Peterbilt 359 Restoration Ep.97 The Little Things

[@TwinStix]

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[@MA-iv7ol]

Try taking a propane torch to the birdy and then scrape it up. Used this method before although never on a decal that old. I think it would be worth a shot.

[@richardelder8869]

@@TwinStix wish I could been here since the first episode

[@richardelder8869]

@@TwinStix just don’t have the funds but I watch for you every Thursday

[@sodapop8408]

Rubber Duck hauled his last load R.I.P Kris Kristopherson

[@orangesaregood3379]

Favorite trucking movie of all time!

[@kymw7833]

Hey Mark have you tried Eucalyptus oil its great for removing gum. RIP the Duck last of the movie Truckers 😢😢😢 Kym Adelaide

[@kylederry5031]

Y'ever met a duck that couldn't swim??

[@OutlawH2]

Mark may need to add the Rubber Duck mack to his build list in a couple years lol

[@Ngarepairercar1990]

Good video, wish you good health

[@shawnmoss9637]

Congratulations on deboss garage episode you really got into your element talking about the truck and it was nice to see pegs dirty mitt make a appearance

[@ericknutson42]

I applaud you for having the discipline to only working in the shop on Saturdays. I would be out there every day after work.

[@ybangalvan9760]

You’ve inspired me to repair and repaint my 94’ 379 Peterbilt that my dad gave me to keep in the family

[@mbritton1984]

While you were sanding the hood ridges I was thinking “ he should polish that!” I was amazed that you had the same thought.

[@KliffonSpinback]

The duck hood ornament 😭 R.I.P. Kris Kristofferson 10-4 good buddy Keep up the good work Mark. It’s so easy to cut corners but the juice will be worth the squeeze.

[@mikeb2368]

Little by little is the reason I watch. 10-4

[@Niteskate1]

All the work now is going to save you a lot of grief later on, that is going to be one sharp looking truck in that blue color Mark, something you can be really proud of.

[@gordonmoore7689]

You’re ABSOLUTELY correct in your thinking to hit everything you see!! The end result will show it.

[@gregorystewart6539]

Polish the center strip. Thinking back 40 years ago, my friend who owned the exact same truck had those fender steps polished too. Why not!! Chrome won't get you home BUT....Classic Pete. Take your time on this. It is a work of Art essentially.

[@tinyskustoms]

With regards stripping paint ( and anything else you need ) two words: Muriatic Acid ( hydrocloric acid / pool acid) works awesome, easy to neutralize and its fairly cheap. We used to use it all the time to strip whole cars down back in the day. Its an old shade tree trick for us poor folk. haha!

[@RMRifles]

Just keep it away from anything you don’t want to turn to rust

[@91Grunta]

Not dull Mark...anticipation is exciting.

[@GoatneckRCC]

Little by little living up to its name😅take your time Mark!!

[@Watts378]

'Don't rush the brush' for our sakes Mark. We always enjoy the content. You're on the most important stage. Triple checking everything will pay off!

[@LynnTimmerman]

Your an Education Teacher, takes time in order to get the best body work. See you next week.

[@fazerainbow5674]

awsome video mark thumbs up and shared

[@robbyblack2699]

We are excited to see paint too, but, don’t rush on our account. We love it all.

[@duanebennett2961]

Take your time Mark, she’s gonna be awesome!!

[@Rav_4_Guy]

Little by little mark You are getting there Going to look great

[@wilfredsexton2823]

Good morning from North Carolina Mark looking good all the time you put in the preparation will make it stand out in the crowd

[@silvioroberti-wt3pl]

Mark you will get there great job today

[@VRTrucker]

It'd be cool to see a road trip in the Snowman Truck and trailer to Tennesse to collect the parts for Bandit🤔

[@MrGoaljudge]

While You're in Tennessee, You should get in touch with Derek Bieri of Vice Grip Garage, He's a really cool Guy and He might have some Great advice on the Bandit rebuild. Look Him up while You're down there I think You'd have a Great time meeting a fellow KZbinr! Take Care and Stay Safe Brother! Don from Ankeny, Iowa

[@PaulMathyi]

Mark with the Bonet sticker, we used caustic oven cleaner to remove any Stickers from paintwork from the trucks I hope that if you eases that it works for you as it does for us in Australia

[@gregmclean6525]

Was about to say the same thing, don't know if they have any decent oven cleaner in Canada

[@Antonymorris1.6]

It takes time Mark but prep will pay off.like when ur misses said I be ready when getting her makeup on to go out lol

[@BumDogSuMo]

I’ve always found that I’ve had best success when I work on one or 2 panels at a time. When I jump around too much I tend to miss things and there’s a redundancy of work. Love your videos and projects!

