How To Restore Your Car's Steering Wheel (Looks Brand New!)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @eric1985elcamino
    @eric1985elcamino 7 лет назад +7249

    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

    • @briangamboa2310
      @briangamboa2310 7 лет назад +347

      Eric Smith This needs more likes! Safety is priority.

    • @VeriGreippi1
      @VeriGreippi1 7 лет назад +178

      Vontae Davis #ShutDownCB #Elite21 saefty ish number one proirity

    • @philipscott1128
      @philipscott1128 7 лет назад +101

      Vontae Davis #ShutDownCB #Elite21 Crazy Russian Hacker! 😅

    • @briangamboa2310
      @briangamboa2310 7 лет назад +6

      Philip Scott Yaasss Lmao

    • @Remrie
      @Remrie 7 лет назад +140

      Shhhh.... Don't ruin the surprise...

  • @TheKurtkapan34
    @TheKurtkapan34 7 лет назад +4132

    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.

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 7 лет назад +305

      Business expense write-off.

    • @andresluzunaris1084
      @andresluzunaris1084 7 лет назад +104

      Oğulcan ACAR
      He can return it anytime, but yeah, I'm agree with you, awesome job too.

    • @fanta12345
      @fanta12345 7 лет назад +69

      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.

    • @curtisimo032
      @curtisimo032 7 лет назад +46

      He works for Advanced Auto so he probably just borrowed it and put it back on the rack after making the video.

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 7 лет назад +6

      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.

  • @seicento2tone
    @seicento2tone 5 лет назад +1706

    After 2 years, he still replies. That’s why you are the best RUclipsr, keep doing what you’re doing man!

    • @kentplayz783
      @kentplayz783 4 года назад +1

      Yea

    • @ayshakhan3971
      @ayshakhan3971 4 года назад +7

      LOL 3 years ago

    • @malaysiaempireball6220
      @malaysiaempireball6220 4 года назад +1

      Because he has a notification.

    • @seicento2tone
      @seicento2tone 4 года назад +5

      @@malaysiaempireball6220 you think?

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 4 года назад +3

      @@malaysiaempireball6220 Well if Chris has notifications on then he better had good luck seeing a lot of notifications

  • @fishead2006
    @fishead2006 3 года назад +179

    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

    • @eyegafas8596
      @eyegafas8596 2 года назад +6

      What a great tip, I hope we all learn from your advice.

    • @kevobando
      @kevobando Год назад +1

      Mmmkkkkkkm

    • @flyarmin24z
      @flyarmin24z 10 месяцев назад +1

      Can you please make a demonstration video?

  • @lylachristopherson865
    @lylachristopherson865 6 лет назад +521

    Your determination to do things properly and figure out an easy process is very impressive.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 лет назад +22

      Thank you!

    • @annaszovek9413
      @annaszovek9413 6 лет назад

      Lyla Christopherson .

    • @sanstheskeleton5152
      @sanstheskeleton5152 6 лет назад

      🌟 determination / undertale reference

    • @bdrichardson403
      @bdrichardson403 6 лет назад +5

      His lighting and camera work are excellent AND you can understand EVERY word he says.

  • @RandomGuy2287
    @RandomGuy2287 5 лет назад +182

    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

  • @SupraWorks
    @SupraWorks 7 лет назад +517

    Chris literally makes everything look easy and i love him for that! who else?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +99

      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 :)

    • @zombieaficionado6268
      @zombieaficionado6268 7 лет назад

      ChrisFix How exactly did you or do you learn everything you know? Do you google it then practice till it looks sexy???

    • @ewangibson1204
      @ewangibson1204 7 лет назад +3

      Chris is the best RUclipsr ever!! you help me a lot man!

    • @ThomasFarquhar2
      @ThomasFarquhar2 6 лет назад

      Supra Works great! Yes I love him for that!

    • @bestleesinna7702
      @bestleesinna7702 6 лет назад

      The magic of editing :D

  • @ericbickett4104
    @ericbickett4104 3 года назад +116

    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!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +25

      That's what I like to hear! Thanks a lot!

