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[@roberto7639]

Thanks for working on my Silverado Ray. I am Honored to be the first customer. Quality work from a stand up quality guy. See you soon for the caliper job

[@108gk]

You are the one who can post a "first" comment and be 1000% correct.

[@warmlandmobilebrakes]

The first that matters. Nice.

[@zepp3lin]

You just broke Ray's shop virginity, Congrats....🤣

[@MrMan-zi7jd]

First!

[@isaiahwelch8066]

You know what they say: You never forget your first.

[@SouthMainAuto]

The Rainman, a new shop, brake cleaner, brakes, rust, hurricanes and a Chevrolet! I think I am tearing up a little🥲

[@katservices]

I was wondering how far we would have to scroll to find you on here

[@buffsheeri]

Eric O in da house.

[@OhRonaldo]

Eric, you're A-👌 Awesome lol

[@johncarroll520]

@rainman epic to see support form Eric. what a fantastic guy for technical diagnosis! Great to see the first customer in the new shop

[@jimclifford1241]

That's high praise from the man himself. Wear it with pride Ray.

[@michaelanderson2620]

I would swap the lift placement so you wouldn't have to make the sharp turn with the big vehicles. You have done a great job with your new shop.

[@irvinerider2261]

Ray, I stumbled into your channel after recovering from a situation whereby I could not wrench in my own garage. I truly enjoy your antics and technical troubleshooting abilities. You make me feel as I am back wrenching again and I’m excited for your new chapter in life as an independent shop owner. Bravo and thank you for helping me recover.

[@MrPerry61]

Ray is eagerly anticipating the first customer who asks to talk to his boss.

[@DestructionRising]

He’ll walk into the office and walk back out with a manager tag on his shirt. *points at customer* “How may I assist you today?”

[@rodneybrand8521]

@@DestructionRising not a bad idea..lol..

[@clbcl5]

you mean the ......MANAGER... Ray then just turns his hat around.

[@DestructionRising]

@@clbcl5 that’s even better!!! Plus the MANAGER can be lit up in lumens!

[@cranefly23]

I enjoyed that, Ray. You appear to be coping well with the current lack of organisation, and I’m sure you’ll get yourself sorted out pretty quickly. I didn’t find the lighting to be too much of an issue. It’s great to see you getting your first job as The Boss squared away.

[@scothargan7002]

Congrats Ray! I had no idea how happy I would be to see another brake change video. But really it feels like something has gone right in the world to see you turning wrenches again. Starting your own business is quite an adventure, take it from someone who has been there. After watching your videos for a year, I know you have everything it takes to make it. Looking forward to seeing the shop evolve.

[@hexaforce]

Great to see that the shop is up and running! We all wish you the success you so much deserve!

[@KingJames1981]

First official customer working for yourself! Way to go!!! I am not only elated for you, but very excited to be able to watch you work. I learn so much from you I owe you a beer!!

[@ROKmadness]

Get on your knees a blow him more

[@KingJames1981]

@@ROKmadness I can't, your wife is already there..

[@B14ckstar]

Same here. Honestly makes me want to work on my rigs

[@WildTurkeyRacing]

Swap your lifts so the big lift is easier to access. Good luck on the new shop!

[@NoWr2Run]

1,000% BEST COMMENT EVER.

[@larrylynn]

Even my wife has said this very thing... I said there must be some reason they are setup like this that we can't see in the video... it's a mystery for now

[@rem7751]

My guess is that the big lift was added after the smaller lift was already there?

[@josepherhardt164]

Am I missing something? You gonna rip up one lift and reposition in another spot? Sorry, but lately have been having a hard time keeping up with intermediate vids, if it's explained there.

[@OhRonaldo]

@@josepherhardt164 It's just hard to maneuver big trucks to get to the big lift, so people are suggesting he swap the two. But distances are deceiving on video so a truck in thenother spot may block the way for the other lift. I don't know, just letting you know why people are saying this.

[@johannesbruun126]

If you spray silicone spray under the dust shields before you press the pistons in, it will ease the operation and make the pistons slide in easier. Greetings from Sweden, nice to see you in your new shop

[@judyArsh]

This made my day seeing you back doing what you do in such an entertaining way.

