissed but that was understandable.

[@rainbowcrash6990]

The ad read is good 😂 "there once was an engine that sat in a muscle car"

[@okamiriez8070]

Sheet metal/fab shop guy here; For the rolling bit, having a good setup ready and an even speed/angle is key. For the gaps in the bodywork, have a sheet of something ready to compensate for the gap so you dont chip off a buncha material like in the video. Then just keep the same speed and angle as you go so the sheet takes the same shape throughout

[@heimvar]

NGL that Valvoline ad was pretty good, nice one

[@uknterror508]

Comment section here sounds like a bunch of boomers, Tristan might not be for everyone but atleast his enthusiasm seems genuine, they try to haze him by showing the failures hes posted himself and takes it like a champ, he explains his thought process without sounding like hes trying to save face. I like Sandro, I really do but atleast with Tristian every third word isnt censored. Also I'm not saying Tristan is better than Sandro, Angie or Steph and hes not trying to do that, alot of people disliked Nolan in the beginning and now hes pretty adored.

[@squid_fish]

It’s like Saved by The Bell the New Class

[@bobroberts3968]

yawn....

[@gotzeh]

Okay tristan, chill dude.

[@TTalapia]

@@uknterror508 I just find Tristan to be less charismatic than people like Zach, Nolan, Angie or others. I feel like the community can state their opinions on hosts

[@Psychlist1972]

I find him silly, which I can deal with in doses, but the lack of credibility here on "Real Mechanic" stuff is the boring part. I like the actual real mechanics better.

[@simpleguy86]

As a guy who knows very little i love this channel and these guys were great.

[@JeremyEbert-e4p]

Tristan looks like the love child of Tim Henson and Corey Feldman

[@Deletirium]

Spot on.

[@jetjazz05]

I live in Florida and know some guys who do PDR, it is mind blowing the dents they can get out. It's almost magic if I'm honest, it takes skill and just a natural eye to do it, and the end results are like rewinding time.

[@perkmaster979]

These 2 have good chemistry going on! I like the pair! They both should do a pro vs amateur fixes series

[@Dabeano15o2]

13:45 this bit of the tech explaining frame damage is incredible. This guy knows how to explain repairs better than icar does.

[@the_kombinator]

Hahaha yeah my buddy borrowed my B12 Sentra and hit another Sentra with it, and the bumper fell off. The beams were moved over about 2-3 inches, so we just took long 2x4s and pretty much did what bro did 13:40, then we slid the new bumper into the slots. We eyeballed it and it fit perfectly!

[@Ninkira]

this was such a fun change from what I'm used to with Sandro/Angie/Paul stuff! thanks guys

[@KhakiTheNerf]

I'll just state it simply: I'm 40. Tristan is just young and trying to get into his own understanding of himself still... Let him grow.

[@t.mendous7922]

I’m from AK, and find this so hilarious. If your car is clean, it looks great comparatively. A few dings is normal, a big dent from sliding into a snow berm is not uncommon, and polished is pretty much unheard of by the time a car has a real plate

[@autobotjazz1972]

$41,000? I can't help but wonder if they shop that quoted that did not want top touch the job and so just gave the guy an insane quote to make him go away rather than say no.

[@guillaumejoop6437]

I'm definitely guilty of doing that a few times (IT repair)

[@stereotypicalwhitemale848]

10:40 I love how he loves the work being done in this clip, me and the boys use ratchet straps to fix our shit boxes too 🤣🙈

[@dustyruffie4735]

Everyone hating on Tristan, but I personally think he's a good addition. He took some getting used to but he'll fit right in with the rest of um I'm thinking. He definitely did a good job hosting on this one in my opinion 🤷‍♂️.

[@BradGryphonn]

22:23 I used aluminium flyscreen mesh to melt into the plastic when I had to repair quad bike. It makes for a very strong bond.

[@oklahormoan]

No more Tristan please bring back Sandro

[@keeyajavan]

we love sandro and trist!

[@stereotypicalwhitemale848]

@@keeyajavanwho’s we fool.

[@Sukan_EgG]

It’s not the same show without Sandro

[@bobroberts3968]

You saved me from having to post the same thing.

