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How to Restore your Brake Lights PERMANENTLY 

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Tail Light Restoration using Clear Coat. This video will show you how to clean and restore your taillights so they will never turn yellow or hazy again! You have seen videos on restoring headlights with bug spray, toothpaste, baking soda, and the kits you buy in the store, but all of these methods are temporary and eventually the haze and oxidation will come back.
My method will first make the brake light clear by wet sanding and then put a UV coat on it to seal it in.
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@thisismynormal
@thisismynormal 8 лет назад
Did this to my truck over the summer and my taillights turned out so well my buddy did his truck's that very night! Every now and then we stand there and talk about how good they still look! Thanks for all the awesome videos!
@tom4208
@tom4208 Год назад
do they still look good :(
@gerardosalas9477
@gerardosalas9477 8 лет назад
I see you really take care of your cars, I wish more people did the same. Congrats!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+Gerardo Salas Thanks!
@heychevrolet299
@heychevrolet299 7 лет назад
ChrisFix how did it look over time
@hanskinslo326
@hanskinslo326 6 лет назад
there's a reason this guy is an award-winner on RU-vid!
@hellhellya1
@hellhellya1 6 лет назад
Why should we want to take care of his cars?
@crlaw75
@crlaw75 6 лет назад
It makes a vehicle sell faster, if it's maintained and well-taken care of.
@labradormcgraw
@labradormcgraw 4 года назад
This video is an absolute masterpiece. There is no other guide on RU-vid that even comes close to this quality. Amazing photography (including the dog) and outstanding commentary. YOU SIMPLY CANNOT BEAT A CHRISFIX VIDEO!
@Filaqosik
@Filaqosik 8 лет назад
The fastforwarded wet sanding felt so satisfying.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+Filaqosik haha, that was not fast forward ;P
@meowingmono
@meowingmono 8 лет назад
+ChrisFix Rip Chris's arm muscles
@jamesf9610
@jamesf9610 6 лет назад
Schneidees of you like that try setting the speed to 2x and enjoy Hahahaha
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
You saw my video on restoring headlights permanently (How to Restore Headlights PERMANENTLY) but now you can restore your dull tail lights too!
@snowboardpunk12
@snowboardpunk12 9 лет назад
How well are those PT headlights holding up? Thinking about doing this to my Trailblazer
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
They are holding up great! They look the same as the day I sprayed them.
@noldia
@noldia 9 лет назад
Will be trying this on my wife's ten year old Mazda Miata's headlights. The cost is much less than anything else I have seen.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Fred Flynt Take a before and after picture! I'd love to see it!
@wasism10
@wasism10 9 лет назад
Is there a way to restore oxidized paint
@spektrum7434
@spektrum7434 9 лет назад
LMAO at the fact he added "you want to make sure you don't have your dog walking around while clear coating" as if it's an actual step. Too funny.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Spektrum haha, I am glad you got a good laugh from that!
@sabrinasmith283
@sabrinasmith283 7 лет назад
Spektrum LOL
@MaNu-pp1em
@MaNu-pp1em 6 лет назад
Also super cute Video bomb😂
@Geonious
@Geonious 5 лет назад
I had to laugh when he mentioned the dog because I was actually going to comment about the dog walking around. But, Chris caught it. Just like he caught how he touched the lens after applying rubbing alcohol and he corrected it in the video. Also, he covered the orange peel I was going to comment about. This shows how good and thorough Chris is when he does his videos. It's one of the reasons I subscribed to his channel.
@wrxbungle
@wrxbungle 9 лет назад
heating up the aerosol bottle in a bucket of warm water can help to atomize the droplets more finely and evenly great vid, great channel!
@stuvs830
@stuvs830 9 лет назад
That is an amazing tip. I never know what I'm going to learn here! Thank you 😀
@Ariesstubbornbutt
@Ariesstubbornbutt 6 лет назад
Thanks!!
@erickmorales5821
@erickmorales5821 6 лет назад
Thanks
@ramonlugo3230
@ramonlugo3230 5 лет назад
Gracias . Aprendi algo nuevo
@tylerm.9408
@tylerm.9408 5 лет назад
This needs to be pinned! It helps so much.
@kentmocc
@kentmocc 9 лет назад
Chris, to get no orange peel, just do a medium/heavy last coat of clear. You have that spotted misty finish because your last coat is not heavy enough. Don't be afraid! Experiment on small pieces like that 3rd brake light. It will be so perfect you wont even need to wet-sand it!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
kentmocc Thanks for the tip! I didnt want the paint to run which is why I put on a lighter coat. I rather wet sand it at the end then get a nice drip mark. I will try experimenting with some scrap plastic and work on heavier coats. Thanks!
