Of ALL the DIY vids I’ve watched (THOUSANDS) for the work I’ve been doing on my E46 M3, THIS one is by far THE VERY BEST. Quick… concise… detailed, but not verbose. You, my friend, are a MASTER.
This is the 1st comment I've ever made in all the years I'm on the Internet........ This is the absolute BEST tutorial, I have ever seen with an absolutely tremendous outcome as well. I have absolutely 0 skills with my hands, & 0 patience when it comes to projects of any kind......... I did this myself & saved myself about $800 bucks. It took me a weekend to bring my wife's wheels on her Cadillac, back to new. Time consuming but well well worth the time. WOW!! Thank you
Just discovered your videos. They are probably the best that I've seen yet for anything auto related. Clear, well spoken, very through and cover everything needed to know of the ones I've looked at. I'll do my own aluminum alloy repair on my wheels now as a result as you give me the confidence to do so. So thank you for taking the time to do them as you obviously weren't paid to.
Biggest thing that wasn't mentioned, was dulling the edge that you may end up making on the edge of the rim that's close to the tire. If you leave that edge sharp, and you hit a pot hole or just come down on it too hard, it will slice your tire. ALWAYS make sure you aren't taking to much material off, and ALWAYS dull the edges out. This will save you hundreds in new tires before you realize what's causing it.
Chris, another great tip when using spray cans..... let them sit in warm water until the paint is also warm be careful to shake well. It makes the paint flow easier especially in colder weather.
You could feed you body physical and energy motion, your brain some new nervous system training to become a better you. But instead you choose to be lazy .
Hey, Chris- that was fantastic. I have a few pointers for you- that I've learned from others over the years. To save your back, knees, and work area- set the wheel on the open end of a plastic (or metal) waste can (45-55 gal.). All of the metal dust, water, and chemicals go into the can (even use a liner in can for quick & ez cleanup, too). *BEFORE* sanding/polishing your wheel- scrub the tire first with a stiff brush and a *pumice-based "mechanics" hand soap*, rinse with *HOT* water, then dry; apply several coats of your favorite tire dressing (it sticks really well & soaks into a deeply cleaned tire) to protect it. Don't forget to sand/polish the *_inside_* of the rim, too! Cards are great- cereal & food boxes are *virtually FREE*. Most "aluminum polishes" leave a protective coating; if you're going to clear coat- several wipes with *acetone* is preferred to remove it, and the enamel will adhere better. Remember- just as with a cars' finish- you can color sand, cut, and polish that clear coat on the wheels, too. BTW I own a Black & Decker "Mouse" sander ($35 USD) that works great for this exact job, and many grades of abrasive are available for it.
Excellent tips on an excellent instructional video! Suggested edit: "several wipes with acetone is preferred to remove that protective coating". Also lost me at the end. Color sand, cut, and polish? Great stuff, though. Thanks.
@@libertyblack715 Most "polishes" leave a residue, that must be removed before any clear coat is applied. Acetone will easily cut through it. After the clear coat dries & hardens, you can use a product to cut and buff it, for a deeper shine, as long as you have applied a sufficient amount of clear, without burning through. Maguires Ultimate Compound works great.
I'm constantly amazed at how you can teach someone to maintain their vehicles by putting in a little elbow grease and saving plenty of money at the same time.
i dont even have metal rims, but i watched the whole thing just because its so satisfying to see the entire process in a sped up and yet very detailed manner. Thanks for all your vids!
what do you mean you don't have metal rims lol...... all rims are metal... just different types of metal! aluminum or steel are the most common rim type. never knew they created non metal rims 😂
Why would this take so long? The most time consuming part is the stripping of the clear coat and then the reapplience of the new clear coat. If you´re stupid enough to do every step after another for reach rim, well then you deserve to take like 8 hours for this. I mean, just do each step on each rim at the same time.... Stripping clear coat? Do it with 4 rims at once, not only one ... get the idea? That way it takes way less time.
You can do each wheel in between stripping the clear coat. It's about 6 hours of labour to do all 4. I do it all the time for my friends cars and charge a case of beer and a tank of fuel.
I can't imagine what it takes for you to do these videos. You are so excellent at these and should be proud of both your production and editing! And the content is so perfect and gives the average person confidence to do things. Great job! Of all the videos I watch you are the best!
Chris, Take it from a guy in his mid 50’s: always do work like that with the workpiece up on a bench or table. Much easier on your back and your knees. Knee pads are fine for when you have no choice to kneel on a floor, but things like this: always put it up on a bench.
I hit a kerb a few days back and am not impressed with my result. I was wondering if there was a way to DIY fix the scratches - then looking for something else on YT, I saw your video and am now super confident to give it a go. All I need is a tonne of patients with the sanding. Excellent video!
This is the third video of yours in a row that I have watched today--you are fantastic! I'm spending my whole Saturday watching your work. These are the best described, most clearly explained and well coordinated videos I have ever seen. While meticulous in detail and thorough, they are both entertaining and understandable to a complete mechanical klutz like me. THANKS!
