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I recently attended one of the Classic Car Restoration Workshops at Sylvesters Customs, and in this video I share my honest experience from the two-day class.

The workshop is designed for a mix of people — from beginners who have never worked on a vehicle before, to experienced builders and professionals in the restoration industry. During the class we covered topics ranging from bare metal preparation all the way through finishing techniques, along with hands-on demonstrations and real-world bodywork practice.

Some of the things we worked on and discussed included:

• Metal preparation and surface prep
• MIG and TIG welding demonstrations
• Hammer and dolly work
• Shrinking disc techniques
• Panel straightening concepts
• Body filler application and spreading techniques
• Sanding block selection and proper pressure control

Each student also had the opportunity to work hands-on with panels while receiving direct critique and guidance from Travis and Mike at Sylvester’s Customs.

One of the biggest reasons I attended this workshop was to compare my own mindset and techniques with how a high-end professional shop approaches restoration work. I wanted to better understand the “why” behind certain methods, not just the techniques themselves.

In this video I talk about:

• Why I decided to attend the class
• What we actually learned during the two days
• What surprised me the most
• How it compared to my own workflow
• And the big question — WAS IT WORTH THE MONEY?

For anyone interested in learning more about classic car restoration, bodywork, welding, and professional shop techniques, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to see how experienced builders approach the craft.

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