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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Disclaimer:
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!

[dereckortiz]

It’s 5 am, I don’t own a car, and I have school in 3 hours

update i’m now 17 yrs old and drive a saab 92x

[phake]

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

[caranuding]

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

[markwilliford]

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.

[JKMchannelable]

I like how he made this video 2 years ago and still finds time to like comments in 2020. Props To him honestly 🙌👏

[gustardjackson]

Ive watched this video 5 times and still havent repaired my rust holes

[johnathansparks]

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!

[Delodg]

ChrisFix has got to be one of the only channels where I can watch the same video over 5 times and still enjoy it every time. I’ve seen this video at least 5 times and it never gets old. Thanks for helping people curious about cars.

[heathercarter]

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.

[punchinello]

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!

[duane]

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....

[hjehje]

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!

[ax-]

Not only Chris' instructions are easy to follow, he's also that kind of instructor that will cheer up the whole team

[playcer]

"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"

[mdlindsey]

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.

[nishokmk]

Who else doesnt need to do this but just watches it because it's satisfying to watch rust go away

[willrannikko]

Chris’ Dad: “Chris wtf, why did you touch the van?”

Chris Fix: “I needed an example.”

[kenzilliox]

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!

[glennheijmans]

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!!

[loganjeffry]

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