That looks good! Plus it looks like it builds a lot of character. I think if anyone were to do this process, they would be UBER careful when parking near a curb.
Fo Sho. That is a LOT of work. When the GF hits the curb just smack her in the head and make HER clean the rims next time. That will stop anyone from hitting curbs after all that elbow grease.
@@jimmski9908 Depends on what country you are in, in my country it only costs 40$ to repaint it professionally in a sealed camera and bake the paint, how it should be done.
I didn't even know that you could get rid of curb scratches and crap I was about to buy some new rims, thx for this man I'm so doing this, you saved me a lot of money
Hey there! GREAT video. I am so tired of repair shops scratching up my rims and acting like its nothing. This video was extremely helpful. Can I do this same process with aluminum alloy wheels?
I'd probably never do this but it's really cool to see how it's done. You never know, rims are expensive and if you own a set of after market wheels and you hit a curb, maybe it's worth trying. Personally, I'd repaint the whole set.
Thanks for the info. Good work. I prefer factory wheels over a cheap aftermarket, and the guys saying " just go buy a new set " probably don't ever look at their wheels. Like their comments, a new set is only about 1000. dollars ( plus ). You can have a wheel repair shop refinish them for about 200. a wheel, or spend a few hours and save some money. Only things, 1- save your back, work with wheels on a bench and 2- don't paint in the grass, walking around, stirring up dust. JMO, Thanks again!
Chris Fix, you are without a doubt - AMAZING!! Your attention to detail, your craftsmanship and pride in your work is out of this world. I am always blown away at all of your before and after results. You sir, are a master!!
So, I'm detailing my car (using plenty of lubrication and going in one direction by the way) using all of your advice and when I get done my neighbors are telling me, "Dude, you are INSANE with all of the crazy details and two buckes!" You bet your ass two buckets!! But, nevertheless they are amazed how awesome my car looks! Next door neighbor swears I had my car repainted. No, I didn't. I just followed your Super Clean video which was absolutely awesome and an absolute car saver!! Never knew a clay bar existed or how it worked but now that I do - - I love it!. Mr. Chris, I have told so many people about your YT channel it ain't even funny. Yeah, I used the word 'ain't' - from the south. Anyway, I'm just amazed how seriously wrong I have been doing EVERYTHING from day one and now that I have been totally educated, my car looks brand new and nothing shy of astonishing. You are an awesome teacher and you explain things so well with detail. Thanks again!!!!
Good DIY tutorial there Chris. If I could just suggest one thing. I would not polish the wheel before clear coat. The clear coat needs a good key and is likely to peel off over time. Also 1000 grit is more than enough, will give a better key for the paint to stick and the clear will fill in any light scratches you can still see. You'll be surprised buddy.
I just hit a curb in the target parking lot. SO ANNOYED. But after watching your video I feel a lot better. Looks pretty easy to do and I’ve got most the tools! Thanks!
+ChrisFix - This is hands down one of the best tutorials of any kind I have ever seen. Comprehensive detailed information, supplemented with lots of excellent tips and suggestions. Well done. Superb work.
Mighty car mods did a pretty good tutorial on painted wheels. With a painted wheel, you can use body filler to fix deep scratches. This technique doesn't work on all style wheels. Still a good general tutorial.
Super informative video! Just got some 2008 20inch Tahoe rims that have giant curb rash marks but I got a great deal on them. $50! Going to be doing one rim per weekend so I don’t get supper annoyed or tired.
So how many years did it last? From what I know it's not a good idea to apply clearcoat on a polished surface, it must be a little rough for better adhesion.
@@Alexio.- I am very pleased to report that since I repaired and painted my wheels they still are perfect. The important thing is to use designated wheel paint.
..."you dont need to see me doing this process all over again " ... Dude we dont need it , we like it , see you sanding cleaning and rubbing things is so aesthetic
Hey Chris, quick question... what if there's only a small single area on the rim that's scratched up, is it still necessary to refinish the entire rim? Or could the end results still come out good just to do that one little area? What's your take on that?
One tip when using a chemical stripper, whether on paint or on a wheel, is to cover it with plastic to contain the fumes after you coat it. This can help the chemical to work better and does a good job to work areas even if they don't have quite as much product on them. Do note, however, in a situation like this with a tire still mounted, you probably wouldn't want to cover it to risk damaging the tire. Even if the tire still LOOKED okay it may have caused damage that could cause premature failure, which is the last thing you want to happen at 70mph.
Most comprehensive video on wheel restoration ... followed the steps mentioned by Chris on used oxidized wheels and able to fix all four of them .. although it is time consuming but able to save around $700 .. instead of clear coat I used Protecta Clear by Everbrite .
