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Proper automotive rust repair
A quick video that follows a rust repair I did on my daughter's car. The right way of dealing with rust is cutting it out and welding new metal in, no other method will yield any lasting repair. And no, rust can not be neutralized completely on a car, there are just too many places you can't reach... No miracle product, no shortcuts....its just a long process... Don't ask about price, I don't do those kinds of repairs commercially, there is just no way to make money with those at a fixed price...

DIY: Sheet Metal Repair & Patching
This slideshow video outlines how to repair sheet metal. This demonstration was done on a lawn tractor mower deck, but the same principles can be applied to auto body work on vehicles. Most auto body panels do use a thinner gauge steel, so when you welding, more care will have to be taken to reduce the amount of heat distortion. Removing the rusty soft/thin areas will allow for a solid area to weld the patch to. This also reduces the chance of having the welder burn through the existing steel. After the hole has been cut, you are now able to make a patch for the damaged area. For this I purchased similar gauge/thickness sheet metal. To bent the steel, I used a couple concrete blocks for weight, a propane torch to make the steel more pliable, and a hammer for forming. To cut the patch to size I used an angle grinder and a file for any fine fitting adjustments. The cuts in the one rounded patch allows for the piece to be bent into two different directions to match the contour of the mower deck. Grind the paint off around the area where the patch will be welded to. This will ensure that welder is able to arc on the existing surface properly. The tack welds hold the piece in place and allow me to align the patch to the existing surface. For the welding, I used a small flux core mig welder. Running small/short (approx. 1" length) welding beads reduces the amount of distortion within the sheet metal which is caused by excessive heat. This will have to be adjusted accordingly depending on the gauge/thickness of steel. For grinding down the welds I used the angle grinder with standard grinding disc for the higher areas and a flap disc to smoothen the surface. For paint, I used low gloss black farm equipment painted which I brushed on. Credit: Music: Zap Beat - Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Please LIKE my Facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/4Diyers/106898752724865 or FOLLOW me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/4DIYers © 4DIYers 2013 All Rights Reserved No part of this video or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the author.

Poor Man's Body Repair Part 1
Check out David's D.I.Y. Auto Repair Blog: http://www.diyautorepair.info I have to do major body work on our 1990 Ford Econoline, I can't afford to have it done at a body shop. Plus it would cost more than the van is worth, so being a jack-ass of all trades and a master of none, I have to do the job myself. I have been doing body work for years on all the old cars I have owned in the past. I use galv. sheet metal and pop rivets and rusty metal primer and Bondo. This video is MY WAY, the poor man's way of fixing the body rot, it has to be done, the van runs good but the body is going to hell. Soooo...If any of you that ARE in the body shop business and want to be a critic, please don't, I do not have a garage or the equipment or the MONEY to do it the RIGHT way. To do it the right way would tie up the van for weeks, we drive the van almost every day. This video is for you do-it-yourselfer's out there. Thanks.

floor repair part 1.wmv
How to replace a floor in a vehicle, cheap, easy, effective, and structurally sound!

my giant rust hole repair project
i had a 22inch rust hole in my rocker panel and i decided to fix it! oh im a beginer at body work so don't hate,and leave nice comments,but if u can give me better tips on how to do proper body work ,i'd be glad to hear it!!!! for the finished project u can view it here: http://youtu.be/ztweq235RNo

how to do rust repair part 1, 1967 TO 1972 chevy truck rocker panels
ILL SHOW YOU HOW TO CUT OFF, CLEAN UP, LINE UP, WELD ON THE RIGHT WAY

3M DIY - REPAIRING RUST DAMAGE / HOLES
Step by step guide to repairing rust damage / holes with 3M Body Repair products. For more information visit http://www.carbodyrepair.com.au

ARE YOU READY FOR PART 6 Of Poor Man's Bondo Body Work?
PART 6 Of Poor Man's Bondo Body Work Series. The weather is getting colder and it is getting harder to Bondo, I like to Bondo when the temp is over 60 degrees. Weather permitting there may or may not be a part 7 THIS year. We will have to play it by ear. Thanks for hanging there.

poor man's floor pan (1)
Part one of a floor pan fabrication for the 66 Chevy Caprice. Aftermarket pans were around $100 each and still didn't cover all the area I needed to replace. I got the sheet metal for free from an industrial shelving unit I found. It's the same gauge too! Tools are from Harbor Freight or Homemade.

