So many KZbin channels about this kind of work... BUT, your channel is by far the BEST one out there. I really appreciate how detailed your videos are.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@nishajnisar8751 Жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS 👍🤝
@deankay443411 ай бұрын
There is no law I can't watch this video 3 times. Maybe 3 beers ago but it's sinking in! Thanks Travis, well done!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gladememmott300110 ай бұрын
We can tell LoL 😂😂 you missed some words but who cares LoL 😂😂😂
@pthrelkeld090 Жыл бұрын
Literally the only body work teacher that I understand... out of probably 50 I've tried on KZbin. Thank you Travis 🤘
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 👊🏻
@straightlineautobody Жыл бұрын
100% one of his best videos in this objective!!!❤
@nickanderson34402 жыл бұрын
Great video! You are one amazing teacher. Thank you for taking the time to make these. Much appreciated.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@foxmaine39212 жыл бұрын
Use an overhead projector and you can see the high and low spots before and while working with your filler. You don't begin to sand until you have your surface really close to straight, I found using the overhead projector requires less filler because you sand off less when you have a straighter surface. Less filler lowers you cost and sanding less reduces your labor time.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
You should make a video on this. We would love to see this process in action. If you don’t post to KZbin send it to our email address. Sylvesterscustoms@yahoo.com Thank you for taking the time to comment and share. 👍
@foxmaine39212 жыл бұрын
I should have put this in before but better late than never. The overhead projector will show the low spots before any filler gets applied. You start the filler in the low spots first. When your build up in the low spots gets close to straight the graph paper lines will be almost straight. One final thin top coat and you are ready to.sand using the lines to show you where more sanding is required. Just a little practice and you will eliminate all of the extra sanding steps and applying more filler. Then working extra carefully to sand everything back to straight.
@foxmaine39212 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS I'm almost 68 I retired years ago when they started making toilet paper disposable cars. I'm just passing along what worked really well for me many years ago. I've seen overhead projectors on ebay for $15. Mine was given to me. I shined on the wall and then on the side of a car while just goofing around. The graph paper lines showed every wave and dent where it shown on the car. I even used it to show customers how many places needed body work. Cars that looked ok with an old paint job showed dents and waves all down the sides of the cars. Move the projector head up and down a little and you find every tiny door ding and blemish on a car. It worked great at helping to make deals to buy cars when it shows 100 little places that need body work on the car the owner said was really straight.
@jhenderson9992 жыл бұрын
@@foxmaine3921 I get what you're doing, it's the same idea as the reflected grid that paintless dent repair techs use. Very cool idea.
@foxmaine39212 жыл бұрын
@@jhenderson999 Exactly! Bravo!
@husky8243 Жыл бұрын
Your a Superior teacher of this skill...I did this in my work taught to me from my boss many years ago...Great job thank you...
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@HouseofChop2 жыл бұрын
Ultra Extra for the win! Talk about work time. Damn!!! Using the pencil the way you’ve shown in these videos has saved me tons of time and headaches. Simple and effective. Absolutely changed the way I tackled this project and no doubt I’m better for it 🔥
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear buddy!!
@vicshonebethel99342 жыл бұрын
Beautiful illustration on how to properly do perfect body work from start to finish and how to use sanding blocks properly. Thank you for sharing I appreciate your hard work 👍💪💪💪💪
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@keithroute89062 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips, you really make it look easy and anyone who has spread a lot of mud knows how difficult it can be.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@The88katana6002 жыл бұрын
been sanding bondo for many yrs and still finding great tips from others thanks
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jasonnunnelley47682 жыл бұрын
Unbelievably skilled teacher.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@davidpearson1886 ай бұрын
Good teacher
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@foxmaine39212 жыл бұрын
There is an old school way that may be better. Use an overhead projector and shine graph paper on the side of the car. There is no need to stop and check with an edge. Simply step out the way and see where the lines change.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and watching our channel.
@derekmcdonald28562 жыл бұрын
Curious if you have seen anyone or have tried using painted walls with blue color and shop lights on the walls as well, like in a surfboard shaping room? They also use a flat black or green.
