How to Repair Rust on Your Car Without Welding (No Special Tools Needed)
Rust removal and repair. Repairing rust on your car is something that should be done quickly to prevent it from spreading. It can be easily done without welding, by using strong but inexpensive body filler. You can even paint the car yourself. Rust repair is common at the wheel wells and rocker panels of cars and in this video I show the proper and most thorough way to remove and repair rust.
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. This video was supported by 3M and all opinions are my own. I use 3M products for my projects so this was a perfect fit for a rust repair video!
bro you just earned a new subscriber!
Thanks a lot!
ChrisFix ur welcome
CoolPayson2004 _ make that 2 more, nice vid👍🏻
CoolPayson2004
I love your videos
Has angle grinders, drills and powered sanding tools, does it all by hand just to give us the experience. Now that is some honest work... Awesome vids man
The idea is to show you those tools make it way easier but you can get the job done by hand!
Salvatore
@@salvatoredimartino7574 Hodor
I own a body shop and there is no way all of that was sanded by hand. You won't be able to get all the rust without using an angle grinder and probably a die grinder that's why all the jump cuts..
You got yourself a 200th like.
It’s 5 am , I don’t own a car , and I have school in 3 hours
Same but for me its in 7 hours and i will buy a car in a couple of months
Its good to know random things
I already have a car but the rust holes r too big *depressed MR2 noises*
It corona time
One day it'll be 5am, you'll own a car, and you'll still have to be up in 3 hours.
Hi Chris - as an older dude getting back into car work, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your videos - especially your attention to safety matters, proper PPE and ventilation. It's great to see a young person getting these skills out there into people's hands. Outstanding work.
Agreed old school dedication is a dieing form of ethic
I am continually amazed at what you pack into 20 minutes. Just by watching and learning people can get decades of tips and tricks, and when I got out and do what you've shown I get the same results. THANKS!!
I did the wet sanding and polished it but the paint was an exact match but after wet sanding and polishing it got darker any advice?
Ive watched this video 5 times and still havent repaired my rust holes
Watch it one more time and then go out and do it!
Not even joking I did the same thing and want to do it soon but scared. Mine is only bubbling but want to attack it before its bad
ChrisFix you’re an inspiration to us all
@@chrisfix btw where can I get victory red paint? Cause I dont know what brand is good
I’m too nervous to try I’m afraid I’ll mess up bad!!
I like how he made this video 2 years ago and still finds time to like comments in 2020. Props To him honestly 🙌👏
4 hours every day reading and responding to comments!
ChrisFix you are such an awesome guy! Love your vids! Need all the information i can get because im buying my first car tomorrow:)
Krabbe? Did you buy it yet
super_khalid_101 yes i did! And im happy so far:) changed the intercooler today
It's incredible
Thanks for the video! My son and I have just repaired a lot of rust on my Ford Focus Mk1. All your tips worked! It only cost us about 40 bucks, so we're really happy. The clear coat did run in one spot, but it's still ten times better than before. The repair took the two of us the entire day, though we had to deal with 8 different rust spots on the rear wheel arches and both sills on both sides. We're beat. The amount of sanding was no joke. Anyone reading this, three tips from an old dude: 1) Avoid cars notorious for rusting, if possible. 2) Get, borrow power tools for the sanding part. 3) Try not to do it alone, get help.
Incredible patience and a perfectionist and you say not a professional how can that be.... And body shops I go to say they don't want to touch it because it can't be warranted, this looks warrantable to me, not sure if that's a word but....
Thanks a lot!
Not warranted just means they can’t guarantee how long it will last or that the rust won’t come back, nit that it doesn’t look good when finished.
I’m 59 year old woman never did this kind of work before but Followed your directions and my truck turned out awesome😊👍🏼 thank you for the help
Excellent!!!
That’s great!
So proud of you
Interesting experience!
Congrats
Body shops HATE him!
Fir And rightfully so!
**I Bet dealerships and big mechanic name HATE him!
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Ammy NYC. that porsche restoration of his whole car is indeed professional. but you comparing a whole classic car to daily driver type of car.
Great channel. I found Chris when looking for car detailing tutorials. Ended up watching 90 minutes of him detailing a car. His explanations are clear and very useful. Amazing channel.
