I always was unsecure taking hands on my own car to repair stuff, but since I found your channel I changed brake pads and disks, alternator, glowplugs and so on its superfun and you can save so much money, you are a real hero, keep it up!!!
***** I lost count of how many chips I have fixed but this is number 3 that I made a video for. I try to cover each type of chip. Next I need to do a crack!
+ChrisFix my car's windscreen has been chipped since i first got it in 2008 (my fault) your video gave me some confidence to fix it myself and just yesterday i saw an almost identical kit appear on amazon cheaply so i picked it up. just wanted to say thanks for helping me and others repair their own things :)
I realize this is an old video.... but I just used the Rain-X kit... Worked great. My windshield is amazing. Thank You Chris. My only slight addition to your video would be, if it doesn't seem to fill the whole starburst, just LET IT SIT. Hit it with a heat gun a little maybe. I got a phone call, and when I got back, the crack was totally filled perfect....
8:14, when you remove the plunger, it can create a vacuum, It may help to screw in and remove the plunger a few times to remove air pockets. Other tips I saw on YT, is to tap the glass with the wet resin, slight heat from inside from a hairdryer or lighter, and polishing the final cured resin.
I had a bullseye just like this. I followed your video and fixed it today. My results weren't as good as yours but your video was a great help. Thanks!
I like how over the years he started getting so much more enthusiastic about what he was doing - you can hear the amount of energy he has in his voice when making videos in 2019
Wow! Single mom here and your vids are so helpful! Not afraid anymore of my vehicle or ask questions to mechanics or what product to use to clean my car. THANK U!
Put a mirror behind the chip on the inside of the screen. This way you can keep an eye on how much pressure you pushing the resin in with the plunger and you can see how well the repair is going as you do it. DO NOT wind the plunger all the way in, especially if you put more resin in as this can force the chip to crack further and completely fuck your screen. Allow the the resin to sit for a few minutes before unwinding plunger to release trapped air. You can repeat the process as many times as you like untill you think it wont improve anymore. Applying some subtle heat from the inside behind chip can help open the glass up and allow the resin to flow in further. DO NOT get too hot. The sooner you fix the chip the better the result. I repair and replace windscreens for a living in the UK. Although this kit he is using is a very basic likeness its nowhere near as good as professional kits. UV lights are used to ensure the resin cures off properly. And pretty sure the tapping on the screen will do fuck all haha
Mine is in the same dang place! I've used kits like this before but this video just makes it easier so I don't have to read and reread all the directions as I am a perfectionist thanks!
thanks for the help. just fixed a star chip on my mom's Rav4. well, I'm in the middle of letting it cure, but it's a lot cheaper than getting it professionally done.
That was an excellent video, Chris ! The best windshield chip repair video I've seen so far. The underside view was a great idea. It was like watching a professional commercial that's actually informative.
Thx for video! I bought a Camaro about 6 months ago and ended up getting a small chip right in driver's pov. Absolutely drives me crazy while driving. Trying this later.
Chris, Very good demonstration and explanation of procedures. I appreciate your efforts to help educate everyone. The Rain-X product seems ok, but I think I prefer the alternate product. I've been repairing and replacing autoglass for 30 years and am an NBA certified master tech., so I understand the differences. I TOTALLY agree with a previous comment to IMMEDIATELY cover an impacted area after discovery. We suggest to use clear Scotch Tape, but a band-aid will work also. Anything you can do to inhibit dirt and moisture from infiltrating the impacted area will help produce a better repair. Also, when air bubbles are still present, to use a Bic lighter, FOR ONLY A FEW SECONDS, and warm an area twice the size of your impact, will "excite " and expand the air molecules and force them out of the impact, making room for more resin to create a more uniform repair. Another thing for everyone to consider, IF you have comprehensive insurance coverage, is that most insurance companies will pay for the repair and waive your deductible if you work with a service provider associated with that particular insurance company. Again, great video and very informative. Thanks! GO GATES BROTHERS GLASS!