@rwthomasify2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like the predecessor of the method I've seen for paintless dent removal, where they use a striped light cover and use the reflection to indicate where and how the surface changes occur. I do like the overhead projector idea better. In either case, the spline feels like it is exactly what I've been looking for. I've got a low area in an otherwise convex trunk lid, and I've been looking for a way to shape up that low. Also thanks for the tip on Rage Ultra Xtra, which is good for greater working time.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
@@rwthomasify check out melomotive and or I’ve heard of a spline called the blade all will work great
@foxmaine39212 жыл бұрын
@@rwthomasify i think its where paintless got the idea
@daisymangat5190 Жыл бұрын
You are teaching really good. I have a hobby to watch and learn from videos. Your videos are inspirational. Thank lot to teaching right ways.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
@tonylewis4392 Жыл бұрын
Best panel/spray paint learning site on KZbin bud
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated!
@tonylewis4392 Жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS hey Travis probably a dumb question. You mentioned when spraying VP2050 your air pressure is 38psi. Is this pressure with gun pulled and applying paint or supply pressure to the gun before applying paint
@tools6106 Жыл бұрын
Love this video,,,, I’ve been doing it so wrong! By the way I used to own a 66 Lincoln convertible similar to the one in the background ❤️those cars mine and my dads now belongs to a third generation of car lover my nephew. Brings back a lot of memories of the original restoration over 40 years ago!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@motomarcel1Ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos and recommendation for next level blocks. Got it within that week or week after. Awesome blocks!!! Thanks again
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMSАй бұрын
You got it, hope you love them as much as we do.
@GoWithJoeAdventures2 жыл бұрын
This video is amazing and VERY informative from the splines, body work, to the variety of blocks. Huge thank you for taking the time to share and create this video 👊
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother love watching you guys kill it!!
@rickd64212 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I have learnt lots from your lessons. Filling dents and welds was always my weakness. I have improved greatly thanks to your help. Thank you so much :)
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome you are welcome
@jordaz872 жыл бұрын
fortunate to have the opportunity to learn on these Great videos. Thank you, my project is coming out sharp
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thank you!
@Jimmy2Jacketz Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I came upon these videos. I've been doing my first project and was gonna source a body man. But honestly you make me believe I can do it myself. Worst thing I do is make a mess and sand it all off so here goes nothing 🤘🏼
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@GoWithJoeAdventures Жыл бұрын
Bruh, this video just changed my life ❤
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped buddy
@medicineman120215 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS13 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@FE428Power25 күн бұрын
Plateau! A light bulb moment. Ty
@garylietz63052 жыл бұрын
Excellent attention to detail.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stevencoons450 Жыл бұрын
Always the professor! Thanks!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@robertmedina6875 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the time that you take to do these videos! Thank you so much! You are an excellent teacher perhaps in the future you consider a career in teaching :-)
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! We actually do teach classes periodically
@robertmedina6875 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply 😊
@barrybennett12924 ай бұрын
Great info, used a spline today, so helpful. Also liked how you changed my view on how to fill and my time expectations regarding filler hardening. So much less sanding. You've earned a new subscriber. :)
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
@davidlongo7293 Жыл бұрын
Another great and informative video!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@vancehoffmaster19606 ай бұрын
I saw your video on using Rage Bondo to skim coat the Cadillac trunk. I was almost through with all of my bodywork and previous filler but I decided to go ahead and try your method to get it to the next level. What you failed to mention is that if you put that product over PPG K 38 high build primer, it will lift the primer and probably the epoxy beneath the primer. I spent all day today removing all of that expensive Bondo. It sure would have been nice to know this in advance. However, your videos are very well done. Thank you.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS6 ай бұрын
Didn’t know I failed to mention something I’ve never done 🙄 i show what we used. I can’t control what you learn on your own.
@MrFireman1642 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing how beautifully straight cars are made.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MrFireman1642 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS wouldn’t miss it, you give cutting edge tips that help people like me get better at our craft
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
@@MrFireman164 love hearing that.
@aaronrainbolt66652 жыл бұрын
Great Job. Thanks for the detail videos.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@crustyscreations2 жыл бұрын
Super cool explanation. I wish some good drywall guys or concrete guys could show you a few coming out tricks on application. Thanks for all the knowledge!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@charlespartak24352 жыл бұрын
youre going to shake your head or laugh but a few months ago i adjusted the length of some window blinds , by removing bottom slats. these slats are 30 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 1/8" thick and made of a stiff poly . i save everything...and i was just looking at the pile of them wondering what i could do and use them for. i'll be using them to do this on my 51 chevy. mind you its not ever going to be a 100 point show vehicle , and theres only 2 doors . the front edge needs to be 1/16" proud of the front door jamb so if i only use it to check straight on the doors rear edge to cab , im fine with that . Not much flat real estate on this truck besides the bed panels but boy am i going to make it look as flat and smooth as I can. thanks for the tip .
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
hahahahahahahahahahaha there ya go! Perfect!!
