@@PaintSociety I'm on the fence about trying to repaint a two door hatchback myself, vs. getting prep work done seperately before taking to a reputable Maaco or another "less expensive" option, though still wanting the high quality two stage options, and starting with primer and good surfaces, etc. HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK IT WOULD COST ME, ROUGHLY, TO BUY THE EQUIPMENT YOU USED IN THIS VIDEO (THREE SPRAY GUNS, PRIMER, BASE COAT, CLEAR COAT, AS WELL AS VARIOUS SANDING TOOLS). SO LET'S SAY, THE PAINT ASPECT ONCE THE TRIM AND GLASS HAS BEEN REMOVED BODY DENTS AND RUST HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IT'S READY FOR PRIMER. It may be most economical and practical for me to try to bring a prepped car to a maaco for example. I feel like the results would probably be similar in quality, but at last Maaco people have experience and would be shooting in a professional booth, etc. On the other hand, it would be worthwhile for me to acquire tools if I thought this would be the first of many restorations/ sprays on my own. I have sanded and polished cars before, and sanded orange peel from other cheap paint jobs, but never stripped / surface prepped/ or painted a car (although I do think I'd be good at that if I tried).
Most DIY's have no grasp of the tremendous amount of labor involved in a project of this scale and quality not to mention the material cost involved, this is exactly how it should be done but probably beyond the grasp of the average guy working in his garage, from someone who was a professional painter for over 20 years this is how you do it right.
Very valid points, I created this guide for the do it yourself to give an honest shot of learning everything they need to know about painting and doing it if that’s exactly what they wanted to do, also I gave the disclaimer in the beginning of the video that it might not be worth the cost.
I have been preparing, both mentally and physically, to paint my project car for at least 2 years. This is exactly what I need to guide and push me towards finally doing it! Really appreciate all your videos, especially as an amateur, this information is absolute gold.
I feel like Brian is just one our hometown heroes. Like the town celebrity. Bless you Brian for showing us all these videos and tips and tricks. I was able to paint my cousins car completely with a damn party tent but using mostly your techniques along with paint garage and pharraway. My 90 300ZX is next. Gonna be tropical glitz seductive red. It’s gonna be epics thanks Brian. You are the man. They say do something you love and do something that helps people. You are doing just that. Appreciate you brother!
@gangrene58 I have a great project car he can work on. My 1972 Pinto... I'm trying to decide: Wimbledon White or redo a version of the stock brown color.
Im going to autobody school for the next 2 years. I've been watching your videos for years, so far ive painted a jeep and primed my rx7. The jeep didnt come out but it was a learning experience. The only reason i can do any of this is because of your videos.
Hey Brian another great video as always! Just want to say that I personally would have chosen Matrix MS-52 clear on this job because it is absolutely crystal clear like glass! And zero yellowish tint! Easy to color sand soon after it has fully dried and all you need is 2 full coats and your done. I'm not sure if you have tried that specific clear yet at your shop or what you guys mostly use there so I thought I'd mention it in case. Also, as you know most people have no idea what it takes to paint a car unfortunately! Tons of time and effort goes into it and how expensive materials are alone, especially doing a full restoration! And when you give them a price for total, they think you are robbing them! Lol. And also, I agree with you when it comes to sealer, although it's not always necessary to use, depending on the situation, but you are really stretching out your paint job for sure when you use it!👍💯 And like you say, learning never stops, like time and experience continues accumulating and we always learn something from each other! Question for you! Have you ever tried or occasionally do slightly thin out your body filler like max 5%? If not, you'd be surprised how nice and thin it spreads long way on the panel!👍Saving you time and material when sanding it! Let me know, Take care.❤
Appreciate the content ,how many novice people have the room or the knowledge to tear a cat down to just the nuts and bolts.thanks man.i gotta crawl before I do and marathon.not for me
I’ll be doing my second paint job this week. So excited! It’s a crew cab squarebody with a two tone scheme. I bought an inflatable booth with exhaust for this one. First one was my v8 s10 in my garage. I wouldn’t have attempted it if not for this channel! Thanks teach!
Yes….the nova in the pic next to my name was painted 4 yrs ago after watching several hours if paint society vids…..in my garage all by myself for the first time with actual auto paint…since then ive painted 5 of my other cars each one coming out nicer than the last…..dont overthink it folks….its just paint!!!! Just let that sink in!!!
