This man don’t miss. Just when you think he has covered everything, he finds something you have been wanting to do or something probably forgot about. Well done sir!!
I need to do this with my Jeep door, and windshield frame. I've already done something like this with some body rust, and I made due with regular spray paint.
I have been watching this guy for 4 years now and he has inspired me to become a mechanic and look at me now, working on cars for a living and with a 5 star rated garage. I couldn’t thank Chris enough for what he has done for people. Favourite UA-camr if all time. Thanks Chris
@@s2000. primarily I think you should be able to work well with others in a team environment and love fixing things with your hands (hands-on practical stuff). I didn't go to auto school, but I just finished from a 2.5 year aircraft maintenance course at a local aviation training center. I have the same passion, but for aircraft mostly, fixing aircraft. I plan to work as an aircraft mechanic or maybe I'll go to school for a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering.
@@s2000. do you have anything tips for a youngling dream to be mechanic? Mostly auto. Working on engines, having my own car I work on ect? How do I manage this stuff? Where do I go to make that leap into my dream?
I wouldn't call myself a mechanic but I find myself collecting a lot of tools in my garage now that I end up doing most repairs myself Thanks to this channel specifically
@@s2000. I have a tip.. Make sure that you are an extremely motivated person in every area of your day to day life.. Because if you are motivated enough to do your day job and not so much in other areas, but still wish to have a hobby of building your own cars. Then say goodbye to that hobby.. As a fully trained mechanic, I built my own cars while I was in training, but whenever I become a full time mechanic I made the least amount of progress I've ever made on my own projects. Working on cars all day, meant that the last thing I wanted to do when I got home was to go work on more cars.. It completely destroyed any motivation I had. So if that's something you want to be able to do, just be aware that making your hobby your job, can completely kill a hobby for you.
Middle-aged dad here - I grew up working on cars, rebuilding motors, trannys, diffs, etc., and even painted a few cars, and your videos still manage to teach me some new tricks, or reasons why things are done a certain way - well done! I was lucky and grew up with a well-equipped garage (my father was a truck driver) and I also had auto shop in high-school; many kids (young & old) today didn't have anyone to teach them how to work on cars, so you are a gem. Love your upbeat attitude too. The only tip I would add to this video is to spray down the ground with water before painting, to keep the dust down.
The trickiest part of automotive painting is clear coat. Chris pointed out that his clear is uneven - dryer in some spots and smooth in others. That can be improved with tweaks to technique. It is possible to lay that SprayMax 2k clear so smooth you don't even need to wet sand and buff (not 1K - always have to wet sand and buff that). I just did it with a rear bumper - that clear looks like glass, no orange peel or anything. Make sure you overlap 75% (Chris doesn't overlap enough in this video which is probably the biggest factor). I also have better results moving in closer, like about 5-6" away, and move a little faster. Err on the side of too fast at first to avoid runs, then bring the speed of your passes down some until you get a wet look - that's the sweet spot. The key is to angle your eyesight so that you can see the sheen of each pass of clear as you lay it down, which depends on the lighting. Move around until your head is in a position to see that sheen. That way you'll know if you're laying it down wet enough, or too wet. The key is it should have that nice wet look, but not so heavy that it runs. I get why Chris is painting outside and showing that's doable. However, watch your weather conditions! Too humid and you're going to get cloudy/milky clear. Too windy and you're going to get dry spray, which will ruin your clear and force you to let it dry, knock down that gritty clear with some 600 grit sandpaper, then reclear. So if it's windy outside or humid, just wait. It's not worth it. Personally, I've had enough problems laying clear outside and getting dry spray that I only like to spray clear in my garage. I just hang plastic from the roof to block the overspray. I spent the $40 on Amazon to get the 3M plastic sheeting that's meant for masking as it won't flake paint off onto your work area, and I hang some of that.
Bingo on the clear spray technique . I did two cars and one came out much better than the other and now i think I know why. It was the overspray technique. What I also find esential is to use a sprayer adapter gun that snaps on top of the sprayer make spraying easier. It's a cheap plastic item.
He's the best automotive UA-camr out there, I mean he's maintaining insanely professional video quality, providing us with proper information, the audio/video quality is top notch, I mean this dude deserves 10 mill subscribers.
There's some guy from India that has copied this channel almost verbatim. He even wears the same blue gloves. There's no replacement for the GOAT. Also, "soapy wooder".
I hate watching tutorials like this when they start breaking out all these fancy tools in a fully outfitted shop just makes you feel like sure I could do that too if I had all that stuff but Chris fix is absolutely one of the best UA-camrs at making you feel like you can do this too and as a guy who does all his own work in his driveway as cheap as possible I very much appreciate his more relatable approach to his videos truly a legend I'd very much like to shake this man's hand someday and say thank you because I've been using his video guides reliably for many years great work Chris stay awesome
Tried the zip lock trick yesterday finds the bag moves alot when mixing and makes it a bit more difficult to mix properly I'm sticking with $1 store packing tape clear so you can see the circle but doesn't move around while your mixing
@@clarkescustomcreations That whole section was pretty pointless imo. He already showed the ratio so why bother with cardboard/markers. Just use any disposable non-absorbing surface, make a circle with filler, bead the hardener across.
I love these videos. They're the perfect antidote to all the others that claim you can't do anything on your car or your house and must pay professionals.
I normally don’t watch a video no more than 5-10mins unless something worth watching and this my friend is no exception. This dude is highly intelligent and full of useful ideas & never misses a dot. I’m a newbie to your channel and you have another Sub to add to your millions of fans. Man, you’re full of positive energy. Keep up the good work & never stop !!
@@chrisfix can you follow this process with all cars ? And whats the difference between this video and the products you used compared to your other bondo video you have with a blue car?
this is very deceptive and he never shows the finished product with the whole car silver! You have blend that out ...those colors will never match ... especially in silver. Of course he throws a wrap on the car to hide the results.
Yes my friend, I totally agree with you. I have been in the garage trade for 50 years but Chris has numerous knowledge & new tips. I never ever skip or fast forward your videos in case I miss a good tip. God bless you Chris, keep those videos coming because you are my favorite youtuber now
I've been watching Chris for about 6 years or so (I forget about how long) and there is nothing that this guy can't do. He's convinced me to not take my stuff to a mechanic, now have a big shop with plenty of tools, but still like the Chris way. Definitely a great resource for anyone from people who know nothing on cars, to master techs
Great vid Chris, as always. Just 2 tips from me - when applying body filler for small dents follow the direction of the panel curve - for the door for example from top to bottom , not sideways, this way it's less probable to get low spots since the edges of the spreader follow the curve of the metal. Also, when you spray from a can try to get one with a nozzle that sprays a line, not a circle, you will get much better results with less running paint and remember to wipe the nozzle once in a while to avoid "spitting". Again, thanks for your amazing vids!
