METAL WORK MADE EASY If You Have The Right Tools

In this video I'll demonstrate metal work technics necessary to make the daunting task much easier to perform. I'll show how to fix the damage on both doors and a badly damaged fender by using a spotter tool and some other basic tools. Hopefully this video will give some folks a new perspective on metalwork and auto bodywork in general.
Here is a link to Spotter Tool used in the video: • Car Body DIY Spotter E...
And links some other tools that I used to make the repair:
Pump Wedge: amzn.to/2V025P7
Hydraulic Porta Power: amzn.to/3aO7rDG
Long Sanding Block: amzn.to/3bSMurs
80 Grit Sand Paper: amzn.to/2V1rNCO

[@mikeshowtoandthings]

Its good to see someone repairing damages instead of arbitrarily swapping lightly damaged parts out because they don't want to put a little bit of time in to repairing them. Body shops have become too dependent on the insurance money tit and have forgotten what its like to put a little more effort to repair something, unless they can make a ton of money on it!!! keep up the great work and look forward to the next video!!!

[@fix206]

Yeah, body shops charge so much for labor that it's cheaper for them to toss a lot of these parts and just replace them with new ones. On the other hand my labor is free to me :-) so I try to fix just about anything that could possibly be salvaged, not to mention that it keeps me occupied while being quarantined :-)

[@robertcampbell5485]

as a collision technician this is me every morning

[@uptrend9378]

Finally ! I’ve been craving another video from your channel brother !!

[@fix206]

Hope you enjoyed it! more to come !

[@davidmitchell5638]

Dude I just found your channel and with quarantine I watched almost all of your videos! You are the real deal of teaching us how we do shit ourselves not like others.

[@fix206]

Hey thanks man ! Glad you found my material interesting 👍👍👍

[@MeFixingEverything]

I'm glad to see you working. Be safe

[@fix206]

Thank you, I will !!

[@magnum357225]

Love the videos u make and the way you explain it even a kid could understand you. Thank you

[@fix206]

I appreciate that! Sometimes I think that I oversimplify my explanation and feel like it would bore some folks..

[@twest0011]

I love these vids you bless so many people , thank you very much my friend , take care

[@fix206]

Glad you like them! I got more videos coming soon, stay tuned!!

[@juanluistejadarosario7116]

I love the way you work and explain everithing ! I want to learn everything I can with u , Saludos desde Santo Domingo !

[@fix206]

Awesome! Thank you Juan !!! I love sharing the things I know so I'll be sharing them with you through my videos for long time :) Thanks for watching my friend !!!

[@carlos92161]

Just another nice video thanks to teaching us personally I really appreciate it always

[@fix206]

My pleasure Carlos !

[@bmassive28]

Was literally waiting the whole video untill you finally take the spotter and HOLY CRAP there it is :D

[@fix206]

I got to say, the spotter has got to be one of the coolest/most useful bodywork tools in my arsenal 👍

[@carlos92161]

Always I learn something new watching your awesome videos thank you very much for teaching us personally I appreciate it

[@fix206]

My pleasure Carlos... I always try to make my videos educational, I'm glad that they are helpful to people such as yourself. Merry Christmas!!

[@petar443]

Good work done on the car ! And good quality video ! Cheers

[@fix206]

Awesome, thank you!

[@masterfranco01]

Very Nice work, excellent job.

[@fix206]

Thank you very much!

[@BrucePierson]

You would have done well in the "old days" when panel beaters really did beat panels instead of replacing them. A body shop would have replaced the fender, both doors and probably the rear quarter as well. As soon as I saw that broken airbox, I knew you would repair it. Another item that would normally be replaced at a body shop. Having the right tools (even if you have to make them yourself) and knowing how to use them means you can repair these panels instead of replacing them. I had to laugh at your comedy start to the video. Sure would have lifted the spirits of a lot of people stuck at home due to lock-downs. Stay safe and looking forward to more of your informative videos.

[@fix206]

No wonder insurance company totaled out that rig, there was too much stuffer for them to replace :) I guess that was a win for me since I could fix just about all of it 😊

[@Medinabros2007]

Muy bien Bro excelente trabajo saludos desde Honduras👍👍👍

[@fix206]

Heeeeeyyy Marco, mucho gracias !!!!!

[@catalinpetrescu4659]

Nice job !

[@fix206]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@PhillipHall01]

I just did a re-watch. You did a great job on this car! And a nice car it is!.... ✔️. Phillip Hall

[@fix206]

Thanks again! I'm working on a video right now and hopefully we'll have it out soon

[@PhillipHall01]

@@fix206 👍🏻 Looking forward to it! Is all good your way Fix? All is good here.