@@edwarddaou9941eBay. Seller name is homnia, paid $600 , 30x20 but was supposed to be 36x20. My truck is 22ft long so I had to take the door down between the mix room and paint room. Set the booth up today to check it out, Paint tomorrow. I’ve been filming so I’ll let you know when I post it. Might make a new channel for garage stuff so it’s not on my business page.
Good job bro, I'm also a production painter and just started watching your videos. It's good to see someone who takes the time to help others. There's a good many tips and tricks to our game and it makes me feel good seeing people willing to help others have a better understanding of the process.
Hi Brian. Hope everything is good. I really enjoyed this series and your dedication. Tons of work for you and your team. God it got to be smokin hot in Florida. You guys were soaked. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. Your ride turned out amazing. The finish looks like a mirror. I’m 6’3” but wish I had 3” more inches. 😂 Enjoy your weekend with your beautiful family brother.
Hi Jim! Some of those summer days we were 3 shirts deep throughout the day. Cintas couldn’t keep up, nonetheless i was able to knock a few unwanted pounds off the waistline this summer. Car came out great, could have used your 6’3” and wing span over that roof! Time to enjoy weekend. From my family to yours. Happy labor day!
Thank u for your step by step videos I have always learn something different every time you awesome I’m excited in doing my first full paint job on my two door Tahoe … and thank u
This is awesome. Painting is one of those things where I think I can do it, but I don't know if I'm quite ready for a big job yet. Gotta get my toes wet first.
So today I bought some useable paint liners and hopefully next week I’m going to get the 3m paint gun from Amazon because I seen the episode where you use it. I don’t have a way to clean a gun I need to find an air compressor. I know I’m going backwards but I’m getting the easy stuff first so hopefully 🤞🏾 I can paint my car by October 😊
So nice to see such work and the final result is awesome... top notch work... keep going Brian with such information. But by the way I have two questions... What is, more or less, the final thickness of this paint job as it started from bare metal? Way too much above the factory values?! Do you make a water wash of the surfaces each time after using the scuff pads/sanding or you really only use a moisted towel to pick the dust and then use the needed rag tag? Because otherwise you will wet the protection plastics and so on! Keep going! 😀
love the videos was wondering im trying to paint my truck a 1999 dodge ram extended cab how much paint and reducer should i get i want to do it outside or what do you recommend to get?
The Ultra paint stripper seems to work good enough if you follow the directions. Will save me a lot of sanding mess. I couldn't never afford to pay shop rates to do the amount of prep I want on my project car and truthfully I'd rather do it myself. Now if only I could get shop prices on good paint. ouch.
Thanks for all the info Brian! Big help! What air regulator do you use/recommend? I will soon be spraying a Metallic and understand air settings need to be consistent throughout job.
I'm looking at painting my car and in need of advise on air compressor I'm looking at the chicago air hush 150 or chicago air hush 70 it will be used for sanding with 6" sander and painting you have help me so much on how to go about what I'm about to do I just can't stop watching you now so meany tips and reviews
Great Video. I am getting ready to try painting a new fender. It is made from SMC. I assume that I need an SMC compatible primer (looking at Evercoat Feather Fill G2) but after that, can I use any sealer? Or does the sealer also need to be SMC compatible? And since it is a brand new fender, can I skip the primer and move right to the sealer? Thanks
An old timer at a local paint supplier said the shape on a block sandpaper is different from da sanding disc same grit. Block paper has a pointy material and a da disc has more rounded material.
Hi Brian. Many, many thanks for all the videos and the excellent information. Have you ever sprayed the old style cellulose paint, and if you have ,do you have any tips please. Best regards from the UK.
I appreciate all of your great videos. What mask should I use to spray a car in my garage that will keep me safe from isocyanates? Is the 3M 6001 organic vapor cartridge good enough? Also, I heard that isocyanates could get into your bloodstream through your eyes. I noticed you often use a half face mask. Have you run into any problems? Thanks again for your great work!
We have a good booth but if painting in your garage try and use a full face mask. 3M makes them with those vapor cartridges that work good for guys at home.
Brian. As a diy’er, I may need to set the project aside for long periods of time. What steps can I stop between? What steps must be done promptly? What steps will I have to prep (sand, scuff) before resuming? Thanks for all your videos.
Try to get to the primer stage and then you can let it sit once it gets into the primer stage, never really want to leave bare metal exposed, or body filler exposed
On the 2k primer do you need to scuff it in between each coat? I want to paint cars but I currently paint boats and use a sealer you don’t have to sand at all. If you have dirt I’ve noticed it’s better to sand it out after base.
