Had to laugh when you mentioned bad chad - Now that's a guy who can really sculpt a turd - all while using the floor as his tool box. I'll say it again Travis .......only the guys with the knowledge.... know that........ you know your chit .

I just got rage ultra today because i was so sick of bondo.... i should have listened months ago when i first saw this video. Its game changing. I have like 60 hours into replacing cab corners, rockers and a respray on my truck. I would be a lot further along if i had the right stuff to begin with. No pinholes, sands phenomenally, and spreads amazingly. Its $150/gal here in Canada, but still worth it, especially if youre a newbie. You need something thats the most forgiving.

You make it look easy but as someone who has done plenty of bodywork, I know how much talent it takes to do it right. I've met many people who do bodywork but only a handful that do it right like yourself.

First, I want to thank you for this video. I've never visited your sight until now and already subscribed. I just started to try the body work, although I'm 69. I build motorcycles, high performance and repair. I just finished the 1976 Yamaha RD400 motor, very high performance for the drags. I'm going to use the stock metal tank, while the rest is a fiberglass kit. I made an attempt to "Bondo" and every thing you said not to do is what I had done. Not stopping when sanding was my biggest dumbshit mistake. One in a long line of them. Back and forth, Bondo and sand. I am going to start from your earlier videos instead of asking stupid questions. I grew up in Glendora CA and now I'm in Sparks, NV, out where I can't hurt anyone when testing my bikes. I understand that Irwindale Raceway is still around and allowing people like me to run the 1/8 or 1/4 mile drag. Thanks again!

I agree with the amount of hardener needed when applying filler in high temperatures. I've used less than half the recommended amount of hardener and NEVER had an issue. It will set off in high heat, no worries. I once painted a Holden FJ series, which was produced in Australia by Holden from 1953. I was only asked to paint it, as he had already done the body work, and he just wanted it painted to protect it. When I got the car, the body work was so bad, I told him I wouldn't paint it without redoing all the body work myself. It had been a complete nuts and bolts restoration, and I felt it was worth doing right. I used a cheap filler, and as it was during summer, I used less than half the recommended amount of hardener. The job came out great, and he was persuaded by his friends to enter into a car show a year after I did the job, and It won best body and best paint. On a side note, after I cut and polished the paint (10 months after I painted it) I asked his wife for some cornflour, to give it a final polish, and she gave me icing sugar. I didn't notice until I started to taste the sweetness in my mouth. But, as I was polishing it, I could see the fine scratches from the buffing compound disappearing like magic. It turned out like glass. I used it on all my best jobs after that. Thanks for the vids and the trip down memory lane. Cheers from Australia.

Vids are getting better and better! You do a great job breaking this down for people to digest and improve our abilities. Thanks for passing your knowledge on.

Another great instructional video. Thanks for putting the time in to record and share, Travis. Looking forward to the next one.

Even that your on a time constraint on this project you've taken the time to teach, thank you. Subscribed.

I’m riveted by your sense of perfectionism, your “work smarter not harder” methods, and most of all both your skill and passion for teaching - teaching itself being its own skill. Your videos are both informational inspirational. Thank you so much! (I’m also in SoCal).

Travis ... the dynamics behind the mechanics of proper 'filler' mixing application and sanding that you cover all the details with is amazing - to be able to explain all of that and showing exactly while you work you are an artisan Sir

Thank you for taking your time and teaching people the right way and slowing it down step by step and going into details. Much appreciated. Thank You

Thanks again for another great instructional video Travis, as always your techniques make so much sense. As a guy that is building his own cars and learning in the process your videos are a great guide.

Great video! Your presentations are very concise, easy to follow, and lots of great information!

Great video!! I often thought to myself when I saw people adding the hardener to filler, it seemed to be guess work. There's no way it could be exactly consistent. Your scale method makes so much sense. I work with wood all day long for my job restoring Antique furniture. Your shaping/ sculpting methods remind me of carving and shaping in wood, making everything flow. Thanks again. 🍻 Cheers John.

Thks for ur vids. I’m not completely new to body work I’ve done jus enough to do smaller parts but watching ur vids an the knowledge u put into your vids make me pretty confident I could do my whole truck an then paint it myself. Thanks for the time and knowledge

Thanks for taking your time out to make this video. We all appreciate it.

