Write-off doesn't mean it's free, especially when you (instead parent entity) are the one handling all the costs of business. All it means is that it's taxed less, and even that still depends depending on type of expense and specific industry.
But it takes a huge chunk off something which probably wasn't very expensive to start out with. Sounds like tax laws are more complex in the US, ours are pretty simple, here I'd get around 45% of the cost of a non-asset/amortized business expense off my tax bill - 30% of earnings and 15% off consumer taxes (GST) - plus there are some other bits and pieces like accident compensation that come off wages that would make it a little more than this.
Just a safety warning, some vehicles have a capacitor for the airbag circuit that can hold voltage for up to 30 minutes after the battery is disconnected. Don't want anybody getting killed from an unintended airbag deployment 👍 Always follow manufacturer specified steps for removing your airbag
Hey Chris an easy way to reverse engineer that steering wheel cover is with the old one. Since yours came off in an easy manner if you add a little bit of steam to the old on and flatten it on you can actually just trace the old covers pattern onto the new material and it will have an even tighter fit to the wheel. Also for the seam when you stitch both ends together instead of knotching out in the rubber on the wheel if you press the seam open it will lay flush without having to remove any rubber. You can usually press a seam open with an iron. If the material you are working with should not be ironed directly use a low heat setting on an Iron and a piece of cotton cloth on top the press it open. This step does take a little more effort however the front stitching where the seam is will look really smooth and clean with the added work. If you ever tackle any more upholstery just remember to press open your seams after you sew them. This just helps all the seams to lay flat and flush, if you are doing a top stitch on anything you can also top stitch after you press the seam and this will help the material look super clean and flush. Enjoy :D
I"ve watched your videos for years. You've taught me how to charge my AC and get an old S10 working like a champ. Now, I've got a 03 Mustang GT and chiseling away at some projects and here you are! Thanks for this archive of awesome! I hope things are all going your way!
No other car channel would talk about cutting along the bias like that. The attention to detail i keep finding binge watching your videos is amazing. Thanks so much for getting me hella into cars
You are incredible. I'm a mechanic retired 50 years at the business. There are not many people around that do this quality of work anymore. Usually only in restoration shops. It's sad everything moves so fast and is throw away. The old days when we would fix everything make parts is pretty much gone. Great job. Highest compliments
Just seeing your hands moving with your voice is kind of magical to the learning process . You are very good and certainly a talented person .. Really like your videos . Thanks a lot.
Man, this is crazy thorough, I never would've thought of cutting a channel in the wheel for the seam to sit flat. Looks really professional. One tip if people have trouble cutting a straight line with scissors is you can use a rotary cutter and a cutting mat, makes it easy and fast to cut straight lines in fabric and stuff like that.
I just wanna say thank you, honestly as a teen I was scared about anything with Cars, but last week you helped me replace a water pump, a CV axle and strip down my first car! please keep making Vids and helping people.
Sorry you went through so much trouble just to upload this video. I hope you know we all appreciate the info you provide us with on every video you do. Thank you Chris for all that you do
Justin Kleeberger changing a wheel is one thing, changing a tire is a completely different matter. Don't even try to balance the wheel at home, should you succeed changing the tyre without damaging either the tyre or the rim. ;)
me too...im a car guy......and the efforts and details that chris puts into his video is just MARVELOUS!!!!! It forces us to watch even if we wont do it!!!! So Satisfying videos to be honest!!!!
That’s pretty darn impressive Chris! I’m usually the one tackling those jobs that 90% won’t or find things get too difficult and time consuming - I tip my hat off to you on this one. Great job.
Top Tip. If your steering wheel doesn't require a puller and can be done with a bit of brute force, screw the nut/bolt back in a few threads before pulling. This will stop you from punching yourself in the face with your steering wheel.
@@senadmady1238 same to me i change the oil, filters and all the maintenance on my mom and dad cars and i upgrade the speakers of bode cars becouse oem pioneer and bose speakers are not that good and instead i install some JL Audio c5 speakers and sounds very crispy.
I'll get a steering wheel from the junkyard then recover it. I LOVE this vid, great camera work, lighting and I can understand every word you say. You have SO many good ideas.
@@chrisfix Hahahah seriously? I didn't notice anyway is time to remove it pick a nicer steering wheel that is suitable with drifting...you may not believe it but that big stock steering wheel is making it harder for racing Why don't you just change it?
They'll come my man, just keep making these amazing videos. Personally I'd like to see more of your amazing special effects. Snapping your fingers to clean your bench blew my mind ;)
If the steering wheel has never been removed before and it is crooked while driving straight, you have an alignment problem. Don't do this to straighten your steering wheel and instead, get your alignment checked.