Been watching ur channel for years, and this came in handy today. I also used a lighter on the inside to help get rid of air bubbles and soften the resin to fill the entire chip. Just make sure you don't have a tinted windshield if you try that... Also, after all these years, at the 1:07 mark, I was smiling. Iykyk.
A few weeks ago I saw a video about a chip in a windshield. Pushing on the outside of the windshield didn't crack the windshield, not even when they pushed very hard on the chipped area itself. But when they pressed on the chip from within te car the winshield cracked almost immediately. But because this mount is usually on the outside it probably won't further damage your windshield.
Hey Chris, thanks for the help getting my 2001 Tundra windshield fixed (lasted more than a year until a new rock hit my windshield). It would be awesome if you did an "Ignition lock cylinder" repair video in the future
Great video, thank you. Came out amazing. I've seen those products, I just assumed they were crap. My truck has a couple "star" style chips... I may try this. You seemed pretty honest with the camera.... Not 100% perfect, but it looked 95% to me, I could barely see anything.... I look forward to your videos. Thanks!
Patrick Morrissey Thanks Patrick! Yea, this kit works pretty good and what you see is what you get! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
i actually have the same chip on my windshield because couple day ago i saw something like a rock hit my windshield on passenger side and today i saw the chip look just like this one. you can see the circular crack but it is crack inside the windshield ...it is a wonder how a chip can be in this shape and form. thank for the video
Thank you for making this video. I suffered a star shaped chip right in the centre of my 13 year old Citroen C5 the other day. I bought a RainX kit from the local Repco store. All good until it came to reading and understanding the instructions, something I can struggle with. I found your video and just got on with it. There were some challenges. My car is Accord sized and pretty wide. It has a deceiving slightly convex windshield. The weather was playing around also. I got there though. Very happy with the result. Many thanks once again. Oh, and I've subscribed too....
Just used the RainX kit and it worked. I have a Safelite repair on the same windshield and was about to do it again until the quote came back at $150. I love the Safelite service, but when I found this video I thought what the hell. If you are willing to do it and listen to the instructions it works. I had a star shaped chip and it filled it. I can see a little of it, but it's the same result from what I can see from a safelite repair on the same windshield.
The kits with an adhesive and syringe create a really good seal for vacuum or pressure. I prefer one really well done fix over the ability to do several.
at the place I work at we carry that product. it's the most expensive stuff we hold at over $1m a pallet and we probably have at least 20 pallets right now.
If you pull the razor backwards, rather than perpendicular, it takes more strokes, but is less damaging to the resin over the entry hole. Pushing the blade (like when you were cleaning the virgin glass before the repair) takes too big of a bite, and may cause the resin to break rather than become powder. Holding the blade @ 90 degrees like you did isn't bad, and is faster, but doesn't do as good of a job as pulling it at a 60 to 45 degree angle.
Our insurance policies cover it, but if we choose to make a claim (utilize it), our monthly principle will often go up in price, so it's not worth it to do so on something so minor. There are really expensive monthly policies that would cover it without an increase, but the base monthly price is much much higher. In America, it's only worth having this tier of insurance for new vehicles (unless it's someone else's fault for the damage, in which case THEIR insurance would cover it).
+anna kavalov Think "your teeth" vs "sharp dentist tools". Silicon(glass) is harder then iron(razor). Glass is the "ice" state of silicon(temperature is relative), and ice took out the titanic.
Raging Jew Thanks! Glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
hi chris watching your videos have helped alot to repair my own car i have a 1985 ford telstar tx5 fe 2.0l carbureted engine that is back pressuring and leaking oil i would like to repair it myself but needs help
Amazing vid Chris. Don't understand how 9 people disliked it. I think, there are just some people, who just dislike every video which they come across. And please do post more car cleaning videos, maybe of the interior too!
Chinmay Gupta Thanks a lot! Yea, I have some people who subscribed just to thumbs down the video. I get the same 9 every video I make lol. Not a big deal as long as it helps the hundreds/thousands of people who thumbs up the video because that is what it is all about!