[@spottedhoss1920]

Mornin Mark A very interesting episode I found a set of those mixers at a garage sale in a box of stuff I bought and I didn't know what they were, great now I know. I've never done body work and I commend you for the work you are doing it looks awesome. Have a great week Mark say hello to Mrs. Twin stix for us.

[@Bruningable]

Nice!

[@timeberhardt2633]

Take your time the more you take your time the end prize is what it looks like especially if it's your dream semi watching you ain't boring it's educational Mark give yourself more credit

[@Brandon-cd4ts]

Can't wait to see little by little all painted up and finish ben watching this truck build for years enjoyed it tho

[@OutlawH2]

Learning a fair bit about autobody from watching these episodes. Might look into that Montana Sky Blue for my MGB as it was originally a dark blue color at one point in its life.

[@pierreboulay5480]

Honestly take the time you need, it’s your hobby after all and you just need to focus in the enjoyment it brings you. We’re just privileged bystanders

[@flyweldfabricate]

Patience makes perfect

[@mattlyle455]

Howdy Mark The Rubber Duck from Lima,Ohio Checkin' in Another great video!!!

[@stevencaka]

Yeah, I’d polish that center aluminum piece in the center of your hood, Mark. My old boss done that on his old 1987 Peterbilt he had several years ago and it looked sharp

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Mark & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Mark & Friends Randy

[@canadianwolf6582]

i,m excited to see lil by lil in paint i watched you rebuild from the beginning .take Glazing Puddy for scatches then sand of with a fine paper im keep watching 🚚🚚

[@larryblankenship8104]

Great job Mark thank you for sharing love that truck she's gonna look awesome

[@conwayconway2177]

Ohhhhhh yeahhhh wooooooo 🤘🤙. morning Twinsticks Garage family ❤🇨🇦💙🇺🇸✝️😎...I'm glad your taking your time and doing it right. It takes what it takes c'mon...what I like about this most is that your doing it your way. ..that makes it all that much more special...if u mess up,just send the bill to big Enos Burdette....hahaaaa!

[@scottmcnabb-m6d]

Love that colour mark great choice can’t wait to see it done but in time. Mark lots of work. Ahead of you . But that’s why we all watch it the end result . From Ontario Canada cheers mark keep on keeping on .

[@airplanefixerguy1]

Goto Canadian tire and goto the paint/hardware section and get a 4lt tin of MEK. Methel Ethel ketone. It is the base ingredient of paint remover. Soak it in a rag and leave it on the decal. Cover it with plastic so it dosent evaporate off the rag. Used it lots in the aircraft industry.

[@ninjabob8170]

Still use it in the aero industry, stuffs evil but works a treat. Can get kinda happy using it so make sure you’ve got some good ventilation. 😂

[@tylerdraper3291]

MEK works every time!

[@MikaelBoton4964]

Truly inspiring Mark! Keep up the good work! That blue will look awesome with the chrome!!!

[@jessemerriam9732]

Looking good marc

[@PennCentral636]

Hey Mark. Aircraft Paint Remover is great. Order from a US supplier or when you're down here. In regards to the paint on the white truck you looked at. The old adage. "If it ain't right. Paint it white. " Keep plugging along.

[@sierra1005sb]

Great job Mark.

[@robertkittle9772]

Body work takes for ever, but like you said " more time you spend now the better the paint job". looking good.

[@mikedowland9949]

I’ve watched this channel go from strength to strength. You to give up your day job Mark and do KZbin full time👌🏻👍🏻

[@noshsreqd]

For cleanng off your metal spatulas use a propane torch to heat the bondo residue til it starts to bubble a bit and it will scrape right off.

[@georgekohn4888]

Mark, can’t wait to see Little By Little in blue, but like you said you can’t rush this phase. When it comes to the Iron Duke, have you thought about gutting the cab right down and getting it dipped or CO2 blasted, vs sanding? Sanding is so much work! Cheers!

