How to Repair a DEEP SCRATCH in Car Paint (DIY)
Learn how to repair a deep scratch in the paint of your car. In this case someone keyed my car so I will show you how to remove a deep scratch from that using a touch up paint pen. Fixing scratches in your car's paint is simple and if they are just clear coat scratches it is even easier.
To remove deep scratches you need to clean the scratch, sand the scratch, use touchup paint on the scratch, sand that paint smooth with the factory paint job, add clear coat, and wet sand that smooth with the factory paint. Then you can polish the whole panel and you are done!
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I always thought the first step was making an equal scratch on the other side for symmetry
You also can do that
Or just buy a new car that ur not gonna work on and let Jared help u
i thought to put scratches all over the car to make it camouflage
Giggity
i cant think of anything relatable or funny to this comment so just hey
Got my popcorn ready for this movie
Hi straight pipes
@@kasiutek1974 yuri and jakub! HI
Hi 😁
I brought the soda and 3D glasses.
dude for real, his video is like half an hour long.
This video is so good and detailed and well explained that I started crying 10 minutes in. Huge amount of weight and stress lifted off my shoulders because I know now with this education from Chris, I can take care of ALL the paint work now on my car. Chris, I can't thank you enough. You're amazing.
lol
@@jemalchrelashvili1264 this is Amazing bruh 😭 Thank You Chris Fix!!!
Bought a car with a huge scratch and was feeling buyers remorse once I started researching the cost to fix. Thank you for making me feel a million times better knowing I can do this!
Same. Body shop wants $1200 to fix mine
I took auto body for two years in high school in the late 80's. You covered a single semester in 27 minutes. Well done.
Me too and I agree, I personally need a great clear reference to have on hand for a quick peek here and there but that’s only due to brain damage. True story, no joke and just the tip of this here iceberg 👍🏻.I’m fine with it. I’ll be the first one to admit my flaws.☺️Most of my important long term memory is intact it’s the short term memory that’s putting me neck and neck with a goldfish😁 ((🐠
Heu, et vous avez eu votre diplôme de jardinier ? 🤦♂️
@Ray Trammell that’s not “espanol”
my high school is the only one in my city with an autobody class. and once my teacher retires there wont be any. it really is a good class but its sure is alot of sanding
Jeez that would have been such a useful class for them to keep around. My school had nothing useful like that
Ex girlfriend keyed a heart into my car the other day. Can’t help but appreciate the irony of it. I needed this, man. Thank you.
Darn! Now you know how to fix it though!
Now key your ex girlfriends heart
@@Exoblix pffffft hah..
What kind of car
@@zlette। কজ ে
I really enjoy your videos for how enthusiastic you are, how dedicated you are to safety and how much you emphasize the rushed/overlooked steps of your fixes. Usually when it comes to sanding someone will just state sand it smooth, you take the time to explain why and reiterate its importance through the video. I love it!
Thanks!
@@chrisfix Do you know what is the nature of the clear code you use (21:42 seconds)? How can I buy it?
As someone who has absolutely no clue about cars but is wanting to fix some small scratches, this video is incredibly helpful! I've had to order the clear coat thing and more sandpaper but it's already looking much better than before!
Glad it's looking better!
How did it turn out?
Vandaliser: Im going to damage this person's paint so they can't fix it ChrisFix: Hold my soapy wooder
😂😂
Lmao
Lol true
LoL.
Well played sir...
Great job!!
Oh look at that my favorite channel commenting on my other favorite channel :D
@@andrekoczka3777 lol ikr i love both of them
Thanks dude!
Ur a legend 🙌
Testing touch up pens next?
Thank you for your massive amount of clear easy to follow tutorials on vehicle repairs!!! I know you probably won’t see this comment but your contributions to mankind with this information is invaluable. Favor be upon you and yours.
This is by far the best video I’ve seen for fixing car scratches. You did a phenomenal job! And thank you for listing all the products you used. Great job!