Okay, I see why people gave it a thumbs down. It's probably because the Rain X system sucks. I did it exactly how Chris describe and it did not work for me at all. I bet the Permatex would be awesome because of the vacuum. But thanks Chris for the video anyway
Hey Chris, just want to mention that I've tried this kit on a spider crack seems like didn't do good. I can still see small cracked though main ones slightly disappear, i think I've followed all the instructions if you can demonstrate this kit on a spider crack i would really appreciate. Thanks!
I've been an auto-glass tech for 20 years. This is a decent dyi system. Only tip i will add is before you screw the plunger in, heat the chip area from inside with a lighter just so its hot to the touch. usually 10 to 15 seconds. that helps get the air out of the chip by expanding the glass slightly. Just use small circular motions for about 10 to 15 seconds. and don't get that resin on you....its nasty stuff.
+ChrisFix cool deal man. if you watch the chip as you heat it, as soon as you see a change stop heating it. usually takes about 10 seconds or so. just don't get it too hot, or it will deform the laminate. but that would take a lot of heat in one spot. just move the lighter in about a 2 inch circle and you will be fine.
Hey Chris Fix, just wondering if you could do a video on a trans flush or a window repair? Both need on my car lol. All your videos are tons of help and I look forward to each one, thanks again
The window is not rolling up into the grove it is just going straight up and leaving a small gap between the window and the frame. I drive a mustang and there is no door frame for the window. I have yet to open the door up due to wet weather which is just making the window a bigger issue
Good. Now I can repair my gray van's windshield. Can you do a video of how to replace a radiator and head gaskets? My van has a small crack at the top most right on the radiator, the hoses should get replaced, same as the cap and drain plug, the gaskets both head and intake, and the coolant sensors since the temp gauge is a hair behind the 1/4 marker, but it distributes heat without issues.
I have an appointment with Safelite, whom I trust to do a good job. I would imagine they have a better kit , bubble remover, and UV light to get an almost invisible repair.
I always was unsecure taking hands on my own car to repair stuff, but since I found your channel I changed brake pads and disks, alternator, glowplugs and so on its superfun and you can save so much money, you are a real hero, keep it up!!!
+Lupus Worax Mechanics hate him!
I bet if he came to a garage for some fixes mechanics whoudn't understand why doesn't he do it him self :D
Redox lol good one
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Why was this in my suggestions and why did i watch the whole video! I don't even have a car
Me too
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***** I lost count of how many chips I have fixed but this is number 3 that I made a video for. I try to cover each type of chip. Next I need to do a crack!
+ChrisFix my car's windscreen has been chipped since i first got it in 2008 (my fault) your video gave me some confidence to fix it myself and just yesterday i saw an almost identical kit appear on amazon cheaply so i picked it up. just wanted to say thanks for helping me and others repair their own things :)
+burnzy3210 If you've had a chip since '08 it won't turn out as nice because dirt has gotten into the chip
yes you have to do on for a Crack Chris
I watched this video a while ago, but this just happened to me. I will have it fixed this weekend. thanks!
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I realize this is an old video.... but I just used the Rain-X kit... Worked great. My windshield is amazing. Thank You Chris. My only slight addition to your video would be, if it doesn't seem to fill the whole starburst, just LET IT SIT. Hit it with a heat gun a little maybe. I got a phone call, and when I got back, the crack was totally filled perfect....
Looks like a pain in the *glass* :)
that's a good one
Hey Chris, do you still recommend this RainX kit as the newer video you used a different kit. This RainX repair kit looks easier to use.
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Should of said Pane
2:20 is a face reveal
He knows it
So is 1:10
he has a bunch of videos with his face in
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8:14, when you remove the plunger, it can create a vacuum,
It may help to screw in and remove the plunger a few times to remove air pockets.
Other tips I saw on YT, is to tap the glass with the wet resin, slight heat from inside from a hairdryer or lighter, and polishing the final cured resin.
Wow, that came out better than what any of the glass places can do, no joke. That's insane.
***** Thanks Adam!
I just replaced my windshield a week ago and got a chip today. This video helped alot thanks
I had a bullseye just like this. I followed your video and fixed it today. My results weren't as good as yours but your video was a great help. Thanks!
