✅ Spot welding and Painting a Totaled Mazda CX-5

In this video I'm going to finalize the build of my Totaled 2021 Mazda CX-5. It was originally purchased from Copart with severe front end damage including both frame rails and one strut tower that were pushed over that required a use of a frame rack to be put back into place. In this video I will tackle the rest of the repairs that include metal working and and doing Bondo on one of the doors and then getting all of the parts painted and getting the car fully assembled. As usual, this video will be packed with a ton of helpful information as it's always a learning experience.
Tool used in this video:
Iwata Kiwami paint gun: ebay.us/5pTJfs
Paint gun digital air regulator: amzn.to/4dQMQiw
Body filler ( Bondo ): amzn.to/4cSsPHa
High build primer: amzn.to/4gcZzxz
Spot welder: amzn.to/4ef0Gej
Electric file: amzn.to/4cToRxP
5 Ton pulling clamp: amzn.to/4dTV5dA
Self leveling laser: amzn.to/4cURZEZ
Sanding block: amzn.to/3TkiooO
Adhesion promoter for plastic: amzn.to/3Tlmq01
Final Sand: ebay.us/y3yt2a
Paint can mixing lid (quart size): amzn.to/4cVG5uz
Paint can mixing lid (gallon size): amzn.to/4ehJ15F
Spring loaded center punch: amzn.to/3TkNM6I

[@FennyYT]

Please don’t disappear like that again! You had us all worried

[@fix206]

I"ve been working, filming, traveling... I'll do my best not to disappear like that again 👍

[@boulbahrimahdi5129]

He remembered his KZbin password

[@fix206]

Amnesia is a hell of a sickness... 😉😎

[@s0Domie]

great video, I started repairing wrecked vans with your videos

[@fix206]

That's awesome!! Glad I could inspire you 😊

[@jkotsovolos]

Excellent video! Thank you for the journey! Godspeed to you!

[@fix206]

My pleasure!

[@UNIQUEGrills]

Quality work %100 🔥🔥🔥 Can’t wait to go paint something again.

[@fix206]

That paint gun is 🔥🔥 I knew you'd like it 👍

[@blackton3]

Do you have any opinions on premium paint cans? Places that mix it based on a sample panel you provide I bought the same harborfrieght gun as in your video for 1-3x rare use for my repair. But now not so sure if I should use it for a good decent matching paint job But also don't want to spend on a gun I'll only use once every 5yrs

[@fix206]

Problem with rattle cans is: Very low output, very narrow uneven fan, low air pressure that leads to uneven application, all of that equals poor quality finish. I"d use a can to paint a lawn mower, but not a car

[@rjung_ch]

Great seeing another one with many references. Thanks, the car looks super. Cheers 👍💪✌

[@fix206]

I always try to jam pack my videos with lot's of info... Thanks for watching !!

[@denzelw9664]

I have only watched this rebuild but I can safely say I’m impressed by you work. I’m impressed with you attention to detail and admire the pride you take in your work. 👍

[@fix206]

Thank you 👍 I appreciate it!

[@MarcBchannel]

Glad your back. I have to build one of those dent pullers. Looks like a game changer. I have the LPH400 and an Iwata Bellaria(same as Kiwami4). Both are awesome and spray beautifully but the Bellaria is a bit faster. Nice work. Cheers👍

[@fix206]

That dent puller is the best tool in my arsenal of metal working tools. It Will definitely up your metalworking game!

[@ВиталийДеркач-в7н]

Hi ! How much of your time did you spend repairing this Mazda?

[@fix206]

If I had all off the parts on hand and I put in 8 hours a day on it, this car would be done in one week... But I worked on in off and on whenever I had time over the course of couple months. It's actually been on the road for over a year since July 2023. I haven't had much time to work on the videos, so I'm a bit behind on my Video schedule :)

[@ВиталийДеркач-в7н]

Thanks for the answer. Good job. Good luck to you ))

[@fix206]

No problem, thanks for watching !!

[@blackton3]

IT'S OUT! I'M CRYING HAPPY TEARS ❤

[@fix206]

I'm also crying that I finally got this video edited and posted :))) It's been long overdue !

[@jjgag601]

Great job, appreciate the detailed discussion on how to paint here in the pacific northwest. Guess that explains why my paint orange pealed when I painted in direct sunlight with the cheap purple harbor crap paint gun.

[@fix206]

That's a double no no right there 🤣🤣

[@petergdk]

Yeah dude - you are back. Great video :)

[@fix206]

I am super glad to be back !!! Thanks Peter !

[@DucNguyen-bd5ir]

Missed your videos. Glad to see you back.

[@fix206]

Thank you ! I missed you guys !!

[@BrucePierson]

The Mazda turned out like it had never been damaged. That wreck looked almost un-repairable, but you turned it back into a nice car again. Great range of tips through the video also.

[@icantfindausernamehe]

Amazing work. Can we ask how much you paid for it and how much you sold it for ?

[@abie1308]

Welcome back! I hope you will work on the chevy truck project next!

