Skim Coating Drywall to Smooth out Walls, Hide old Texture and Fix defects. Part 2

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[@markadkins9290]

Great stuff from an old plasterer! I've got to go to my son's in swfl to skim his ceilings they've got a funky swirl texture. If I wasn't lazy I'd plaster it. Plastering since 86

[@alexmcneely1680]

Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. I'm really surprised that plastering is only used in 1% of work in the USA. You're obviously a very skilled craftsman in your methods I'd I really enjoy your videos. I think there's a great business opportunity for anyone who is willing to learn the traditional method of plastering, especially skimming walls and ceilings. A skilled plasterer will skim coat most sized rooms in a day and the customer will be left with a perfectly flat and super smooth finish, ready for painting and no sanding.

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Cool, and thanks for sharing that information.

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Plaster is a dirty word for drywall tapers. Lol!

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

I grew up doing body work so out of habbit and muscle memory I was treating mud like Bondo. That was fun sanding down...

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Would bondo work on meral file cabinet dings?

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

@@pearlperlitavenegas2023 I don't see why not just prep it.

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

@@pearlperlitavenegas2023 use like 36 grit to get the paint off or you could lightly grind it

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes

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Toni, glad I could help.

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NEW SKIM COATING VIDEO COMING SOON. I just started a new job where I'll be skim coating about 800 SF of popcorn ceiling texture since it's been painted too much and we aren't sure if it has asbestos in it. I'll be doing a skip trowel texture over that, and will post a video of the whole masking to skim coating and texturing process coming soo. Comment below if this interests you, and leave the hashtag #doitright #thatkiltedguyskimcoating

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Helps a lot to see and hear a pro do this

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[@IOTWVUVWTOI]

I wish the previous residents of my place knew this. When I moved in I stripped 4 layers of woodchip wallpaper each had been painted from my livingroom. You could see the poor repairs done to holes in the wall. One wall looked like it had a massive egg pushing the plasterboard into the room. They had used EXTERNAL wall filler. It was literally like cement. Stripping, removing old filler, filling and replacing plasterboard took 3 days. Flattening the skirting boards took another day. Glossing and papering took a day and a half. Won't be doing that again in a hurry but I had to do it right.

[@beverlygaydos5914]

Thank you so much I cannot imagine ever totally removing the popcorn at this age & solo. I completely removed the popcorn in the past & what a JOB that is ! So I will give this a try .

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Just be aware that skim coating is very strenuous work. I’ve done this all my life and am very strong but most people will struggle with it. So take your time and be patient.

[@beverlygaydos5914]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks I've done strenuous work my entire life however " the Old Gray Mare Ain't what she used to be"! Nothing worse than starting something then realizing your in over your head.

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I love the non-slip tape on the mud pan tip. Thank you for another cool video.

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[@CourtneyPagett]

I am so glad I came across this video! I just bought a house with popcorn ceiling throughout and was thinking skim coating sounds easier then scraping it. I never would of thought about how thick the mud would be resulting in cracking. Now just worried about the corner tape !

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I prefer wet scraping

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[@Cam-wi3tp]

i have been trying to skim coat the paneling in my mobile home.I fill the gaps with 5 minute mud,then try to go over the walls with a skim coat using 45 minute mud.It has been very challenging.No matter how clean the walls,tools and mud are,i always seem to get drag marks,like something is in the mud or on the knife.I have tried varying the thickness of the mud,seems to go on a little better on the thick side but i notice i get a lot more like air bubbles.I think i need to try and work on getting the ridge lines so it will be easier to sand.I think i am getting better,then i hold up a light to it and it's a bumpy mess... I am getting it done but it is very tedious,slow and sometimes aggravating.Appreciate your videos,you are very clear and easy to understand,thank you!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Regular weight all purpose mud will stick well, and give you longer working time, and be easier to sand smooth.

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Appreciate all the advice & nuances you share. Pick up new little details each time I watch a video. Watching is one thing. Doing it is another lol Like they say, practice makes perfect.