I like how over the years he started getting so much more enthusiastic about what he was doing - you can hear the amount of energy he has in his voice when making videos in 2019
I don't know what would I do without your videos. Keep up your outstanding work mate, really appreciate your work
Scorpion Sting Thanks a lot man! I am glad my videos are helpful!
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Wow! Single mom here and your vids are so helpful! Not afraid anymore of my vehicle or ask questions to mechanics or what product to use to clean my car. THANK U!
Put a mirror behind the chip on the inside of the screen. This way you can keep an eye on how much pressure you pushing the resin in with the plunger and you can see how well the repair is going as you do it. DO NOT wind the plunger all the way in, especially if you put more resin in as this can force the chip to crack further and completely fuck your screen. Allow the the resin to sit for a few minutes before unwinding plunger to release trapped air. You can repeat the process as many times as you like untill you think it wont improve anymore. Applying some subtle heat from the inside behind chip can help open the glass up and allow the resin to flow in further. DO NOT get too hot. The sooner you fix the chip the better the result. I repair and replace windscreens for a living in the UK. Although this kit he is using is a very basic likeness its nowhere near as good as professional kits. UV lights are used to ensure the resin cures off properly. And pretty sure the tapping on the screen will do fuck all haha
From Saudi Arabia thank you so much Chris you have helped me countless times so far
great explanation on every step!
+Conrad Corral thanks!
ChrisFix hey chris my dashlight comes off after a few minutes what do you think is the problem alternator or just some wirings? thnx.
Mine is in the same dang place! I've used kits like this before but this video just makes it easier so I don't have to read and reread all the directions as I am a perfectionist thanks!
May you make a video for back up sensors replacement
Respect to whoever held that camera on the inside, no shakes and never once moved
Use some “TOP RAMEN”
Best quality
This was the first video i have wached from your chanell, 3 years later you become my favorite drifter
"Good, and force it in all the way"
That's what she said!
thanks for the help. just fixed a star chip on my mom's Rav4. well, I'm in the middle of letting it cure, but it's a lot cheaper than getting it professionally done.
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
Yep, same issue here *Bulleye, same result. 98% gone. Followed every step from your video. Thanks Man!
Glad the video was helpful!
dude, i wish i lived in the us to buy all this shit easily.
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Dosnt he live in Canada?
Trillions of thanks Chris. I fixed a bullseye & it came out like a charm. Stay blessed n take care.
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That was an excellent video, Chris ! The best windshield chip repair video I've seen so far. The underside view was a great idea. It was like watching a professional commercial that's actually informative.
Another amazing video. Thanks
Moisten the suction cups a bit first. It lubricates so you don't have to push so hard and makes a better seal.
Another great video, really enjoy your tips, thx Chris
+Wayne Wallace thanks a lot!
Thx for video! I bought a Camaro about 6 months ago and ended up getting a small chip right in driver's pov. Absolutely drives me crazy while driving. Trying this later.
Why am i watching this when im a 14yr old and i dont even own a car 😂
Chris,
Very good demonstration and explanation of procedures.
I appreciate your efforts to help educate everyone.
The Rain-X product seems ok, but I think I prefer
the alternate product.
I've been repairing and replacing autoglass for 30 years and am an NBA certified master tech., so I understand the differences.
I TOTALLY agree with a previous comment to IMMEDIATELY cover an impacted area after discovery.
We suggest to use clear Scotch Tape, but a band-aid will work also. Anything you can do to inhibit dirt
and moisture from infiltrating the impacted area will help produce a better repair.
Also, when air bubbles are still present, to use a Bic lighter, FOR ONLY A FEW SECONDS, and warm an area twice the size of your impact, will "excite " and expand the air molecules and force them out of the impact, making room for more resin to create a more uniform repair.
Another thing for everyone to consider, IF you have comprehensive insurance coverage, is that most insurance companies will pay for the repair and waive your deductible if you work with a service provider associated with that particular insurance company.