What a great video ... been waiting for this one!! I cant imagine what a paint job of this quality would cost in a shop. Amazing! I'm the original owner on my car and I know there's no body work and it has only the original paint. Can I just use the paint remover on the whole car? (Do I need to use that air file if it's all original?) Is that epoxy the same stuff you used in the rattle-can video a few months back?
So on nice restoration jobs do you recommend the polyester primer all the way through ?? Or polyester primer then go to a high build 2k primer for the 2nd round of primer ?
Maybe an odd question. If one were to be changing the colour of the car rather than repainting it back to (better than) factory, would you recommend painting some or all of the interior body work as well?
Hi Brian, I have a couple of quick questions. My Mustang was painted about two year ago and has been sitting in my garage since as I have been working on it. I want to repaint the car since it has gotten a few dings and some nicks. I am also going to seal it before I paint it. What grit sand paper should I use to scuff the clear? After I scuff the paint, I will expose the dings, etc... should I sand them down to the primer or metal before adding body filler? I am normally getting many automotive questions but this is my first time asking a question because I never really got into the painting process. Lol. Thank you SO much in advance.
It be best to watch as many videos as possible so you can actually see it in person, but generally, you’re gonna sand your clearcoat with 600 and then scuff your dings with let’s say 180, this will create enough of a scratch for light filler on small dings.
Thank you SO much for replying to my question. I know you receive hundreds of questions daily and it can be quite exhausting responding to questions you have already answered in previous videos. I am very meticulous on how I do things that's the main reason I asked. You have MANY videos showing exactly what I need to do. Once again, thank you for your time, replying to my question and the incredible DETAILED videos you have posted throughout the years. Sincerely, Terence
Thanks Brian ------ you do -- Beautiful work ---- Thank you for the Technics -- the Tips and sharing all that with us ----- I asked a question in another video ---- and I would still like to know ----- I haven't gone out and bought a Respirator yet ----- You have a nice booth to spray in and you can get those fumes moving out ---- I'll just have a garage ---- Even you spraying the clear there are a lot of fumes ---- your suit has a hood ---- gloves on your hands ----- there's the question ----- the Clear / Urethane has those isocyanates that supposably get into the eyes and into the skin ----- Is this just with certain paints? You are only wearing a half mask with the good filters ------- Full Face Respirator or is a ---- Good ---- Half Mask? ----- Would like your input on it ------ Thank You Again ------ I really enjoy watching your videos ----- hoping to pick up what you teach ----Hope you have a Good Labor DAY ----- Rodney
Awesome video. Have you ever tried using the epoxy primer as a sealer by reducing it 15 to 20%? If so, just wondering the results, pros & cons, etc. Thanks!
Hey Brian thanks for the videos I tackled my 2011 Silverado repaint job. Single stage black 3 coats with aero pro a610 some spots turned out very glossy others had some serious orange peel wonder what the reason?
Hi, I love your work! Could I ask if you don't mind please. When you have a brand new panel (before attaching it) you prime, base and clear coat. How do you blend it to other panels next to it? And when doing smart repair on small damage area. Do you sand damage area, then fill and sand. Then 1000 grit entire panel. Then prime damaged area, then base coat damage area but flick it so abit goes on other panel. Then clear coat it all?
Hi Brian, I have watched and learned from many of your videos and I have painted my Tesla door with PPMR red and it’s 95% color matched and I still see somehow the color is lighter but some other angles the color looks matched. What can I do to make it darker to match the original panels color? Should I clean clear coat and apply 1/2 coat midcoat or mix midcoat with clear coat (tinted?)
Great video, Brian! I'm undertaking a frame-off restoration of my '83 Land Rover Series 3. It's an all-aluminum body (a.k.a., Birmabright). Would you recommend the same process for aluminum with an epoxy primer as the starting point? Thanks! ~Pete
Thanks Brian --- answer to the Paint Respirator ---- I got the 3M 6800 ----- In watching --" The Best Beginner's Guide to Paint with no Booth" ---- The garage you were at --- ONLY --- Lights on the ceiling ----- you are a Professional for the occasional paint job at home ----- I think I would need ---- one or two ----- vertical lights off the floor per side to ---- SEE --- the pattern being put down ----- then maybe ---- one on the ceiling at either end of the car -------- My Question now is: ------- Lights needed to see what one is putting down ------- Can LED lights be used ------ or ------ does one need to get Explosion proof? or is there a way around buying such expensive lighting -------- Thank You for answering my questions ------ you seem to be a Good Person to ask in wanting to paint a couple more cars ------it's been fifty years ---- paints were different then ------ Thank You Again ----- Hope you have a Good Weekend ------ Rodney
Hey brother, just a heads up I think you forgot to dimple the top lip of the axle nut over the notch on the axle shaft after you torqued the axle nut down 😬 thanx for doing this video 😉
So, as a diyer, without the speed of process. I am about to strip all the paint off my project. AFTER spraying epoxy over bare metal, is there a working time at which i can no longer urethane over it? Or once epoxyed, can it sit for a while before skuff and urethane?