  • @nabeelabbas5286
    @nabeelabbas5286 5 лет назад +1851

    I don’t even own a car but this guy my makes me happy

  • @frits4ever
    @frits4ever 5 лет назад +387

    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.

  • @jaredp3535
    @jaredp3535 7 лет назад +895

    Anyone else wish Chris would post more often?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +140

      I do!

    • @cavaughnhaynes
      @cavaughnhaynes 7 лет назад +40

      Jared P Good quality takes time though

    • @jaredp3535
      @jaredp3535 7 лет назад +8

      死んだ 死んだ Idc what he does, I just like his videos

    • @ChaosFragrances
      @ChaosFragrances 7 лет назад +10

      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.

    • @TampaStPete
      @TampaStPete 7 лет назад +59

      quality over quantity

  • @ryanfuller6721
    @ryanfuller6721 3 года назад +181

    I swear this man has the knowledge of the entire human race. Chris Fix, you're amazing.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  3 года назад +37

      Haha thanks Ryan. I def don’t know everything but I like to learn new stuff and try it!

    • @xenon3757
      @xenon3757 3 года назад +13

      @@chrisfix 4 years and still sending replies! That’s true dedication!

    • @olliecarsRoblox
      @olliecarsRoblox 2 года назад

      Wow he still replies

  • @TheJWElite
    @TheJWElite 5 лет назад +1538

    I'm so mad that you also know how to sew and do what is essentially leatherwork in addition to being a fantastic mechanic.

    • @yeahnoway111
      @yeahnoway111 5 лет назад +19

      thats so basic sewing anyone can do it

    • @diablotry5447
      @diablotry5447 5 лет назад +125

      @@yeahnoway111 And thats where you're wrong. Many people don't know how to sew, even the basics

    • @whayoajredyt7658
      @whayoajredyt7658 5 лет назад +14

      ass we all know ur wrong

    • @oldmanonyoutube
      @oldmanonyoutube 5 лет назад +22

      Maybe he was a cosplayer and learned how to sew making Spider-Man/Deadpool costumes.

    • @befer
      @befer 5 лет назад +11

      @@oldmanonyoutube nah, i bet he was cosplaying nekopara

  • @griffen98
    @griffen98 5 лет назад +32

    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

  • @pongespob
    @pongespob 6 лет назад +1448

    To remove the airbag just pull the **BAM!!!**

  • @amaolud78
    @amaolud78 3 года назад +401

    The outcome of just removing the old leather looks good enough for me.

    • @carlitoseuceda2000
      @carlitoseuceda2000 3 года назад +5

      Same for me I bought a spare one that I might re-wrap later when I get tired of it

    • @faisal3398
      @faisal3398 3 года назад +9

      You're giving it way too much credit calling it "leather" lol

    • @amaolud78
      @amaolud78 3 года назад +1

      @@faisal3398 🤣

    • @amaolud78
      @amaolud78 3 года назад +2

      @@faisal3398 I forgot the "p" pleather.

    • @AW66888
      @AW66888 3 года назад +2

      So we didn't need to remove the steering wheel. Just cut it and clean it

  • @escalatorcancer1278
    @escalatorcancer1278 4 года назад +40

    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

  • @bdrichardson403
    @bdrichardson403 6 лет назад +64

    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
      @chrisfix  6 лет назад +6

      Awesome! I am glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @MezaCortez5
    @MezaCortez5 7 лет назад +201

    Never planning on doing this but satisfying to watch

    • @RedSliceGaming34
      @RedSliceGaming34 7 лет назад +5

      MezaCortez5 right

    • @hydorah
      @hydorah 7 лет назад +1

      My exact thoughts also! very impressed, but fuck that! I'd definitely have settled for the stripped wheel that Chris was tempted by!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +22

      Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @z0mborg8
    @z0mborg8 3 года назад +12

    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.

