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Pay the body work guy some more money. He is brilliant at his job. He’s the sort of bloke that’s an asset.

I used polyester on my 64 using my spray gun and a big tip. Car looks like glass it's so smooth it's the first thing people compliment at car shows.

Very talented guy. Looks amazing.

This Nathan fellow sure is thorough! much respect

Thanks for sharing, nice work.

Awesome site guys. Thank you for sharing.

cool wing thanks for the tips!

great tip on the saw zaw blade. Lots of those old cars already have filler there already.

Thanks man, we try not to "lose" the car. This one has lots of character, and lots of elements that keep ties to the heritage. It will be a very nice car, but one built to drive... hard!

Beautiful body work

This is true to some degree. For the smaller applications, we use Clean Sheet boards with their wax-paper type composition. However, for the larger mixes, Nathan likes "seasoned" cardboard, in which he leaves a coat of filler hardened on the cardboard to form a barrier, then mixes the big load over that. Clean sheet metal works as well.

Mixed filler on cardboard for 20+ years not a problem...

Nathan worked very hard on this car. As for the dollar value, each car is different, and they all take a different amount of time. Our shop bills like most resto shops, for time and materials. We respect each owner's privacy regarding the financials, but you're free to contact us and we can discuss your project!

I think a total of 7 or 8 were used, with probably 90% of it sanded off. It seems kinda ridiculous, but that's what it takes to make 'em laser straight.

nice work. A factory camaro had huge gaps especially doors

My Grandpa had one of these beauties.

love the cragars on there but with the cars ive seen you guys build so far something tells me they arent staying

We're not a fan of "Tonka Toy" wheels either. This car is getting 17s in front, 18s in the rear, with enough tire to fill the wells without looking disproportionate. We're also running a cool retro wheel style and custom redlined tires, so it all looks right. Thanks for the feedback, we always like to hear what people think.

The only thing I seen Nathan do wrong was mix bondo on cardboard that's a no, no Nathan! nice job tho very rare to see a professional in this industry... very rare.

To Nathan you are a super commited painter/artist what was your last self painted car like and where do you get the patience/inspiration from ??

What grit did you wet sand the final primer too?

What size tip did you use for the poly?

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Nathan is amazing! What's the dollar total for this level of body work and paint? Or to make it easier, for just what Nathan did?

Show!!!

I know this is an old post but people looking for advice or knowledge will read comments and get false info. The comments regarding mixing filler on cardboard are false. This come from the idea that the polyester resin will somehow soak into the cardboard and take away from the integrity of the filler. This simply will not happen fast enough to degrade any qualities of the filler. You would have to leave the filler on the cardboard for a far longer period of time than it would take you to mix and use the filler. Use the cardboard it will make zero difference. Any manufacturer info on advising against it is to limit liability against ignorant usage. Also stirring filler is also perfectly fine. The idea is you’re creating air and making pinholes when stirred. This is also mostly false. Pinholes are created mostly from improper application, to much hardener or just cheap filler. Stirring filler almost never is done fast enough to aerate the filler. When mixing on the mixing board,final mix by using one side of the spreader twisting and folding to start the first part of proper application in getting cavities of air out. If you’re spreading proper amounts, thin layers at a time, you will be pressing out major pinholes as you spread. Any pinholes left will simply be part of the process of body work. It’s up to you to find them and deal with them accordingly. Also people looking to use spray filler(spray poly,spray filler) should know you need a poly gun or with a fluid tip of 2.0-2.5 to use the product efficiently. The 3m accuspray gun and til system is good for beginners. One gun, and plenty of tips to handle every phase of the processes. I was giving this gun by 3m to demo and test before it was made available. We used it for all sprayable products on a Ferrari BB512 from poly to clear coat. It’s not %100 preferred but it will get the job done for far cheaper than buying multiple guns. Use cardboard, stir your filler, mix hardener correctly, apply properly and enjoy.

Typically 600 grit before sealer & base coat, but you'll see that in the next video.

Did He mixed the bando with resin?

Correct-a-mundo my friend. The Cragars are temporary for the build, as they won't clear the brakes.

@Maxid- probably a $25-30k paint job. That's all.

Greta video

is the next video out yet? amazing work

guess im just to old school but i preffer 15s maximum 17s on classics but i guess to stand shoulder to shoulder with the big car show guys ya have to have those big tonka toy wheels

How Many times did this car recieve an overall Hand applied Sanding process 4 or 5 Complete Block/Nut & Bolt sanding Execution's ? My god where's my car at ? oh were hand Block sanding it again.🎭

I know this is an older post but I'm curious on what Nathan had mixed with the body filler? I see filler and blue hardener but it seems like the filler flows so well. Would that be honey or fiberglass resin mixed in? I'd love to be able to spread a panel like that.

Is what name body filler do you use and do you have a part number

I've worked in many bodyshops and dealers. there was always someone using cardboard especially the master body man. The only cardboard that is a no no is the one with wax on it.

Looks like Nathan did all the work, and you talked .

call me crazy but i think the car looked great in primer with the cragars.

Nice work! How many hours of sanding was there

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whats the song at 8.48? i sonds familiar.

i like tha fact that you guys dont to totaly the same routes like chip foose but keep the cars somewhat old school but with a modern twist if you will dont go APE with over detailing the cars keeping them nice but not so nice that you cant drive them

Why put bondo all over a perfect strait car is it because all body parts are aftermarket and not original?

Mixing on cardboard is not the best. The worst in this video was stirring the filler. NEVER stir filler! Fold it. You'll add air to filler and cause pin holes.

If you're in the middle of sanding back filler, what can you do to stop any exposed fresh metal areas from rusting, for us hobbyist who have to wait till next weekend before we can get back onto the car?

All of this work adds up to a very expensive vehicle! I can live with some imperfections!

good one

Wow great job ! How much to paint 69 Camaroe

Easy stuff if you have 40k to blow.

Can we say --- BONDO BUGGY?? GeeeeSUS!.. The video shoulda been named -- HOW TO BUILD A BONDO BUGGY!

Mud hog!!!!!!!!!! 🤣 I love it 😎

The Bondo buggy wouldn't the right kind of paint and a little bit of Bondo here and there would have made that car look okay

@1:54 your mixing filler on cardboard, this has been a topic of debate among some KZfaq garage gang members the argument is that the cardboard absorbs some of the oils of the filler and fibers of the cardboard can lift and become part of the filler , sheet metal/old quarter glass/plastic is recommended

nobody follows that rule I been in differ rent shops and at least someone is using cardboard. I don't like it i use a steel cookie sheet.

I tell people anything can be done so how deep is your pockets. So there dreams change and they want the 5k job. Not 20k job.

😂😂😂😂 using cardboard and STIRRING body filler... no sir...