How To & DIY Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly February 21, 2021 Roadkill CustomsA hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here’s how to use them together to straighten auto body sheet metal. [More…]
DIY Projects How To Make Slapper Files ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool August 31, 2020 Roadkill CustomsSlapper files make raising a dent while knocking down high spots a piece of cake — the file marks appear in the low spots. [More…]
How To & DIY Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad April 3, 2020 Roadkill CustomsBad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding. [More…]
Builds and Examples 1959 Chevrolet Impala Coupe Collision Repair February 12, 2019 Roadkill CustomsThis incredible 1959 Chevy Impala is a beautiful example of an all-original low-mileage beauty. Unfortunately, it was hit in an accident. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Shrink Stretched Sheet Metal with a Propane Torch February 6, 2019 Roadkill CustomsThe condition known as an “oil can” is common in automotive bodywork — the panel position is bi-stable and can flop in or out. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Fix Automobile Panel Dents with Fire February 5, 2019 Roadkill CustomsHere’s a tech tip on using an oxy/acetylene torch to help pull dents from automotive panels, demonstrated on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. [More…]
Builds and Examples Joe Rogan’s New 1969 Nova: Metal Work and Body Design January 29, 2019 Roadkill CustomsThis 1969 Chevrolet Nova belongs to comedian, podcaster, and all-around automobile enthusiast, Joe Rogan. It was penned by Pure Vision. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Remove Dents from Auto Body Panels Using a Slapper File January 17, 2019 Roadkill CustomsThis is a quick demonstration of how to use a slapper file to remove dents in auto body sheet metal that need little to no filler. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle 15 Guys + 3 Days = 1954 Chevy 3100 Revived in a Weekend January 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs15 guys from the US and Canada came together to help out a fellow hot rodder by body-working and painting his 1954 Chevy truck in a weekend. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Use Lead Instead of Plastic Filler December 19, 2018 Roadkill CustomsAlberto Ferroni demonstrates how to use lead Instead of plastic filler while performing some bodywork on his Porsche 911 race car. [More…]