ATTEMPTING To Fix His MISTAKE. Building a Huge VAN LIFE SHOP

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2 ай бұрын

My name is Chrome i have been living in y cargo van for 6 years now. I started this lifestyle BROKE and IN DEBT and after 11 months of living the van life i cleared my debt and started to put my life back together and build for a better future. I have turned my original van into a badass camper van that is lifted with all the toys. Over the years i went from being broke and stealth camping in the city and sleeping at walmarts... to now, living fulltime in a jacked up van and driving deep off-grid into the backcountry and living life in the dirt. WOW LIFE HAS CHANGED.
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@violetschuster197 2 ай бұрын

Just a thought. You may be further ahead to find another guy to re-coat the walls with mud to smooth out the roughness. It’s easier to sand the mudded wall than the painted wall. Also way faster. Then you can easily hide the previous mess. This is what most drywall finishers would recommend. I was married to one for thirty years. Hope you see this before you go any further.

@PattisArtInnaVan 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking along the same lines.

@gerbearjones6056 2 ай бұрын

You are absolutely right. People think they know and cause themselves a lot of work ... 😂

@whatyoumakeofit6635 2 ай бұрын

Yep I agree. I'm not a drywall er but I was a contractor for many years. It may seem counter intuitive but, it is likely the easiest way out.

@bethgarrison1751 2 ай бұрын

He could also have the walls lighlty textured. This would help cover flaws from worthless drywaller.

@perky5874 2 ай бұрын

Can y get the drywall guy back in to fix his nail holes and skim out his spots he didn’t sand out . Then have him buy the paint to fix it

@CptNemOO 2 ай бұрын

It is just a shop, not a museum. I'd keep it simple if it were me. Before you do anything ask yourself what is the work involved to rewards ratio.

@wingnutbert9685 Ай бұрын

I get what you're saying. But Chrome is probably like me. Leaving it f'd up would grind on me every single time I walked in that room like hundreds of glass shards in the eye. No, it's not a healthy frame of mind. But the reality of what it would do to me, and likely Chrome, day after day, year after year would take a far greater toll than the effort to fix it.

@JosephDetrick 2 ай бұрын

What I have done is buy a $85 hooper gun from Home Depot and an air compressor and texture the walls with knock down, looks great, covers mistakes, and cheap to do … you’ll need maybe a 5 gallon bucket of drywall mud… thin it down and spray, let it dry a little then knock it down… and it looks great.

@l.b.3148 2 ай бұрын

That space is too huge to do a do-over. First, stop paying the dbag that screwed it up. Then do your idea. Just be done. It's not a house. It's a shop.

@wandamervil5987 2 ай бұрын

It’s 1 thing to do a job the first time right. It’s another task to fix others mistakes. 😮

@PattisArtInnaVan 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow Chrome I am so glad someone reached out to you to help!!! A HUGE thank you to the subscriber who offered his help he's awesome!!! Having done all of that type of work (albeit in much much smaller spaces) I know how hard a job it is! And major kudos to everyone who does this type (or any type) of manual labor on the regular! You all make the world go round!👍👍👍✌✌❤

@abbylynn8872 2 ай бұрын

This. So much love❤

@kindig5 2 ай бұрын

Just wondering with all the video and pictures proof of the quality of work that you did not make him come back to repair his mistakes watching him all the way? He should be doing what you are doing. Also if he is working for a company they should fix it if he is independent business name him so people can be informed and not use him.

@cyvonn 2 ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking.

@OffGridwanderlust 2 ай бұрын

Chrome got more integrity than that.

@kindig5 2 ай бұрын

@@OffGridwanderlust I get it and understand he has integrity but under the circumstances at least go back and have the work corrected or have that person do all prep before repainting it himself. It seems like the guy got away with shoddy work and $$$.

@Papa-kj3eh 2 ай бұрын

@@OffGridwanderlustthat's not the definition of integrity.

@grannypeacock1218 2 ай бұрын

Sucks to hire the wrong guy. I paid a guy to prune a big tree and take the wood away and he just dumped anything too small to be firewood across the street in a drainage ditch. Now I have to drag it back over and cut it up and deal it with it myself.