Brilliant video. So talented. Tried this on my Kenworth long hauler. I’m nearly half way & It’s nearly Christmas 2013. Should be done by Coronavirus outbreak 😷
FLAP wheel (or Flap Disc). Picky picky, I know. Good video. When I was building custom motorcycles I made a rig to mount the rim on, that turned it with an electric motor and speed control. It had a gooseneck light and tool rest like a lathe so I could lay a cutting edge or dremel against the rim and turn the wheel to remove curb rash. It removed just what I needed to remove and did it evenly. You might still need to do some hand work in the interior regions but with the rig I could tilt it vertically, horizontally or facing me at a 45 degree angle. It allowed me to work standing upright and to turn the wheel easily. When it came time to paint or clear coat, I often used the electric motor to rotate the wheel while I held my HVLP gun steady for a smooth, even coverage. I even ran the motor to keep the wheel turning slowly while the paint dried to ensure against runs or sags. That wheel rig made it so much quicker, easier and better than hand work. Sure, it was an investment of time and money but I wouldn't do it any other way. BTW, I also perfected a technique to buff off the tire lettering with a four inch angle grinder and a FLAP disc to get the sidewalls flat and smooth. Then I would mask them and spray whitewalls on with white PlastiDip. The PlastiDip interacted with the tire compound to tint it slightly ivory which was so much better looking and stark white. I regret getting rid of that rig. I could use it now to resurface my wife's rims.
An absolutely beautifully done, informative video. Well done ... I love the part with the 3x5 cards blocking the painting of the clear coat. I'm going to find other ways to use that as well.
You should try Rust-Oleum clear coat remover stripper it actually works in under 20 minutes to get all of the clear coat off in the first try they have it in a spray can but the stuff in a regular can that you brush on works way better
Good job. 2 things: 1. If you’re removing that much material locally, that rim needs to be rebalanced. 2. That chemical stripper is hell on the materials used in that valve stem. On my own car I wouldn’t trust it to handle road stresses the way it used to. Other than that, great job. I just felt because you were so thorough, you’d want to make sure people also stayed safe.
Don't think grinding material from the face of the rim does that much damage atleast on normal rims. Some superlight rims are gonna loose some strenght if they loose this much material. Balancing is a must after this tho
Aluminium is so much lighter than lead. Taking off that amount of aluminium is not going to effect the balance. However your point on rubber valve stems is valid. This video is full of holes though.
I tried this on my Ford ranger rims, took 5 hrs for 1 tire. I didn't do the clear coat yet. Came out awesome. I used rustoleum aircraft stripper instead.
+XxS1l3nTxa1Mx Black rims are easy! Do steps 1 and 2 and then smooth the areas you worked on out. Then sand the whole rim with 2000 grit, then spray primer, then spray black paint. Takes an hour at most!
Im si hooked on watching your videos! I restore furniture so I have most of the tools needed. Now I need the time to go out and fix my wheels 😊 Thanks for the great videos!
That's exactly what I thought, Chris should've used some type of filer to even out the whole entire wheel. But none the less its awesome video tutorial.
for what amounts to a quick and dirty fix with reasonable visual results, it's actually not that bad, considering. i've seen much worse. and on a rim like that, a sticky weight in the right spot and any issues are negated (which is not ideal, but hey, this is a budget fix, and truing costs money). that being said, i personally try to stick to using my spray gun for anything involving spray application coatings to protect. sure, more cleanup, but man the end result is so much better to me.
+Ismael Mahamat Filler is not an option on a polished wheel unless you aluminum welded and grinded back smooth. also he didn't remove a lot of material. Excellent repair and resurface in my opinion.
+ChrisFix Wassup Chris, excellent video as always! Gotta question, i got 2 small annoying body rust spots on my car just above the tires on the paint. i had a guy sand it down to the metal and re-paint it, but i knew it was a possibility of it coming back, and sure enough it did 2 yrs later... Now i want a full paint job but i know if i do it, it would come back... i was told the only way to remove it is to cut it out, is that true? Do u have any potential remedies besides cutting? Appreciate the vids man, keep up the good work!
You made a great video and did an amazing job, but good lord it looks like this would take forever.... I have half a mind to just buy new rims after this, lol.
Hahaha... this is a scam. LOOK CLOSER!!!... THE DAMAGED RIM WASN'T WHAT HE WAS WORKING ON. LOOK HARD AT THE RIM HE'S WORKING ON...IT LOOKS LIKE ONLY DRIED UP MUD THAT WAS BRUSHED ON.
I was going through all the needed supplies for this project and like all your videos Chris you always seem to leave out the most important items in order to have the same outcome and enthusiasm , (1 G of Methamphetamine, 2 80mg of Oxicotone and a gallon of coffee.
Of ALL the DIY vids I’ve watched (THOUSANDS) for the work I’ve been doing on my E46 M3, THIS one is by far THE VERY BEST.
Quick… concise… detailed, but not verbose.
You, my friend, are a MASTER.
This is the 1st comment I've ever made in all the years I'm on the Internet........
This is the absolute BEST tutorial, I have ever seen with an absolutely tremendous outcome as well.
I have absolutely 0 skills with my hands, & 0 patience when it comes to projects of any kind.........