Such a great video Chris, thank you! I'm about to attempt this and made some notes from watching the video. Maybe it might help someone else too. 1. Clean rust area with rubbing alcohol, adhesive remover spray, or wax remover 2. Start sanding the rust with 80 grit sandpaper with sanding block, rust remover wheel, or wire brush. A. Sand about an inch past the rust. 3. Hammer the area to push the metal inward to allow room for the Bondo (body filler). A. For smaller areas, hammer a screw driver tip instead of just using the hammer. 4. Check for rust behind the panel, put the car in the air. If any rust is found, sand the rust from the underside. A. Clean the area and paint with rust preventer/converter and then rubber undercoating. 5. Use body panel patch if necessary, cut to size and fit under the sheet metal (not on top). 6. Clean the whole area again with alcohol or adhesive remover. 7. Mix Bondo Glass (fiberglass filler) on cardboard with parchment paper taped to it. A. Pour out filler into a circle ½ inch high. B. Add a bead of hardener along the middle diameter of the circle. C. Mix by gathering up the filler onto a scraper and spread it out over and over until well mixed. (Don’t use a circular mixing motion) D. Mix for about 45 second and use within 5 minutes of mixing. E. Should be one consistent color. F. Spread out thin on the card board, don’t leave in a big clump. 8. Press the filler hard into the metal with the scraper/spreader making a thin layer. A. After the first layer, add more thin layers to fill the damage and builds up to the height of the surrounding panel. 9. Allow to dry for 15 to 20 minutes. 10. Sand with 40 grit sandpaper. A. Sand flat with the body. B. Watch body lines and try to shape so it’s even with the body line. 11. Mix Gold Bondo (body filler) the same way using the ½ inch thick circle and bead of hardener. 12. Apply Gold Bondo to the area with thin layers as necessary. 13. Allow to harden for 20 minutes. 14. Sand with 80 grit sandpaper until smooth, follow body lines, shape the filler to match the sheet metal. 15. Sand with 180 grit sandpaper until smooth. A. Should not be able to feel any transition between the sheet metal and the body filler now. 16. Apply a thin layer of Glazing and Spot putty to fill all the tiny pin holes and imperfections. A. Allow to dry for 15 minutes. 17. Sand smooth with 320 grit sandpaper. A. Once again, clean the area with alcohol or adhesive remover. 18. Use a leaf blower or compressed air to blow the dust from the area. A. Do one more cleaning as before. 19. Mask the area as desired. A. Use a curved paper method to help feather in the paint. (Tape a piece of paper above the spot and bend the paper over so the curve is just above the repair area.) 20. Paint the area with filler primer. Make 3 thin coats. (remove masking) 21. Sand the primer with 600 grit sandpaper until smooth. A. Use a sandblock and don’t press down too hard. Let the sandpaper do most of the work. B. Sand into the paint as well so there is a smooth transition. (about 2 inch scuff area into the paint). 22. Clean the area again as before. 23. Mask off the area again using the curved paper method to get a soft paint edge. 24. Paint with spray paint that matches the color of the paint. A. Light even coats. B. Focus most of the paint into the filler area. C. Don’t use thick coats to try to cover it all at once. D. Let first coat dry to a mat finish and add the next coat. E. Second coat should be a little thicker let dry to mat finish. F. Third coat should be the last coat. 25. Prepare clear coat by placing can in hot water to help prevent orange peel. 26. Spray clear coat which should be light, but have full coverage. A. Do 3 thin coats of clear allowing to dry between each coat. B. Last coat should be thicker to have less orange peel, but not too thick avoiding runs. 27. After about an hour, remove masking and allow to cure for at least 2 days. 28. Clean area with soapy water and a clean microfiber cloth. 29. Tape off any edges that you don’t want to sand. 30. Wet sand with 1500 grit sandpaper wrapped around a sponge to help you sand more evenly. A. Spray down the whole area with soapy water as well as your sandpaper. B. Sand back and forth, not in circular motions. C. Sand into both the factory clear coat and the repair area to make a smooth transition. D. Sand with long strokes and don’t focus on any one area too long. E. Clean the area again with soapy water and micro fiber cloth. 31. Wet sand with 2000 grit sand paper. A. Spray area with soapy water. B. Sand panel smooth. C. Wipe down with micro fiber cloth. 32. Wet sand with 3000 grit and 5000 grit using the same process. A. Let dry completely. B. Remove tape and masking. 33. Use scratch remover polish and buffer. A. Put polish on pad and hand buff into the area until spread evenly. B. Buff on low setting keeping under 1200 RPM. C. Keep buffer moving so to not burn into the clear coat. D. Wipe off polish with microfiber cloth.
Definitely helped me prepare for what's to come. Thanks Rob!
Thanks!
parádně sepsané 👍 moc díky a vše dobré přeji :-)
Point 10 should be not 40 grit sandpaper but 400 grit :)
Chris’ Dad: “Chris wtf, why did you touch the van?” Chris Fix: “I needed an example.”
lol
Wtf he's still replying to this old video. Damn
@@befer Of course! I spend 4 hours a day every day reading and responding to comments!
@@chrisfix Holy shit it's the first time You replied to me! i think i've been waiting for a while now! You're awesome. I was JUST thinking about it. What will you do if you airbag goes off in your driftstang? are you going to replace it or somehow fix it? I was wondering at what stage will you install a "Racing wheel", will you wait before you put a cage first? or will you even install a "proper" wheel at all ?
@@befer OK interview boi
Great instruction with no BS or loud music, kids, cats, or dogs getting in the way. No sidebar conversation or stories about your life in it. Wish more instruction vidz were like this!
Thanks a lot! I work real hard to make clear concise videos to help as many people as possible!
No dogs?!? Rip cooper :(
I just got Cooper
Your videos are totally legit! I work in the automotive industry and I tell everyone about your videos. I’ve even sent links of your videos to customers of mine as it pertains to their work. Keep up the GREAT work Chris!
