Rebuilding A Wrecked 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Part 6

Summary

In this video, the team focuses on the final stages of repairing a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, post-frame machine. They address remaining tasks like welding the floor pan and rocker panel, and using a magnetic seam sealer to mimic an OEM finish. The video captures the excitement of reviving the Jeep, with the crew also sharing their experience with a spot welder that eventually overheats. They prepare the vehicle for painting by filling and smoothing out the welded areas, and discuss their strategy for achieving a factory-like seam sealer pattern. The video ends with a teaser for the upcoming paint job, promising a detailed guide in the next episode.

Takeaways

• 🛠️ The video focuses on the restoration and repair of a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, emphasizing the completion of frame repairs and the next steps for finishing touches.
• 🔧 The Jeep's frame damage has been repaired, but additional work such as welding the floor pan and spot welding the quarter panel is required before painting.
• 🛠️ The use of a magnetic seam sealer is introduced as a tool to mimic the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) seam sealer, aiming to achieve a factory-like finish.
• 🎨 The video discusses the process of preparing the Jeep for painting, including welding, grinding, and applying seam sealer to ensure a smooth and uniform surface.
• 🔩 The importance of spot welding and the challenges faced with the spot welder, which eventually became too hot and stopped working, are highlighted.
• ⚙️ The video demonstrates the process of welding and grinding down the rocker panel and floor pan, emphasizing the need for a uniform surface for painting.
• 🛒 A trip to the store is made to purchase supplies like seam sealer, scuff pads, and firecracker red paint, which are crucial for the restoration process.
• 🖌️ The application of seam sealer is shown, with an attempt to mimic the OEM seam pattern using a specialized tip, resulting in a satisfactory but improvable outcome.
• 🏎️ The video also features a brief segment on the maintenance and care of two Ferraris, indicating the variety of projects the team is involved in.
• 🚧 The final steps of the Jeep's restoration process are outlined, including bodywork, priming, and the application of multiple coats of paint to achieve a vibrant, long-lasting finish.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the video?

The video focuses on continuing the restoration and repair work on a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, with specific attention to welding, spot welding, and preparing the vehicle for painting.

What was the state of the Jeep Gladiator after returning from the frame machine?

After returning from the frame machine, the most important part of the process was completed, as all the frame damage had been repaired.

What type of welding is the team primarily using in the video?

The team is using MIG welding for certain parts of the Jeep, particularly for filling in holes and finishing the floor pan, as their spot welder was no longer functioning properly.

What supplies did the team buy from the store to continue their work?

The team bought several items, including seam sealer, Scotch-Brite scuff pads, firecracker red paint, and other necessary supplies for welding and prepping the Jeep.

What is the purpose of seam sealing in the video?

Seam sealing is used to mimic the original manufacturer's seam, providing a clean, professional finish to the welded areas, particularly on the floor pan and quarter panel.

What challenge did the team face with the seam sealer tip, and how did they address it?

The seam sealer tip was thick and made the application too heavy. To address this, they tested a new tip that created a better ripple effect, making it look closer to the OEM finish.

What is the significance of 'firecracker red paint' in the video?

The 'firecracker red paint' is the specific paint color that the team will use to restore the Jeep Gladiator to its original color, aiming for a professional, factory-like finish.

Why did the team apply a guide coat during the priming process?

The guide coat was applied to help the team know when to stop sanding, ensuring the surface is perfectly smooth and ready for painting.

What do the hosts mention about their Ferrari vehicles?

The hosts mention that they have two Ferrari vehicles, which they needed to move to avoid overspray. They also share that they are still waiting for some custom-made parts, like the rear bumper.

What does the team plan to do in the next video?

In the next video, the team plans to finish wet sanding the primer, finalize the bodywork, and possibly paint the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon with the firecracker red paint.

Outlines

00:00

🔨 Jeep Gladiator Restoration Begins

The script introduces a new invention, the magnetic seam sealer, and welcomes viewers to a channel focusing on the restoration of a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. The Jeep has just been repaired from frame damages at a frame machine, and the host discusses the next steps for finishing touches before painting. These include welding a floor pan, spot welding a quarter panel, and using a seam sealer to mimic the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) seam. The host also shares their experience with a spot welder that eventually malfunctioned due to overheating after extensive use.