[@keeyajavan]

@@Sukan_EgG half the time sandro isnt even on here sit down

[@1stevil1]

First off, NEVER EVER bondo over rust! Cut the rust out and replace the metal. Unless you’re just making the car look good for sale, then do whatever you want! The last one was Rhea Ripple. She’s an artist and that car is a sculpture not a road vehicle.

[@SammyOrtega-t8c]

i can’t escape the nissan kicks

[@mattfisher368]

Having been in an accident that crumpled a quarter panel and also being a blacksmith I was able to use heat and reform the metal structure Edit: I've also done the spray paint thing but I've learned how to use spray paint to make metal outside look good. In the end it's uv protection clear coats

[@mitchbodnar879]

They did Eric dirty and put that five head on the thumbnail, lol.

[@michaelluong6484]

This was a legitimately informative video.

[@bayronvega2102]

2:01 Tristan knows how not to be attacked in a German basement bar. He

[@ashenmoonclash]

Using pb blaster for masking😂 Booth I sprayed in before had a zero silicone based product anywhere near it policy😅 Fish eyes kills your soul when painting😂

[@stuarthumphrey385]

I enjoyed that. I like the new host Tristan more every video.

[@akoshorvath-risko5838]

Agreed. Although I have to say, the Unclapped series videos are definitely his best ones. Pretty much perfect.

[@Holdonpainendssoon]

lol my brother got a new tailgate for his old tundra, just so he could sell it, lists it, parks it in the lot and wakes up and the F’in gate is gone. Some dudes just rolled up, took it off his truck and threw it in theirs. 😢😂

[@mikechickenman]

Thanks Eric and Tristan!

[@harleyalvarado6102]

After seeing all the damage on all of these vehicles, I think it’d be cool to see an auto insurance adjuster determine whether a car is totaled or not🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheGoddamnBacon]

I'd watch that.

[@Havok135]

To be fair with the fender rolling guy, he used a zip tie on his bumper. I don’t think he cares 😂

[@nacho21183]

With plastic welding for the back side of the bumper you can use aluminum tape to support when heating the plastic

[@heizenblade]

2nd clip is definitely rhe "i know a guy" repair kind...lol 😂

[@LamboGallardo560]

Eric was a great guest

[@chaselowe4061]

Tristan helps by making Jimmy seem older and wiser.

[@nickkavanagh8094]

Jimmy will always be the little kid hanging around the shop, hoping they'll let him change oil one day. Unfortunately, drain plugs are mounted too high 😮

[@nick-tu2xh]

maybe that’s because he is in fact older, making him wiser ? you freaking numb nut

[@toolate2112]

I love Eric's Tacoma he's someone who I want to paint my future truck that way

[@ye_wonker]

why is everyone yappin in the comments, im stoked to see Eric back and idc bout anything else!

[@BradGryphonn]

I used three layers of 2 Oz fibreglass to repair the floorpans on a 1971 Kombi. Ended up being the strongest part of the vehicle.

[@kaavg]

Tristan seems to be very knowledgeable, the kind of knowledge you get from actually doing things. Eric was a great guest too, really good dynamic.

[@beercheersrccrawlers]

I really miss the pop up headlights on my 86 Celica GT coupe. Moonroof was sweet!..5 spd..98' was a good year.

[@johnstapler5956]

The line between the cab and bed on a Gen 2 Ridgeline is purely cosmetic

[@Lurch-Bot]