Great vid. Going to my save box to revisit once I start on my 65C10. Keep up the great work!!!

Excellent demonstration. Many people can learn the correct way from watching you. You are a great teacher. Thanks much. Tom

This channel is by far the most accurate and detailed, play by play process of how to make your body laxer straight on KZfaq. What gen of a channel.

Great informative video, you have a very nice teaching style. Simple and to the point, but clear explanations for why everything is done.

1st time viewing your channel. Excellent content. I like your common sense approach and especially knowing when to STOP. You're expediting the viewers learning curve. Bodywork and painting is how I paid my way through college back in the early 80s and it takes some practice.

Such great advice. For those of us that suck at filler work, we need all the help we can get. Here in rural manitoba finding a good product is the biggest issue.

Thanks for the lessons and pro tips. I will be doing body work on a home-built body soon. Your 50 minute video will probably save me weeks of work. Added to favorites and subscribed.

so glad seeing you guys using cream hardener not the drop/liquid.. ... ive always used a old window from a car for filler ..

Good presentation 👍. I've always had good experience with Overcoat brand. I've done many motorcycle frames, tanks, etc and tend to initially use the Metal 2 Metal on bare thoroughly cleaned steel followed by the lighter filler.

Thank you, another great and informative video brother! Keep'em coming!

Spot on again. I use the same fillers. I do like to tape my jambs before I lock the panels down. makes clean up a little easier for any little "dobs" of filler that fall down into them. I even put aperture tape in some of trunk jambs to keep the filler from locking itself under the lip where the weatherstrip attaches.

Great vid. I know that I suck at body work and it was taking me forever with layer after layer of filler. Now i know what I have been doing wrong, sanding down too far. Thanks and keep up the awesome work!

New subscriber here. I wish I would have found this channel sooner. I’ve done some Harley’s and some repairs on peoples cars(smaller/less challenges) . I’m now restoring a K5 Blazer, I’m currently in filler stage now. My biggest problem now is being efficient and I have been running into problems with not having enough time to work with the filler and I’m also running into sanding into and through the epoxy. That’s where the biggest efficiency problems come in because when ever I see metal I spray more epoxy having to wait forever to do anything else. With my work schedule of 5-6 days a week of 12-16 hour shifts spare time to work on my truck is invaluable.😂 I have a good understanding how to do this and have always gotten my desired results and people love what I’ve done but damn it takes me forever, so every tip I pick up is much appreciated. Thanks for posting.

Killer video’s on better ways to do body work . Everything you said about high’s and low’s I know exactly what you are talking about . Over the last two years I’ve done a 1962 nova and 1967 Camaro all the welding on panels, all the way to paint .both came out great!!! it was a lot of hard work😅 but life would have been a lot easier if I would have seen your videos first . Keep up the great work looking forward to seeing your next video 👍

Awesome demo of techniques! I’ve learned why I always have waves!

I love this channel. Your techniques is very excellent and professional. I learn everything and how to be better as a beginner. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍💯💯

Thanks for taking the time and effort to put such a comprehensive video together, this was not easy to accomplish. Your company really cares about his customers to put out such an effort, well done and good job!

Truly appreciate the comprehensive tutorial! Plenty of filler-for-thought!

Wow! When you mixed that large of a quantity of filler, I never thought you would get it all on the car. You really know what you are doing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!!

Another great video. You covered it all very well. Kudos!