My dad is an old school auto-tech (panel beater/spray painter/mechanic/auto-elec) and the amount of time he had taken in people to help them do small stuff like this in educating them on how to learn to fix things for themselves and save a bit of cash was enormous. He was literally you before the internet and had made it his mission to try and help as many customers as possible. He was even running small workshops for youngsters on changing tyres, checking fluids, topping up fluids “how to’s” etc. that’s why your channel has a special place in my heart. He is now 74 and to this day, whilst retired, does the same thing to his grand children and us as well. Keep up the great work and know that my dad is also a viewer and approves of this channel 😉
Nice to hear that. I have a question for you or your dad, if it's not a problem. I have chips (like 10-20 of them) on the hood, I would try to do same thing like in video to fix them. The question is: do I have to sand the whole panel or can I just sand the affected part? Will the healthy part after blasting with 3000 and 5000 be the same as before or more cloudy (if I do the same thing like in video)?
@@karlojoki6314 depends on the spacing and the size of the affected area. If I had something like that on the hood, I’d be just doing the whole thing so the paint matches better (unless the size/space can accomodate for feathering the paint)
@@DISMODEUS I appreciate your answer, so I just follow the instructions in the video to fix chips and scratches? Can this work if I have smaller areas where the varnish has peeled off?
@@karlojoki6314 yes
@@karlojoki6314 out of curiosity, how does your hood look
I’ve owned a auto detailing business for 15 years and have always sucked at touch up. I’ve always been told to fill with glazing putty first but I’ve never had results like this. I just tried it on my own truck and I don’t know if I’m more mad at myself for how simple this is or more happy that Chris posted this
I mean it’s not perfect. The best way would be to sand it smooth and use putty like you said but for the time/cost and for these results it’s good enough. But I’m glad I was able to show a new way of doing it!
@@chrisfix when you say putty, do you mean bondo?
@@Terrence432 no he means glazing putty. It's meant to fill fine scratches after your Bondo step.
@@chrisfix Hi Chris. Would this touch up job work on a 2014 red Kia Rio. The paint seems kind of plasticky on my Kia do I don't want to mess up the whole panel by sanding it down.
Oh I'm happy to hear that it worked
The amount of detail put into this video is absolutely astonishing. You truly are the most amazing and beneficial person on this app. 👏
You did an amazing job with this video! You brought my stress meter back down to zero after a horrible mistake I made today. I unhooked a trailer from my truck that was incorrectly loaded and too tail heavy and as I released the coupler, the tongue came up and gouged the tailgate. It happened so fast I just watched in horror! I was stressed out imagining what a body shop would charge me to re-paint the tailgate but after watching this video, I am confident I can repair it myself. Thanks a million!
Let me know how it goes!
Hey guys chrisfix here and today I will show you how to build an engine block using only aluminum shaving and medium strength thread locker and it’s super easy
Don't reveal my next video like that :o
@@chrisfix LO-
And sopy wooder
It's super easy barely a inconvenients
@@chrisfix hi....
Person who vandalized the car: I fucked that car up ChrisFix: Literally restores everything like nothing
AND he made money off it🤣
I feel like you should have your own Netflix show with how good these are made, like seriously, it’s easy to follow and shows the examples perfectly. Every single question that came to mind you answered it before I could google it or ask you lol. This channel, your channel, helps millions of hard working people that want their ride looking better, come to life. Nothing but quality from this channel, thank you so much.
This is freaking AMAZING. I just bought the car I've been wanting for years now and the paint is perfect other than two small rock chips on the drivers door. Now I know how to fix them! I absolutely LOVE your videos!
This is insane. I'm so impressed on many levels. The commentary, video, close up shots, instructions, basic "tools" anyone can use, realistic results, and more. Dude, you're a gift!
Did you try it diy
No, I don't dare but I don't need to.
I agree this guy needs his own show!
Love that sound “hey guys Chris fix here” early in the morning
Same
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It never gets old🙏🏾🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@@DentZero123 sbah lkhir
It's nighttime here. I'm about to sleep
I followed the steps on this video and it worked out great. I had a dime size chip on my car. You can't tell where the chip was at. I wish I had thought of taking a before and after picture. Thanks for sharing.
You are amazing, ChrisFix. Your attention to detail is impeccable. Full respect!
I went out and bought paint and clearcoat pens yesterday, but not finding a ChrisFix video on using them specifically, I was hesitant to get started. Fate has it that my car scratches will get repaired!