05:41

🛠 Welding and Preparing for Paint

This paragraph details the process of welding the rocker panel and floor pan of the Jeep, as well as the decision to use a MIG welder for strength and simplicity. The host emphasizes the need to grind down the welded areas for a smooth finish and mentions the intention to apply a thin layer of seam sealer for a professional look. A trip to the store for additional supplies like seam sealer, scuff pads, and firecracker red paint is also discussed, highlighting the preparation for the next stages of the restoration.

10:43

🎨 Applying Seam Sealer and Bodywork

The host demonstrates the application of seam sealer to the Jeep, aiming to mimic the OEM seam pattern. They experiment with a special tip to create a ripple effect similar to the factory-applied seam. After testing the seam sealer, they move on to bodywork, including filling drilled spot welds and preparing the vehicle for priming. The video also includes a trip to an auto parts store to purchase necessary supplies and a discussion about the importance of using the right sealer for vibrant colors.

15:44

🚗 Final Touches and Prep for Painting

The script describes the final bodywork steps before painting, such as applying silk skin over welds and preparing the vehicle for priming. The host also discusses the importance of using a white sealer with vibrant colors like red to prevent color bleeding. They mention the need to address a damaged aluminum windshield frame and the anticipation of receiving a custom rear bumper. The video ends with a teaser for the upcoming painting process and a call to action for viewers to follow their social media for updates.

20:45

👕 Wrapping Up and Engaging with the Audience

In the final paragraph, the host wraps up the video by discussing the progress made on the Jeep restoration and hints at the upcoming painting process. They remind viewers to turn on post notifications to stay updated and encourage engagement through comments. The host also promotes their merchandise, specifically new t-shirts, and thanks the viewers for their support, creating a sense of community and anticipation for the next video in the series.

Keywords

💡Magnetic Seam Sealer

The magnetic seam sealer is a tool or product used to create seamless joins on surfaces, likely in automotive repair or construction. In the video, it's described as a new invention that allows easy and OEM-like (Original Equipment Manufacturer) finishes after applying it and painting over it. The concept showcases a focus on making repairs appear factory-perfect.

💡Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon is the specific vehicle being worked on in the video. It is a popular off-road capable vehicle, and the video's theme revolves around repairing and restoring this model, including frame damage and bodywork. This serves as the core project around which the various repair tasks and techniques are demonstrated.

💡Frame Repair

Frame repair refers to fixing structural damage to the frame of a vehicle, which is critical for the vehicle’s integrity. In the video, the narrator mentions the completion of the Jeep's frame repairs after returning from the frame machine, marking an important milestone in the restoration process. This sets the stage for other body repairs.

💡Spot Welds

Spot welds are a welding technique used to join two metal surfaces at small points. In the video, the narrator talks about how they used spot welds throughout the vehicle, particularly in the floor pan and quarter panel. They also mention issues with the spot welder overheating, which led them to switch to using a MIG welder for some areas.

💡MIG Welding

MIG welding (Metal Inert Gas) is a type of welding used for creating stronger and more durable welds than spot welding. The video shows how the team uses this technique to weld areas of the Jeep’s body, after their spot welder stopped functioning effectively. The switch to MIG welding represents a shift towards a more reliable and stronger method.

💡Seam Sealer

Seam sealer is a product used to seal seams in metalwork, preventing water or air intrusion and mimicking factory finishes. The video discusses applying seam sealer to various parts of the Jeep, including the rocker panel and quarter panel, to replicate the OEM look. The team experiments with different tools and products to create the right texture and effect.

💡Bodywork

Bodywork refers to the process of repairing, shaping, and smoothing the exterior panels of a vehicle. In the video, extensive bodywork is done on the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, including welding, sanding, applying glazing putty, and priming the surfaces in preparation for painting. Bodywork is a critical step in ensuring the vehicle looks as good as new after repairs.

💡Primer

Primer is a preparatory coating applied before painting to ensure better adhesion of the paint to the surface and to improve durability. The video shows the team applying primer over welded and sanded areas of the Jeep. They also mention using a white sealer as a primer, which is important for vibrant colors like the red they plan to use.

💡Firecracker Red Paint

Firecracker Red is the specific color of paint being used to finish the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. The video mentions the purchase of this paint, emphasizing its importance in the final aesthetic of the vehicle. This vibrant color requires specific preparation, including the use of white sealer to ensure the color comes out as intended.

