Dude, there shouldn't be anything negative to say when after fully disclosing the fact that you are learning and pretty much teaching yourself as you go. From that perspective your doing a great job. People like me are still watching 👍
Seriously your doing a great job and I love watching you work. I am inspired that I could do this on my own problem zones on my M3. I've never welded in my life but I have done some research and watching your work gives me that push that "I can do it too". Your car is going to be that car you and many others have wished they could have. And now you will!
Dude. Looking awesome. This gives me the confidence to try similar repairs on my E30 without really knowing what I’m doing. Keep it up. Just finished all these E30 project videos. Can’t wait for the next one!
great work! two suggestions: 1) use a bed liner spray or some sort of textured coating and re-cover the rear and side valences, so they will all match 2) consider getting your next project car from California, lots of rust-free cars here :)
just an add on to this! did the exact same thing for my 318is' rocker panel. Rocker Guard from canadian tire or home depot etc is a great cheap aerosol can that matches the wrinkled look of the rockers. I did a shitty quick repair in about an hour on mine. the rocker guard has still held up great after 3 yrs
You are doing a great job.All this rust was a bummer at first but ultimately it will give you more satisfaction restoring this car and learn something new in the process.Cant wait for the next video.
When you have a an e30 its always a project but I love my car and have no regret good job on the repair work wanna come to new your and do my rear valance rust for me
I just got an e30 for 3weeks now and just actually went under it and discovered rust on the passenger side. Sucks, idk how to weld. Well, probably not gonna say idk how since I never done it before. I was just gonna cut out the rust and bondo it and then use sheet metal followed by a bed liner paint. Haha. I do all of the work mechanically, just not that good in body work. You made it look so easy. Haha
Hey there! I suggest you to pour chassis wax into every component you welded, just to make sure your car doesn't catch interior rust any time soon! (in the rockers for example)
Man, you have to finish the project, your videos are very underrated, but you are creating quality content and thats better than 100k views on videos about shits 😃 i must repair my E30 too and your videos will be mine key to fix it. Sorry for my bad english, but i think you get what i want to say 😃
Thank you for the kind words - I'll keep plugging away it. I enjoy being able to share the experience with everyone, and I really do hope it is helpful for anyone facing the same odds as I am!
Great Video! Funny, I got the exact same rust spot on my 89(and manny more thorough the car). Can I ask what welder are u using and where do you buy the 20 gauge metal? Thx!
Nice! Making some good progress. With double layered panels like here and the last video, how do you make sure you don't weld the outer one to the inner, or does it not matter?
That's a good question. Sometimes welding the two layers together is inevitable since there is such a small gap. But, in the case of the rear valance (in this video) and the rear wheel arch (previous video), welding the two panel layers together is actually desired. From the factory, the panels are spot welded together in a few spots. I have tried to retain some factory spot weld locations (like in the wheel arch radius) but in the valance, I just ran a weld bead on the interior seam of where the two panels meet. You can't see it in the video, but it's there.
What would you have preferred he do in his garage? The cost to replace the firewall, rocker, floor pan, valance, inner and outer wheelhouses, etc. would have far exceeded the value of the resulting car. The value of these cars is going up, but I doubt it will be high enough to justify factory level replacements for every hole. Maybe if you have a body shop and can get better prices on panels. In the US, the cost of labor alone would be more than the car is worth. Doing it himself is a challenge that he can learn from, and makes his E30 roadworthy and drivable.
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Dude, there shouldn't be anything negative to say when after fully disclosing the fact that you are learning and pretty much teaching yourself as you go. From that perspective your doing a great job. People like me are still watching 👍
Seriously your doing a great job and I love watching you work. I am inspired that I could do this on my own problem zones on my M3. I've never welded in my life but I have done some research and watching your work gives me that push that "I can do it too". Your car is going to be that car you and many others have wished they could have. And now you will!
Thanks Greg - I appreciate the words of encouragement! You can definitely do it too!
Dude. Looking awesome. This gives me the confidence to try similar repairs on my E30 without really knowing what I’m doing. Keep it up. Just finished all these E30 project videos. Can’t wait for the next one!
great work! two suggestions:
1) use a bed liner spray or some sort of textured coating and re-cover the rear and side valences, so they will all match
2) consider getting your next project car from California, lots of rust-free cars here :)
just an add on to this! did the exact same thing for my 318is' rocker panel. Rocker Guard from canadian tire or home depot etc is a great cheap aerosol can that matches the wrinkled look of the rockers. I did a shitty quick repair in about an hour on mine. the rocker guard has still held up great after 3 yrs
I removed all the chip guard and it looks much better
3m paintable rubberized undercoating
Great work there.
Awesome job man! Gives me hope that I can pick up a welder and do the same to my E30! Keep it up for sure.
Nice upgrade with the belt sander!
neat job dude......your DIYs are very informative....