I did this myself & saved myself about $800 bucks.
It took me a weekend to bring my wife's wheels on her Cadillac, back to new. Time consuming but well well worth the time.
WOW!! Thank you
Just discovered your videos. They are probably the best that I've seen yet for anything auto related. Clear, well spoken, very through and cover everything needed to know of the ones I've looked at. I'll do my own aluminum alloy repair on my wheels now as a result as you give me the confidence to do so.
So thank you for taking the time to do them as you obviously weren't paid to.
Biggest thing that wasn't mentioned, was dulling the edge that you may end up making on the edge of the rim that's close to the tire. If you leave that edge sharp, and you hit a pot hole or just come down on it too hard, it will slice your tire. ALWAYS make sure you aren't taking to much material off, and ALWAYS dull the edges out. This will save you hundreds in new tires before you realize what's causing it.
how do you dull the edges?
@@najhchroniclesSandpaper or whatever. Just round off the lip a bit, just enough for it to not be sharp.
@@najhchronicles Yes, gently, gently
I don't even own a car.. I just enjoy your tutorials
+sepioify likewise!
+sepioify i know right lol
+sepioify same here
+sepioify same
I'm 16 and own 2 cars lol paid for myself both need a little work buy nothing major
I'm 15 years old and I have been watching this channel from I was 7 and I still love ur videos KEEP IT UP CHRIS 👍
❤❤❤
7 years old watching car fix vids
Ur a legend
Chris, another great tip when using spray cans..... let them sit in warm water until the paint is also warm be careful to shake well. It makes the paint flow easier especially in colder weather.
IM EXHAUSTED JUST WATCHING HOW MUCH WORK HE DID.
You could feed you body physical and energy motion, your brain some new nervous system training to become a better you. But instead you choose to be lazy .
Nothing I like more than a good rim job.
+Robert Drake You silly goose
+Robert Drake You silly goose
+Robert Drake damn, how did i not see this coming
lol awesome
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Hey, Chris- that was fantastic. I have a few pointers for you- that I've learned from others over the years. To save your back, knees, and work area- set the wheel on the open end of a plastic (or metal) waste can (45-55 gal.). All of the metal dust, water, and chemicals go into the can (even use a liner in can for quick & ez cleanup, too). *BEFORE* sanding/polishing your wheel- scrub the tire first with a stiff brush and a *pumice-based "mechanics" hand soap*, rinse with *HOT* water, then dry; apply several coats of your favorite tire dressing (it sticks really well & soaks into a deeply cleaned tire) to protect it. Don't forget to sand/polish the *_inside_* of the rim, too! Cards are great- cereal & food boxes are *virtually FREE*. Most "aluminum polishes" leave a protective coating; if you're going to clear coat- several wipes with *acetone* is preferred to remove it, and the enamel will adhere better. Remember- just as with a cars' finish- you can color sand, cut, and polish that clear coat on the wheels, too. BTW I own a Black & Decker "Mouse" sander ($35 USD) that works great for this exact job, and many grades of abrasive are available for it.
+HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Thanks a lot for sharing bud! Thoase are great tips!
ChrisFix *AKA "WOODER and Soap"* LMAO LOVE YOU MAN
Excellent tips on an excellent instructional video! Suggested edit: "several wipes with acetone is preferred to remove that protective coating". Also lost me at the end. Color sand, cut, and polish? Great stuff, though. Thanks.
@@libertyblack715 Most "polishes" leave a residue, that must be removed before any clear coat is applied. Acetone will easily cut through it.
After the clear coat dries & hardens, you can use a product to cut and buff it, for a deeper shine, as long as you have applied a sufficient amount of clear, without burning through. Maguires Ultimate Compound works great.
Thanks, I've never seen a rim job done before.
You can search P Hub and find lots of videos on rim jobs being performed
@@Alexander_l322 thank you didn’t know that
I'm constantly amazed at how you can teach someone to maintain their vehicles by putting in a little elbow grease and saving plenty of money at the same time.
As you said, "this looks GORGEOUS". Wheel restoration with super results. Great job, another excellent, excellent video. Thx CFix.
i dont even have metal rims, but i watched the whole thing just because its so satisfying to see the entire process in a sped up and yet very detailed manner. Thanks for all your vids!
Thanks Daan!
what do you mean you don't have metal rims lol...... all rims are metal... just different types of metal! aluminum or steel are the most common rim type. never knew they created non metal rims 😂
Yay, im done, look how awesome this looks and it only took 2 hours....Oh wait nevermind I have 3 more to do.
The end product looks great but yeah, the process looks SOOOO time consuming.
James Delong right, but the alternative is $600 dollars at a local shop! I rather save me $550 and do it myself over a weekend!
It would take way more then 2 hours
Why would this take so long?
The most time consuming part is the stripping of the clear coat and then the reapplience of the new clear coat.
If you´re stupid enough to do every step after another for reach rim, well then you deserve to take like 8 hours for this.
I mean, just do each step on each rim at the same time....