Chris, I am not a painter but I was always interested in the process. I have to applaud you, the time, delivery, preparation, and the just enough detail kept me through the whole process. You did fantastic work, I now know I will never be a body\paint guy but I'll know what to look for. Of course, the 3 series is a nice pic for a race. Congrats.
No wonder you have a high subscriber number. You bring DIYer’s to the next level. Instructions make all the difference in the world and yours are as clear as a clear coat. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
"Don't expect perfect professional results." He says right before doing it better by hand than some professionals would with all the tools in the world.
Exactly....I seen some "professional" body shops do work that looks alot worse then this. Just cause you take your car to a body shop to get painted doesn't mean youll get better results. In Puerto Rico they have guys that will come to your house and paint your car in the driveway with showroom results. It really just boils down to experience rather then equipment.
I sent my repainted car to a bodyshop to have some chips repaired; the owner kept complaing that the previous job was bad and that he had to repaint like half of the car. It didn't come out good, but a different kind of bad: He fixed the chips but there were some runny spots, missed some places, painted over trims and even the exhaust pipe (somehow), and I don't even think he used automotive paint :/ From now on I will just do it myself, I feel more confident after watching this video
@@canicalr did you still have to pay? he totually ruined your car and would have been better to not have him ''fixing' it. Tbh he should have payed you for damaging property lol
5:10 As a professional body technician, this is great advice. Very helpful tips for the average user, but you don't really need to sand to bare metal to have the body filler stick, it just needs a scratched surface and it'll stay on just the same. Great work as always Chris
What about if you are painting the hood that has chips to the bare metal, shouldn't you strip to bare metal for the entire hood, if there is a number of chips that has lead to rust on that bare metal? I bought a used Rav 4 that somebody tried to repaint the chipped paint on the hood without fully stripping the hood to bare metal and now the paint is lifting and the clear coat is peeling like dead skin. Also, don't you normally hit the base coat with first a medium grit then fine to smooth the rattle can splatter, before applying the clear coat?
@John Hardy I imagine if using a chemical stripper, I should remove the hood to avoid any accidental damage to the fender paint? Any preference for chemical stripper?
Chris, your video is the best UA-cam repair video I have seen thus far. You speak in a fast, fluent and concise manner which holds everyone’s attention when watching. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise. Very well done!!
Just became a member I had to show you some love! You have helped me complete about 90% of my own auto repair and saved me a lot of money in process So Thank you!! ☺️
Awesome! Thank you! I am glad the videos are helpful! Being a member allows me to see your comments first so I can answer questions you may have. Just make a new comment each time so it comes to the top for me!
Awesome video! From my 2 week internship in a paint shop, I would recommend two things: 1.) Generally speaking, it is best practice to use as little body filler as possible. If your budget allows it, especially if the dent is deeper, get yourself a simple stud welder (you can pick them up used for little money) and pull out the dents as much as possible. 2.) If you're doing spot repair and you want to minimize the difference between the freshly painted area and the old paint, get yourself a can of spot blender and spray it on the edges of the freshly painted clear coat. The blender will slightly dissolve the old clear coat which causes old and new paint to flow into each other, resulting in a seamless transition. Also, if you can and if you have to do multiple/bigger repairs, rent a paint booth, the hourly rate is usually not that expensive but the results will be much better. If you only have your driveway available, make sure to wet the floor and surrounding area so you minimize the amount of dust that can be kicked up.
I think he was just going to get it done with minimal cost. As a painter I can’t see anything really wrong. To do it “right” , it’s cheaper to pay someone who already have all tools to do it.
Ive taken an automotive body repair class and everything we did matched up with this, except one thing, and that is that we wet sand our primer before adding our basecoat. Generally our primer would be a bit gritty after spraying it over any bare metal and filler, so we would wet sand with 220 then 320 then apply basecoat and proceed as you did. Ive never used rattlecan primer before so that might not happen with that. Just a little input
Rattlecan primer is probably even worse than the one used with paint guns, so I was a bit sceptical on missing sanding the primer. I believe you should always sand the primer for even better end results. Rattlecan or not
That is totally a great step if you want. Since the whole job was with a rattle can it honestly doesnt matter. I have done both with rattle cans (sand primer and not sand primer) and as long as the primer goes on as smooth as it can with a paint can, it will be fine. Now if you are using a paint gun, 100% sand it if you want great results.
Depends on what your base sanding with too. Using 100 on filler is best, using glaze we use 220-320 dry sand. Wipe and base coat. Sand clear for a perfect mirror finish.
@@chrisfix Another quick tip if you're working outside. Hose down the ground and keep it wet while you're spraying. Prevents dust being kicked up off the ground and into the paint. Great video as always!
Great video. Added it with your rust repair video I used earlier this summer. Combination of the 2 videos is all the information I need to get the rest of the car going for next summer. The folded paper trick have made me so much money this summer, thank you Chris.
A few tips, If your dents do not have rust it is not necessary to sand it down to bare metal. This will strip the protective metal coatings applied by the factory. If there is rust clean it well and apply a rust converter. Do not apply body filler over bare metal,yes it is common practice but it is better to apply a metal primer before using body filler. When wet sanding be careful around edges especially when using sand paper below 2000 grit,you could blow through thr clear coat.if the clear coat drips don't do anthing just continue to apply the coats. The drips can be wet sanded later on.
They say there's no such thing as being TOO good at your job but.. You Chris are too damn good at your job. You make things so simple for anyone to follow and provide little tips/tricks along the way that are truly invaluable. You are truly the goat on UA-cam when it comes to Automotive DIY and repairs. Thank you for continuing to help us all get our own hands dirty, but more imporantly helping us take care of what we love.
I been doing the same things from my garage as well and to be honest I learned a lot from Mr. Fix 😅💪🏽 I still reference his videos till this day !!! Amazing work and yes he makes shit look easy I just wish I can do it as smooth as him 😂
I've been doing boat and rv work for a while and done a few cars, that being said this is the best tutorial I've found on UA-cam for this type of work great job dude
I find it genuinely incredible how savvy Chris is with all of this, I mean I would even think about mixing in plastic or paper, but ig he either just really smart or had a really good teacher? good on him regardless, these videos is the stuff
This step actually looks like one from 5 minutes life hacks or something. Seems to be working, but I really doubt it. The plastic moves around and after he's done mixing look at his gloves and the spreader. There's probably the same amount of the stuff on his hands as on the tray. For mixing you need a slick hard surface that doesn't move all over the place.
I grew up with my dad who was a body mechanic, and he repainted tons of cars outside our home under a tent covered with tarp. I never understood the process, but I’ve always remembered the putty thing making the cars look uglier 🤣 and then by the end of the week, they come out looking brand new! I’m 28 now and I’ve been interested in restoring cars especially after I just bought a used 2010 Prius that could use some repainting. Wishing my dad could teach me now as I grow more interested in this hobby (but he’s in another country and has long since retired from this line of work).