@dnlmachine4287
@dnlmachine4287 9 лет назад
ChrisFix Careful use of a razor blade, light "scraping" without gouging (kinda like spreading bondo) after the paint is semi-hard will take care of most runs and sags. But you are correct better to not have errors to begin with.
@l4d2160
@l4d2160 9 лет назад
tried this on my yellowed third brake light and it came out awesome. Saved me 40 dollars. It's amazing what you can learn from a youtube video. I also tried this on a set of knobs for the HVAC control. It works very well there too, unfortunately they kept fisheyeing on me due to the humidity. Tip though: Air compressors work great for blowing the water off as a precursor to the rubbing alcohol.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Bryan Young Awesome man! That is great to hear! Also, great tip!
@ma_dd
@ma_dd 8 лет назад
you forgot to top the blinker fluid
@MinecraftMarcus1
@MinecraftMarcus1 8 лет назад
haha
@funkblack
@funkblack 8 лет назад
Those are not the blinkers.
@ColumbusMike
@ColumbusMike 8 лет назад
+Doc. FunkBlack Seriously? You must be dense as hell not to realize that was a joke.
@funkblack
@funkblack 8 лет назад
ChiTown Vaper I got the joke but those are not blinkers.
@ColumbusMike
@ColumbusMike 8 лет назад
+Doc. FunkBlack That's true, it's not.
@KurumaLife
@KurumaLife 8 лет назад
Don't know if somebody already mentioned this. But the orange peel came from painting it outdoors. orange peel always occurs because your paint is already drying before it hits the part you want to paint. It's too cold outside now for doing this and even in summer it's a bit tricky. If you have no choice, hold your can closer to the part and move it faster so the Chance that the oaint dries in air is less and you get the same amount of paint on your part.
@xNeRcOx
@xNeRcOx 8 лет назад
This is my thought, if u spray paint or clear too little u get all those small "goose bumps" but if i spray a little more every "goose bumps" will float together. ive tried it and i think its how its works
@westxtsew
@westxtsew 8 лет назад
Makes some sense being there are paint booths. But even paint booth jobs need a wet sand for a mirror finish right?
@GeorgiaRidgerunner
@GeorgiaRidgerunner 7 лет назад
Watts Designs no paint shop buff any orange peel ... but also orange peel comes from contaminates in the air that's why paint booths have filters for the air ...
@AdrianGonzalez-wl2rw
@AdrianGonzalez-wl2rw 6 лет назад
georgiaridgerunner 79 Thats not the way it works. Everyone gets orange peel theres just no way around it. The thing we do is sand and buff to get the orange peel off thats the only way.
@zhaunghtet4865
@zhaunghtet4865 5 лет назад
Hey!! Instead of that hand method,using cotton roller with motor, the result is awsomely change. Tq
@navywolf1753
@navywolf1753 8 лет назад
This is my go-to channel for helpful DIY car improvements.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+NavyWolf175 Awesome! I am glad you enjoy the videos!
@camryle5590
@camryle5590 9 лет назад
Professional working and professional capturing. That's awesome.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Camry le Thanks man! I work hard to produce professinal, educational, and concise 'how to' videos and when viewers recognize this, it is great!
@johnh2889
@johnh2889 8 лет назад
Hey Chris fix, that orange peel you are talking about is a result of not getting a thick enough clear coat. When spraying the clear it helps to take it to the point of almost dripping, it will dry glossy and nice Used your video yesterday and that is my only recommendation for a change
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+John Hollrah Thank a lot for the tip!
@AndreiIR000
@AndreiIR000 6 лет назад
too thick and it will drip, too light and it will have orange peel; so I guess you need to learn the proper balance?
@Unknown28146
@Unknown28146 5 лет назад
Travis M. Didn’t he do that at the end? Lol
@zacharyhoopes6915
@zacharyhoopes6915 5 лет назад
Another helpful hint (possible video) plastics and simple thick rubbers a quick over with heat gun can bring back the shine and flexibility to the surface, taking away all sun damage from uv rays
@laurae.gutierrez5475
@laurae.gutierrez5475 6 лет назад
Chris! Love how thorough you are on all your videos! You are very detailed & I love that! 💯👍 Thank You
@tom4208
@tom4208 Год назад
haha wow, time flies chris, I remember being 15 years old watching these older vids of yours going outside trying this type of stuff on my parents cars haha, good times, wish i could go back.