Again, great video and very informative. Thanks!
GO GATES BROTHERS GLASS!
+Tom Gates II Thanks a lot for sharing and thanks for the tips! I appreciate it!
Cool I will give it a try
david hancock Let me know how it goes!
Been watching ur channel for years, and this came in handy today. I also used a lighter on the inside to help get rid of air bubbles and soften the resin to fill the entire chip. Just make sure you don't have a tinted windshield if you try that... Also, after all these years, at the 1:07 mark, I was smiling. Iykyk.
Great video Chris. Thank You. The best info from Mr. Fix. Thanks again.
Gipstetz Thanks man!
I just used this on my windshield today. I was a little skeptical, but it works as shown above. Do yourself a favor and pick it up.
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
Thanks Chris for the video. :)
Excellent!
Barnekkid Thank you!
Totally awesome example. Especially the shots from the inside.
Thanks my friend!!!!
What about a dent on a car's body? How to fix it with heater and freezer.
And Thanx for the video
Hassan Ali That is a good one. I will have to look into that.
That chip is actually pretty clean
You Can kinda ser his face at 1:11 and 2:20
Viktor h yeah i can see his nose and mouth!
It is easier to see the face of "The Stig"
Omg man if youse that desperate to see his face than just Google him and click on pictures. Your welcome
ppl dreaming on chris fix´s face... lol xD
A few weeks ago I saw a video about a chip in a windshield. Pushing on the outside of the windshield didn't crack the windshield, not even when they pushed very hard on the chipped area itself. But when they pressed on the chip from within te car the winshield cracked almost immediately. But because this mount is usually on the outside it probably won't further damage your windshield.
***** Thanks for sharing! That is interesting!
Hey Chris, thanks for the help getting my 2001 Tundra windshield fixed (lasted more than a year until a new rock hit my windshield). It would be awesome if you did an "Ignition lock cylinder" repair video in the future
Great video, thank you. Came out amazing. I've seen those products, I just assumed they were crap. My truck has a couple "star" style chips... I may try this. You seemed pretty honest with the camera.... Not 100% perfect, but it looked 95% to me, I could barely see anything.... I look forward to your videos. Thanks!
Patrick Morrissey Thanks Patrick! Yea, this kit works pretty good and what you see is what you get! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
ChrisFix I am subscribed, Thanks! I look forward to your videos!
Patrick Morrissey Awesome!
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Dude, thanks to you I bought this and fixed 2 cracks today on my windshield...and it works!!! :)
+Nichen AWESOME! Glad the video was helpful!
i actually have the same chip on my windshield because couple day ago i saw something like a rock hit my windshield on passenger side and today i saw the chip look just like this one. you can see the circular crack but it is crack inside the windshield ...it is a wonder how a chip can be in this shape and form. thank for the video
Darn! And I agree it is pretty interesting, thanks a lot!
Great video!
***** Thanks!
Thank you for making this video. I suffered a star shaped chip right in the centre of my 13 year old Citroen C5 the other day. I bought a RainX kit from the local Repco store. All good until it came to reading and understanding the instructions, something I can struggle with. I found your video and just got on with it. There were some challenges. My car is Accord sized and pretty wide. It has a deceiving slightly convex windshield. The weather was playing around also. I got there though. Very happy with the result. Many thanks once again. Oh, and I've subscribed too....
Just used the RainX kit and it worked. I have a Safelite repair on the same windshield and was about to do it again until the quote came back at $150. I love the Safelite service, but when I found this video I thought what the hell. If you are willing to do it and listen to the instructions it works. I had a star shaped chip and it filled it. I can see a little of it, but it's the same result from what I can see from a safelite repair on the same windshield.
Same here. Safelite quoted me $180 lol yeah no
Impressive
***** Thanks! It is really rewarding to fix it yourself!
I know what you mean :)
This was in my suggestions and I don’t have a car but I really liked it😂😂
The kits with an adhesive and syringe create a really good seal for vacuum or pressure. I prefer one really well done fix over the ability to do several.
at the place I work at we carry that product. it's the most expensive stuff we hold at over $1m a pallet and we probably have at least 20 pallets right now.