[@bdhd206]

Best mud and knife technique video I've seen. Thanks

[@ricosrealm]

I'm definitely going to need multiple coats doing this the first time. It's hard to gauge how much to put on and leave on. Thick mud is the key to reducing the number of coats because it holds on better to textured valleys than a thinned down mud.

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This is fantastic! This is so helpful for those of us still learning; you are so thorough. Thanks so much!

[@KurtfromLaQuinta]

I've been using +3 since a USG rep brought it out on a job here in the desert. '78 '79? A long time ago. All the joint compound companies first introduced their products here in the Coachella Valley. They figured if it worked here... it'll work everywhere. Going on my 48 year of drywall finishing. I've seen a lot for sure. AND I still love +3. USG has the best Taping Compound out there too. I only recommend that for "stringing" tape with a Bazooka though.

[@KurtfromLaQuinta]

Actually, I use USG Taping "Mud" a lot for a final coat of a "Putty Coat" for smooth wall. It has a long open time. Goes on very slick. It dries like a rock so you must be very clean with it. I put it on with a roller... wipe it off very tight. No sanding. I despise sanding.

[@jessicawebb2748]

I've learned a lot from you! Thank you. I'm currently skim coating and struggled, at first, but agree that practicing is making it better. Keep up the good work!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Any tips? I have horrible orange peel texture on my staircase area walls

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[@thaddeus953]

Thanks for the great video. It made a project I'm working on so easy, and I even used a trowel instead of the roller technique. Thanks for the tips!

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Appreciate the details you mention. It definitely cuts down on the time it takes to get it right.

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[@maryhartsock1389]

This is my first time to remove textured from my wall. Thank you for the video.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Mary, Let me know how it goes and if I can help in any way. Thanks, Guy

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@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Will do. I watched your second video on that sample board with a long handle sander. I will have to sand down the peaks👍 Love the videos

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[@alexmcneely1680]

I own a building company in the Uk and have visited the USA a few times. I was amazed that all the buildings have the popcorn effect on the walls and ceilings. I didn't see very many beautifully flat surfaces. I enjoyed your video but here in the UK the method you use is only used here in low quality work. The method we use for high quality work is plastering with a hawk and trowel - gives a perfectly smooth, flat surface with no sanding. I was wondering why so many videos I watch from the USA use your method and nobody seems to do plastering - have you tried plastering and is there many plasterers in the USA?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I think here in the US we like drywall because it's affordable and very easy to repair, vs plaster. I would say less than 1% of homes here have plaster. I like both, but would likely do drywall on my own home. It can look just fine when done right.

[@SomeDumUsrName]

I used a 12" blade like this for years for skimming and got REALLY good at it THEN.....discovered the hawk and pool float. Even as good at skimming to flat as I had become with a 12" blade like this, there was NO going back. Hawk n trowel/float IS the way to go. Much faster and MUCH easier to achieve flatness and you don't get those damn hard corners diggin into your work. Flat and NO sanding!

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Cool. Thanks for sharing that

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I’d like to see a comparison video between the methods and looks, pros and cons. Id also like a video that shows how to achieve flat smooth walls DYI if one so desires.

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This was super helpful. We are in the process of buying our first home, and we are starting some projects that we can get done during the winter months (We have been renting the home for the past four months, and will be closing in the next week or so!). The first one I want to tackle is smoothing out some walls we have that the previous owner textured. I will definitely be subscribing to your channel!

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Thanks and sorry to hear about your ceiling.

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Mr. Kilted Guy first of all Thank You for your service to this Great country and Go Air Force as I have a son who will have 23 yrs in the AF come June and Thank you sir for a great video as I used your Skim Coating method on a wall I had some amount of water damage on it and it came out very nice looking forward to another one of your vids.

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Thank you and thanks for your son's service. Glad to hear about your success with skim coating. See you on the next one.

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My home was built in 1928... It’s a beautiful home but the remodeling is very much overwhelming. I sit in my driveway and I want to cry sometimes. Thank u for this video❤️ I agree, u do look a lot like Bruce Willis🤣 Also, how do I go by installing a bathtub?

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Hi Monalisa, and thanks for the comment. As for installing a bathtub, that's quite a bit to complicated to explain here. Best to hire a pro for that one.

