I’m sneaking up on retirement and want to build a project. Before I start the exterior aesthetic process I plan to get Paintucation University so all the work looks the best I can make it
*This is the Best.Tutorial i've Seen, 👍🏻💥* I'm a new friend here, This is something that I'm beginning to learn how to do.Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips and tricks. I look forward to hear from you By4Now, n Ken, A fellow youtuber 💥
Finally someone that actually shows how to set the pressure. Every video I watch on gun setup just say set the pressure. If you don't pull the trigger while setting it, you will have low pressure. Thanks for explaining it so well.
For those who read this, who may have zero experience or a lot. The part that he showed of a “dry run” and how you position your body and having a plan. That was GOLD! Don’t miss that! Kevin is showing all his cards on this one guys. Play it over and over and practice it. Thank you Kevin, we love you brother.❤
Man AMEN! Kevin has done so much for all of us at home. We are so blessed to have him. He has taught me so much throughout the years. I get so excited when he posts another video. Thank you Kevin and God Bless the Paintucation Channel. It takes a lot of work for him to do this. Glad he’s never given up. His channel will grow and grow as long as we stay dedicated and share the love.
I've been hobby painting for 50 years. This video will revolutionize my poor self taught techniques. I'm impressed with the info and I'm excited about getting into my "booth" to try out this helpful information. Then - back to sanding the orange peel off of my 54 Chevy primer...
KISS, keep it simple stupid. This is an amazing teaching video. I have watched many videos to learn painting. All were difficult to learn and ultimately I was not successful. This is perfect. Takes the mystery out of it. Thank you Kevin!
Kevin, I want to thank you for all your years of education. I never once thought that I could learn to paint a car. I’ve always had a great passion for restoring cars and could have never done it without your knowledge. I’m so GRATEFUL….for your dedication to all of us. We know sometimes its hard to make these videos and to dedicate yourself to teaching but I wanted to let you know how much you are appreciated. Thank you for everything you’ve done for all of us. We love you! Care for you! And have grown with you throughout the years. Thank God for your dedication and believing in us. Never give up and never get down. We hear you….we love you….and we are so very grateful for your knowledge.
Years ago I thought clean paint clothes were the thing to do. The first time I used a cheap paint suit with the hood, my paint finish improved DRAMATICALLY!
Been painting for years and I learned something from this video. I sent the to both my Sons so they can benefit from it. The best basics video told in real talk not some guy patting himself on the back. This was awesome.
Kevin, your willingness to share your knowledge is second to none. As long as I’ve been following you, you’ve always been eager to pass along knowledge and teach others. Thank you so much!
I'm now 70, starting in the 70's I worked in Auto Body for over 20 years owning 2 shops and running a few more. I have primed, sealed and painter over 1K cars trucks etc., even learned how to blend paint. I used a Binks 18 for most and occasionally a Binks 7. Great guns at the time, I still have the 18. It's all about practice and experience. First car I painted I ran it onto the floor, literally. I learned to run it off the car to keep from sanding out the run, other areas I used tape to pull out some of the runs. The next day I painted it again and it turned out as one of my best paint jobs. You need to learn how to fix it. One of my job interviews I came in the shop and they had one coat on a car, they said If i want to finish the paint job well, I would b e hired. I wound up running the shop after about 3 months.
One of the hardest things for most to learn is that the spraying part is the easiest part. The work and results are in the prep, cleanliness and willingness to follow directions exactly. Great video!
Hey man!! I'm subbed to your channel!!! Thanks for the comment. Yes that is so true the paint is truly the lens into the work that's been done underneath. People don't realize that, they think body work and paint work are separate components of a nice appearing vehicle. It's not the case, we have to have a stellar foundation in order to have a stellar paint job. Love you channel buddy! See you on the web
Thank you, thank you, thank you, you are the voice of reason and truth, thank you for being a guide line for the young,I am 63 and absolutely support what you do and thank you for sharing, you are amazing and I be sure to tell all who will listen to pay attention to what you have to share.. huge fan and thank you.
I wish I had known you had the website 20 years ago. I would have painted my cars better. But I am glad to hear you say full flow full air full fan because that's how it always worked best for me, unless the gun is acting funny then I turn the fan down a little.
I told you before..."You are a magician!' Now I see that technique and body memory can be learned...but over time and with lots of practice. Thank you, Kevin, for all you do for the community of people that take the time to watch you and learn. I try to not miss any of your posts because you always have knowledge to share.
Your "gross demonstration" around the 50 mark (and the jambs at 1:00) is exactly what I've seen on some car tv shows - and it puts me right over the edge (no pun intended). OK, onto some positive things. My dad worked for DeVilbiss for years, so in addition to him being a car guy, he absolutely understood the paint application process. I consider myself quite fortunate to have gotten to learn from him. BUT, even with that, and years of learning on my own, you gave me some great tips (and sometimes confirmed I am doing it right) in the last hour. Thank you as always sir, have a great week ~ Chuck.
Being an auto tech, not a body guy I’ve managed to learn body work & paint thanks to Kevin & the great tutorial videos. Hands down the best educator one could ask for when it comes to learning the basics. He taught me from step one, all the way up to completing a full paint job. Thanks for what you do sir
I used to spray a lot of lacquer back in the 80s, loved it! I have a large amount of useable lacquer, lots of it saved from old jobs. When i got my SATA2000 gun years ago i tried to spray some lacquer, the mismatch of material vs equipment was awful. I had to finish up with my old Binks siphon cup gun.
Hahahaha yeah I did the same thing, last I sprayed was back in the 80'-90's with an old Binks number 7, lacquers and acrilic enamel and imron. Borrowed a buddies sata and sprayed base clear and was lost. Very little in common in application
Kevin, I’ve been watching you on TV for years. Thank you for doing UA-cam and being able to break things down in long form. After years of working on cars, I’m going to attempt my first primer and paint job this summer. It’s cold here in Detroit so wait for warmer weather! I will be going to hobby lobby to get the craft paint to practice! Thanks again for your knowledge!