💡OEM Finish

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) finish refers to making repairs look like they came directly from the factory. Throughout the video, the team is focused on achieving an OEM finish with their repairs, particularly with the seam sealing, spot welding, and painting. This reflects a high standard of quality in the restoration process.

Highlights

Introduction of a new invention: magnetic seam sealer

Continuation of work on a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon after frame repair

Unloading and inspecting the Jeep post-frame repair

Mention of perfect alignment of gaps after frame work by vtune

Welding the floor pan and quarter panel with a MIG welder

Grinding down spot welds for reinforcement and preparation for seam sealing

Using a magnetic seam sealer bead to mimic an OEM seam

Preparation for welding and painting with weather and equipment checks

Welding the rocker panel and floor pan for the Jeep

Sanding and preparing the Jeep for seam sealing

Purchase of supplies including firecracker red paint and seam sealer

Application of seam sealer and preparation for painting

Welding and seam sealing on the quarter panel

Bodywork including glazing putty application and sanding

Priming the Jeep and edging primer application on welds

Discussion on the challenges of painting a solid color and the number of coats applied

Redo of the seam sealer for a better OEM-like finish

Final thoughts on the Jeep's progress and预告 of the next video for painting

Transcripts

guys check out this new invention

magnetic seam sealer all you got to do

is slap it on there paint it and it's

almost OEM what is up guys welcome back

to the channel so today we're gonna

continue working on our 2020 Jeep

gladiator Rubicon and as you know we

just got back from the frame machine so

that means the most important part of

this process is complete all the frame

damages are finally repaired but we

still got a few more finishing touches

so let's just go ahead and unload it

pull it inside the garage and we'll show

you guys what we got left

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all right so we got the Jeep inside and

I gotta say vtune knocked it out with

this framework all the gaps line up

perfectly but we do have a few more

things that we need to finish up before

we start actually getting this thing

prepped for some paint if you want to go

ahead and check the inside out over here

dude all the spot loads are perfect but

we do got to finish up welding this

floor pan right here all the way down we

just didn't have time to weld that in

but that's no big deal we got a welder

we're gonna turn that sucker up

and well all those holes up and ask for

the quarter panel I think we need to do

like two spot welds right here but we're

gonna just probably do that with the MIG

welder we're not gonna use that spot

welder in there because I think kind of

died on us man died on us we put that

thing to work and got our money's worth

that sucker right there it was like 160

and man we got all the weld we put about

160 bucks worth of spot welds I'll tell

you what we did a lot of them and we're

really strong at the beginning here

these are really strong but then towards

the end it wasn't as strong so that

thing got super hot and he just wouldn't

work so we're just gonna MIG weld we're

gonna drill a hole in MIG weld it'd be a

lot stronger that way yeah and it'll be

a lot simpler I mean we do still got to

grind all these spot-welds down because

we did some reinforce spot welds

everywhere and as for the back over here

we do have a few more and then we're

gonna seem so all this and we do have a

tip to actually a mimic that seam over

there it's actually a seam sealer bead

that's about a inch thick and hopefully

we can mimic that sucker so looks oh em

but anyways let's go ahead and actually

pull out our welder our grinder and

hopefully get this thing ready for some

pain

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all right so we got this area

all cleaned up ready to be welded we

need to just go ahead and actually pull

our welder out all the way over there

behind the DRC's and we've got some

beautiful weather out today so we need

to just go ahead and crank these suckers

up and do a little bit of ripping

there's some throttle twisties and some

stoppies in some wheelies when they have

it ran another long time so let's go

ahead and actually give them some cold

starts and see how they sound man oh you

know if they'll crank right up man I'm

sitting all winter you might have some

bad gas in but yeah dude if you're down

south Tennessee Georgia man you know how

beautiful the weather is today man it's

like summertime yeah battery's kind of

weak let's go do a little jumpstart

too much compression all right let's try

to fire it up I'm gonna hold you hold

the clutch I'm gonna hit the throttle

here all right

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all right so that's enough ripping from

now we already brought in the welder and

we're gonna start with this rocker panel

here that we spliced and all we got to

do is finish up welding it up right

there then we're gonna move on to the

floor pan and then we'll just go from

there

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alright guys so check this out got this