How did it go
@@anthonyg3016 decently well! The clearcoat did repair easier, i still havent done the paint pen yet
"Your not gonna be able to fix the scratch perfectly" proceeds to fix the scratch perfectly
You can still see it at some angles :p
@@chrisfix absolutely but no doubt you are good at what you do
You're*
@@TheRabbitFear Thanks mr. Grammar
@@iinotpxnda *Thanks, Mr. Grammar. :D
My truck JUST got keyed a couple of nights ago. Really worried to dive into this project but with the very detailed explanations, maybe I can tackle this job of fixing it on my own. Thank you very much sir.
how did it go?
I just got quoted $2k to fix a few deep scratches on my car. Thanks to this video I think I'll pocket all that! Thanks a million Chris
It’s not as easy as it looks but it’s def worth a shot if you have a car that’s not pristine.
My car is 17 years old and the scratches are on the roof so it doesn't need to be perfect. Just finished and pretty happy with how it came out. Main issue was the roof was too hot and the clear bubbled going on. I would also pay more for a better clear coat/brush product if I had to do it again. Regardless it looks much better and definitely worth the $2k savings!!
I just followed these steps in this video and fixed a scratch I just got on my brand new truck. Amazing.
Awesome!!! Glad to hear that!
@@chrisfix are shiny black paint coats any different?
That’s why I’m watching this video 😫😫 My new SUV just appeared with a deep scratch 😡 I’m very careful and barely have used it, so I know it wasn’t me, but have to deal with it. Can’t wait to try this!
we will appreciate before and after pictures
@@wpinap we will appreciate before and after pictures
ChrisFix: Spends a whole day painting a scratch Ricers: Sticker time
780$ for a scratch, no wonder ricer will put sticker on it. you can paint the whole car for 780$ in my country
@@tpenoel88 I think even in NJ there are more price ranges, 780$ for a panel I think is a ultra professional body shop. Here in southern Italy with 800-1000$ you paint a whole car at a medium-high level, in northern Italy the price almost doubles
You're a lifesaver, I scratched my car today getting out of a particularly narrow and awful parking lot and I was terrified of how much it'd cost me. You gave so many useful tips every other video I found compeltely omits - like comparing the insides of your car to see the fading, using masking tape, how to properly paint. I'm a bit worried my color (dark grey) could be hard to find, but my scratch is a lot smaller than this one so I think I might be able to do a passable job. Thanks so much! This is BY FAR the best video I found on this!
Chris. , you are a video star for cars body paint and oxidation repairs because you give very practical details and advice that most video repair instructors don't.THX, JJDS
This video was 10X better than all the “paint professionals” I’ve watched on KZhead.
Thanks a lot! Tons of past touchups have helped me create the "best" method of doing this.
@@chrisfix Yw. I’ve never seen anyone sand down the scratch first so the paint fills in smoothly. Good stuff man!
@@chrisfix Now you're just giving your ex-girlfriends a reason to come up with new ideas :p Next on ChisFix: How to fix slashed tires yourself. :p
Chrisfix. While waiting for my paint pen to arrive I put some clearcoat over the scratch. How do I remove that clearcoat now
I always get annoyed when I see "when is X video coming out!?" Every video is worth waiting for and the fact that it's given to us for free is crazy. Thanks for what you do.
Wel technically, it’d make sense for Chris to try and get videos out to us, he’s getting paid from ad revenue, which comes from us watching the videos. It’s not like he’s doing it for free... he depends on us
@@callumsmith338 sure, but that doesn't effect any cost on our end. I'd still rather wait for longer more in-depth videos than get spammed.
What a Fantastic instructor. So thorough and easy to listen to! So many amazing tips and tricks most of us had no idea about! Thanks so much, I love all your videos.
I scratched my car today and I've been upset all day. I was deep cleaning my car and feeling so good about my progress, and then BOOM I scratched the car. Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I can do this! You explained everything so well. And now I'm not hating myself so much. You turned my day around a complete 180. 🥰
8:12 - Clean with soapy water (dish soap) 9:27 - Sand rust & jagged edges (P400) 10:03 - Sand edges smooth (P800 then P1000), wipe with alcohol 14:00 - Tape off 1-2mm away from scratch 14:54 - Paint several thin coats to fill scratch higher than surrounding paint (~5 minutes between coats) 17:29 - Let dry for 10 minutes, then peel tape on itself at 45 degree angle. Let dry for an hour after peeling tape. 19:02 - Wet sand (P800) with soapy water until smooth, fill in any holes, wipe with alcohol 22:01 - 2 clear coats, 10 minutes between coats, let dry 1 hour 22:32 - Wipe with alcohol, wet sand (P1500 then P2000) until clear coat is smooth with surrounding paint 24:16 - Wet sand the whole panel with (P3000 then P5000 with a sponge) 25:26 - Polish whole panel
Thank you
Um its soapy wooder
Thanks
Thanks. Saved me some time!
