How to Fix Rust Holes on Car/Truck Without Welding
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- Опубликовано: 19 апр 2016
- In this video I will show you how to fix rusted out areas on your car or truck without welding. It includes tips, tricks, pictures, as well as what you will need to complete the project. Thanks for watching and comment with any questions you may have!
Here is the link to the two year update of this project:
• How to Fix Rust Holes ...
"If you're gonna bitch about it, go to a different video." I love that!
lol
I did the exact same thing with my Jeep. It worked out great, and it still looks great! Two years now. Nice Job!
Thanks! Glad it is still holding up!
wow! that s better than I expected, will try to do this to my crappy car
@@PamelaGuerreroMDP Let me know how it turns out!
Did you spray Rust-Oleum or whatever before
nice job on that dakota! mine has slight rust in the same places. Going to fix them before they get that bad
Thanks! I had the exact same rust holes on my Ram. I appreciate seeing the finished project too.
I done this years ago but never thought of the foam part. Great idea and video. Thanks
Try my method... Easier and less work, here: ruclips.net/video/NW3M6nOEUog/видео.html
Well done!
Any time you can share a video to help anyone to save a few dollars is wonderful....
GREAT TIPS!!!!!
Actually gave me a great idea for fixing some rusted through legs on some antique outdoor furniture, before I use the bondo. Thanks. "If you don't like the video, move on to another" Right on. No one forces anyone to watch these vids..
Chase Randolph wow what a great idea that works I never thought of the foam to fill whole in truck body but I love it.Thanks be blessed.
Thanks for showing us poor people how to survive a couple more years that's really cool of you
Definitely a cheap fix that lasts a while, thanks for watching!
Hi
Hey man,
As a girl about to fix the huge rust holes in her van by herself
this video is excellent
I have a way better understanding of what I am doing and what I want the finished product to look like
so thank you!
cheers
Then post your before & after pics to show off your mad skills!
I'm planning to do this on my project Cirrus and have been watching a few videos to try and see the best ways people have come up with to do it. I would agree with some of the other commenters that you might have been better off using some kind of rust inhibitor before the patch, but otherwise it looks good.
appreciate your video, it's the perfect solution to my problem and i believe i could knock my project out in one day thanks to you.
thanks brother.... i did it and it work... luckily i didnt have as much as u far as damages
Act like there is bondo.Yaas..! Luv this. Can't wait to try to fix my own!
You just inspired me! I have 5 old cars that need a quick fix like this. I did this to one of them (rockers) and it has been good for the past 5 years.
Awesome, Denny! I hope the rest turn out well, too.
Had it rusted again at all and you said it lasted at least 5 years right
A friend just told me about this and I thought he was crazy but we did it anyway on my truck you did a great job on yours it looks professional great video
Thanks Shawn I hope your truck turned out nice too!
Did it rust again?
You have taught me how to fix my van doors a BIG THANK YOU.
Let me know if you have any questions along the way!
i have to say, i did not have high hopes when i saw you break out the spray foam, but I'm impressed with the final product! Good job!
Gregory Hicks cowboy fans are not hard to impress!
I have work van with rust on the rocker panels...I certainly don't know how to weld, so this video is a good solution. Thanks for posting. Super helpful
I sprayed the inside of my repair with rust converter and then used foam and bondo. Hope I get a year or more. Great video.
to help hold a lot of foam in so it doesnt come out much is put masking tape over most of the big holes and spray through a small hole ,, then pull the tape off after it hardens
You mean like this... LOL. Here: ruclips.net/video/NW3M6nOEUog/видео.html
This is ridiculous. A great way to scam people out of there money. 6 weeks later oh is that rust I see fml!! My whole family has been in the autobody buisness over 40 yrs and people like this make it hard to get things done proper and correct.
Good
Idea
Offroading I guess I follow your logic of the goal of the person is to sell the vehicle looking better than it actually is. If all you're trying to do is get a couple more years worth of inspections out of a vehicle that's probably only worth a couple grand (if that), I don't see the harm.
I have a van that is worth less than the body work would be. You can bet I have no interest in spending a couple grand on that when I can do this and pass inspection much easier. When the car gets retired it gets retired. Not resold "looking new".
Be mad about dishonest sellers. Not this.
Is that more effective than just spraying without tape
"If you're gonna bitch about it, go to a different vehicle." hahahah that's awesome! This is how I plan to fill the hole on my boyfriend's truck this weekend! Thanks for the tips!