I agree. I hate it when people just jabber on and on. Just get to the point. You do that. Awesome videos. Thanks
I recently bought a 1996 Nissan D21 Hardbody 4x4 5spd that I plan on repairing and keeping for the rest of my life, and I've already used countless of your videos in the first week. Thank you for all you do.
Unbelievable job Chris … thank you so so much for this video … we did our car following your indications and we were absolutely amazed by the results … wished only I could add a before and after photo to show you how good we did 😊
Who else doesnt need to do this but just watches it because it's satisfying to watch rust go away
Nishok__ me
I don't even own a car.
Nishok__ I'm 9 and I can't even drive a car I just watch is because I love cars
I bought a new car so def want to take better care as this is my 5th car and want to ride it into the mist of Avalon.
@@Tony_Kaku what did you buy ?
Not only Chris' instructions are easy to follow, he's also that kind of instructor that will cheer up the whole team
He IS the entire team 😂
He is very enthusiatic, and that is one of the reasons he's so popular.
Agreed
@@thisoldcar5112 agreed 😱
@@kio9922 😅😅
Thanks Chris so much for your video! We own an older Honda that had a rust area in front of the rear tire (exactly like the spot in the beginning of the video where you pull away the rusted piece). We took the car to a body shop and was pretty shocked when they quoted $2500 to repair it with no welding (which they called the wrong way) and $7000 to repair it by welding in new metal (which they called the right way). The car is only worth about $6500. Needless to say, we were pretty bumbed until we came across your video which encouraged us to try and fix it ourselves. We have never worked on a car before but followed your instructions and it turned out so good you couldn't even tell it was there. I kid you not! The total cost was $450 and it took us about two weeks (off and on a few hours a day including some heat/humidity delays). I'm not sure how long it will last but we will be able to repair it in the same way five more times before we even get close to the lower shop quote. Well worth it and we are grateful! Thanks for the encouragement and info, could not have done it without you!
I'm glad you were able to repair it that well and for way cheaper than the shop quoted! Thanks a lot!
Welding IS the correct way. This is a horrible repair method. I would only do this to a 500-1000 dollar beater. A 6500 dollar car is worth getting welded properly. Water will get in there and the rust problem will become way worse.
I got quoted for about $1400 and man... I was so shocked. This comment gave me encouragement. I'm going to start this week. Thank you
You seem really happy working on these videos; I don't know if it's just "for the video" but the way you just absolutely sound like you're loving working on this stuff makes me so excited to try to do work myself, so thank you
I'm still looking up DIY videos about refinishing paint but last weekend we got a big dent added by an unattentive driver.
0:37 "This car has been in my family for decades!" *Proceeds to just rip parts of the car off 20 seconds later*
Fin
Mate he once cut a hole in his trucks exhoust just to show how to repair it. This wasnt that bad
Yooo that’s so funny yu say that amber
Hardly. It's rust, not metal anymore. So many people have no idea just how bad Rust gets; it's like a Zombie, consuming surrounding metal until there's no more to eat. There's no cure I can tell you, just cut it out farther than where it appears to stop by at least an inch and put new metal on and coat that *extremely* good or you wasted your time. Even then, don't leave even a pinhole's worth of rust because any tiny amount WILL make the rust come back.
@@101Volts So the Titanic is no longer metal anymore as practically all of her steel structure has oxidised.
This is honestly just incredible.
Thanks!
@@chrisfix 3 years and you're still replying to comments, you da real MVP! 🙌
200th like
@@mansoorkarim836 ààÀ
That's a fact...
This is one of the best instructional videos I've seen. good explanations which are built up in steps. no unnecessary talk.
I'm very fortunate to have a great neighbor. He has been doing body work on tractors. He does side work at his house. Whenever I need help working on my truck he comes right over and helps and then he showed me how to paint it with the air gun. And fortunately we have a place right around us that sells automotive paint and they can match anything. I absolutely love this video. I was going to in the spring start on other side of my truck. I was going to weld in panels and fill it with body filler and sand it down and then paint the whole truck. I can even get a spray booth for under 1200 bucks and I figured since I would probably never use it again I would give it to my neighbor for all the help he's giving me over the years. In return I fix his car and lawn equipment and his snow blower. Again thank you for putting this video up I'm definitely trying out this method first.
This is by far the best home car repair channel I've ever seen.
You aren't kidding, this guy is the man. Perfect explanations and honesty
My man knows how to speak very good! Must've been the speech god in school haha
Drewbie UnderFire I wouldn’t buy a car with such an fix, it will last few months.
Peter Jensen How would you improve it? Using sheet metal for coverage instead of the stainless steel sheet? Or cut away the rust all together and go the sheet metal welding route instead?