@victoriabaker4400 2 ай бұрын

Glad you've got professional help on the way, that is AWESOME!!!!! Weirdo, you do you.

@leolaniukeulady4172 2 ай бұрын

Lots of work for a shop, it’s not your living room. Think it’d be okay to let it go. Put signs , posters over the blemishes.🤔

@StevenOliverzeus 2 ай бұрын

Were you might be correct, do you truly believe Crome will be able to sleep lol

@leolaniukeulady4172 2 ай бұрын

Back is sore, shoulders are sore. We’re getting older now. That minutiae is too minor. He’ll learn, hope not the hard way. @@StevenOliverzeus

@cricketol 2 ай бұрын

the sander was just having its self a dance party chrome lol

@abbylynn8872 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@istvanbally2817 2 ай бұрын

Yes, do get help, dude! The ceiling's gonna kick your butt.

@cbass11_306 2 ай бұрын

In all my years in construction, I’ve NEVER seen power tools used to sand a wall. Like I previously mentioned, skim coat your walls with mud. Then sanding sponges.

@user-pp2ze4yq3m 2 ай бұрын

This is why the pros use a primer designed for new work -- it dries quickly to seal the surface without the roller munging up the texture. Then they paint with flat paint = no sheen -- much more forgiving of imperfect surfaces. But Chrome is not known for reading his comments -- can't say that I blame him -- but he's unlikely to ever see this. Keep reminding yourself it's a warehouse; not a piano. :)

@gorillagoldhunters 2 ай бұрын

Lol lol have fun!!! OCD n adhd dont blend well with drywall lol lol

@kitbram2033 2 ай бұрын

Rethinking the black paint? White hides the imperfections. Without a skim coat , Black could even show the difference in saturation due to what is underneath. Def a job for professionals. Best of luck!

@BradSavoie46 2 ай бұрын

This 💯 You probably need a level 5 skim coat for black paint and your OCD

@nancypeplau9747 2 ай бұрын

Black is truly a difficult solution!

@goingwildagain 2 ай бұрын

Put a dust extractor on the sander.

@hphillips6552 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you were able to get help. The bad contractor just figured he would rush the job and that you wouldn't notice it. 😮

@11silver-bullets 2 ай бұрын

All i wanna see is a killer sound system rocking that joint ! Great place to have an after hours club lol

@stonemadein 2 ай бұрын

Go with those first instincts Chrome. I believe we already know how much you like that creative perfection ; and for me and everyone whom you share with ( and probably going to work with) know and love you for who You are. A few dinky things that no on will care about when busy in that shop is not worth the aggravation. Your decorations and decore will be the attraction, as always. Id focus on the next steps moving forward. If those workers had any humility, they'd fix their work. Please dont stress your body over this. Much Love

@williammullen3957 2 ай бұрын

Brother chrome, welcome to my world I did contracting for years. The key is you have to stretch before going to bed and first thing in the morning. Nothing worse than repairing another contractor's mistakes!

@missinginbc 2 ай бұрын

use flat black paint Chrome. No Shine at all in the paint

@nice_prguy 2 ай бұрын

I am heading over to Naniamo today for two days for some medical stuff...Can I get a picture with Cruz while I am over there? you can't blame a guy for trying ehh? lol

@SmilingBeaver-ou7nc 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad Cruzie will be safe going down those steps. Your the best dog owner on KZfaq. Love, Light, and Peace to You and Cruzie 💙💙☀️☀️✌️

@sweettee3647 2 ай бұрын

That big sander is not necessarily meant for painted walls but for drywall mud

@norm4907 2 ай бұрын

You’re making it worst, a competent dry wall guy would of fixed all that in no time.

@bigmassa1314 2 ай бұрын

Cruzzy is not a morning doggie

@Saintsgirl505 2 ай бұрын

I am glad you are getting help ,I got tired just watching you ❤hope tomorrow is cold can't wait to see the black !!!!

@GuitarJohn421 2 ай бұрын

Chrome you look like the Pillsbury Dough Boy LOL. I used to do that kind of work in the 80's it's not easy.

@n8BDetroit 2 ай бұрын

Youll be super proud of it when you do it the right way! Great work!