Impressive! This is the process I’m going to do for my rust holes! Just like you done. Thanks fer posting
People tend to think you have to do these projects with the best materials and do it the full body shop way. We sometimes have to forego those techniques and expenses to make do with what we got. Thanks chase for the video, and the end result looks pretty good man. Well done.
Thank you, Gary!
As they say in the military"adapt an overcome". Clever use of foam and it got the results you wanted.The end job looks great.
thanks!
i had thought of the exact same thing years ago just never did it lol. still fave the spray form sitting in the truck lo,
Try it out!
@@chaserandolph6437 what are you waiting for ??? and make sure you video tape it
Hey man. Thanks for the video.... great idea ! I've done some of my own rust repair over the years, and I never thought about using the foam !
No problem thanks for watching!
I would have never thought of that, now I know what to do next time. Glad I came across your video.
Thanks
That whole rocker looks like it turned out great. This video deserves more views, although, I've been looking into trying fiberglass mesh tape or the drywalling mesh tape instead of the foam. Just seems a little easier and I'd rather not fill my truck with foam lol
Thanks for the video
no problem man. The only reason I used the foam was for a solid backing for the body filler, haven't used mesh tape enough to help you out there.
I NOW TRULY BELIEVE THAT there's some people on RUclips going around and hating on others because they have nothing to do or to offer in this world. WHY THE HECK YOU GONNA HATE ON THIS VIDEO ? I have the same problems with my car and they are charging me $2300 . do I have the money ? Nope. But do I want my car not to look the way it looks ? Yes. So what are my options ? What's the cheapest way to do it in my case ? I HAD NO CLUE . ....BUT I FOUND THIS VIDEO . you got yourself another subscriber mate. Thanks For this Video
No problem Carlos glad you liked it, seems like we were in the same situation $$$
Thanks
Clear and to the point
Just what I need for my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 van
thanx i used your same skill and love the outcome simple ez cheap.7 dolla can of gm color match, 7 dollar can of bondo,1.50 spreaders,sandable primer, cant even tell .....salute
About the only thing I would add is rust inhibitor or undercarriage rubber spray inside the panel before the foam. Then the repair would last longer.
can you explain better?
only spray rubber spray if the truck is 100% dry and salt free. Otherwise the rubber will trap the moisture and accelerate the rusting. Oil spray or fluid film is better.
In hindsight I would have done that for sure, thanks for watching!
Ive always used truck bed liner, its pretty expensive, like $11 a can at walmart, but damn that works
I will definitely use rust converter after grinding. I was considering fluid film after the converter, but my only issue is that it may stop the foam from adhering to the panel your fixing? I may just do converter, then POR15, then pound down edges, then foam. Then marine epoxy, then sand, prime, paint and beers.
I used rustoleum rust converter, I sprayed everything that had rust inside and out, then the spray foam
Thank you for sharing this video I'm gonna try this for my jeep inspection.
cool video, i had the exact idea for my truck
to any naysayers on here. the foam is actually a pretty good fix. every product has a down fall. bondo cracks, fiberglass cracks, new patch metal will obviously rust so on and so forth. ive been installing windows in homes for years and have been using spray foam just as long and if foam retained moisture it would cause wood rot and never once on any service call of a window or door have i ever come across that issue ever. in fact more than anything if the metal left in beyond the cut out of the rust were converted then foamed it would actually create a water and air tight bond preventing any further rusting in those areas. so as far as any area that is a tubular, boxed, or double walled design i would say this is as good if not in some way better than a metal patch.
I know your comment is 4 years old but I agree with what you’re saying like if spray foam retained moisture then houses that used spray foam for insulation would be rotting out by now.
Even though I use my Mig welder to replace panels, for someone just trying to make their car look nice, this is different. I would hammer in around the holes before applying the foam, leave a slight depression. Then apply a fiberglass cloth over the area(it's sold next to the bondo). Top that off with Duraglass bondo, and you'll have a water proof patch that will last longer than bondo. Sand that smooth, and feather edge. Primer and paint.
Next time!
Michael Mesler
I LOVE IT!!! I was thinking of using foam too!!!! I was trying to research if it was waterproof...lol..clearly, I wasn't the only person to think of this. YOU ROCK!!! Thanks for showing me. Awesome job. :)
Thanks!
I was able to rebuild my floor boards and frame using foam. Foam and paint makes metal where there ain’t. Thanks 🙏 great video!
Yessir! Thank you!
Hey! Thanks, I like the spray foam.
Love the way he says ull figure it out lmao 🤣
I like your attitude! My way or the highway! I'm going to use foam on my Buick now. Thanks!