Hallo from Canada i am in New Brunswick Canada, i learned more in this video the in all the hundre vids i watch trying to learn and understand the science and tecnique of it all you are a great teacher and have a great way to simplefy the info thank you for the time you give to help us rookies
Thanks for watching! And hello to my native canada! Although I've never been to New brunswick, I was born out west in Allberta. Thanks for the kind words! We're just getting started on this channel.. I know virtual learning and hand skills don't necessarily go together.. but there are ways to teach digitally, and I'm going to utilize this UA-cam channel to a great extent for that. Happy 2025!
Hi Kevin. Coming to you from Canada. Been painting cars for 50 years or more as a hobbyist and have always achieved better than acceptable results (I think). This is the first video I've seen on painting and I learned a lot. Thanks! Planing on painting a 66 Caprice this summer, black. There, I said it..black. 😊Will be putting the things I learned from your video into practice, at the tender age of 73. Thanks Again.
We are never too old to learn a new trick! 73 is just a young pup. :-) that 66 Caprice is a huge canvas! You've got your work cut out for you. Good luck, stay warm! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. :-)
What a nice video and an eye-opener for me. I have been doing some painting myself on my vehicles over the last 25 years in my spare time. I recently finished painting an OBS chevy, in partial paintjobs. And just like over the years I have been struggling with runs, orange peal and what not. Over the years I had just accepted that with the idea that I had those issues because I am in no means a professional painter. I ve watched other UA-cam channels and listened to "advice" that was given there, for example: "if you don't want orange people, put the air pressure up, higher pressure will give you less orange peal" And yes, I ve tried it, with, you probably already guessed it, no consistent result. So thank you for this video, and no, I am not going to take the sander out and start my 4 year project all over again😂. Greetings from Belgium!
I've been thinking of painting my classic car for over 2 years now. This video has given me more confidence to try it myself and is easily the best video for beginners that I've seen on YT. Thanks for breaking everything down into detail. Your experience in teaching really shows. The like was hit 👍🏻
Let me know if I can help.... I can give you a "members discount" on any of my training videos. :) I promise, you can do it well!!! Just takes preparation and a little practice.
Thanks for the tips when I used to paint vehicles back in the 70/80/90s I used Devilbiss and Binks they were both great guns for painting. But they were Psiphon feed. AWESOME show you have keep up the great work 👍
Thank you so much for this video, Kevin! It comes at the perfect time as I need to spray a new fender for my wife's truck after a deer hit. I think I'll go ahead and buy a training program off your website too. If they're anything like this video it will be worth whatever you're charging. Keep up the great work, love the channel!
The water and hobby lobby paint idea is fantastic. That's the best idea I've ever heard. Paint is expensive. I always wondered how i can learn how to spray, without wasting money on paint. I will be a 1st time painter (in my garage) by springtime (learning all i can from videos right now) i definitely will be checking into paintucation after watching this fantastic learning video..thanks for dedicating your time and for teaching. Very much appreciated by me and countess others.
I am absolutely going to sit down and learn today. This man is full of wisdom and experience. You would be a fool not to absorb this free lesson, he offers one of the best schools and techniques around. Practically grew up watching and learning from his shows. Thank you sir for many years of great lessons. Thank you for deciding to continue to share your knowledge with us on these platforms. 🍎, lol
I've been a wood finisher for 15 years using an airless sprayer, with limited use of a gravity gun for blending. This was extremely informative because I've always been afraid of changing my canvas to metal. Thanks for putting this out there.
LOL In 1984 when I was in High School I learned the old way to paint. He never had us wear protective clothing. Our woodshop had us bring clothing that we did not mind getting dusty. But no PPE in Auto Body Repair class.
I have been watching you for years and you are simply one of the best instructors ever. Thank you for yet another great instructional video, your efforts are really appreciated
Awesome Video. I am going to do small project and remove the rust and repaint the bottom of my mower deck. Even rattlecan painters can learn from this demonstration. Thanks Kevin
Kevin, watched your whole video. As a total beginner, i appreciate your time and effort to teach. I had already bought some craft paint and a cheap 2.0 gun to practice this Spring when the weather is nicer and my shoulder heals from joint surgery. I am surprised no one else has recommended craft oaint to practice with.
My late bro was a painter, and although he thought I was too dumb to learn to paint, when I really pressed him this was exactly what he taught me about the paint guns.
Thank you for making the distinction between the syphon feed guns(which I used in my youth) and the gravity fed guns. Huge difference in distance from panel and overlap!
This video explains what I did wrong with my first hood i had major orange peel thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise and I appreciate the opportunity to get it done right the first time without overwhelming things this completely makes sense now as to what to look for to get the atomization dialed and I will be picking up some craft paint to practice for the real thing this spring. I'm excited to see my progress and to get my ride back into a midnight black. The education you are sharing is priceless and you are breaking it right down to the basics thank for sharing this with us. Looking forward to seeing the next video. As always keep up the good work and great content.
Thank you for such a great video. Your channel and another has inspired me to get a project truck to restore while enjoying it and driving hopefully while I work through restoring it. Hopefully I will be getting it soon. Going to look at one this weekend. Paint will be a big part of it along with some body work. I'm going to practice and apply the techniques you have given us on your channel. I have even thought of making my own channel. Thank you again.
Kevin!! Damn dude. This is the education I needed. I’m spraying aviation aluminum parts with epoxy chromate primer and single stage paint. So I’m going to have to adjust a little to the work but learned a TON! Thank you!!
What an amazing demonstration of how the paint job is done (A proper one!). I never did a paint job, but I can proudly say that now I know how things work and how to tell the difference between someone doing a good paint job or a bad one. I really appreciate your way of telling things that you do in detail and most importantly, showing the differences. Thank you Kevin 🙌🏻
This is a step toward learning the process... We have to understand the equipment and what it does before we can graduate into the wet coatings and what they do. There's no point in learning all the chemistry if you don't know how to apply it to a panel. Crawl, walk, run!
I learned a few things....75% overlap, Sweet Spot Atomization, Droplets cause orange peel, and start at the bottom. Can't wait to get started on my Suburban when the weather gets warm.
