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 RUclipsr 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.
He's the best automotive RUclipsr 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 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.
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.
@@MrGolov-te5eb I suggest going over it with with some 600 grit sand paper (wet sand) before applying another layer of clear coat and follow the overspray technique. I would also practice first, or at least start on the rear to get some practice where it is not as visible. Good luck.
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 RUclipsrs 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.
"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
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 so so much work and so so intimidating for dents T.T. My entire body just cringed when I saw the sanded down exposed metal on the car door. I don't think this DIY is for the fainted hearts ... I'm really interested to know how many normal Joes were brave enough to do this DIY, how many attempted, and how many were successful.
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.
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?
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!
A tip for people spray painting outside, wet your driveway beforehand, this way any dust you kick up or that floats qround if it touches the ground itll 'stick' to the water
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
this video actually had me amazed. I have never seen anyone so creative, who thinks to tuck the tape in? I would've messed up without this video. thank u
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 RUclips 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 😂
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
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.
Most car channels start doing videos for the average guy and end up talking about Lamborghinis or half a million dollar cars. Chrisfix it's a true car channel for guys that like cars. You are a cool guy.
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.
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.
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 RUclips do
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.
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.
Amazes me how good Chris is at RUclips 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.
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.
hey y’all. quick tip from a fellow body man. 1. if you’re repairing a panel with removable parts, like the door handle for example in the video, take it out. painting with it removed will greatly reduce chances of peeling and allow the paint and clear to seal better towards the edges. 2. when wet sanding and/or buffing, be VERY careful not going directly on the edge of the panel or on hard body lines, especially if you’re using a spray can. edges and body lines will naturally have the thinnest layer of the base coat and clear so it’d be best to just glide over it when sanding close. this is coming from someone who’s burned through a handful of panels. if you’re new to the body world, it’s almost expected of you to burn through. overall great video! much love from western KY!
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.
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.
Dude seriously, in my garage, I did an entire Camaro with basic sanding, Bondo, more basic sanding and off-the-shelf metallic spray paint. One day. It looked beautiful. All that sanding and buffing, wow. Who the heck has time for that?!
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.
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
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).
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
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!
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.
I love your videos and am addicted to them. I had a thought about the original paper used for measurement: place it in a plastic bag like you did with the cardboard and it will remain clean for each time you use it. Thank you for all your brilliant videos.
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 .
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.
You probably be like ChrisFix has 9.26M subs and he still working in his driveway. But this is the reason why I'm a subscriber, he brings you tutorials from the perspective of a normal person without fancy shop tools, car lifts, etc.
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
Chris, your video is the best RUclips 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!
Chris Fix, you are an honorary Canadian. One of the most competent and entertaining people and therefore, channels on RUclips, hosted by a Pro. Man, you parents must be proud of you.
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!
Dude, you’re videos are excellent… when you opened that door up, I knew someone was serious, and when you showed the wrap, it all come together… wow, excellent job,
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
Great video! I think it would be great if you would mention a difficulty level (for example easy, medium, hard) because sometimes it's hard to judge because in your videos you make everything look easy ^^
Personally in my experience as a mechanic working on cars it really isnt about skill or difficulty level its mostly about having the right tools to do the job right for example u can give a guy with 30+ years as a mechanic the completely wrong tool set and right instructions but give a guy whos only been working on cars for a month the right tools and right instructions and probably 8/10 times the 1 month guy will do it better
this one is kinda hard, although it's easy to sand and apply the filler, that process is fast and easy. you need some experience to paint with the spray cans, if you overspray the paint will drip and you'll need to sand the droplets, also, not having the dedicated painting room is a major problem, too much dust and insects that land on the fresh paint
I don't really agree to that, Because if the video says hard you'll have a small crowd willing to tackle the job. But then again if it shows easy you'll have many tackle a job. And then if it says neither of the above everyone will give it a try and a shot.
It might just be me, but every time I have tried to DIY auto paint it has been a complete disaster. The body work part actually goes fine, but the paint and clearcoat stage I always find a way to botch. These days I have enough money to just hire someone to do it, but if I were pressed for cash, the most I’d do is the prep (sanding, filling) and leave the paint to someone with a proper spray booth with guns and humidity control and lighting and all that stuff, plus the skill and patience i lack.