It really depends on the car. I was hoping to do a little adjustment when I replaced my steering wheel, but the steel pegs coming out of the clockspring suggested otherwise.
if your steering wheel is off you should look at the tie rods/ tie rod ends and other suspension components, you may also want to see about having the vehicle aligned. i recommend shops like Firestone complete auto care that offer lifetime alignments. so that if you ever have the problem again you don't have to pay again. alignments can be expensive depending on the area and type of vehicle.
I don't even planning to do anything to my dad's car cuz nothing major wrong with it but i still watch every video, even video like tutorial how to change the clutch i still watch it cuz i really like your explanation n ofc your camera angle.
BOT Bob lmao hes like its totally simple. just get some leather, have a steering wheel puller, unplug the air bag and make sure it doesnt explode in your face, be a mathmetcian and seamstress, have a couple of days to do this....
Chris I love you videos first of all secondly, I was so frustrated with the car I just bought from someone off Facebook market I cried and just gave up to the point I don’t even want to look at the car. 😕and as a single mom I don’t have much money, but seeing your videos gave me hope that I can fix the car up without lots of money. So I have. A request, something that is in dire need for me and I am completely lost about and I have already took a shot at it and totally messed it up, hopefully you can give me some pointers and or a video on how to do headliner on a beetle with your own fabric
If you wanna go into business, hit me up. I'm a mechanic/technician/partschanger. Could both turn a profit and do some charity work for those who can't afford certain repairs.
Another home run video.I just bought a 2009 F-150 with a steering wheel like the one in the video and I was wondering how to make it nice again and then you're vid pops up.Life is good again,thanks Chris.
Don't worry Chris "it looks professional like I took it somewhere and got it done " bro honestly half the crooks out there doing steering wheel repair skip all those steps to hurry and get paid instead of going the extra mile to give it a longer life bro you are 100% the most professional person I've ever seen hope you respond to this hence 4yr old video still a hit cheers 🥂
Nice work. I have a 94' stang, thankfully when I bought it, the steering wheel was in great condition, but I have to say, that steering wheel literally looks brand new, that is sweet.
Yep. I enjoy Chris' videos & he's a guy's guy... but some of his little projects are better left to the GSEDIY (get somebody else to DIY) & NOT the DYM (do it myself). LOL
Yeah this is a reuphostered steering wheel. I personally do car recon work, and all we wouldve done is dyed the steering wheel and it looks just as good. Our work is extremely satisfying, in my opinion.
Whayo AjRed YT this makes so much more sense now that I think about it. I thought this mans was in his early twenties at the MOST. No wonder he yields so much knowledge 😂
That was a fun video. I did this about 12 years ago with a "kit" I got online (pre-cut leather, thread included.) It was a very rewarding project, but a real pain; your enthusiasm ALMOST makes me want to do it again....
Awesome video like always! I noticed that when you peeled off the old leather from the steering wheel, it looked like it had been glued all underneath before they stitched it closed. Wouldn't it have also been a good idea to add glue all around in the inside of the new leather just so that later down the road it doesn't become loose?
The glue was for the rubber. The glue I used on the spokes is plenty to "hold it in place" but in reality, the stitches hold it in place. That thing isnt budging!
Hi Chris, my name is Christian from Germany and i wanna thank you to upload all these vids, because it helps me in twice. First leran more about tecnical knowing of cars (exspacaly amrerican cars) and second one is level up my english experience. I like the way you explain all the steps you do, because there a so exactly and easy to understand, also people are not able to understand the language understand what you meaning. So an Thank you again for posting all these intersting stuff and im greatful for all the coming up stuff. God Bles. Chris
Thank you. I'm going to watch all of his videos that way now lol. Something about a "drunk" guy flawlessly wrapping a steering wheel with leather really appeals to me :P
Love how concise you are with your videos. Straight to the point. No dumb music or intros, jokes, comments off subject. 123 this is how you do it. Love it!!
Yeah, I would agree. Some other mechanics who do videos throw in a lot of comedy relief for some reason. Chris has his "soapy wooder" bottle and his April Fool videos with the "3 or 4 ugga duggas," but Chris doesn't overdo it. It's just enough to put a smile on your face or a quick chuckle, then it's back to business. It's a refreshing change.
You did a great job, I do have two suggestions. Using a pair of needlenose pliers to push/pull the needles through the material will save your fingers and if you take a hammer you can pound that bottom seam flat so you don't need to cut a divot into the bottom of the wheel.
@@chrisfix Man I am 14 years old but I realy love cars I don't have a car , I didn't drive before , I don't have the permission to have a license yet but I loved you because it is the best channel about cars I had ever seen ❤❤
Chris, you are so smooth and have energy plus you let us know problems can occur as a part of learning. You do not block yourself by having attitude it can't go wrong. You are an inspiration.