Thanks Kevin. This was great! My goal for 2025 is to paint 3 cars and a trailer. Going to get some craft paint, cardboard boxes and PPE on Monday! Thanks for sharing. ❤️😎
I appreciate you spending the time to explain and teach these techniques! I will be painting a few things this summer, and hopefully ending up painting my pickup at the end of the projects. Every bit of knowledge I can pick up is valuable to me! Thank you!
I’ve been waiting for this!! I’ve got plenty of painting projects and I’ve always wanted to paint this way instead of out of a rattle can like I’ve been for years. Now I need to know how to mix paint! lol thank you!!
Find your TDS info for the paint...(Every manufacturer has a version of TDS, they have to by law). Everything you need to know about mixing, even some application tips are contained in the technical data sheets.
Thank you Kevin. Thank you for sharing FREE training. I have three comments/questions. 1) Everything in the video is very helpful. The paint gun "set up" completely removed the "mystery" or "magic" in proper gun set up. Very helpful for a guy that has never painted using these tools. 2) I had a similar experience with roofing... made respect for those that do it for a living. I was young and tried for two summers in high school... that was enough for me. 3) I didn't understand the difference (or reasons why) spraying the back side of panels should be done after the main flat panel are done first. Why that technique is better than doing them first and then "wet out" or start painting the main flat panel after wards...
If you spray the edges first, you can't help but spray multiple coats at one time when you wet out the face side and it forces you to bury a layer of paint each time you finish a coat. In short, you're GUARANTEEING overcoating and stacking, thereby trapping solvent in the layers.
A majority of people watching videos like this probably don't have a paint booth, pricey filtration system, ect. Me included. I have garage painted with a compressor and a 5 stage turbine. Flip flopping between the two. What I have determined is the turbine system has the advantage. Clean, warm air. unlimited air. No pressure drop. Less fog. Less bounce back. A little more texture or a Lot more texture in the clear Can occur until you adopt to the system. A buff out is just a part of a garage job. This is another thing I learned. Light wetsand, denib, get good with a buffer. Know when to call it good based on the vehicle. Daily driver? I continue to watch,learn, listen to other painters and see what I can apply to my work.
I've used a couple of different turbine systems, I agree with you, they definitely have an advantage over a pneumatic air supply. The one thing that the manufacturers don't tell you, is how to compensate for the hotter air temperature. Once you wrap your head around adjusting your chemistry to compensate depending on the gun, you can get good results from a turbine. I think I need to do a video on a turbine system, do you agree?
@paintucation yes! There are only a few channels advocating turbine painting for home (or shop) use👍I did see you promote a turbine briefly at Eastwood
Thanks for "U-cating" Kevin. The most important knowledge I've gained from you is that, If I want to have great results consistently with anything I paint (and I have) I start each job remembering these simple, basic steps that you describe in this video.
Cars in the 50's had 2 tone paint schemes. I would like to hear how you divide the 2 colors. I have a '56 Chevy Sport Coupe and the beige is on the roof, trunk, upper rear fender and between the 2 stainless steel trim moldings up to the headlamp, making like an arrow or a point. Explaining your masking technique between the red and the beige and the actual placement of the tape so the division is painted but not built up excessively. Minor point but taking pride in a project means with everything you do to the car. Thanks.
Really appreciated the whole thing but the point about using your body to position the gun instead of your arm wrist and shoulder made a whole lot of sense. Back in the days of ink pen drafting one of the first rules you learn is to use bigger muscles when you draw because they are stronger, more powerful, and easier to control. You don't draw with your wrist and fingers- you get your wrist in position then move your arm and shoulder. Painting, it seems, is that principle moved out to the largest muscle control possible- the core and legs. Can't wait to try it.
It took me a while to figure it out... But it works. The less I have to "think" while spraying, the better I spray. The more muscle memory I develop, the less I have to think while spraying.
Kevin, I echo all of the other comments on how helpful this video is. One suggestion for a future video is the order of operations on painting an actual car. Keeping a wet edge while working around an entire car and roof seems impossible. What's the trick there? Thanks again, this gives me a lot of confidence with being able to practice cheaply!
Kevin, thanks for another great video. Your style of explanation and a little science mixed in are exactly how my brain learns. Understanding the why is what matters. Now I know why i would have nice smooth paint when I use my Grandpa's Binks 7 and golf ball orange peel with my HVLP.
I'm a stickler for detail, so I appreciate your teaching technique Kevin. At some time, can you explain part trigger to allow air flow at the end of each stroke. I can guess why, but, you're expert and I trust your advice.
I'm guessing here, but I think you're referring to keeping the air going through the gun the whole time you're spraying.... This keeps airflow normalized and eliminates over -pressure- pulsation at the end of each stroke or pass... Keeping air moving makes it all more consistent.
@Paintucation You just rewired my brain with the words "PAINT CARBURETOR" 🤣 But seriously I never thought of it that way but you're exactly right. Good stuff Kevin. 😎 I'm trying to get ready for the challenges before me.
Thanks, this might be the best instruction I've seen. I'm not even halfway through the vid but I got to say thanks. I started painting when the Japanese cars were all lacquer. So yeah the material application methods... I just did a complete on a Prius, single stage black. That was humbling : ]
Thank you. This gives me some motivation on attempting painting things around my house. I admit that i have the hobo freight guns and have never used them. With your lesson this will give me a great starting point.
See how they do.... I know of people that get good results from them. I use SATA to get precision as well as consistent results every time I pull the trigger .
Awesome video Kevin. I learned a lot. And, I don't even paint. Yet. It answered so many questions that I didn't even know I should be asking. When I'm ready to prep and paint and do all that other stuff. You are my go to guy. Thank you.
Love your series, for you to be so generous with your knowledge is amazing. This series gives me the confidence to want to do my own paint job on my classic.
Cheers Kevin, yus you skills and knowledge is awesome. Easy to understand, and yeah I might just got and work on my own projects doing the paint myself. What's the worse thing that can happen... doing it again.. cheers man you rock. 🍻
Great video! However I think it’s important to note that full fan and wide open fluid is only valid when you’re using the correct tip size for the material you’re spraying. I think a lot of the 5 turns in, half turn out on a Tuesday type gun setups come from using the wrong size tip for the material.