Combining two different fillers from same company that have slight chemical extras, is a very interesting concept to extend the working window. Neat Travis! Excellent info in this video lesson and I have one outside the box to share. With the exothermic reaction taking place, I had one of those moments where I asked quietly then answered out loud “Why not.” Hot weather, same first build coat and still wanting the hardener ratio close to correct, as I left a auto parts store, I saw a tile shop next door. After 6 or 7 minutes, I left with a white glazed tile, 13” X 13” bright white and smooth as a church bench. I epoxied it onto a hard plastic cutting board with a hand hole out one end. It protect the tile by 1” (25.4mm) and placed by the A/C vent, in minutes it very cool to the hand. Plus, it was free, but this too is extra thermal mass that extends the chemical kick that filler does so fast in hot weather, it seemed like I had 10 minutes more to work it. Like your explanation of a tight coat, press it into the sand scratches or pores of bare metal if not in epoxy. I was shock even though it was a little heavier but always keep a snappy roll cart handy next to my work. I hate using a car hood as a temp storage spot for extra PSA grit rolls, Kimberly-Clark Wyp-Alls L40 lint free, pump sprayer with isopropyl and different spreader, grater and guide coat. Strange when something simple jumps up and makes you smile inside. Aluminum clad large commercial backing sheets was another from a restaurant supply store had major used items as these are stackable, don’t bend (Al-steel-Al stamped) like a dime blank. But I bought 16 for $1 each and have them on my MIG, Roll Cart and 10’ table w/folding legs next to my 2 sewing machines. They are stupid simply and work great to carry tools & product from job to job or quitting time in front of the tool box at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="570">9:30</a> at night! Love the information, visuals, product and lessen well explained! Well done! Winters coming but SEMA first!

Thank you for this! I'm doing filler work over epoxy on a rough restoration project and your tips have saved me a TON of time. I'll have to watch all of your videos now. 👍

This is excellent instruction!!! I went to CCCTI Auto Body School, and you have compressed six months of trade-school experience, tho a most valuable lesson!!! Thanks so much!

These techniques work amazing . Just did 28 model A front and rear fenders painted black .gorgeous results .

New subscriber, I appreciated the easy to understand, straightforward format. This video just popped up in my feed, but it was definitely helpful and will come in handy on my 69 gto project. I always wondered why body filler dried so fast. My first experience with it was disappointing, but I wasn't weighing it. 🌴😎🤙

man absolutely killing it great advice again well explained .. Well done on another great video...

Always educational bro ...thanks for making videos

Nice video. Thank for the tips. I am not a body tech nor know how to apply filler, but I do there to from time to time apply filler in a small job as needed. These tips will make much easier. Thank you.

Fantastic information and very much appreciated !

I recently tried evercoat plastic honey with rage ultra. And it helps tremendously in this 100 degree weather. Only use it for big areas.

You are really good with that filler and your tips on being fast and efficient.

Clean work and very well articulated.

I took notes and so much common sense involved if we just stop and think what we are doing plan out and think ... Travis again thanks a mint for you sir and your concise tutorial videos !!!

Another great instructional video with invaluable tips.

Thanks! You make a complex art very understandable!!

I’m working on a54 chevy truck that’s almost ready for body work here in San Antonio to thank you for the awesome videos. Very helpful

Thanks for the video. Had helped me out a lot on my little project I appreciate it thanks

Perfect, straight to the point.

I don't watch bad Chad he never finishes what he starts I'm 65 years old I've been chopping cars up since the 70s and the Finish is the hardest part I'm tired that's why I build rat Rod now

You had my anxiety at 10! I work in a 90-degree + shop - the time you spent working that filler blew me away! I am one of those <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3001">50:1</a> guys who works with 100g or less at a time. You made a believer out of me. I will be trying this product combo at 7<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1">0:1</a>! Outstanding!

I came across your channel and I thought, now there is a man that knows quality. So you got another member. Being a hobbyist I enjoy doing body work. It's like you said about being a sculptor. Well in a way we are. But I also like you, use Rage. I use the Xtreme product in their line. It goes on smooth and sands powder fresh. I would like to try their Epoxy/Sealer Primer and their High Build Primer. Thanks for the info. Ronnie.

Really enjoy your channel. Your comment about being a sculptor made me chuckle. When I went to body and paint school 30 years ago our instructors always said, “you are body men, not sculptors. Haha. I get what your saying man”. The products have some a long way. 2K primers didn’t exist. Everything was lacquer. Modern products make it some much better. Keep up the great work.

With out a doubt the very best tutorial on laying down and working on filler . " Working smarter , not harder" ! . I'm a now a big fan and binge watch your videos . Big Thanks from Canada !

Thanks, some really good advice and easy to take in

So helpful. Thank you from the UK.

Great video brother. Thank you!

Great video brother makes me want to go in the garage and lay some filler down on something 👍

Gid'day from OZ..Awesome and can't wait for more..best vid I've seen all year..i'm doing a charger and up to gaping and blocking,i will be following you very closely..👍

Thx for the video. Taught me a lot 👍

I’d say a very good read on how to do this! Thanks man

Excellent video learned a lot thank you.

