I have watched so many body work videos from amateur to pro. Out of all those videos the editing, quality, and time perspectives this channel provides is by far the best. Thank you and good work for this video. It clarifies so much misunderstanding out of the process👍
Just love to watch a professional in action, your work is just on another level .Awesome work and craftsmanship.I could have appreciated a teacher like you in my life.Great work Trev.
Nice work as usual. There are very few real metal bumpers left and I appreciate you keeping it going as it is almost a lost art over here in the US though it does seem like it's much more common in the UK. Us mere mortals are doing the get it close skim with filler and use a 2k sandable primer. The modern methods work but the art of getting the metal where you want it will always be impressive.
I think the worst part is I know a guy that will make a dustpan becasue he saw the one Ron Covell make. Will then turn around and order a fender because making a patch would take to much time and effort. It took longer to get the new fender to fit right then it did for me to make a patch and sand the original. The best part is I learned how from watching Trev.
Though I think, that you have told some of this before, I learned something new - again. Don’t worry about making you videos (too) long. All the best to you Trev.
Super, wow it takes a bit of patience. Thanks Trev, that took a bit of the mystery out of it, not underestimating it but at least it’s clear now how to do it.
Another excellent video as always Trev! I am in the process of refining my skills on finishing like this and I had a few light bulb moments on some things I was struggling with, particularly the slapping file. thank you!
Thanks for the new video Trev! I loved every minute of it.. I am excited for the next one as I think I know what is coming next! ☺ Great work and thanks for the tips! Cheers!
Extremely useful tips and techniques .....Lost track of the blog now found it again, with Nekkid Watchmaker you'rs is one I always look for new episodes of. Are you in the South West somewhere ie Bristol area ??
Makes me wonder how many body guys have (and use) your mad metalworking skills when doing this kind of work vs. just hammering everything below the surface and pulling out the body filler...
So your file or sandpaper doesn't plug up I use a little liquid dish soap and water. In the 50' how did they make those bombs on the front bumpers? I need to make me a set for my dune buggy.
I used some once and it made a big mess! I’m looking for something that dries 💯 and doesn’t stick to everything. I sometimes use a wide marker pen 👍 cheers Trev 👍
Hi Trev, Could you elaborate on raising the low spots? When the lows have light file marks I assume you stop filing? At this stage the panel will have a mottled effect i.e. lightly filed lows alongside bright high areas. It seems to me that the panel is now not quite level and the high spots will need to be slightly shrunk. Also, surely the presence of adjacent highs will raise the body file and prevent it from scratching the raised lows. Would it be better to shrink the highs first? Thanks Mike
@Mfw Whelan, I think you'd need to go all over panel leveling high and low spots as much as practical, then if any obvious bulging high spots remain you can consider heat shrinking them down. If you start unnecessarily shrinking spots all over panel you'll run into problems. Well that's my thinking anyway 👍
I think you’re perhaps overthinking the process. My general rule is to always finish raising my low spots before doing any shrinking. If you start doing both you’ll end up in a pickle. If you try the process out you’ll be surprised by how effective it is a raising without creating too higher high spots. If you are creating high spots that are too high you’re either striking too hard or using too higher crown dolly.
So you will rise lows most of and have some a bit higher spots ... but then you will use sand papers and so on to finish the metal ans Trevs does and this way you will get just minimal non eye seeable distorsions... this is my way of thinking. You cant stop just at this point where you take up some lows and do not finish it properly... even if you would use some putty it would be minimal... and probably you can fill it up with high bildup promer
I may be able to in the future, that isn’t actually my machine running in the video, it’s just to promote the company. I can find out who done it if you want? Cheers Trev 👍
What Chad does is brilliant regards to his random design concepts, but he’ll follow a well rehearsed methodology when it comes to welding and shaping etc. Cheers Trev 👍
Back in college I was taught “ a body file is an identification tool not a rectification tool” never forgot it. Great lesson Trev.
Continually demystifying the dark arts of proper car bodywork craftsmanship. Amazing Trev 👏
Love your no BS style Trev, just a cool guy showing and teaching us his exceptional skills.
The best viewing on a Friday night by far lol
You like myself clearly served under a true craftsman.....dying breed alas .
I have watched so many body work videos from amateur to pro. Out of all those videos the editing, quality, and time perspectives this channel provides is by far the best. Thank you and good work for this video. It clarifies so much misunderstanding out of the process👍
Hey thanks 👍
Just love to watch a professional in action, your work is just on another level .Awesome work and craftsmanship.I could have appreciated a teacher like you in my life.Great work Trev.
Thanks Trev Your show is always informative, educational,and entertaining , seriously dude your the real deal!
Hey thanks 🙏🏼
What a great way to start the weekend with a new vid from you Trev! Thank you !!👍😎
Nice work as usual. There are very few real metal bumpers left and I appreciate you keeping it going as it is almost a lost art over here in the US though it does seem like it's much more common in the UK. Us mere mortals are doing the get it close skim with filler and use a 2k sandable primer. The modern methods work but the art of getting the metal where you want it will always be impressive.
I think the worst part is I know a guy that will make a dustpan becasue he saw the one Ron Covell make. Will then turn around and order a fender because making a patch would take to much time and effort. It took longer to get the new fender to fit right then it did for me to make a patch and sand the original. The best part is I learned how from watching Trev.
Great work Trev, new stuff please. Love the content "Here's Johnny" LOL!
Though I think, that you have told some of this before, I learned something new - again. Don’t worry about making you videos (too) long. All the best to you Trev.
Glad to see you’re making more videos. You’ve been greatly missed!
Thanks - congratulations on the shear 👍😎👍
This is some of the best work Ive ever seen!!