Thank you for giving this information out to the world !!! This is Invaluable knowledge! I have always been a "rattle can" guy because I have been afraid of the "voodoo" of spraying paint. Watching this video, I am not as scared to learn/do it! I can't begin to tell you how much this video opened spraying paint to me!! I have a paint gun given to me from my father almost 10 years ago - it is still brand new in the box! I am going to use the info here and try my hand at it now! Thank you Kevin ... Thank you
Go for it! With the craft paint, you learn the basics.... then you can get some inexpensive automotive paint. (Eastwood, Summit, Custom Shop, etc) and practice to get your muscle memory up, and gain confidence... Just pull the trigger! You'll never learn to paint with the gun in the box. :) Give it a shot! ( punintended)
Thanks for the free lesson! Let's be truffle. I need all the help I can get! I'm going to attempt my first paint job on my 85 Monte Carlo this summer. So thanks again!
You've got this, get it done!!! By this summer you will have seen several different paint jobs happen on this channel stay tuned in! I've got some great content coming your way that will really help you with your paint job. By the way, I am a G-Body fanatic! I really love those cars and one is in my future. I don't know exactly when, but I need me an 85 Monte Carlo ss. Just saying. :-)
Great refresher video! I was taught to spray the jambs. I see what you’re saying about buildup and makes sense. I’m going to change that technique on my next job coming up. Thanks again!
There have literally been sops developed on this subject. On top of controlled stacking of multiple coats, it's also a paint savings technique for big MSO body Shop chains to do the flats first, and then come in and dust and meter only the paint that's needed to get the back sides and jams finished. Paint is more like powder coat than people realize, with the airflow and droplet structure, it tends to wrap around edges anyways. Thus, the pollution on the flat panels if you do your jams first.
Hey Kevin !! Man again !! You have put out a great video !! I now will great some great practice in before I attempt to paint my obs stepside . Thank you for all the fantastic tips and procedures!
I've shot a bunch of those OBS step sides! They're pretty dang tricky! You've got a treat the dipped in sides as its own flat panel, it's very hard to get consistent tracking and gun distance with the way those fender Wells bulge out. Good luck with it, when the time gets closer, hit me up DM me, or hit me in these comments and I'll help all I can. :-)
It's unfortunate that it has to be said out loud, it should be assumed that these chemicals are dangerous. There's a lot of bad examples on youtube, I hope to be a voice of reason and common Sense on this subject. Thanks for noticing! And thank you for watching. :-)
@@paintucation Just to underscore how dangerous these chemicals are, Walk by a body shop sometime. The side entrance doors have hazard placards on them as to whats stored inside. Like you said "with a little common sense" Use them as they are meant to be used and follow the safety practices and you will do great.
Kevin, love the channel. I have been watching you for a long time over many shows networks and channels. You did an episode on “patina” paint job. Do you have training on that technique. It’s a look that I love.
@ Hey Kevin, I’m in Ontario . About 20 minutes from the Falls!! It’s been really cold this week. -21c this morning🥶 I really enjoyed that video, I struggled with clear coat and orange peel. I like the fist and thumb trick that will help with my distance. It’s something I can visualize in my head. Thanks for reaching out, appreciate it.🇨🇦
Same here. Actually my first car i painted was a 1972 Camaro, plain Jane hand me down. Painted with Dupont Centari 99A pitch black. An the Binks #7.....
I appreciate the lesson. Now I know why I had such terrible orange peel on my last project. I had to sand for days to correct that mistake (single stage paint). My next paint job will be better thanks to you.
Perfect is opening the fluid untill it fills the fan, if it doesn't tweak the fan in however if you have to adjust too far you require a larger tip size.
If you've got a gun that splits the pattern when you open it all the way, you've either got material that's too thin, or a POS gun that has an inaccurate adjustment.
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Who doesn't want free tips!!! This is bits and pieces of several of my training modules... enjoy!!
Great tutorial, Kevin. I learned a lot, and I'm not sure I will ever paint anything. But, at least I understand more about the techniques.
I’m sneaking up on retirement and want to build a project.
Before I start the exterior aesthetic process I plan to get Paintucation University so all the work looks the best I can make it
Thank you !!!
*This is the Best.Tutorial i've Seen, 👍🏻💥*
I'm a new friend here, This is something that I'm beginning to learn how to do.Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips and tricks.
I look forward to hear from you By4Now, n Ken, A fellow youtuber
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Finally someone that actually shows how to set the pressure. Every video I watch on gun setup just say set the pressure. If you don't pull the trigger while setting it, you will have low pressure. Thanks for explaining it so well.
For those who read this, who may have zero experience or a lot. The part that he showed of a “dry run” and how you position your body and having a plan. That was GOLD! Don’t miss that! Kevin is showing all his cards on this one guys. Play it over and over and practice it.
Thank you Kevin, we love you brother.❤
Man AMEN! Kevin has done so much for all of us at home. We are so blessed to have him. He has taught me so much throughout the years. I get so excited when he posts another video. Thank you Kevin and God Bless the Paintucation Channel. It takes a lot of work for him to do this. Glad he’s never given up. His channel will grow and grow as long as we stay dedicated and share the love.
I've been hobby painting for 50 years. This video will revolutionize my poor self taught techniques. I'm impressed with the info and I'm excited about getting into my "booth" to try out this helpful information. Then - back to sanding the orange peel off of my 54 Chevy primer...
KISS, keep it simple stupid. This is an amazing teaching video. I have watched many videos to learn painting. All were difficult to learn and ultimately I was not successful. This is perfect. Takes the mystery out of it. Thank you Kevin!
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I want to thank you for all your years of education. I never once thought that I could learn to paint a car. I’ve always had a great passion for restoring cars and could have never done it without your knowledge. I’m so GRATEFUL….for your dedication to all of us. We know sometimes its hard to make these videos and to dedicate yourself to teaching but I wanted to let you know how much you are appreciated. Thank you for everything you’ve done for all of us. We love you! Care for you! And have grown with you throughout the years. Thank God for your dedication and believing in us. Never give up and never get down. We hear you….we love you….and we are so very grateful for your knowledge.