  • @Burrito9292
    @Burrito9292 7 лет назад +25

    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

  • @Sweshification
    @Sweshification 5 лет назад +87

    As someone who studied fashion in college and does a lot of sewing, I am very impressed by your textile knowledge!

    • @arjanhassing6345
      @arjanhassing6345 5 лет назад +5

      You're really beautiful!!
      Just saying

    • @demetrisa.8571
      @demetrisa.8571 4 года назад

      Yeah but his steering wheel turn into crap a year later

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +17

      @@demetrisa.8571 the steering wheel still looks fine. That clip in the clockspring video was from when I did this LOL

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +8

      Thanks a lot!

    • @demetrisa.8571
      @demetrisa.8571 4 года назад +3

      @@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?

  • @hemipower3308
    @hemipower3308 7 лет назад +55

    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.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +19

      Awesome! Let me know how it goes (take some pics)!

    • @dasonstalnaker9764
      @dasonstalnaker9764 6 лет назад +1

      Hemi power you’re gonna have to worry a lot more that just a steering wheel on a ford, I’m just joking man.😂

  • @shaffer4220
    @shaffer4220 4 года назад +21

    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.

  • @danscott2896
    @danscott2896 7 лет назад +97

    Chris fix by far has the best tips of any car guy Chanel 👍🏻

  • @4thStepIsIshq
    @4thStepIsIshq 5 лет назад +953

    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

    • @eimee503
      @eimee503 5 лет назад +28

      Omg same. I dont even have a car but I love watching these videos

    • @senadmady1238
      @senadmady1238 5 лет назад +6

      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

    • @juanespinoza435
      @juanespinoza435 5 лет назад +1

      Or when you dont have a car

    • @senadmady1238
      @senadmady1238 5 лет назад +1

      juan espinoza yeah that too

    • @juanespinoza435
      @juanespinoza435 5 лет назад +1

      @@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.

  • @kdmtrap7268
    @kdmtrap7268 7 лет назад +6

    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.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад

      That is awesome! Nice work! I am glad the videos have been helpful! That is the goal!

  • @luisfmoreno
    @luisfmoreno 4 года назад +23

    Wow this was so perfectly clear spaced timed and edited. Just perfect.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +3

      I'm glad you like the video! Thanks a lot!

  • @matthewlock5833
    @matthewlock5833 7 лет назад +144

    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.

  • @dazednconfused31337
    @dazednconfused31337 7 лет назад +345

    Colour code: Hearing Aid Beige

  • @ivanhernandez9101
    @ivanhernandez9101 7 лет назад +59

    Is it weird that I'm 15 and don't even own a car but I still watch every single video of Chris

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +24

      +ivan hernandez not at all! By the time you start driving you will know more about your car than most people on the road.

    • @themaniac3811
      @themaniac3811 7 лет назад +3

      Lol im just 13

    • @paulgutierrez7075
      @paulgutierrez7075 7 лет назад

      Yo I've been watching this since I was 12.

    • @HepauDK
      @HepauDK 7 лет назад

      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. ;)

    • @TheAnushir
      @TheAnushir 7 лет назад

      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!!!!

  • @ChryslerHyper
    @ChryslerHyper Год назад +1

    I see that Chris is still replying to comments 6 years later on a video with 11M views, what a real one. ❤

  • @PrincernPrince
    @PrincernPrince 6 лет назад +5

    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!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks a lot

    • @ApartmentKing66
      @ApartmentKing66 5 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @mini_disc
    @mini_disc 4 года назад +734

    ChrisFix: Remove the battery connection so the airbag doesn’t have any power.
    Me: *Laughs in 1974*

    • @cakebop
      @cakebop 4 года назад +26

      Jon The Otaku - AF5000
      Also Me: *Laughs in 1989*
      Nissan 240sx 🤟🏼

    • @mini_disc
      @mini_disc 4 года назад +8

      ididitsolo Kinda unknown car: Bricklin SV-1 😁

    • @ThatWolfWithShades
      @ThatWolfWithShades 4 года назад +2

      @@cakebop Laughs in 1987

    • @joshuamcpeek4708
      @joshuamcpeek4708 4 года назад +4

      Old crazy man laughing on throne: YOU HAVE NO POWER HERE

    • @rafaelgsbr
      @rafaelgsbr 4 года назад +20

      Me: Laughs in 2008 because Brazil doesn't give a crap for car safety

  • @shawnpa
    @shawnpa 7 лет назад +439

    I'm happy just to learn how to straighten a steering wheel. Nice.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +50

      Usually you need to align the car's toe alignment.