This guy is so entertaining i dont even own a car and í have watch like all of his vidoes i am now professional with cars when i get one when am 18 aka next year i will surely have a clue what am doing thanks chris :D !
I'm impressed that you did the leather cover from scratch. I used Loncky brand pre-cut leather steering wheel cover bought from Amazon. Good reviews, good quality, vehicle-specific options with holes. In the reviews, people post how long it took them to do this so it was a challenge. It took me about 8 hrs to do mine and I tried with steering wheel off but quickly reinstalled it because I couldn't get the right leverage for this. The choice is yours as to the pattern of stitching but I used a single needle method running all one way, then worked my way back.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you making videos like this. Your channel has saved me thousands of dollars. I know it sounds like a cheesy infomercial but it's true. I recently bought a 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee just so I can do all the fixes myself. I paid $500 for the Jeep and now that shit purrs like a kitten. That feeling you talk about in this video, the feeling of achievement is something I feel everyday I start up the Jeep. I have no-one to thank but myself... Well... and ChrisFix 😉
This sense of accomplishment from doing something yourself and then enjoying the results daily is exactly something you can't buy for thousands of dollars.
I'm addicted to these videos. My 07 Infiniti g35 is in good condition and doesn't need anything but I still love your videos. I'm glad you do what you do in a clear and simple way.
ChrisFix hey chrisfix i was wondering can you please make a drift video im in too drifting but i don t know how to drift if you could show me anyone with me
Chris is the type of friend that always does things with ease and makes it come out so perfect every time that it makes whatever you tried to do look like shit..
Did you just bought a steering wheel cover to just show that you don't like steering wheel covers? damn man, that's commitment. i love you.
Business expense write-off.
Oğulcan ACAR
He can return it anytime, but yeah, I'm agree with you, awesome job too.
Write-off doesn't mean it's free, especially when you (instead parent entity) are the one handling all the costs of business. All it means is that it's taxed less, and even that still depends depending on type of expense and specific industry.
He works for Advanced Auto so he probably just borrowed it and put it back on the rack after making the video.
But it takes a huge chunk off something which probably wasn't very expensive to start out with. Sounds like tax laws are more complex in the US, ours are pretty simple, here I'd get around 45% of the cost of a non-asset/amortized business expense off my tax bill - 30% of earnings and 15% off consumer taxes (GST) - plus there are some other bits and pieces like accident compensation that come off wages that would make it a little more than this.
Just a safety warning, some vehicles have a capacitor for the airbag circuit that can hold voltage for up to 30 minutes after the battery is disconnected. Don't want anybody getting killed from an unintended airbag deployment 👍 Always follow manufacturer specified steps for removing your airbag
Eric Smith This needs more likes! Safety is priority.
Vontae Davis #ShutDownCB #Elite21 saefty ish number one proirity
Vontae Davis #ShutDownCB #Elite21 Crazy Russian Hacker! 😅
Philip Scott Yaasss Lmao
Shhhh.... Don't ruin the surprise...
Hey Chris an easy way to reverse engineer that steering wheel cover is with the old one. Since yours came off in an easy manner if you add a little bit of steam to the old on and flatten it on you can actually just trace the old covers pattern onto the new material and it will have an even tighter fit to the wheel. Also for the seam when you stitch both ends together instead of knotching out in the rubber on the wheel if you press the seam open it will lay flush without having to remove any rubber. You can usually press a seam open with an iron. If the material you are working with should not be ironed directly use a low heat setting on an Iron and a piece of cotton cloth on top the press it open. This step does take a little more effort however the front stitching where the seam is will look really smooth and clean with the added work. If you ever tackle any more upholstery just remember to press open your seams after you sew them. This just helps all the seams to lay flat and flush, if you are doing a top stitch on anything you can also top stitch after you press the seam and this will help the material look super clean and flush. Enjoy :D
What a great tip, I hope we all learn from your advice.
Mmmkkkkkkm
Can you please make a demonstration video?
I"ve watched your videos for years. You've taught me how to charge my AC and get an old S10 working like a champ. Now, I've got a 03 Mustang GT and chiseling away at some projects and here you are! Thanks for this archive of awesome! I hope things are all going your way!
That's what I like to hear! Thanks a lot!
After 2 years, he still replies. That’s why you are the best RUclipsr, keep doing what you’re doing man!
Yea
LOL 3 years ago
Because he has a notification.
@@malaysiaempireball6220 you think?
@@malaysiaempireball6220 Well if Chris has notifications on then he better had good luck seeing a lot of notifications
Anyone else wish Chris would post more often?
I do!