Just got a crack from a stone two days ago. Ordered this stuff and will try diy -if everything fails just gotta get a new windscreen...
I dont even own a car, But why wtf was this so entertaining?!?!?
If you pull the razor backwards, rather than perpendicular, it takes more strokes, but is less damaging to the resin over the entry hole. Pushing the blade (like when you were cleaning the virgin glass before the repair) takes too big of a bite, and may cause the resin to break rather than become powder. Holding the blade @ 90 degrees like you did isn't bad, and is faster, but doesn't do as good of a job as pulling it at a 60 to 45 degree angle.
thanks...
You're welcome
Nice hat :) In France most insurance policies cover this repair. I guess it's not the case everywhere. Highly informative as usual!
+Jert1000 thanks!
Our insurance policies cover it, but if we choose to make a claim (utilize it), our monthly principle will often go up in price, so it's not worth it to do so on something so minor. There are really expensive monthly policies that would cover it without an increase, but the base monthly price is much much higher. In America, it's only worth having this tier of insurance for new vehicles (unless it's someone else's fault for the damage, in which case THEIR insurance would cover it).
Can't believe I just discovered this channel. You popped up as as suggested with your latest on Cleetus McFarlands cars video.
How does the razor not scratch the window??
+anna kavalov ..... serious? have you ever tried scratching the front windshield ? it's pretty damn hard
+anna kavalov same reason your razor doesn't cut you (or shouldn't cut you) when you shave. you just have to hold it at the right angle.
+anna kavalov Think "your teeth" vs "sharp dentist tools". Silicon(glass) is harder then iron(razor).
Glass is the "ice" state of silicon(temperature is relative), and ice took out the titanic.
stainless steel Razor Blades wont scratch Glass, Its what all tint professionals use to clean glass before tinting.
glass is a 6 on the hardness scale and the razor is only a 4.5
I followed this video and it totally works and was super easy! Love your videos!
This one was better than the last one you did. Good job.
Mr. Vega Thanks man. Actually, I think the last one I did came out better but it was an easier chip to fix: th-cam.com/video/QjuWqBzO7qY/w-d-xo.html
Oh, I didn't see that one. I saw a different one you did with a different product. Just don't remember it right now. Nevertheless, great vid.
Mr. Vega Thanks bud! Yea, I have done 3 so far on film. All different results and each chip is different.
BEST VIDEO IVE SEEN. Fantastic explanation. 🥰
2:19 face reveal guys!
Will be trying that on my Taurus... I was behind a truck on the freeway and WHAM! Chipped windshield...
Walter Engle Good luck! Let me know how it comes out!
Face reveal!!!!
@2:19
one of my favorite channels.
Awesome! I saw this kit at Walmart but wasn't sure how well it worked. Glad to see it how well it does. I'll get now! thanks
+Mecal00 Nice!
In florida, if we have a chipped window, we get it done for free by our insurance and our rate wont go up! SO come on down!!!
Bo Yang Nice!
you should do a video showing people how to save gas while driving!
Bo Yang That would be an awesome video!
Thanks TH-cam for showing me how to fix a car window at 2 AM
its 4 am and I have no idea what I'm doing and I can't even drive i'm 13
Thank you sir
Thanks Chris, great video
Great video. I was apprehensive about using one of these kits, but now I'm gonna give it a shot.
Raging Jew Thanks! Glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
So many views when most of them are probably people that can’t drive..
100,000 Subcribers without any videos yeah
I have found that sandpapering the area is really effective!
what am I watching I am 14
HowToBasic also made one
It was under 3 minutes...
But obv didn't explain step by step go watch that guy please don't come here i bet you just randomly got this video recommended
I used this very same kit last year, worked like a champ.... Nice Vid!
G8GTATL Man Thanks for sharing man! I will be using this kit for now on. I really liked how it worked!