I'm a professional body man myself. I have no doubt all my lovers would agree. It is all about having the right mindset. You have to give to get. I'm also pretty handy with sheet metal fabrication so if this were my truck at 3:54, I'd be doing some cutting, forming and welding to fix this. That's about $30 worth of offcuts from my local metal shop. Might spend $30 on consumables (would have to make a couple of forms so can't be sure exactly how much) and another $15 on a couple of cans of black primer. But it isn't cost effective to have it done by a shop. You pretty much have to take the tailgate apart and then weld it back up after. But most things can be fixed if you want to spend the time and/or money. I bet I could even save the original latch mechanism. Just have to heat and bend the plastic back into shape because it will have taken a set like that, being exposed to direct sunlight. Same goes for the trim on top. If it is missing a tab, you can just glue or weld another one on. People have gone to far greater lengths to repair a classic. My dad's cousin owns a rare classic Camaro and he went through and hammered out every last little dent in the chrome body trim. My uncle and cousins turned a Tempest that was all rusted out into a Firebird clone. A lot of cutting, hammering and welding went into that. My uncle probably could have paid to have it professionally done but he's a cheap old fart. 12:41 The only reason this 'works' is because of the crumple zone built into the front subframe. And if you use it to bend the frame back into place, you now have a non-functional crumple zone. Or, rather, you have a crumple zone that crumples too easily. IDC how cool it looks, this is not a correct or safe way to fix this kind of damage. You go get a subframe off a car that was hit in the rear and replace the subframe. That is the only way to maintain the structural integrity and crash safety of the vehicle. I've only ever been in one at fault wreck. I rearended an old pickup when traffic backed up unexpectedly while going over a raised bridge. I couldn't see the whole line of traffic, just the pickup that braked late and I ended up running into. didn't help that their center brake light was out and the other two were unusually dim. Fortunately, I was able to bleed off enough speed that the hydraulic bumper absorbed most of the impact. The quarter panels and radiator absorbed the rest. This made for a straightforward and relatively inexpensive repair. I didn't even have a seatbelt bruise and I let go of the wheel and pulled my feet back just before impact so it was all on the belt. Seatbelt pre-tensioners and airbags didn't deploy but you have to be going at least 35mph in my car. Unfortunately, the HDR on my dash cam screwed me on that one. With the lighting violation, it was really only half my fault but apparently insurance companies don't get how HDR works. This is why you should never buy a dashcam with HDR or if you do, make sure it can be disabled and you disable it. 16:38 This is more like blown fiber insulation mixed with glue. I've used it to patch foam core composite panels on commercial aircraft but it is used more like a filler, with pieces of woven fiberglass laid up over it to maintain structural integrity. If anyone is interested in learning more, you can find information about approved composite repairs by referencing AC-43-13 (free, from FAA website), which is a set of books that outline approved practices when repairing or altering an aircraft. The sheet metal repair info, while intended mainly for aluminum alloy, has a lot of information that could be useful in doing sheet metal repairs to cars, such as how to calculate where to put a bend and how to properly patch sheet metal. While mainly referencing riveted construction, a lot of it can be applied to welded repairs. The person patching this wheel arch could have done it properly, without much more effort. At the very least, you should lay up a properly overlapped fiberglas patch, and then apply the fiber fill or Bondo to shape it. Then it won't crack the second someone leans on it. Anyone who knows anything about bad car repairs is going to notice this right away. I'd probably lean on it on purpose if I were looking at this car. Not like they're going to sue over it because then someone is going to be inspecting that car and seeing all the other bad repairs they made. I'd probably do it when getting up after looking over the brakes and making a pantomime of falling and going 'ow, my back'. Let them learn with a little bit of genuine fear over getting sued that their repair methods are going to get them in trouble. Thoroughly impressed when an auto tech knows how to stop-drill a crack.

[@janetsonjack6693]

Goddamn this is the whiniest comment section I ever read lool

[@classmst89]

Right? 😂 if they all unsubbed it would make a much better comment section

[@CannaTic]

I keep seeing these "lay off the hate with Tristan, I like him" comments but I haven't seen a single one that says they didn't like him yet...

[@classmst89]

@@CannaTic theres plenty, if you actually look bro, its quite sad

[@nollienick1121]

Yeah. Donut fans are legit so dumb.

[@mennyg3449]

​@@CannaTicif you scroll long enough, you'll see

[@SteakandChains]

23:49 the “new car smell” is actually the smell of glue from the factory

[@aleksandarlazarov9182]

I love the creativity in the comercial! I wish big corporates would hire you to make their ads for TV!