Jared P Good quality takes time though
死んだ 死んだ Idc what he does, I just like his videos
死んだ 死んだ the last thing he needs to do is become one of those stupid vlogging channels. Just too cluttery and annoying.
quality over quantity
No other car channel would talk about cutting along the bias like that. The attention to detail i keep finding binge watching your videos is amazing. Thanks so much for getting me hella into cars
I swear this man has the knowledge of the entire human race. Chris Fix, you're amazing.
Haha thanks Ryan. I def don’t know everything but I like to learn new stuff and try it!
@@chrisfix 4 years and still sending replies! That’s true dedication!
Wow he still replies
Your determination to do things properly and figure out an easy process is very impressive.
Thank you!
Lyla Christopherson .
🌟 determination / undertale reference
His lighting and camera work are excellent AND you can understand EVERY word he says.
You are incredible. I'm a mechanic retired 50 years at the business. There are not many people around that do this quality of work anymore. Usually only in restoration shops. It's sad everything moves so fast and is throw away. The old days when we would fix everything make parts is pretty much gone. Great job. Highest compliments
I don’t even own a car but this guy my makes me happy
Me too
Same
Everyone can agree
Same
Ikn
The outcome of just removing the old leather looks good enough for me.
Same for me I bought a spare one that I might re-wrap later when I get tired of it
You're giving it way too much credit calling it "leather" lol
@@faisal3398 🤣
@@faisal3398 I forgot the "p" pleather.
So we didn't need to remove the steering wheel. Just cut it and clean it
Chris literally makes everything look easy and i love him for that! who else?
When you break it all down, it is all pretty easy! The hard part is learning what to do, which is where I come in :)
ChrisFix How exactly did you or do you learn everything you know? Do you google it then practice till it looks sexy???
Chris is the best RUclipsr ever!! you help me a lot man!
Supra Works great! Yes I love him for that!
The magic of editing :D
Just seeing your hands moving with your voice is kind of magical to the learning process . You are very good and certainly a talented person .. Really like your videos . Thanks a lot.
Thank you
I'm so mad that you also know how to sew and do what is essentially leatherwork in addition to being a fantastic mechanic.
thats so basic sewing anyone can do it
@@yeahnoway111 And thats where you're wrong. Many people don't know how to sew, even the basics
ass we all know ur wrong
Maybe he was a cosplayer and learned how to sew making Spider-Man/Deadpool costumes.
@@oldmanonyoutube nah, i bet he was cosplaying nekopara
Man, this is crazy thorough, I never would've thought of cutting a channel in the wheel for the seam to sit flat. Looks really professional. One tip if people have trouble cutting a straight line with scissors is you can use a rotary cutter and a cutting mat, makes it easy and fast to cut straight lines in fabric and stuff like that.
To remove the airbag just pull the **BAM!!!**
HAHA!
MADE me laugh
LOL Good one!
Looool
هههههههه 😂😂😂
Never planning on doing this but satisfying to watch
MezaCortez5 right
My exact thoughts also! very impressed, but fuck that! I'd definitely have settled for the stripped wheel that Chris was tempted by!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I just wanna say thank you, honestly as a teen I was scared about anything with Cars, but last week you helped me replace a water pump, a CV axle and strip down my first car! please keep making Vids and helping people.
That is awesome! Nice work! I am glad the videos have been helpful! That is the goal!
I see that Chris is still replying to comments 6 years later on a video with 11M views, what a real one. ❤
Chris do you have a Patreon or a donation box? You've helped me so much, I wanna help you back!
You can help by watching the videos, sharing the channel, and learning! Your support is what keeps me going!
You're a beast man!
Essentially pro bono... legendary youtuber right here! About to do struts & brakes because of this legend.
Sorry you went through so much trouble just to upload this video. I hope you know we all appreciate the info you provide us with on every video you do. Thank you Chris for all that you do
Is it weird that I'm 15 and don't even own a car but I still watch every single video of Chris
+ivan hernandez not at all! By the time you start driving you will know more about your car than most people on the road.
Lol im just 13
Yo I've been watching this since I was 12.
Justin Kleeberger changing a wheel is one thing, changing a tire is a completely different matter. Don't even try to balance the wheel at home, should you succeed changing the tyre without damaging either the tyre or the rim. ;)
me too...im a car guy......and the efforts and details that chris puts into his video is just MARVELOUS!!!!! It forces us to watch even if we wont do it!!!! So Satisfying videos to be honest!!!!
That’s pretty darn impressive Chris! I’m usually the one tackling those jobs that 90% won’t or find things get too difficult and time consuming - I tip my hat off to you on this one. Great job.
Top Tip. If your steering wheel doesn't require a puller and can be done with a bit of brute force, screw the nut/bolt back in a few threads before pulling. This will stop you from punching yourself in the face with your steering wheel.
