I MESSED UP - VW Bus Rocker Panel Restoration
Brandon’s Bus Brandon’s Bus
84.9K subscribers
69,190 views
0

 Published On Apr 25, 2024

0:00 Intro
0:12 Cutting out old rocker
1:53 Eastwood AC/DC MP200i
4:26 New supports
6:08 Panel gap
7:49 Epoxy Primer
8:24 CLECOS
9:29 Panel adhesive
11:10 Pinch welding
11:55 TIG

The long awaited Rocker Redo. I am so glad I decided to tear out my last repair and start over. Watch the video through and I think you will agree with me.

Let's be honest, I don't think I will escape from using a skim coat of filler on most of the bus, but I don't really want to be slappin 1/2" thick coat of bondo over poorly repaired metal. I also didn't want to make the same mistakes as I did last time, so some new tools were in order:

If you are looking for a new shop welder, the all-around versatile welder Eastwoods Multi Process welders are all on sale right now. Use BRANDON5 at checkout to help support the channel!  https://www.eastwood.com/welding.html

Ryan was my go-to man for questions on tig, he also uses the Eastwood MP200i and has tons of sweet videos you should check out! 
   • The SECRET to Warp Free Welds! - Wide...  

Thanks for watching!
Brandons Bus

show more

Share/Embed