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Genuine question for the classic car community: what's the most underrated skill in restoration that nobody talks about? Not the sexy stuff — the thing most guys don't realize they need until it bites them.

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Dropping something this Sunday that might flip your thinking on dent repair. 🔧

Paintless Dent Removal on a classic car — sounds wrong, right? Most guys assume PDR is strictly a modern car thing. We put it to the test to find out when it works, when it doesn't, and when you're better off going traditional.

Have you ever tried PDR on a vintage build, or does it feel like the wrong tool for the job? Drop it below 👇

3 days ago | [YT] | 70

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No live today guys, we will return next week on Wednesday at 3pm PST.

2 months ago | [YT] | 5

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Thinking about topics for Wednesdays live. What would you guys want to talk about? Give us some ideas and throw some questions out.

2 months ago | [YT] | 6

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This week on our Live, we sit down with Javi — a 23-year-old craftsman who joined our shop with zero experience and quickly became a key player in paint, body, and metal work. In an era when traditional auto restoration seems to be fading, Javi’s story is proof that passion, hard work, and mentorship can keep the trade alive and thriving. Join us as we talk about what it takes to grow in the craft, what drives young talent, and why the future of restoration is brighter than many think.

Give us some things or questions to bring up durning the live.

3 months ago | [YT] | 12

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Schedule update: tomorrow’s live is happening at 3 PM PST instead of today because I’ve got a special guest joining us.
I’ll be dropping the full details tonight, so keep an eye out. This one’s going to be a good one.

3 months ago | [YT] | 22

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We’ve all seen it: a car looks perfect from 20 feet away, but when you get up close, you spot wavy panels, rust bubbles, and failing filler. The truth is, the true craftsmen who know how to properly shape and finish metal are disappearing from the auto body trade. Too many shops are rushing prep work and cutting corners.

Today, we are going live to talk about the dying art of high-end car restoration, why the industry is losing these skills, and most importantly—how we can save the trade. We’re also going to announce some exciting news about how YOU can learn to do this the right way! 🛠️

Join us LIVE today!
⏰ [3pm PST]
📍 Right here on the channel

Drop your biggest struggles with bodywork and metal finishing in the comments below, and we’ll answer them live! Let’s keep this craft alive. 👊

#AutoRestoration #MetalFinishing #ClassicCars #CarBuilding #AutoBody”

3 months ago | [YT] | 25

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You watched the video — now comment the number that gives you the most trouble.

1 spreading, 2 mixing, 3 ratio, 4 wavy panels, 5 too thick, 6 bad prep, 7 over rust, 8 other, 9 sand timing, 10 scratches after paint.

Mine?
Most people don’t realize bad mixing starts the failure before the filler ever hits the panel.

3 months ago | [YT] | 12

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Quick gut check—

How many of you have said this:
“I just need one more tool…”

Before you start.
Before you fix it.
Before you finish.

Be honest.
Because we’ve watched guys sit for YEARS waiting on the “right setup”…
Meanwhile someone else with half the tools gets it done.
So what is it really?

3 months ago | [YT] | 15

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Most guys think they’re stuck because they don’t have the right tools.
That’s not it.
It’s not the welder.
It’s not the compressor.
It’s not the next thing on your wishlist.
It’s the process.
Tomorrow at 3pm PST we’re breaking down:
• What tools you actually need
• What’s a waste of money
• Where most projects really stall
• How to move forward with what you already have
If you’ve been waiting on “one more tool”…
This one’s for you.

3 months ago | [YT] | 6