Hell yeah man it looks nice when your done and it seems to be stable and strong, I like it
Thanks Patrick!
That technique works on metal sheds to seal the critter holes!
thanx for this wonderful and helpful video, alot of people are going to hate or have stupied comment so this video is not for you mined your business this video is for people that can't afford a nice car or to fix it and have and older car with rust holes and want their car to look descent with out ugly rust and holes,thank you from all the people the this video really help including me,nice job thanx again
I did the exact same job on my rocker panels and it has now lasted over 4 years. This is a great technique for a beater car/truck you intend to run into the ground then sell to a junkyard for $50. You can't spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a low-value car just to pass state inspection. This is a great way to beat the system and save your money for a newer car when this one finally shits the bed.
Thank you I'm glad we share the same mindset!
Great quick, down & dirty fix!!!
Next time, I suggest painting the inside areas with rust converter and then slather on a coat or two of oil based paint, this will help delay the area from rusting again.
As you know, the foam will block the circulation of any air and trap moisture; the painting inside will help, but it is not a perfect solution.
Thanks for the idea & video!!!
Thanks for watching and for these awesome suggestions for next time!
I worked in a dealership in the body shop many year's ago, the service manager saw how I rebuilt the rear quarter panel's on a 59 Caddy, and he asked me to repair his daughters Nova, I took the grinder to the rust at the bottom of the rear quarter panel behind the door and it turned to dust and the whole thing disintegrated up to the bottom of the rear window, I had to remove all of the back seat and interior panel's to weld a full sheet of sheet metal in place, before I started I called the service manager to come look at the missing body, he asked me where the metal was and I told him it's the dust on the floor..... well after I welded the sheet metal in and primed the body, it came out really nice. Reason I'm saying this is when someone puts a grinder to the small rust hole, you never know how much is going to disappear.
Also below your door is the rocker panel, the part you showed first is the cab corner, looks real good. No complaints from me. Bravo to you finished work
Thank you for the thoughtful comment Michael. I just posted an update if you would like to see how it held up.
This was brilliant. Great job.
Wow this has helped me so much! You’ve got some great insight.
Happy to help, Lauren. Thanks for watching!
thank you for this it really helped me. xoxo
hey bro good video. I was thinking about doing that to my silverado. out of curiosity how has that patch job held up?
Perfectly, has almost been a year now and looks the absolute same as it did on day one. Would definitely recommend it, let me know if you have further questions
I've done this before, Bought a 2001 cavalier once dirt cheap that had a bad drivers side rocker panel, I was so bad I had to use duck tape from the front clear to the back just to hold the foam in place while it was wet. Turned out just like this, Brake line popped and I sold it for what I paid for it. Told the buyers about the rocker panel and that it was spray foamed, They didn't believe me hahaha. Great video.
Thank you so much for your information I like your style straight to the point no "Bs"keep the good work up
Thank you sir!
great video I wanna do it the weekend to my winter truck just to make look awesome looking (:
Hey man I have a question! Would spraying the foam then adding some carbon fiber matting over it be a good way to get a little more strength out of the repair? Let me know if this seems like a decent idea using the foam for filler and using the carbon fiber matting for a hard surface
Hello! That sounds like a great idea to me. Would definitely add some strength to the repair. Good thinking!
.....no, if you've got money for carbon fiber mat then just get it fixed correctly, ffs
my kind of body work. thanks. great video
To anyone who says this type of repair isn't the best, I've had the rocker panels replaced professionally twice on vans I have owned and they both rusted through completely within 3 years. If this last more than 2 years you are money ahead! Nice work and thank you.
Thank you!
Good work, Chase! I did the same to make a seriously smashed in quarter panel look much, much better. Next is to take on a far more difficult challenge, a van in which one side had a rocker panel that completely rusted out.
I have fixed both cab corners on my 77f150 with the same stuff works good
Great quick fix. If someone wants it done "right" they can pay to have it done. For my Excursion with 300,000 miles, this is awesome.
Exactly how I felt going into it! Thanks!
HA!.... I was just about to leave the video, until you brought out the Spray Foam..... This is a great idea!..... Just learned something..... I am repairing an 88 Dakota over the wheel wells on the left front and rear..... I can adapt your idea to what I am doing.... Thanks for posting!
Thanks Jack!!
I like what I see here! This a work fine on a couple areas of my 2005 Crown Vic! Thank you!
Not a problem thanks for watching!
Hey man! Been four years since you posted this. How long did it hold up? Also, did you prime before you painted? I’m looking to do something similar to my truck and thought I’d ask :) thanks!
What's up! Check out the two year update on my channel. Held up well! Shortly after I posted that video the truck died for good so I can't say how long it would have lasted unfortunately. Worth at least an extra two years though if you ask me!
Dude that was a great cheap fix ! Thanks for the video.
No problem thanks Joseph!
Damn that turned out kick ass!
Appreciate it
Chase Randolph great job man...exactly what I was looking for..I have a 02 z71 with over 200K..love the truck but not trying to dump to much cash in it...wouldn't have even thought of foam if I get acouple years out of that's all I need lol...great video and thanks!!
Thanks Chase, I have a 2009 focus that will benefit greatly from this and will most definitely add another couple of years to it's lifespan, just long enough to get my daughter finished with University, thanks again...
No problem, Darren, glad I could help!
I did one side of my van with Metal and welding the other side just like this video, The Foam side was great
when the other side rusted out again..Right through the metal patch...
You should use more dense foam.. when it hardens it's like gypsum.
Yours is like sponge, I believe.
Maybe next time..thanks for watching!
You need to make more videos man, your off to a good start I wish my channel became popular that quick
Great idea, Great job looks real good.
Thanks for a great DIY how-to. My 1998 Explorer is sadly showing her age and I cannot afford to replace her or get her cosmetic surgery! Sadly, she is at the hands of her loving owner, me - a complete novice at body repair. Thank you for making this video showcasing a cheaper way to fix the rust for us forced-to-be DIYers.
*** Trolls and haters - if you can do it better, fine. Do it! But please leave decent people alone for trying to offer other decent people an alternative that works and costs less! Geeesh!
Thank you I hope it works out for you as it has for me! Let me know if you have any questions along the way
You are so nice! I just wanted to say additionally, I had no idea how to use or access a grinder, plus I was scared of it! I just used my dremel-like tool that I use to do my nails! It worked ok - went thru several cutting blades and sanding rolls but at a few dollars for a pkg of them it was worth to me and I didn't get freaked out using a tool that I couldn't handle and getting hurt. You way works for everyone just needing to keep a vehicle looking good while it still runs. Trust me!
Hey, whatever works! Glad you found an alternative to the grinder.
In your video you said that you hope that THIS WILL LAST AT LEAST COUPLE OF YEARS, so I have no idea why smart guys repeat that this is not good and WILL LAST ONLY COUPLE OF YEARS ?!
This is a great video and help for people who don't want to invest in their old car, but want them to look decent and clean...Thank you again !
Couldn't have said it better myself lol
Looks Great ! I'm inspired to try this out myself!
Did an awesome job!
I've been using this for years, probably since the early 90s. Best quick fix there is.
Yessir! Thanks Chuck.
Does it last?
@@kriscooknick5392,yes it does. Sanded it down and painted it, it looked good. Sold the car a few years later and it still looked good.
So it passed inspection? And you said you sold it and still looked good ..so you could of kept it longer right?
Also, this isn't as ghetto as one might think. While they don't use it for fixing holes, they do fill a lot of body voids in modern autos with expanding polyurethane foam (identical to Tuff Stuff, etc.). My 02 Grand Caravan has the stuff throughout. It is a good sound deadener. If you're careful about sealing up openings, you won't have to worry about this trapping moisture. One thing I would recommend though, I would try to grind the inner surface as best you can too, and I'd spray it with rust converter or a good rusty metal primer before putting the foam in. Otherwise, great process.
Thank you, yeah if i were to do it again I would put some rust inhibitor on the inside before the foam.
a great video @@chaserandolph6437
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I like how you didn't over explain stuff.
Thanks!
Having done body work for literally 42 years I seen a lot of used car dealers do this type of repair and individuals and it will usually last for a year or two before it starts to bleed back through .there's actually a another way to repair rust holes without a welder that is not that expensive and that is using the thin galvanized metal ,grinder ,drill,tin snip and a rivet gun and putting the patches in with short strand fiberglass and if it's under coated it will actually last for 4 to 6 years up here in the Northeast .This kind of makes me want to do a video showing how it's done. What makes it easy to do is thin galvanized metal is very easy to mold and since it's galvanized it doesn't respond to water and salt the same way than normal metal does. It is available as galvanized piping at the local hardware store comes in sheets that you roll into a pipe.
Sounds great. I'll look for that video!
Thank you for this. I was wondering if it would work. Inspection is coming 1in 2 months and I had to figure out ow to fill the hole, spray foam it is!
Great job good ideal on doing it cheap looks 1000% better than if you just left it the way it was Screw the haters
AGREED !!!!