Thank You.
That computer animation of the paint and scratch was beautiful
This is by far the best video I ever saw for anything in KZhead. I have a similar scratch in my car and I will fix it with this detailed instructions. Thanks a lot.
Just got done following Chris’s steps and it works. Pretty satisfied how my first attempt turned out. With more practice maybe I can be as good as him. 😊
bodyshop " we'll repaint the body panel for 700+ dollars" chris: "15 bucks, take it or leave it"
Yes
To be fair, when you look at the estimate costs, it's almost all in high charges for labour. Think the cheapest I saw was for 55/hour.
@Whoreally Cares They're charging standard rate, where a fraction of an hour's work is still paid for a full hour. Time they don't have to actively work on it is not being charged. And, lastly, they aren't just fixing the scratch up like how Chris did it here, but are pulling off all the paint entirely and repainting the entire panel, professionally. That takes time and effort to do. I just don't think it's $55/hour worth.
@Whoreally Cares well there's a lot to consider. The type of paint they use and how accurate it matches. The location of the damage, which would determine how they need to blend it into an adjacent panel so it doesn't stick out as much. And most of all, the prep work. On top of that, Chris used a white car for this video. Which is the easiest to work on because white paint hides scratches very well. Black is the most difficult to work with for the opposite reason. You see everything on black paint. But I understand it was for the purpose of teaching the step by step process.
Welllll if you consider how long this process took Chris and factor $70-$90/hr (have to pay for a shop) it would cost $300-$500. But at that point you could have the shop just repaint the whole panel which would be much better than paint pen. Touch ups on a repair this big are only worthwhile if you do it yourself and use your own labor instead of the shops labor.
It's funny how long i have been watching these videos and they never get boring, actually it's pretty simple. A man who knows what he is doing, talks normally doesn't scream, very chill, i.. I love it from bottom of my heart, when you teach us over and over again what have to do, you never leave us behind, it warms my heart.. keep doing this Chris, i want to support you as much as i can and always wanna be with you (trough screen), i hope everyone see this comment and understand what im trying to say. Thank you
I appreciate that! Thanks a lot!
i know what you mean. and your damn right that the videos never get boring. Chris's videos are the reason why i got into cars and DIY repair
Yea! Never gets boring!
Incredible! I would (almost) want to thank my wife to create new scratches regularly so I can try that process! Thank you Chris, yet another brilliant video!
Glad it was helpful!
I feel like you're the only guy on KZhead who genuinely bottom of the heart cares about us weekend guys without tech schooling
Vandalizer: This damage will be unfixable! Chris: *haha domino go brrrrr*
🤣🤣
"it's not gonna be perfect" *Litarally makes it perfectly shiny and scratch free*
😂😂
It's difficult for cameras to show some stuff like that. You'll be able to see it in person if youre looking directly at it but this is the right way to do this and it's a big money save if you're willing for it to not be dead solid perfect.
white makes it hard to see imperfections. If that was a black car it would look MUCH more visible
@@ericwest3714 makes me SUPER happy the truck my hubby just bought is white! I feel silver would be pretty decent fix also, but it makes a difference I think if you e got a Pearl finish or a strong Pearl finish like glitter basically, I think that would be the easiest to hide and patch also! Either way, for an artist, it’s all fun to me! Can still do my art inside the house, and can work on the truck outside the house as (I’m not certain at the current time if the previous owner did a lift on this truck or it was delivered to the dealership with that feature but it’s the perfect height for my wheelchair 👩🏻🦼 and it’s going to be fun for me in 7 months when there’s no snow left and I can block off the time to do it. I can’t do houses anymore but I can do vehicle light the light/medium body work, like surface rust, chips and smallish scratches, and detailing inside from my seat with it moved up to reach the edge of the dash. So I’m happy to help my hubby fix up his ten year old beautiful comfy truck that I’ve made him wait 28 yrs for(he waited an additional 12 yrs before that and that was BK(before Kimberly) so it’s only my fault for 28/40 yrs lol. It’s nice to see him so happy though. He’s had a rough time over the past 15 years being a carer part time for his sick wife , doing cpr and bringing me back to earth after looking like a Disney character for 15 minutes, watching multiple violent seizures, upon surgeries and a multitude of other things along with being my very loved kids(they’re his bio kids too😶lol) Wonderful father, even with two of our kids having life threatening asthma and Autism, etc, and 3 of our girls have passed away, 2 were my preemie babes and 1 was 19 when passed which was 3 yrs ago. So he’s gone through and continues to , and still for the 4th yr in a row works 7 days a week, and only takes a vacation from work by not sitting at his desk at Christmas(we don’t actually go anywhere lol but it’s at least 10 days including 4weekrnd days and a weekday depending on what day of the week Christmas falls on that year. Thanks for listening to some of my life story lol. There’s some cool people on this channel. It’s enjoyable if you can ignore the occasional crud.🙃 hope you’re well. Peace.