There are lots of types of oil leaks. The two I spoke of are the most common. Stamped steel oil pans are known to commonly rust badly enough leak if the car is in the salt belt. Like southern Ontario where I live.
This man is a legend, the way you navigated through stuffs actually inspired me to work on my cars rather than servicing them through a mechanic, and like how you care so much about the people watching it, from listing all the items in the description to giving us small tips on how to mix hardeners.. you are truly an amazing person and hope you hit 10 million soon
Great tutorial! Which I had access to something like this years ago. Couple tips I’ll add is make sure the panel is cleaned before sanding. Sanding any contamination into the old paint can lead to fish eyes in your nice wet paint you’re trying to lay down. Notice a lot of first time painters are afraid of runs so end up putting on clear or a single stage paint too dry. It needs to flow on the surface so practice laying it down on an old panel. I’d also do 3 coats of clear so you have plenty to wet sand and compound.
Awesome work! But there is one thing i would do differently. Most body fillers have no rust protection so if you spread it on bare metal it will rust in few years. That's why you should spray thin coat of rust stop primer paint or epoxy paint on the panel before the body filler. It will stick just as well to the panel.
He probably didn’t think of that as he doesn’t deal with much auto rust where he lives surprisingly. As an eastern Canadian I can say that it would definitely be necessary
You can see a ring of galvanizing that was removed. Better than paint, re-zinc plate it. There are plenty of instructions online. Just attach the negative wire to a brush and paint the zinc on.
@@MrTaxiRob Any paint used is going to rust out. The zinc coating needs to be restored for longevity, and really just shouldn't have been removed in the first place. Should have stripped the paint chemically, and done minimal sanding with only the higher grits before filler.
One note : when finding your paint color (especially if the car has custom paint color) you could take your fuel filler cap to a paint mixer (everybody has one in a car parts stores in my area atleast) so he could mix the right color for you (they even mix in spray cans!)
This is actually a super helpful tip! Thank you. My car was repainted by the previous owner and I've always wanted to be able to paint match it so I can fix a dent in the door
Yea. The factory paint code on an "older" car does not fully match the current faded paint on your car. A proper place can adjust the paint to be more accurate to the faded one.
Chrisfix's content is in a league of his own when compared to other vehicle content creators. It's one thing to watch for the entertainment aspect (which I do with 80% of these vids) but only after you apply these lessons do you actually realize just how big the jump in quality is when you compare Chrisfix's content. Keep doing what you're doing dude and thanks again
Natural born teacher. Clearly a young legend . Chris you are blessed and continue to pay it forward. I know your parents are extremely proud and I've never met them. Carry on young man. You are an impressive soul.
My favorite thing about this channel is how in depth you are. I go to a video about racing seats, you already made a video about how to pick them out. I watch another video about installing something, you link to another video about how to pick it out. The amount of time and effort and in detailed Ness that you go to make these videos is crazy and I'd just like to say thank you for that, your helping alot of people in a way I havnt seen anyone else on UA-cam do
Chris you are the best. You always give enthusiastic encouragement for us DIY hacks, with awesome tips on technique, tools and sourcing materials mixed in. You are the best DIY automotive instructor on the internet. Thanks Bro! (From a 67yo life long DIY guy always looking to step up my game!)
Amazes me how good Chris is at UA-cam informational videos. He makes it easy to follow and the video quality is very professional. Always has a good attitude and easy to follow. Keep up the great vids Chris.
Anyone how makes content here on the Tube knows quite well how much effort it takes to put together a decent 5 minutes video worth watching not to talk of 30 minutes of learning, Chris, you are the man.
As always with Chris' tutorials, this is a fun video to watch. Great explanation and visual demonstration. And the variety of topics covered in his videos is one of the best on the internet. Kudos, Chris, and thanks for sharing your talents.
I've done bodywork for years and this is priceless information for those who have little or no experience doing this. Like you said get a buffer even just a cheap one it will pay for itself by all of the labor it will save you plus it will come out better as long as you use it properly.
absolutely love the job man and the effort to show us when everything thing is hand made. I really hope that the final result and the appreciation from the audience really made you forget the pain
I absolutely love your videos. So I can do most things on cars as far as mechanic work, but all the stuff I thought I couldn’t do your videos make me feel like I could actually do them. They are very well put together and job well done on all of them
I literally just tripped and went head first into my Jeep door, got a concussion, 12 stitches, a jammed neck, and my pride was definitely hurt. This is a perfect video brother. I'm going to be needing to do this 🤣
@@kimalonzo3363 my walkway meets the sidewalk, there's like a 5" lip, and my flip flop caught it. I stutter stepped trying to catch myself and ended up going head first into my jeep door handle. I caught it all on my security camera 🤣 it was a bad day. I damn near killed myself.
This could almost be a Custom Request video for me, having an E46 in Titan Silver in the UK with a couple of dents in the door, and no money for a body shop.
What an amazing and helpful video, well explained and i love that you do stuff by hand just to show to people that it can be done without special equipment. Great video!
It's cool you've updated your old bodywork video (the one where you fixed rust on that blue Mazda 6). I've used the old one as reference and got results so good the panel looked like it never had any rust at all. Keep up the good work, you inspired me to start working on my cars and it's been great so far :D
It’s amazing how much confidence you give us in doing things ourselves with product knowledge, products to use and the video to help. You save us money. Love the ziplock bag for the new sheet. Thank you vikki from New York
Chris fix hope you are doing well what a legend absolutely love your videos can we all just appreciate how much effort goes into them it’s fantastic thank you Chris fix
Such a joy to watch a true craftsman at work - masterly. One word of warning though: Chris made that whole job look ridiculously easy, but it really isn’t; it takes a lot of patience and a very keen eye. Good luck, people! You just cannot beat a ChrisFix video.
Love your Chanel and you Chris. You always teach me new things and so much. Even though I knew, a lot things already. My dad taught me growing up . Thank you for all your good knowledge and skills.
As always, Chris coming in clutch when you don't have anything to watch. Thanks for the videos, it's not gonna be long before I get my own car so your videos are so helpful!
I just love how I know the idea of the things that chris does in his videos, I just watch them since they are so entertaining and satisfying to watch lol
I'm beyond awed at how well this turned out-in your freakin' driveway no less! Videos like this really helps one appreciate the work that goes into this kinda stuff, and what you're paying for if you end up needing body repair. Of course professional shops have an advantage, but the basic process is the same. Whether someone takes on the challenge themself, or takes it to a professional, this was wonderfully informative and so much fun to watch! ❤
You've made me want to work on my truck. We live in a throw away society where if something isn't working the way it should, people tend to throw it away. I've watched your videos to for years and I learn something new everytime. Your vidoes have kept my truck on the road even though it should've died years ago. I appreciate it man keep the videos coming
Hey Chris, I think I speak for everyone and we would love to see another video or on the driftstang especially that supercharger kit and what you’ve done to it over the years! Love you man And keep up the great work! 😁
Ur the best mechanic man. I can speak for us all that we really appreciate your in-depth help and your time to give us these tips and tricks. Watching ur videos saved me and others tons and tons of money.