@janineallen4363 2 ай бұрын

Cruze needs a slide instead of treads on the stairs 😂

@BeccifromOz 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing 😂

@VANCITYVANLIFE 2 ай бұрын

I WANT A SLIDE.🛝

@tlejsu1996 2 ай бұрын

Hey Chrome, I appreciate you taking us through the trials and tribulations of taking your gig to the next level. Finding a way to realize your dreams is a beautiful thing, despite the uncomfortable grind you have found yourself in. Hopefully you can find a solid painter that can help you out.

@user-lg9qs3li4f 2 ай бұрын

That was an enormous amount of work, my hat is off to you Chrome . You are amazing

@nailazion3113 2 ай бұрын

Hey Chrome and Cruz...

@greyskeeter 2 ай бұрын

Maybe I’m a slob but rough walls where I work wouldn’t bother me as much as paying someone to do my home but that’s just me I guess.

@ShoelessNomadThailand 2 ай бұрын

It is a retail, industral enviroment. Does not need to be perfect. This shop will take up a lot of your time.

@nicktw8688 2 ай бұрын

Yea.... I get wanting the walls to be perfectly 'smooth'....but after a few coats of paint, I don't think It'll matter much. Certainly won't be noticeable on camera. :)

@marklalone3091 2 ай бұрын

Does not need to be perfect? I'd love to do some work for you.

@Badgeweefixstuff 2 ай бұрын

Awesome good you getting it done awesome video 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

@RebeccaTreeseed 2 ай бұрын

My arms would fall off. Prolly feel better 😅

@lynnvalenti9532 2 ай бұрын

Your only mistake was not staying to oversee your job. You have to be there!

@joellepatry493 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. Too eager to go out & play, then stay to oversee the job.

@nodeal867 2 ай бұрын

@@joellepatry493yep owning a business is a 24/7/365 commitment that you can’t expect others to do for you. At least not the way it should be done. You’ll always have to be there or shut it down if you want a 2 week vacation. That’s just how you run a business

@gregvirgo2581 2 ай бұрын

Hi Chrome you have the heart and soul ,stoked to hear you may now have a real journey man with actual skills to step up and help complete this project! Never quit and your story continues.

@CindyHunter-bv8if 2 ай бұрын

HA! Old mother hubbard out of LOWELL MASS my hometown. The Mill City. If you ever get a chance....they have a wonderful URBAN State park and lots of wonderful parks in New England here in USA

@MyCleverHandle 2 ай бұрын

And slowly but surely, Chrome's world gets smaller. As he's planning to spend even more time indoors.

@casssmith2610 2 ай бұрын

I’m not a DIYer at all. So watching you, I was like, okay I’m tired, nap time!

@hollamonE 2 ай бұрын

You are awesome!!! My ears hurt watching Chrome with no ear protection. 🎉❤

@jillv4006 2 ай бұрын

Yay, great for a subscriber who can and will help.🎉

@pennylee6569 2 ай бұрын

Awesome job an video ❤❤❤🎉🎉see ya Chrome an Cruz hugs always

@llee3200 2 ай бұрын

I am soo happy you going to get some help. That is too big of job for one person. I can't wait to see the final result. I know its going to rock.

@kathylenn9153 2 ай бұрын

Chrome, i began in the building business since 1977, i have never liked a smooth wall finish in as much as one small ding or a liece of furniture bumps tbe wall & ugh. .. smooth walls are only needed if wall paper is wanted. Thus a splatter spray with a knock down is best, as it is easy to touch up & repair. Just like your van with the texture finish helps keep the marks on finish from destroying your vehicle finish. Dont sand down as it effects the drywall paper ..

@sharonoldham4374 2 ай бұрын

You are so lucky to have a subscriber that knows about what needs to be done. Even luckier for them to offer to help !! Best of luck to you both.😊❤

@glider7675 2 ай бұрын

Do not lose your focus young man. Keep your head up, and keep on doing your best job. In the end you will be so pleased with your success. Keep on keeping on Chrome. Your vision is beautiful, everything will come out in the end. Watching your content has always made me smile, keep moving forward with your journey 😎

@Musicescape17 2 ай бұрын

Cruz’ morning face is the funniest. It cracks me up every time 😂

@andyrichey1192 2 ай бұрын

Hello chrome here watching 8:37 PM. Got my T-shirt today. I love it dude and appreciate the stickers.

