Preserving the shell, inside & out on XC Falcon Panel Van #19 Magnum Force

[@shaneconnors757]

Great Show as per usual.Fantastic Team Astilll Design.

[@richardpaterson7513]

Howard, one of the best aspects of your videos is the advice on using combinations of products and the results you can expect. For the consumer. It's great that you're staying with PPG because it's a great product. Pity, they're not doing the same. Go well at Summernats

[@peterhawkins4612]

I think you have done a very good job promoting PPG, sometimes the tide comes in and sometimes it goes out.

[@AstillDesign]

For sure, its about half way at the moment

[@TheSuzukik5]

Howard, One thing I found when using the Ute liner on my XY if I used it in the ready to go one litre tin for the Shultz gun, I was loosing some product, as the tin gets warm, and makes it react quicker, I ended up using it in a plastic container slowed the reaction down of the mixed product, especially in summer, love your work mate. 👍😎

[@AstillDesign]

Good tip mate, I’ll give it a go on the next one

[@mathewjackson8337]

Where PPG have stepped off Mirka should jump on, you are a great ambassador for both! Thanks for this year, you've upped the standard of my Torana project significantly with the education and understanding these videos have provided. Have a great Chrissie and New Years!!!!

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks, plenty more to come!

[@warrenbrown5621]

Thank you Howard and your crew, you have produced exceptional content for the channel. I am grateful that you have shared with us from your many years of experience. I'm looking forward to any future content Howard and crew, all the best to you all and may you have a safe and prosperous holiday season ☺

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Warren plenty more to come

[@neilperry2224]

@@AstillDesign we'll cross everything for you. All the best to you and your family and friends and sink a few tinnies for us.

[@JohnF-k1u]

Have a great Christmas Howard, I'm about to start on an XC ute so these videos are awesome.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks, you too!

[@hqlion]

Everyone always hears about how good, but how pricey PPG is. Howard constantly bridges the knowledge gap for the average car enthusiast in not just how good PPG products are, but what range of PPG products there are and the reasons why certain PPG products are used in each part of the automotive restoration process, how they are used and the quality results that can be achieved. Show me another social media creator that sets such high standards in the automotive industry, that promotes a companies products and especially in a very detailed manner over the long term.

[@AstillDesign]

I will be still doing the same but they have stopped advertising.

[@davidvincent2838]

You've done an awesome job as always. Its a shame PPG haven't continued with the sponsorship. I personally think that with your skills and expertise, this is a great way to promote their product, bu business decisions are a reality unfotunately and for me you've done an awesome job at showing how great the products are with this build that is very personal. I know the end product will be absolutely phenomenal, and even though you say 'not show car standard', to me, in my eyes it already is. 27:20

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@honestpat7789]

Another brilliant video … maybe mirka or a kovac step in where ppg left off 👍

[@AstillDesign]

We will find a new sponsor, thanks for the suggestion.

[@craigjones6887]

really enjoy watching & getting tips for my falcon restoration.

[@AstillDesign]

Glad we are helping

[@brunohoutwipper4225]

Great show to watch again. Sorry to hear ppg pulling out

[@AstillDesign]

Just the end of an advertising contact

[@neilperry2224]

Thanks for giving us a chance to see how you go with the van. Sorry to hear about your main sponsor pulling out of the project. Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends.

[@AstillDesign]

Just the end of a 12 month adverting contract. We will find someone to fill the spot

[@RestoHubAU]

Fantastic job as always, Howard. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a safe and successful new year. 👌😎

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks very much, merry Christmas to you all

[@bronbroo]

Thank you for A good year of viewing And have a great summer nats All the best for season ahead

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks very much, will do

[@stevepierce3509]

Love it mate, all the very best in the new year and look forward to seeing the progress on the XC Panel

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Steve, need to get it done

[@dmarn8258]

Its looking amazing Gotta Say Id luv to see you partner with HAMR Their price point & availability seems impressive

[@AstillDesign]

After 25 years with PPG I can’t see me changing

[@BadSeeder666]

Good luck at the Summer Nats. Best in Show for sure.

[@AstillDesign]

Just a rolling shell on the PPG stand.

[@drifterdrifter9558]

In the video it looks like you can see some rust under the centre brace next to the gear shifter hole. When you showed the sika on the passenger floor mate. 5:24

[@AstillDesign]

Might be! The car was brown and came from Nyngan with lots of red dust and is 47 years old. I was t going to pull every panel off.

[@drifterdrifter9558]

@AstillDesign just thought you might want to know. Love the build.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I really liked the smother underseel if only inside the cabin especially It will certainly be nice when done Merry Christmas Howard and family Hopefully summer nats won’t be too crazy 😂😂what am I saying it’s always nuts

[@AstillDesign]

Merry Christmas, Summer Nats is always crazy.