sucker all welded up grinded down it's

nice and uniform it's gonna need a

little bit of bodywork probably like a

thin layer of silicon but right now

we're just gonna jump onto the inside of

this tub and as you can tell over here

all these drilled out spot welds are

gonna need to be filled up with some

welds so let's go ahead and actually

fire that welder up straighten

everything out weld it up nicely then

we're probably gonna grind it down and

apply a thin layer of seam sellers

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all right so check this out guys we

finally got this four pin completely

welded in and also sanded but we're

gonna pause right there because we do

need to grab some supplies

we need to grab a scuff pad to scuff

this surface before we apply our seam

sealer and also we want to grab some

extra seam sealer that way we don't run

out and while we're at it we might as

well grab our firecracker red paint so

let's run to the store and see what we

can come up with alright so we are here

at the car quest we got about eight

hundred and fifty dollars worth of

supplies here our firecracker red paint

we got stain docs at some high quality

stuff we've got some seam sealer we got

a bunch of scotch-brite scuff pads and a

few other items so let's head back and

we're gonna get straight back to work

alright so we are back in the very first

thing that we're gonna do is actually

scuff all these spot-welds then we're

gonna wax and grease remover everything

and then probably throw a bead of seam

sealer and then we're gonna smooth it

out with this brush right here so let's

go ahead and crack open this box and

scuff this stuff down

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all righty guys to the seam sealer just

went down and it looks absolutely

amazing it is nice and smooth but it is

gonna look a lot better with some paint

on it of course which we're probably

gonna blend about half of this floor pan

just to get it looking almost om but

before we do any type of painting we

still got a good bit of work on our

hands

we got to finish up welding this pillar

up here and also add a few spots at the

bottom and of course we got to finish up

this quarter panel with some wells and

some seam sealer and then we got a bunch

of bodywork on our hands we still got to

add a good bit of a glazing putty there

and then skim coat of glazing putty on

all the spot wells then we're gonna send

it all down and then we're pretty much

just prime everything so we still got a

good bit of work on our hands but this

is getting us closer and closer to

spraying some red paint

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all right so here it goes the moment of

truth let's see if we can mimic an OEM

what do you call a seam sealer seem

similar pattern basically exactly like

that one out the back over there

suction ripples yeah it's like a little

ripple effect which which we bought a

tip to mimic that effect and this this

tip right here is not out yet somebody

on ebay somehow had some inside

information or something probably work

for that factory and they actually came

out and sold this one and we bought it

where like they as soon as I seen that

as I scooped that one right there and

there is like a little line right here

you see this line this is actually made

for I mean if you want to just slide it

up against like this yeah but I don't

know I might just freehand it but let's

go ahead and test or show what should we

do on this box right yeah mr. Thyssen

whose box are you all ready yes sir go

for it I'm kind of scared you know I'm

excited you don't want to see how this

works cuz I've always wanted to make an

OEM seam sue oh dude that is off no lace

no more guys this is a seam sealer that

came with that tip that's some good

stuff we did buy some more it's like

heavy body this is what I'm using this

is the one that it came with the tip

right here exactly but we did buy some

3m heavy-bodied that'll probably be the

exact same stuff but yeah let's go ahead

and send it and then we'll move on to

some bodywork

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all right so there goes our first

attempt to try to replicate the OEM seam

sealer and it turned out pretty dang

good as you can tell there's tons of

ripples throughout but if you get real

close

it is pretty fat there's a lot of

product in there but that was the only

way we could get it to Ripple I guess

it's because you're going up and down on

a flat surface it is nice and slim nice

and thin that's how we would like it but

I guess we're just gonna leave that for

now if it comes down to it and we have

to redo it you can easily peel that off

well we're probably gonna do a little

bit more research see if we can figure

this out and I think what would it be

ideal is actually an electric gun like

this dude oh yeah dude that would be

really nice because you're trying to

squeeze out some thick product to

through like a thin little line you're

gonna pause at times and it just screws

up the whole pattern but we're gonna

leave that for now as all right now

we're gonna move back up front and try

to knock out some bodywork and try to

just get closer to some primer

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alright so we just applied some silk