Nobody that I know wants a bloody nose. Good advice. :-)
Matthew Lock I learned my lesson lmao
I bet you said a few "colorful" words LOL
I don't think there's a word I didnt say lol.
LOL Matty lock. Good advice man.
ChrisFix: Remove the battery connection so the airbag doesn’t have any power.
Me: *Laughs in 1974*
Jon The Otaku - AF5000
Also Me: *Laughs in 1989*
Nissan 240sx 🤟🏼
ididitsolo Kinda unknown car: Bricklin SV-1 😁
@@cakebop Laughs in 1987
Old crazy man laughing on throne: YOU HAVE NO POWER HERE
Me: Laughs in 2008 because Brazil doesn't give a crap for car safety
You know you’re a fan when you don’t own a mustang nor does your steering even come close to being in need of replacement
Omg same. I dont even have a car but I love watching these videos
Ik i just like fixing my dads car, my moms and my sisters because I’m the youngest and i get a car next year
Or when you dont have a car
juan espinoza yeah that too
@@senadmady1238 same to me i change the oil, filters and all the maintenance on my mom and dad cars and i upgrade the speakers of bode cars becouse oem pioneer and bose speakers are not that good and instead i install some JL Audio c5 speakers and sounds very crispy.
Chris your way looks like it comes out so much better than a wheelskins cover. The wheelskins covers feels so thick over the existing worn out cover
Chris fix by far has the best tips of any car guy Chanel 👍🏻
Thanks a lot!
I'll get a steering wheel from the junkyard then recover it. I LOVE this vid, great camera work, lighting and I can understand every word you say. You have SO many good ideas.
Awesome! I am glad you enjoyed the video!
thank you for letting me know how to replace a whole transmission while i was high as a bat and freaking out your voice is calming
Glad the videos are helpful!
gold
Doing the stitching must have took a lot of dedication and patience, I’m amazed
As someone who studied fashion in college and does a lot of sewing, I am very impressed by your textile knowledge!
You're really beautiful!!
Just saying
Yeah but his steering wheel turn into crap a year later
@@demetrisa.8571 the steering wheel still looks fine. That clip in the clockspring video was from when I did this LOL
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix Hahahah seriously? I didn't notice anyway is time to remove it pick a nicer steering wheel that is suitable with drifting...you may not believe it but that big stock steering wheel is making it harder for racing
Why don't you just change it?
Now every time you're stuck in traffic, you'll be focused on and picking at the parts you wished you did better. lol.
haha I am actually completely happy with everything about the new cover so I dont have to worry about that!
ChrisFix you da man
ChrisFix
L. Yeah ChrisFix
who else watches his vids just for watching and not for real use
Glad you enjoy the videos
@ChrisFix keep up the great work man!
Stephen Ramnarine this might come in handy someday
Stephen Ramnarine watch my auto channel if you like watching :)
Stephen Ramnarine me
The factthat chris gets RIGHT to the point in the start of the vid is what makes him so good
Everyone sleeping on my boy Chris where the BIG ASS SPONSORSHIPS!
+chico #truth
They'll come my man, just keep making these amazing videos. Personally I'd like to see more of your amazing special effects. Snapping your fingers to clean your bench blew my mind ;)
chico Isi
You know you're watching ChrisFix when sewing looks manly
All men should know how to sew. Used to be a necessity.
lol
I agree. My grandmother said the same thing when I was young and taught me how to hand stich and how to use a sewing machine. God rest her soul.
ChrisFix where do you find plastic cow skin for wrapping doughnut wheel in car?
Can you even walk with the size of your balls ? :p
I'm happy just to learn how to straighten a steering wheel. Nice.
Usually you need to align the car's toe alignment.
If the steering wheel has never been removed before and it is crooked while driving straight, you have an alignment problem. Don't do this to straighten your steering wheel and instead, get your alignment checked.
Actually, it can be wonky from manufacturer. On pre-2009 Korean cars, it was surprisingly common..
It really depends on the car. I was hoping to do a little adjustment when I replaced my steering wheel, but the steel pegs coming out of the clockspring suggested otherwise.
if your steering wheel is off you should look at the tie rods/ tie rod ends and other suspension components, you may also want to see about having the vehicle aligned. i recommend shops like Firestone complete auto care that offer lifetime alignments. so that if you ever have the problem again you don't have to pay again. alignments can be expensive depending on the area and type of vehicle.
I don't even planning to do anything to my dad's car cuz nothing major wrong with it but i still watch every video, even video like tutorial how to change the clutch i still watch it cuz i really like your explanation n ofc your camera angle.
I'm glad you are still watching the videos!