[@fix206]

All is good here, the grind never ends. Just finished another project. Lot's of work/filming/time invested, think altogether between all of the projects that I've done since last may I got enough footage for 25-30 videos, maybe more. I really want to start posting, not a day goes by that I don't think about it. But I got three more cars in the driveway that need to get done, two of them Will be going up on the frame rack here pretty soon to get some framework done. And at the same time I'm working on a couple of products that I will start offering for sale here pretty soon, lots of R&D went into that . But I do promise you it won't be long until you'll see me posting again 👍

[@PhillipHall01]

@@fix206 👍🏻 Good! I am glad to here things are going so well! Your frame machine is really nice! Work has to come before videos! Keep up the good work!

[@MsMarc1960]

Réal fun to watch !

[@fix206]

Hey man, I'm glad you liked my vid... Cheers 👍

[@user-pw7wl3nu1l]

Теперь я точно знаю кто в штате Вашингтон все Acuras скупает lol. Молодец друг классное видео 👍

[@fix206]

Акуры классные ! Ещë вот одну приглядываю :) спасибо за комплимент 👍👍👍

[@BADD400]

Great video. I have a question do you do plastic welding like on front bumper and the holes that the clips go through to hold the bumper to the car I have seen them tare and plastic welding can repair that.

[@colbywilson3216]

Awesome stuff man. Really impressed with your DIY spotter. Can you give me some more info regarding the red tool on the end that actually does the welding and pulling please?

[@fix206]

Thanks Colby, I ordered the puller attachment from Russia. Here's the link to the website spotterpilot.ru/product/puller-s-gladkim-shtokom

[@artempravednikov166]

Классные видео!

[@fix206]

Артём, благодарю !!

[@UNIQUEGrills]

So that’s how you make it straight 🤔🔥🔥🔥

[@fix206]

That's the best way and easiest way to get it done !

[@user-gb1th3gr8i]

Niec job

[@fix206]

Thank you my friend !

[@bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032]

Absolutely fantastic video I have a challenge for you can you make a how to build one of those spotter lifters I’m 100% sure you can but still I’d love to see your build as I’m positive you’d make improvements

[@fix206]

I've already started planning that video out, just need to figure out how to make all the components to make it work including one little part that would have get machined on the lathe...

[@bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032]

Absolutely fantastic can’t wait to see it I’ve watched all your videos

[@fix206]

I do appreciate the interest in my content... Promise not to disappoint you in the future :-)

[@bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032]

@@fix206 I’ve looked all over the internet and absolutely nothing for the gun on its own you can get it with the welder but just can’t justify the cost £900 gbp 🇬🇧 and around $1200 usd 🇺🇸 when I might be able to make something like what you’ve done for less than £100 all in I just have to talk the wife into adding another tool to my collection Hahahahah I’ve been subbed to your channel since the frame pulling machine so I know that you’re going to do extremely well on KZbin!!!

[@fix206]

You can never have too many tools mate 👍

[@trukwamena994]

Keren boosss...

[@fix206]

thank you !

[@davidmitchell5638]

I'd love to show us how to do our own frame work and paint jobs! Any tips on where to learn? I don't trust those DIY stuff online...

[@fix206]

I got a paint video coming up soon where I'll go over alot of the basics and some more into depth stuff, stay tuned !!

[@bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032]

I know that this is an older video but I’ve got to ask what is the orange spacer off on the puller I’d really appreciate if you could find the time to answer I’ve been looking for ages and can’t find anything like them

[@fix206]

That entire black puller handle with the orange base I purchased together as a kit from Russia. I've had quite a few people ask me about it, little bit down the road I will be making a video where I will be reverse engineering it. Stay tuned, promise I won't disappoint :-)

[@chrisbutcher3170]

Could you take a good clear picture of the Russian made spotter/puller. I was wanting to see what it looks like

[@fix206]

I sure can. Leave me your Email so I can send you the pics, since I can't really post them here in comment section

[@hugolugoo]

Hi there. I love you videos I’m learning a lot. I’m trying to buy the Russian tool but can you help how you did that please.

[@fix206]

A bit later on I will do a video on how I will be reverse engineering the Russian puller.

[@hugolugoo]

@@fix206 thank you so much. I send msg to the seller. And they gave a contact in millsboro de. But they just have the gun. Not the rest of the piece. I’ll wait your video. Thank you. In the meantime I’ll try to build and then check you video. Thank you so much for your help.

[@HiMattHigh]

It's looking good over there. Too bad the dog lost you a muffin.

[@fix206]

That bastard nearly lost me a whole plate of muffins :)

[@artempravednikov166]

Интересно было бы узнать, какая у Вас основная работа?

[@fix206]

Если честно, то у меня несколько работ, но кузовные работы и покраска пожалуй занимает большинство моего рабочего времени...

