HOW TO FIX ORANGE PEEL PAINT

HOW TO FIX ORANGE PEEL PAINT
If you have orange peel paint and you want to fix orange peel paint we will explain how to do that. Orange peel paint is very common when painting a car. There is a way to fix orange peel paint and make it smooth like glass. It takes only a few minutes to remove the orange peel paint from a certain panel when you know ho wot do it. We demonstrated how to fix orange peel paint because many of you have requested that information. Most dark colors show orange peel even more. Black car paint shows orange peel the most. We were able to remove the orange peel from our car and make it look smooth like glass. Hopefully the video will be helpful and you will be able to fix your orange peel paint.
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[@Hipsters_N_Hippies]

Auto repair guys, the guys who fix other guys stuff. All by moving these guys and those guys. To reach this guy and replace these guys. Do you guys know what I’m saying about the auto repair guys?

[@jared4670]

Thank you. You have given me hope in repainting my car. As I know that the paint job won't be very great with rattle cans but it can at least be sorted out afterwards

[@8Cylindres]

I've painted my Silverado with rattle can (3$/can) and it look good tho, was afraid to do it but I will give it a try now too !!

[@RealTalkInAmerica]

Yeah, same here, I painted my Civic with Rustoleum rattle cans........at this moment I'm letting the clear coat dry so I can continue with it. I've seen so many great long lasting results from people using spray cans, as long as every step along the way is done correctly the results will be fine.

[@ralphruiters2475]

Result is great. Less great is that you use dirty polishing pads when buffing, at least it seems so. What about holograms after polishing. 95% you have to finish with a DA polisher to remove these fine scratches (they leave some clouds on the paint).

[@maksymilianwlizlo1099]

Mate idk what they're doing but u can still see sanding scratches through their polishing, prob didn't clean sandpaper and rubbed dirt into it and go deeper scratches

[@Taylormayd02]

Thank you sir......My car is pitch blk so I plant to use exact same steps in a couple days.

[@jimmieblue6262]

Amazing I'm going to paint my truck with tractor paint. And I am going to use the things I have learned here to make it look amazing.

[@dragangrujic710]

Vrhunski odrađen posao , svaka čast majstore !

[@philtolfreeart]

Thanks guys, i need to do one whole side of my EP3 after bad a hedge scratch spray job from a previous owner!

[@joehernandez7163]

Looks way better. Attention to detail. Good job

[@danialhussin]

Thank you for the simple guide video. Will redo my clear coat after watching this video.

[@busaboy08]

Thanks I just had my car painted, n have a lot of orange peel thank you,,

[@datastructure59]

great video. this is what i need to do, i recently painted my truck with good products and had orange peel on it from the clear coat

[@tanglewood777]

sprayed y classic car and parts came out like this but its not clear coat its gloss paint 2 pak will this work for just the paint

[@simonjordan1790]

Yes mate. 2k or direct gloss can be flatted and polished. It’s messy though because you’re colour will come off as you sand

[@tonychavez2083]

You guys are the best, you keep it simple and easy, never overdoing and overthinking things. Thanks for your practical videos

[@karolisrum6573]

If you have a DA machine you can also folow up with 4k and 6k sanding discs on it and polishing will be allot easier.

[@calebforester418]

I usually do 2,3,5 and finish with 8000 and makes life a whole lot easier for buffing.

[@stranger07.44]

@@calebforester418 not being a smart a** but you're spending way too much time & effort & that sounds like a lot of unnecessary clear is being removed. With the right compounds & buffers I never sand above 3000, a lot of times I dont even go that high. I use a 15mm throw DA with 5in disc. For heavy cut I would use 3M Perfect It #1 but it dusts way too much so I switched to V32 from Chemical Guys IF I need a super agressive cut. Just changing from heavy pad to orange or lighter will adjust to a med cut. Then I follow with "3D- ONE" on my Griots polisher (8mm throw) . The 3D-ONE is a hybrid compound that you can orange (or yellow) pad first then, use same compound on white or black pad & it finishes as a polish with a very nice shine. Most times the 3D-ONE with a yellow pad is more than enough for heavy/moderate correcting so I'll just go orange then white (All Hex Logic pads). U will save a lot of time & end up with the same quality finish . Hope that helps

[@thomas9434]

@@stranger07.44 sorry I'm pretty new to this but, will my dual action polisher work to polish these types of scratches after sanding? And will I need a hard pad and strong compound?