Good morning your channel is excellent. I have a question. I have a 2016 F150 all factory original paint. My question is I have to repaint the tailgate but I’m going to use a non-water based paint Tamco base and clear is product is what I will be using regular base clearcoat. Can I apply that over the factory paint or will I run into problems such as cracking, peeling and bad adhesive thank you..
@@PaintSociety Ok the reason I am asking you for your expert opinion is because it’s the new aluminum body and I think it is waterbased paint from the factory and I will be using Eastwood products such as their urethane high bill primer and I wanted to use regular basecoat clearcoat, but just wasn’t sure if it was compatible with the factory water-based paint but OK I will take my precautions and I will carry on. I just need a little reassurancethat it’s OK for me to move forward. Thanks again for reaching out.
I’m sure there are going to be a lot of future viewers who will be thankful for this video! Just as us current viewers are!!!
Ty for being a long time follower
@@PaintSociety I'm on the fence about trying to repaint a two door hatchback myself, vs. getting prep work done seperately before taking to a reputable Maaco or another "less expensive" option, though still wanting the high quality two stage options, and starting with primer and good surfaces, etc. HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK IT WOULD COST ME, ROUGHLY, TO BUY THE EQUIPMENT YOU USED IN THIS VIDEO (THREE SPRAY GUNS, PRIMER, BASE COAT, CLEAR COAT, AS WELL AS VARIOUS SANDING TOOLS). SO LET'S SAY, THE PAINT ASPECT ONCE THE TRIM AND GLASS HAS BEEN REMOVED BODY DENTS AND RUST HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IT'S READY FOR PRIMER. It may be most economical and practical for me to try to bring a prepped car to a maaco for example. I feel like the results would probably be similar in quality, but at last Maaco people have experience and would be shooting in a professional booth, etc. On the other hand, it would be worthwhile for me to acquire tools if I thought this would be the first of many restorations/ sprays on my own. I have sanded and polished cars before, and sanded orange peel from other cheap paint jobs, but never stripped / surface prepped/ or painted a car (although I do think I'd be good at that if I tried).
Bro, I'm one of those.
Most DIY's have no grasp of the tremendous amount of labor involved in a project of this scale and quality not to mention the material cost involved, this is exactly how it should be done but probably beyond the grasp of the average guy working in his garage, from someone who was a professional painter for over 20 years this is how you do it right.
Very valid points, I created this guide for the do it yourself to give an honest shot of learning everything they need to know about painting and doing it if that’s exactly what they wanted to do, also I gave the disclaimer in the beginning of the video that it might not be worth the cost.
I have been preparing, both mentally and physically, to paint my project car for at least 2 years. This is exactly what I need to guide and push me towards finally doing it! Really appreciate all your videos, especially as an amateur, this information is absolute gold.
Decision paralysis is a killer just start it you will wish u started earlier 😊
As a beginner painter you make a lot of valuable videos for us thanks for the valuable information keep going love from India ❤
Just now catching up to this ... THIS WAS SO INCREDIBLE BRIAN !!!!!!!!!!!!
a true restoration expert !!!!
Ty ! Man this video took me forever to make! Ty for the love n support
I feel like Brian is just one our hometown heroes. Like the town celebrity. Bless you Brian for showing us all these videos and tips and tricks. I was able to paint my cousins car completely with a damn party tent but using mostly your techniques along with paint garage and pharraway. My 90 300ZX is next. Gonna be tropical glitz seductive red. It’s gonna be epics thanks Brian. You are the man. They say do something you love and do something that helps people. You are doing just that. Appreciate you brother!
Customer car vs project car 😂
All out of this one!!! Great video 👍👍
Thanks! 👍
@gangrene58
I have a great project car he can work on. My 1972 Pinto... I'm trying to decide:
Wimbledon White or redo a version of the stock brown color.
