In my experience, most customers dont understand the 100s of hours it takes. Neither does my boss. My wife has heard me talk about my work for 28 years but until we built our own shop and she saw first hand what was involved, she said she really had no idea. She's the best prepper I've ever worked with. Love that woman!
I would love for my wife to help me more but the couple times she tried, ended with hurt feelings because I reworked everything she primed for me. Don't get me wrong she worked her butt off and I wasn't mad but she is a run and go get r done kinda gal and I could care less about what I get done as long as what is done is 100% quality no matter if it's mine or a customer's.
You know who doesn't understand or who doesn't care about the 100s of hours? The guy trying to sell you that wavy gravy car telling you how much money it's worth in the end.They have never had to get a car to that "end
@@carlinshowalter1806 Unfortunately, there are a lot of suspect ships out there. It's the hacks that give the reputable shops a bad name. Guilt by association. If someone has a bad experience with a build they will look down on any other shop. Or people hear stories about others' experience and take that opinion. It's not fair to reputable shops that put a lot of labor and pride in their work. If everyone had your outlook, you would never see cars at SEMA.
I've watched a ton of bodyworking videos on TH-cam and this guy is by far the best. Easiest to listen to and learn from, and so many great pieces of information to help you do the job right. I learned more in ten minutes watching one of these videos than a whole series from anyone else.
Finally I found somebody on TH-cam that knows what he's talking about I've been telling people about using a straight edge for years I also like to use the sunlight to see if the car is straight you're amazing and a true professional
I’ve painted over 20 years. Never a body man. I can do plastic like a boss. But now im getting into metal as a hobby only. Best info ive found so far. Thanks
I'm a DIY guy who has painted a few cars and motorcycles. I have always enjoyed the process of fabrication, body work and painting but holly cow! I've never been exposed to so much detailed information. I feel like a hack now. :)
I have done this for years Never heard of it refered to as a spline but I like it We came to it as Machinists. We use a machinist flat bar.We also use Dykem blue to do a hi low indicator in metal Great video thanks
I own splines, and here in Australia they are used from checking your panels to blocking. I've done the Melomotive course and it was very informative. It's a little hard to hold while blocking but I was shown a trick by using tape on the back to make a handle it was quite easy. The tape was stuck on like 2 L's back to back. Very helpful in applying large Ares of body filler to the correct shape too. It reduces blocking time considerably. The bloke that makes these use to work for Holden in design. Melomotive have Facebook site too.
Great tips on body work. Everything you mention is spot on. Although I've never built or have worked on custom cars , I've used these techniques for building sculpture. We built our own 4 foot blocks with handles to be used by two workers. We had a contract for six 40 foot tall x 6 foot wide sculptures @ 25,000 pounds each. For checking flatness we used 4 foot long fluorescent lights. I agree, very few shops will do this level of work. 🤙🏽
I guess I never knew the aluminum yard stick I kept for this exact purpose was putting me ahead of my time. On primer, it would touch or miss, leaving a witness mark to show high spots and lows. This was in the early 80's as all I had was a short hard rubber sanding block, time and my ceiling lights for a reflection. That light is another important tool as well. Thank you very much showing this tool and it's usage. DK, Omaha, retired.
@@class5bodyworks I am here until Dr gets authorized for lumbar surgery #7. (4 fusions, 1 re-done, spinal cord stimulator #1, now they are planning to do it right, soon! Lost my entire 2022, the year that was a painful waste. Plus, 37 year old moved home because he can't play nice, brought 4 boys, 13 & younger and 5 month old dog. I have not stepped in this much shit since the farm. I really get my enjoyment from watching, learning, remembering! You may not use this everyday, but it is "Tool" in the box! Excellent. Bless you all and have an excellent 2022 and beyond! DK.
Nowhere else have I found such detailed, complete, and understandable info. Thank you! This winter I will be starting on a 1948 Ford F1. Any chance of a video or 7 of working big round fenders?
At 4:30 you talk about using bondo to hold the door gaps. Do you have other videos on this? I saw the 2 minute Tuesday one but was wondering if there was another more detailed one?
You absolutely need all latches and Ruben in the intial set up then once you verify it’s all fitting properly you can then remove rubber and latches and lock it in.
Hey man I recently brought myself a set of big kids blocks to suit stick on paper. What brand of paper do you use/ recommend I'm having trouble with the paper I'm using. When I rip it off the block it tares and bits of paper are left stuck on the block. It makes it hard to remove any tips on how to do remove the excess?