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Great advice. Turn the background music down a bit. It was a little distracting.

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Thanks, glad I could help. Guy

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Hi Bob Royals, thank you for commenting! I truly appreciate you taking the time to say hi, thanks or ask questions. I hope to hear from you again! 😎🦶🏼

[@SOLDOZER]

I tried the roller application method another guy showed. After doing 3 walls I think I will try working with the knife and pan. Roller method you have to thin out the mud a lot which means a lot of knife work. I realized when I glooped a bunch of mud on with the roller it required less knife work.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Damage, check out my latest version of the knife method I just released recently. It's more thorough than this one and might help a lot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmjSZ5eZYtyZrtU Let me know what you think, did it help?

[@kenvandeburgt1232]

I've got a water damaged textured popcorn ceiling and I'm trying to figure out the most economical way to get a good result. This is one more idea to consider. I'm looking at glue on tiles. Is glue on a good idea? One problem is the room has three walls; the house is split level and is open between rec room and kitchen that is connected by a short stair case. The transition zone is where the problem occurred. I'm not sure if the glue on will look okay there.

[@rodolfovaladez420]

Thank you for the video. You are very professional. My 1949 home has walls with texture design i dont like. I can try to skim coat but it will be expensive since i have to skim coat the entire interior. Any suggestions?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I will be releasing a video series soon showing how it can look really good to just put texture right over the top of another, without skimcoating first. Otherwise, skim coating is the best way to change it.

[@rodolfovaladez420]

I got it. I will look forward to see your video and thank you for the advice

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You're welcome

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Another great video 👍

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great video and explanation!!

[@lornapedersen5869]

Very enjoyable and informative

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate that 😎, & Thanks for subscribing! And, thanks so much for commenting and for subscribing. With your help we can blast past 100,000 subscribers and more!

[@SleepyPanda-c6n]

Would you recommend skim coating regular walls with texture? If not how else would you get rid of it? Thanks for your videos.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Erick, yes, you can get rid of texture on walls by skim coating. I actually just shot a video showing that exact thing and will put it out real soon.

[@paulrooster2108]

I don't think Ive ever heard a one word song , interesting 🤔

[@jilliannicole8809]

Go AF !! I’m also an AF vet!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks for your service!

[@melissacopeland8687]

Thanks for vid. I have very uneven textured bathroom walls and ceiling, but is old plaster. Should I try grind some off before skim coating, or should I just put 1/4" drywall over it?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

check this out- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWZqWqtnrVgl6M

[@melissacopeland8687]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY That was helpful. Gonna get the skimmer tool. What about corners?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

@@melissacopeland8687 Same technique, but you might need to use a knife like an 8-12".

[@billko9201]

Why didn't you get rid of that ridge by the corner that you said is difficult to sand out?

[@stevenhaskins1655]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You're welcome and thank you for being part of our community and letting us help you. Take care, Guy

[@waynekerr2472]

I was looking for this video last fall I did the whole house this way over popcorn took two coats and a long time. it never even crossed my mind to go get a bigger knife I think I had a 12in maybe a 10in. The new to me house I'm buying has some horrible skip trowel texture so I may get another chance to do this I think ill get a bigger knife this time

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’m going to do a video soon showing how you can also skimcoat by rolling the mud on with a paint roller. For some people who are new to this, it could be the easier way. The problem is it won’t go on quite as thick and may take two coats for hiding some textures. But you basically roll on mud as thick as possible and use something like a magic trowel, or if you’re gentle you can use a 12 inch steel knife. I’ve never done it this way because I am pretty much an expert with a pan and a knife and it’s just faster plus I can put it on thicker. So that gives you another option anyway.

[@superdavefan6669]

Can you skim coat over a wall with glossy paint? I assume sanding is required.

[@sarahanderson7594]

Great video! Would a primer such as Kilz be sufficient for prepping a semi-gloss painted textured wall for skim coating? Removing the texture is not an option. Or, is the primer unnecessary? Or, must it be sanded. Any advice or input is much appreciated. Thanks.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Sarah Anderson sanding is best. Nothing sticks well to glossy surfaces. But for extra adhesion add 2 Tbl wood glue per box of mud

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Sarah Anderson primer alone will stick but not well unless sanded.