Love the new mixing pearls
Thank you for staying true and mentoring God in every video
Im going to autobody school for the next 2 years. I've been watching your videos for years, so far ive painted a jeep and primed my rx7. The jeep didnt come out but it was a learning experience. The only reason i can do any of this is because of your videos.
Awesome! This video was designed for folks just like yourself 😇😇
Great video. Brian you are the King of do it yourself. My first paint job was black and I learned how to watching your videos. Thanks 🙏👍👍👍👍👍
Ty!!! Thats great!
You and your vids are the reason why Im about to start my painting career. Keep up the vids cuz' your my teacher!
Happy to hear that!
Wow Brian. Knocked it pit with this one. The wheel color and the NHBP Paint complement perfect. I’m jealous. Beautiful accord.
Hey Brian another great video as always! Just want to say that I personally would have chosen Matrix MS-52 clear on this job because it is absolutely crystal clear like glass! And zero yellowish tint! Easy to color sand soon after it has fully dried and all you need is 2 full coats and your done. I'm not sure if you have tried that specific clear yet at your shop or what you guys mostly use there so I thought I'd mention it in case.
Also, as you know most people have no idea what it takes to paint a car unfortunately! Tons of time and effort goes into it and how expensive materials are alone, especially doing a full restoration!
And when you give them a price for total, they think you are robbing them! Lol.
And also, I agree with you when it comes to sealer, although it's not always necessary to use, depending on the situation, but you are really stretching out your paint job for sure when you use it!👍💯
And like you say, learning never stops, like time and experience continues accumulating and we always learn something from each other! Question for you! Have you ever tried or occasionally do slightly thin out your body filler like max 5%? If not, you'd be surprised how nice and thin it spreads long way on the panel!👍Saving you time and material when sanding it!
Let me know, Take care.❤
Brian that came out fantastic. Thank you for continuing to do these types of videos.
More to come!
Great work!!
That’s an all out prep & paint ..awesome work
Appreciate the content ,how many novice people have the room or the knowledge to tear a cat down to just the nuts and bolts.thanks man.i gotta crawl before I do and marathon.not for me
Pro work 100%%% big up..
I’ll be doing my second paint job this week. So excited! It’s a crew cab squarebody with a two tone scheme. I bought an inflatable booth with exhaust for this one. First one was my v8 s10 in my garage. I wouldn’t have attempted it if not for this channel! Thanks teach!
Good luck. Sounds like a great projectb
Yes….the nova in the pic next to my name was painted 4 yrs ago after watching several hours if paint society vids…..in my garage all by myself for the first time with actual auto paint…since then ive painted 5 of my other cars each one coming out nicer than the last…..dont overthink it folks….its just paint!!!! Just let that sink in!!!
Where do you get the inflatable booth and cost ? Thanks
@@edwarddaou9941eBay. Seller name is homnia, paid $600 , 30x20 but was supposed to be 36x20. My truck is 22ft long so I had to take the door down between the mix room and paint room. Set the booth up today to check it out, Paint tomorrow. I’ve been filming so I’ll let you know when I post it. Might make a new channel for garage stuff so it’s not on my business page.
That looks nice man I would be very proud of that result
Great all around video many useful steps to painting a car! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Man that really came out 🔥🔥🔥 thanks for teaching/ entertaining us all!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Very good work👍
Good job bro, I'm also a production painter and just started watching your videos. It's good to see someone who takes the time to help others. There's a good many tips and tricks to our game and it makes me feel good seeing people willing to help others have a better understanding of the process.
Hell
Yea bro. Thats awesome ty again for the comment
Hi Brian. Hope everything is good. I really enjoyed this series and your dedication. Tons of work for you and your team. God it got to be smokin hot in Florida. You guys were soaked. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. Your ride turned out amazing. The finish looks like a mirror. I’m 6’3” but wish I had 3” more inches. 😂 Enjoy your weekend with your beautiful family brother.
Hi Jim! Some of those summer days we were 3 shirts deep throughout the day. Cintas couldn’t keep up, nonetheless i was able to knock a few unwanted pounds off the waistline this summer. Car came out great, could have used your 6’3” and wing span over that roof! Time to enjoy weekend. From my family to yours. Happy labor day!
Looks amazing
Wow, decreasing any confidence i had
Very cool of you to do this. I teach auto body paint and restoration. There is a need for quality instruction such as this.
Great job
You are the best❤
Nice job!
My 08 TL is nighthawk black pearl and I have a hood and bumper to repaint, this couldn't have come at a better time!