We use sunmight and carborundum paper. I’ve noticed in the summer you gotta tear the paper off once you are done for the day. If they sit on there to long it’s a pain I use acetone
is it possible to get that high level without filler. If its in that stage on the video and its straight do you go to the filler stage or just another coat of primer
You know everybody does fenders, hoods,doors,trucks,I have not seen anyone do a tailgate where it's harder to do and getten typically dinge and dents especially where it's dual wall metal u pros let's do a 1950s tailgate I got a 58 fleet side
Damn. Trust me I’m aware good tools cost money, I’ve got the scars to prove it lol but any company in America make splines? Shipping from melomotive alone is $105
I believe there’s a company called the blade we have used them and I don’t quite feel they are as good for larger areas because they are not as long and they just have a different flexibility. The ones from melomotive are really good for gradual sweeps.
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS appreciate the response, brother 🤙🏿 honestly I have no problem paying for the tools, it’s the shipping that was holding my thumb over that checkout button 😂 but I pulled the trigger and they’re on the way. Keep up the good work on and off the inter web, man. Seems like I learn something new everytime you put up a vid.
In my experience, most customers dont understand the 100s of hours it takes. Neither does my boss. My wife has heard me talk about my work for 28 years but until we built our own shop and she saw first hand what was involved, she said she really had no idea. She's the best prepper I've ever worked with. Love that woman!
That’s awesome. My wife wet sanded once she said never again 🤣
I would love for my wife to help me more but the couple times she tried, ended with hurt feelings because I reworked everything she primed for me. Don't get me wrong she worked her butt off and I wasn't mad but she is a run and go get r done kinda gal and I could care less about what I get done as long as what is done is 100% quality no matter if it's mine or a customer's.
You know who doesn't understand or who doesn't care about the 100s of hours? The guy trying to sell you that wavy gravy car telling you how much money it's worth in the end.They have never had to get a car to that "end
@@carlinshowalter1806
Unfortunately, there are a lot of suspect ships out there. It's the hacks that give the reputable shops a bad name. Guilt by association. If someone has a bad experience with a build they will look down on any other shop. Or people hear stories about others' experience and take that opinion. It's not fair to reputable shops that put a lot of labor and pride in their work. If everyone had your outlook, you would never see cars at SEMA.
I've watched a ton of bodyworking videos on TH-cam and this guy is by far the best. Easiest to listen to and learn from, and so many great pieces of information to help you do the job right. I learned more in ten minutes watching one of these videos than a whole series from anyone else.
Appreciate that!!!
Finally I found somebody on TH-cam that knows what he's talking about I've been telling people about using a straight edge for years I also like to use the sunlight to see if the car is straight you're amazing and a true professional
Thank you very much!
And this is why a quality paint job cost so much money, Hours upon hours of prep. Great Video, Thx.
Absolutely! Thank you
I’ve painted over 20 years. Never a body man. I can do plastic like a boss. But now im getting into metal as a hobby only. Best info ive found so far. Thanks
Thank you very much
I'm a DIY guy who has painted a few cars and motorcycles. I have always enjoyed the process of fabrication, body work and painting but holly cow! I've never been exposed to so much detailed information. I feel like a hack now. :)
Hahahahahahaha that’s funny!
I have done this for years Never heard of it refered to as a spline but I like it We came to it as Machinists. We use a machinist flat bar.We also use Dykem blue to do a hi low indicator in metal Great video thanks
Yep we use dykem in metal finishing as well. Thanks for watching!
Gees that car look perfectly straight. You are incredible at this. So cool. 😎
Much appreciated every one gets better and better. 👍🏻🙌🏻
Great video Travis.
Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise to all of us do-it-yourselfers.
Thank you!
I own splines, and here in Australia they are used from checking your panels to blocking. I've done the Melomotive course and it was very informative. It's a little hard to hold while blocking but I was shown a trick by using tape on the back to make a handle it was quite easy. The tape was stuck on like 2 L's back to back. Very helpful in applying large Ares of body filler to the correct shape too. It reduces blocking time considerably. The bloke that makes these use to work for Holden in design. Melomotive have Facebook site too.
Yep these are melomotive splines. We have other videos showing how to do exactly that.
Great tips on body work. Everything you mention is spot on. Although I've never built or have worked on custom cars , I've used these techniques for building sculpture. We built our own 4 foot blocks with handles to be used by two workers. We had a contract for six 40 foot tall x 6 foot wide sculptures @ 25,000 pounds each. For checking flatness we used 4 foot long fluorescent lights. I agree, very few shops will do this level of work. 🤙🏽
Wow that is cool sounds like a huge project!! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video as always. You guys are the best. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks again!
That’s a real good method. I just used my 48 inch aluminum sheet rock ruler! Works great. Thanks.
Hey whatever works!! 👍🏻👍🏻
This is A. Great video everyone who wants to do it right should study this video
I was ready to some some sanding. Great channel, love it
Thank you!!
such a detailed explanation ..great video love the Melomotive Splines
Thank you!
Thanks for the info. I had never heard of splines before.