@mikeh.8155
@mikeh.8155 8 лет назад
Nice video Chris. I think slightly heavier coats of clear would reduce the orange peel tho.
@robby844
@robby844 5 лет назад
But hes ok with it looking shitty though...
@williameldridge9382
@williameldridge9382 5 лет назад
Old comment, yes, but I wanted to say that he'd have been better off with more coats, rather than heavier coats. Then when he sanded the orange peel he would have had more layers of freedom to sand before he damaged the actual clear coat. Heavier coats are difficult to manage as it is super easy to over-apply and cause running.
@angelicaamora11
@angelicaamora11 4 года назад
You can always wet sand it 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️
@alejandrodp1538
@alejandrodp1538 7 лет назад
can you do a video on how to clean carpets of a car/truck????
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 лет назад
Great idea!
@alejandrodp1538
@alejandrodp1538 7 лет назад
ChrisFix thanks chris👍👍👍
@joelabster6538
@joelabster6538 7 лет назад
Light colored, carpeted car mats would be cool!
@XAngelxofMercyX
@XAngelxofMercyX 6 лет назад
Purple Power is your best friend for that!
@frankiemendoza6526
@frankiemendoza6526 6 лет назад
ChrisFix we're still waiting patiently my friend:]
@MiamiSunrise
@MiamiSunrise 6 лет назад
Great Video Chris. Your videos are great for visual learners. I was surprised you didn't actually show us how much better the brake light illuminated. Much respect.
@31acruz
@31acruz 4 года назад
Chris, if you steel wool between clear coats you will get rid of the orange peel and have a smooth surface. Great video again!
@F150fx2sporT
@F150fx2sporT 9 лет назад
Man I laughed so hard when the dog walked by all cool lol Nice video as always.!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Victor Sanchez Haha, I am glad you got a good laugh. It is funny how he just strolls by as I film lol. Thanks man!
@LolLol-gt9vw
@LolLol-gt9vw 7 лет назад
Help, I can't find a worter source.
@chasedoes9117
@chasedoes9117 7 лет назад
Lol Lol just go to your local fowst
@ThomasFarquhar2
@ThomasFarquhar2 6 лет назад
Lol Lol lol
@GEG266
@GEG266 5 лет назад
The problem is that you need some soupy wooder, not worter, this method won't work with normal worter.
@joelabster6538
@joelabster6538 7 лет назад
Chris Fix for President! We need a man like you who can unite us all! (And fix things) ;)
@lotharvonrichthofen4474
@lotharvonrichthofen4474 7 лет назад
Chris...great video as always....a couple of helpful hints on rattle can painting....start spraying outside of your target area and then sweep across your desired painting area smoothly moving across and beyond your target...this will significantly reduce the amount of orange peel that occurs as you won't have paint build up as quickly in one spot...your tips about light misting 2-3 coats with ample time to dry between coats is spot on...rushing paint will result in a crappy finish for sure.... Also, i like to use the Nitrile gloves for projects like this, having multiple pairs available, really helps keep the surface as clean as possible while protecting skin against harsh chemicals. Appreciate your fix it videos...have used the car detailing tips for our Piper Cherokee and it looks fantastic....thanks
@LRS905
@LRS905 9 лет назад
Ha ha, I love the parts when the speed goes to the max, what a fast hand mate! lol
@vaguincolombia
@vaguincolombia 7 лет назад
Hello Chris, how is that clear coating holding after 2 years?, is it starting to flake off or still going strong?, take care amigo
@snowbaordguru
@snowbaordguru 7 лет назад
@Alejo Colombia Great question!
@nomad91910
@nomad91910 7 лет назад
Alejo Colombia He has a follow up from the headlights (1 year and 2 years) on his inatagram, you can find the links for those on the permanent headlight restoration video description, SPOILER ALERT they still look like new
@robby844
@robby844 5 лет назад
I used the same clear coat on a project that has been outside for 3 years. It started breaking down after 2.5 years.
@maciejolejniczak151
@maciejolejniczak151 5 лет назад
My one is still holding
@vikifrelih8091
@vikifrelih8091 4 года назад
Mine are still like new after 2,5 years. No sign of braking down or hazines.
@DanKelley83777
@DanKelley83777 4 года назад
A friend recommended a cleaner and buffer for my oxidized light. I'm glad I found your channel a while back when flushing and replacing my Tacoma's green engine coolant with red. This method is genius! Thanks and great work!!