@eddiefernandez990 Жыл бұрын
amazing teacher and for free
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@santoscamacho33612 жыл бұрын
Love your channel!..it's put me on game!..I'm confident about my build now!...I'd like to see some sheet metal work
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and suggestion. We will definitely get into the sheet metal work on the 61 Impala build. We are in a holding pattern waiting on the roadster shop chassis to arrive. We will keep the channel posted. 👍
@santoscamacho33612 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS your welcome..God Bless you!..I bought some Next level sanding blocks..thanks for your advice..I have a 88 LS Monte Carlo.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Santos Camacho awesome, thanks for supporting the companies we find that make great products. We Would love to see some progress on that Monte Carlo when you get your blocks. 🤘
@santoscamacho33612 жыл бұрын
For the Most Part the Body is straight and is rusted in the usual spots...the floor pans, the trunk gutter in the corner by back windshield and I have the edges of the hood rotted that's only spreading. The rest is patch panel work since I don't have a slide hammer and the copper studs to weld to pull dents out. I'll keep you posted
@tonylewis4392 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much we appreciate it!!!
@terrydolbow4299 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good info and the video!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@angelonikitaras29772 жыл бұрын
Melomotive splines are from Australia they got some great products i use their splines & Epoxy primer & they have a nice Satin black for stripes black out etc... once again great video & advice best wishes from down under...
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! We love our splines!
@7DeuceCutty2122 жыл бұрын
So cool!! Love it💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽😎😎😎
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@junereycustoms1470 Жыл бұрын
new subscriber sir im from philippines..thank u for sharing ur talent and idea...very imformative
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pmhoard11 ай бұрын
I never thought to do this. I've used a similar technique doing drywall....you may have mentioned that already.
@djbillbass20956 ай бұрын
Super educational video. Appreciate your content.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@tomvaliquette8164 Жыл бұрын
One trick I've used over the years is to use a different colored Bondo that way when you send it you kind of know where you're at
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Yeah, we try really hard to keep the exact same consistent filler all the way through however, sometimes we have had to switch it up and that is a good way of seeing it
@PhillipHall012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Terry at Exactline tools has been teaching this method for years "The Blade" good stuff!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
I actually want to buy his blade soon 👍🏻
@panamericacoАй бұрын
Wow! I kept wondering how you were gonna sand that down without ruining the good areas again until you used the spline itself. Genius. Also, does it hurt to have so much bondo in the gaps when you have a vehicle for everyday use, especially an old work truck? Will it break off with heavy usage?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMSАй бұрын
These gaps are already where they need to be in metal. You don’t want to use the filler to create the gap
@darwinfoster74202 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@larrypugh93362 жыл бұрын
I use different color hardner when using multiple coats of filler it helps me know how much I'm removing
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Whatever works 👍🏻
@class5bodyworks2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Love how you explain the technical details. Hand placement, pressure points, etc. I could have used those splines on this 68 F100. The doors seem flat but have a slight compound curve top to bottom and side to side. Gave me fits for a while. Those spacers are slick. I'll have to pick those up. Seems like they take some guess work away. Curves can sometimes be trickier than flat panels. Noticed in the background the two shades of VP2050. You can always tell when it's been sitting a little longer. It starts to turn green for some reason. Keep making these. I've been telling people I work with to check it out.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for spreading the word!!
@theinsaneshecklador65982 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS "Spreading" Nice one.
@class5bodyworks2 жыл бұрын
@@theinsaneshecklador6598 Nice catch! I totally missed that one.
@keithpoole6424 Жыл бұрын
very cool
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
👌🏻👍🏻
@HotRodseventy72 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the amazing videos Travis! Do you have any tips on finishing the tail end on cars with the aluminum corners? My project is a 65 Impala and a previous repair is a mess on the seam here. Cheers!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately without seeing it I don’t have much input I’m sorry
@mikepruett1745 Жыл бұрын
i could use this on late models now
@MatthewScott2 жыл бұрын
Good job man
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
@g3garage2 жыл бұрын
This is another great "meat & potatoes" video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pward6842 жыл бұрын
What about filler on the door an fender edges are u worried about chipping down the road
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
No that’s why part 1 of this tutorial is welding the gap close in metal. 👍🏻
@danielwilliams299410 ай бұрын
Respect
@guima727 Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks 🙏
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@KwantumUA Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video that goes over the process to cut out that residual door gap filler and how to do the final finishing of the door edge and jamb?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
I don’t believe so. Not yet at least. We use an air saw or cut off wheel then grab a door panel pry tool and pop it open.
