Body Work

Basic Tools of Metal Finishing ~ How To Use a Hammer and Dolly

A hammer & dolly are basic tools for bumping, peening, and finishing metal. Here's how to use them together to… Read More

3 years ago

How To Make Slapper Files ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

Slapper files make raising a dent while knocking down high spots a piece of cake — the file marks appear… Read More

3 years ago

Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad

Bad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding. [More...] Read More

4 years ago

1959 Chevrolet Impala Coupe Collision Repair

This incredible 1959 Chevy Impala is a beautiful example of an all-original low-mileage beauty. Unfortunately, it was hit in an… Read More

3 years ago

How To Shrink Stretched Sheet Metal with a Propane Torch

The condition known as an "oil can" is common in automotive bodywork — the panel position is bi-stable and can… Read More

3 years ago

How To Fix Automobile Panel Dents with Fire

Here's a tech tip on using an oxy/acetylene torch to help pull dents from automotive panels, demonstrated on a 1967… Read More

3 years ago

Joe Rogan’s New 1969 Nova: Metal Work and Body Design

This 1969 Chevrolet Nova belongs to comedian, podcaster, and all-around automobile enthusiast, Joe Rogan. It was penned by Pure Vision.… Read More

3 years ago

How To Remove Dents from Auto Body Panels Using a Slapper File

This is a quick demonstration of how to use a slapper file to remove dents in auto body sheet metal… Read More

3 years ago

15 Guys + 3 Days = 1954 Chevy 3100 Revived in a Weekend

15 guys from the US and Canada came together to help out a fellow hot rodder by body-working and painting… Read More

3 years ago

How To Use Lead Instead of Plastic Filler

Alberto Ferroni demonstrates how to use lead Instead of plastic filler while performing some bodywork on his Porsche 911 race… Read More

3 years ago