    • @coreyisabigpushover
      @coreyisabigpushover 7 лет назад +49

      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.

    • @boilerhousegarage
      @boilerhousegarage 7 лет назад +4

      Actually, it can be wonky from manufacturer. On pre-2009 Korean cars, it was surprisingly common..

    • @HunterShows
      @HunterShows 7 лет назад +5

      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.

    • @VincentEllisD
      @VincentEllisD 7 лет назад +10

      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.

  • @sovietscrapmechanic5058
    @sovietscrapmechanic5058 4 года назад +26

    Doing the stitching must have took a lot of dedication and patience, I’m amazed

  • @willfishing5605
    @willfishing5605 5 лет назад +507

    yeah, there's a zero percent chance I'm doing this

    • @andyroid5028
      @andyroid5028 5 лет назад +23

      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

    • @caleblawrence5103
      @caleblawrence5103 5 лет назад +4

      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.

    • @cbrupholstery32
      @cbrupholstery32 5 лет назад +1

      Subcribe to my channel you guys can see real upholstery

    • @wessparks5204
      @wessparks5204 5 лет назад +8

      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.

    • @alexisperrottey1640
      @alexisperrottey1640 4 года назад +3

      Do it guys, it's only 15 minutes long 🤓

  • @Insanity-d9k
    @Insanity-d9k 2 года назад +10

    The factthat chris gets RIGHT to the point in the start of the vid is what makes him so good

  • @iLind45
    @iLind45 7 лет назад +8

    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.

  • @jamesa6272
    @jamesa6272 11 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @stephenramnarine7396
    @stephenramnarine7396 7 лет назад +2759

    who else watches his vids just for watching and not for real use

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +106

      Glad you enjoy the videos

    • @ja.935g67
      @ja.935g67 7 лет назад +16

      @ChrisFix keep up the great work man!

    • @JacobKraemer414
      @JacobKraemer414 7 лет назад +29

      Stephen Ramnarine this might come in handy someday

    • @VSMAutoLife
      @VSMAutoLife 7 лет назад +2

      Stephen Ramnarine watch my auto channel if you like watching :)

    • @gordonramsay1921
      @gordonramsay1921 7 лет назад +2

      Stephen Ramnarine me

  • @JoeChalk
    @JoeChalk 7 лет назад +41

    Chris do you have a Patreon or a donation box? You've helped me so much, I wanna help you back!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +59

      You can help by watching the videos, sharing the channel, and learning! Your support is what keeps me going!

    • @JoeChalk
      @JoeChalk 7 лет назад +10

      You're a beast man!

    • @Dj3vsDAFTPUnK
      @Dj3vsDAFTPUnK 7 лет назад +1

      Essentially pro bono... legendary youtuber right here! About to do struts & brakes because of this legend.

  • @johncostouros22
    @johncostouros22 5 лет назад +343

    How do you know all this stuff!? Your attention to detail is incredible!

    • @asianguy3452
      @asianguy3452 5 лет назад +22

      John Costouros this guy could easily make German engineering sit down.

    • @whayoajredyt7658
      @whayoajredyt7658 5 лет назад +23

      Rob Basque 36? I thought he was in his early 20's

    • @whayoajredyt7658
      @whayoajredyt7658 5 лет назад +3

      Asian Guy yea lol

    • @chaselicam
      @chaselicam 5 лет назад +4

      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 😂

    • @whayoajredyt7658
      @whayoajredyt7658 5 лет назад +1

      chaselicam ikr lol

  • @jacobsmith8033
    @jacobsmith8033 3 года назад +35

    I make homemade leather wallets, but I was worried on restoring my steering wheel. This gave me confidence thank you!