Anybody: *gets in a painful situation with its car* In the distance: "HEY GUYS" Basically a superhero phrasing
Chris fix here
Thank you for sharing this. Had a bunch of spots on my truck that needed treatment which ranged from tiny to large like yours here. Your video helped me to give it a try doing it myself. I didn't get my filler edges as smooth/blended as hoped, but at least the spots are treated and covered. I tried Rust Dissolver (Loctite Naval Jelly) and Rust Converter on some spots to lessen the sanding...I was pleased with them. Seems like everyone says rust will eventually come back, but even if this is just a temporary cosmetic fix, it looks better and maybe it will for hopefully a year or more. Thanks again.
I'm having similar rust pattern on my car and was searching for help on KZhead. This is hands down the best video I've seen. Great work
This dude has the balls we all need in the garage
Why balls? I mean, even if you screw it up, you can take it to a professional to fix your mess.
Derfoklishe i need balls too
@@topanteon if you have enough money
@@lilballsak8770 just take it to chrisfix, he can fix anything with the change in your pocket
am not touching any paint.
I followed this tutorial today. I am absolutely shocked I was able to recreate similar results on my van. I have a large area where the rockers along the running board has caused a great deal of rust and after today's results I feel like I could absolutely fix those myself now! My van is 22 years old but runs like a champ and has very low miles. Cosmetically however, it needed a ton of help . Thank you so much for making this video.
I’m impressed at how concise yet detailed this video was. It was the perfect blend instructionally and visually haha, the car looks great! I love the fact that you were budget conscientious, thorough, and that everything was very easy to follow. Thank you for the help!!
Thanks Kayla
big tip, when i was in school for becoming a car painter the thought me this, if you have difficulties when feeling for transitions put a paper towel or toiletpaper between your hand and the surface, im not sure why but you feel transitions and dents better this way. Keep up the videos!!
Thanks for the tip!
Maybe ( im not sure im just saying what i think might be the case) you feel it better because when you use a glove or a bare finger, the ummm.......touch is grippy, where toilet paper acts like a "dry lube" and you can feel it better.
"this is our family van which we owned since brand new, we've went on so many trips with it and it gave us a lot of great memories" *Rips off huge parts of the body"
Ong I was looking for this comment
Like he has a choice to leave it there... :>/
that huge part was coming off anyway, which he is probably gonna fix
Playcer lol!
Honestly, that car is rusted scrap metal at that point. 25 years old and 300k+ miles. You can literally find people giving away cars like that on craigslist.
ChrisFix, I am impressed. I followed your instructions, bought the exact brand of stuff you used and my 2012 Ford Escape looks practically brand new now! You are a ROCKSTAR buddy!
That's what I love to hear! Thanks a lot!
Trying this on my 2008 Escape. Rust magnets!
insaneapples yep .. just bought an escape for cheap.. low KMs but the rust on the rear is crazy
I have an 04 Escape with almost 300k miles that I'm about to start doing some rust repair work on because of this video.
@@kaine2416 His video was very helpful. The hardest part of the whole job was to walk into the garage, put on the gloves and grab the sandpaper to start. Once committed, it went smooth. I didn't want to take a chance on using any other product, so I bought the 3M stuff. I did it 3 months ago and I still marvel on how great it looks. I wish I would have taken before & after pics.
Can't wait to do this. One of the most well explained, informative and easy to follow body work videos I've ever seen. Thank you!
Hey Chris . Love your channel. Hope all is well . This is an amazing tutorial that anyone can perform with patience. The prep is 90 plus percent
My father and I used to own an autobody repair shop in the rust belt of Canada (Nova Scotia). Rust repairs were a large part of our business. We would typically cut out the rusted areas and weld in new metal sections. The repair that you have done is fine from a DIY perspective because most people do not have the equipment or the expertise to do any sort of welding. The fiberglass based filler is waterproof and salt resistent so it provides a good foundation for the bondo. This will not last as long as a professional repair but it should last for a reasonable amount of time. Thnak you for the video!
thanks for a reasonable comment. Every time you research this imperfect repair everyone in the comments rages so hard because it's not the best way - better than doing nothing because the car isn't worth it.
You're welcome. Chris did a great job as a DIY'er. When I was growing up it was typical for a young guy to buy an old car as cheap as possible and try to fix it up so that they could have something to drive. A car wouldn't pass the annual safety inspection if there were any holes in the body so they would have to repair the holes as cheaply as possible. I couldn't afford to work on my friends cars for free, but I would provide some driveway education and training so that they could do the best that they could with their available funds. It's important to note that eye and breathing protection is a definite must and don't tackle too much at once. Bare metal, primer, and bondo are not weather resistant and should be kept dry until they are painted.
Thanks for the feedback from a professional!
I do have an exposed raw metal scratch that I should paint over
1hjehje it will last for 6 months lol. Waste of $$
This guy made me buy all the interior detailing and cleaning stuff on the hardware store and order online as well. Got me interested in cleaning my own car, now I'm about to start my business coz of him. Hats off to you man! 😎👌
So did you start the business ?
Same as me from Indonesia 😁👍
Bro same
@@ro00o33 started mine 2 and half years ago and that shit blew up I have team of 5 people 6 with me and in a week i can profit around 4000 this youtube channel has helped so much
Incredible amount of work for a small rust area. But shortcuts won't do this job properly . In time you will begin to see a difference. Your job went way beyond what many body guys would do. Good on you!