Repair Rust and Holes with the No Weld Hole Repair Kit from Eastwood
http://www.eastwood.com/no-weld-hole-repair-kit.html No Weld Hole Repair Kit Item #13661 The Eastwood No Weld Hole Repair Kit provides a quick, weld free solution to plugging 2 inch Dia. or less holes in steel, aluminum, fiberglass and plastic body panels while minimizing sanding damage and the amount of required surface preparation. Repair holes caused by rust and corrosion. For Best Results, Eastwood also offers: Pre Painting Prep Aerosol 11 oz Item #10041 Z The final step in surface prep—PRE™ Painting Prep Proper surface preparation is one of the most important factors in helping you achieve a high-quality final finish. Our specially formulated PRE Painting Prep removes dirt, wax, polish, grease, silicone, buffing compound, even road tar, ensuring a clean surface that's ready for final painting or powder-coating. Removes silicone, wax, polish, grease and dirt Helps promote paint adhesion Easy spray-on, wipe-off application Eastwood Contour Premium Body Filler .8 gal Item #13520 ZP Contour™ 1-step Premium Body Filler actually inhibits rust and self-etches! Save time in your shop with our "all-in-1-step" custom-blended premium body filler. It contains rust inhibitors to prevent corrosion long after painting, and its unique self-etching properties bite into the surface for maximum adhesion. A great "1-2 punch" to help finish bodywork faster and more effectively! Rust inhibitors prevent corrosion Self-etching properties create excellent adhesion Superior coverage and feather-edging ability 1-step process; no glazing putty required Watch this video to see us fix a rusty hole in a car door with the Eastwood No-Weld Hole Repair Kit.

Door Skin Repairs from Rust: "The Correct Way"
Remove rusty sections from panels and doors, rather than just bog over the rust we show you the best way to fix this rust problem for penny's.

How To Do A Rustoleum Roller Paint Job For $70 And A Cheap Way to Fix Rust Holes $20
For $100 I put a quick patch job on this tired old Chevy Truck and plan to flip a quick buck. Rolled on a coat of Rustoleum and patched up the huge rust holes in the cab corners. They're notorious for rusting out. Got some aluminum flashing for housing ($10), buy the guttering dept in Lowes, Home Depot, etc. It's thin and easily shaped and cut with standard scissors. Clean the rust deposits out from the site. Set some jack stands down. Cut a piece of the thin aluminum to length and set it on top of the jackstands almost touching the rusted area. Get a can of High Strength Window sealent or Great Stuff ($4 at home depot) as it's called. Start foaming the area in and piling layer over layer of sealent on top of the aluminum. Once it is built up, fold the aluminum up and set jack stands over to keep it help up. The foam will expand and is extremely sticky when wet. Wear gloves! Once it's had a day to set, pull off the aluminum and saw off the excess with a hack saw blade or knife. Sculpt it to form and check the results. Can drill out holes in the aluminum, place it on and put screws to hold the aluminum on the foam once dryed.

Jeep Floor Pan Rust Repair Video 4: Panel fitting
In this video I cut out the rusted sections and begin fitting in the new panel.

Mig Welding Automotive Sheet metal from How to ASAP
MIG Welding Automotive Sheetmetal This clip from howtoASAP.com is from a 52 minute video featuring nationally recognized automotive builder, Craig Hopkins. Whether you are a novice or a professional, this video will help you get professional results as you learn the tricks to welding automotive sheet metal. Muscle cars, classic cars or trucks use the same welding techniques. Save yourself money and do it yourself or see what your builder should be doing!

Poor Man's Bondo Body Work Series Part 1
WELL HERE IT IS! Part 1 of the Bondo series. I finally was able to start the Bondo work, the weather was causing lots of delays. Please remember I an NOT a pro at body work, I am just a guy who can't afford to pay hundreds or even thousands to have a pro do the work. This is the poor man;s way. ENJOY!