[@zeropointenergy1574]

Just three weeks from unemployed to his own shop with paying customers. Way to hustle, Ray!

[@Solkre82]

After a hurricane too.

[@thesoniczone]

Legend... I wish I was that good!

[@bizzzzzzle]

@@Solkre82 my power is out still

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

Yeah he’s a boss.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

It’s been a total blur this whole time! 😬

[@Voltikz95]

It's great to see you back to wrenching Ray! This is officially the beginning of a whole new chapter, I wish you all the best!

[@lechatbotte.]

Oooh yes, Ray is back in the groove the proverbial saddle as it were. I can’t tell the excitement in his voice. When you have a gift it cannot go to waste or get rusty as it were. Congrats Ray. All the gravities and do de doos will be you’re own. More lumens!! Surveys says YES!!!

[@FvanBal]

So it's really going to happen... I wish you all the best Ray. Hope you get the business you deserve, even though it's a sketchy part of town. Once customers see the quality of your work, they're likely to spread the word and you'll be looking for extra mechanics to help lift the load...

[@blauskie]

I am a 2/10 when it comes to auto mechanicing, just oil changes and other small jobs over the years. Yesterday, after mowing the leaves with my little Cub Cadet riding mower, I noticed oil sprayed all over the place. So, today I bought my first two cans of brake cleaner -- ever. Emptying that first can made me feel like a real mechanic, the same way my first cowboy hat and six shooter made me feel like a real gunslinger. But, and here is the important part, it was exactly what I needed to be able to identify where it was leaking (the filter had loosened from vibrations) and I would not have known to do that had I not watched Ray's videos. Thanks Ray. Your videos are changing lives.😀

[@WildFire2028]

My suggestion is to switch the car lift so you don't have to struggle all the time going on that 45 degree angle since it looks like that it's going to be the lift you use most. Other than that, Congrats on your new place and YES!, we like long videos.

[@jeff4son]

I was thinking the same thing but it might be set up that way so the big lift has the most length available for longer vehicles.

[@clintprice2123]

The question of the day is how many cases of brake clean do you have on hand? That’s essential for a shop 😂

[@kevindowning4714]

Yeah, and he uses a lot of the stuff. 🤣

[@kylebeach2316]

In boces we used brake clean heavily 🤣🤣

[@SebBrosig]

looking forward for ray to be a little les profligate with it since he's paying for it himself now

[@fredfred2363]

@seb, the money is in the labour (or time). Typically, customers pay for consumables.

[@gordonrichardson9393]

@@kevindowning4714 now he has to pay for it, i bet you he uses absolutly none!

[@GusMahn]

Good to see Ray start to work out of his shop. Personally I like his trouble shooting videos best, so hopefully he'll get some challenging work in soon.

[@joelhardin1166]

Ray your brain and you mouth work at the same time. Your narration while you work is great. You make a good teacher. Wish you the best.

[@rbaker1423]

Congrats on getting that first job in. I also think you should swap the positions of the two lifts. The big vehicles can go straight in and the small vehicles can more easily get around the corner to the lesser used lift. (Or you could put another big one in place of the small one, but you probably need a few more customers first.) After that test drive, I now know exactly where your shop is. :) When you are ready to attract customers, you are going to need some signs to help people find you.

[@lakrfan4980]

Great idea. I was thinking the same thing.

[@GARDENER42]

That makes perfect sense.

[@matthewsykes4814]

That does make more sense and given how empty the shop is now that could be a better layout for the future. Probably not cheap to do but taking the hit now while the floor space isn't cluttered with stuff would work out in the long run.

[@philipmcdonald8496]

I agree switch them as long as the truck lift doesn't block the smaller one when you have a large truck on it

[@dubious6718]

He said this is temporary while the building he want to move into is being built.

[@Darkalyle]

Having your own shop means you get to figure out your own work flow. Looking forward to watching you perfect your craft as you continue to get what you need.