[@sprtdrgn]

The plasma one at the end. Was probably for the Houston Car Art Event and Parade

[@emilealpha2392]

What's with all the hate on Tristain???? Sandro can't be in EVERY video

[@Elmerstudd007]

Because Tristan feels like the definition of a TikTok mechanic who will claim something as a fact without researching it. The kind of guy who buys all his car parts on Temu, the kind of guy who tries to drift a front wheel drive Prius and blames the car, the kind of guy who pulled up a picture of Ellen DeGeneres in the 90s and said "yeah I want that haircut". Honestly I could keep going all day

[@DVNKF1Sh]

​@Elmerstudd007 that's you feeling bro. Lol He just seems like a Gen Z car kid but he's trying atleast. Lol

[@emilealpha2392]

@@Elmerstudd007 boomer comment. Brother he literally claims he's not a professional. He's a relatable young guy and they paired him with a real pro to correct him if he's wrong.

[@edgyshizzle1914]

​@@Elmerstudd007 You know he has a KZbin channel you can look at to immediately be proven wrong, right?

[@Lilzac_17]

@@Elmerstudd007after months of him being on the channel literally none of those are true, just admit you hate the kid for no good reason

[@BurninGas]

My first car had 1/2 of bondo on one fender and a flattend beer bottle as backer on another. Took a lot of hammer work to repair, but it's not bad for a first-timer. I also gained a LOT of experience for later.

[@Hippie9D]

Was.... Was it a monte carlo? 👀

[@BurninGas]

@Hippie9D no, it was a little Datsun pickup.

[@bpmcmanson8701]

The basketball trick is an oldschool bodywork trick, my grandpa used to be a body work guy and he used to tell me all kinds of stories and crazy hacks they used back then and a basketball was one of them

[@rainbowcrash6990]

I liked both hosts! Hope the new guy comes back, he clearly knows his stuff

[@pepperjack6421]

RCC!!!! Excellent auto skills programs and always had very good instructors.

[@stone5against1]

Love how in two videos with Tristan in it,.. they showed a clip of him fucking something up each time hahaha EDIT: ok the one in this video wasn't his fault, it was someone else's fuck up.. but it was still his video hahaha

[@rasmusvedel]

I looooove how he immediately recognizes his own video, but his co-host is still just watching. The best was Angelina not realizing it was Tristian.

[@stone5against1]

@@rasmusvedel Yeah, wish he had waited before telling her, as he said right after, just to see what she would have said to it haha

[@CeeKayz0rz]

@25:00 My mom backed into a light pole at Walmart many years ago, did almost no visible damage, but underneath it had bent the subframe so badly that insurance was almost about to total the car! :O

[@edgyshizzle1914]

Tristan is a great addition. Love his attitude and energy. Hes knowledgeable, and cool. Keep him on

[@heimvar]

Im about to be doing body work on my 1966 F-250 (i crashed it and destroyed the front clip basically. The driver side is still intact but the passenger and middle is cooked) and this is an interesting video to watch. Thanks as always donut gang.

[@RaittyRat]

Damn who TF pissed in yall's Cornflakes? RMS drops videos pretty regularly you'll see Sandro in like a couple days sheesh

[@classmst89]

Bro these comments are damn near obsessive. Startinf to think these people actually get off from watching the other hosts

[@Beebop-ow9ge]

Sandro is a sleazy mechanic anyways

[@ryangener90]

Eric reminds me of Bobby Bottle Service 😂

[@kurtbiggs]

Sick belt buckle BRO!

[@ryangener90]

@@kurtbiggs I’m sure Eric drinks only the finest Ed Hardy water

[@guitfreak666]

Come on give Tristan a break! He's new to the channel and honest about his knowledge level. Other Donut guys were also pretty noob when they joined. He's got a good attitude and he's entertaining to watch, not asking for more!