Definitely no mechanic, someone making money off of people's ignorance. Exactly why we can't hire professionals anymore because of watching these videos .
The best tutorial i have ever seen on car bodywork repair! Shame this was not available 30 years ago when I repaired my car, never heard of glazing putty. well done Sir 🤩
As always vry thorough and good tips. Everything I myself have learned the hard way over 50yrs of personal experience. 2 things I would have additionally done is 1. Use a sandable primer to help fill in any pöble pin holes or scratches not seen. 2nd would have washed down the driveway prior to painting to stop dust or dirt flying up into the fresh paint, this also helps from staining the driveway with overspray.
That wrap looks clean at the end! I wish I saw this video a few weeks earlier, I just traded in my 05 TL and it had some scratches and dents on it just like these. Could have gotten a little more for it but oh well. Thanks for the great content!
@@chrisfix you got it! Long time viewer, can’t wait to have a garage some day soon and have a few project cars, then I’ll be watching even more of your videos 😅 keep up the great work and content!
Just found this channel and I fn love it!! My doctor just mentioned I might have a form of ocd.. so it seriously helps..like asmr for my anxiety lol.. Haven't stopped watching in and hour and a half! Always liked detail work and cleaning my own car to make it look nice and keep care of it..also helps anxiety Also so imformative!!
Hey ChrisFix just wanna say thank you for these videos man! I always thought working on cars was super complex but now I flip cars as a side hustle because of your videos. So thanks for making me money😁
Chris - great video! One suggestion that I always make - as long as you are ordering pro grade filler and glaze you might as well pick up a quart of pro grade grease and wax remover to clean the panel before doing anything else. This can prevent a potential un-repairable case of fish eyes.
This was very helpful. Every time I use my car in a drug transaction or flee the police in a man hunt I seem to acquire unsightly bullet holes in the bodywork. I will use your methods to repair these.
This man don’t miss. Just when you think he has covered everything, he finds something you have been wanting to do or something probably forgot about. Well done sir!!
Well said. Over 9,000,000 subs, no joke.
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This man is good at what he do 💪🏼🔥
He still hasn't managed to find a fix for my marriage.
I need to do this with my Jeep door, and windshield frame. I've already done something like this with some body rust, and I made due with regular spray paint.
I have been watching this guy for 4 years now and he has inspired me to become a mechanic and look at me now, working on cars for a living and with a 5 star rated garage. I couldn’t thank Chris enough for what he has done for people. Favourite UA-camr if all time. Thanks Chris
Do you have google maps location of your garage?
@@s2000. primarily I think you should be able to work well with others in a team environment and love fixing things with your hands (hands-on practical stuff). I didn't go to auto school, but I just finished from a 2.5 year aircraft maintenance course at a local aviation training center. I have the same passion, but for aircraft mostly, fixing aircraft. I plan to work as an aircraft mechanic or maybe I'll go to school for a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering.
@@s2000. do you have anything tips for a youngling dream to be mechanic? Mostly auto. Working on engines, having my own car I work on ect? How do I manage this stuff? Where do I go to make that leap into my dream?
I wouldn't call myself a mechanic but I find myself collecting a lot of tools in my garage now that I end up doing most repairs myself Thanks to this channel specifically
@@s2000. I have a tip.. Make sure that you are an extremely motivated person in every area of your day to day life.. Because if you are motivated enough to do your day job and not so much in other areas, but still wish to have a hobby of building your own cars. Then say goodbye to that hobby.. As a fully trained mechanic, I built my own cars while I was in training, but whenever I become a full time mechanic I made the least amount of progress I've ever made on my own projects. Working on cars all day, meant that the last thing I wanted to do when I got home was to go work on more cars.. It completely destroyed any motivation I had.
So if that's something you want to be able to do, just be aware that making your hobby your job, can completely kill a hobby for you.
Middle-aged dad here - I grew up working on cars, rebuilding motors, trannys, diffs, etc., and even painted a few cars, and your videos still manage to teach me some new tricks, or reasons why things are done a certain way - well done! I was lucky and grew up with a well-equipped garage (my father was a truck driver) and I also had auto shop in high-school; many kids (young & old) today didn't have anyone to teach them how to work on cars, so you are a gem. Love your upbeat attitude too. The only tip I would add to this video is to spray down the ground with water before painting, to keep the dust down.
Well said
Yes that’s an underrated tip, wet the ground to keep dust down helps when painting outdoors or even in a garage that’s not a paint booth
excellent advice for me that i a planning to spray lacquer on my car which is in a dusty garage!
damn that’s a good idea
That tip at the end is actually really nice and I would have never thought of that appreciate it.
The trickiest part of automotive painting is clear coat. Chris pointed out that his clear is uneven - dryer in some spots and smooth in others. That can be improved with tweaks to technique. It is possible to lay that SprayMax 2k clear so smooth you don't even need to wet sand and buff (not 1K - always have to wet sand and buff that). I just did it with a rear bumper - that clear looks like glass, no orange peel or anything. Make sure you overlap 75% (Chris doesn't overlap enough in this video which is probably the biggest factor). I also have better results moving in closer, like about 5-6" away, and move a little faster. Err on the side of too fast at first to avoid runs, then bring the speed of your passes down some until you get a wet look - that's the sweet spot. The key is to angle your eyesight so that you can see the sheen of each pass of clear as you lay it down, which depends on the lighting. Move around until your head is in a position to see that sheen. That way you'll know if you're laying it down wet enough, or too wet. The key is it should have that nice wet look, but not so heavy that it runs. I get why Chris is painting outside and showing that's doable. However, watch your weather conditions! Too humid and you're going to get cloudy/milky clear. Too windy and you're going to get dry spray, which will ruin your clear and force you to let it dry, knock down that gritty clear with some 600 grit sandpaper, then reclear. So if it's windy outside or humid, just wait. It's not worth it. Personally, I've had enough problems laying clear outside and getting dry spray that I only like to spray clear in my garage. I just hang plastic from the roof to block the overspray. I spent the $40 on Amazon to get the 3M plastic sheeting that's meant for masking as it won't flake paint off onto your work area, and I hang some of that.
Bingo on the clear spray technique . I did two cars and one came out much better than the other and now i think I know why. It was the overspray technique. What I also find esential is to use a sprayer adapter gun that snaps on top of the sprayer make spraying easier. It's a cheap plastic item.