Years ago I thought clean paint clothes were the thing to do. The first time I used a cheap paint suit with the hood, my paint finish improved DRAMATICALLY!
Been painting for years and I learned something from this video. I sent the to both my Sons so they can benefit from it. The best basics video told in real talk not some guy patting himself on the back. This was awesome.
Thanks man!!! More to come.
Kevin, your willingness to share your knowledge is second to none. As long as I’ve been following you, you’ve always been eager to pass along knowledge and teach others. Thank you so much!
I'm now 70, starting in the 70's I worked in Auto Body for over 20 years owning 2 shops and running a few more. I have primed, sealed and painter over 1K cars trucks etc., even learned how to blend paint. I used a Binks 18 for most and occasionally a Binks 7. Great guns at the time, I still have the 18. It's all about practice and experience. First car I painted I ran it onto the floor, literally. I learned to run it off the car to keep from sanding out the run, other areas I used tape to pull out some of the runs. The next day I painted it again and it turned out as one of my best paint jobs. You need to learn how to fix it. One of my job interviews I came in the shop and they had one coat on a car, they said If i want to finish the paint job well, I would b e hired. I wound up running the shop after about 3 months.
One of the hardest things for most to learn is that the spraying part is the easiest part. The work and results are in the prep, cleanliness and willingness to follow directions exactly.
Great video!
Hey man!! I'm subbed to your channel!!! Thanks for the comment. Yes that is so true the paint is truly the lens into the work that's been done underneath. People don't realize that, they think body work and paint work are separate components of a nice appearing vehicle. It's not the case, we have to have a stellar foundation in order to have a stellar paint job. Love you channel buddy! See you on the web
Thank you, thank you, thank you, you are the voice of reason and truth, thank you for being a guide line for the young,I am 63 and absolutely support what you do and thank you for sharing, you are amazing and I be sure to tell all who will listen to pay attention to what you have to share.. huge fan and thank you.
I appreciate you!
I tell you what you always have great videos and you are a great teacher. Always explains the the way to do stuff the Right Way,. God bless you.
Thank you, I appreciate you watching!
You sure welcome
I wish I had known you had the website 20 years ago. I would have painted my cars better. But I am glad to hear you say full flow full air full fan because that's how it always worked best for me, unless the gun is acting funny then I turn the fan down a little.
*💥👍🏻💥 One of the Best videos on UA-cam.Thank you for Sharing💥👍🏻💥* I look forward. To hear from youKen
Best paint for beginners video I've seen!!
I told you before..."You are a magician!' Now I see that technique and body memory can be learned...but over time and with lots of practice. Thank you, Kevin, for all you do for the community of people that take the time to watch you and learn. I try to not miss any of your posts because you always have knowledge to share.
Your "gross demonstration" around the 50 mark (and the jambs at 1:00) is exactly what I've seen on some car tv shows - and it puts me right over the edge (no pun intended). OK, onto some positive things. My dad worked for DeVilbiss for years, so in addition to him being a car guy, he absolutely understood the paint application process. I consider myself quite fortunate to have gotten to learn from him. BUT, even with that, and years of learning on my own, you gave me some great tips (and sometimes confirmed I am doing it right) in the last hour. Thank you as always sir, have a great week ~ Chuck.
Thank You Chuck.... I try to do the best I can to guide folks...
Being an auto tech, not a body guy I’ve managed to learn body work & paint thanks to Kevin & the great tutorial videos. Hands down the best educator one could ask for when it comes to learning the basics. He taught me from step one, all the way up to completing a full paint job. Thanks for what you do sir
I used to spray a lot of lacquer back in the 80s, loved it! I have a large amount of useable lacquer, lots of it saved from old jobs. When i got my SATA2000 gun years ago i tried to spray some lacquer, the mismatch of material vs equipment was awful. I had to finish up with my old Binks siphon cup gun.
Hahahaha yeah I did the same thing, last I sprayed was back in the 80'-90's with an old Binks number 7, lacquers and acrilic enamel and imron. Borrowed a buddies sata and sprayed base clear and was lost. Very little in common in application
Kevin, I’ve been watching you on TV for years. Thank you for doing UA-cam and being able to break things down in long form. After years of working on cars, I’m going to attempt my first primer and paint job this summer. It’s cold here in Detroit so wait for warmer weather! I will be going to hobby lobby to get the craft paint to practice! Thanks again for your knowledge!
Hallo from Canada i am in New Brunswick Canada, i learned more in this video the in all the hundre vids i watch trying to learn and understand the science and tecnique of it all you are a great teacher and have a great way to simplefy the info thank you for the time you give to help us rookies
Thanks for watching! And hello to my native canada! Although I've never been to New brunswick, I was born out west in Allberta. Thanks for the kind words! We're just getting started on this channel.. I know virtual learning and hand skills don't necessarily go together.. but there are ways to teach digitally, and I'm going to utilize this UA-cam channel to a great extent for that. Happy 2025!
Hi Kevin. Coming to you from Canada. Been painting cars for 50 years or more as a hobbyist and have always achieved better than acceptable results (I think). This is the first video I've seen on painting and I learned a lot. Thanks! Planing on painting a 66 Caprice this summer, black. There, I said it..black. 😊Will be putting the things I learned from your video into practice, at the tender age of 73. Thanks Again.
We are never too old to learn a new trick! 73 is just a young pup. :-) that 66 Caprice is a huge canvas! You've got your work cut out for you. Good luck, stay warm! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. :-)
What a nice video and an eye-opener for me. I have been doing some painting myself on my vehicles over the last 25 years in my spare time. I recently finished painting an OBS chevy, in partial paintjobs. And just like over the years I have been struggling with runs, orange peal and what not. Over the years I had just accepted that with the idea that I had those issues because I am in no means a professional painter. I ve watched other UA-cam channels and listened to "advice" that was given there, for example: "if you don't want orange people, put the air pressure up, higher pressure will give you less orange peal" And yes, I ve tried it, with, you probably already guessed it, no consistent result. So thank you for this video, and no, I am not going to take the sander out and start my 4 year project all over again😂. Greetings from Belgium!
Thank you!!!! So cool that folks from across the pond are watching!!! Glad the info helps!