[@fix206]

Truck got put on a brief hold while I get a few other projects done and out of the way

[@BrucePierson]

Not sure how I missed this video two weeks ago, but I didn't see any notification. This morning, I saw that you had a new video, which I was going to watch, then I saw that I'd missed this one, so I'm watching it first.

[@takealook-q2n]

Доброго дня. Дуже цікаві відео. Буду дуже вдячний за список інструментів який ви використовуєте. Дякую велике за ваш час.

[@fix206]

Благодарю! список инструментов и материалов находится под видосом в описании

[@Koighost-g6k]

Great vid surprised how paint turned out no both I’m also in wa and want to paint a bumper any tips

[@fix206]

All of the tips that I got I include in these videos. As long as you follow them, you should be all right 👍

[@spinnetti]

Nice work as always!

[@fix206]

Appreciate that!

[@essamohammed7711]

Awesome work and videos, do you recommend a an online course or training for auto body repair?

[@fix206]

Online source of training for autobody repair is exactly what I strive to bring to you guys through my videos :)

[@davidmcnerney3048]

That turned out great, the airbags now days create a huge expense in repairing vehicles.

[@fix206]

Only steering wheel airbag went off and also the seatbelts were locked up. Funny thing, replacement air bag that I got actually came out of a 2017 Mazda 3. That way it was cheaper than buying one for CX5. I can't believe it actually worked 😉

[@mr.cangieter8758]

Was waiting for this.

[@fix206]

I've been waiting to post this for a long time! 😉

[@angelesmensajeros6744]

Excellent video, I would like to know where you get the new panels.

[@fix206]

When it comes to bumpers, fenders, hoods, lights and some doors, you can acquire those panels either from a dealer or through an aftermarket auto parts distributor. However when it comes to structural parts, that would be dealer only items

[@RobbinsJoe]

Amazing video!! Keep up the good work sir 👏 👍

[@fix206]

Thanks Joe, will do!

[@joanwilliams3221]

Glad to see you back at it ! As always what a great job !!! 👍

[@fix206]

Glad to be back! Thanks again!

[@Gegsite]

Wondering how many notifications he had since the last video. I instant liked this.

[@fix206]

Quite a few lol. Thank you for watching and liking !

[@stompah]

Brother you are back, again!!! Glad to see you.

[@ericb9340]

another good video to learn, thank you!!! 🙂👍👍

[@fix206]

Appreciate it, Eric 👍

[@jerrykrevitts7794]

Welcome back…you’ve been missed!!!!!

[@fix206]

Thank you Jerry... I missed all of you guys to !!!

[@RobbinsJoe]

Okay it's done, what's next? 😂😂 Love your videos.

[@fix206]

I have finished and filmed so many projects, not even sure which one I should do a video on next...

[@RobbinsJoe]

​@fix206 all of them!! Your fans demand more!! Couple a week for starters should work for now. I have watched every single one of your videos, and they are all very good. Great content, with explanations that anyone can understand. Keep up the good work 👏

[@rfreitas3298]

Great video man!

[@fix206]

Appreciate it!

[@watercooled666]

Awesome video!

[@fix206]

Appreciate it !!

[@jjgag601]

I went ahead and ordered the gun. What cups do you use to hold the paint? can you adapt the harbor crap ones to it or should what do you suggest to purchase and what air filter do you like just below the pressure gauge.

[@fix206]

I have no experience with a cup system that HF may offer, but I have personally been using this Devilbiss cup system with great result for the past 5 years and you just can't go wrong for $25: amzn.to/47qIfBb. Also this is the adapter you would have to use to run Devilbiss cups on Kiwami4: amzn.to/3MLSVkm And even though the cups come with "disposable liners/lids" I just clean my liners/lids and keep reusing them for years. These basic inline air filters work good as an insurance policy for when you're painting to keep that moisture out: amzn.to/3ZpVoZp

[@allntye]

Wow

[@fix206]

😎

[@f3rnando00]

Where do you get body panels? Any website recommendations 😊

[@fix206]

Structural panels would be dealer only items

[@HiMattHigh]

Good to see you posting again. Still waiting on the old truck though. 😎

[@fix206]

Took some time off... But gotta start posting again...

[@jay72chevy]

What was the belt sander that you used? Was it electric?

[@fix206]

It called an Electric file, here is a link to the one I use: amzn.to/4cToRxP

[@rodneypopo]

I've been looking out for this video twice a month every month since the last video, I'm relieved that it's finally here, I was getting worried there for a bit.

[@fix206]

Sorry It took this long... I got more vids in the works

[@davidlee-mf5yf]

Good stuff ! ❤

[@fix206]

Thanks ✌

[@weingump2602]

Welcome back

[@fix206]

😊😊😊

[@rabk5702]

That is brilliant for a home repair better than some commercial repairs that I have seen well done. 👍👍

[@fix206]

Thank you! Appreciate it👍

[@mlisiewicz]

FINALLY!

[@fix206]

I know... Sorry It took this long 👍