The honesty in this video is greatly appreciated. Looking back through a project that has had such an incredible outcome and showing where the lessons were learned proves the info is out there. It’s the commitment to self improvement and the craft where the difference is made. You guys are the best. The future at Sylvester’s will be a delight to watch take shape. I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it a million more. Thank you for these videos and all your help. Your perspective on the how it gets done is refreshing in this environment of feed the algorithm for numbers. We all grow and improve on honest info. These videos will remain treasures to anyone who finds them and desires to learn.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Appreciate the kind words

Dude you are one of the few people out there making paint/restoration videos that I trust. As always great video. Even more important, this video made me feel 1000% better about where I am in my project as a noob, a boost I desperately needed. Can't thank you enough.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

I’m glad it helped!! Thank you very much!!

Let me say Damn that car is beautiful. There are alot of things in this video that I never would've thought of when restoring a car. Not that I have done it but I've wanted to. It's hard for me to imagine 6 years later and you are still going through things. The final product shows your determination and how much you make sure to not half ass anything. Great job. Thank you for sharing your learning process's to save others from the sane headaches.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Thank you

Excellent information and great iinsite to use on my project. I'll admit, I was going to be that guy who wasn't going to load the doors before painting. Definitely food for thought.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

You have taught me to focus on one panel at a time. While Picks Ups are different, I section one panel into 3's. I will have to seam seal inside and bottom and spray Raptor, followed by quarts of internal yellow waxy from a professional metal pressure pot and several hoses. I just want things to last a long time. I appreciate everything you have covered in your channel. They are epic & important. Learning is everything! DK

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

25 күн бұрын

Thank you Dean !

Your honesty is what makes me trust and value what you're teaching. I will be starting my first total restore, hopefully soon I plan on using the channel as a reference

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

17 күн бұрын

Best of luck! You got this. If you need help reach out and come to a class. 👍🏻

Outstanding and honest video. I am working on a 1968 Camaro and just painted the car. I am at the cutting and buffing stage. This video made me feel good about all my bumps in the road and the redo's that I had to make. All your videos helped me throughout my project. In the end, mistakes is part of the process and a learning experience. Thank you Travis.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you for the honest, candid information, much appreciated.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

26 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video for anyone doing a resto. The honesty is refreshing, the results look amazing.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I've never done a full quarter or repop fenders but every panel I have ever bought took major work to get them to fit. did wheel arches on a 72 Suburban and one of the body lines was just not there at all. outer tail light panels on a 64 Impala were not even close. sometimes it is better to remove the bad panel, repair it and weld it back on. I tell people do not buy a repop panel if you are not going to install it. great video

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

27 күн бұрын

I agree the impala I’m doing I removed it repaired it and putting it back on

You guys do GREAT WORK lotta time awsome !!!

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Hey bro Ive learned so much from your videos that I do repairs in a quarter of the time. Thank you Hats off to you re-working and making the job perfect after you finished it… hard to find painters with decency to do that.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Appreciate you're honesty. Been through it. Nothings ever perfect unless it passes the customer.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

26 күн бұрын

Absolutely

Man these are great videos especially for someone that's doing the work at home... Thanks man

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

Non of us are perfect and we are all learning as we go. Hopefully this helps boost confidence

thanks for this! as im slowly restoring my first one, i also am learning the first build will never be the final. always try to simulate the situation completed so you can see what else is needed before laying paint

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

After building 28th street rods and one Riddler contender you are the go to man when it comes to great cars

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

25 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@tomvaliquette8164

25 күн бұрын

@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS you do things exactly like I have

Love to watch your videos as you are a really professional communicator!

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

27 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

Very informative video! Great roadmap of what is involved in a restoration. I've learned a lot from your videos, and always look forward to what you share.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you for all the time you take to share how to prevent problems. Great video.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Your honesty and willingness to improve are impressive. I thought i knew a lot but you have opened my eys to new ways. Thanks

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

25 күн бұрын

Thank you! We learn everyday!

Love all the info! Huge about of talent and dedication and love for your work.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!

Great info 👍

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

23 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Solid advice as always! First Gen Camaros are my favorite. Especially the ‘69’s. What I make sure I do for doors; rebuild the hinges regardless because they are so old. My experience has been that there is almost zero deflection on new tight hinges with or without weight-I just finished a 69 and also installed electric motors and heavy speakers. The doors barely glitched and I didn’t expect that. I also drill 1/8” pilot holes in the hinges and insert pop rivets (used as guides only) to take the doors on/off easily when painting to get them back on perfectly. Cheers and thanks for your incredible videos.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

I agree on rebuilding the hinges. Although some hinges and or doors have some deflection and that is the main issue. Thank you!!

Y’all are the best! Great advice

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

Good information......thanks.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Travis, another great video!