@klc317
@klc317 9 лет назад
looks good! Its the little touches like this that make vehicle look so much better.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
klc317 Thanks! Yea, it makes it look better and function better. Wait till next week! I got new headlights and they are amazing compared to the old ones! I am also doing a headlight alignment video!
@Smirnoff44
@Smirnoff44 6 лет назад
With those sanding skills you should teach karate 😆
@martinmorgan5226
@martinmorgan5226 8 лет назад
works very well thank you Mr, fix
@futuristicgamerx411
@futuristicgamerx411 5 лет назад
Umm lmao I'm pretty sure his last name is Evans not *fix* that's just a stage name lol.
@starman3868
@starman3868 5 лет назад
Love your attention to detail and the action shots on the pray painting. Continue the great job. Love watching your videos. By far my favourite on RU-vid.
@WhoWantsToKnow81
@WhoWantsToKnow81 7 лет назад
It's 3am, I have to go to work today, and I'm binge watching ChrisFix videos cuz they are addictive af
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 лет назад
haha glad you are enjoying them!
@thanhnguyenuc8545
@thanhnguyenuc8545 5 лет назад
plus, replace oem bulbs with led.
@anasalwash
@anasalwash 9 лет назад
That was a thorough tutorial, thanks man. Any alternative to that spray? Especially a diy one you recommend? Cos it's not everywhere in the world
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
anas alwash Thanks! Try to find a gloss clear that is UV resistant and wont yellow.
@anasalwash
@anasalwash 9 лет назад
ChrisFix would a varnish work?
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
I have never used varnish but it is worth a shot. Worse comes to worse, you sand it off. Make sure it is compatible with plastic though.
@jharris280zx
@jharris280zx 9 лет назад
anas alwash Wal-Mart carries it, their stores are pretty much everywhere.
@anasalwash
@anasalwash 9 лет назад
***** not in Iraq
@williammanning3174
@williammanning3174 8 лет назад
You only need 800 grit for orange peel. Maybe 1200 if you have more time. I refinish guitars with spray cans so I know all about prepping, primering, wet sanding & buffing. I wet sand with a block. It is a short length of "1x2" with some terrycloth towel stapled to it. I wrap the wet-sand sandpaper around that. Don't waste your time putting clear coat on a plastic light housing. Just sand off the oxidation & use buffing compound to polish it. I also worked in an injection molding plant. There is no coating on plastic parts that you need to replace. Plastic parts come out of the mold with a mirror smooth finish because the mold has been polished so smooth. Never-the-less...good video. Very informative for those with no knowlege of wet-sanding & producing high quality finishes. Keep up the good work. Peace & GOD bless!
@ernestocastellanos6446
@ernestocastellanos6446 7 лет назад
William Manning I agree 2000X is overkill. I used 1000X for my headlights. It's actually better to use clear coat. Polishing will yellow much sooner. But then again I had access to an Automotive grade clear coat. But for some reason, his coat of clear looks really dull! My headlights look OEM new. I never got the "orange peel" look.
@mb1636
@mb1636 7 лет назад
replayed the dog walk portion three times more than the actual project. so funny Chris !!! thnx !
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 лет назад
haha, Spike was a good dog!
@Browningate
@Browningate 5 лет назад
I did the headlights back in summer of 2017 and they're still holding up well.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 5 лет назад
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
@Browningate
@Browningate 5 лет назад
@Chris - You're welcome.
@caligonzalez5116
@caligonzalez5116 9 лет назад
My hands get really sweaty and oily can I use medical gloves
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Cali Gonzalez Yes, definitely use gloves! That will make it come out a lot better!
@amirrabiei7190
@amirrabiei7190 2 года назад
Hey Chris, your method is great. I just used it on my car. I have a suggestion to further optimise your method. Maybe it is wise to let the clear coat dry indoors so there won't be dust moving around. I let my headlight dry outside and I noticed a few dust particles on it after it dried out.
@thomastommy1192
@thomastommy1192 5 лет назад
I truly hope you guys have a Blessed and Merry Christmas. God Bless You.
@TheVenomman79
@TheVenomman79 9 лет назад
The dog thing was funny
@aserodennarciso6880
@aserodennarciso6880 8 лет назад
+mike conner 7:36 dog walks like a boss :)
@cangrejojeringa
@cangrejojeringa 7 лет назад
look at the boss walk/attitude, "this is my sidewalk here guys...", do your painting and filming thingie on the side please...