Colour code: Hearing Aid Beige
still somehow looks sexy though
LoL
LOL
Its always the cars with odd or unattractive paint and interior colors that survive lol
Dazed That's funny as shit
How to SUPER clean your engine bay video??
Marco Chaidez Hess! I agree! guys give this guy a bunch of likes for Chris to see.
ezsolutions2 same :/
He said once it gets warmer
Once it gets warmer. I was going to do it at the end of Fall but it dropped in temp real quickly so this spring!
ChrisFix Great! Thanks for the response man
Dude this is just like defusing a bomb.
BOT Bob lol
BOT Bob lmao hes like its totally simple. just get some leather, have a steering wheel puller, unplug the air bag and make sure it doesnt explode in your face, be a mathmetcian and seamstress, have a couple of days to do this....
Jan Banan ChrisFix isn't Roadkill
Chris I love you videos first of all secondly, I was so frustrated with the car I just bought from someone off Facebook market I cried and just gave up to the point I don’t even want to look at the car. 😕and as a single mom I don’t have much money, but seeing your videos gave me hope that I can fix the car up without lots of money. So I have. A request, something that is in dire need for me and I am completely lost about and I have already took a shot at it and totally messed it up, hopefully you can give me some pointers and or a video on how to do headliner on a beetle with your own fabric
Anyone else wish Chris had a garage we can go to get our cars fixed?
YEEEEEES!
I wish I had a garage myself haha
I'd invest in that, knowing quality work is done!
ChrisFix your youtube revenue should get you a garage :)
If you wanna go into business, hit me up. I'm a mechanic/technician/partschanger. Could both turn a profit and do some charity work for those who can't afford certain repairs.
Love your videos man! You should restore an old car, like so he can see
"so he can see"
lol imma give you a like for that
How does a person "old car"? Will it include driving *an* old car? P.S. Who's gonna see?
Just joking. :p I'm sure Chris would do great.
Another home run video.I just bought a 2009 F-150 with a steering wheel like the one in the video and I was wondering how to make it nice again and then you're vid pops up.Life is good again,thanks Chris.
Awesome! Let me know how it goes (take some pics)!
Hemi power you’re gonna have to worry a lot more that just a steering wheel on a ford, I’m just joking man.😂
Don't worry Chris "it looks professional like I took it somewhere and got it done " bro honestly half the crooks out there doing steering wheel repair skip all those steps to hurry and get paid instead of going the extra mile to give it a longer life bro you are 100% the most professional person I've ever seen hope you respond to this hence 4yr old video still a hit cheers 🥂
My life is complete again, a new video, new me. I am now an attack helicopter until the next video
DHive Squarepants next time you'll become a submarine
DHive Squarepants triggered much?
John Kyon what, how, that makes no sense. What did I type in those 2 sentences that makes you think I'm triggered lol
YourSoulReaper Gaming Submarine it is ;) time to wait for the next video
You want a safe space?
Chris you are seriously the jack of all trades great job and great video
Thanks!
ChrisFix how to super clean your engine bay
Chris, you should buy a car, restore it, sell it, and take us through the process
HumorVortex Mosco have you seen a programme called wheeler dealers? You might be interested in that.
Michael Kennedy dmax?
HumorVortex Mosco YES!!
HumorVortex Mosco check out my channel for car rebuild videos! :)
all good intentions aside, he would be the last to trust with something like that.
Wow this was so perfectly clear spaced timed and edited. Just perfect.
I'm glad you like the video! Thanks a lot!
Nice work. I have a 94' stang, thankfully when I bought it, the steering wheel was in great condition, but I have to say, that steering wheel literally looks brand new, that is sweet.
HEY GUYSSS ChrisStitch here!
LOL...
lol
ChrisFix Sorry Chris, I know my joke wasn't sew funny . . . . . .
That's tearable, it seams like you're doing it just for the shear fun of it. Anyone got any more material?
David Emmett Ouch, that left me reeling
yeah, there's a zero percent chance I'm doing this
Yep. I enjoy Chris' videos & he's a guy's guy... but some of his little projects are better left to the GSEDIY (get somebody else to DIY) & NOT the DYM (do it myself). LOL
Yeah this is a reuphostered steering wheel. I personally do car recon work, and all we wouldve done is dyed the steering wheel and it looks just as good. Our work is extremely satisfying, in my opinion.
Subcribe to my channel you guys can see real upholstery
Yup. Great how-to but by the end I am like screw it, I will just shell out a couple hundred to have someone else do it.
Do it guys, it's only 15 minutes long 🤓
IMO, this dude is probably the best instructor on YT.
Just a fully excellent demo of what I was looking for. Excellent.
Thank you, Chris.
How do you know all this stuff!? Your attention to detail is incredible!