Stripping clear coat? Do it with 4 rims at once, not only one ... get the idea?
That way it takes way less time.
You can do each wheel in between stripping the clear coat. It's about 6 hours of labour to do all 4. I do it all the time for my friends cars and charge a case of beer and a tank of fuel.
I can't imagine what it takes for you to do these videos. You are so excellent at these and should be proud of both your production and editing! And the content is so perfect and gives the average person confidence to do things. Great job! Of all the videos I watch you are the best!
Flipping awesome job Chris, I've never removed scratches from a wheel only painted, but I feel like I can do scratches now too. Thanks!
you just saved me 580.00 I just received that same Dremel last year never used it and I have that clear coat Thank you so much.
Chris, Take it from a guy in his mid 50’s: always do work like that with the workpiece up on a bench or table. Much easier on your back and your knees.
Knee pads are fine for when you have no choice to kneel on a floor, but things like this: always put it up on a bench.
I am turning 60 soon and I was thinking the same thing.
I'm turning 59 in December and was also thinking the same exact thing!
@@PhilLaird September 19th, the big SIX---ZERO! Got retired by a kid texting his girlfriend.
Knee pads and letting the stripper do its work... yeah, that up on a bench would be much better for the back.
frank ieraci I’m 30 and even I was thinking the same and agree lol.
I hit a kerb a few days back and am not impressed with my result. I was wondering if there was a way to DIY fix the scratches - then looking for something else on YT, I saw your video and am now super confident to give it a go. All I need is a tonne of patients with the sanding. Excellent video!
Now only 3 to go guys...
This level of commitment
Once you get the first one down, the next 3 actually get way easier!
I will just pay 600 bucks and have them blasted and powder coated, much easier..
This is the third video of yours in a row that I have watched today--you are fantastic! I'm spending my whole Saturday watching your work. These are the best described, most clearly explained and well coordinated videos I have ever seen. While meticulous in detail and thorough, they are both entertaining and understandable to a complete mechanical klutz like me. THANKS!
That looks good! Plus it looks like it builds a lot of character. I think if anyone were to do this process, they would be UBER careful when parking near a curb.
+briansmobile1 Thanks Brian! Yea, once you do this job yourself, you realize what work it takes to fix it!
Jkoi
Ain’t that the truth
Fo Sho. That is a LOT of work. When the GF hits the curb just smack her in the head and make HER clean the rims next time. That will stop anyone from hitting curbs after all that elbow grease.
Parking on a narrow city street, patrolled by a cop who made sure you were within 4 inches from the curb 😒 It was bound to happen, man.
After finished watching this video, I am buying a brand new rim .
Having it done professionally only cost $150
@@jimmski9908 Depends on what country you are in, in my country it only costs 40$ to repaint it professionally in a sealed camera and bake the paint, how it should be done.
I bought 4
@@basedshaman6183 depends on application
I guess Chris doesn't mind getting his hands dirty!
Too much work for me ! But i watched and learned and sure can appreciate somebody skilled work when i see those results. Good job !
"just sit back and let the stripper do its thing"
John Roche k
Gretchen Irrgang this comment thread had me laughing my ass off guy 😂😂 I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought that.
Gonna let the rim dry
My buddys gonna be real happy that his rim is repaired
@@bevanjacobs7346 Damn, mine was just cut off because they couldn't fix it.
(Just kidding. I still have mine)
Hey Chris just wanted to say thanks to all your videos :)
Charles Prins thanks
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I really like how you give a "second life" to damaged things... Well done! and the results is beyond expectations !
Thanks a lot!
This is the best rim repair video I've seen!
I didn't even know that you could get rid of curb scratches and crap I was about to buy some new rims, thx for this man I'm so doing this, you saved me a lot of money
1 down, 3 more to go.. Oh boy.. Awesome video, man!
Hey there! GREAT video. I am so tired of repair shops scratching up my rims and acting like its nothing. This video was extremely helpful. Can I do this same process with aluminum alloy wheels?
Thanks a lot! And shops should not be scratching up wheels, they should know better. And yes this process should work on your aluminum alloys!
Wow Chris that rim looks amazing. Doing one would be fun. Number 2, 3 and 4... maddening. Probably great for someone's OCD.
I'd probably never do this but it's really cool to see how it's done. You never know, rims are expensive and if you own a set of after market wheels and you hit a curb, maybe it's worth trying. Personally, I'd repaint the whole set.
Thanks for the info. Good work. I prefer factory wheels over a cheap aftermarket, and the guys saying " just go buy a new set " probably don't ever look at their wheels. Like their comments, a new set is only about 1000. dollars ( plus ). You can have a wheel repair shop refinish them for about 200. a wheel, or spend a few hours and save some money. Only things, 1- save your back, work with wheels on a bench and 2- don't paint in the grass, walking around, stirring up dust. JMO, Thanks again!
You were the only person I watched the first time I started restoring a car, Thanks for all the help!
Thanks a lot!