@Newcreature1957 2 ай бұрын

Better start with a bonding primer so any excess dust will adhere to the wall . Before painting that way your paint doesn’t flake iff off later.

@Shihtzu99 2 ай бұрын

Sanding and painting I feel your pain. That guy really messed you up. I am happy you’re putting grippy stuff on stairs for Cruzie

@dianneyoungblood689 2 ай бұрын

Hope you did not pay him much……

@ronbearden3370 2 ай бұрын

Did you consider textured paint ? Hides everything. You could be done by now.

@DianeMatlock 2 ай бұрын

May the UNIVERSE CONSPIRE WITH YOUR REQUEST.☂️🌨🌧⛈️☁️🌂💧

@pattyfarghaly1821 2 ай бұрын

That happened to the same soda to me. What a mess in my car and wax coat .

@6140970 2 ай бұрын

Thank goodness for the Sechelt gentleman for stepping up and helping!!!

@nancysweigart4123 2 ай бұрын

This is why Mike Holmes says to investigate your contractor.

@terrynewell8968 2 ай бұрын

Remember, there's no reason to sand areas that won't be seen. Behind the shower, laundry machines, etc.

@martihetrick609 2 ай бұрын

Open the door and so some others window 🪟🪟 to let the dust out

@roxanneb.hryzan5283 2 ай бұрын

just wanted to say congratulations big time !

@kyungshim6483 2 ай бұрын

I didn't know that one can't simply paint over old paint. I learned something new today.

@lindahenderson2987 2 ай бұрын

Crome, it’s a warehouse…….

@peachesgrant2121 2 ай бұрын

Best coffee shop. I met my now husband there over 10 years ago. Lol.

@kevinmiller9143 2 ай бұрын

Chrome. It’s a work shop. Let it go

@robertmiller9103 2 ай бұрын

The best and cheapest would be to blow a orange peel texture on wall and maybe the ceiling. No sanding and mudding.

@chiron591 2 ай бұрын

Yes worked on the van.

@nicknomad7698 2 ай бұрын

Easy peasy

@homerjay8109 2 ай бұрын

Look before you leap.....applies in so many situations......both business and pleasure......

@BadAssDetailz 2 ай бұрын

Great Music choice gets the heart pumping! 🤙🏼 3:49

@feathers352 2 ай бұрын

Grip tape is hard to get in the right place on the steps. Get some grit and mix it in the paint for the steps. It will work much better.

@Shamagantu 2 ай бұрын

Our pup has those same treats!

@user-km4ro7xp2s 2 ай бұрын

It's gonna be even better in your shop now, because you put your own love into some of the work, too. Happy painting, Chrome.

@kirtroguestar471 2 ай бұрын

STOP SANDING!! Just tape and mud as needed then sand then repaint. It’s fine.

@kimberlypalmer947 2 ай бұрын

Im just here for CRUZIE 🐻

@Introverted_Outlander 2 ай бұрын

Chrome they make vibratory pole sanders, which are long, narrow, sanding pads. They allow you to cover more surface area and get a smoother surface than using a small palm sander or a small orbital disc.

@chrisrice2083 2 ай бұрын

Chrome iam proud of you for taking the bull by the horns and getting this done and you just raise above this and said you know what iam going to do this myself he messed up and now iam going to fix it myself

@ambulingadventures-stan1050 2 ай бұрын

... Cruise does not look like a morning person ... or dog😂

@wiki189 2 ай бұрын

This vid gave me a couple of chuckles. Glad im not the only who randomly sings my words. I am glad you have some help on the way though. Thats a massive job. Take care of your back!!