[@jimmym1192]

Hey mark you should try using a black or a white primer base coat to make the blue paint pop and stand out better and more

[@billysmith2494]

I use a product called aircraft stripper it works great on paint and stickers as well keep up the good work brother love what you are doing

[@lesgreen4824]

So after the clutch fluid has soaked in, get the little flame thrower, gas torch on it!!! Fire burns everything off!!!

[@mikecrockett585]

All the hard work you are doing will show when you are finished the little things are what makes the difference in trucks done as you know you can tell the difference keep on keeping on bud

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Another good episode. I always learn so much from these videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Ktgsvtrdg66]

You're gonna laugh seeing the orange peel on my 378. I never would have stuck with my #toterhome project if I hadn't found your channel! Thanks again for all the helpful tips!👍

[@Biker-Jim]

That's it I'm done, not watching another episode... Until the next one comes out 😅😂😆😆😆

[@adriandeluchin5982]

All the long hours in2 the prep work will be worth it @ the end result of the job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@riggsandmurtaugh7938]

Good luck to ya from Oklahoma

[@DARKKNIGHT56999]

Pine Sol is another good paint remover/sticker remover

[@mikedowland9949]

Agreed, it’s great in ultrasonic cleaners too

[@simonmackie8258]

Stick at it Mark, been watching since the beginning, the end result will make it all worth it 👍🏻

[@MetalNicky1983]

It’ll all be worth the effort mark, looks great 👍🏻

[@fader2701]

the semi truck is going to be soo nice!

[@dennisshepard4928]

I used zip strip. Paint remover brand .worked on .paint and decals . For me heat gun will also love your channel been watching long time

[@michaeldalzell6670]

Love the tenacity brother Mark… LBL 🤟🏼🤠

[@kevinjones7555]

Just a little tip. I noticed when you sprayed the test panel you used a back and forth overlap with the base coat. Don't do that with base you will get tiger stripes. The nice thing about base/clear is you can spray the base every which way just enough to achieve hiding and to even out the metalics then do your cross cut overlap with the clear. Also if you want a lighter blue use a light primer as well as darker primer for darker blue, yeah I know I didn't need to tell you that part.

[@mjvan7980]

If you use adhesive remover or similar, soak it down and then tape a black garbage bag over - try to get air out. Let that sit in the sun for a few hours, the heat helps get the old adhesive to start loosening.

[@robertwilbert1317]

You doing a good job mark…I always say body work is 95% and the paint job is 5%…it takes time to get everything smooth….cant wait to see the painting process….the end result is gonna be sweet

[@gregorystewart6539]

I am totally loving the blue with all the metallic. Perfect!!! The stripe layout will be more complex. Some of the 80's trucks had complex overlays across the hood. Please keep to the old themes and perhaps look to David Hodgeman, now the owner of Southern Pride Transport, and a Peterbilt he called the Mean Green Money Machine. 600 Hp KTA Red Top Cummins with all the extras. Nice paint scheme. Featured in OverDrive maybe 1980. Also, another Peterbilt, this one The Beer Man ran South Cal years ago. Spectacular, but Green and Gold. The striping layout was unique and eye catching. Straight blue, maybe we need a pause on that. It will be fine but......do it once and do it right!! Those guys used Imron. You will not be doing that.

[@sesampley]

As far as removing the paint and decal from the hood you might try using spray on caustic oven cleaner. Easy Off is a brand here in the US that is widely available and well known. Work in a small area at a time. The big secret to using strippers is the not let the stripper dry out, some guys apply the stripper and then put plastic wrap over it to seal in the chemicals and stop evaporation of the product.

[@warrengee-f9l]

Smells Wonderful.... Tastes Even Better 🤣

[@pilotleader]

Mark, you have great attention to detail! Your comment on paint efforts near 14 minutes is valid - where it is “good from far, but far from good” - LBLwill not be in that category! Keep up the great work!

[@teddybertgarage4119]

Keep up the good work 👍🏻🇨🇦🍺🍺

[@ridethroughlifertl]

What you can also do is put your chemical of choice on the paint and put saran wrap on top so it doesn't evaporate or off-gas. It might help. I know it works with oven cleaner - and depending on the type of paint it is, oven cleaner might actually strip it down also.

[@chrisstokes5113]

Paint stripper works great on mine

[@jacobhaugen1549]

Try oven cleaner for the hood. Bought a pickup that had pin striping all over the place. It wasn’t my style and an auto body friend mentioned oven cleaner. Worked amazing sprayed it on and wiped off in a min. or less. Just an idea!