Chris Fix, you are without a doubt - AMAZING!! Your attention to detail, your craftsmanship and pride in your work is out of this world. I am always blown away at all of your before and after results. You sir, are a master!!
Thanks!
So, I'm detailing my car (using plenty of lubrication and going in one direction by the way) using all of your advice and when I get done my neighbors are telling me, "Dude, you are INSANE with all of the crazy details and two buckes!" You bet your ass two buckets!! But, nevertheless they are amazed how awesome my car looks! Next door neighbor swears I had my car repainted. No, I didn't. I just followed your Super Clean video which was absolutely awesome and an absolute car saver!! Never knew a clay bar existed or how it worked but now that I do - - I love it!. Mr. Chris, I have told so many people about your YT channel it ain't even funny. Yeah, I used the word 'ain't' - from the south. Anyway, I'm just amazed how seriously wrong I have been doing EVERYTHING from day one and now that I have been totally educated, my car looks brand new and nothing shy of astonishing. You are an awesome teacher and you explain things so well with detail. Thanks again!!!!
Good DIY tutorial there Chris. If I could just suggest one thing. I would not polish the wheel before clear coat. The clear coat needs a good key and is likely to peel off over time. Also 1000 grit is more than enough, will give a better key for the paint to stick and the clear will fill in any light scratches you can still see. You'll be surprised buddy.
karl shaw NOW I read this! 😲
What is key
@@shirobuta_ A key are very small micro sctaches that the clear coat holds on to to prevent peeling.
Looks like day turns to night when doing this on only one rim
2000 grit is where he mentions "you're done, or go on to clear coat....."
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So true
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That UA-cam money came in 😂💪🏻
The cashflow built confidence, but he deserves it!
I just hit a curb in the target parking lot. SO ANNOYED. But after watching your video I feel a lot better. Looks pretty easy to do and I’ve got most the tools! Thanks!
+ChrisFix - This is hands down one of the best tutorials of any kind I have ever seen. Comprehensive detailed information, supplemented with lots of excellent tips and suggestions. Well done. Superb work.
Thanks for taking the time to show how to fix car problems on here👍🏻
I agree, this gave me the confidence to fix my own...Thanks!!
Mighty car mods did a pretty good tutorial on painted wheels. With a painted wheel, you can use body filler to fix deep scratches. This technique doesn't work on all style wheels. Still a good general tutorial.
I gotta say, this is probably the best “how-to” video I’ve ever seen.. on any subject. NICE JOB.
Freakin’ great tutorial! Never thought this would be something I could do myself. (Wasn’t even sure aluminum rims could be repaired.) Nice!
Super informative video! Just got some 2008 20inch Tahoe rims that have giant curb rash marks but I got a great deal on them. $50! Going to be doing one rim per weekend so I don’t get supper annoyed or tired.
Same, but this does look like a lot of work if you only have a few smaller spots.
I wonder if it can be done in spots instead of the entire rim.
Glad I watched, repaired all my Fiat Sport wheels and they look as good as new, thanks Chris.
So how many years did it last?
From what I know it's not a good idea to apply clearcoat on a polished surface, it must be a little rough for better adhesion.
@@Alexio.- I am very pleased to report that since I repaired and painted my wheels they still are perfect. The important thing is to use designated wheel paint.
..."you dont need to see me doing this process all over again " ...
Dude we dont need it , we like it ,
see you sanding cleaning and rubbing things is so aesthetic
I feel ya guy. Chris is pretty damned cute, lol!
*scratches rim on his way out of the driveway*
i am literally dead lol
I once dropped my phone and broke the screen 4 hours after having the screen replaced...
Thank you for using things that are accessible to average people. I now have confidence that I can fix my "curb kisses" 😘🤣
This channel should be called, "How to sand your whole car."
HAHAHA
Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?!
ShinyGundamZero y
ShinyGundamZero It's a lot more than just that lol
Lou Rok65 I don’t get the relevance of your comment
Hey Chris, quick question... what if there's only a small single area on the rim that's scratched up, is it still necessary to refinish the entire rim? Or could the end results still come out good just to do that one little area? What's your take on that?
One tip when using a chemical stripper, whether on paint or on a wheel, is to cover it with plastic to contain the fumes after you coat it. This can help the chemical to work better and does a good job to work areas even if they don't have quite as much product on them. Do note, however, in a situation like this with a tire still mounted, you probably wouldn't want to cover it to risk damaging the tire. Even if the tire still LOOKED okay it may have caused damage that could cause premature failure, which is the last thing you want to happen at 70mph.
Most comprehensive video on wheel restoration ... followed the steps mentioned by Chris on used oxidized wheels and able to fix all four of them .. although it is time consuming but able to save around $700 .. instead of clear coat I used Protecta Clear by Everbrite .
I'm glad saved that much money! Plus you got to know you did it perfectly!
The card tip was especially well appreciated! Nice, thanks again :)
That was a really long rim job...
LMBO!