John Costouros this guy could easily make German engineering sit down.
Rob Basque 36? I thought he was in his early 20's
Asian Guy yea lol
Whayo AjRed YT this makes so much more sense now that I think about it. I thought this mans was in his early twenties at the MOST. No wonder he yields so much knowledge 😂
chaselicam ikr lol
Fixing cars AND sewing...get ya a man who can do both!
Ken S don't forget he can cook
I can do all thos things and more ;)
Another 15 minutes that felt like 5 :0
i wonder how you do this
learned alot again like every other video tho
That was a fun video. I did this about 12 years ago with a "kit" I got online (pre-cut leather, thread included.) It was a very rewarding project, but a real pain; your enthusiasm ALMOST makes me want to do it again....
You're the Macgyver of cars dude.
jasonwarbird ikr 😂
As long as I am MacGyver and not McGruber haha
Whatever I saw no duct tape in this video.
jasonwarbird The Beyoncé of cars!! 😂😣
jasonwarbird anyone else say this like tommy chong?
Awesome video like always!
I noticed that when you peeled off the old leather from the steering wheel, it looked like it had been glued all underneath before they stitched it closed. Wouldn't it have also been a good idea to add glue all around in the inside of the new leather just so that later down the road it doesn't become loose?
The glue was for the rubber. The glue I used on the spokes is plenty to "hold it in place" but in reality, the stitches hold it in place. That thing isnt budging!
watching you stick a steering wheel is like watching bob ross painting!
Haha
Edgars Lacis-S Subcribe to my channel you guys can see real upholstery
@@chrisfix wait why?!?!
Hi Chris, my name is Christian from Germany and i wanna thank you to upload all these vids, because it helps me in twice. First leran more about tecnical knowing of cars (exspacaly amrerican cars) and second one is level up my english experience. I like the way you explain all the steps you do, because there a so exactly and easy to understand, also people are not able to understand the language understand what you meaning. So an Thank you again for posting all these intersting stuff and im greatful for all the coming up stuff.
God Bles.
Chris
From buying the car from an auction to now; you've really made this car worth so much more. Well done, Chris. Love your videos.
Thanks a lot Thomas!
Set speed at 0.5 if you want to hear a drunk version of ChrisFix.
+Scott Rooney lol
Thank you. I'm going to watch all of his videos that way now lol. Something about a "drunk" guy flawlessly wrapping a steering wheel with leather really appeals to me :P
Or 1.25 for Chris On Crack lol
I'm literally fucking dying. This is amazing.
Ik its actually accurate lol
Love how concise you are with your videos. Straight to the point. No dumb music or intros, jokes, comments off subject. 123 this is how you do it. Love it!!
Thanks a lot
Yeah, I would agree. Some other mechanics who do videos throw in a lot of comedy relief for some reason. Chris has his "soapy wooder" bottle and his April Fool videos with the "3 or 4 ugga duggas," but Chris doesn't overdo it. It's just enough to put a smile on your face or a quick chuckle, then it's back to business. It's a refreshing change.
You did a great job, I do have two suggestions. Using a pair of needlenose pliers to push/pull the needles through the material will save your fingers and if you take a hammer you can pound that bottom seam flat so you don't need to cut a divot into the bottom of the wheel.
Holy shit, that looks real good! I don't have the patience, so I'd probably just put it on after the leather was removed lol
John Vahos yea. makes it really easy.
You're the Bob Ross of car repair
Thanks!
If I walk into a store and find a ChrisFix Soapy Wooder, I think I would buy it!
+Omar Nieves haha that would be pretty awesome!
Omar Nieves But it's just soap and water, why pay when you can get it free? lol
Jackie chan_WTF you missed something 😏
As a wooder speaker myself, didnt notice that one, now if it said wahter, that i probably would have seen.
soap and water is not free tho, theres a water bill and then you gotta buy the soap plus labor
:P
I make homemade leather wallets, but I was worried on restoring my steering wheel. This gave me confidence thank you!
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Where’s your web site Jacob
*0:01** the seats are begging to be repaired too! ChrisFix, will you come to their rescue? Sounds like another video...*
he will probably put racing seats for drifting tho
+Chinmay Gupta check out my Instagram for that ;)
ChrisFix is the Best
Hey Chris, could you do a vid on how to super clean your engine bay soon? :D
ChrisFix I love you
hey bro i love your videos. love from sweden
Chrisfix är bäst :)
Thanks man!
When you dont even have a drivers licence and still watching these videos. You know. Just in case
Exactly! Now you know for when you do get your car!