  • @nirmal6632
    @nirmal6632 6 лет назад +106

    This guy is talented

  • @AlexEpikGamer
    @AlexEpikGamer 7 лет назад +76

    Everyone sleeping on my boy Chris where the BIG ASS SPONSORSHIPS!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +72

      +chico #truth

    • @KiwiPokerPlayer
      @KiwiPokerPlayer 7 лет назад +4

      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 ;)

    • @sharlinebland6150
      @sharlinebland6150 7 лет назад

      chico Isi

  • @muneca1719
    @muneca1719 7 лет назад +184

    Congratulations Chris, I give u 10/10

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +16

      Thanks!!!

    • @Pretzel829
      @Pretzel829 7 лет назад +1

      Robert Navarro no give him 10.1/10 XD

  • @sunriseboy4837
    @sunriseboy4837 4 месяца назад

    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.

  • @EdgarsLS
    @EdgarsLS 5 лет назад +197

    watching you stick a steering wheel is like watching bob ross painting!

  • @succ6414
    @succ6414 7 лет назад +81

    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 !

  • @stijnpeeters9458
    @stijnpeeters9458 7 лет назад +71

    Another 15 minutes that felt like 5 :0
    i wonder how you do this
    learned alot again like every other video tho

  • @johnnylopez5123
    @johnnylopez5123 4 года назад +9

    Darnnn. This guy is a genius multifunctional. Greetings from Costa Rica.

  • @jasonwarbird
    @jasonwarbird 7 лет назад +210

    You're the Macgyver of cars dude.

    • @landeschannelvlogs6026
      @landeschannelvlogs6026 7 лет назад +1

      jasonwarbird ikr 😂

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 лет назад +13

      As long as I am MacGyver and not McGruber haha

    • @seanlacroix
      @seanlacroix 6 лет назад +2

      Whatever I saw no duct tape in this video.

    • @THEARTISTINQUIET
      @THEARTISTINQUIET 6 лет назад +1

      jasonwarbird The Beyoncé of cars!! 😂😣

    • @atomsk1646
      @atomsk1646 6 лет назад

      jasonwarbird anyone else say this like tommy chong?

  • @rdmachines8992
    @rdmachines8992 7 лет назад +63

    Love your videos man! You should restore an old car, like so he can see

    • @juststayalive839
      @juststayalive839 7 лет назад +5

      "so he can see"

    • @xSupra
      @xSupra 7 лет назад +1

      lol imma give you a like for that

    • @101Volts
      @101Volts 7 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @kennyp656
    @kennyp656 7 лет назад +236

    Fixing cars AND sewing...get ya a man who can do both!

    • @red_dragon_5808
      @red_dragon_5808 7 лет назад +26

      Ken S don't forget he can cook

    • @2moke2creen
      @2moke2creen 7 лет назад

      I can do all thos things and more ;)

  • @fredrikg934
    @fredrikg934 3 месяца назад

    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.

  • @thomaswillis7502
    @thomaswillis7502 7 лет назад +4

    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.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад

      Thanks a lot Thomas!

  • @amysolomon5911
    @amysolomon5911 6 лет назад +475

    0:01 is where the awesome part starts

    • @inbredjesus9188
      @inbredjesus9188 6 лет назад +2

      Hey guys

    • @jordanhansen8631
      @jordanhansen8631 6 лет назад +15

      Thanks! I'm glad this skipped that lame intro!

    • @Evo9000
      @Evo9000 6 лет назад +1

      Amy Solomon I

    • @DDDDDDDDDD12
      @DDDDDDDDDD12 6 лет назад +1

      Amy Solomon haha

    • @neonkoneko9580
      @neonkoneko9580 6 лет назад +2

      I just talked about my steering yesterday that it's old and broken down. This vid made my soul smile, will be doing this soon!!!!