[@steeljawX]

He's having to literally be a bit of a tool for RMS/Donut to try to bridge a weird niche gap. He's the poster kid of, "I watched this video on KZbin/TikTok and tried it and it didn't work." and the upcoming generation of kids who are jumping into nice cars, crashing older classics, and really don't understand what they're doing when it comes to cars. Like the whole Bondo filling became a thing because of laziness and no one taught the next generation how to fix things proper. He's there to be the living warning of, "Don't trust what you see on the internet, kids, and don't try this at home." He's basically going to be the "gateway" for a younger audience, hopefully, to learn and, in my own opinion, hopefully even help dispell a lot of online BS like 5 minute crafts that boomers end up falling for because, "I seen it on the TikkyTokers! IT'S REAL, SONNY!" Having both an expert and layman give their perspective on the subject is pretty much how RMS has always done things. Even though they've paired Angie and Sandro, Sandro and Steph, and Steph and Angie all together, one of them tries to take the back seat as host while the other assumes the role of "expert mechanic." Having Tristan isn't a bad thing. It's a different thing, but that doesn't make it bad.

[@pepsilove6306]

you think the hack job bondo work is wild, you should see the fender replacement on a ranger my uncle did with JB weld metal puddy. its still there 10 years later but I found the concept absolutely hilarious to see him out there with clay working tools fixing rusted out body panels with JB weld.

[@mannygee]

Yo the og peeps are cool but new folk dope too. Lots of good knowledge. Thanks for sharing!

[@Texakacharles]

Just slap a Wiley coyote sticker on that dig ol bent! 🤣

[@g.tucker8682]

I wasn't crazy about Tristan at first, but he's coming along as a host. He's asking the right questions and leading a discussion. Eric did a good job as the pro/guest.

[@razeefbakar]

that mangled toyota still going strong? is it immortal

[@GMlilEASTSIDEcharlie]

Crazy how Sandros going though everything he’s going through and this channel isn’t doing more to help him out . Id honestly give Sandro his own segments on the donut channel or at least give him and Angie their own thing

[@jacobdurham7219]

Dude the paint on that street Bob was sick as fuck

[@itsMBWAAA]

I didnt know Nick Kroll did bodywork

[@12secta81]

I thought I was the only one who thought that! Lol😅

[@guillaumejoop6437]

thank you ! I knew he reminded me of someone

[@itsMBWAAA]

@@12secta81 Bobby Bodyservice lolllll

[@12secta81]

@@itsMBWAAA 🤣

[@amorton94]

I really want to learn PDR. Looks like a fulfilling gig.

[@DVNKF1Sh]

Tristan isn't bad. But Sandro is the boy.

[@JJSkywalker2407]

I've used those paint gauges but the one I used was more old school than that one when I was apart of QA I worked in paint and my job was to measure the thickness of paint on file cabinets lockers after they sprayed it all with powder coat

[@ValentinKovshikMusic]

We need more videos with Sandro, Angelina, Steph, and Bob Hall, not this boring stuff

[@geraldhardin4757]

Some tailgates even have built-in bluetooth audio systems. Fortunately for them, that is a basic tailgate. Outside of the touchpad, (the release button),nothing else.

[@Ecirdo81]

Buddy talks over the guess a lot, let them finish a sentence then speak. we missing knowledge because the train of thought is being stopped.

[@danielfox9461]

Is that a model Supra from the Fast and the Furious I see on the table? I have to wonder how many other guys have a life-long obsession that started with that exact car?

[@SLYPRO]

1 Zimbabwean watching here🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@MrGrimsmith]

That last one would be 100% illegal to have on the road over here, no question. Definitely looks like an art installation and if that's the case then you can just strap a big block of zinc to it as an anode for sacrificial corrosion, no rust issues as long as you check and replace it when necessary.

[@benp-ir5zt]

I think Tristan has been doing great. I wasnt sure about him at first but hes doing really well. He has knowledge and experience with cars and you can see how much he loves cars. Give him time. Trying to compare him to the others isnt fair to him.

[@vinacar]

the fender rolling clip that car was a track/drift car he was using zip ties on the front bumper so a car your breaking like that on the reg its fine to roll your fenders the cheapest way you want.

[@NavyMech62]

When is Tristan gonna learn not to be on mechanics react because the producers use one of his own videos every single time?!?! 😂🤣😂

[@Aestivalis123]

I think it's perfect. They can get a ton of mileage with the amount of cringe that he feels every time he sees his own videos. It's pretty hilarious.