How to PROPERLY Repair a Rust Hole in your Car or Truck (DIY for Beginners)

Rust hole removal and repair. Repairing a rust hole in your car is something that should be done quickly to prevent it from spreading. You can easily do this at home with some practice and get the results you see in this video. I teach you the basics of what welder you want to use and how to weld so you can get started. I answer questions like, should you butt weld or lap weld floor panels? Rust is common at the wheel wells, quarter panels, rocker panels, and floor boards 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.

[sailingshadowfax]

I love how you edit out all the swearing, kicking things, yelling at the sky and negotiating with yourself to not give up and finish the job. Makes car repair seem so pleasant. :)

[jeromeygreen]

Me for years: "I got to learn how to weld"

ChrisFix: "I got you bro"

[DimSimSam]

As a 52 yr old sheet metal tradesman I’d recommend someone who has never welded sheet metal to a day or 2 practicing with slow/fast wire speeds and low/high power to get a true feel for welding car body metal. Chris is making this sound a lot easier than it actually is. Practice will mean you don’t need to repeat the job. My new apprentices spend a month (a least) practicing before they touch a customers job.

[dennismerritt]

I’m a retired mechanic/welder. I commend your good, basic information. Maintenance welding is not really taught in “welding school.” Good job.

[ziadbakkich]

can you make a video about oil additives?
today auto part stores are full of oil additves.

[nathandem]

33:02 "So that's a job WELD done" 😂


Chris hittin us with them dad jokes

[Tditom]

Awesome video! I've been a welder for over 20 years, specializing in TIG, MIG, MAG, and stick welding. When working with thin metal, I position the welding gun at an angle away from the puddle. This way, you don't add too much heat to the plate, resulting in a flatter weld and less grinding afterward. For metal over .38 inch, I point the gun at an angle into the puddle. Just some tips!

[blackdogbite]

EXCELLENT WORK! This is one of THR BEST YouTube tutorials I have ever seen. I'm an older guy, I have done some of this work before and I Iearned SO MUCH.

Your style is GREAT. No BS and random chatter, clear, articulate and friendly. Well edited! It's also apparent that you are not reading the material, which leads to a stiff-sounding presentation. On top of all of that, you have a very positive way of making challenging work seem very approachable to beginners. This is a truly rare skill. And you don't gloss over anything (which can be so frustrating)

Lastly, the amount of REALLY useful tips you throw out like popcorn is really amazing. The vent techniques, disconnecting the battery, proper grounding for the weld, the flashlight trick....so useful. Honestly, I have never contributed to a YouTube creator before, but I'm going to send you a few bucks. And subscribe. Thanks so much for a truly excellent presentation. Five stars.

[Fireflyepic]

Chris, you're flexing on us with those dust masks. Gosh.

[jonandersen]

Chrisfix's top tools:
1. Soapy wooder
2. Safety glasses
3. Disconnection of negative terminal on battery

[highwheelingdragon]

I’ve been doing my own rust repair before that car even existed but thanks to you, I need to make a shopping list for my ongoing projects like a nibbler for tight spots and flexible duct for my shop fan. I already have some items on hand like IPO to wipe down weld material, LED light for locating pinholes at night, plastic wrap and argon to displace atmosphere from paint cans. Great explanation of stitch welding and the use of reference marks, too!

[gavinhogberg]

Legend says he's still working on the turbo video today (he is)

[chupacabraattack]

The way he talks gives me so much confidence. He could do a tutorial on hip surgery and it would get me hyped up enough to try it on my grandmother.

[caruser]

Chris: *smacks car*
"This baby can fit so much structural integrity in it."

[rizkhan]

This is the most professional rust repair I jave ever seen, as compared to other channels.

[countrysidelife]

Just 1 video packed with more information than others can put in 5 videos!!
Always amazing job!!
Well deserved the almost 10 million subscribers
Thank You man

[ethanunverzagt]

Chris fix is such a good Youtuber. He is someone who actually cares about his viewers, and is not in it all for the money. He goes back on old videos and actually reads all of the comments thanks for being a good youtuber!

[mcdonalds_sprite]

The car:
crashed into another car and flipped over 3 times
ChrisFix:
"That's easy to fix!"

[busarob]

Im 57 and have always wanted to learn how to weld. This video is great. It was cool to be able to see you weld. Im sure ill have years to learn but this is very informative.

[mikemaynard]

I'd like to give u a shout out, and say thanks for what u do to help ppl out with DIY. Cause some ppl can't afford to pay a shop to do repairs or like me I'm poor and rather do my work myself on my car build. Makes u have some pride in what u do. So thanks, my man. I truly appreciate you.