[@samperras]

No comment this week Mr Astill Merry Xmas to all

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate, merry Christmas

[@oldrlh]

Great show again mate merry Christmas

[@AstillDesign]

Merry Christmas to you too mate

[@darrentaylor321]

Thanks Howard great advice as usual. I am interested to know if you wanted to put a colour over the top of this product would you need to sand it or is there a time limit to coat it wet on wet . Love the channel, look forward to seeing the progress on each build

[@AstillDesign]

24 hour dry time, scotch brite scuff then normal paint process. Down load the data sheet astilldesign.com

[@ivancurmi3980]

Great video Howard like all yourvideos. I have a question did you put some seam sealer along roof gutters thanks

[@AstillDesign]

Haven’t done the gutters yet, I do it after the poly

[@ivancurmi3980]

Thanks ​@@AstillDesign

[@billmcintosh1242]

Great video as usual Howard, sorry that PPG have moved on but I'm sure you will pick up another sponsor as you promote products with knowledge and experience. Have a Merry Christmas and New Year to you all, will be looking forward to your videos on SummerNats. Bill Mc

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Bill, it will be a big one

[@matthartley7333]

Merry Christmas mate

[@AstillDesign]

And to you and your family

[@stevemcintyre4398]

It's starting to look bloody nice. I was thinking before, were you looking at recreating a Retro Sundowner?. I remember seeing these running around (not as many Holden's Sandman admittedly). I was wrapped that Ford got in on the same marketing ploy but with the porthole style bubble windows. Have a great festive season to you, family and your employee's.

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate, Merry Christmas to you too

[@lllllukeify]

👍

[@AstillDesign]

👍👍

[@id10t-q3f]

What engine trans combo is the van going to have?

[@AstillDesign]

351, single rail BW disc brake rear

[@id10t-q3f]

@AstillDesign thanks Howard

[@MrJak427]

@astilldesign Did you decide to not put the extra supports on the inside of the windowless part “big panel” like ford did ? Have a great Xmas. I’ve picked up heaps of good info from your channel thank you

[@AstillDesign]

Its all done as you see it, I will be putting some insulation on the sides so shouldn't have any issues

[@markofoz3469]

Hey Howard. When you finish the van would you consider doing my xw? Cheers mate, love your work..

[@AstillDesign]

I think I'm done for now

[@jack-nn2km]

merry Christmas Howard, the day you stop doing these kind of videos is going to be a very sad day.

[@AstillDesign]

More to come in the new year.

[@paulsmith4442]

I jumped straight on the ppg website and told them how stupid they are! Here's a bloke I've admired since I was 10 (I'm 42 now) giving a step by step education on which products to use, how to use them and why... And these clowns are pulling the pin on it. I'd rather paint my next car in house paint than use ppg now.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks for the support Paul, PPG are still involved just not advertising on the channel

[@fulltimber]

PPG pulled the rug from under the van. Bugger. Would it really cost them that much in materials to let you finish it ? Ah well, Glasurit is great paint too

[@AstillDesign]

Its not the materials, It will still be PPG, its just the advertising with the channel that has stopped

[@tonymontana897]

1st Again !! 😁😁🤪

[@AstillDesign]

Best shell!!

[@markdrewett149]

Merry Chrissy to you H and Darren (the silent assassin lol). Thanks for the tutorials, they have become a real high light and i look forward to each one.

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate, plenty more to come as we start to refurbish all the parts

[@samjohnson4014]

Ppg are the looser out of not continuing that business deal.

[@subaruadventures]

Why would they? He should pay out of his own pocket can't stand these builders who want something for nothing.

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks for the support

[@phillamprell6359]

​@@subaruadventuressomething for nothing? Like we all get this man's wealth of experience and knowledge when we watch his free videos. He deserves be paid to promote and explain their products

[@steveskrobot9496]

I dont believe that. I feel let down for you. I wouldnt be taking the van to their Summernats marquee, but thats just me.

[@AstillDesign]

Steve I have been working with PPG for over 25 years and am grateful for everything we have done together and will continue to do in the future. this is just an advertising deal with the channel

[@ryanlove5332]

@@AstillDesignagree. The art of diplomacy is to build the bridge and get people to come across. Putting your best foot forward and demonstrating your character is 100% the best way to move forward.

[@dropbear9526]

Golf. Every shot makes someone happy. Enjoy your time off, once you get it. But, I'll be waiting for the next episode anxiously. I luv ya work. The show car, that's not a show car, is going to a car show 😁. And rightly so. I told you it is a show car lol. Let's see if the summer nats gets you're competitive juice's flowing, and it ends up an elite show car lol.

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate