You are absolutely right about protecting your lungs! Worked with old timer painters who scoffed about protecting their lungs and are not here today. They ranged in years 51 to 65. All four of them 😢
what other channels? I cannot really find any good, pro grade channels (except for the ones that are covert advertisements for some car restoration companies). Slade's is a great channel, but if you want something more advanced than DIY, it's scarce on RUclips
Thank you very much. I truly appreciate that. I’m not a professional, but I try to do it so people can do it themselves literally. Instead of having a bunch of equipment.
@@TN-oc3cw you named some really great channels that’s exactly who I follow and consider friends. Mustie is amazing, I don’t think there is anything that guy can’t fix.
@@oniondeluxe9942 thank you for the kind comment. I appreciate that. I just try to keep it plain and simple. My videos are probably a little more bland lol
I figure I might as well do a video on that soon, so people can prepare. Starting to go down in the 30s here at night already. I hope you’ve been feeling well, my friend.
Great video, man. Panel looks great. Man, I went back and looked at your door hinge video and was so mad. Lol. I went total caveman and just drilled out my door screw heads and had to cut access holes to get the bottom nut plates out to get the rest of the screws out. There were rust holes there on both sides anyway I had to repair. But never again. I'm totally getting one of those impacts. My 74 seems to have little holes on the inner wheels near the bottom hinges that PB straw could fit through. My next beetle will be easier. Haha. These tips are why I watch your channel. Thanks, dude. I'm still mad, though. Hahaha. Be well.
Thank you very much for the kind comment. I really appreciate that. Oh yeah, that little impact that you hammer works so nicely. That was actually my father’s from the 70s, but they sell them new still. It always makes me think of him when I’m using tools from his collection. Sure miss that guy he showed me so much. You can definitely get the PB blast down behind through the trunk.
I am really enjoying these bodywork videos would like to see how to repair holes in the headliner none of this content is ever boring keep up the great work that you do!!! thank you!
Thank you so much, my friend, trying to get some outside stuff done first. And I’m going to show how to repair headliners. It won’t be professional, but it will look very nice.
Good job on fixing that line on the left rear quarter panel. Your right door isn’t that bad; if you can’t find a good replacement in the swap meet you can definitely work with it. In fact; even if you find a better replacement you should save it as well; looks better than many I’ve seen plus it’s an OEM one and the fit is perfect. Any replacement you get will need work to make it fit perfectly.
I did check the swap meet maybe since it was the fall event I didn’t see any doors at all. So I will work with this one next week. I’m going to do a video first on how to disassemble it completely completely. And then, of course, the bodywork. Thank you for being here every week. I truly appreciate that.
Right? I can never stop myself. I don’t know why I do that. It’ll look really nice and I have to swipe it one more time and then I get upset lol thanks for being here brother lol
Yeah, she was a little upset about that one lol I figure I leave that stuff on video when I get caught lol thanks for always being here my friend. It’s coming along slowly.
I always like watching your videos, just some advice on the body work. dont ever use the metal filler it doesn't hold up. Check out the video all metal body filler Dyna glass bondo ultimate fail part 1
Oh crap that’s just great! I will check that out for sure Dave thank you so much. I used it before and didn’t have an issue, but I might have gotten lucky.
I wished I could’ve afforded to do a sandblasting first to be honest with you unfortunately I couldn’t. I wanted to get a sandblaster, but I would have to get a larger compressor from what I was told? My compressor is only 21 gallon.
@@SladesVWBeetle very true indeed. It can be a can of worms to get equipment for blasting. You need a lot of air, which means you need a lot of amps. Spot blasting though, can be done with quite small compressors though.
I am so sorry, my friend. I am so late on catching up on everything. It was in Columbiana, Ohio. At Jim ‘s VW. Truthfully he has it three times a year.
A #4 Phillips screwdriver is a rarely needed, but important part of any complete tool kit. Many folks don't even have a #3. Be good to yourself, buy some simple and proper tools!
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So excited to see the end result! I see you used my flower pot again 😮
It belongs in the garage now. Bill him for a new one.😄
@@vintage76vipergreenBeetle Nooooo!!!! Lolol
That looks awesome. Yes, let's keep Floridians in our prayers! Very tragic stuff going on down there!
Thank you so much, my friend! Yes, I always pray heavy but I did some extra work for the Floridians. That is horrifying what went on.
i don't know if it's been settled, but that satin black is right on. satins are nice on anything.
Yes, we decided to stick close to the original color. It’ll be just little brighter of the white.
You are absolutely right about protecting your lungs! Worked with old timer painters who scoffed about protecting their lungs and are not here today. They ranged in years 51 to 65. All four of them 😢
My dad uses that fibreglass filler to 👌
Truthfully, it works quite well. I like the lightweight filler. It’s very easy to sand.
I find your body work videos much more helpful to the avg DIY guy than some of the other VW resto channels.
what other channels? I cannot really find any good, pro grade channels (except for the ones that are covert advertisements for some car restoration companies).
Slade's is a great channel, but if you want something more advanced than DIY, it's scarce on RUclips
@@oniondeluxe9942 MkeFN and CT are very meticulous in their DIY work. Mustie is a bit more down to earth like Slade here.
Thank you very much. I truly appreciate that. I’m not a professional, but I try to do it so people can do it themselves literally. Instead of having a bunch of equipment.
@@TN-oc3cw you named some really great channels that’s exactly who I follow and consider friends. Mustie is amazing, I don’t think there is anything that guy can’t fix.
@@oniondeluxe9942 thank you for the kind comment. I appreciate that. I just try to keep it plain and simple. My videos are probably a little more bland lol
Winterize? According to your thermometer it's 68 there. LOL That winter here. Great Video.
I figure I might as well do a video on that soon, so people can prepare. Starting to go down in the 30s here at night already. I hope you’ve been feeling well, my friend.
Good video. I know Im not catching all your vids lately but I enjoy them and your doing a great job!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate that very much.
Absolutely look forward to all your updates. Best VW channel
Thank you very much, sir. I truly appreciate that.
I’m really enjoying these restoration videos. Thank you for sharing.
And thank you very much for taking the time to leave a comment.
One body panel at a time, one step closer.👍
Thank you so much, my friend, I always appreciate you being here.
Great video, man. Panel looks great. Man, I went back and looked at your door hinge video and was so mad. Lol. I went total caveman and just drilled out my door screw heads and had to cut access holes to get the bottom nut plates out to get the rest of the screws out. There were rust holes there on both sides anyway I had to repair. But never again. I'm totally getting one of those impacts. My 74 seems to have little holes on the inner wheels near the bottom hinges that PB straw could fit through. My next beetle will be easier. Haha. These tips are why I watch your channel. Thanks, dude. I'm still mad, though. Hahaha. Be well.
Thank you very much for the kind comment. I really appreciate that. Oh yeah, that little impact that you hammer works so nicely. That was actually my father’s from the 70s, but they sell them new still. It always makes me think of him when I’m using tools from his collection. Sure miss that guy he showed me so much.
You can definitely get the PB blast down behind through the trunk.
I am really enjoying these bodywork videos would like to see how to repair holes in the headliner none of this content is ever boring keep up the great work that you do!!! thank you!
Thank you so much, my friend, trying to get some outside stuff done first. And I’m going to show how to repair headliners. It won’t be professional, but it will look very nice.
Good job on fixing that line on the left rear quarter panel. Your right door isn’t that bad; if you can’t find a good replacement in the swap meet you can definitely work with it. In fact; even if you find a better replacement you should save it as well; looks better than many I’ve seen plus it’s an OEM one and the fit is perfect. Any replacement you get will need work to make it fit perfectly.
I did check the swap meet maybe since it was the fall event I didn’t see any doors at all. So I will work with this one next week. I’m going to do a video first on how to disassemble it completely completely. And then, of course, the bodywork. Thank you for being here every week. I truly appreciate that.
Nice work. But I was screaming "leave it alone"😅
Right? I can never stop myself. I don’t know why I do that. It’ll look really nice and I have to swipe it one more time and then I get upset lol thanks for being here brother lol
I like the lightweight filler. So much easier to sand. You’re doing a great job
Thank you so much, it is so much easier to sand!
Nice work Slade!
Thank you, my friend. I truly appreciate that. I’m definitely not a professional lol
@SladesVWBeetle your doing good work Slade way to go!
@@V8N8T thank you my friend, I definitely don’t have a talent for bodywork lol but it’s a driver lol yours looks amazing!
@SladesVWBeetle thanks Slade I've only done 1 rear quarter luckily the rest of it was good driver quality:)
Your videos are truly enjoyable to watch
Thank you so much, I’m probably not the most entertaining. I try to keep it plain and simple.
This bug is coming out great nice video
Thank you so much, Bob and thank you for being here.
Nice work Slade! I'm trying to keep up, my SB is coming along, but I get distracted fixing parts, etc. Man, there's a whole lotta parts to a bug! :)
Oh no doubt, brother, very mechanical car with a lot more parts than people realize. You will definitely get there, my friend!
@@SladesVWBeetle Thank you!
Glad to see you're back at it
Absolutely my friend! Thanks for always being here John!
Very nice job
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
This coming along awesome
Thank you so much Alida!
nice job.
Thank you so much, Jim !
Looks great Slade can't wait for the paint!! Heather is going to kill you😂😂😂
Yeah, she was a little upset about that one lol I figure I leave that stuff on video when I get caught lol thanks for always being here my friend. It’s coming along slowly.
I always like watching your videos, just some advice on the body work. dont ever use the metal filler it doesn't hold up. Check out the video all metal body filler Dyna glass bondo ultimate fail part 1
Oh crap that’s just great! I will check that out for sure Dave thank you so much. I used it before and didn’t have an issue, but I might have gotten lucky.
No Heather on this episode? Still enjoyed it greatly
Oh, she was there. Her towels, her flower pot... 😂😂😂😂
Yeah, she wasn’t in the full episode, but she was a little upset with me, but I did leave it on there lol
@@TheJorgSacul yeah I think I better stop doing that, I just needed it to warm the paint up lol
No rust converter before putting bondo on bare, ground metal?
I think those deep pits should be sand blasted first
I wished I could’ve afforded to do a sandblasting first to be honest with you unfortunately I couldn’t. I wanted to get a sandblaster, but I would have to get a larger compressor from what I was told? My compressor is only 21 gallon.
@@SladesVWBeetle very true indeed. It can be a can of worms to get equipment for blasting. You need a lot of air, which means you need a lot of amps. Spot blasting though, can be done with quite small compressors though.
Are you going to paint all the inner fenders the color of the car like factory did
I’m actually not sure. I was going to paint the insides of the fenders with just a black, maybe they’ll stay clean a little longer.
Hi Slade. Can you share where the swap meet is?
I am so sorry, my friend. I am so late on catching up on everything. It was in Columbiana, Ohio. At Jim ‘s VW. Truthfully he has it three times a year.
A #4 Phillips screwdriver is a rarely needed, but important part of any complete tool kit. Many folks don't even have a #3. Be good to yourself, buy some simple and proper tools!
Thanks for the nod about the fender bolts- I hope it saves someone some extra work!
@@TheJorgSacul oh heck yeah I didn’t forget you, brother. Like bringing up when somebody gives a great tip I truly appreciate that very much!
I use a Bosch cordless impact and they have a ph 4 drill bit for $10, in a magnetic sleeve it will catch the screw.
I replaced my door screws with L& key
There you go! It’s so worth doing that.