  • @psygn0sis
    @psygn0sis 7 лет назад +244

    Now every time you're stuck in traffic, you'll be focused on and picking at the parts you wished you did better. lol.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +12

      haha I am actually completely happy with everything about the new cover so I dont have to worry about that!

    • @chicagocars
      @chicagocars 7 лет назад +2

      ChrisFix you da man

    • @ou812tm8
      @ou812tm8 7 лет назад +1

      ChrisFix
      L. Yeah ChrisFix

  • @K24B
    @K24B 2 года назад +2

    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.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  2 года назад +1

      I'm glad you are still watching the videos!

  • @cieoflove482
    @cieoflove482 6 лет назад +105

    Your a good instructor

  • @bahhaziz
    @bahhaziz 7 лет назад +186

    Anyone else wish Chris had a garage we can go to get our cars fixed?

    • @Tesoromio22
      @Tesoromio22 7 лет назад +7

      YEEEEEES!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +78

      I wish I had a garage myself haha

    • @andrewboraine7322
      @andrewboraine7322 7 лет назад +8

      I'd invest in that, knowing quality work is done!

    • @bloodrace
      @bloodrace 7 лет назад +5

      ChrisFix your youtube revenue should get you a garage :)

    • @bestleesinna7702
      @bestleesinna7702 6 лет назад

      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.

  • @OfficialMeep
    @OfficialMeep 7 лет назад +145

    Dude this is just like defusing a bomb.

    • @victorvaldes754
      @victorvaldes754 7 лет назад

      BOT Bob lol

    • @DannyGruesome
      @DannyGruesome 7 лет назад +5

      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....

    • @yuyaarai1515
      @yuyaarai1515 7 лет назад

      Jan Banan ChrisFix isn't Roadkill

  • @SuperLowScores
    @SuperLowScores 3 года назад

    I hope you realized you have been doing this community a great service, i have used a couple of your tutorials to do things i would never do without the confidence your videos have given me

  • @kaymanfani7154
    @kaymanfani7154 4 года назад +16

    What separates Chris from everyone else is his patience and attention to detail
    Just amazing

    • @johntalisay3137
      @johntalisay3137 4 года назад +1

      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

    • @ILOVEMINORSSSS
      @ILOVEMINORSSSS 4 года назад

      hm

  • @Marco_Shouldve
    @Marco_Shouldve 7 лет назад +494

    How to SUPER clean your engine bay video??

    • @TRX450RVlogger
      @TRX450RVlogger 7 лет назад +2

      Marco Chaidez Hess! I agree! guys give this guy a bunch of likes for Chris to see.

    • @Marco_Shouldve
      @Marco_Shouldve 7 лет назад +1

      ezsolutions2 same :/

    • @Danialdaneshmand
      @Danialdaneshmand 7 лет назад

      He said once it gets warmer

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +63

      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!

    • @Marco_Shouldve
      @Marco_Shouldve 7 лет назад +8

      ChrisFix Great! Thanks for the response man

  • @jponce2301
    @jponce2301 4 года назад +11

    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.

  • @brokernicksassi
    @brokernicksassi 2 года назад +2

    This is way more complicated than you make it look. That is awesome work. And just the ability in the measuring bravo 👏🏻

  • @alonzosanchez8577
    @alonzosanchez8577 7 лет назад +43

    Chris you are seriously the jack of all trades great job and great video

  • @oezzimix
    @oezzimix 7 лет назад +312

    You know you're watching ChrisFix when sewing looks manly

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage 7 лет назад +14

      All men should know how to sew. Used to be a necessity.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +20

      lol

    • @kenhutchens513
      @kenhutchens513 7 лет назад +8

      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.

    • @mihai08
      @mihai08 7 лет назад +3

      ChrisFix where do you find plastic cow skin for wrapping doughnut wheel in car?

    • @Nordic_Mechanic
      @Nordic_Mechanic 7 лет назад +4

      Can you even walk with the size of your balls ? :p

  • @tylerhite9287
    @tylerhite9287 7 лет назад +419

    Knot bad... knot bad...