@23Garzon
@23Garzon 9 лет назад
Good technique ,..subscribed👍
@Mikej1592
@Mikej1592 6 лет назад
another awesome video, we used your technique on our PT cruiser headlights and they still look great after a few years. Thanks so much for the tips and tricks. The polishes are a waste of money compared to this. Some of them run upwards of $50 when brand NOS headlights are about $75 a pair. But some sand paper and paint is a few bucks and actually less work than removing the headlights from a PT cruiser in my opinion.
@thy_oreogaming5488
@thy_oreogaming5488 9 лет назад
Love your videos I have a 92 GMC sierra and my wiper motor went out so I watched your video and how to wax your windshield and it completely works for me during monsoon season thanks man you're a lifesaver literally
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Jontae Fox Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful! Definitely fix your wiper motors though! Im glad I was able to be a lifesaver!
@jermam2010
@jermam2010 7 лет назад
Thank you very great instructions including the dog part. Will refurbish my Chevy 😘
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 лет назад
Haha I am glad you enjoyed the video!
@jeffreyvest4520
@jeffreyvest4520 7 лет назад
chris do you know anything about diesel engines
@ThomasFarquhar2
@ThomasFarquhar2 6 лет назад
Jeffrey Vest probably
@rocknexus55
@rocknexus55 6 лет назад
good talk
@paulgoodwin6697
@paulgoodwin6697 6 лет назад
hey Chris your videos are best .did the power steering on my ford fusion .totally made so much difference to the handling .your production is spot on .keep up the cool videos .thanks your a topman.
@fastmongrel
@fastmongrel 9 лет назад
Good stuff as always Chris. Have you ever tried getting wiper scratches out of a windscreen/shield. Got an old car which is just used for shopping runs but with the low winter sunlight you can really see what 14 years has done to the glass.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
fastmongrel Thanks! I actually have some decent wiper scratches in my windshield when I got my truck. That is a good idea. Let me look into it and see what I can do. If you dont see a video in a month or two, remind me because I have a lot of videos to make from both requests and things I have had on the back burner. Thanks for the suggestion.
@XxChuyoxX
@XxChuyoxX 9 лет назад
Nice diy but the finish doesn't look glossy like the tailights do. The surface looks rough and pitted. Still looks 10x better than before.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
XxChuyoxX In real life it looks glossy and the finish was very smooth after I wet sanded it and buffed it. Thanks for the feedback!
@lilcRis2761
@lilcRis2761 9 лет назад
ChrisFix reason for this I think is because of the way the paint/clear coat was applied. From what I've studied from my DIY attempts from the spray painting classes I take, you do 1 light tack coat so the bond is really good between the surface and paint. Then a second mild coat. And a third heavy coat. Reason for this is if you think about it, the tack coat (1st coat) - particles are well spread apart. The 2nd slightly heavier coat fills in those gaps between particles so that it progressively is smoother with particles closer together. And the 3rd heavy coat makes everything perfectly smooth and glossy with the particles really close and almost no pitting/orange peel(4th optional).
@raizt1596
@raizt1596 2 года назад
@@lilcRis2761 but the clear coat is likely to run and drip when doing the heavy coat, isn't it?
@PatriceBoivin
@PatriceBoivin 8 лет назад
It amazes me that auto manufacturers don't use UV resistant clear coat on their lights. In parking lots you can see cars 3-5 years old with faded headlights already.
@George-nx4bp
@George-nx4bp 7 лет назад
Patrice Boivin unrelated but I saw a new looking Hyundai yesterday, no older than 5 years I'd say and one of the brake lights didn't work, wasn't expecting that at all.
@PatriceBoivin
@PatriceBoivin 7 лет назад
Cars and tech I guess there is zero hope then that they will make quality headlights again using... glass. Maybe the younger engineers don't know what glass is.
@PatriceBoivin
@PatriceBoivin 7 лет назад
a Honda technician at a dealership told my mother that around 1992 Honda was buying steel parts from China but discovered they were mixing glass in the steel, which made it more brittle. Honda put a stop to it. If they can put glass in steel why can't they make headlights with glass which would last 30+ years instead of 3? This is a safety hazard, why don't the consumer protection agencies put a stop to it?
@SeriouslyAwesome
@SeriouslyAwesome 6 лет назад
I think Jeep Wranglers have always used glass headlights
@eniojaupaj5615
@eniojaupaj5615 6 лет назад
Patrice Boivin they have switched to plastic because it is cheaper to make
@Chasedavis95
@Chasedavis95 8 лет назад
tried your light restoration method today, my vehicle's lights look like new. thanks for your videos!