He really got into all the cracks and crevices. Not many guys do...
lol
I think you need to learn what a meme is.
You win
Great video!
Thanks
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Dude incredible work!
Just hit a curb yesterday and it hurt me as much as it hurt my rim
Thanks bro
Let me know how this comes out!
Brilliant video. So talented. Tried this on my Kenworth long hauler. I’m nearly half way & It’s nearly Christmas 2013. Should be done by Coronavirus outbreak 😷
dude you are amazing thanks for all this videos. keep up the good work
Thanks a lot!
Excellent tutorial video. Great audio, clear instructions, and beautiful results. Thank you sir.
FLAP wheel (or Flap Disc). Picky picky, I know. Good video.
When I was building custom motorcycles I made a rig to mount the rim on, that turned it with an electric motor and speed control. It had a gooseneck light and tool rest like a lathe so I could lay a cutting edge or dremel against the rim and turn the wheel to remove curb rash. It removed just what I needed to remove and did it evenly. You might still need to do some hand work in the interior regions but with the rig I could tilt it vertically, horizontally or facing me at a 45 degree angle. It allowed me to work standing upright and to turn the wheel easily.
When it came time to paint or clear coat, I often used the electric motor to rotate the wheel while I held my HVLP gun steady for a smooth, even coverage. I even ran the motor to keep the wheel turning slowly while the paint dried to ensure against runs or sags.
That wheel rig made it so much quicker, easier and better than hand work. Sure, it was an investment of time and money but I wouldn't do it any other way.
BTW, I also perfected a technique to buff off the tire lettering with a four inch angle grinder and a FLAP disc to get the sidewalls flat and smooth. Then I would mask them and spray whitewalls on with white PlastiDip. The PlastiDip interacted with the tire compound to tint it slightly ivory which was so much better looking and stark white.
I regret getting rid of that rig. I could use it now to resurface my wife's rims.
An absolutely beautifully done, informative video. Well done ... I love the part with the 3x5 cards blocking the painting of the clear coat. I'm going to find other ways to use that as well.
How the hell are you, Eric the Car Guy or Eric O from South Main Auto NOT getting your own tv shows? PBS would kill for this.
6:16 “sit back and let the stripper do it’s thing” 😂
That made me think about my strip club days
Didn’t even notice that until I read this comment 😂
After watching this I am going to buy new rims. I commend you for your patience 👏🏻
LOL 1:18 AKA woorder + soap haha good one Chris
Great video!
+Julian Park haha, glad you liked my spray bottle ;)
I don't even have a car and I still watch all your videos lmao Great Content!!!
21 SAVAGE aw that is so nice haha
It's good to gain some knowledge even if you dont have a car, you'll be more prepared for the day you get one and want some work done. 😁
Step #1 Patient level must be Over 9,000
lol, this is a lot of fun to do and pretty rewarding once you finish!
how much could you charge to fix a rim like you just did ???
ChrisFix can we use spray paint to paint the rims pls say ??
Neo J. Ssk AGREED THE ROTARY TOOL IS FUN
ChrisFix well I won’t deprive you the pleasure of fixing my wheels since you enjoy it so much lol
Chris you did a good job with explaining process. Obvious you take pride to give a quality presentation
Center cap rule. The direction of the sharp side of the emblem should be towards the valve. That's the trick for fast finding of the valves.
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thanks Chris i just did it with my Rims yesterday looks awesome !!!
Year after year it gets in my recommended guess i will watch it again!
Same lol
Chris is awesome. Clear and precise tutorial. Seriously-about the best in no nonsense explaining. Well done and thank you 👍
That’s a lot of work damn respect
Great job, I've repaired many rims and used this process 🤙🏾
What would you honestly do differently?
The rim rash i got on my 206 gti wheels plus the previouse owner just twatcanned over now i have the joys of doing mine 🤯
Why would anyone hate a helpful video like this? They must hate the idea of all the effort involved.
You should try Rust-Oleum clear coat remover stripper it actually works in under 20 minutes to get all of the clear coat off in the first try they have it in a spray can but the stuff in a regular can that you brush on works way better
Finally found a use for note cards while in high school.
Good job.
2 things:
1. If you’re removing that much material locally, that rim needs to be rebalanced.
2. That chemical stripper is hell on the materials used in that valve stem. On my own car I wouldn’t trust it to handle road stresses the way it used to.
Other than that, great job. I just felt because you were so thorough, you’d want to make sure people also stayed safe.
Don't think grinding material from the face of the rim does that much damage atleast on normal rims. Some superlight rims are gonna loose some strenght if they loose this much material. Balancing is a must after this tho
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Yep, balance is the potential issue. That chemical stripper on the valve stem is a no-go tho.
Aluminium is so much lighter than lead. Taking off that amount of aluminium is not going to effect the balance. However your point on rubber valve stems is valid. This video is full of holes though.
I tried this on my Ford ranger rims, took 5 hrs for 1 tire. I didn't do the clear coat yet. Came out awesome. I used rustoleum aircraft stripper instead.