Excellent advice!
Dude I was just about to pay over $600 for this to get fixed on Monday. ChrisFix always coming through at the right times.
i love this man, what a blessing
He has at least $600 worth of materials and time in this repair!
Honestly…id just pay the 600
Where you been man. Good job
Hire the mechanic, Kim. Real life doesn’t have an edit button. This takes days to do.
He's the best automotive UA-camr out there, I mean he's maintaining insanely professional video quality, providing us with proper information, the audio/video quality is top notch, I mean this dude deserves 10 mill subscribers.
Thanks a lot!!!
@@chrisfix Ya bro, no doubt.
You say 10... I say he deserves 100 million subscribers .... Keep up the good work bro 🤞❣️
There's some guy from India that has copied this channel almost verbatim. He even wears the same blue gloves. There's no replacement for the GOAT. Also, "soapy wooder".
@@juvenaerenito3489 for sure
This guy is the truth. Even at 30 minutes long, there is no wasted time. I learn something every time I watch one of his videos.
How to remove bullet holes? Asking for a friend
Just visit the nearest police station and they'll surely help ya out...😂
Bondo
lol@@chn05
Oh sure! That’s a classic statement.😂
I hate watching tutorials like this when they start breaking out all these fancy tools in a fully outfitted shop just makes you feel like sure I could do that too if I had all that stuff but Chris fix is absolutely one of the best UA-camrs at making you feel like you can do this too and as a guy who does all his own work in his driveway as cheap as possible I very much appreciate his more relatable approach to his videos truly a legend I'd very much like to shake this man's hand someday and say thank you because I've been using his video guides reliably for many years great work Chris stay awesome
Tried the zip lock trick yesterday finds the bag moves alot when mixing and makes it a bit more difficult to mix properly I'm sticking with $1 store packing tape clear so you can see the circle but doesn't move around while your mixing
@@clarkescustomcreations You could tape the bag at the back so it doesn't move. Might use less tape.
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I'm writing my shopping list as the video plays. Now to find out how much it all costs....
@@clarkescustomcreations That whole section was pretty pointless imo. He already showed the ratio so why bother with cardboard/markers. Just use any disposable non-absorbing surface, make a circle with filler, bead the hardener across.
Love that Chris does all these perceived as professional methods in his drive way! Realy congruent with his message of "common household tools".
I love these videos. They're the perfect antidote to all the others that claim you can't do anything on your car or your house and must pay professionals.
I normally don’t watch a video no more than 5-10mins unless something worth watching and this my friend is no exception. This dude is highly intelligent and full of useful ideas & never misses a dot. I’m a newbie to your channel and you have another Sub to add to your millions of fans. Man, you’re full of positive energy. Keep up the good work & never stop !!
Thanks a lot! I am glad the video was helpful and enjoyable!
@@chrisfix can you follow this process with all cars ? And whats the difference between this video and the products you used compared to your other bondo video you have with a blue car?
this is very deceptive and he never shows the finished product with the whole car silver! You have blend that out ...those colors will never match ... especially in silver. Of course he throws a wrap on the car to hide the results.
@@crtinkering7323 you're miserable.
Yes my friend, I totally agree with you. I have been in the garage trade for 50 years but Chris has numerous knowledge & new tips. I never ever skip or fast forward your videos in case I miss a good tip. God bless you Chris, keep those videos coming because you are my favorite youtuber now
I've been watching Chris for about 6 years or so (I forget about how long) and there is nothing that this guy can't do. He's convinced me to not take my stuff to a mechanic, now have a big shop with plenty of tools, but still like the Chris way. Definitely a great resource for anyone from people who know nothing on cars, to master techs
I'm 13 years old and thanks to you, I was able to fix the Horn on my Parent's Car.
Thanks for the amazing videos.
Way to go, little man 👊🏼😁
👍
Are they aware of what you've done?;)
Awesome dude!! I know your parents will appreciate that a lot! When my boys get older, I'm hoping they'll follow along ChrisFix like that!
I cant count how many things i fix on car just by learning with ChrisFix. Save me a lots of time and money 💰 🤑 💸
Great vid Chris, as always. Just 2 tips from me - when applying body filler for small dents follow the direction of the panel curve - for the door for example from top to bottom , not sideways, this way it's less probable to get low spots since the edges of the spreader follow the curve of the metal. Also, when you spray from a can try to get one with a nozzle that sprays a line, not a circle, you will get much better results with less running paint and remember to wipe the nozzle once in a while to avoid "spitting". Again, thanks for your amazing vids!
This is interesting
Thanks for the tips
Great info
Exactly.
A simple but great tip
Thanks for the tips!!!
Chris, I am not a painter but I was always interested in the process. I have to applaud you, the time, delivery, preparation, and the just enough detail kept me through the whole process. You did fantastic work, I now know I will never be a body\paint guy but I'll know what to look for. Of course, the 3 series is a nice pic for a race. Congrats.
No wonder you have a high subscriber number. You bring DIYer’s to the next level. Instructions make all the difference in the world and yours are as clear as a clear coat. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
"Don't expect perfect professional results." He says right before doing it better by hand than some professionals would with all the tools in the world.
Exactly....I seen some "professional" body shops do work that looks alot worse then this. Just cause you take your car to a body shop to get painted doesn't mean youll get better results. In Puerto Rico they have guys that will come to your house and paint your car in the driveway with showroom results. It really just boils down to experience rather then equipment.
I just do my best.
I sent my repainted car to a bodyshop to have some chips repaired; the owner kept complaing that the previous job was bad and that he had to repaint like half of the car. It didn't come out good, but a different kind of bad: He fixed the chips but there were some runny spots, missed some places, painted over trims and even the exhaust pipe (somehow), and I don't even think he used automotive paint :/
From now on I will just do it myself, I feel more confident after watching this video
@@canicalr did you still have to pay? he totually ruined your car and would have been better to not have him ''fixing' it. Tbh he should have payed you for damaging property lol
He didn't do it better than professionals.
5:10 As a professional body technician, this is great advice. Very helpful tips for the average user, but you don't really need to sand to bare metal to have the body filler stick, it just needs a scratched surface and it'll stay on just the same. Great work as always Chris
Thanks a lot!
What about if you are painting the hood that has chips to the bare metal, shouldn't you strip to bare metal for the entire hood, if there is a number of chips that has lead to rust on that bare metal?
I bought a used Rav 4 that somebody tried to repaint the chipped paint on the hood without fully stripping the hood to bare metal and now the paint is lifting and the clear coat is peeling like dead skin.
Also, don't you normally hit the base coat with first a medium grit then fine to smooth the rattle can splatter, before applying the clear coat?