skin over all the welds it is currently

drying but unfortunately we won't be

able to send it tonight because we

actually ran out of 180 grit and all the

stores are closed because it is super

late we have we got a huge mess on our

hands that we're probably gonna clean up

right now so we're gonna have to just

catch you guys tomorrow in the morning

alright so it is the next day here we

went ahead and grabbed all of our

supplies but before we continue working

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as RI now let's get back to sanding and

try to get this stuff primed in

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all right so everything is sanded and we

are ready to wrap this thing up and

prime it in but before we do any of that

we want to go ahead and actually pull

both of these Ferraris out because we

don't want no overspray on them and

these suckers haven't been started in

such a long time so hopefully the

batteries are not dead so I'm gonna go

ahead and actually start the first year

gt3 up first and see if this thing will

crank

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thank son these suckers are really man

look at that I guess we let the rain

give them a quick walk Oh the rain will

wash these Ferraris up but dude this

thing is a beast the interior dude I

totally forgot because it's been sitting

for such a long bit away waiting on this

rear bumper still hasn't came in yet it

should be here like real soon actually

in a couple more days and the reason why

it took so long is because these are

custom-made handmade I believe or

something like that it made hand-laid

whatever dude this thing is a piece I

mean all I got left is basically a

windshield right that's a windshield and

a rear bumper and that's it and we're

gonna take this sucker - Cleatus

McFarland's freedom factory oh man

that'd be crazy it's good be insane -

this this is like a track car we had a

bunch of track cards a Viper man we need

to get them suckers out there Eric and

car right there dude this thing's such a

and that car right there though right

that's my straight race that's a

straight-up race car it only needs a few

more little things but we're gonna get

on that here real soon real soon man

this thing is these things are beast but

right now let's go ahead and try to get

that dang Jeep primed in before of the

paint comes in man exactly we got the

paint in and it's I'm ready to throw

some paints a firecracker red paint

firecracker freedom right there but

anyways let's go ahead and probably tape

all this up see how well we can tape it

up because I mean there ain't really

much to cover up in this thing so let's

go ahead throw some tarp and hopefully

get this paint primed in

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all right so everything is finally

primed in we also through some guide

code that she's gonna let us know when

to quit sanding knocked over sand and we

also did some edging primer on the back

here on all these welds so they don't

rust that's pretty much it that stuff is

gonna dry and we're gonna wet send that

probably in the next video and that's

pretty much it for the bodywork except

for this windshield frame and this is

aluminum and it did kind of get weirdly

pushed in so that's gonna be pretty

tough right there but I think we'll and

uh we could easily knock that out right

there but as of right now how are we

gonna paint this thing we're probably

gonna paint the door jambs first like we

always do it I think that's just the

best method you know we're gonna hurts

and all this stuff down paint that paint

the inside and paint the back of the

doors as well and we are also we almost

forgot to tell them about the sealer

we're gonna use white sealer because

it's really important especially with

vibrant colors like this red it looks

like this had some maroon a sealer

behind it but I think white will do

perfect and there is a tons of coats on

it as you can tell here you zoom in

there's a thick coat of paint on there

you can't even tell if there's welds

there so today through probably like six

six coats of paint see almost kind of

like the the Dodge Viper remote the

Viper took about I don't know like ten

coats

I don't remember we threw so much coat

on the coats on there I mean the OEM

coats were like five or six oh yeah them

solid colors this is a solid color

there's no metallics or whatsoever in it

so it's gonna be pretty challenging but

it's gonna be pretty fun as well as this

seam seal right here I think we're gonna

try to redo it because it is kind of

thick and I think we got a different

alternative so let's go ahead and strip

that and show you guys what we can come

up with

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hae-sun that turned out a lot better

than this one actually it's a lot

thinner and there's more ripples do

definitely looks a lot more only into

this oh yeah we just got to kind of cut

off the access right here there's like a

little flat yeah dude but that turned

out absolutely amazing we're a lot

happier with that one than this right

yeah definitely there's a little too

late and then a convention kind of

didn't work maybe we'll we'll make it a

lot better in the future but you know

this is just for a reference right here

we need something just slap it on my

where's the seam you just slap it right

here patent-pending that's right folks

there you have it guys that is gonna be

a wrap for today's video we are very

close to getting this sucker painted

probably in the next one I don't know

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