You are welcome 👍🏻
Awesome video. Learning so much and I want to learn so much more. Thank you
You are welcome thanks for watching
thanks Travis for a diy, person this information is invaluable
Thank you!
Great work man learning
Thank you!
I guess I never knew the aluminum yard stick I kept for this exact purpose was putting me ahead of my time. On primer, it would touch or miss, leaving a witness mark to show high spots and lows. This was in the early 80's as all I had was a short hard rubber sanding block, time and my ceiling lights for a reflection. That light is another important tool as well.
Thank you very much showing this tool and it's usage. DK, Omaha, retired.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Dean, welcome back!
@@class5bodyworks I am here until Dr gets authorized for lumbar surgery #7. (4 fusions, 1 re-done, spinal cord stimulator #1, now they are planning to do it right, soon!
Lost my entire 2022, the year that was a painful waste. Plus, 37 year old moved home because he can't play nice, brought 4 boys, 13 & younger and 5 month old dog. I have not stepped in this much shit since the farm.
I really get my enjoyment from watching, learning, remembering! You may not use this everyday, but it is "Tool" in the box! Excellent.
Bless you all and have an excellent 2022 and beyond! DK.
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Thank you for sharing as it is another "Tool" to do it better, easier and straighter. I 🙏 thank you! DK.
@@deankay4434 absolutely 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Another great video. I'm learning a lot from you, thanks!
Thank you!! Very glad to hear!
Nowhere else have I found such detailed, complete, and understandable info. Thank you!
This winter I will be starting on a 1948 Ford F1. Any chance of a video or 7 of working big round fenders?
Thank you. It’s pretty much the same you will just be using thinner splines and blocks to fit the curve.
I've been using hvac prebent
S cleats for years, 5' long.
They're not as wide tho so harder to drag. I'll have to order these now.
Takes some getting used to but with practice they are very helpful
sensei!!!!!!!
At 4:30 you talk about using bondo to hold the door gaps. Do you have other videos on this? I saw the 2 minute Tuesday one but was wondering if there was another more detailed one?
We have a two part on gapping doors
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Great vid. Newbe Question: do you install the door rubber seals after this scribe process? If so, does installing the rubber seal mess it up?
You absolutely need all latches and Ruben in the intial set up then once you verify it’s all fitting properly you can then remove rubber and latches and lock it in.
Hey man I recently brought myself a set of big kids blocks to suit stick on paper. What brand of paper do you use/ recommend I'm having trouble with the paper I'm using. When I rip it off the block it tares and bits of paper are left stuck on the block. It makes it hard to remove any tips on how to do remove the excess?
We use sunmight and carborundum paper. I’ve noticed in the summer you gotta tear the paper off once you are done for the day. If they sit on there to long it’s a pain I use acetone
Warm the paper with a heat gun !
is it possible to get that high level without filler. If its in that stage on the video and its straight do you go to the filler stage or just another coat of primer
Skim coating is the only way you get a mirror from panel to panel front to back. We do filler work and typically prime once after.
How do you a spline on something like a 70 chevelle..the body sweeps to much..
It’s no different. The process is the same. They make different lengths and different thicknesses for different side panels and long large sweeps.
can you post a link for the splines
facebook.com/melomotive
For some reason it didn’t upload everything correctly check back soon and it will be fixed.
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS thank you
Anyone..... Where do you purchase the splines from
Link is in the description as mentioned.
I'll take a red scotch Brite and scuff anything that dry guide coat doesn't want to stick to so it has something to adhere to
Yeah just a lot more labor 👍🏻
don't see link for splines?
Should be in the description for you now.
Where are you located?
Southern California
Sylvester is there a numbur I can call where I can ask you questions
Shoot me a DM on Instagram
You know everybody does fenders, hoods,doors,trucks,I have not seen anyone do a tailgate where it's harder to do and getten typically dinge and dents especially where it's dual wall metal u pros let's do a 1950s tailgate I got a 58 fleet side
We cut them apart if needed
Damn. Trust me I’m aware good tools cost money, I’ve got the scars to prove it lol but any company in America make splines? Shipping from melomotive alone is $105
I believe there’s a company called the blade we have used them and I don’t quite feel they are as good for larger areas because they are not as long and they just have a different flexibility. The ones from melomotive are really good for gradual sweeps.
@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS appreciate the response, brother 🤙🏿 honestly I have no problem paying for the tools, it’s the shipping that was holding my thumb over that checkout button 😂 but I pulled the trigger and they’re on the way. Keep up the good work on and off the inter web, man. Seems like I learn something new everytime you put up a vid.
Don't give out your phone number, people will call you 24/7 , ask me how I know 😂
Well…. I screwed up in the begging of the channel 🤦🏻♂️🔫 already having that issue 🤣