[@sarahanderson7594]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Great. Thank you for your expertise and reply.

[@JoGeGoJr]

Awesome job sir 👍🏽🙂

[@Afeenag]

Thanks to this video my skim coat went well . After my 2nd skim coat what grit sand paper should i use to sand before I prime? Also, can i use a hand sander or will it remove my skim coat??

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

For the final coat you want to sand with really fine sandpaper like 320 grit but the coarsest would be 220 grit. And sand very lightly.

[@NARFALICIOUS]

if my whole house has a texture, is this a good method? i hate the textured look, i want to make it smooth and repaint. the house looks old and i want to give it a modern look. will i have to worry about cracking?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Skimcoating over one texture to smooth it out is done all the time with no problems. But watch this video first- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWZqWqtnrVgl6M

[@guillermocornejo7029]

No I recommend scrap and sand the entire house then prime and paint much easier than adding mud and trying to make it flat this guy couldn’t even do a 2x4 area flat. Imagine your whole house. Trust me I do remodeling specially and only on Sheetrock . Skim coat only works on very small walls or ceiling

[@wolverinegnr]

Can you skim coat over old painted walls? Thanks

[@saeedanwar7624]

Great tutorial, I'm thinking about using the smoothover plaster finishing kit as I don't have the tool...any thoughts on that pls..

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I'm not familiar with that product.

[@johnnyserratt6176]

I’ve learned a lot

[@michaelraduazzo6146]

Love your videos but there is another way. thin the mud and use a 3/4" roller to apply the mud then use a 36" skimming blade

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I show that in another video

[@4everyoung24]

What about sanding textures and painted walls in houses built before 1978 and may have an original layer of lead paint on the wall? I’m sure mine have several coats of non-lead paint but I just want to be sure that it’s ok if I’m just knocking off the pointy edges then sanding the skim coat.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Sanding scratches the paint, but no need to remove any, so it's safe.

[@MSGoal160]

I want to try this during the winter...how cold should it not be put side...for it too cure fast and properly..

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Regular drywall mud will dry in temperatures as low as 45 interior temperature but it’s best to keep it above 60. Even at 60° it will dry quite a bit slower than if you kept it at 70 or above.

[@MBString]

Thank you! How to prepare an old wall for a skim coat? Is some sort of a primer necessary or just a good clean?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Sand it and/or degloss it and clean it after. Look for my level 5 skim coating video

[@Auntypatti]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY clean? How clean?

[@msliddy9744]

Thank you for your service.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you!

[@ledi2005]

Thanks for this video and the great info. Quick question: do you recommend priming an orange peel shiny wall (eggshell most likely) before skimming to make it a flat wall?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You don’t want to put mud over shiny paint so I usually sand it really well and that’s good enough, or a high bonding primer will work also

[@kelleypalmer6391]

Great video, but plz leave off the music in the future. It is distracting and too loud.

[@boomdizzle87]

Would you recommend skim coating after removing grass-cloth wallpaper? I have steamed and scrapped a lot of glue off the wall but I am afraid I have missed some spots. Should I skim coat to be sure or would an oil based primer be enough before painting? Thanks!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Skim coating wont fix anything but very minor surface defects. It won't fix things like remaining glue on the wall. I would use the oil based kilz, or my favorite, RX-35, from Home depot or Sherwin Williams. 😎👣

[@triciaosborn8093]

Very helpful! What is the proper angle to hold the knife (?) if doing a wall not a ceiling?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Around a 45

[@triciaosborn8093]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY thank you so much! This is very helpful!

[@skylarfish90]

We have textured walls and ceiling, we have a drywaller coming who wants to do a skim coat. As far as the weight of the walls, is there still that risk of cracking? Would it be more beneficial in the long run to do 1/4 inch drywall instead?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Skimcoating over texture takes less mud and is safe. I've done it many times. Popcorn can take 2-3 times the thickness.