[@garypillischafske1425]

As a fellow shop owner from years ago (now retired), you have what it takes Ray. Just keep on keepin on! You will do great!!

[@tomfontaine2183]

There's always one! ( Seven Yearitch )In my opinion Ray, given the circumstances you are doing a bang-up job👍, great to see you back to work, it's gotta feel good.

[@HoLeeFuk317]

This will be a nostalgic moment in the future to look back and see how you started out on your own.

[@GDaddyTx]

This is so awesome!!! It was just what, three weeks ago that the last place put you out. You’ve purchased a really cool trailer, leased a perfect first auto garage, complete with two lifts. As an old man and long time subscriber, I’m really proud of what you’ve accomplished. You’ve done the right thing, you will be successful. I’m looking forward to watching your progress from Texas. 🥰🥰🥰

[@BuFuHairyHOBO]

It's great to see you finally working on a car in your new shop, it's all coming together nicely, congratulations and keep up the honest and great work

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

When I first started watching this channel, I wouldn't have been able to name a single part on my vehicle. Now I'm pretty sure I could even muddle my way through a brake job, if it wasn't for my bad back.

[@billchessell8213]

Ditto on the bad back. Been a while since I could lean over a hood all day!

[@thewelchguy1920]

For you this may have been "just another boring brake job" however add the phrase "in my own shop" makes all the difference. It is showing the consistency of the simple jobs, that show the time tested methods to your viewers which makes a great video. Order of operations and dealing with unforeseen snags are quite useful. It shows professionalism "warts and all". Great to see you posting shop work again.

[@kickbackcrochet]

There's nothing boring about work done well!

[@thewelchguy1920]

@@kickbackcrochet agreed

[@Hazeyone7977]

One of my instructors in school once said, it's a true test of a mechanic to use the most basic of tools on hand. Great job Ray and congrats on your FIRST PAYING CUSTOMER!

[@joecoleman3069]

I'm just glad to see you back in the game, Ray. Your work ethic, along will your skills, will get you into the black sooner than most. Here's pulling for you from down in Texas.

[@martytruelove5026]

and Canada

[@Casmige]

….& Canadienne IN Texas (Dallas).

[@x1tekja]

Congrats to Ray and wishing him great success both on the channel and with the new venture.

[@badassbiker1974]

Ray, that truck is not rusty! If you want to see 'northern rust', try working on few Scottish vehicles. Bolts don't come out that easy on our cars. 🤣🤣🤣 Good work none the less, congrats on your first job in the new shop! Glad you are back to work again.👏

[@basil30]

True ☺️ nuts don't even resemble nuts anymore under cars here

[@tchamp72]

I'm in Iowa where there's salt on the roads for at least 3 months. Lots of penetrating oil, and propane torches to get nuts & bolts loose. I had to pay to have someone cut off a lug bolt that had a rusted-on nut. It was not coming off.

[@JimAirborne25]

"I've got kids. I can ignore anything."😂😂😂 If you're behind yourself, give yourself a reach around.

[@jontrimble6874]

Good luck Ray. LED for lumens. I installed 20 7w LED lights in the ceiling of my garage and it lights up my garage like daylight. I also used bright white semi gloss paint for the walls to reflect said lumens.

[@beehard44]

+1 best to have multiple sources of light (including surfaces they can reflect and diffuse off of) to avoid shadows. Few point sources = shadows galore

[@gregrobsn]

I agree. A white shop (Assuming it's kept clean) inspires confidence in your customers. A dingy dirty shop will make me want to run the other way.

[@denzilhamm331]

I'd like to think the dream of every mechanic is to own their own shop. So proud, buddy. This is amazing!

[@Enonymouse_]

Yeah having tools on hand to deal with whatever problem comes up and a space you can do it in without others having a say in it, thats the ideal.

[@badgerpa9]

Usually need to just replace the calipers, use to always just get loaded calipers so you would get the entire kit. I guess some do not sell the loaded calipers sets anymore. The rust really costs more in repairs in the rust belt. Be safe Ray.

[@kevindowning4714]

At least now Ray, you don't have to worry about management catching you making videos while on the job. Great to see you back in business.