I've been thinking of painting my classic car for over 2 years now. This video has given me more confidence to try it myself and is easily the best video for beginners that I've seen on YT. Thanks for breaking everything down into detail. Your experience in teaching really shows.
The like was hit 👍🏻
Let me know if I can help.... I can give you a "members discount" on any of my training videos. :) I promise, you can do it well!!! Just takes preparation and a little practice.
@@paintucation Thanks again
Learned more in this video than I ever have before. Good job sir.😊
Thanks for the tips when I used to paint vehicles back in the 70/80/90s I used Devilbiss and Binks they were both great guns for painting. But they were Psiphon feed. AWESOME show you have keep up the great work 👍
Thank you so much for this video, Kevin! It comes at the perfect time as I need to spray a new fender for my wife's truck after a deer hit. I think I'll go ahead and buy a training program off your website too. If they're anything like this video it will be worth whatever you're charging. Keep up the great work, love the channel!
DM me, email is info@paintucation.com. I'll do my best to guide you to the best video. 👍👍
The water and hobby lobby paint idea is fantastic. That's the best idea I've ever heard. Paint is expensive. I always wondered how i can learn how to spray, without wasting money on paint. I will be a 1st time painter (in my garage) by springtime (learning all i can from videos right now) i definitely will be checking into paintucation after watching this fantastic learning video..thanks for dedicating your time and for teaching. Very much appreciated by me and countess others.
Crawl, walk, run! Craft paint doesn't act like actual solvent paint... But it's a good start for learning.
I am absolutely going to sit down and learn today. This man is full of wisdom and experience. You would be a fool not to absorb this free lesson, he offers one of the best schools and techniques around. Practically grew up watching and learning from his shows. Thank you sir for many years of great lessons. Thank you for deciding to continue to share your knowledge with us on these platforms. 🍎, lol
I'm glad you get something from the content, thanks for watching!
I’ve been painting 16 years I love learning new things from the man himself
I’ve been watching you for a long long time from the early days. Thanks for all the advice.❤
Glad to help!!!!
I've been a wood finisher for 15 years using an airless sprayer, with limited use of a gravity gun for blending. This was extremely informative because I've always been afraid of changing my canvas to metal. Thanks for putting this out there.
I'm no painter Kevin, but I think I can also apply those techniques to painting with a rattle can! 👍📽
Paint is paint..... Application is application!!! Correct Sir!
LOL In 1984 when I was in High School I learned the old way to paint. He never had us wear protective clothing. Our woodshop had us bring clothing that we did not mind getting dusty. But no PPE in Auto Body Repair class.
I've seen training videos from GM in the 50s.... same .... When we know better, we DO better.
I have been watching you for years and you are simply one of the best instructors ever. Thank you for yet another great instructional video, your efforts are really appreciated
Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome Video. I am going to do small project and remove the rust and repaint the bottom of my mower deck. Even rattlecan painters can learn from this demonstration. Thanks Kevin
Hands down the best tips to learn how to autobody paint I’ve ever seen or heard someone teach. Thank you
Thank you sir!
Kevin, watched your whole video. As a total beginner, i appreciate your time and effort to teach. I had already bought some craft paint and a cheap 2.0 gun to practice this Spring when the weather is nicer and my shoulder heals from joint surgery. I am surprised no one else has recommended craft oaint to practice with.
2.0 is a huge gun..... Do some reps with a 1.3 ish tip... It'll give a little more subtle results.
@paintucation 👍🏼
My late bro was a painter, and although he thought I was too dumb to learn to paint, when I really pressed him this was exactly what he taught me about the paint guns.
Kevin, I'm just getting started. Never starting bad habits is a whole lot easier than breaking them! Thank you.
That's how I set the gun, so I'm not arguing, I figured it was paint air mix and I'd make air the thing I adjust,
Excellent lesson.
Thank you for making the distinction between the syphon feed guns(which I used in my youth) and the gravity fed guns. Huge difference in distance from panel and overlap!
Totally different ways of atomizing paint! The top fed guns are so much more comfortable also
Very informative, thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see more on the 1974/1970 Camaro and Derek's OBS Truck.
All that is coming soon bud!!! Thanks for watching!!
This video explains what I did wrong with my first hood i had major orange peel thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise and I appreciate the opportunity to get it done right the first time without overwhelming things this completely makes sense now as to what to look for to get the atomization dialed and I will be picking up some craft paint to practice for the real thing this spring. I'm excited to see my progress and to get my ride back into a midnight black. The education you are sharing is priceless and you are breaking it right down to the basics thank for sharing this with us. Looking forward to seeing the next video. As always keep up the good work and great content.
Thank you for such a great video. Your channel and another has inspired me to get a project truck to restore while enjoying it and driving hopefully while I work through restoring it. Hopefully I will be getting it soon. Going to look at one this weekend. Paint will be a big part of it along with some body work. I'm going to practice and apply the techniques you have given us on your channel. I have even thought of making my own channel. Thank you again.
Go for it! I'm here to help along the way.
Kevin!! Damn dude. This is the education I needed. I’m spraying aviation aluminum parts with epoxy chromate primer and single stage paint. So I’m going to have to adjust a little to the work but learned a TON! Thank you!!
What an amazing demonstration of how the paint job is done (A proper one!).
I never did a paint job, but I can proudly say that now I know how things work and how to tell the difference between someone doing a good paint job or a bad one.
I really appreciate your way of telling things that you do in detail and most importantly, showing the differences.
Thank you Kevin 🙌🏻
This is a step toward learning the process... We have to understand the equipment and what it does before we can graduate into the wet coatings and what they do. There's no point in learning all the chemistry if you don't know how to apply it to a panel. Crawl, walk, run!
@@paintucationAbsolutely 🙌🏻
Really thankful for you to start showing and passing us everything on UA-cam.
I learned a few things....75% overlap, Sweet Spot Atomization, Droplets cause orange peel, and start at the bottom. Can't wait to get started on my Suburban when the weather gets warm.
So i am third generation owner of a body repair facility opened in 1952. All of my guns are set up like yours going back to my grandfather.