Chris fix is by far the best car content creator. He makes things so easy and noncomplicated
I scratched my wife's car, her BRAND NEW car! Chris, you have saved a marriage! Great detail, great explanations, and thorough video. Thanks, Chris Fix!
Dang, but I'm glad to see you got it fixed!
Come back in 10 years time, let’s see if you still feel the same. If you know what I mean. Lol
@@chrisfix I am an avid fan of yours. how can I fix the peeling paint on my 2018 Toyota bumper that was hit by the cart in the parking area, the paintpeels. Do you have a video for that?
I’ve never seen someone more excited in his work. You made me have fun fixing the scratches on my car!
Exactly how I feel! Part of it for me is having worked on cars as a kid and teen til my baby bro was born and my dad finally got his boy lol then I was leaving home 10months later so by then my bro was just old enough at 6, to begin really getting into helping with things safe for a little kid to help with and he’s now 35, and when he’s not with his sons and partner, and not working security, , he is in HIS garage 😊 happy as a clam. Just like our dad was being a mechanic for 35 yrs and then a long haul truck driver for another25 yrs while still working on cars in any spare time or when someone needed help. So you get to learn in a fun way from when you small and it’s not work really, it’s kinda relaxing in a way, even breaking a sweat, it’s still enjoyable doing a bunch of things. I’m new to Chris’s channel but if the videos I’ve seen today are an indication of what else is here to discover, I’m a happy girl 👧🏼🙂 peace.
Finally I understand how to use these! I've watched so many videos and none of them explained the process except yours.
I'm glad you know how to use these now!
These videos are up with the best I've ever seen. Really good close-ups, examples of where more work is needed and excellent explanations throughout. Now I know how much effort to put in for the best results. Well done Chris.
Thanks a lot!
I've seen a few of your videos and really enjoyed them, and this just made me subscribe. The quality is amazing and I appreciate the visuals and animations.
This helped me that's great Chris
That is awesome and exactly why I made this video! Glad to hear it!
@@aidenolivo371 please stop forcing Christianity on people, it’s just annoying now.
@@chrisfix you made it for money though
Jokes on myself, I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (WJ) that has a bunch of peeling paint
Good video..=)
Chris has taught me so much
I'm glad the videos have taught you a lot!
Same
taught me so much, yet have a need to use the shit he taught me. His voice is just so soothing.
i think the his videos has taught a lot of people about DIY repairs
You Sir, are not just a handyman. You are an artist. Cheers from Germany. Gonna fight those scratches in my beautiful Dodge Ram 1500 2021 tomorrow.
So glad I watched this before I attempt my touch up. This was a great source. Thanks for posting!
Problem: Exists Chris: We don’t do that here
lul
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Yes I’ve been waiting for this guy his content is the best
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix np keep up the good work
Me too
same, ive been waiting for one
Your enthusiasm and pacing makes this video not only very informative, but entertaining as well. I’m going to try what I’ve learned in your videos on my new car’s black metallic paint. Argh - a clod of dirt came off a truck and scratched my hood while we were following on an interstate. Didn’t see the scratch until we stopped for gas. On the plus side, the scuff is only a couple of square inches.
Great video Chris, best I've seen for detail .
Paint Body Shop: That will cost $700 to repair this paint scratch Chris: Hold my domino...
More like let me hold my domino
I know its a joke, but as someone who went to a high end body shop. It was $700 to prime and paint the full bumper, blend into the fenders and compound and polish.