Hey Chris , I am all in . I worked at an autobody shop for 2 years and you are spot on in all your steps !! Great vids all !!
I did the wet sanding and polished it but the paint was an exact match but after wet sanding and polishing it got darker any advice?
There's literally nothing you can't do. You've played a huge part in my life to go out to be a mechanic and learn so many things so I can know how to fix basically anything. School is gonna be fun. Thank you Chris, you really do inspire a lot of people man. I binge watch your videos everyday just to keep on learning more and more and it's been paying off recently!
A year ago: "damn I need to also buy a mask?!". 2021: "which mask should I use for this..."
2022 "damn I threw all my masks out I forgot they had other uses"
@@coltenharris6870 More like 2032 🤣
DO NOT use your little face diaper cloth masks for dust protection! Use a proper rigid dust mask with a tight seal.
The answer is a mask that actually does something. Aka not a covid mask lol
@@apexalaska kn95
I used this video to help me fix a rust spot around the wheel well in my '98 Jeep TJ. Thank you!
I used this video to back up my decision to outsource this fix to the professionals
Watching this because I have a 75 Plymouth duster I’m about to restore and I’m trying to learn how to do most of this stuff on my own. Thanks for making videos it’s so helpful!!
Couple of notes to add. Push that regular body filler in tight and then smooth off the surface. The latter saves a lot of sanding time. Ensure the high-build primer you choose is DTM (direct-to-metal) otherwise you will need an etch primer over any bare metal or there may be adhesion issues or delamination. Finally, I would avoid red-colored glazing putty. We have seen that it can bleed through the paint finish especially on lighter color paint. I love your videos, and in this one you essentially captured and boiled down the steps we learned in collision repair school. :-)
Thanks for the tips
Good stuff. I use platinum plus filler and glaze daily and they're much thinner than the kinds used on cars. Most of the large scale spreading is on a relatively horizontal surfaces though so it's easier in my opinion. If its a warm day, it can dry extremely fast with even a fraction of the amount of blue hardener. Definitely keeps you on your toes but I find it very satisfying to fill in composite surfaces after doing a fair amount of grinding and sanding.
Been rewatching this video & others multiple times. Loving the detailed explanations of how & why to perform the work, especially about dealing with rust in hidden areas & ensuring air bubbles are eliminated. Following these instructions = confidence & competence! I live in the rust belt, so I intend to use a 2k epoxy primer over the filler & putty. The primer is beige & the finish coat is silver, so I'll see how much bleeding there is after a few passes with each layer.
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The 8000 people that disliked this are body shop workers
that is true, in the end of this video you can see where he dented in the quarter panel and didn't even fill the dent
yes, but at very low cost compared to a professional... it´s not a location where safety is an issue, so why not..looks ok to me... maybe he could have blended in the base coat a little better
Nope I Worked at Body Shop and Customer Want Stuff Done Right This Is Just DIY Temporary Fix
Point of video, what I can do at home.....
@Aaron Cubitt I looked all over, but couldn't find your video on how to do it better than this.
Man you covered all the bases! This is exactly what i needed! I mean next to taking a cutting wheel to pick your part and taking out an entire rear fender, i have allot of little dents and old rust spots that i quickly removed and spray painted just to stop the rust from expanding until i could do it properly. So thanks!
Nice video! I used this to help my friend fix her Toyota that had some damage. There was no rust but your instructions on using filler and painting were helpful and it turned out great!
I’ve done some rust repairs on a couple of older late 90’s Mercedes’ AMG’s that were prone to rust issues from that era, and I did the repair very good but I never knew how to get rid of that paint line. Now I know. I just did the wet sanding step by step and I was blown away. Awesome man, thanks!
I did the wet sanding and polished it but the paint was an exact match but after wet sanding and polishing it got darker any advice?
@@cade7458how many coats of spray paint / matte finish did you do?
Im an auto body tech by trade and I must give you credit man you did a pretty good job. A couple tips if you want, when going for that wheel arch body line, use a number 2 pencil and guide of some sort to draw in your central arch line, then use some painters tape to mask off the line on one plane, say the top of the panel, then sand the face, repeat for the opposite side, this will make your wheel arch line really sharp, then you just need to sand it down to the correct softness, i found this really helps, loved the vids man keep it up!
Artur does this trik for spotter job, not for filler!! a bit different but same logic)))
@Blind Bandit : well, then you are what we noobs call a pro. 10 years, ofcourse you're going to know this better. For me this is perfect, I have an old audi a3 with some rust on it, but here in norway i'm not going to invest 2000 dollars+ in a body and paint job that looks just a bit better than this, when my cars is worth the same as just the paint job. If it was so bad of a method I would love to see a better method, as i said I have no idea how to do this kind of stuff, so any tips is helpful :)
I would also say when feathering and wet sanding, stay on one panel and don't get into another panel. He got into the door a bit, which was a no no.
thechosendude I saw that too, but with it being on such a fine paper it isn't really a big deal as it'll buff out. But definitely don't hit it with a lower grit.