Thanks Kevin. This was great! My goal for 2025 is to paint 3 cars and a trailer. Going to get some craft paint, cardboard boxes and PPE on Monday! Thanks for sharing. ❤️😎
You can do it!
More people need to watch this!!
I could sum this video up in 20 minutes…this is painfully drawn out…
I appreciate you spending the time to explain and teach these techniques! I will be painting a few things this summer, and hopefully ending up painting my pickup at the end of the projects. Every bit of knowledge I can pick up is valuable to me!
Thank you!
I’ve been waiting for this!! I’ve got plenty of painting projects and I’ve always wanted to paint this way instead of out of a rattle can like I’ve been for years. Now I need to know how to mix paint! lol thank you!!
Find your TDS info for the paint...(Every manufacturer has a version of TDS, they have to by law). Everything you need to know about mixing, even some application tips are contained in the technical data sheets.
Thank you! Before i paint my first car i am 100% taking your online course! Awesome!
DM me before you do... I have a discount code for ya 😄
Thank you Kevin. Thank you for sharing FREE training. I have three comments/questions. 1) Everything in the video is very helpful. The paint gun "set up" completely removed the "mystery" or "magic" in proper gun set up. Very helpful for a guy that has never painted using these tools. 2) I had a similar experience with roofing... made respect for those that do it for a living. I was young and tried for two summers in high school... that was enough for me. 3) I didn't understand the difference (or reasons why) spraying the back side of panels should be done after the main flat panel are done first. Why that technique is better than doing them first and then "wet out" or start painting the main flat panel after wards...
If you spray the edges first, you can't help but spray multiple coats at one time when you wet out the face side and it forces you to bury a layer of paint each time you finish a coat. In short, you're GUARANTEEING overcoating and stacking, thereby trapping solvent in the layers.
A majority of people watching videos like this probably don't have a paint booth, pricey filtration system, ect. Me included. I have garage painted with a compressor and a 5 stage turbine. Flip flopping between the two.
What I have determined is the turbine system has the advantage. Clean, warm air. unlimited air. No pressure drop. Less fog. Less bounce back. A little more texture or a Lot more texture in the clear Can occur until you adopt to the system. A buff out is just a part of a garage job. This is another thing I learned. Light wetsand, denib, get good with a buffer. Know when to call it good based on the vehicle. Daily driver?
I continue to watch,learn, listen to other painters and see what I can apply to my work.
I've used a couple of different turbine systems, I agree with you, they definitely have an advantage over a pneumatic air supply. The one thing that the manufacturers don't tell you, is how to compensate for the hotter air temperature. Once you wrap your head around adjusting your chemistry to compensate depending on the gun, you can get good results from a turbine. I think I need to do a video on a turbine system, do you agree?
@paintucation yes! There are only a few channels advocating turbine painting for home (or shop) use👍I did see you promote a turbine briefly at Eastwood
Thanks for "U-cating" Kevin. The most important knowledge I've gained from you is that, If I want to have great results consistently with anything I paint (and I have) I start each job remembering these simple, basic steps that you describe in this video.
Cars in the 50's had 2 tone paint schemes. I would like to hear how you divide the 2 colors. I have a '56 Chevy Sport Coupe and the beige is on the roof, trunk, upper rear fender and between the 2 stainless steel trim moldings up to the headlamp, making like an arrow or a point. Explaining your masking technique between the red and the beige and the actual placement of the tape so the division is painted but not built up excessively. Minor point but taking pride in a project means with everything you do to the car. Thanks.
I think this is a great topic for a video episode on the channel... Watch for this soon.
Thank you for the refresher, and little nuggets of new info!
Really appreciated the whole thing but the point about using your body to position the gun instead of your arm wrist and shoulder made a whole lot of sense. Back in the days of ink pen drafting one of the first rules you learn is to use bigger muscles when you draw because they are stronger, more powerful, and easier to control. You don't draw with your wrist and fingers- you get your wrist in position then move your arm and shoulder. Painting, it seems, is that principle moved out to the largest muscle control possible- the core and legs. Can't wait to try it.
It took me a while to figure it out... But it works. The less I have to "think" while spraying, the better I spray. The more muscle memory I develop, the less I have to think while spraying.
I like that "A League of Their Own" reference!
Dang Kevin, thats some good teaching right there! I'll be thanking you every time I paint something for now on :) no bs
Kevin, I echo all of the other comments on how helpful this video is. One suggestion for a future video is the order of operations on painting an actual car. Keeping a wet edge while working around an entire car and roof seems impossible. What's the trick there? Thanks again, this gives me a lot of confidence with being able to practice cheaply!
Kevin, thanks for another great video. Your style of explanation and a little science mixed in are exactly how my brain learns. Understanding the why is what matters. Now I know why i would have nice smooth paint when I use my Grandpa's Binks 7 and golf ball orange peel with my HVLP.
Today's paint needs today's equipment.
I'm a stickler for detail, so I appreciate your teaching technique Kevin. At some time, can you explain part trigger to allow air flow at the end of each stroke. I can guess why, but, you're expert and I trust your advice.
I'm guessing here, but I think you're referring to keeping the air going through the gun the whole time you're spraying.... This keeps airflow normalized and eliminates over -pressure- pulsation at the end of each stroke or pass... Keeping air moving makes it all more consistent.
@Paintucation You just rewired my brain with the words "PAINT CARBURETOR" 🤣 But seriously I never thought of it that way but you're exactly right. Good stuff Kevin. 😎 I'm trying to get ready for the challenges before me.
Thanks, this might be the best instruction I've seen. I'm not even halfway through the vid but I got to say thanks. I started painting when the Japanese cars were all lacquer. So yeah the material application methods... I just did a complete on a Prius, single stage black. That was humbling : ]
Glad it's helping!!! Thanks for the kind words!!!
Excellent descriptive video!
Dude this is awesome! I have seen so many gun setup methods and this is by far the best and it is so simple. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you. This gives me some motivation on attempting painting things around my house. I admit that i have the hobo freight guns and have never used them. With your lesson this will give me a great starting point.
See how they do.... I know of people that get good results from them. I use SATA to get precision as well as consistent results every time I pull the trigger .