[@gobbledygook4000]

I want to see more of Mrs Fix206

[@fix206]

You got it my friend !!

[@alfredomercado7713]

Hi!! Good job. Can you tell me what is the name of the last tool that you used. Thanks!!

[@fix206]

That tool is called "Spotter" I built it myself, I made a video about how i built it, it's actually not very complicated. Here is a link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGe4mKd5g5qpsLc

[@alfredomercado7713]

Thank you very much!!

[@edwardszabo5240]

Have you found a source for your spot gun or how to make it

[@fix206]

I don't have a source for the same exact gun that I used in the video, but there is a link to a similar gun that others use with this type of set up. Here is a link to where you can purchase it amzn.to/2CDolZz

[@wardhana4703]

Hi i'm from indonesia. I interested with your spot welder diy. With you permission i want to make one for me. Tks

[@fix206]

You should definitely build one for yourself, it's really not that difficult. Here is a detailed video that I made some time ago, here is a link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGe4mKd5g5qpsLc

[@kseries20-24only]

Dude you are too funny!

[@fix206]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@reedrobb]

Ladies and gentlemen... the dent whisperer

[@fix206]

I try :)

[@lukasluke5193]

Chris would have liked to be a neighbor to you, and I like Japanese cars😊😉👍

[@fix206]

LOL, as far as I'm concerned Japanese cars are the best !!

[@lukasluke5193]

@@fix206 yes you're right, I'm a honda CR-V owner, wouldn't change it for anything

[@fix206]

Acura RDX that I just finished a bit over a month ago is basically a CR-V, same Unibody, drivetrain, etc... Great rig, wife loves driving it, and so do I :)

[@briancorrigan5350]

The Bricklayer called. He wants his hammer back. I'm waiting on a trio of transformers to copy your spotter. If you haven't found Trevor in the U.K., here's his latest kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6awZK2Al7yHec0 He's a very humble guy with a lifetime of knowledge and experience. In his earlier videos, he goes through a lot of hammer and dolly metal shaping technique. He's a big fan of doing more with less. Sound like anyone you know. Also very chill if you're feeling a little anxious these days. Thanks for the content, informative as always. What are you using for a camera? Go Pro?

[@fix206]

Lol, I actually found that hammer at a junk yard last year and I've got to tell you, that thing works great as a body hammer :)))) I've also came acrross Trev's channel last year and I've subbed. He for sure has some good content, I very much enjoy watching his vids !! He has a lot of old school bodywork/metalwork knowledge, it's sadly in a way becoming a lost art with less and less people practicing it. A shame really, good thing we have folks like him to lear from ! For camera I use Ipnone 10 and a GoPro 4, nothing fancy, but it gets the job done 👍👍👍

[@briancorrigan5350]

Collectively you guys inspired me to pick up a project car for my 17 y/o daughter at an IAAI auction in Portland three weeks ago. It's a 2011 Volvo C30 "Polestar" edition. Polestar is like Volvo's AMG group. It's not really a Polestar, there wasn't one for this car this year, but it did center punch a pole. I had it dropped down to my company's work yard, before sneaking it into my one car garage at 2:00 a.m. to avoid the prying eyes of my crazy neighbors and their Home Owner's Association rules about no working on cars in your own damn garage. I removed the bumper cover, swapped the spare tire for the cracked right front rim, and pulled the upper radiator support forward with a winch to open the hood before shooting this quick walk around at midnight. In addition to the obvious, it needs a piece of a motor mount (cracked), starter motor (cracked), right front control arm, spindle, steering end link, strut, right cv shaft, and Airbox. photos.app.goo.gl/RKsSFEcim6aSX9SV9

[@fix206]

That's cool Brian, that damage doesn't look to be too bad, and id say with the right tools the passenger side fender is fixable, but it might be easier to just get an aftermarket one and save you the trouble. Are you planing of tackling the repair yourself 100% or will you farm some of it out?

[@motodiagnosticodetroit1531]

hire me as an assistant

[@fix206]

LOL as of right now I can't afford an assistant, this youtube gig just isn't paying enough yet :)

[@gabifilip9976]

✌❤

[@fix206]

👍👍😘

[@hojjatahmadi4708]

Sorry what is the name of your job?

[@fix206]

Bodyman?

[@PhillipHall01]

Haa haa, your sweet wife is spoiling you.. I bet you are doing the same off camera. lol Congratulations on your marriage! I wish you both a life time of happiness. Now, back to the video. Phillip .

[@fix206]

She sure is good to me and I try to be the same to her... Thank you for kind words Fillip !!

[@semsemsem5384]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😘😘😘

[@fix206]

Thank you very much !

[@MsMarc1960]

Réal fun to watch !

[@fix206]

👍