[@michaelpressman7203]

The whole thing was petty he was turning out more work quality work then some of the other people in the shop and doing videos and working one handed so what does it matter you did a great job he didn't mess up and he got everything out in the timely manner so videos no videos I don't care about it really have a good day

[@phildobobagins1815]

@@michaelpressman7203 honestly I feel it's better he was filming. if the customer had complaints, it was all on film.

[@RedBud315]

@@phildobobagins1815 I totally agree. I'd have no problem with him or any shop filming the work being done on my vehicle.

[@kerryking608]

Ray, before I started watching you I knew zip, zero, and zilch about vehicle repairs. Now I am no longer clueless and have a tiny bit of knowledge that I hope continues to grow. Thanks for making me so happy.

[@golf25radioman]

Watching these videos, KZbin doesn't suggest them in chronological order, so I get some at the beginning of the new shop, in the middle, and currently. It's weird to see early ones after I've gotten used to the current. Even more odd is going back to your previous job. I'm a relatively new subscriber, so that's all I've known is the last year or so. You have come a long way, Ray. I'm glad to see your business growing, and hopefully being very profitable. If I was younger and lived in Florida, I'd be honored to work with you. Through the videos I sorta already feel like a work partner. I have been out of the business a long time, but I still see that I enjoy it. If my body would allow it, I'd be back in there turning wrenches. Thank you so much.

[@briandavies1910]

Great to see you back at work, hope you have a very busy, profitable and happy business future here. The world needs mechanics like you. Like or loath them, at least past employers gave you the experience, KZbin backing, and a final push to get here!

[@renatusfox6552]

I feel like we all need more “Clicks” in our lives, Ray. Great to see you up and running.

[@DestructionRising]

Brother, you have more than a job! You have a secure, lifelong career that can grow into an empire. This world needs more chill, honest, hard workers like you in leadership positions.

[@rossyoung6817]

Hey Ray, glad to see you're doing well post hurricane impact Us boys here in Canada see this rust on all cars, a result of road salt used during winter When we dismount caliper support brackets, we sand blast and high temp paint them, some guys might even get powder coating done for future rust protection We replace the corroded pins and bushings for safety, it's a minor cost for piece of mind Best of luck in the new shop

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Almost every brake job we do up here in the Salt Belt is just like that if not worse. I have a few tricks to make them not be that difficult again for a long, long time. (Nothing bets stuck) Still loved seeing the battle!

[@nathanielrosa8416]

I’m a young technician from Boston going to school and every time I watch your videos I just forget what’s going on in my life. I’ll be in class and I’ll be watching your video even though I should be paying attention lol. But I want to say I’m proud of you and may god keep blessing you. felt like you never left.

[@lenbigdog2476]

same here Bro i work at a transmission shop in the north east Massachusetts

[@sdwputnam]

I would say you need to switch the lift locations. Put the heavy lift in the straight on drive in door for trucks/heavy vehicles and the smaller lift on the side for smaller vehicles. Seems you would have a less chance of damaging a fender on a wall. Just a thought. Congrad on your new work location. Have fun. It will take time to adjust.

[@samsquires2877]

It’s very nice to see someone care about the quality of the product they put out. You don’t always see that anymore.

[@martinpierce4209]

I will admit that i have watched your work for a while now. The way you work now is a lot like how I work on cars. I just don't have a lift. You will do great in your new shop and I will be watching as you progress further. Good luck.

[@stefanvandentillaard4729]

There is always going to be someone that wants to give you shit!! I'm just amazed at how fast you turned a bad situation into a good situation. As a fellow mechanic i wish you good luck and many new and old customers. Keep making this great content and letting everybody see just how a great mechanic does his job.

[@LuisRuiz-lo5rc]

Great to see you back and working for your self. Basically I did the same after working 20 + years for a medical equipment company. Just got tired of the same BS year after year. Long story short 21 years and counting. Don't mind the haters they'll be always at the bottom talking shit and how fast you'll be out of business. Take it one day at a time. Buy equipment and supplies as needed without getting into debt. Try not to use credit cards which you'll never be able to pay off, better use a business loan. Good luck!