@lonestarlows2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow,, super long work time on the filler!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
It’s the best we have used. However once you hit 105 degrees it doesn’t work as well.
@lonestarlows2 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS what was the temp when u made the video? Looks like night time .
@danhughes7600 Жыл бұрын
when you put the filler in door gap to hold door to do gapping, why do you take the door latch out instead of leaving it in to help hold door shut ? thanks Dan
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
First we get the metal work in the correct locations with rubber and latches in the car. After we remove it so no overspray or filler get on any hardware. 👌🏻
@troyadams10762 жыл бұрын
Great video man I'm on it 👍
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
👊🏻👊🏻
@David-j5w9e5 ай бұрын
Need to get yourself a set🤣😂👍🇺🇸 of Billy sticks from Bondo Billy
@edgarasvas2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I wanted to ask about aplying filler on epoxy in areas where after removing rust, appears some pits. Like half to 1sq inch in size, spot that is reletively straight, but with a lot of deep little pits. Atfer the primer is sprayed, how to sand these spot, cause there is no way to sand the bottom's of these pits, while sanding primer around and not sand to the metal?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
I’d have to see it to determine best answer but we use 80 grit best we can. If it’s extremely pitted it may need to be replaced. If you are applying epoxy you have a 72 hour window for adhesion I recommend scuffing it as good as you can and go to filler asap within that window.
@impalabern Жыл бұрын
Years ago I did a 59 Impala. Perfect panel to panel match. During final assembly, the doors became slightly proud due to the weatherstripping. How do you address this? Weatherstripping is expensive, and gluing brand new weatherstrip in to get gaps right then destroying it upon removal to paint the jambs seems a waste. Love to know your trick, or even a video on how you do it.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
We tape the weatherstrips in really good set our strikers etc then lock the door in with filler until everything is ready to come apart for paint.
@santoscamacho33612 жыл бұрын
I have a question..would it be ok to put new floor pans before I do the body mounts?..I'm thinking structural integrity before I put the body on a rottessoire or a body dolly. Thanks for your time.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Yes just brace up the body before you cut it apart
@santoscamacho33612 жыл бұрын
Right on..Thanks again!..Can't wait to see what's next on your channel.
@kennymcquinkiss8292 Жыл бұрын
I like your videos, they're really instructional and helpful in a lot of ways. One thing that I was a little bit bummed out about is in one of your videos that you mentioned something about bad Chad. I haven't seen many videos where you guys are trying to put someone else down and I have seen a lot of bad chats videos and I think they're great. They are different than yours but they are still informative and educational. I just wanted to mention that. I'm still going to watch your videos cuz I think you're doing a great job and all the best to you and yours
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Bad Chad is entertainment but it’s not educational. What he’s teaching is what you don’t want. I’ll leave it at that.
@oopspaint2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Orion Automotive Finishes Body filler yet? I love love it! Plenty of work time, and sands very easy, plus no pin holes!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
I have not. I knew they had paint and primer but I did not know they had body filler
@oopspaint2 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Oh Brother, They have 2 different types, and I LOVE IT!
@Archangel3083 Жыл бұрын
I must be mixing in to much hardener because my rage gold sets up in half the time you were working it. I’m just afraid of not adding enough and it not curing.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
We have a video specifically on this issue you need to be mixing your body filler on a scale that reads grams. Also, the reason that we are getting this kind of work time is because of the filler we are using. It is not rage gold, rage gold will not do this. This is a 50-50 mix of rage ultra and rage ultra extra. scroll way down to the video where it shows a 55 Chevy the video that got the most views. It should solve any of your issues.
@Archangel3083 Жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS awesome, thanks for the info 🍻
@quinton399711 ай бұрын
How are you keeping your Bondo from drying up I've never seen it able to work it that long
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS11 ай бұрын
Rage ultra and ultra extra 50/50 mix we talk about it often in our videos and in our classes sylvesterscustoms.com
@hobbyautobodyfun9315 Жыл бұрын
Michaelangelos advice he said when ever you’re working and you need to take a break get as far away from your work as possible then come back . It becomes something different .
