.Video series on the 1966 DIY Mustang Restoration. This video series demonstrates how to restore a Mustang with only basic hand tools on a low budget. Because that is exactly what we had to work with.
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May
15
Rust Repair Training
Fender Bender School -Plastic Repair - DIY Door Ding Repair –Welding – Hammer and Dolly – Rust Repair In this video series, I’m doing to demonstrate how to cut out a rusted area, fabriate a small patch panel, and weld the panel in place.
May
14
Fender Bender School – Steps To Repair A Fender Bender
Fender Bender School -Plastic Repair – DIY Door Ding Repair –Welding – Hammer and Dolly – Rust Repair This video series covers the steps to repair a minor fender bender. This is an older video that I am breaking up into parts and expanding on the steps involved. Many of you liked the video, but…
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Apr
30
Tips for Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter
Tips for changing automatic transmission fluid and filter on a 1966 Mustang with a 3.3 liter straight 6 cylinder. Sure, we would like to slap a V-8 in the Mustang, but that will have to come later….maybe! It would be great to have a budget like the TV show Overhaulin’ but of course, that is…
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Apr
23
Removing Car Body Parts – Craftsman Giveaway
This is a demonstration of what tools are needed, the steps to remove body parts on a car you’re working on, and a few tips to help you. When a car is involved in a collision, there are damaged parts that will need to be removed. The parts may be replaced with new parts, or…
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Apr
16
Automotive Paint Blending Explained
Blending auto paint is the process of blending the new paint into the old existing paint. Blending may be performed within a panel or adjacent panels to provide a good color match. In this video, I am going to discuss the basics to blending and why it is necessary. I mentioned a video where…
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Apr
02
What Is A DA Sander and What Is Flash Time? – Tool Giveaway
Different questions, but often asked. These are two questions that I wanted to address in this weeks video. What is the difference between a DA and orbital sander…? We’re going to have you help us define a DA sander to provide the best answer to this question. As mentioned in the video, I have always…
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Mar
26
DIY Tips For Spot Priming and Block Sanding
This is a do-it-yourself method for touching-up a small repair on a door. For best results, plan on blending the paint and clear coating the entire panel, which is the way most body shop will do. However, I’ve been asked to do a video on a quick touch-up video that will keep the material cost…
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Mar
20
Matte Clear Sprayed Over Tri-Coats and Metallics
I was asked about spraying different colors in a matte finish. Would I use different single stages to spray the matte or would I use matte clear coat. In this video I am going to discuss matte clears, tri-coats, spraying let-down panels to match existing tri-coats and pearls. Watch the video to see what I…
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Mar
13
Plastic Repair – Awesome New Tool For Reparing Plastic
Motor Gaurd just sent me their new plastic repair tool. The Magna Stitcher MS 2500. I used the Magan Stitcher adapter for a stud welder gun, but they just came out with a newer version that does not require a stud welder. The MS 2500 also has a few axtra features, which I cover in…
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Mar
05
How To Sand and Buff Paint – Chicago Pneumatic DA Giveaway
In this video, I am going to demonstrate how to sand and buff paint using a DA sander to prepare the paint surface for buffing. Additional Tips Buffing Steps Memory Jogger CollisionBlast.com/BuffingStepsPDF The CP Tools DA Giveaway 1. Click on CP Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Pneumatic-Tools-USA/158601877565583?fref=ts 2. Like their page. 3. Post a comment on their page…
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Mar
02
Dent Repair Using Endust Can Air and Hair Dryer
Using Endust compressed air and a hair dryer to remove dents on cars. I have been asked several times so I gave it a try and made this video.