Who is going to spend the time/money to "properly" fix rust on a Mazda 3. It's a great cheap and relatively easy fix for a car that already looks shit from the factory.
Man this is the best tutorial on the rust repair I have ever seen in my life. Thank you so much for doing this I followed it exactly step-by-step and my project on the car came out perfect. Genuis video, really helpful thank you.
How long did it take you?
One of the most excellent comprehensive videos ever. So many great tips!
Nobody: Chris: Hey guys!! Today we are going to build a car with basic home tools.
lol
Nobody: Chris: hey guys today we will going to paint the whole car with just one special magic bottle My "soapy water"
Maybe someday
lolol
Hah!!!!!
Incredible instructions and really professional editing and writing. I wished the rest of KZhead demonstrations understood the importance of preparation.
Thanks a lot!
@Joshua Ramirez yes
I have been looking for this exact video as a Mazda owner myself who rust like crazy! Ready to tackle that with this video on hand once winter ends. Thanks Chris 👊
Absolutely the best car body repairing tutorial i've ever seen! I wish I haven't seen this before. Good job, man :)
Dude - from someone who had literally no idea what to do for self rust removal, your one video seriously made me feel 100 % more confident in trying it myself. Amazing explanations and detailed follow ups as to "why" you're doing what you're doing. NICE WORK and thank you for the help
Lifesaver. When my 26 year old rust magnet Saab 900 failed 10 points at a yearly inspection, I must choose between bankruptcy or learning how to do shit myself.
Hey! Did you end up giving it a try? Curious about buying a wrx as my first car, but this would need to be done as soon as I bought it
Used Chris' video as a guide to prepping and painting my 1970s British Kit Car. It's mostly (old) fiberglass which was a pain to work with, but I'm really happy with how it came out.
Awesome work ! Great job for people that are new to this. Specially for Canadians like myself where every other used car here has this issue. Thank you
Seen a few haters on here. Not sure why. Chris clearly states at the beginning of the video that severe rust damages has to be cut out and new sheet metal welded in. He also states he does not claim to be an expert body man. His purpose here is to show what can be done to fix small places without spending thousands at a body shop. I don't see any problem with what he did here. Repair looks fine and that fiberglass will hold for a long time. I enjoy your video's Chris. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Mark!
What is a long time in your opinion?
Sarunas G a long time to me would be a couple more years until the rest of my car dies... and that’s just fine with me... then I can go to auction and get another one...
Mark A. Fibre glass will hold forever if done properly. My dad used to use the exact same method 40+ yrs ago, seems that now people have less money they're relearning how to fix small problems themselves.
"And that fiberglass will hold a long time", that has to be verified. I could imagine that in 3-6 months or so the rust starts to bleed through again. A follow up video of the repaired parts after a year would be good (;
when you know your car has no rust, but you still watch because his content is the best on youtube!
talking about exageration... lol
Roberto Hernandez or when you don’t even have a car because your 15 but you still love his content
Colin Beisler true lmao
And it has more than 30k thumbs up in less than 24 hours
When you dont even have a car but you still watch... just fascinating.
It's 5:08 am here and a few days ago I watched your vid on fixing small dents, so of course it was time to look at this vid repairing rust spots and rust holes. Two nights ago I was at the supermarket parking lot when a shopping cart came reeling down the sloped lot and nailed my car, right on the crease of the front wheel well. A back wheel well has a rust spot in the arch peak area. And the driver's door has worn paint next to the window. So it's time to apply your vids, which btw I think are excellent and really walk everybody through the process. Many thanks!!
Love your works, no frill, just straight to the point ! You just got yourself a new subscriber !!
Favorite part is how he's trained his hands to accurately communicate throughout his ChrisFix Lessons. He doesn't just throw facts at the viewer, but explains why things should or should not be done a certain way backed by common sense explanations that save you from learning the hard way. He is a master at presentations, engaging the viewer and empowering them to "give it a go". He is enthusiastic 24/7.
i think that HE did learn the hard way what you shouldn't do
ChrisFix the Prophet
I've just shed a tear😢 this was so beautiful..... ChrisFix will fix this world one day, I just know it! If not him then who else!?! Anyone!?! Anyoneeeee!!!???
70 yr old grandma, tepaired my 2005 Kia last year myself, fist size holes by finder. Put a disposable aluminum plate piece behind them filled with spray foam, after set shaved down and put body filler on top and then painted. Neighbors were impressed. Did same to my daughters car in the 90’s/ complete rocker panels rusted through, lasted all through college!
You’ve helped me out countless times from watching your videos and this one included, Thanks Mr.Fix!👍🏻
Hey Chris thank you for showing me how to work with bondo on rust damage, i did it all by myself when i worked on my car but unfortuantly it caught on fire and towed away but a mechanic told me that i did a really good job and i had no experience on working with bondo. So i thank you very much showing me this i learned from the best !!!