@@trigun989 but 700 bucks isn't really the best price
@@fernix02c26 true was quoted 400 at other spots. I just went to one of the best spots. People have thier cars shipped from the US to have bodywork done here. Im in toronto.
@@trigun989 Eyy im in the GTA too, can you let me know which shop it was?
Just scratched up my car this morning and felt crappy about it until I found your video. The level of detail at every step is fantastic!
Thank you for an informative, stepwise tutorial so I can hopefully fix my RAV4's scratches from brambles and branches overhanging my friends' driveway! Very helpful, not condescending, close-ups really help explain the whys. Thanks so much!
Wow. Thank you Chris showing us this amazing way to repair the scratch!
"MOM, he is talking to one of his cars again"
Never been so happy to click on a Chrisfix video in a long time
Awesome!!!
GREAT JOB EXPLAINING AND DEMONSTRATING! I have scoured KZhead and other sites for information on how to address my scratched hood and you did an excellent job explaining, showing, and basically getting to the point and I appreciate it.
Great video mate, as always your content is top notch!
Chrisfix. The only person who can properly use a Duplicolor paint pen and make it look like a professional $800 job.
Chris, has possibly the best methods, delivery and amount of enthusiasm to get the amateur “fixer” through just about anything. I’m sure there’s an incredible amount of work involved in producing such a “polished” video. Thank you, sir!
his videos are good but dont take them as gospel, check the comments and do further research to make sure theres more proper ways and dont do anything half assed
Couldn't have said any better, thanks David! & of course CHRIS :)
I would like to thank you for all the training and information you share with us on KZhead . You save me a lot money with the three Vehicles I own with all the repairs I did myself . 🙏💯 bless to you and all your family.
I have a pearl white 2023 crv hybred sport... brand new, that some a-hole scratched, almost the exact same scratch, I ordered my touch up paint, and am going to follow this video the whole way thru... Great graphics in this video, very complete information, step by step, cause, effect, result, etc. Very impressively done! THANKS!!
I'm so glad Chris makes videos, I wouldn't know half the stuff I do now if this channel didn't exist, the amount of effort he puts into his videos is unmatched by any car youtuber. On behalf of the whole car community, thank you Chris!
The amount of verified comments is clearly showing just how much respect Chris has in the car community.
So many mechanics i know strongly dislike Chris but I find that he makes the best quality car repair videos on KZhead. 🤷🏻♂️
@@therealtrucker7564 why do they dislike Chris? Jealous?
yep
@@beekarinsaan he's destroying their market share since people are starting to fix their cars on their own because of him
@@kawaiiappleproductions3902 I see, makes sense. Well they can feel free to hate Chris then. People do have the right to repair their owns vehicles and Chris is doing a great job.
Wow! What an excellent tutorial! You have the voice, the pace, and enthusiasm to make this video interest, engaging, and educational. The graphics and pictures were also very effective. Good job ChrisFix.
Great cogent explanation integrated in with the practical steps to systematically showing results for each step. Thoroughly, impressed.
That is outrageous how good that turned out!! Wasn't expecting that result at all
StrykerV8 this is Chrisfix we're talking about
I was already expecting results this good from the Car wizard, the one and only Chrisfix!🔥🔥
A Chrisfix video is incomplete without soappy wooder.
You know it :p
@Gamerharjit follow him on ig he updates there
after seeing many vids, this seems to be one of the if not the best one to go by both in terms of clear steps and helpful information and explanations.
Thak you, Chris, for this video. I am repairing some big & small scratches in my back passenger car following your instructions, and so far, so good 👍
Excellent tutorial! You can tell when someone is a master of their art when they can freely share their knowledge and wisdom with others in such a fluent way 👍👏👏
yeah and in a unnecessary way as well.
@@Taytacool And why is that? You know what they say, right? If you are good at what you do then no matter how many people you teach you never have to worry about competition. You must not be that good
Me - Too young for a driving license forget having a car Also me - "hmm interesting..."
better to learn young and have these things in memory for the future instead of going into financial trouble because of damage or maintenance
Being too young to drive doesn't mean you can't teach yourself a moneymaking skill. Buy a fuel door or similar from an auto wrecker to practice on, then you can offer to help family & older friends. Just be sure to be safe - use a respirator around fumes and don't crawl under a car unless it's safely supported.