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +180

      haha

    • @katanamast279
      @katanamast279 7 лет назад +1

      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

    • @krazzysu
      @krazzysu 6 лет назад

      dad joke derp derp haha

  • @BeardedBaldGuy87
    @BeardedBaldGuy87 4 года назад

    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.

  • @lorollinls
    @lorollinls 5 лет назад +15

    Wow, what a great how-to! This is definitely something that you don’t find many tips on. Thanks Chrisfix!

  • @playoutthebox
    @playoutthebox 5 лет назад +13

    Chrisfix mechanic of the YEAR!!
    AMAZING YOU ARE

  • @OmarDelawar
    @OmarDelawar 4 года назад +40

    Damn Chris, how many more talents do you have man? Lol

  • @_1ben
    @_1ben 4 года назад +1

    this is my second video i have watched, your teaching and attention to detail leaving no questions is just as impressive

  • @modfixcars954
    @modfixcars954 6 лет назад +17

    I honestly haven't seen a video more prefect.

  • @HouseRLS
    @HouseRLS 7 лет назад +35

    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?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +8

      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!

  • @romualdofausto3112
    @romualdofausto3112 7 лет назад +54

    Ummm im kinda addicted to your vids even duh i dont iven hav a car lol

  • @Lakelandcowboy69
    @Lakelandcowboy69 4 года назад +1

    I found this so totally spell binding. Could not stop watching it. WOW amazing

  • @DazTheMe
    @DazTheMe 7 лет назад +260

    HEY GUYSSS ChrisStitch here!

    • @journeyon1983
      @journeyon1983 7 лет назад

      LOL...

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +16

      lol

    • @DazTheMe
      @DazTheMe 7 лет назад +21

      ChrisFix Sorry Chris, I know my joke wasn't sew funny . . . . . .

    • @davidjmemmett
      @davidjmemmett 7 лет назад +3

      That's tearable, it seams like you're doing it just for the shear fun of it. Anyone got any more material?

    • @DazTheMe
      @DazTheMe 7 лет назад +2

      David Emmett Ouch, that left me reeling

  • @AviionHD
    @AviionHD 7 лет назад +118

    My life is complete again, a new video, new me. I am now an attack helicopter until the next video

    • @Dubatt0
      @Dubatt0 7 лет назад +1

      DHive Squarepants next time you'll become a submarine

    • @prayerpowersr854
      @prayerpowersr854 7 лет назад +1

      DHive Squarepants triggered much?

    • @AviionHD
      @AviionHD 7 лет назад +1

      John Kyon what, how, that makes no sense. What did I type in those 2 sentences that makes you think I'm triggered lol

    • @AviionHD
      @AviionHD 7 лет назад

      YourSoulReaper Gaming Submarine it is ;) time to wait for the next video

    • @prayerpowersr854
      @prayerpowersr854 7 лет назад

      You want a safe space?

  • @cakeisalie
    @cakeisalie 7 лет назад +396

    I tried this, my airbag exploded, broken jaw.. but heck, my steering wheel looks lit af!

    • @aw8897
      @aw8897 7 лет назад +49

      It's only lit because of the head trauma, that's actually stars you're still seeing

    • @mxstreetsoldier1199
      @mxstreetsoldier1199 7 лет назад +3

      Really!?!?!?!..hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...

    • @Nomadunlimited
      @Nomadunlimited 7 лет назад +9

      liar

    • @zenoviafirica9490
      @zenoviafirica9490 7 лет назад

      the cake is a lie

    • @gotgif5368
      @gotgif5368 7 лет назад +7

      You clearly don't know how an airbag is deployed...

  • @lukegorman7213
    @lukegorman7213 3 года назад

    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 🥂

  • @zunedog31
    @zunedog31 7 лет назад +19

    You're the Bob Ross of car repair

  • @jamesstafford3199
    @jamesstafford3199 4 года назад +5

    You do the best car videos ever! Myself and my daughter love watching you on RUclips ,good luck with your channel 😁

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad you guys are watching the videos! Thanks a lot!