Thank you Chris, you are awesome ! I just fixed 3 cracks myself follow your video.
hi chris watching your videos have helped alot to repair my own car i have a 1985 ford telstar tx5 fe 2.0l carbureted engine that is back pressuring and leaking oil i would like to repair it myself but needs help
Hamid Khan I am glad my videos have been helpful! That is great! Good luck on future repairs!
Amazing vid Chris. Don't understand how 9 people disliked it. I think, there are just some people, who just dislike every video which they come across. And please do post more car cleaning videos, maybe of the interior too!
Chinmay Gupta Thanks a lot! Yea, I have some people who subscribed just to thumbs down the video. I get the same 9 every video I make lol. Not a big deal as long as it helps the hundreds/thousands of people who thumbs up the video because that is what it is all about!
Okay, I see why people gave it a thumbs down. It's probably because the Rain X system sucks. I did it exactly how Chris describe and it did not work for me at all. I bet the Permatex would be awesome because of the vacuum. But thanks Chris for the video anyway
finally man it got to see you.
Chrisfix can u do a video on repairing hailstone dents and deep scratches. .. you're awesome
Hey Chris, just want to mention that I've tried this kit on a spider crack seems like didn't do good. I can still see small cracked though main ones slightly disappear, i think I've followed all the instructions if you can demonstrate this kit on a spider crack i would really appreciate. Thanks!
I've been an auto-glass tech for 20 years. This is a decent dyi system. Only tip i will add is before you screw the plunger in, heat the chip area from inside with a lighter just so its hot to the touch. usually 10 to 15 seconds. that helps get the air out of the chip by expanding the glass slightly. Just use small circular motions for about 10 to 15 seconds. and don't get that resin on you....its nasty stuff.
+Jim H Thanks a lot Jim! That is a great tip and I really appreciate it! I will have to use that tip in a new video!
+ChrisFix
cool deal man. if you watch the chip as you heat it, as soon as you see a change stop heating it. usually takes about 10 seconds or so. just don't get it too hot, or it will deform the laminate. but that would take a lot of heat in one spot. just move the lighter in about a 2 inch circle and you will be fine.
Hey Chris Fix, just wondering if you could do a video on a trans flush or a window repair? Both need on my car lol. All your videos are tons of help and I look forward to each one, thanks again
The window is not rolling up into the grove it is just going straight up and leaving a small gap between the window and the frame. I drive a mustang and there is no door frame for the window. I have yet to open the door up due to wet weather which is just making the window a bigger issue
Sunjay Sharma Gotcha. You are going to have to take the door panel off and put the window back into the guide (or replace the broken guide).
ChrisFix Thanks lol I was going to replace the regulator but I guess you saved me 70$
It could be the regulator, but if it still goes up and down smoothly, it is probably just popped out of alignment.
I never knew it was that easy, my dads car got cracked and I might try it on his car... will update!
Ouch, let me know how it all goes!
The curing strip looked like a lion! :)
lol
Pretty good! I didn't know there were such kits available!
hasbeengood Thanks! Yea, it is a good deal when it costs $75 plus an appointment to fix a single chip!
Good. Now I can repair my gray van's windshield. Can you do a video of how to replace a radiator and head gaskets? My van has a small crack at the top most right on the radiator, the hoses should get replaced, same as the cap and drain plug, the gaskets both head and intake, and the coolant sensors since the temp gauge is a hair behind the 1/4 marker, but it distributes heat without issues.
Nice Chris. Those little dots don't really matter, so long as the crack doesn't grow. yes?
moonblink Correct. As long as the crack is sealed it wont grow and those little dots are just air specs that I couldnt get out.
How did 400 people think this was a bad video? It showed exactly how to do it.
awesome vid chris! keep em up! no cracks in jeep windshield yet. but enough mudding im sure il get a few
will413900 Thanks man! Yea, it is at least comforting to know you know how to fix it if it does happen!
Chris: happy new year.
louisphng1 Happy New Year to you too!
Mans audio is so good who thought he pre recorded his videos and added audio in after
I have an appointment with Safelite, whom I trust to do a good job. I would imagine they have a better kit , bubble remover, and UV light to get an almost invisible repair.