I'm an auto body guy.before seeing all of the video I was going to comment on how bad this repair is.But decided to see the whole vidoe.Very impressed that patch work will last many many many years, especially cause he took the most important step of all.undercoated the back.
Thank you.
Hey Filberto thanks for backing Chris's work, it helps us diy-ers!
*almost half of fender disappears from sanding* Now this looks AWESOME!
Hey hey hey Chris !! Much appreciated over the years. I wish you much happiness and peace. Stay healthy
can't wait to try this. Thanks for the concise instructions. I'll let you know how it turns out.
For spending day and night,for a video, He deserves more viewers and subscribers
Thanks man!
He's getting there, but 1 mil to almost 3 million which is where he is now is by no means small either... I remember when he pretty much just started~ Good job Chris!
The CHRISFIX CAR MEET UP in LA at Venice Beach Fishing Pier Parking Lot was AMAZING! Thanks for all the fans for coming out last minute and making an awesome West Coast meet! Pics on my Instagram or Facebook pages! Also, the next video will be about buying my mom her dream car! Stay tuned!
And since I didnt sleep tonight, I will sleep on the flight to Cali haha
ChrisFix finnaly you did a new video
ChrisFix you should've decided to go streetspeed717's youtube callout with a bunch of other car youtubers
Rosa Garcia yes I forgot about that
Hey Chris i love your videos keep it up !! :)
I will attempt to do this on my 79’ c10, you gave me more confidence to go out and tackle this my self, thanks 100x Chris.
Amazing guide as always. I worked on a smaller rust spot on my car today and it came out great! I have a sanding machine, but in my opinion the sanding after applying the bondo is best done by hand. It's much easier to sculpt your final product that way! Make sure to put enough time in the sanding. It takes a lot of time, but makes a huge difference!
Well Chris, Aside from the great workmanship you've done, I think the biggest thing you sell is inspiration and confidence. 99% of the people looking at a rust spot like that would never attempt to repair it. and now we know the steps and procedure to follow its now in 4th gear.
I've worked professionally in body shops for over 20 years. I could not help but watch your video with intrigue to the very end. Your Advice from the body filler stage onwards is first class advice for a home repair. Ideally suited for minor dents and deep scratches . Very thoughtful and well put together. However, using this method for a rust cure for several for years? It's definitely not! Unless, of course you live in a very warm dry climate. Okay, why won't it last?.... Rust was only removed from the one side of the outer panel and from the one side of inner panel. Then a mesh of dissimilar metal was used to bridge the holes inbetween the inner and outer panels. Every night when the air condenses, all those water droplets you see form on the outside of the car will also form on the inside panels too. The moisture / condensation droplets will run down internally to the untreated exposed area of the repair. Every night this will form an electrolytic action between the dissimilar metals and accelerate the internal corrosion process. This process will also be assisted to a degree by the fact that the monocoque body is negative charged by battery. In approximately six months, blisters will form underneath your artistically sculpted styrene based fillers, as the new corrosion expands. For a quick fix, your method for a well crafted disguise absolutely is fine. For a beloved restoration project on the other hand, there's only one cure. Cut the rust completely out and weld in new sections. As long as you can access and protect both sides of the panels internally and externally effectively, then and only then you'll have a repair that may last years.
that's when i come in and say something that saves the day. wait for it, it’s coming, here it is : spray anti corrosion inside the panel where you added the mesh!
And how many people are considering this method for a restoration project? Approximately zilch.
@@daslolo 👍🏼
The mesh is stainless steel... it will not galvanically corrode. if he had used aluminium, you'd be correct. You're right on the rest, if possible the quarter panel should have been removed and treated on the inside, or cut and welded on , bnut this still allows unprotected metal behind because you can't weld through rust proofing or paint.
@@rolfbjorn9937 Does stainless conduct electricity? It might not corrode, but it causes corrosion (as the cathode) just like any other dissimilar metal.
This is one of the best KZhead videos I have ever seen. This guy is so good
Dude you are a lifesaver, bought my car 2 months ago and found some rust, with your vid this job was a breeze. Thanks man.
Chris:*Finds a burning car* *_Hey Guys ChrisFix Here.._*
And today...
wait wut this had 118 likes?
I'm thinking more of Goonzquad XD
420 likes
@@Denz0o0oVal its a good line, but you name its not trustworthy
I like how he just rips off the rust from the van just to educate us! Props to you good sir. I love these videos.
This is awesome! I have a detailing business and wanting to add rust restorations thank you man. I was glued the whole video
Most rust in quarters is from dirt and moisture getting in between panels. It'll keep happening because it's coming from the back. 2. Always treat any remaining rust with a rust-converter (picklex, Naval Jelly, Metal Prep). Good job using fibreglass filler! Great job painting!
yep not all of the bare metal was covered with this method (void spaces with air and bare metal). Therefore it will get rusty pretty soon in the same spot. Then again its a mazda - they always rust
@@hagestad brand does not matter rust sees metal, it eats it
I've fixed many rust-buckets as a teenager even took a BOCES class to learn how to do it. Your video is awesome. Thing about auto-body work is you can always learn something new. Good job thank you.