@@cantweallgetalong yeah it sounds like it needs to be stripped down to bare metal if the paint is beginning to peel
@@cantweallgetalong yes
@John Hardy I imagine if using a chemical stripper, I should remove the hood to avoid any accidental damage to the fender paint?
Any preference for chemical stripper?
Chris, your video is the best UA-cam repair video I have seen thus far. You speak in a fast, fluent and concise manner which holds everyone’s attention when watching. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise. Very well done!!
Just became a member I had to show you some love!
You have helped me complete about 90% of my own auto repair and saved me a lot of money in process So Thank you!! ☺️
Awesome! Thank you! I am glad the videos are helpful! Being a member allows me to see your comments first so I can answer questions you may have. Just make a new comment each time so it comes to the top for me!
@@chrisfix can you do a PDR one?
Awesome video!
From my 2 week internship in a paint shop, I would recommend two things:
1.) Generally speaking, it is best practice to use as little body filler as possible. If your budget allows it, especially if the dent is deeper, get yourself a simple stud welder (you can pick them up used for little money) and pull out the dents as much as possible.
2.) If you're doing spot repair and you want to minimize the difference between the freshly painted area and the old paint, get yourself a can of spot blender and spray it on the edges of the freshly painted clear coat. The blender will slightly dissolve the old clear coat which causes old and new paint to flow into each other, resulting in a seamless transition.
Also, if you can and if you have to do multiple/bigger repairs, rent a paint booth, the hourly rate is usually not that expensive but the results will be much better. If you only have your driveway available, make sure to wet the floor and surrounding area so you minimize the amount of dust that can be kicked up.
Thanks for the tips! I need to look into the spot blender. That sounds really helpful!
I think he was just going to get it done with minimal cost. As a painter I can’t see anything really wrong. To do it “right” , it’s cheaper to pay someone who already have all tools to do it.
How long do you have to wait to lay the clear coat after painting on the base coat?
@@RedGhoSt108 follow the instructions on the back of the can
Good advice on the blender, will have to try that. Always had just re-sprayed the whole side of the car to be seamless in this scenario.
Ive taken an automotive body repair class and everything we did matched up with this, except one thing, and that is that we wet sand our primer before adding our basecoat. Generally our primer would be a bit gritty after spraying it over any bare metal and filler, so we would wet sand with 220 then 320 then apply basecoat and proceed as you did. Ive never used rattlecan primer before so that might not happen with that. Just a little input
Rattlecan primer is probably even worse than the one used with paint guns, so I was a bit sceptical on missing sanding the primer. I believe you should always sand the primer for even better end results. Rattlecan or not
That is totally a great step if you want. Since the whole job was with a rattle can it honestly doesnt matter. I have done both with rattle cans (sand primer and not sand primer) and as long as the primer goes on as smooth as it can with a paint can, it will be fine. Now if you are using a paint gun, 100% sand it if you want great results.
Depends on what your base sanding with too. Using 100 on filler is best, using glaze we use 220-320 dry sand. Wipe and base coat. Sand clear for a perfect mirror finish.
@@chrisfix Another quick tip if you're working outside. Hose down the ground and keep it wet while you're spraying. Prevents dust being kicked up off the ground and into the paint.
Great video as always!
damn I work at body shop doing only classic muscle I wet sand with 1000 2000 then 3000
Been watching Chris for about more than 5 years now. Excellent job buddy 👏
Great video. Added it with your rust repair video I used earlier this summer. Combination of the 2 videos is all the information I need to get the rest of the car going for next summer. The folded paper trick have made me so much money this summer, thank you Chris.
A few tips,
If your dents do not have rust it is not necessary to sand it down to bare metal. This will strip the protective metal coatings applied by the factory. If there is rust clean it well and apply a rust converter. Do not apply body filler over bare metal,yes it is common practice but it is better to apply a metal primer before using body filler. When wet sanding be careful around edges especially when using sand paper below 2000 grit,you could blow through thr clear coat.if the clear coat drips don't do anthing just continue to apply the coats. The drips can be wet sanded later on.
They say there's no such thing as being TOO good at your job but.. You Chris are too damn good at your job. You make things so simple for anyone to follow and provide little tips/tricks along the way that are truly invaluable. You are truly the goat on UA-cam when it comes to Automotive DIY and repairs. Thank you for continuing to help us all get our own hands dirty, but more imporantly helping us take care of what we love.
I been doing the same things from my garage as well and to be honest I learned a lot from Mr. Fix 😅💪🏽 I still reference his videos till this day !!! Amazing work and yes he makes shit look easy I just wish I can do it as smooth as him 😂
@@CarzRus Lol right? He truly has a gift for automotive repair and education!
Here’s the thing: He’s great at doing things, but he’s exceptional at teaching people how to do it too!
Exactly, he makes building a nuclear reactor and maintaining it look simple. "Anybody can do it!"
I've been doing boat and rv work for a while and done a few cars, that being said this is the best tutorial I've found on UA-cam for this type of work great job dude
You Sir are the best DIY Car guy out there!!! Very humble and easy to follow! ❤
I find it genuinely incredible how savvy Chris is with all of this, I mean I would even think about mixing in plastic or paper, but ig he either just really smart or had a really good teacher?
good on him regardless, these videos is the stuff
This step actually looks like one from 5 minutes life hacks or something. Seems to be working, but I really doubt it. The plastic moves around and after he's done mixing look at his gloves and the spreader. There's probably the same amount of the stuff on his hands as on the tray. For mixing you need a slick hard surface that doesn't move all over the place.
@@gediminasgagaras762 you tape the plastic on the back do it doesnt move.
@@gediminasgagaras762 dk what ur seeing but theres not that much stuff on his hands.
Props to Chris for not only showing us how to use body filler, but also sneaking in a quick PDR tutorial while he was at it
I grew up with my dad who was a body mechanic, and he repainted tons of cars outside our home under a tent covered with tarp. I never understood the process, but I’ve always remembered the putty thing making the cars look uglier 🤣 and then by the end of the week, they come out looking brand new! I’m 28 now and I’ve been interested in restoring cars especially after I just bought a used 2010 Prius that could use some repainting. Wishing my dad could teach me now as I grow more interested in this hobby (but he’s in another country and has long since retired from this line of work).
Haven't watched this channel in awhile but it has all the quality information, good editing and perfect pacing that I remembered. Awesome job man!
Thank you very much! You taught me a lot and i'm going to become a mechanic mostly because of you
That is what I like to hear! I’m glad you’ve learned a lot!
@@chrisfix Hi HwRu? What causes an oil leak?
The most common cause of oil leaks is gaskets that have gotten hard. Valve covers and oil pans in particular.
@@davidquinn6161My uncle had an oil leak because his oil pan was cracked, it can happen to valve covers too
There are lots of types of oil leaks. The two I spoke of are the most common. Stamped steel oil pans are known to commonly rust badly enough leak if the car is in the salt
belt. Like southern Ontario where I live.