Thanks for sharing your expertise! It helps us "wannabes" get better. In the end when the paint goes on the sun doesn't lie.

Thank you. I am looking forward to the next one.

Video is gold. Thanks so much

I learned a lot from this video. Travis I have a 67 Camaro convertible I'm restoring. Please consider doing a video on quarter to filler panel gap fill. Ive seen some people use just filler and some using lead. I prefer not to use lead but want the body work on the seam to last and look flaw less. Looking forward to your suggestions

thanks! That was extremely helpful and I never thought to measure the filler to hardener ratio with a scale.

Awesome!! Really enjoy your videos. Aloha from the 808 🤙

excellent video as always thankyou also very well explained

Yes it did I could definitely tell the difference after you changed your paper you could hear it cutting into the material as you were sanding.

Another grest vid. The attention to detail...in that yhe audio is really clear, is great. Your teaching delivery , clear calm and direct. Not a single erm ah or kinda in sight. Wondering if you were a military instructor or something in a previous job.

The way you are spreading the material reminds me of how I plaster a wall leading into an arch,we use a tool called a slicker ( a 3-4 foot piece of aluminum alloy) to get the majority of mud onto the wall and pull it flat then use hawk and trowel for cutting in door ways and pulling the mud around the arch and for any curve in the wall of course plaster goes on much thicker but the idea is the same, right tool for the job and making All transitions seamless

Nice production and tutorial!

Your videos are very inspiring, Thank YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good points on many things especially your beginning comments on other people showing there work on how Not to do things there is no cheap way to do quality bodywork aka using things laying around your shop. Badchad

class is in session ! and I need to be learning... thank you

It took me legit 8 hours to fill and block out my 3rd brake light area above the rear window on my 2nd gen dodge. It took me 2 weeks to sand out rock chips, fill and prime my hood. Its crazy how much faster you can work with experience and pro grade materials and tools.

Fantastic lesson

FANTASTIC content.

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing

glad you are showing to knead the mix and not stirring it...

That 61 trunk looks so velvety with that primer yellow/green you have on it. Almost fainted when you thru your mask on top of it.

good job well done knowing when to stop is the big one

Being a hobbyint, I once spent too many hours on a 79 Trans Am driver side fender tapping and working a dent out of the curve in the body above the wheel, then using filler to get that last bit of arched perfection... it turned out great but it really hit home just how much work it is to make these things flawless. Kudos.

A true craftsman of his trade

I weigh filler and hardner on my paint scale every day, and then make certain to mix the exact same size puddle with one stripe of hardener at the exact ratio. In Central Florida right now, using anything except Rage Ultra and Extra is practically impossible. If you mix other fillers properly, they go off while you're mixing them. I've used Rage forever but this newer stuff is amazing. I cringe when I go in a shop and see a can of 3M Platinum with a stir stick sticking out and the lid off the can all day, getting filled with bondo dust. This stuff is super expensive as far as fillers go, probably the most expensive, but having pinholes or mapping come back 6 months later is infinitely more expensive. Well done.

Camera work is fantastic as well.

Love your content.

Up here in redding ca it gets hot as well and it takes someone who has done filler in heat to work it here as well! We always reduce hardner when Temps are high as well!

@SYLVESTORSCUSTOMS Thanks for taking the time to make another very detailed video about how to mix and apply body filler. You mentioned Evercoat Rage Gold briefly but did not explain your thoughts about that version of Evercoat Rage. For those of us doing one off projects and only using body filler in patches rather than doing the whole vehicle, one can of body filler is enough. In this scenario is Rage Gold as good as the other Rage options or does it have some shortcomings?

Hi Travis, another great video. Does the Mirca guide coat powder cause an adhesion problem between filler or primer? Or do you eliminate it all before you re-coat?

The man who taught me p&b worked his bondo with a CP grinder. Then finished with air file and blocks. Amazingly fast and straight and flat with perfect contours and symmetry! He was a perfectionist! We both old and retired now and HATE body and paint work. 😂

The only filler I use !! Sands great!

Great Video, thank you. 100% on the money. Shop Temperature based on outside Temp, humidity/dew point. It’s not all the same everywhere. Use your head and research for yourself.

Really good video!