For when you get your AE86
@@chrisfix when next drift event
@@chrisfix Man I am 14 years old but I realy love cars I don't have a car , I didn't drive before , I don't have the permission to have a license yet but I loved you because it is the best channel about cars I had ever seen ❤❤
Chris, you are so smooth and have energy plus you let us know problems can occur as a part of learning. You do not block yourself by having attitude it can't go wrong. You are an inspiration.
This guy is so entertaining i dont even own a car and í have watch like all of his vidoes i am now professional with cars when i get one when am 18 aka next year i will surely have a clue what am doing thanks chris :D !
#ChrisFix dude did you really cut the steering wheel to fix the leather stitching in place? that's sick!
Yep!
+ChrisFix Hey Chris, can you do a video on wat to do when your hood don't shut
i think he has a video on changing a hood latch
on his jaguar
look for it
botsok3skelion On top of hiding the stitch. it also makes his job easier if he has to do this again.
4:36 you didn't say soapy wooder 😓
+Tai Lopez haha
*wooder
yes becauze wooder is made with wood
Logan Hufstetler my bad
Darnnn. This guy is a genius multifunctional. Greetings from Costa Rica.
This guy is amazing! Makes me want to fix things😂
I have to say, it looked easier to change a clutch than to re wrap that steering wheel.
Congratulations Chris, I give u 10/10
Thanks!!!
Robert Navarro no give him 10.1/10 XD
This guy is talented
Thanks!
Sooooooo talented!!!
I'm impressed that you did the leather cover from scratch. I used Loncky brand pre-cut leather steering wheel cover bought from Amazon. Good reviews, good quality, vehicle-specific options with holes. In the reviews, people post how long it took them to do this so it was a challenge. It took me about 8 hrs to do mine and I tried with steering wheel off but quickly reinstalled it because I couldn't get the right leverage for this. The choice is yours as to the pattern of stitching but I used a single needle method running all one way, then worked my way back.
9:26 sir that is a binder clip
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you making videos like this. Your channel has saved me thousands of dollars. I know it sounds like a cheesy infomercial but it's true. I recently bought a 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee just so I can do all the fixes myself. I paid $500 for the Jeep and now that shit purrs like a kitten. That feeling you talk about in this video, the feeling of achievement is something I feel everyday I start up the Jeep. I have no-one to thank but myself...
Well... and ChrisFix 😉
+timcity that's awesome! I'm glad the videos are helpful and nice work!!!
This sense of accomplishment from doing something yourself and then enjoying the results daily is exactly something you can't buy for thousands of dollars.
Damn Chris, how many more talents do you have man? Lol
This is way more complicated than you make it look. That is awesome work. And just the ability in the measuring bravo 👏🏻
Can you do an engine bay cleaning video ?
+Mario Gencarelli yes once it gets warmer.
Car Cleaning Guru has a few
He is a professional detailer
Spray engine cleaner on engine.
Pressure wash with water.
SUPER CLEAN
@RHys e Not gentle enough. Might seem alright but depending on the car it could mess it up.
Why not a get a quick release it's a drift car
SLMA LAIOS check his IG if you learn about that situation
SLMA LAIOS it won't be road legal, no airbag no go
WangMuncher1969
Really? Ok...in the Netherlands you can remove an airbagged wheel and replace it with a race wheel...
FrankypankyV8 you have to remember he's in a different country different regulations and what not
FrankypankyV8 In Nederland kan dat gewoon ;)
Knot bad... knot bad...
haha
Do you have any tips for cleaning Plaid or cloth seats? I have a mk7 VW GTI and I'm not sure what to use. Thanks
dad joke derp derp haha
I'm addicted to these videos. My 07 Infiniti g35 is in good condition and doesn't need anything but I still love your videos.
I'm glad you do what you do in a clear and simple way.
Ummm im kinda addicted to your vids even duh i dont iven hav a car lol
Thanks! I am glad you are enjoying them!
Romualdo Fausto me too
How Old are you
Wow. You must have some upholstery experience. This is obviously not your first rodeo. Wow. I work in upholstery and i am impressed by your skill!
Thanks a lot!
ChrisFix hey chrisfix i was wondering can you please make a drift video im in too drifting but i don t know how to drift if you could show me anyone with me
I read 'commitment' underneath, that's the word here, magnificent what effort and dedication you put in this instructive video.
Thanks John!
You're welcome, when it's good, it has to be said. I, personally, wouldn't have the patience to do what you're doing..
Chris is the type of friend that always does things with ease and makes it come out so perfect every time that it makes whatever you tried to do look like shit..
"Hey guys ChrisStitch here!"
Chrisknits.
Badum tss
it is hey guys chrisfix here
That looks factory fresh! Awesome job
Thanks!
ChrisFix wtf. that's was pro dude.
Your a good instructor
Thanks
Cie Oflove You’re*