@signptr
@signptr 4 года назад
It's the little details that make the difference. Nice look.
@lb6711
@lb6711 9 лет назад
Good job
@calebb5106
@calebb5106 8 лет назад
god damn it cris i need to got to bet itz 11:40 for me right now but i find all of your vids so useful and educational
@ACDC5540
@ACDC5540 6 лет назад
How rhe shotr buus dooin?
@PilotDamian
@PilotDamian 3 года назад
Wow all this for a light... and it looks AMAZING!! Real proof that if you do a good job and use proper tools amazing things can be achieved :) Nice one Chris!! Thanks!
@travistyler6427
@travistyler6427 8 лет назад
Great video Chris. Thank you for making these great informational videos. It makes me happy that you're so compassionate with fixing things and fixing them the right way more importantly.
@yeeaahhzz
@yeeaahhzz 5 лет назад
didnt clean the mounting surface chrisfix, tsk, tsk! lol
@scootosan
@scootosan 8 лет назад
Haha..Dog at 7:35
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+scootosan haha good ol' Spike! Love that dog!
@diazfam3024
@diazfam3024 3 года назад
Chrisfix: wakes up In the morning, goes outside, see’s bird poop on the hood of his truck.. The same day: hey guys Chris fix here....😂😂 He always has something new for us to learn... love the videos👏👏🙏🙏👍👍
@lonniehargrove1524
@lonniehargrove1524 4 года назад
Mr. Fix, After watching your video, a few times, I finally got the nerve up to try it. I use to rebuild engines and can make them run like new. But, restoring plastic or painting anything is not my forte. I am happy to say that my 95 Chevy 1500 looks much better thank you!
@vinncentguzman9634
@vinncentguzman9634 4 года назад
2:57 Mazda truck with Ford parts😅
@youngdoe637
@youngdoe637 4 года назад
I'm dead af.
@BoredOuttaMySkullBoi
@BoredOuttaMySkullBoi 4 года назад
Mazda B3000 (his truck) is the same thing as the Ford Ranger.
@tatos529
@tatos529 3 года назад
That empty hole, just add blinker fluid, okay nvm
@NeedAnarchyBAD
@NeedAnarchyBAD 9 лет назад
I wish I could sand that fast....
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
NeedAnarchyBAD It comes with years of experience lol
@NeedAnarchyBAD
@NeedAnarchyBAD 9 лет назад
ChrisFix hmm... seems to me if you had that much experience I think you might want to buy a different kind of car. The one's you seem to get require a lot of work! lol
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
NeedAnarchyBAD How does that make sense? If I got a car that doesnt need to be fixed up, how else do I make videos? Do you really think I purchased this truck thinking it would be perfect?
@richardboyd4477
@richardboyd4477 3 года назад
You’re the coolest Chris fix!
@TheVintagesteal
@TheVintagesteal 6 лет назад
That Dog sure had some attitude! That cameo was completely on purpose.( I LOVE dogs btw ) Great video.The small details make a big difference. A saw the headlight video and this one is just as awesome.Thanks Chris
@LRS905
@LRS905 9 лет назад
Interesting, sand paper made in Canada with specifications in spanish, lol
@jeremys8360
@jeremys8360 8 лет назад
Make your taillights great again
@billsgwn
@billsgwn 9 лет назад
Cant believe this actually worked as well as it did. I did my Ford Sport Trac truck and it looks great. Thanks
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
***** Great!
@nabilbabrakthe2th519
@nabilbabrakthe2th519 4 года назад
Thanks for all the help bro, I learned alot from your Channel, for the past 5 years 😄
@ilkingoyushov1032
@ilkingoyushov1032 8 лет назад
it looks good but you dont have to use clear coat after sanding just use polish you will getter better result and not any orange peels
@stefanfuchs385
@stefanfuchs385 8 лет назад
+Ilkin Goyushov yeah, and in 6 mo you have to repeat it.
@ilkingoyushov1032
@ilkingoyushov1032 8 лет назад
Stefan Fuchs using wax could help but its plastic it should be faded day by day
@stefanfuchs385
@stefanfuchs385 8 лет назад
Then your comment defeats what you said above. Rather wax it and not to have orange peels, but repeat it so often as it fades day b d. Go figure.