Great job I have learnt so much from your videos.
Glad to help!
Fantastic video!! Thank you for making it! 👍👍👍👍
Glad you liked it!
Thank u for your step by step videos I have always learn something different every time you awesome I’m excited in doing my first full paint job on my two door Tahoe … and thank u
You can do it!
Awesome job 💪 those wheels are a great touch with the red calipers.
Love them! But you will see soon they will change up just a bit
That Eastwood epoxy says in the tds that it can be used as a sealer. I’ve done it and have had amazing results. I love that primer! Beautiful job btw!
Yes. It works great! Ty
GREAT no-nonsense video, featuring everything needed, from a person who knows what he’s talking about!!
I really like it!
Best wishes
Thank you!!
Again great information thanks for your content
This is awesome. Painting is one of those things where I think I can do it, but I don't know if I'm quite ready for a big job yet. Gotta get my toes wet first.
This is guide was designed with you in mind. To gain the confidence to get out there and try
Love the 3rd gen tl in the back
Fully restored!
Great job Brian! I'm working on an RSX right now and need that paint stripper!
Check the description! 😇😇
Another awsome very informative video!
So today I bought some useable paint liners and hopefully next week I’m going to get the 3m paint gun from Amazon because I seen the episode where you use it. I don’t have a way to clean a gun I need to find an air compressor. I know I’m going backwards but I’m getting the easy stuff first so hopefully 🤞🏾 I can paint my car by October 😊
I am impressed the kid doesn’t try to touch the shiny new pain. Someone was raised around a paint shop. 😆
Always great videos.
Glad you like them!
Damn went all out and removed the glass 😮 nice!
Another great video! Thx Brian!
So nice to see such work and the final result is awesome... top notch work... keep going Brian with such information.
But by the way I have two questions... What is, more or less, the final thickness of this paint job as it started from bare metal? Way too much above the factory values?!
Do you make a water wash of the surfaces each time after using the scuff pads/sanding or you really only use a moisted towel to pick the dust and then use the needed rag tag? Because otherwise you will wet the protection plastics and so on!
Keep going! 😀
Perfect video I have a 7th gen coupe 06
A video on paint booth settings would be great.
Very good and detailed video, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
love the videos was wondering im trying to paint my truck a 1999 dodge ram extended cab how much paint and reducer should i get i want to do it outside or what do you recommend to get?
Amazing work.
Look so nice. I would love to paint my supra
Make it happen
Clean awesome job ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
The Ultra paint stripper seems to work good enough if you follow the directions. Will save me a lot of sanding mess. I couldn't never afford to pay shop rates to do the amount of prep I want on my project car and truthfully I'd rather do it myself. Now if only I could get shop prices on good paint. ouch.
The ultra works just like the old stuff. Its great!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thanks for all the info Brian! Big help! What air regulator do you use/recommend? I will soon be spraying a Metallic and understand air settings need to be consistent throughout job.
I'm looking at painting my car and in need of advise on air compressor I'm looking at the chicago air hush 150 or chicago air hush 70 it will be used for sanding with 6" sander and painting you have help me so much on how to go about what I'm about to do I just can't stop watching you now so meany tips and reviews
Great Video. I am getting ready to try painting a new fender. It is made from SMC. I assume that I need an SMC compatible primer (looking at Evercoat Feather Fill G2) but after that, can I use any sealer? Or does the sealer also need to be SMC compatible? And since it is a brand new fender, can I skip the primer and move right to the sealer? Thanks
Dope with black or dark colors I go all the way to 5000
A contact at Eastwood told me I can paint directly over the epoxy primer. Why do you put epoxy and another primer on top?
I wonder too seems like overkill
An old timer at a local paint supplier said the shape on a block sandpaper is different from da sanding disc same grit. Block paper has a pointy material and a da disc has more rounded material.
Yup! Thats correct. Great point
Hi Brian. Many, many thanks for all the videos and the excellent information. Have you ever sprayed the old style cellulose paint, and if you have ,do you have any tips please. Best regards from the UK.
Am so new to this. Sorry Can the poxy be used for plastic aswell?
I appreciate all of your great videos. What mask should I use to spray a car in my garage that will keep me safe from isocyanates? Is the 3M 6001 organic vapor cartridge good enough? Also, I heard that isocyanates could get into your bloodstream through your eyes. I noticed you often use a half face mask. Have you run into any problems? Thanks again for your great work!