[@mohaimenesmayatin6931]

Hi Sir. My wall in the house already smooth because the carpenter that I hired already smooth the walls by using cement alone by rubbing the wet cement that in the wall. I will paint it soon. I am allowed to apply a skim coat since its already smooth and no pop corn or I am still required to apply skim coating to achieve good texture once I start painting the wall?. Please answer me ASAP.

[@TheKingCaracticus]

Thanks for posting this! Does the age of the plaster have anything to do with how well you r skimcoat will stick? Also what are your thoughts about skimcoating over existing wallpaper? Thanks

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Hey thanks for asking. I'd never put mud over wallpaper as it'll lift. Remove it first. I don't think age affects anything. But if it's glossy de gloss it by sanding it with 80 grit first to make it stick better.

[@TheKingCaracticus]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY thanks. I have some stubborn wallpaper that is old and thought id leave it on.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I use a paper tiger and hot water with Dif wallpaper stripper. Then soak as long as an hour keeping it wet until it loosens. Try that.

[@BelindaTOV]

That Kilted Guy DIY Home Improvement ....yeahbut, what if its some "deep swirly mess" on the wall thats shiny and you cant sand it? Lol

[@morokeiboethia6749]

When people say "bed coat" does that only imply the mud under the tape or does that also apply to the 2-3 layers of mud on top of the tape as well?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Under

[@HazyHuez]

Does the Plus 3 stick to vinyl walls as well as all purpose? I'm looking to smooth out mobile home walls without removing the vinyl wallpaper

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Close but might be slightly less

[@seanhyland8782]

When you skim coat over a lightly textured wall are you burning it in by applying pressure? Just filling the valleys of existing texture? Or will the texture bleed through?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes, just filling. It likely will burn through the first coat. Check out this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWZqWqtnrVgl6M Sean Hyland, if I helped you save money on your project, or you just want to show your appreciation for my help, please consider joining our KZbin membership for as low as $2.00 a month. Your support means the world to me and will help ensure we keep putting out more, and better content to help you. Plus you'll get a special badge next to your name in comments, bonus and early release content, and more. You can join here- kzbin.info/door/SinsqowcKxmSaKkx3W9_0wjoin You can also join our Patreon FAN Page for as little as $3.00 a month, flat rate. You'll get bonus content, special markers in comments telling me your subscribed, etc. You can do so at: www.patreon.com/ThatKiltedGuy Thanks for all your support!

[@asdrubalruiz4885]

Hello. Can I skim coat a textured wall without scraping or sanding due to it possibly being asbestos/plaster.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’d sand it & skim coat it anyway because you’re probably just going to sand the paint and not the plaster underneath

[@CherDele]

I've just scraped my popcorn bathroom ceiling. I'm now really worried as you just mentioned asbestos might be in some mix. I know for sure that the popcorn texture has been up for more than 20yrs. I wore the necessary PPE: mask, googles, gloves and covered my hair and wore appropriate clothing. It took a long time to clear up after scraping. The mixture was very wet as I used water and vinegar to moisten the ceiling prior to and during scraping. What's the likelihood that my ceiling had Asbestos? Is there a way of knowing without having to call in the specialist?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

You really can't know for sure without testing, but you can test it yourself with one of the kits below. amzn.to/2MPhO0u But minor exposure to asbestos is highly unlikely to cause any problems. I believe it's the repeated exposure that harms us. After 35 years of doing this I'm sure I've breathed it in many times and at age 58 I have no issues from it that I know of.

[@ryanmaynard256]

Hey love your vids but if you tape and joint a room do you have to skim all the walls before painting

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Check out this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnyQh6uVpdmafsk

[@patwhittington8478]

I live in a 60 year old house that has bad places in the sheetrock. There are humps and the tape is showing through in places. Can I use the technique you used in this video to repair the sheetrock?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Hi Pat, you actually need to repair the damaged areas first. Skimcoating will only fix minor defects like thin edges, shallow scratches, etc. For humps you probably have a Butt joint, or a hump that is similar and you need to repair it like this- kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKwZoxuh9R_n7c