@danhughes76009 ай бұрын
i have a question ,working on 1956 nomad aligning doors and ready to put body filler to hold gaps in place. the bottom back corner to the body is 1/16 in pulls out easily but if you adjust it out and when done when you put weather stripping on it will probably stick out 1/16 from the pressure of the weatherstrips, had this happen before ,i know you take out the latches when you put filler to hold door ,would it be a bad idea to put latck on and a new or old weatherstrip to hold it where its going to be?? thanks Dan Hughes
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS9 ай бұрын
It is a must to install weatherstrips and latches. You must then make adjustments to get the fit desired
@ZING-oj6zi2 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks. Question, do you recommend using fiberglass reinforced filler vs standard filler? Since fiberglass reinforced is water proof it seems to make more sense. Also, it would seem to be stronger for edge related repairs. Thanks for the vids!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
No I do not. Fiberglass and metal expand and contract at different rates. I recommend epoxy priming car and do fillerwork over epoxy. As far as edges that needs to be made of metal not a filler for best results
@ZING-oj6zi2 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Understood about the edges and not using just filler, I should have made myself more clear! I was referring to a higher strength filler near the edges/higher impact areas. Would it be safer to apply a fiberglass reinforced filler over the epoxy primer? Thanks for the info!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
@@ZING-oj6zi I personally am not a fan but that’s just me.
@dfk70 Жыл бұрын
How do you finish inside the door and the quarter panel after you use the gap tool?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Open it at the end and scuff up and skim coat it
@HighestRank Жыл бұрын
We will see you next wreck.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Next wreck?
@calinick86 Жыл бұрын
Is there another tool i can buy or make like that “true gap” plastic? Id hate to buy that tool when im only working on my truck c10 1970.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
You can order freeman sheet wax in 3/16” also that’s what we also use
@calinick86 Жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS great idea. Thanks!!!
@calinick86 Жыл бұрын
I shaved the drip rails on the cab of my 1970 c10 and i was surprised how much of a gap I have now. Hopefully that sheet helps me out.
@SOLDOZER2 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on those long body filler spreaders like "The Blade" from Exactline Tools?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong! That’s basically the same thing I’m using just a different brand. The only reason we went with melomotive was they had a longer spline for a larger curve
@ajd53632 жыл бұрын
What is an alternative method if you can’t get the True Block Gap tools?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Use anything that is the desired thickness like a brake line that’s 3/16.
@maxthomson20962 жыл бұрын
Hey mate does the pencil lead on the filler create any problems like you said marker pens bleed through , so is there any problem with the lead form the pencil? Thanks.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
The graphite in guide coat is the same as a pencil. However guide coat should be scuffed off before adding filler. The use of the pencil is to be marked on the area that is already bodyworked flat. Therefore once everything becomes level or flat and the shape is desired the pencil is removed once you upgrade grits. It will not affect it if a mark of a pencil is left.
@maxthomson20962 жыл бұрын
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Thanks do you need to remove all of the pencil graphite completely , before you prime ? I really enjoy your work and vids , very informative , cheers from down here in Australia..
@67cudaksa34 Жыл бұрын
i usually work on American muscle cars. what spline would you recommend?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Splines from melomotive are hands down my favorite I have both brands
@40beretta12 жыл бұрын
The day I get into auto body work...I'll need the pressure washer to clean me off
@hobbyautobodyfun9315 Жыл бұрын
🤔 i’m pretty sure Michelangelo said that scope it it In 1574 the day he was born when he was gone I am positive he said it to his co worker
@paulmathews56862 жыл бұрын
excellent video as usual , that really takes some practice to get your hands to go easy on sanding . the arms & hands want to push hard to knock that mud down as quick as possible , but like you state , you are just ruining what you just fixed if you don't ' TRAIN " yourself to go easy on the touch to avoid having to constantly repeat the process ! " PRACTICE SURELY MAKES PERFECT" !!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDEOS , I AM LEARNING A LOT !!!!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jesterer10 ай бұрын
When you are this good, this looks do easy. It’s not.
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@angelfigueroa310 Жыл бұрын
This dude was a dry Waller I’m his past . Good job though
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@tuomaspeltonen09010 ай бұрын
Hi, can I find True blocks caps tool anywhere anymore?
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS10 ай бұрын
They are not selling them anymore they don’t sell anything now 🥲 you can always order Freeman Sheetwax if you Google it you can call them and order it in any thickness that you would like. I recommend 3/16 inch.
@leroyvandyke37982 жыл бұрын
Very educational. Good camera work on this also! Thx
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@patofdubois1 Жыл бұрын
You are an excellent instructor, really enjoy your videos!
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@wildcard2668 Жыл бұрын
Where else would we be able to get the true block gap tools. In there website they are sold out
@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Жыл бұрын
They quit selling them unfortunately. However look up freeman sheet wax it works better in my opinion you can order it in whatever thickness you want. 👌🏻