I thought of an easier way to repair the rust: buy a house near Chris, and pay him to do it! Seriously, these videos have great production quality and great advice.
I believe, if you would just quietly drop your car in front of Chris's house, he would repair it out of the urge to repair. And he would probably make another video off of it. Chris is not a human, he is higher species from outer space.
You are a great teacher explaining literally everything. Thanks so much!!❤
Thanks!
Wow! I just found a new hobby for my 16 yr old. He's working on getting his driver license. We got a 2007 Honda Accord that runs great but needs some body work. He could do this easily and get it up to speck for driving to school. Great tutorial. All the extra details were great. I've used bondo for home improvement projects but never understood how to mix properly or about the finishing bonds. Great video. Thanks!
Chris fix: you need multiple coats of body fillers and paint with clear coating. 5 minute crafts: RAMEN.
No they'd use Colgate toothpaste
@@dominator9833 oh the things you can do with toothpaste...🤐
In Chris I trust
I'm pretty sure that Top Ramen wouldn't work.... 😜
@@goldwolf0606 I died lmao
Next Chrisfix video: How to build your own car (SUPER EASY VERSION)
(No Special Tools Required)
Colinator4321 jajaja indeed
Haha I was just talking about that with some subscribers from the meet in Cali. I kinda want to do a kit car like an Atom or something similar.
ChrisFix please do so!
Hahahaha
Thank you so much! I watched the video about a year ago, then bought all the right things 5 months ago and now finally i did my car's bodywork. Also saved a lot of money.
Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for making this video!
I like it how Chris is still hearting comments two years later. That’s some dedication to your KZhead channel right there
Doesnt get hearted l ao
Jon Johnson by chance would u know how to download CSS textures?
I ain’t trying to to get a heart
@@sorrow5012 lol why you still replying?
RTRX8 idk man
This dude just makes everything look so easy.
It took me and my grandad 45 minutes to jack up a car because the jack we had was too small.
@@roadwarrior114 I spent about 8 hours just sanding And I’m not even done yet
Thank u Chrisfix, idk why but I’ve always found like rust repair like so satisfying to watch, also useful because my grandpa doesn’t get around much anymore and so I thought I’d ask him for his 2003 ford ranger as I’ve always wanted a small truck and it looks pretty good although I haven’t gotten a super good look at it I thought I may ask him for it
Done numerous repairs like this on my cars over the years but that ”rolled paper” trick for smoother transition was new to me. Definitely gonna try that next time.
I did the wet sanding and polished it but the paint was an exact match but after wet sanding and polishing it got darker any advice?
Thanks Chris! I've done a lot of non-professional rust repair but I'd bet I learned at least 10 new things from this!
Glad you learned some new tips and tricks!
I've been an automotive surface refinisher since I left school in 1975. (Spray painter-panel beater). While I applaud this guy for his honest work, this will not stop the rust. And experience tells me this rust will be back within 6 to 12 months. The problem is, rust does not start from a stone chip on the outside of the panel, rust starts between the inner panel and the outer panel. This fix will not resolve the rust problem. I'm sorry, but that's the truth.
What will
@@heater2823 cut out rust and replace with sheet metal
@@heater2823 You could use a rust converter (liquid) but that would not effectively treat between the panels. The only way to remedy this is by replacing both the inner and outer panels. It's not cheap to have done in a shop. And it's a pain in the arse to do. However, you will get another 5 or 10 years out of that area by simply treating the inner panel and replacing the outer. It won't stop the inner panel rusting away, but at least you won't see it. You can slow rust happening by washing under the wheel arches thoroughly on a regular basis. Especially if you live in a muddy area or where salt is used on roads. But there isn't much you can do once rust starts to appear. Fix the car cheaply and sell it on.
very true , when I poked a hole through the rocker , it's all up in behind , live and learn, hopefully it lasts 5 years for me
@Crusty What if you do this DIY rust repair method then spray a bunch of wool wax/fluid film in between the 2 sheet metal panels. Will that stop the rust then?
Chris!! My wife hates cars and she doesn't know jack about them. She is a very talented make up artist, though. So, I turned on your video on my tv while she was putting our daughter to sleep. After the first 8 minutes, she froze and didn't move. She only kept mumbling "wow!!! This guy is an artist. I don't even wanna go to my room now. His work is very satisfying and says a lot about his talent". And she finished the whole video. lol
That is so awesome! I'm so glad she enjoyed the video!!!
I've always driven older cars and felt decent enough at getting the job done. I learned a bunch of tips in this video to really up my results. Masking tips, wet sanding panels, spreading filler out... amazing tips! This will up my game a bunch! Much thanks!!👍
Glad it helped
definitely gonna use the folded over paper when I gotta re-tackle a rust spot on my car this spring. I didn't get the inside well enough and it spread, I've got basically everything needed but wanted to see how someone else handled it and picked up tricks here for sure when I go again.
@yo boy
@@chrisfix hi