@ilkingoyushov1032
@ilkingoyushov1032 8 лет назад
Stefan Fuchs any alernatives except clear coating ? just buy new one isnt gonna cost much
@exessivemite9478
@exessivemite9478 8 лет назад
+Ilkin Goyushov 100 dollars for an old mazda
@fredjones0
@fredjones0 9 лет назад
Been an auto painter for 40 years and you do NOT need to use the 2000 grit....
@shadiahmad6487
@shadiahmad6487 7 лет назад
Fred Jones Would you recommend 1000 grit or 1500? I just bought a sandpaper kit with 800-2000 for this very purpose and some paint touch up.
@OldManFrank
@OldManFrank 8 лет назад
Chris,...thank you so much! I helped my GF buy a vehicle and there was some scratch/scuff marks on the tail light. I cannot wait to apply your fix to her tail light. I am sure it will come out great.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+Frank Jr. Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
@joedoug3647
@joedoug3647 6 лет назад
Thanks for this video! I haven't done the final wet sand and polish but the brake light looks way better now anyway. The only difference is I used adhesion promotor on the light before applying the clear coat since it's plastic.
@davidswaggerty9357
@davidswaggerty9357 9 лет назад
I love the HFT screwdriver being used. I will use our video to restore my 3rd brake light too. Good job again.
@Dcc357
@Dcc357 8 лет назад
If your vehicle uses those screw-on taillights that are extremely easy to replace, there are some really nice, new taillights you can buy an Amazon that can give a new look to your vehicle's rear. It costs more, but it is a creative way to have fresh, new parts. I bought a set of new taillights for my 2000 Toyota Tacoma for just under $50 by SPPC. They both came with new bulbs, had no water leaking in them, and the lenses are still a new condition after 7 months so I recommend looking at SPPC.
@rongamblin2107
@rongamblin2107 9 лет назад
Excellent Chris. I'm working on my 1994 GMC Half Ton Std. Cab. This Vid and the Headlight Vid are great help. Please keep up the good work.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Ron Gamblin AWESOME! I am glad the videos have been helpful!
@tylerw1418
@tylerw1418 5 лет назад
I love the dog walking step. Very important. Got to love Chris 👍🏻
@silconbrony
@silconbrony 9 лет назад
Chris, not sure if you have realized this or if anyone else has mentioned it, but those led lights that you used for you license plate also work for your cargo lights. I just put them in on my Ranger and they are really good! I will be restoring my 3rd brake light tomorrow. Thanks for making these videos!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
siliconbrony Thanks for sharing! Are they bright enough? The cargo light socket is the same size but the bulb is larger in size. Let me know how the brake light turns out!
@silconbrony
@silconbrony 9 лет назад
ChrisFix They are about the same brightness-wise, though obviously the original bulbs will give off more ambient light and the leds are more of a spotlight. I think the leds look cooler but that's just personal preference. The brake light turned out very nice!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
siliconbrony Thanks for the info. That is what I though. Thanks man!
@straightforwardperson6215
@straightforwardperson6215 8 лет назад
This channel deserve a subscribe.
@joetatto1388
@joetatto1388 8 лет назад
hello chris..video kamu mengenai penjagaan kereta banyak membantu saya untuk menguruskan kereta saya..thank's a lot.
@bwagenberg
@bwagenberg 7 лет назад
Terrific! While you're behind your truck, please do a video on replacing or repairing the plastic truck bed. Mine is badly cracked off toward the back gate. Can missing chunks be fixed? Should you replace or spray on? Thanks.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 лет назад
You can plastic weld it!
@fishon8264
@fishon8264 5 лет назад
Thanks for the info. I used this method for my reverse lights that are in the tailgate of my 92 4Runner. I was so happy with the results I did my taillights, front turn signals and corner lights. After that I've been wanting to fix the faded and oxidized paint/clear coat. I was hoping you had a video on that but unfortunately you don't or not that I've found. So might be an idea for a future video?
@alitiger5554
@alitiger5554 8 лет назад
The left tail light of my car is dull and I was just thinking to buy a new one but now after this useful video I will try to get the same result as you got ..Thanks
@Aaron-qr3tg
@Aaron-qr3tg 8 лет назад
I wanna thank u in advance I love older trucks and previous owners may have abused them so I can watch ur vids on just about any little problem and fix it
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+Alpha smurf Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!
@aryasadhana1456
@aryasadhana1456 7 лет назад
Thanks Chris. You just saved me from spending extra hundreds of dollars for a pair of BMW brake lights! Kudos! 😆😊👍👍👍👍👍
@blue-be8vs
@blue-be8vs 9 лет назад
Really liked the video; as I do all your videos. I personally liked the comment about the dog walking around. Made me chuckle.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Eric Donatti Haha, glad you liked the video Eric!