[@Mikej2156]

Super Proud of you, honestly the lighting is pretty damn good. I'm just glad to see you putting money into your own bank and not someone else's. Your a real inspiration :)

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

That the great resignation in action. 😉

[@GReaper]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs Best way to "stick it to the man" is to simply show that you don't even need him. You da man!

[@silicon212]

I have to agree, the lighting on this looked real good - quality contrasting in the image, not too dark and not too light - just right.

[@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs If I was in your area, I'd stop by with Cookies and a case of Brake Cleaner! But people can only send you Brake Cleaner if you're ready for everyone to know your address. I found your shop, but I won't tell anyone yet!

[@alm7707]

Looked at Seven Yearitch's comment and just shook my head. I've watched a lot of Ray's videos, and even though he can sometimes seem a bit sarcastic he appears to an excellent mechanic. Just like Ray I started my own shop 42 years ago. Mainly I work alone, and now have grandchildren of my first customers coming for repairs. Good luck Ray!!!! I hope Electric cars don't put us all out of business.

[@roysmith590]

If I didn't do all my own work on my cars and trucks, I would go to this guy because he takes his time and dose more then most shop would do!

[@andyh3277]

Lovely to see you back servicing cars again Ray. I wish you all the best from the UK man. Take Care

[@almostfm]

"almost shiny". I had a college professor who instead of saying "almost" would say "for very small values of..." So if someone submitted something that had some errors in it, it was "Right. For very small values of right". So that one pin at 25:39 could be "Shiny. For very small values of shiny".

[@Bulletz4Breakfast13]

It's great to see Ray working in his new shop. Can't wait till he has everything all settled and starts getting daily customers.

[@pittypatterputzzler5311]

I am missing the annoying phone and the back round noise of his coworkers.

[@thedutchhuman]

@@pittypatterputzzler5311 that phone.......pfffff

[@DestructionRising]

@@pittypatterputzzler5311 I’d always bet on a doo lee doo when the phone rang. Someone get that man a device that emulates a phone, please!

[@Theoogred1]

Loving the new vibe and feel in this video. Thank you for the many years of wisdom and enjoyment. Many to come.

[@andrewhansen4179]

I'm a serious mechanic from youth to 6 decades later and I'd be confident taking my vehicles to you for repair.

[@billchessell8213]

My only suggestion would be, when time and money allows do your floor… isn’t there some floor company that wants an ad? Great to have you back!

[@dan8353]

Ray, glad to see it coming together for you. A suggestion if I may, and you may already do this but having an old barrel for scrap metal will bring in a little money. No not much but every little bit helps.

[@jonasstahl9826]

Will be quit alot specialy with brake disks. 5kg per wornout disk makes 20kg per car that is 5 bucks. 2 brake jobs a day and lunch is paid with srapmetal.

[@warweezil2802]

When I was breaking cars I started a bolt barrel. When it was weighed in, the boss couldn't believe how much money he had been throwing away - once he figured how to get it on the truck with the flattened bodyshells. Sadly innovations like that were not reflected in my security with the company.

[@sheltdog8463]

Congrats on being your own boss! My buddy was a Ford Mechanic. He quit and leased a one bay shop in a industrial park, within a year he leased the the space next to his and removed the wall separating the two. I think he was there another year and leased a legit shop with 3 bays and was killing it. Within 2-2 1/2 years he was looking for property to build a shop, well with property being so expensive and the hoops/ building codes/ epa requirements he was looking at around close to million bucks. Finally a old Goodyear Service enter came up for sale it was a 4 bay shop and he bought it and the owner also owned the closed down car wash next door. He bought both of them. The car wash was fenced in so that is storage lot. He was scared to death when he pulled the trigger on the purchase. He now is rolling big time! You pretty much have to make a appointment if you need service because the business stays swamped! He is a damn good mechanic and not one of these Code Readers! Hang in man! Good Truth mechanics are slim and none these brother!