@tuga658 2 ай бұрын

Hi chrome please rent a sand with a arm and vacuum cleaner basically sucks All that stuff and the buffer is way bigger will help you out on the sealing don't forget to put a light on the wall to see your sanding after that check the lines and plast everything with a very smooth coat then Sand very little and use the gun to start spray paint be careful with the black paint because you will see more imperfections 👊 cheers from Iceland man by the way I'm a professional painter that dude didn't know how to Sand that lines at all very bad Job . again you want black paint in the walls be careful because black you will see every imperfection if you paint the selling white and the walls black using the spray gun you will need to protect the selling with plastic list from the black paint sorry for my Ingles Man i hope that gives you a perspective how to get the job done

@seviregis7441 2 ай бұрын

It’s a lot of work now because it’s a big space, but when it’s done you’ll love it. Glad you’re wearing the respirator, don’t breathe that dust in. The shop is awesome, a whole new chapter in your life. Not sure what you’re planning for the second floor, but it looks big enough for office space and a private apartment, a living space for when you’re not on the road.

@GirdHerd 2 ай бұрын

Chrome, Glad to hear you are bringing in another professional painter to correct the problems. I suspect areas need to be "remudded & resanded" AND primer painted again before the 2 or 3 coats of final paint are applied.

@piquat1 2 ай бұрын

My Gorilla step ladder cost a pretty penny but man if it wasn't the lightest one in the rack. Love that thing. Edit: Also, rework on that type of thing is more work than doing it right the first time, like most things.

@Newcreature1957 2 ай бұрын

Wasted shower going to need another one after you get done . Lol

@ToddMcCallum-hr7vw 2 ай бұрын

Love Cruzie, he never looks enthused.

@alvinmousseau1100 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@deladyakarobin4777 2 ай бұрын

Hang in there Chrome.. ya my Bully Girls being top heavy, they go down my spiral staircase quickly and one day I'm waiting on them to take a tumble because they are going to fast. It is carpeted though.

@MommaC1106 2 ай бұрын

So happy people stopping to help you🤗🥰🐾🐾

@barry6484 2 ай бұрын

Chrome, there may be a two handed sander similar to the palm sander. I've seen it used for cement/plastered walls. The one with the handle will not get the consistency you want.

@aarondeck1884 2 ай бұрын

Hey there. I love your camping videos, but not a big fan of the shop stuff. Love you Chrome!

@SOSPainting 2 ай бұрын

Fly me out there and I will fix it for you 💪💪💪

@Morerhapsody 2 ай бұрын

Dude. Your attitude is awesome 😂

@margaretyourchuck6417 2 ай бұрын

Thanks to Your new helper, with years of experience, will make it Much more fun...

@garyharnish2395 2 ай бұрын

I learned tricks to keep the mud smooth. Water and dish detergent mixed. And use it all within that day. Also slowly go from a 6inch to a 12 inch applicator. Then sand it with a light directly on it. Then it’s ready to paint.

@crazychick 2 ай бұрын

We are in Oklahoma I wish we had the funds to go to Canada!!!! He would fix your place right up

@rhondacooper3565 2 ай бұрын

Rock on!❤

@zooedca 2 ай бұрын

Paint flat or texturize the ceiling. Egg shell on walls. And yes easier to lay a new coat over and then sand...

@joellepatry493 2 ай бұрын

Had a thought about the stairs. Have a giant pic of Cruze made, & put his face on the steps, so you see him as you’re climbing them!🐶💕

@tgland02494 2 ай бұрын

I know guys who tape and mud sheet rock and they are so good you don’t have to sand. So this guy you had is a joke😅

@crazychick 2 ай бұрын

It is captivating content I love setting an watching the hubby do that all the time

@margaretyourchuck6417 2 ай бұрын

Prep is THE HARDEST PART and takes the most time. Prep like a pro, then the Application flows and you will be done in no time. Use varying grades on large sander, to get your fine finish. Be patient, turtle time...The spraying will be fun, Tape Well. Paper Floors, Windows before you paint, then you can choose your floor finish. You got this, but it requires a lot of patience with it all. Perfection is the goal, but don't let it ruin your work. It will be magical!

@claudieC. 2 ай бұрын

When does Cruzie get a bath, dental cleaning, and medical check up?

@Makeitbymandy 2 ай бұрын

Don’t worry about Cruzie. Chrome LOVES that dog and takes GREAT care of him. I was just at the new shop today and told him how much he spent taking care of Cruzie in 2023 - I promise that dog couldn’t be living with someone who loves him more or cares for him better. ❤