  • @jarrettmosco9624
    @jarrettmosco9624 7 лет назад +81

    Chris, you should buy a car, restore it, sell it, and take us through the process

    • @michaelkennedy8573
      @michaelkennedy8573 7 лет назад +14

      HumorVortex Mosco have you seen a programme called wheeler dealers? You might be interested in that.

    • @royyanwafada989
      @royyanwafada989 7 лет назад

      Michael Kennedy dmax?

    • @priusdriver699
      @priusdriver699 7 лет назад

      HumorVortex Mosco YES!!

    • @VSMAutoLife
      @VSMAutoLife 7 лет назад

      HumorVortex Mosco check out my channel for car rebuild videos! :)

    • @dtotheponcharo
      @dtotheponcharo 7 лет назад +1

      all good intentions aside, he would be the last to trust with something like that.

  • @marcellemay7721
    @marcellemay7721 2 года назад

    I've watched so many Chris Fix videos and I never subscribed...shame on me. This video made me subscribe. Not because I plan on recovering my steering wheel, but because the detail, and instruction is spot on. No glossing over things. And paying attention and instructing those little details makes all the difference to how the job comes out. Chris deserves every subscription. He earns them.

  • @aaroncaywood3661
    @aaroncaywood3661 5 лет назад +9

    Nicely done I have years of experience doing upholstery only done maybe a hand full of them or so two tips to make it not only a little tighter but cleaner edges on your stitching is to roll the edge before you stitch it together that little extra tightness helps keep the vinyl in place over the years and 3m contact cement will hold the edges down better and gets stronger over time as upholstery glue like that will deteriorate over time

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 лет назад

      Thanks and thanks for the tips!

  • @JarrettSorensen
    @JarrettSorensen 4 года назад +8

    I'd really love to see a remake of this video where you add a heating element to the steering wheel. I don't even know if that's possible, but if it is, I'd love to know how to do it!

  • @Weird_Cat_Thingy
    @Weird_Cat_Thingy 5 лет назад +99

    When you dont even have a drivers licence and still watching these videos. You know. Just in case

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 лет назад +20

      Exactly! Now you know for when you do get your car!

    • @strixt
      @strixt 5 лет назад +4

      For when you get your AE86

    • @pakodaaaaaaaa4703
      @pakodaaaaaaaa4703 3 года назад

      @@chrisfix when next drift event

    • @mohamedhany5663
      @mohamedhany5663 3 года назад +1

      @@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 ❤❤

  • @lukepeach4792
    @lukepeach4792 3 года назад

    Goes into better description than most people do in other videos, clearly the best of the best right here. 🤷‍♂️

  • @Joke9972
    @Joke9972 7 лет назад +5

    I read 'commitment' underneath, that's the word here, magnificent what effort and dedication you put in this instructive video.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 лет назад +4

      Thanks John!

    • @Joke9972
      @Joke9972 7 лет назад +3

      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..

  • @carsonfairhall634
    @carsonfairhall634 3 года назад +3

    Chris Fix arts and crafts edition was actually quite interesting to watch. Thanks for the quality content man!

  • @TheDarthFalcon
    @TheDarthFalcon 7 лет назад +29

    That looks factory fresh! Awesome job

  • @chrisjohannes179
    @chrisjohannes179 10 месяцев назад

    These videos are a decade old and still better than most. Great editing and production.

  • @psycho_dumplin3386
    @psycho_dumplin3386 4 года назад +6

    I just started learning all about cars and this channel helps a lot
    Thx!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 года назад +2

      I'm glad you're learning about cars and the channel is helping you out!

  • @theCaseyJfit
    @theCaseyJfit 7 лет назад +42

    9:26 sir that is a binder clip

  • @shanmugaselvam8783
    @shanmugaselvam8783 3 года назад +6

    thats insane bruh.......mad respect.