[@lescarpenter162]

A recommended mechanic services my car, it's a little Smart car and this guy knows a lot about them. He is so good that his service book is over flowing with work. I recently went to see him with the cars exhaust having failed. He looked me in the eye woefully and said he had too much on but I begged him to keep the car until he could fix. Three days later it was all up and running and he is on a par with Ray when it comes to looking after not just his customers but also the quality of the work. Yes Russ Fenner you know it is you, watching Ray reminds me of Russ all the time, he even had his new lease turned down and had to start from scratch at another place, just like you Ray. Just keep up the good work, treat your customers right and like Russ, you will have such a thick service book you will have to employ other mechanics too. 😂

[@johnmclean8643]

I was doing a similar brake job on my 20 year old rusty Toyota Boston Ma.when my phone 📞 buzzed with a notification of this video,synchronicity.replaced a seized caliper and used an old used rotor. I did the same,grinding the pad tabs so they float.More Brake-Klean!

[@fastaff08]

Hi Ray , great to see you doing your first job in the New Digs ..... excellent man Cheers ..... Steve ... 😎🍺🚙🛻🏎⚙🔧

[@MrDopey32]

No matter if you thought you were all over the place or things going bad, everything went well. The jitters of your first customer happen and fade away soon. Great job Ray!!

[@davidc7278]

LUBE the brake anchor where the brake hardware sits. you'll see a lot less pads seizing especially in rust belt areas, good work Ray !

[@ericolson9695]

This is the clearest documentary of a brake job I've ever seen!

[@johnnydooley7967]

Great video, Don't listen to the haters, You are doing a great thing by building a business to provide for your family while helping car owners get quality repairs.

[@trekOCLVone]

It is good to see Rainman back to doing Rainman tasks but, in his own shop. As Rainman would say "this pleases me".

[@eddymahon1503]

Never thought I would find a channel that’s better than “Matt’s Off-road Recovery”

[@blackhawk1987a]

For those of us that DIY alot of our work, telling us what parts and part numbers (cause you can now) would help alot of people in knowing what part they need for similar repairs. Congrats on the shop!

[@tonyjover]

Yep. Ray asked if we wanted it and yes, we do :)

[@stevem6711]

Honest good mechanics won't have any problem staying in business. Good job Ray!

[@aaronparis9304]

You’re just getting set up, don’t worry about the quality of your videos yet. Any real supporter will understand. You do a great job!!

[@tchamp72]

I just miss the doodle-e-doos. Must have doodle-e-doo soon! Great to see you getting back up to speed. I look forward to more great videos! You rock, Ray!

[@DaveS1969]

Dont forget to save a dollar to hang on your wall Ray!! and its good to see you back in action ...Gratz on your first successful brake job in your own garage.

[@jasper2207]

Great to see you back Ray!!! Follow your dream! The mantra that served me well for 46 years in business was to always under promise but constantly over deliver on any expectations. Pay attention to the pennies because they do add up. We’re all pulling for you!!!!

[@MikeCBA]

Worked for Scotty

[@Chris-L-sr]

Being from the north east ,,a little wipe of grease between the rim and the rotor helps it come off a little easier next time,it helps with the corrosion between the different metals

[@NoWr2Run]

I use Anti Seize between the Rotor & the hub. Also between the Wheel & the Rotor, in N.E. PA.

[@daryltownsend]

Great to see you back on the wrenches. Totally agree with the quality of parts aspect - "you get what you pay for" rings so true.

[@bradkline4023]

Missing the Rainman Ray yodel. We are all in need of a good doodeley dooo signifying the return to normalcy. Buddy, good to see you back in a shop environment.

[@b14ckyy]

It's awesome to see you having your first customer in your own new shop :) Let it be many many more!

[@robpeabo509]

This first repair in he new shop was good Ray. The videos will only get better as you further set the shop up and get back into your "new" comfort zone. Keep posting and we will keep watching the good, honest work you do 👍.

[@earlharrell7750]

Hey Ray, Both Jean and I are really glad to see your first repair job in your new shop! Glad to have you back! It will refreshing to hear your comments about the quality of parts, the attitude of the customers. etc. Earl and Jean Harrell.