The progress on your welding is super noticeable.So satisfying to watch
I’ve been watching all your videos I’m thinking to send my car over
You are doing a great job.All this rust was a bummer at first but ultimately it will give you more satisfaction restoring this car and learn something new in the process.Cant wait for the next video.
This is the stuff I like to see right here. Gives me hope as an E30 owner / beginner at welding. Thanks!
Nice job. Thanks for posting.
Nice work! Most people wouldn't put the work you are doing into an old Bimmer. Thank you for the content!
You're a great job to have no formal training. i have an 85 e30 in a bit worst condition, but inspired by your work so keep at it!!!!
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Nice I found this. I was thinking about picking one up.
Awesome Awesome work sir !!! looking forward to your next video
Looking good man. You make it look easy. Making me think tackling rust repair isn't that hard! Ha. If only.
Thanks! It really isn't too bad, just a little time intensive! Granted, I'm not going for perfection so that definitely helps speed things up.
Really enjoy your videos. I’ve learned a lot from watching you work.
Great Stuff, will reference this again when I need to do mine
Excellent work! Very impressive! You're giving me hope to one day pick up welding.
When you have a an e30 its always a project but I love my car and have no regret good job on the repair work wanna come to new your and do my rear valance rust for me
Don't forget a liberal application of Rhino Liner...Very much enjoy the channel
Might as well just take the welder back!
Hahahaha, you were the top comment on NP/CP this am :)
I just got an e30 for 3weeks now and just actually went under it and discovered rust on the passenger side. Sucks, idk how to weld. Well, probably not gonna say idk how since I never done it before. I was just gonna cut out the rust and bondo it and then use sheet metal followed by a bed liner paint. Haha. I do all of the work mechanically, just not that good in body work. You made it look so easy. Haha
Hey there! I suggest you to pour chassis wax into every component you welded, just to make sure your car doesn't catch interior rust any time soon! (in the rockers for example)
👍🙂good job
Man, you have to finish the project, your videos are very underrated, but you are creating quality content and thats better than 100k views on videos about shits 😃 i must repair my E30 too and your videos will be mine key to fix it. Sorry for my bad english, but i think you get what i want to say 😃
Thank you for the kind words - I'll keep plugging away it. I enjoy being able to share the experience with everyone, and I really do hope it is helpful for anyone facing the same odds as I am!
haha I remember when I saw a brown spot at the rear valance when I bought my vert. My finger went through it upon inspection
Just remember, it could always be worse! My finger went through the floor 😂😂😂
Great Video! Funny, I got the exact same rust spot on my 89(and manny more thorough the car). Can I ask what welder are u using and where do you buy the 20 gauge metal? Thx!
Awesome job!
Nice🖖
Nice! Making some good progress. With double layered panels like here and the last video, how do you make sure you don't weld the outer one to the inner, or does it not matter?
That's a good question. Sometimes welding the two layers together is inevitable since there is such a small gap. But, in the case of the rear valance (in this video) and the rear wheel arch (previous video), welding the two panel layers together is actually desired. From the factory, the panels are spot welded together in a few spots. I have tried to retain some factory spot weld locations (like in the wheel arch radius) but in the valance, I just ran a weld bead on the interior seam of where the two panels meet. You can't see it in the video, but it's there.
@@PracticalEnthusiast Thanks, that's really interesting. Looking forward to more!
Nice repair :-)
I only have one question....is your neighbour around ever complain about all the grinding, welding noise you made? :p
Nope! They do a lot of woodworking and make noise too :)
Tedious, maybe, but you must feel like you are accomplishing a lot with each hole patched.
Great work ! Can you please put in the description the sprays / sealers you are using ?
Thanks !
Absolutely - description is updated!
Could you cut the entire real panel & bumper supports of another e30 and weld it on another one?
What kind of steel thickness did you use ?
Some rust spots to do on my e30 too, nice welds btw
How long do each of these repairs take? Hard to tell in video I have some projects like this just curious
Each rust area varied greatly. The rear valance was probably 5-6 hours, where the rocker panel was 1-2 hours.
What gage steel do you use? I'm about to start on my floor pan of my e30
I used 18 and 20 gauge.
What was the thickness the sheet metal you used?
20 gauge.
Link for the welder?
I need a welder.
i think you should watch to Arthur tussik RUclips channel
I'm not a fan of your patch welding choice :)
Five gallons of bed liner would have been the real ticket!
What would you have preferred he do in his garage? The cost to replace the firewall, rocker, floor pan, valance, inner and outer wheelhouses, etc. would have far exceeded the value of the resulting car. The value of these cars is going up, but I doubt it will be high enough to justify factory level replacements for every hole. Maybe if you have a body shop and can get better prices on panels. In the US, the cost of labor alone would be more than the car is worth. Doing it himself is a challenge that he can learn from, and makes his E30 roadworthy and drivable.