This man is a legend, the way you navigated through stuffs actually inspired me to work on my cars rather than servicing them through a mechanic, and like how you care so much about the people watching it, from listing all the items in the description to giving us small tips on how to mix hardeners.. you are truly an amazing person and hope you hit 10 million soon
Thank you! This is by far the best tutorial on UA-cam! Left me with zero questions.
Great tutorial! Which I had access to something like this years ago.
Couple tips I’ll add is make sure the panel is cleaned before sanding. Sanding any contamination into the old paint can lead to fish eyes in your nice wet paint you’re trying to lay down.
Notice a lot of first time painters are afraid of runs so end up putting on clear or a single stage paint too dry. It needs to flow on the surface so practice laying it down on an old panel. I’d also do 3 coats of clear so you have plenty to wet sand and compound.
Awesome work! But there is one thing i would do differently. Most body fillers have no rust protection so if you spread it on bare metal it will rust in few years. That's why you should spray thin coat of rust stop primer paint or epoxy paint on the panel before the body filler. It will stick just as well to the panel.
He probably didn’t think of that as he doesn’t deal with much auto rust where he lives surprisingly. As an eastern Canadian I can say that it would definitely be necessary
You can see a ring of galvanizing that was removed. Better than paint, re-zinc plate it. There are plenty of instructions online. Just attach the negative wire to a brush and paint the zinc on.
@@craken5917 I've been watching his videos for a couple years, and rust is definitely present on his many vehicles.
use a self etching primer or a separate etching product, like Triple Etch.
@@MrTaxiRob Any paint used is going to rust out. The zinc coating needs to be restored for longevity, and really just shouldn't have been removed in the first place. Should have stripped the paint chemically, and done minimal sanding with only the higher grits before filler.
I admit I was skeptical at first when you said spray paint but you changed my mind. It came out great! 🤘
The pressure was off anyways that's a good wrap at the end!
Beautifully made video. ChrisFix's communication skills are the best aspect of this, and all of his DIY videos.
This guy by far hands down has some of the best tutorials that I have seen. Very detailed...👍
One note : when finding your paint color (especially if the car has custom paint color) you could take your fuel filler cap to a paint mixer (everybody has one in a car parts stores in my area atleast) so he could mix the right color for you (they even mix in spray cans!)
This is actually a super helpful tip! Thank you.
My car was repainted by the previous owner and I've always wanted to be able to paint match it so I can fix a dent in the door
See I would but I have a Audi TT and the filler cap is it’s own colour 🤦♂️ looks like I’m takin in a bumper 😂
Yea. The factory paint code on an "older" car does not fully match the current faded paint on your car. A proper place can adjust the paint to be more accurate to the faded one.
Early for this one 🔥 been waiting on this one for awhile!
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I would definitely pass this job to a painter. These videos are double EE….entertaining and educational.
Chris is still the king of diy!
Chrisfix's content is in a league of his own when compared to other vehicle content creators. It's one thing to watch for the entertainment aspect (which I do with 80% of these vids) but only after you apply these lessons do you actually realize just how big the jump in quality is when you compare Chrisfix's content. Keep doing what you're doing dude and thanks again
Natural born teacher. Clearly a young legend . Chris you are blessed and continue to pay it forward. I know your parents are extremely proud and I've never met them. Carry on young man. You are an impressive soul.
My favorite thing about this channel is how in depth you are. I go to a video about racing seats, you already made a video about how to pick them out. I watch another video about installing something, you link to another video about how to pick it out. The amount of time and effort and in detailed Ness that you go to make these videos is crazy and I'd just like to say thank you for that, your helping alot of people in a way I havnt seen anyone else on UA-cam do
Thanks a lot! That is exactly why I spend so much time on each video and try to make it concise and full of info!
Chris you are the best. You always give enthusiastic encouragement for us DIY hacks, with awesome tips on technique, tools and sourcing materials mixed in. You are the best DIY automotive instructor on the internet. Thanks Bro! (From a 67yo life long DIY guy always looking to step up my game!)
Chris, your honest enthusiasm is infectious, your techniques and explanations...exemplary. Thank you and good luck with the racing.
Thanks a lot!
EXTRA TIP. You can put baking paper on the mixing sheet so it doesn't get messed up and you can still see all the ratio info because its transparent.
Parchment paper?
@@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793 Yes parchment paper, bakery paper and baking paper are the exact same thing, no difference
Amazes me how good Chris is at UA-cam informational videos. He makes it easy to follow and the video quality is very professional. Always has a good attitude and easy to follow. Keep up the great vids Chris.
Hello! Im a car noob from Sweden trying to fix up my car, this is the best videos online, perfect man! Keep it up ure great!
You are amazing Chris. I wish I had you as my big brother. I've learned so much from you. Sincere thanks and appreciation!
Keep up the great work.
Anyone how makes content here on the Tube knows quite well how much effort it takes to put together a decent 5 minutes video worth watching not to talk of 30 minutes of learning, Chris, you are the man.
Chris, congratulations on trending. You give people so much confidence on tackling projects on their own!!! I appreciate your work!
You are extremely detailed, patient, and a great teacher. Thanks.
One of the OGs of quality content. Still putting out genuine, helpful info. Thanks, chris! You’ve helped a ton of folks, myself included!
@Williams Susan good, you?
What an awesome video Chris and Hella helpful for people who like to diy or on a tight budget
Thanks a lot!
As always with Chris' tutorials, this is a fun video to watch. Great explanation and visual demonstration. And the variety of topics covered in his videos is one of the best on the internet. Kudos, Chris, and thanks for sharing your talents.
Glad the videos are helpful Ted!
Does chris has a discord?
Chris, thank you for these tutorials. They have inspired many DIYers. Keep up the good work. Looking for more videos!
I've done bodywork for years and this is priceless information for those who have little or no experience doing this. Like you said get a buffer even just a cheap one it will pay for itself by all of the labor it will save you plus it will come out better as long as you use it properly.
absolutely love the job man and the effort to show us when everything thing is hand made. I really hope that the final result and the appreciation from the audience really made you forget the pain
I watch a lot of diy videos and the way this guy does them makes it so simple to follow , definitely the best on UA-cam
Excellent results, I love the wrap, it looks amazing, thank you for showing us how to repair dent damage 😊.
I absolutely love your videos. So I can do most things on cars as far as mechanic work, but all the stuff I thought I couldn’t do your videos make me feel like I could actually do them. They are very well put together and job well done on all of them
I literally just tripped and went head first into my Jeep door, got a concussion, 12 stitches, a jammed neck, and my pride was definitely hurt. This is a perfect video brother. I'm going to be needing to do this 🤣
What did you trip on?