[@swccbakersfieldca2076]

All in all you have earned it. Now it’s your business and do what you do I know one day you will be so busy it will be crazy but you got it under control. Keep on keeping on. Hi from Bakersield California.

[@paulschlobohm7226]

Glad you finally made the jump to your own shop. Scary at first, but with your quality work you will do well. Best decision I ever made.

[@brianbanks3044]

Rust...Nature's Loctite

[@jaimelobo8194]

hope everything is great! sad to see you leave your old shop, but very glad to see you thrive on your own! thank you for everything!

[@malonebonestir]

I liked how you taught me to put the rotors on backwards to spray them with brake clean and then flip them and spray the front, I guess you must have sprayed them off camera although I'm commenting before the video is over. Also, if you're missing your usual steps to make my wife say, "quit talking to someone who can't hear you!" great job!

[@enragedpandah]

Rusty Ray working on a rusted truck in a rusting building, and I’m all for it. Glad to see you back to work on something. Best hopes and wishes that everything goes well getting the building fixed up

[@papatomsthoughts]

Awesome seeing your first job in YOUR OWN shop. So exciting, you will get stuff organized, batteries, chargers, air compressor, office, etc. Great job

[@matticus2274]

It's so exciting to see you working in your own shop! Bet it feels amazing!

[@DanaHarripersad3350]

Zeerust… ZEERUST EEZ ZEE ENEMY!!! 😅 Good to see you back in action, Ray.

[@xdinked7502]

It's great to see you back working on cars Ray, you deserve every bit of success that you get

[@danjordan1979]

An absolute joy to watch you do your first paying job on your new home. I hope to see many more very soon! I've watched your entire back catalogue of videos over the past few weeks since I discovered your channel. Absolutely addictive, and fun to watch. I will make one criticism, thought. No Peter to teach and make jokes with! HELLO PETER! I enjoyed the camaraderie you 2 had especially.

[@alexwolf8019]

Takes a little time to get your rhythm back, but new shop, new tool placement, new responsibility for stocks, dealing with customers face to face . All those small things, but your went from no job to your own shop and first customer in about 3 weeks? That's freaken amazing in my book any day. In less than a year you will need help with overbooking. Thats my prediction anyway.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

HEY! Customer number 1. How do you like the rust belt Ray? Pa uses too much salt too, but that wheel was easy compared to some I`ve seen here in Pa. I`ve had to hit the backs of the tires with a 3lb maul to release the rims from the rust jacking up the rims, then whizzy wheel(Eric O reference) the mating surfaces. . Shiny! Those caliper bolts came out easy, I usually have to soak em with PB Blaster and pray they come out with my 18" breaker bar and a 4 ft pipe(for leverage). if not, break out the hot wrench and heat them up. That customer got his money out of those pads...sketchy. At least the hardware still looks like hardware, not a disintegrating blob😁 Congrats on customer #1, 1st of many.

[@tomparker9966]

Good to see you get your new shop up and working in record time. Don't invest to much time or money in that location. I believe this is a stepping stone to something much larger and better for you. Best of luck to you Ray.

[@2wheelhomie665]

Very true bro I think he should revamp it a bit in the process to sell it for more to add the to the bundle of cash in the next stepping stone

[@MrWaltjam]

I believe he said in an earlier video that he "paid the rent " I would think looking at the parking and such he is subleasing

[@tomparker9966]

@@MrWaltjam yea I think his talent and personality will open new doors for him. This shop is probably temporary so he can keep cranking out content. He definitely has unique skill sets.

[@brnmcc01]

He said this is temporary while the new shop building is being built

[@itsmemike1153]

Maybe you should switch positions of the lifts and put the big lift where the little lift is!

[@masonicmoth]

Being from NY, let me say this isn't even that bad of rustyness LOL ... glad to see the videos return :)

[@Hubjeep]

Bravo!!! Quite a few barriers here... Remarkably rusty 2017 vehicle (and I'm from NY), new shop without usual tools, AND vehicle owner watching!!!!

[@YouNameItGaming]

Congrats on the first job at your own workshop Ray! It must be a huge weight off the shoulders, knowing that everything is falling into place.