[@ralgith]

Another great video. When you get to the engine on the Duke, please keep it Matterhorn White. You can still get the official color from Cat.

[@TwinStix]

I already painted it Matterhorn a few years ago…

[@tiarobinson4393]

Huge fan

[@Harold-si7eh]

Aftermarket companies make wire harness kits that may save you migraine's, when time dries the coating corrosion is on the way at every crack!! ❤😊

[@TwinStix]

Yeah I’ve got a full kit from Painless Wiring 👍

[@benbirkigt493]

Ez off oven cleaner works real good for the bird on your hood just let it sit on there and it will take it down to bare metal .

[@MatthewGomez-t6s]

Hey brother, use 180 before primer , the primer will fill the scratches and still give you a good mechanical bond , keep it up bud , I can’t wait to see it finished !

[@corywatson3942]

Mark, I don’t know if anyone suggested to take hood off for paint hope I’m not late to the party, but I love what your doing to that classic Pete

[@SemiErnie]

Love the OCD you have , can't wait to see the end results . I have a thing about perfection , always keeping myself in check . Shoot i have five more years to go , will i give up trucking 🤷 IDK .

[@joemode101]

Hi Mark, how’s it going? Brake fluid is what I use to remove paint but it takes a while don’t get nervous about getting it on your paint wipe it off clean it off with water and you’ll be OK. It takes hours for brake fluid to work. It’s magic, but it works great

[@mickthurston9883]

Good luck getting over that last hurdle. Mick London

[@620JK]

I think the nicest part of having your daughter sand the car is that she’s probably hating it but one day I guarantee she’ll look at that car everyday and smile. She’ll never ever paint that car agin, not because it’s a pain in the butt but because the memories of doing it

[@rickkelso5867]

easy off oven cleaner in the yellow can is a great paint stripper

[@ricbrowne3249]

Mark Try a good brand of oven cleaner on the bird sricker it will take painted sign writing off painted surfaces cheers "RB" Albury Australia

[@TatumAdventures18]

As some have said before use aircraft stripper or a product called klean strip or citrus strip. Works amazing!!

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

hum not bad mt, loved the vid.

[@charlesmorgan9584]

I've been watching from the beginning. Seeing the transformation has been great. Your patience and attention to detail will make it worth the wait. As a suggestion, I would take the little fender steps off and have them polished before painting. Always enjoy the episode.

[@LonnieMillin]

Mark, I think I would put two coats of high filler primer on and then sand with the 320 save that one step. I am a long time viewer been with you since the beginning love the channel love the trucks.

[@Dana-nv4ej]

Good morning Mr. twin sticks you continue to be an inspiration take time to go to the Lesco truck show. We can wait. I still have a standing bet with myself that you were going to take a micrometer and go over every hut bolt on a little by little and replace the ones that are sanded down, just a hair beyond what your tolerance will stand for lol enjoy the work on the truck. It’s the journey not the destination.

[@MrLarrymann]

Mark if a job is worth doing, it's worth doing properly or not at all.....Good on you from the UK.

[@KenHolloway-mx9vv]

Hi Mark too bad didn’t say in an earlier episode that you didn’t say you were going to need a new wiring for the firebird . I would’ve suggested getting the American wire kit that’s what I used I was told by other guys that used it that they were the most complete kit to use in stead of painless wire well that’s all for now. Trimac Ken.

[@LouisMacLeod]

3M makes a wheel that attaches to a drill or grinder for removing decals, I've used it before it works well

[@kerryevans7413]

You cannot rush Perfection Mark. We understand it takes time on removing paint and sanding an body work. Mark when you go down to pickup engine for the Trans Am you can stop by a Auto parts store and pickup some airplane stripper paint remover. It might be tough to cross border but maybe not. As long as it is still sealed.

[@michaelguglielmo2749]

I’m from a Long Island , N.Y. , we used to use a paint stripper called Rock Miracle. I don’t know if it’s available anymore, but it really works. Good luck with that.

[@billyhaddock5540]

You are getting there Mark, almost got the primer on the Pete 359..

[@joesmith1926]

Try heat gun on the bird after brake fluid to help scrape off the sticker. Cellulose thinners to wipe off the sticker glue after.