Hey Chris, I'd like to ask something, is there a good way to clean piano black surfaces in your car without scratching them? Piano black is such a good looking but a frustratingly hard surface to properly take care of. As always, thank you so much for great content! Keep up the hard work!
Usually if it’s regular trim, a microfiber cloth and interior cleaning spray does the trick. After maybe use a protectant for finger prints and whatnot
So a plush mircrofiber towel with a detailing spray works best. If it does get scratched this stuff will take the swirls out because eventually all piano black gets swirls: amzn.to/3PKjh5O
I think I heard of a trick for spraying with rattle cans. You warm up the can in warm water or using a heat gun carefully and it makes the paint come out much better. I haven’t tried it myself though.
there is actually a third way to do this. You can push the dent from behind in this case pull the door panel and the window off and pushed on the dent. Get a piece of two by four carve it into the shape of the inside of the door. If you push the dent out too far from the other side you put the piece of wood inside the door hold it and smack it with a rubber mallet you go back and forth into you like it. You keep doing that to all the dents. If you do it right you won't need body filler. But if you have to use body filler. Use as little body filler as you can. Body filler will crack over time if you use too much. They do make specialized tools pacifically for the job. This will take some skills and time. I like doing it chrisfix way when I sell a used car and score easy flip
I’ve been doing body work for a little while now and I’ve gotta say you’re going the extra mile even for body shop standards. One critique I would give is it would be way easier to remove the door handle, belt molding and door mirror instead of taping them off. Not to mention this can be done with hand tools fairly easily.
But why you didn't hit bends with a hammer from the inside of the door? Filler coud become thiner in time, because of thick layer of filler, and your dents will become visible again As I know it is important to use less filler as you can
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! ❤
Finally small dents i was waiting for this cause i usually see videos of bigger dents and cant find any dents like mine ChrisFix with the Save as always
Honestly I can’t thank you enough I just got a car maybe about two months ago and I messed up and hit a metal pole and gave it some nasty dents and I’ve been watching you for years and luckily I fixed it before my mom could see I’m glad I got to save her the stress thanks you so much I can’t tell you enough
Hey guys, today I'm going to show you how to clean and remove a dead body from your carpet. Now normally, you would use an industrial sized carpet steamer and lots of fancy chemicals, but you know I like to save you guys money, so today we'll be using my two year old toothbrush and some left over dishsoap from the kitchen. (room looks brand new after) joking, amazed how you get the results, thanks for posting.
If it’s a smaller hole you should be able to patch it, if it’s a larger one you can weld in some metal behind the hole or get a new primed/junkyard panel and paint it!
For those that have an electric sander: Always start by hand sanding. After body filler hand sand to till it's completely straight and uniform. Finish with the electric sander everything that you're going to paint with 320 grit and maybe 500 grit (depends on what paint you're using and what they recommend the final sanding step is)
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 RUclipsr 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.
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.
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.
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 💰 🤑 💸
He's the best automotive RUclipsr 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".
@@juvenito3489 for sure
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.
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!
Thanks for sharing 😎
@@AR-mb3idI used a different clear coat than in this video and my finish turned out satin. How do I fix that?
@@MrGolov-te5eb I suggest going over it with with some 600 grit sand paper (wet sand) before applying another layer of clear coat and follow the overspray technique. I would also practice first, or at least start on the rear to get some practice where it is not as visible. Good luck.
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 RUclipsrs 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.
r/nononoyes
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.
"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.
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!!!
This is so so much work and so so intimidating for dents T.T. My entire body just cringed when I saw the sanded down exposed metal on the car door. I don't think this DIY is for the fainted hearts ... I'm really interested to know how many normal Joes were brave enough to do this DIY, how many attempted, and how many were successful.
I was successful with filling the holes. But I’m not successful with the glossy finish.
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.
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?
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
A tip for people spray painting outside, wet your driveway beforehand, this way any dust you kick up or that floats qround if it touches the ground itll 'stick' to the water
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.
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
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 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 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.
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.
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.
this video actually had me amazed. I have never seen anyone so creative, who thinks to tuck the tape in? I would've messed up without this video. thank u
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 RUclips 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!"
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
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!
Most car channels start doing videos for the average guy and end up talking about Lamborghinis or half a million dollar cars. Chrisfix it's a true car channel for guys that like cars. You are a cool guy.
The point of my videos has always been to make videos to help people learn how to fix cars!
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
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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Awesome!
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.
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 RUclips 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!
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!
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.
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.