@@kimalonzo3363 my walkway meets the sidewalk, there's like a 5" lip, and my flip flop caught it. I stutter stepped trying to catch myself and ended up going head first into my jeep door handle. I caught it all on my security camera 🤣 it was a bad day. I damn near killed myself.
@@Chris.Rhodesthat's awful. glad you survived but I understand how flip flops could be potentially hazardous!!
@@kimalonzo3363 yeah I threw my $50 flip flops away lol. I vowed I'd never own another pair. They're dangerous!
Perfect A-Z instruction with the best attitude on UA-cam. I can definitely do this myself after watching your video. Thanks again Chris!
This could almost be a Custom Request video for me, having an E46 in Titan Silver in the UK with a couple of dents in the door, and no money for a body shop.
No problem Brian!
What an absolute legend.
You've taught me so much over the years. I really cant thank you enough!
Glad to hear that! That’s exactly why I make my videos!
For any work I do on my car at home, I check to see if you have it covered. Never disappoints👌👌👌 thanks very much!
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What an amazing and helpful video, well explained and i love that you do stuff by hand just to show to people that it can be done without special equipment. Great video!
Thanks!
It's cool you've updated your old bodywork video (the one where you fixed rust on that blue Mazda 6). I've used the old one as reference and got results so good the panel looked like it never had any rust at all. Keep up the good work, you inspired me to start working on my cars and it's been great so far :D
It’s amazing how much confidence you give us in doing things ourselves with product knowledge, products to use and the video to help. You save us money. Love the ziplock bag for the new sheet. Thank you vikki from New York
Thanks a lot Vikki!
This is just about the best quality content you can consume on YT. Huge shoutout to Chris!
Chris fix hope you are doing well what a legend absolutely love your videos can we all just appreciate how much effort goes into them it’s fantastic thank you Chris fix
Thanks a lot!
Such a joy to watch a true craftsman at work - masterly. One word of warning though: Chris made that whole job look ridiculously easy, but it really isn’t; it takes a lot of patience and a very keen eye. Good luck, people!
You just cannot beat a ChrisFix video.
oh yes... getting bodywork done is expensive for reason. Ive spent days on my cars and had worse results haha
This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you for the quality content!
This man is a gift to mankind!!! you're the best ever!
Thanks!
Awesome video Chris, I was waiting for something like this, I will go and do it to my car now too.
Thanks for inspiring car guys around the world.
I love all Chris's videos. He puts in a lot of effort and the results speaks for themselves.
Love form South Africa
Thanks a lot
I’m stoned. But he talks a million miles an hour . So much detail. Great video. Thank you
Love your Chanel and you Chris. You always teach me new things and so much. Even though I knew, a lot things already. My dad taught me growing up . Thank you for all your good knowledge and skills.
As always, Chris coming in clutch when you don't have anything to watch. Thanks for the videos, it's not gonna be long before I get my own car so your videos are so helpful!
Just go to Goodwill store and buy some Hot Wheels 👴
I just love how I know the idea of the things that chris does in his videos, I just watch them since they are so entertaining and satisfying to watch lol
I'm beyond awed at how well this turned out-in your freakin' driveway no less! Videos like this really helps one appreciate the work that goes into this kinda stuff, and what you're paying for if you end up needing body repair. Of course professional shops have an advantage, but the basic process is the same. Whether someone takes on the challenge themself, or takes it to a professional, this was wonderfully informative and so much fun to watch! ❤
You've made me want to work on my truck. We live in a throw away society where if something isn't working the way it should, people tend to throw it away. I've watched your videos to for years and I learn something new everytime. Your vidoes have kept my truck on the road even though it should've died years ago. I appreciate it man keep the videos coming
Hey Chris,
I think I speak for everyone and we would love to see another video or on the driftstang especially that supercharger kit and what you’ve done to it over the years!
Love you man
And keep up the great work! 😁
Ur the best mechanic man. I can speak for us all that we really appreciate your in-depth help and your time to give us these tips and tricks. Watching ur videos saved me and others tons and tons of money.
He's not even a mechanic lol
Best mechanic... Idk about that man
@@smallbeans101 Far from a good mechanic some of the methods he uses are a big no
Definitely no mechanic, someone making money off of people's ignorance. Exactly why we can't hire professionals anymore because of watching these videos .
Chris. You're incredibly talented. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Thanks a lot! I hope you guys are learning a lot!!! That’s my goal!
The best tutorial i have ever seen on car bodywork repair! Shame this was not available 30 years ago when I repaired my car, never heard of glazing putty. well done Sir 🤩
As always vry thorough and good tips. Everything I myself have learned the hard way over 50yrs of personal experience. 2 things I would have additionally done is 1. Use a sandable primer to help fill in any pöble pin holes or scratches not seen. 2nd would have washed down the driveway prior to painting to stop dust or dirt flying up into the fresh paint, this also helps from staining the driveway with overspray.
That wrap looks clean at the end! I wish I saw this video a few weeks earlier, I just traded in my 05 TL and it had some scratches and dents on it just like these. Could have gotten a little more for it but oh well. Thanks for the great content!
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix you got it! Long time viewer, can’t wait to have a garage some day soon and have a few project cars, then I’ll be watching even more of your videos 😅 keep up the great work and content!
I watched this video and was then able to fix dents in my Subaru. It turned out great. Thanks for this video.
Just found this channel and I fn love it!!
My doctor just mentioned I might have a form of ocd.. so it seriously helps..like asmr for my anxiety lol..
Haven't stopped watching in and hour and a half!
Always liked detail work and cleaning my own car to make it look nice and keep care of it..also helps anxiety Also so imformative!!
Absolutely LOVE your vid’s Chris. I’m only 12 and I’m addicted to your videos. I can’t wait till I can drive. Keep it up
P.S love the driftstang
I’m glad you love the videos! Thanks a lot!
Np🙂
Great explanation as always. Right into the point, well detailed, and attention grabbing. Great job and thank you for all your tips.
Hey ChrisFix just wanna say thank you for these videos man! I always thought working on cars was super complex but now I flip cars as a side hustle because of your videos. So thanks for making me money😁
Chris - great video! One suggestion that I always make - as long as you are ordering pro grade filler and glaze you might as well pick up a quart of pro grade grease and wax remover to clean the panel before doing anything else. This can prevent a potential un-repairable case of fish eyes.
I love learning from Chris 😁
This was very helpful. Every time I use my car in a drug transaction or flee the police in a man hunt I seem to acquire unsightly bullet holes in the bodywork. I will use your methods to repair these.
You can place those decals over the holes... you know, the decals that look like bullet holes. Nobody would ever guess!
@@flagmichael genius level idea!
Chris, you never cease to inspire me! Thank you.
Love the surprise at the end.. plan on wrapping my car by myself and needed to do some prep-work. Great video!