@Nikkk6969
@Nikkk6969 3 года назад
Did this to my 2001 ranger!! Except I can’t figure out how to turn on my cargo lights and the brake light won’t work, but it looks really good!
@rosewolfgaming1184
@rosewolfgaming1184 8 лет назад
Congrats on 700,000 subscribers chris
@zombieSlayer-kn2rk
@zombieSlayer-kn2rk 7 лет назад
No problem Chris, thanks for doing all the video's that you do. I really enjoy them and have learned a lot. By the way, very nice Corvette. I watched the video you did about cleaning your engine's. It really was so clean you could eat off it.
@alaricace8118
@alaricace8118 4 года назад
That dog came right on time!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 4 года назад
Haha he did!
@101Volts
@101Volts 8 лет назад
It made a big difference on the tail lights of my 1999 Suburban, Chris. I'm hoping to do this to the headlights too like you showed in your video, it's easy to tell since three of them are plastic and faded while the last one is glass. I didn't use 2,000 grit sandpaper though, I used 6,000 grit Micro Mesh which should be about the same. I didn't find any 2,000 grit sandpaper around but had the micro mesh. Oh yes, I'd recommend checking Micro Mesh out if you haven't seen it before; it goes finer than sandpaper at least that I know of.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+Austin Lucas Thanks for sharing!
@101Volts
@101Volts 8 лет назад
+ChrisFix Sure, thanks too.
@Hyjaxe
@Hyjaxe 9 лет назад
Recently subscribed! These videos are great and very informative for a beginner such as myself. Will be trying this method on my 300zx. Thanks again!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Hyjaxe Awesome! Glad to have you subbed! Take some before and after pics because I would love to see it. You can share them on my FB page: facebook.com/chrisfix8
@ThomasFarquhar2
@ThomasFarquhar2 6 лет назад
Hyjaxe what is that pic lol
@geraldpattonsr662
@geraldpattonsr662 4 года назад
When i work on my B3000 DS im looking for chris for more information on how to get things done.
@MyGoToUserName
@MyGoToUserName 9 лет назад
one simple trick you can utilize when you know beforehand that you are going to wetsand clear coat is to apply additional layers of clear. typically a painter applies 2-3 coats. instead apply 6-7 and build up a layer. wet sanding will remove layers of clear coat thus allowing you to attain that glass like finish without removing all of the clear in the process. it sounds like common sense but is still useful knowledge to a amateur who has never applied paint before. personally i wound go the extra step and use compounds on the headlight prior to clear coat and after wet sanding the clear coat but i am a lot more OCD having some experience with body work.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
James Hunt Thanks a lot for sharing your experience James! Body work experience is invaluable so I appreciate the input!
@nondual_communication
@nondual_communication Год назад
"see how it really looks Ricky?" thanks for the vid!
@angelmolina2629
@angelmolina2629 5 лет назад
hey chris! a good tip i stole from Adam Savage is: to not get that misty/tiny droplet finish when painting with spray cans, is to keep them in warm-hot water for a few minutes before you start shaking it up (shake it upside down for around 2 mins) and then you can start spraying! hope this helps, i think i could reduce the work it takes to buff it at the end.
@ericcaldwell3584
@ericcaldwell3584 8 лет назад
Dude, I wish I could give you like 5 thumbs up! Your attention to detail is AMAZING! Good job with all the camera angles, and I liked the super-speed video part...that was entertaining. Thank you, and keep up the good work! :)
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 лет назад
+Eric Caldwell Thanks a lot Eric!
@jrodpadilla22
@jrodpadilla22 9 лет назад
Great Video! For smoothness, wetsand with 2500 and 3000 trizact then buff. Looks even better when you do this. Thanks Chris
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 лет назад
Jarrod Padilla Thanks for the tips. I did do a wet sand at the end of the video and then a buff with polish to get the lens smooth!
@Querencias7
@Querencias7 4 года назад
S U P E R nice job CFix! Your attention to detail AND detail work are much appreciated! Great videos young man. Thumbs up for sure. Many thanks.
@RogerGarcia-eq8cr
@RogerGarcia-eq8cr 6 лет назад
This is the most complete video I ever seen!!!
@oscarzamorabautista
@oscarzamorabautista 5 лет назад
Niiiice ! I always learn new things from you. Why didn't I know about you years before this ? I only recently started watching your videos since last year I believe
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