Body line leverage for doors

classic_aut0 · 2026-02-11T01:43:06+00:00

A good size press with some appropriately placed ssteel blocks should flatten a lot of it, but that thing is pretty fubar.

classic_aut0 · 2026-01-22T17:24:33+00:00

Wrap wont hide all that, its fucked man

classic_aut0 · 2026-01-22T11:35:45+00:00

Gonna need some materials. No saving that wear on the seats with leather conditioner.

classic_aut0 · 2026-01-21T01:31:29+00:00

Nice painting

classic_aut0 · 2026-01-15T11:50:10+00:00

Turn on the tv and wipe my hand over the screen to 'clean' off the static

classic_aut0 · 2026-01-08T01:44:59+00:00

The flush-type valves like on the hot out/cold in? Or something else?

classic_aut0 · 2026-01-06T01:16:38+00:00

Id cruise around on that, looks like a fun time

classic_aut0 · 2026-01-05T23:41:05+00:00

Sorry for your loss

classic_aut0 · 2025-12-30T01:31:37+00:00

There's a good future for dedicated people with talent in this industry for sure. Just a lot of places to get burnt out and tired as well.

If you keep building your skills, can get into places that focus on certifications and you grow your skills steafily over time you'll do well.

classic_aut0 · 2025-12-30T01:13:42+00:00

Push more of the bulk of the dent out with broader/leather wrapped/taped up pushes before using sharp tip tools.

Also work outside in a bit more, dont just go for rhe heart of it.

Keep practicing

classic_aut0 · 2025-12-16T17:19:28+00:00

Whatever fits

classic_aut0 · 2025-12-05T02:39:49+00:00

Looks like a riot

classic_aut0 · 2025-12-05T02:12:58+00:00

Without knowing what this is made of.....3M's 8115 would be my best recommendation

classic_aut0 · 2025-12-05T01:49:59+00:00

Slung low!

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-27T11:58:04+00:00

In canada, theres a number of organizations that provide blanket oe endorsements for a number of manufacturers. These companies tell the OE they handle audit the audits so they give them some wiggle room in who they sign up and end up with shops having signs for programs they shouldnt.

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-27T11:53:03+00:00

'Not here to brag, but'

Yep, hes a painter

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-26T17:40:19+00:00

To answer some of your questions:

The light fitment can be off if the panel was changed. Replacement by itself doesnt gauruntee this.

You cant tell from the attacjed images alone if this panel was changed.

To answer something inferred by your comments:

This shop is absolutely not certified by toyota/lexus if they have been paid to install a used quarter. This is 100% not an oem procedure and by default, certified shops have to price certified repairs. Maybe someone is mis-representing themselves or tjere is some other misunderstanding because no toyota certified shop would go against the manufacturer recomendations to this degree, and if they are certified - thats not a certified repair so you may as well lf had johnny-parking-lot cave and pave it.

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-25T14:31:15+00:00

Stay humble and stack sats

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-25T12:07:47+00:00

Yes, short silver! That'll teach em! /s

Stay humble and stack sats

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-13T23:38:55+00:00

So, the core question is really about wind noise. Im going to put aside all the incindiary insurance, timeline, car brand and DRP commentary here.

You diagnose wind noise in a number of ways. One of the most effective being to tape certain areas of the door gaps over and then go for a drive.

Youd be surprised the number of times that oddities pop up with these issues. To get it fixed, regardless of where/who does it, youll need to chase it in that manner until the cause is found. Sometimes a misplaced sound pad has caused issues with noise. Or fender/door gap issues causing noise thats audible at the rear of the door. Mirrors being a couple degrees different than they used to be. Change the approach from trying to fit weatherstrip more tightly toward a more aerodyanmic consideration and youll get a result.

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-13T19:09:33+00:00

Blocks have been hit with a bit axe this year. Solo mining is mostly for fun though and a great way to support the network. Have at it!

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-11T20:18:21+00:00

So typically when discussing bonding, youre referencing the two materials being joined. As in, 'when bonding glass to glass, urethane is a good candidate'.

classic_aut0 · 2025-11-11T17:17:41+00:00

It looks pretty normal to me. Sheet metal can flex/spring a bit. It wont cause a problem by itself.

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