We have a good booth but if painting in your garage try and use a full face mask. 3M makes them with those vapor cartridges that work good for guys at home.
I remember seeing a video about trying to use a pancake air compressor, why isn’t that possible and can you add an air tank to make it possible?
Not enough air volume
For buffing I use the 3m 3 step products.
Brian. As a diy’er, I may need to set the project aside for long periods of time. What steps can I stop between? What steps must be done promptly? What steps will I have to prep (sand, scuff) before resuming? Thanks for all your videos.
Try to get to the primer stage and then you can let it sit once it gets into the primer stage, never really want to leave bare metal exposed, or body filler exposed
@@PaintSociety When do I want to put the filler on? Can I do it over the DTM Epoxy, or should it have a regular primer first?
I wish you would add text, to help us take notes and it’s nice to know what you deem noteworthy. Thank you for all your help!
On the 2k primer do you need to scuff it in between each coat? I want to paint cars but I currently paint boats and use a sealer you don’t have to sand at all. If you have dirt I’ve noticed it’s better to sand it out after base.
Brian can you make an episode about the Eastwood compressor,?
Thanks, and you and your family have a nice holiday weekend.
Yes. I just got a second replacement updated one
What a great video ... been waiting for this one!! I cant imagine what a paint job of this quality would cost in a shop. Amazing!
I'm the original owner on my car and I know there's no body work and it has only the original paint. Can I just use the paint remover on the whole car? (Do I need to use that air file if it's all original?)
Is that epoxy the same stuff you used in the rattle-can video a few months back?
Hi. Send me pics of your car on IG painf.society
Good bro !
So on nice restoration jobs do you recommend the polyester primer all the way through ?? Or polyester primer then go to a high build 2k primer for the 2nd round of primer ?
On something you want really straight that’s a little bit older. I suggest a polyester first
NightHawkBlackPearl B92P paint was a excellent Color for early model Acura/Honda models.
They need to bring it back
@@PaintSociety They should or something similar. My 04 Accord has this color.
Maybe an odd question. If one were to be changing the colour of the car rather than repainting it back to (better than) factory, would you recommend painting some or all of the interior body work as well?
If doing a color change. Change as much as possible.
Hi Brian, I have a couple of quick questions. My Mustang was painted about two year ago and has been sitting in my garage since as I have been working on it. I want to repaint the car since it has gotten a few dings and some nicks. I am also going to seal it before I paint it. What grit sand paper should I use to scuff the clear? After I scuff the paint, I will expose the dings, etc... should I sand them down to the primer or metal before adding body filler? I am normally getting many automotive questions but this is my first time asking a question because I never really got into the painting process. Lol. Thank you SO much in advance.
It be best to watch as many videos as possible so you can actually see it in person, but generally, you’re gonna sand your clearcoat with 600 and then scuff your dings with let’s say 180, this will create enough of a scratch for light filler on small dings.
Thank you SO much for replying to my question. I know you receive hundreds of questions daily and it can be quite exhausting responding to questions you have already answered in previous videos. I am very meticulous on how I do things that's the main reason I asked. You have MANY videos showing exactly what I need to do. Once again, thank you for your time, replying to my question and the incredible DETAILED videos you have posted throughout the years. Sincerely, Terence
Great review! 👍🏼 what kind of sealer do you recommend for the price? Didn’t catch the name on the video or on the list in description
Sealer is tough to find online to suggest. We use colorbuild but you can reduce that sane epoxy primer by 20 percent as a sealer
Thanks Brian ------ you do -- Beautiful work ---- Thank you for the Technics -- the Tips and sharing all that with us ----- I asked a question in another video ---- and I would still like to know ----- I haven't gone out and bought a Respirator yet ----- You have a nice booth to spray in and you can get those fumes moving out ---- I'll just have a garage ---- Even you spraying the clear there are a lot of fumes ---- your suit has a hood ---- gloves on your hands ----- there's the question ----- the Clear / Urethane has those isocyanates that supposably get into the eyes and into the skin ----- Is this just with certain paints? You are only wearing a half mask with the good filters ------- Full Face Respirator or is a ---- Good ---- Half Mask? ----- Would like your input on it ------ Thank You Again ------ I really enjoy watching your videos ----- hoping to pick up what you teach ----Hope you have a Good Labor DAY ----- Rodney
Rodney. Its always best to completely cover up. Even i should be wearing a full mask respirator and i suggest you should if you dont have a booth.
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome video. Have you ever tried using the epoxy primer as a sealer by reducing it 15 to 20%? If so, just wondering the results, pros & cons, etc. Thanks!