As long as it meets the 20' rule I'm happy. Did this today and it worked out great...old commuter car, looks 1000% better.
Love it simple fix
What haters? This is wonderful! If anyone is not happy, it's because they are jealous because you have skills and they don't...
Lllllknc
this could possibly last even longer if you use some rust stop before using the foam.. Great job bro..
Thank you for the tip. I'm going to use it to fix my truck. But, I'm going to treat the rust first with Ospho and then the foam.
Try my method... Easier and less work, here: ruclips.net/video/NW3M6nOEUog/видео.html
DAmn dude! Nice work!!
if you go to a body shop they only guarantee it for two years any way I have done this and it's been 3 years and still good to go
Allen Johnson i've thought of using spray foam, watching this i new it would work.
Man U did a job with that shit iam about to try this on my Suburban
@Daniel Johnston Heck no you have to put Bondo over the foam you can't paint over that junk. It is way to ruff and uneven.
Glad it worked out for you!
@@magnum26scorley71 How did it work?
you stole my idea. i have used this method for years. i just never put it on youtube. good job
The best form of flattery!
I always use fibreglass material. You can accomplish a lot if you have the patience. It is rock solid when done. Cutting back the metal further is better, since the rust will come back so fast on the thin spots. Good idea for a quick job if you just want it to look good for a year or two.
Good job man. I literally have 1inch rust spot and locals (buffalo NY) want to charge $300+ to fix it
Does it pass inspection
If your gunna bitch about it go to another video 🤷😂 so true love that
"if you're gonna bitch about it, go to a different video." 😂😂😂
I did this to my old truck and it lasted a year after i had it. I told new owner how i fixed it to this day it lasted through winters its been 2 and a half years now! Well done
Whatever works!
Prolly makes the sub thump harder. Great fix thank you!
Thank you!
Not everyone has welding equipment or experience. If you have a cheaper car you want 2-3 more out of then I don't see any issue with some minor body panel rust. Paying someone else to do it might be more than the car is worth.
rambow70 you do not need welding equipment. there are rivets, epoxies, and panel bonding adhesives.
@@asasial1977 I epoxied a quarter repair panel on my ram , no rivets except a few to hold it in place while it dried.
great job..... I DID THIS TO A BRAND NEW TRUCK .... IT WILL NEVER RUST NOW
... it will..., the foam keeps moisture. And there is nothing protecting it
You are exactly bacwards.. if you get the panel filled correctly you will lock out all moisture.. But to get it filled it needs bleed holes or it WILL distort some panels as it expands.. Drill a few application holes in the back of your rocker.. spray in SINGLE expanding foam.. you should see it pushing out the holes as it expands and sets.. You can insert plugs into the holes just prior to it becoming hard or wait until it’s set up and cut off the nipple of foam sticking out.. drill enough away to install a plug with some silicone adhesive applied or just apply some clear silicone to cover the bare edges you exposed when drilling.. It will last far longer than some of the most expensive rust preventatives on the market..
Just did this on my 2001 Silverado cab corner came out decent thanks for the video 👍
No problem glad it turned out well for you!
Great idea! Dunno why people are saying it should be less structurally sound than holes or fiberglass filler. It's not like it's not easy to cut or sand later on if you wanted to weld in a new rocker. Good thinking on the bed liner/two tone paint cover up! Easy to recoat and/or touch up without having to match the factory paint and it looks good too. Good video!
Appreciate it!
Looks great when it's time to sell ........( just don't sell it to a friend **If you want to remain friends ** LOL😂 )
What's not to like. Sticks like crazy, seals out ALL water, salt spray, Better than steel that rusts, a lot less expensive and time consuming. My 2000 SUV I use for servicing medical systems has been like this for about 5 years, in the rust belt of Pennsylvania. Have been driving it all over Western Pa all that time.
P.S. It's light weight. Doesn't kill your gas mileage. Fill up your rocker panels and quarter panels, especially around the part where the salt spray shoots from the wheels up into the inside of the quarter panel and all around the wheel house.
I see many "not the right way" etc.....likely this is in a state that uses salt on road....being from NY, a daily driver that is not garage kept and washed thoroughly EVERY day is basically scrap after 8 years if not sooner. So whatever works to make it look decent. not restoring a vintage vette. good thinking on spray foam.....I live in FL now......NO RUST! yay.
Chase, thats impressive , thanks you for sharing this video, it looks really good ..
Thank you very much! Let me know if you have any questions.
Chase Randolph look good brother
Looks like a great idea to me. The foam will also give the area some strength.