Yes, every at home painter should purchase a $1500 Sata 👏
Awesome video Kevin. I learned a lot. And, I don't even paint. Yet. It answered so many questions that I didn't even know I should be asking. When I'm ready to prep and paint and do all that other stuff. You are my go to guy. Thank you.
Hit me up!!! I've got videos and training for all of it!!
Love your series, for you to be so generous with your knowledge is amazing. This series gives me the confidence to want to do my own paint job on my classic.
Cheers Kevin, yus you skills and knowledge is awesome. Easy to understand, and yeah I might just got and work on my own projects doing the paint myself. What's the worse thing that can happen... doing it again.. cheers man you rock. 🍻
Awesome video was very helpful 👍
Excellent, informative presentation by a real professional.
Great video! However I think it’s important to note that full fan and wide open fluid is only valid when you’re using the correct tip size for the material you’re spraying. I think a lot of the 5 turns in, half turn out on a Tuesday type gun setups come from using the wrong size tip for the material.
YUP! 1. understand the equipment, 2 Understand the materials 3 apply step 1 to step 2 and respect the procedure.
Thank you for giving this information out to the world !!!
This is Invaluable knowledge! I have always been a "rattle can" guy because I have been afraid of the "voodoo" of spraying paint. Watching this video, I am not as scared to learn/do it! I can't begin to tell you how much this video opened spraying paint to me!! I have a paint gun given to me from my father almost 10 years ago - it is still brand new in the box! I am going to use the info here and try my hand at it now!
Thank you Kevin ... Thank you
Go for it! With the craft paint, you learn the basics.... then you can get some inexpensive automotive paint. (Eastwood, Summit, Custom Shop, etc) and practice to get your muscle memory up, and gain confidence... Just pull the trigger! You'll never learn to paint with the gun in the box. :) Give it a shot! ( punintended)
Thanks for the free lesson! Let's be truffle. I need all the help I can get! I'm going to attempt my first paint job on my 85 Monte Carlo this summer. So thanks again!
You've got this, get it done!!! By this summer you will have seen several different paint jobs happen on this channel stay tuned in! I've got some great content coming your way that will really help you with your paint job. By the way, I am a G-Body fanatic! I really love those cars and one is in my future. I don't know exactly when, but I need me an 85 Monte Carlo ss. Just saying. :-)
Awesome, getting ready to paint my Corvette after months of sanding 😎😎
You can do it! 💪
Great refresher video! I was taught to spray the jambs. I see what you’re saying about buildup and makes sense. I’m going to change that technique on my next job coming up. Thanks again!
There have literally been sops developed on this subject. On top of controlled stacking of multiple coats, it's also a paint savings technique for big MSO body Shop chains to do the flats first, and then come in and dust and meter only the paint that's needed to get the back sides and jams finished. Paint is more like powder coat than people realize, with the airflow and droplet structure, it tends to wrap around edges anyways. Thus, the pollution on the flat panels if you do your jams first.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Hey Kevin !! Man again !! You have put out a great video !! I now will great some great practice in before I attempt to paint my obs stepside . Thank you for all the fantastic tips and procedures!
I've shot a bunch of those OBS step sides! They're pretty dang tricky! You've got a treat the dipped in sides as its own flat panel, it's very hard to get consistent tracking and gun distance with the way those fender Wells bulge out. Good luck with it, when the time gets closer, hit me up DM me, or hit me in these comments and I'll help all I can. :-)
Improved technology since early 80s vo-tech for sure....
Great job leading by example by discussing and demonstrating proper PPE!
It's unfortunate that it has to be said out loud, it should be assumed that these chemicals are dangerous. There's a lot of bad examples on youtube, I hope to be a voice of reason and common Sense on this subject. Thanks for noticing! And thank you for watching. :-)
@@paintucation Just to underscore how dangerous these chemicals are, Walk by a body shop sometime. The side entrance doors have hazard placards on them as to whats stored inside. Like you said "with a little common sense" Use them as they are meant to be used and follow the safety practices and you will do great.
Kevin, love the channel. I have been watching you for a long time over many shows networks and channels. You did an episode on “patina” paint job. Do you have training on that technique. It’s a look that I love.
Watching from Charleston SC area! Love the content
Excellent video Kevin !!! Tons of great tips. I’m pumped up and want to go outside and paint something! To bad it’s Winter here in Canada🇨🇦 🥶
Where in Canada are you? I grew up in BC!. :-)
@ Hey Kevin, I’m in Ontario . About 20 minutes from the Falls!! It’s been really cold this week. -21c this morning🥶 I really enjoyed that video, I struggled with clear coat and orange peel. I like the fist and thumb trick that will help with my distance. It’s something I can visualize in my head. Thanks for reaching out, appreciate it.🇨🇦
Great video Kevin. Learned a lot today watching your video. Thanks for the advice. You’re awesome!
Once again thank you for your instructions. Very pleasant presentation. I like your way.
Be well.
Thank you!!! I appreciate your kindness!
j'ai appris beaucoup de chose sur cette video merci 🙏👍
Glad it helped!!
Back in the day I used a Binks #7.would do a test pattern on a scrap surface. Dupont Centari was a killer finish
Still got my Binks 7!! First ",good" gun I ever bought.
Same here. Actually my first car i painted was a 1972 Camaro, plain Jane hand me down. Painted with Dupont Centari 99A pitch black. An the Binks #7.....
Thanks Kevin......very helpful episode. Can't wait for the weather to warm up a bit to try this out.
Get it done!! 👍
Kevin, Thank you for sharing those decades of experience.
I appreciate the lesson. Now I know why I had such terrible orange peel on my last project. I had to sand for days to correct that mistake (single stage paint). My next paint job will be better thanks to you.
Great explanations and details.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ Love your passion about what you do, and how you are willing to share your experience and knowledge...
Perfect is opening the fluid untill it fills the fan, if it doesn't tweak the fan in however if you have to adjust too far you require a larger tip size.
If you've got a gun that splits the pattern when you open it all the way, you've either got material that's too thin, or a POS gun that has an inaccurate adjustment.
I am an amateur at this. I am going to use these techniques to paint my furniture. I have done a few cars.
Thankyou kevin!