Amazes me how good Chris is at RUclips 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.
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.😂
This guys either from the projects or from the middle of nowhere in Kentucky
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!
I watched this video and was then able to fix dents in my Subaru. It turned out great. Thanks for this video.
hey y’all. quick tip from a fellow body man. 1. if you’re repairing a panel with removable parts, like the door handle for example in the video, take it out. painting with it removed will greatly reduce chances of peeling and allow the paint and clear to seal better towards the edges. 2. when wet sanding and/or buffing, be VERY careful not going directly on the edge of the panel or on hard body lines, especially if you’re using a spray can. edges and body lines will naturally have the thinnest layer of the base coat and clear so it’d be best to just glide over it when sanding close. this is coming from someone who’s burned through a handful of panels. if you’re new to the body world, it’s almost expected of you to burn through. overall great video! much love from western KY!
Totally agree about the handle...so unprofessional to keep it on let alone not taped off lol
@@feras04 I was swearing at the screen, watching him leave the door handle and painting over it all like that!
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.
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.
Dude seriously, in my garage, I did an entire Camaro with basic sanding, Bondo, more basic sanding and off-the-shelf metallic spray paint. One day. It looked beautiful. All that sanding and buffing, wow. Who the heck has time for that?!
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?
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
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).
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
Chris, congratulations on trending. You give people so much confidence on tackling projects on their own!!! I appreciate your work!
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!
Perfect A-Z instruction with the best attitude on RUclips. 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!
This is the most comprehensive video I've seen yet - you mentioned just about every single small issue but by bit that I have. Excellent.
Thanks!
This is just about the best quality content you can consume on YT. Huge shoutout to Chris!
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
Been watching Chris for about more than 5 years now. Excellent job buddy 👏
I love your videos and am addicted to them. I had a thought about the original paper used for measurement: place it in a plastic bag like you did with the cardboard and it will remain clean for each time you use it. Thank you for all your brilliant videos.
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 .
I watch a lot of diy videos and the way this guy does them makes it so simple to follow , definitely the best on RUclips
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
You probably be like ChrisFix has 9.26M subs and he still working in his driveway. But this is the reason why I'm a subscriber, he brings you tutorials from the perspective of a normal person without fancy shop tools, car lifts, etc.
Thanks! People don’t realize how much more work and energy it takes but it’s worth it for the exact reason you mention.
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
Hey guys Chrisfix here, and today imma show you how to repair dents and bullet holes from the opps!!
Chris, you never disappoint...for a 30 min video full of info it sure went fast. Nice wrap as well! 🤘
Chris, your video is the best RUclips 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?
I’m stoned. But he talks a million miles an hour . So much detail. Great video. Thank you
What an awesome video Chris and Hella helpful for people who like to diy or on a tight budget
Thanks a lot!
Chris Fix, you are an honorary Canadian. One of the most competent and entertaining people and therefore, channels on RUclips, hosted by a Pro. Man, you parents must be proud of you.
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!
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🙂
Dude, you’re videos are excellent… when you opened that door up, I knew someone was serious, and when you showed the wrap, it all come together… wow, excellent job,
I was not expecting that ending. Amazing job Chris. You’ve taught me so much!
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!
Great video! I think it would be great if you would mention a difficulty level (for example easy, medium, hard) because sometimes it's hard to judge because in your videos you make everything look easy ^^
Personally in my experience as a mechanic working on cars it really isnt about skill or difficulty level its mostly about having the right tools to do the job right for example u can give a guy with 30+ years as a mechanic the completely wrong tool set and right instructions but give a guy whos only been working on cars for a month the right tools and right instructions and probably 8/10 times the 1 month guy will do it better
this one is kinda hard, although it's easy to sand and apply the filler, that process is fast and easy. you need some experience to paint with the spray cans, if you overspray the paint will drip and you'll need to sand the droplets, also, not having the dedicated painting room is a major problem, too much dust and insects that land on the fresh paint
I don't really agree to that, Because if the video says hard you'll have a small crowd willing to tackle the job. But then again if it shows easy you'll have many tackle a job.
And then if it says neither of the above everyone will give it a try and a shot.