Yes I have. It works if you dont have any body work to do
@@PaintSocietyif there's body work to do you need filler and 2k primer and then a sealer?
Hey Brian thanks for the videos I tackled my 2011 Silverado repaint job. Single stage black 3 coats with aero pro a610 some spots turned out very glossy others had some serious orange peel wonder what the reason?
Just have to keep those passes as even as possible and watch the paint go on. Try dropping pressure 2-3 lbs
Hi, I love your work!
Could I ask if you don't mind please. When you have a brand new panel (before attaching it) you prime, base and clear coat. How do you blend it to other panels next to it?
And when doing smart repair on small damage area. Do you sand damage area, then fill and sand. Then 1000 grit entire panel. Then prime damaged area, then base coat damage area but flick it so abit goes on other panel. Then clear coat it all?
I prefer never to blend clear. Its much easier to clear the whole panel for a longer lasting repair
Hi Brian, I have watched and learned from many of your videos and I have painted my Tesla door with PPMR red and it’s 95% color matched and I still see somehow the color is lighter but some other angles the color looks matched. What can I do to make it darker to match the original panels color? Should I clean clear coat and apply 1/2 coat midcoat or mix midcoat with clear coat (tinted?)
You would have to blend it into adjacent panels for perfect color match
Hi Brian so you block sanded with water to make your sandpaper last longer ?
It ensures a cleaner cut
Great video, Brian! I'm undertaking a frame-off restoration of my '83 Land Rover Series 3. It's an all-aluminum body (a.k.a., Birmabright). Would you recommend the same process for aluminum with an epoxy primer as the starting point? Thanks! ~Pete
Thanks Brian --- answer to the Paint Respirator ---- I got the 3M 6800 ----- In watching --" The Best Beginner's Guide to Paint with no Booth" ---- The garage you were at --- ONLY --- Lights on the ceiling ----- you are a Professional for the occasional paint job at home ----- I think I would need ---- one or two ----- vertical lights off the floor per side to ---- SEE --- the pattern being put down ----- then maybe ---- one on the ceiling at either end of the car -------- My Question now is: ------- Lights needed to see what one is putting down ------- Can LED lights be used ------ or ------ does one need to get Explosion proof? or is there a way around buying such expensive lighting -------- Thank You for answering my questions ------ you seem to be a Good Person to ask in wanting to paint a couple more cars ------it's been fifty years ---- paints were different then ------ Thank You Again ----- Hope you have a Good Weekend ------ Rodney
could you do a video on body panel replacement documentation for motor vehicle and procedure Thanks great show
What kinda of sealer did you use
Hey brother, just a heads up I think you forgot to dimple the top lip of the axle nut over the notch on the axle shaft after you torqued the axle nut down 😬 thanx for doing this video 😉
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Where is your shop? I want you to paint my car.
Great video! I plan on doing my car soon. Any advice on tip sizes to use with a HVLP for each step of the way (Fuji 5 stage)
Use .8 fluid tip
If using a cheaper clear, would you want to put 3 coats if you're gonna cut and buff?
Yes
So, as a diyer, without the speed of process. I am about to strip all the paint off my project. AFTER spraying epoxy over bare metal, is there a working time at which i can no longer urethane over it? Or once epoxyed, can it sit for a while before skuff and urethane?
Yea you can let it sit and then scuff when youre ready
can you review your air compressor and the filtration?!
Hi. Yes i have videos on it
Good morning your channel is excellent. I have a question. I have a 2016 F150 all factory original paint. My question is I have to repaint the tailgate but I’m going to use a non-water based paint Tamco base and clear is product is what I will be using regular base clearcoat. Can I apply that over the factory paint or will I run into problems such as cracking, peeling and bad adhesive thank you..
If the paint is in good condition, then just sand with 600 grit and you’re ready to paint.
@@PaintSociety Ok the reason I am asking you for your expert opinion is because it’s the new aluminum body and I think it is waterbased paint from the factory and I will be using Eastwood products such as their urethane high bill primer and I wanted to use regular basecoat clearcoat, but just wasn’t sure if it was compatible with the factory water-based paint but OK I will take my precautions and I will carry on. I just need a little reassurancethat it’s OK for me to move forward. Thanks again for reaching out.
Sweeeet !!!
Super chingo 🎉🎉 cuál es el clear coat que usaste?
2pack sikkens hs
What sponge did you use to polish the car? What’s the name