@@questioner1596 ok thx
@@dannyvanderheide6098 true
Hats off to your passion and hardwork to restore car condition back. I don't think even detailing shops could make this much effort
Chris, you are amazing!!! Man thanks a million you saved my life. There are thousands of videos on relative topic but the way you illustrated each step. You deserve pure appreciation. You must be a teacher or professor in college 😜😜 . Thanks again
20:30 "Make sure you visually inspect the scratch" Me fullscreen 4K: There's a scratch still?
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ChrisFix eyes is about 6-10K resolution 😀
Me: Trying to clean my phone to see how it turned out Chrisfix: Now we are done
I was just doing that and managed to scroll to this comment😂
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The best I've seen Chris. Too many others post, perhaps well meaning but useless to damaged resuluts. Your's are actually realy useful ( a pleasant surprise for youtube). Thank you!
Just followed his step by step instructions on a vehicle with black paint that has a deep and somewhat wide and long scratch. Took my time and voila it came out very nice.
“Honey he’s scratching one of his cars and talking to it again”
"He's crazy isn't he honey?" **looks over at soapy wooder bottle**
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"Honey, when will we move out?" *aNd NOw We wIlL sCraTcH My nEigHboUrS*
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I have been following you for years now and coming back to some of these videos is enlightening. I have become self efficient at repairs on all my vehicles because of lessons like yours, very clean, detailed and easy to follow. Thank You so much. You deserve every single subscription and dollar that comes along with it. Cheers!
A very big Thank You for this great video, I had a lot of deep scratches, I followed these instructions and the result was better than I hoped for.
Awesome, awesome video. I actually just returned from a body shop with a scratched fairing panel, and thankfully, they were closed. After watching this, I'm ready to save the money and try it myself. Thank you, Chris!
Chris is a superb instructor, covering every single step down to the exact way to hold a tiny sanding block and why. The instructions and closeups and added graphics make the “how to” crystal clear. It’s still a learning process for a newbie like me, but these details are giving me the confidence to fix the latest scratches on my new driver’s front bumper. The one that she tore off completely four months ago.
I'm doing something similar to his video but my example is larger scratches and paint chipping. It's an area about 1.5 inches wide and 2 maybe feet long (horizontally) along the rear bumper. I wonder if adding touch up paint and sanding it will look okay like in this video. I'm worried about it since its much wider of a gash that I'm filling in. I put a few layers of primer first and sanded it smooth to match the surface level or maybe a bit lower. To make sure the paint sticks since its not just a few millimeters wide. So I'm about to add the touch up paint layers tomorrow but I worry about wet sanding it after. Since it's a wider area. Will it look like crap, I wonder? Lol. Also it's a dark gray metallic (Audi) and I hear sanding metallic paints isn't the best look. But what can you do with touch up paint. Gotta sand it or it ends up looking very uneven for sure. Any extra tips from anyone? To try and get the best results in my particular case.
I noticed after wet sanding the touchup paint, he didn't do anything beyond the 800 grit on the surrounding clear coat. Right now my clear coat around the primed area (which got sanded with 800) looks scuffed up from the sanding. But he adds the clear coat right on top of that. No smoothing with 1500 or 3000 grit first. I am assuming the new layers of clear coat just kind of blend into the scratches/scuffing of the underlying factory clearcoat. And you won't notice that scuffing. It sure turned out clear and smooth in his case. Does anyone know about this in detail though? Especially on dark gray paint where the clear coat sanding is more noticeable.
Bro I don't even have any scratches to fix and you're getting me hyped up with your positive attitude
Haha I'm glad the video got you hyped!
GREAT, detailed, organized information. Bought car used w/side scratches & paint chipped. Now I have a way to reapair - AWESOME!!!
I don't usually leave comments but you did an amazing job with this, watched all 28 minutes so as to not miss anything as opposed to skipping through!
Honestly dude, your content is some of the best, most helpful and well-organized on KZhead! Really appreciate what you do!
Fun fact: Remember the clear coat scratch video Chris made? Well, he updated the video so that if your scratch isn’t in the clear coat this video pops up... now that is some serious dedication. Love what you do man! Legend.
With patience, and following these directions, you can get near perfect results. Thanks for the video Chris.
You are truly contributing to society here mate, cheers!