Super, wow it takes a bit of patience. Thanks Trev, that took a bit of the mystery out of it, not underestimating it but at least it’s clear now how to do it.
It's been a while. Been busy and what not. Waving 👋 I'm a visual learner in some cases and I like your videos for the detail, and they are relaxing. 😎
Really enjoy your teaching method and personality. Thank you friend!
Your like some sort of metal God Trev 👍👍👍
Always learning something new. Thanks Trev cheers mate 🍻
Trev, when are you going to show us how to make an English Wheel? I would love to see that!
It’s all about time unfortunately, if I could I’d have done it by now. Cheers Trev 👍
Love using a bastard file as a slapping tool works brilliant keep the videos going Trev brillant
I learnt something that I'll use today thanks again trev
Brilliant work 👍👍
Very nice work, as always. I really like these shorter blogs!!
Another excellent video as always Trev! I am in the process of refining my skills on finishing like this and I had a few light bulb moments on some things I was struggling with, particularly the slapping file. thank you!
Thanks 👍
Love the outro tunes! G'day from Melbourne Australia.
Thank you, Trevor. very instructive.
Absolutely amazing Trev.
Brilliant Luigi file yeah!
Great Video Trev, i think i'll be using this technique with the Bug build :)
Thanks Jase. Have you got a start date in mind?
Great video Trev. Thank you for showing us how to shape metal the right way. Not sponsored by P45 yet?
Thanks for the new video Trev! I loved every minute of it.. I am excited for the next one as I think I know what is coming next! ☺ Great work and thanks for the tips! Cheers!
Another great video, thanks again for sharing
This was helpful. Thank you
Got to fess up Trev I used my old mans body file to skim the head on my Fizzy they get rid of ally quick. good stuff by the way
You are the best! Thank you brother!!
Extremely useful tips and techniques .....Lost track of the blog now found it again, with Nekkid Watchmaker you'rs is one I always look for new episodes of. Are you in the South West somewhere ie Bristol area ??
Gloucestershire buddy 👍
Awesome video, thanks Trev!
Excellent video thanks Trev
fantastic as usual
Good tips there.
Top man. These are brilliant.
Makes me wonder how many body guys have (and use) your mad metalworking skills when doing this kind of work vs. just hammering everything below the surface and pulling out the body filler...
Love the intro!
At last I how me Dads old body file should be used.
Trev - i couldnt get through on your link to the plannishing hammer - (not to worry , just saw your answer below on another comment)
Great tutorial. Cheers.
A toothless slapper has certain charms ;-)
At least they can't accidentally bite too deep : )
"Hey Bob!..what you want to do with Trev's latest vid?"
"File it under Gentle."
"Right O Bob!"
every time I see more videos and I wonder what gauge is steel is aluminum how do you buy it?
I like your videos greetings from Mexico bro 😎
From metal suppliers it’s steel .9mm cheers Trev 👍
Have you ever used a shrinking disc?
No but I’m certain they work 👍
Nice tips. Great video. Mahalo for sharing! : )
These are amazing
So your file or sandpaper doesn't plug up I use a little liquid dish soap and water. In the 50' how did they make those bombs on the front bumpers? I need to make me a set for my dune buggy.
Check out Ron Covell’s latest video series F-bomb. Cheers Trev 👍
Greetings to you 👏
Hi Trev, another superb tutorial!
Does the weblink still work to buy a hammer? I can’t seem to get it to load?
Thank you👍🏼
We’re currently having a problem with the website, I’m also sold out currently but hope to have some more stock in a couple of weeks. Cheers Trev 👍
@@trevsblog thank you
Hi Trev, do you use engineers dye to show up low and hi spots?
I used some once and it made a big mess! I’m looking for something that dries 💯 and doesn’t stick to everything. I sometimes use a wide marker pen 👍 cheers Trev 👍
I need a file like this
How many hours went into this?
About 35 years 👍
Hi Trev,
Could you elaborate on raising the low spots? When the lows have light file marks I assume you stop filing? At this stage the panel will have a mottled effect i.e. lightly filed lows alongside bright high areas. It seems to me that the panel is now not quite level and the high spots will need to be slightly shrunk. Also, surely the presence of adjacent highs will raise the body file and prevent it from scratching the raised lows. Would it be better to shrink the highs first?
Thanks
Mike
@Mfw Whelan, I think you'd need to go all over panel leveling high and low spots as much as practical, then if any obvious bulging high spots remain you can consider heat shrinking them down. If you start unnecessarily shrinking spots all over panel you'll run into problems. Well that's my thinking anyway 👍
Agreed 👍
I think you’re perhaps overthinking the process. My general rule is to always finish raising my low spots before doing any shrinking. If you start doing both you’ll end up in a pickle. If you try the process out you’ll be surprised by how effective it is a raising without creating too higher high spots. If you are creating high spots that are too high you’re either striking too hard or using too higher crown dolly.
So you will rise lows most of and have some a bit higher spots ... but then you will use sand papers and so on to finish the metal ans Trevs does and this way you will get just minimal non eye seeable distorsions... this is my way of thinking. You cant stop just at this point where you take up some lows and do not finish it properly... even if you would use some putty it would be minimal... and probably you can fill it up with high bildup promer
i need one of those harley sign's that you cut at 16.14 to use as a template for my leather work, can you cut me one to my size please?
I may be able to in the future, that isn’t actually my machine running in the video, it’s just to promote the company. I can find out who done it if you want? Cheers Trev 👍
@@trevsblog yes please
Looks like I'm buying a body file.
Boa solda.. é nois Brasil
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Haphazard can work bud, look up Bad Chad.
What Chad does is brilliant regards to his random design concepts, but he’ll follow a well rehearsed methodology when it comes to welding and shaping etc. Cheers Trev 👍
I own a hammer
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