@@Oscar4u69 yea maybe this video wasnt great for my example but it applies to most of his videos
It might just be me, but every time I have tried to DIY auto paint it has been a complete disaster. The body work part actually goes fine, but the paint and clearcoat stage I always find a way to botch. These days I have enough money to just hire someone to do it, but if I were pressed for cash, the most I’d do is the prep (sanding, filling) and leave the paint to someone with a proper spray booth with guns and humidity control and lighting and all that stuff, plus the skill and patience i lack.
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!
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.
Hey Chris, I'd like to ask something, is there a good way to clean piano black surfaces in your car without scratching them? Piano black is such a good looking but a frustratingly hard surface to properly take care of. As always, thank you so much for great content! Keep up the hard work!
Usually if it’s regular trim, a microfiber cloth and interior cleaning spray does the trick. After maybe use a protectant for finger prints and whatnot
So a plush mircrofiber towel with a detailing spray works best. If it does get scratched this stuff will take the swirls out because eventually all piano black gets swirls: amzn.to/3PKjh5O
@@chrisfix thanks man! Appreciate it!
I think I heard of a trick for spraying with rattle cans. You warm up the can in warm water or using a heat gun carefully and it makes the paint come out much better. I haven’t tried it myself though.
there is actually a third way to do this. You can push the dent from behind in this case pull the door panel and the window off and pushed on the dent. Get a piece of two by four carve it into the shape of the inside of the door. If you push the dent out too far from the other side you put the piece of wood inside the door hold it and smack it with a rubber mallet you go back and forth into you like it. You keep doing that to all the dents. If you do it right you won't need body filler. But if you have to use body filler. Use as little body filler as you can. Body filler will crack over time if you use too much. They do make specialized tools pacifically for the job. This will take some skills and time. I like doing it chrisfix way when I sell a used car and score easy flip
I’ve been doing body work for a little while now and I’ve gotta say you’re going the extra mile even for body shop standards. One critique I would give is it would be way easier to remove the door handle, belt molding and door mirror instead of taping them off. Not to mention this can be done with hand tools fairly easily.
removing handle and mirrors wouldnt really be easier than taping it. Would that be a proper way ? yes but not really easier. Quite the opposite.
I love learning from 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!
Your videos are awesome!! Iv done alot of work on my cars because of your videos thank you!
That’s what I like to hear! Thanks a lot!
Ditto!
@@chrisfix you got a patreon?
But why you didn't hit bends with a hammer from the inside of the door? Filler coud become thiner in time, because of thick layer of filler, and your dents will become visible again
As I know it is important to use less filler as you can
Keep up the great work Chris 😀
Thanks!
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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! ❤
Chris is like the dad I never had
I sat on the toilet for 28 minutes to watch this video
Finally small dents i was waiting for this cause i usually see videos of bigger dents and cant find any dents like mine ChrisFix with the Save as always
This will work perfectly for you then!
Honestly I can’t thank you enough I just got a car maybe about two months ago and I messed up and hit a metal pole and gave it some nasty dents and I’ve been watching you for years and luckily I fixed it before my mom could see I’m glad I got to save her the stress thanks you so much I can’t tell you enough
Great explanation as always. Right into the point, well detailed, and attention grabbing. Great job and thank you for all your tips.
Does it work with aluminum hoods?
Yes just make sure it's clean
@@chrisfix Thank you so much. You are very helpful.!
Thanks for always putting out great content 👏
Thanks!
@@chrisfix what inspires tou to do this content?
Hey guys, today I'm going to show you how to clean and remove a dead body from your carpet. Now normally, you would use an industrial sized carpet steamer and lots of fancy chemicals, but you know I like to save you guys money, so today we'll be using my two year old toothbrush and some left over dishsoap from the kitchen. (room looks brand new after)
joking, amazed how you get the results, thanks for posting.
Your videos are awesome man! Very inspiring! Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to making these!
What a great video! I feel like I could do this now.
No Reason, but how do you remove bullet holes?
take a spoon and solder it to the car
If your asking for real it all depends where it is if it's the hood of the car you can take a part of metal and weld it on
If it’s a smaller hole you should be able to patch it, if it’s a larger one you can weld in some metal behind the hole or get a new primed/junkyard panel and paint it!
This guy by far hands down has some of the best tutorials that I have seen. Very detailed...👍
Awesome video, loved every min of it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
For those that have an electric sander:
Always start by hand sanding.
After body filler hand sand to till it's completely straight and uniform.
Finish with the electric sander everything that you're going to paint with 320 grit and maybe 500 grit (depends on what paint you're using and what they recommend the final sanding step is)