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video and advice as always! Truly appreciate the time and effort you put in these videos sharing your experiences, it’s invaluable for us DIY’ers in doing our projects!

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

You are welcome!

I learn a little bit more every time I watch your video. Thank you for sharing

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Happy to hear that!

21:32 I'm gonna steal Gene Winfield's line here... "Every day is a school day."

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Absolutely!!!

100% Back when i did my apprenticeship, Our boss used to make us fit every panel and gap it, including headlights, grille, tail lights, bumpers, badges and new rubbers before we put epoxy on it, simply to avoid any re work. It is critical to getting a good job, and needs to be stressed more.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

So true!

Great video very well explained appreciate it 👍

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for this video. I learned a bunch. I will assemble this car before it’s painted. JUST to make sure the gaps are correct. There is nobody that can explain this better than you. My 55 Chevy might not be the best , but it’s far better than it would have before I learned so much from YOU! THANKS !

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Glad it helped thank you!

Thanks!

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Means a ton!!

Thanks for great tips

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@undeadarkhantheblack

29 күн бұрын

@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS How long does it take to paint a car the way you described ? (disassembled) What is an approximate waiting time if it can be estimated in some way?

Yea thank you so much for sharing bro ls working on my 1969 camaro now

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

25 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

Love your videos man, I always learn something new so thank you for that. Question, what do you guys do for areas that are hard to get to, like inner structure, where the metal is just surface rusted and not bad at all, but you can't get to it to sand it without removing more sheetmetal. I appreciate it and take care and keep up the AWESOME work and videos!

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Thank you I either get them acid dipped or use some rust mort

@adamscustomshop

29 күн бұрын

@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS Thank you sir, I appreciate the help and take care.

People need to watch this to understand what a true restoration is. I am interested in the lizard skin sound deadening, how hard is it to remove in the future (10-20 years) when we need to redo the paint?

@class5bodyworks

Ай бұрын

I wouldn't use it if you're possibly gonna remove it later. It's thick and tough.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

I’m not sure honestly

it's like going to get your teeth cleaned and they pull them all out "that's this 69 Camaro" i had to make an appointment with my message therapist after watching this video . . . . Bravo - Amazing work "talk about the school of hard knocks"

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

29 күн бұрын

Haha thank you

Great video! How many coats of clear? And did you flow coat any clear?

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

26 күн бұрын

There is four coats of clear I do not flowcoat people add more clearcoat because they think it’s going to make it look shinier or flatter and that is not the case

Great job on the gaps and paint, the painted bumpers look great. What is the Pint code or color ? Thanks Brett

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

25 күн бұрын

It’s called dark otter I forget the code

Fortunately my build didn't need this degree of bodywork and I count my lucky stars. But this should go to show others why its so expensive (paint and body) on these cars especially the fields and barn finds people keep trailing away. You start changing every panel then you better be dang sure you can win the lotto first.

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

24 күн бұрын

Agreed!!

You’re very humble to point out revisions and improvements. Did you reduce the second round of VP 2050 to make it a sealer? Did you use a sealer? If so what did you use? What spray gun for the primer, base and clear? Sub here. Thank you

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

24 күн бұрын

Thank you very much typically on the last prime I will reduce the VP 2050 a slight bit. However, you must take note that the TDS sheet says it cannot be top coated like a traditional sealer. It must be scuffed first. In this case we were using 600 grit.

@jimdrechsel3611

24 күн бұрын

@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMSthat was huge information. Thanks

@jimdrechsel3611

24 күн бұрын

@@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMSwhat sealer did you use?

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

24 күн бұрын

@@jimdrechsel3611 ppg ECS sealer is what I like. If you watch the Lincoln video it has everything I use 👌🏻

@jimdrechsel3611

24 күн бұрын

What number ECS? I will look for your Lincoln video. Thanks

I would like a video on dealing with customers on time it takes and getting them to pay

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

Ай бұрын

We’ve talked about that. In this case ethically I’ve eaten a majority of the time but I think that would be a great video idea thank you

@michaelcoutts3777

Ай бұрын

Kind of demanding for not even being subscribed to his channel.

Did you say you went #280 on final sand before sealing? Just wondering because that's pretty course paper. I personally wet sand with #400 and end with #800 on primer. Never had any sandscrach swelling again

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

26 күн бұрын

We end dry sanding in 220 and I typically end wet sanding in 600

⁠would you know what color primer would do well with a lime green color used for Mopars? I believe it’s Sublime Green back in 1970

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

23 күн бұрын

Do a white sealer

Do you know where I can order some VP 2050 I’m having a really hard time finding it?

@SYLVESTERSCUSTOMS

28 күн бұрын

You have to find a ppg distributor typically.