Thanks for the info my new jeep has that problem my wife had a fight with the curb and the curb won i will be doing this soon.
Guy Pie that’s a good one LOL 😂
It’s only March and I already give you the UA-cam comment of the year award for 2020! 😂
That's incredible & awesome it looks brand new!
Watching these videos suck when you realize there is 4 tires
+XxS1l3nTxa1Mx In this case, only 1 rim was damaged so the job was done after this!
+ChrisFix haha very true but will this work on black rims? I don't know what type of metal it is but it is black paint can I do the same steps
+XxS1l3nTxa1Mx Black rims are easy! Do steps 1 and 2 and then smooth the areas you worked on out. Then sand the whole rim with 2000 grit, then spray primer, then spray black paint. Takes an hour at most!
+ChrisFix ok thanks what kind of paints would I need
+XxS1l3nTxa1Mx Primer, gloss black (or matt, depends what you want) and a clear coat. (Matt clear coat if you don't want a shine)
Wow! That was unbelievable! One of my rims got hit really bad I hope this works for me. Thanks for showing us how to do this.
ChrisFix, you're the world's best car mechanic!
Conner Michel
Just sit back and let the stripper do it's job....
+Collin Huebler The stripper is something that you don't want to get on your skin.
We're not gonna give a good rim-job just sitting here...
+catchatyou depends on the stripper
6:10, don't cover the rim in a dick coat
+Collin Huebler This might be better than talking about the "Red Tube" in the seafoam in a car video...
Don't forget to get your wheel balanced again, now that you have taken weight off of it in diff areas, if you had bad curb rash
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Im si hooked on watching your videos! I restore furniture so I have most of the tools needed. Now I need the time to go out and fix my wheels 😊 Thanks for the great videos!
I adore watching those scratches go away hahaha
wouldn't you need to rebalance the wheels?
+audioh0lic in most cases, yes, any material removed throws off the balance of any wheel. sometimes all it takes is a few micrograms.
+audioh0lic In a way, yes. You need to get therm trued which is basically like balancing but for bare rims only.
That's exactly what I thought, Chris should've used some type of filer to even out the whole entire wheel. But none the less its awesome video tutorial.
for what amounts to a quick and dirty fix with reasonable visual results, it's actually not that bad, considering. i've seen much worse. and on a rim like that, a sticky weight in the right spot and any issues are negated (which is not ideal, but hey, this is a budget fix, and truing costs money). that being said, i personally try to stick to using my spray gun for anything involving spray application coatings to protect. sure, more cleanup, but man the end result is so much better to me.
+Ismael Mahamat Filler is not an option on a polished wheel unless you aluminum welded and grinded back smooth. also he didn't remove a lot of material. Excellent repair and resurface in my opinion.
Can you make a vid on how to fix a chemically damaged lawn,lol
Lmao
@@sebastianknott3804 same, lol
That would require lots of buffing 😆
@spudnic88 Mom said I can use the kitchen table.
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Excellent!!! Good job teaching-speaking tone is gr8. Can't wait to redo my rims & I'll come back with a follow up on your lesson. TY
I guess you could say...
Thats a good rim job ;)
*Nice rim job*
Dam it ChrisFix, every time I watch these videos I go out and check my vehicle. 👍😂
That's awesome you're making sure it's in good shape!
Great Job Chris.... I love your channel... even a guy with two busted shoulders can fix my car following your methods..
Or just don't let women drive :)
+mcgaugh57 haha, that is literally how it happened. My bud let his gf drive his caddy.
ChrisFix I knew it.
+ChrisFix Wassup Chris, excellent video as always!
Gotta question, i got 2 small annoying body rust spots on my car just above the tires on the paint. i had a guy sand it down to the metal and re-paint it, but i knew it was a possibility of it coming back, and sure enough it did 2 yrs later...
Now i want a full paint job but i know if i do it, it would come back... i was told the only way to remove it is to cut it out, is that true? Do u have any potential remedies besides cutting?
Appreciate the vids man, keep up the good work!
+mcgaugh57 If women are such bad drivers why is insurance higher for guys? For the record I have never hit a curb.
Katy Bauer I just don't know why.
You made a great video and did an amazing job, but good lord it looks like this would take forever.... I have half a mind to just buy new rims after this, lol.
There are some money saving DIY jobs and there are just ocd jobs. This is the latter. Looks cool but poor value for time.
Very impressive work. Thank for sharing.
+James Doyle thanks James
Hahaha... this is a scam. LOOK CLOSER!!!... THE DAMAGED RIM WASN'T WHAT HE WAS WORKING ON. LOOK HARD AT THE RIM HE'S WORKING ON...IT LOOKS LIKE ONLY DRIED UP MUD THAT WAS BRUSHED ON.
I was going through all the needed supplies for this project and like all your videos Chris you always seem to leave out the most important items in order to have the same outcome and enthusiasm , (1 G of Methamphetamine, 2 80mg of Oxicotone and a gallon of coffee.