[@stranger07.44]

@@thomas9434 a rotary is something you should avoid as a novice. The reason ppl use DA is it's a better finish & it's kinda idiot proof l. I've tried to burn paint with a da and but with the newer compounds, the quality is good enough that messing up is harder than it used to be. U can cut orange peel with a Da, a yellow pad + V32 from chemical guys but a wet sand would be faster then buff with a medium compound and an orange pad. And polish with a polishing compound and a black or red soft pad

[@thomas9434]

@@stranger07.44 I've just sanded a bit down but there's a colour change that needs Sorted, going to hit it with the da, orange pad + farecla g4 pro and hopefully it blends ok, then try using a softer pad and my autoglym polish? (Using these items since they're local to me)

[@jeffh3649]

Looks incredible. Great work!

[@deman601]

Great! Thank you so much for explaining and showing how you do this!

[@nickevans3190]

Fantastic video it's given me hope you correct my rattle can painted mistake but you didn't say what pads were used and what machine was it a roatery or DA

[@timiracko6317]

Good vid but there are a few problems with this method and a few misinformations. First and foremost orange peel like that is caused by poor gun setup, not the right materials for the temperature or user error. If undergoing this procedure use at least 3 coats of clear or you will rub too much off and loose protection on your basecoat. Secondly by doing this you will have glass like finish that doesnt match the strucrure of the rest of the paint and mostly looks awfull and repaired to everyone that knows anything about paintwork. Thirdly as stated before this method usualy isnt used in bodyshops. The only thing we polish are local dirt nibs, the off the gun finish should look as good as the factory paint. We only do this on more expensive cars (bentleys, lamborghinis, etc - cars which are wetsended and polished from factory) I understand this is diy, but probably better to perfect the painting strategy to only sand out dust nibs (yes it is possible at home). Thats why good bodywork is expensive it takes time to learn. Anyways dont take this as me being a wiseguy just correcting some points you made in the video, and to tell you practice makes perfect. Besides that very good content guys! Keep up the good work

[@LassetUnsSpielen]

thanks for that. the supplies used are a bit expensive for a small one-time-project (guitar). I tried using old polish compound from 1980 and it didn't do anything, the dull sanded spots are still visible, so I figured i should just apply another clear coat and live with the orange peel. any idea how i get that wax stuff off?

[@timiracko6317]

@@LassetUnsSpielen the only way to get it of is a silicone remover. You can get it at any paint supply store, clean it with it at least 3 times, sand the clear coat and clean again

[@LassetUnsSpielen]

@@timiracko6317 wow, damn, i thought i was almost finished. thank you

[@wallncuz3109]

You said it best. And the orange peel was still there at the end.. so when you say you sand out dust nibs, you clear, sand, clear , sand , clear?

[@timiracko6317]

@@wallncuz3109 no when the nibs are sanded they are only polished. There will always be dust nibs no matter what. But the point is to only sand the nib and not flatten the sorrounding clearcoat so the structure stays the same

[@dbnarizona]

For those wondering the difference FEPA and US CAMI, P1500 = 800 US CAMI and P2500 = 1500 CAMI.

[@kareemsellers1083]

Can I do this a day or 2 after putting clear coat on

[@scottwest1813]

This was the best video I've watched on removing orange peel. Great job brother.

[@wallncuz3109]

Orange peel was still there at the end... even with him trying to hide angles

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

Great vid! Thank you so much! THIS WORKS!

[@RC.56]

So I have a large orbital waxing/polish machine, but the pad does not come off, you just slip something over it. Can I use this type of machine for a compound?, Or I have a Dewalt random orbital sander, would this machine work?

[@bigbothoee8617]

Nice outcome good to see a lot of orange peel being removed and a good result thanks for taking time to upload

[@RedlioNxTR]

If you're new, use a dual action polisher as you can easily burn through or create holograms

[@bendude6748]

Problem with using a DA is you’ll be there a lot longer for something like this

[@RedlioNxTR]

@@bendude6748 not if you use the correct product and pad

[@bendude6748]

@@RedlioNxTR You might get somewhere close but a rotary will cut faster

[@RedlioNxTR]

@@bendude6748 sure, that's why I'm saying if u are new..

[@yesmilady1]

@@RedlioNxTR yes good DA like my Flex forced rotation works a treat no need for rotary.

[@dabindersandhu5643]

Great video guys

[@rayv882]

Can I buff the paint after wet sanding with an orbital buffer? I have a Griots Garage random orbital buffer. Basically it does the same thing but it also moves side to side so you can't burn the paint and the buffer you have only goes in a circle.

[@ChrisLuke-uz7hz]

How long after the clear is sprayed and dried do you have to wait?

[@maiservices7791]

I know you said terrible orange peel but the sound of turbo orange peel is even better.

[@waynehughes8297]

Amazing work guy’s. I wish you could do a paint job on my car. Keep up the good work, you’re very informative 👍

[@jgz79]

I plan to recoat over my existing clear coat on roof of my car. Its a 2014 car. Should I use 1500 grit or lower?

[@danv1336]

Great explanations!

[@petermuller161]

That’s interesting the way you load the compounds onto the paint and then run the machine. Seems like an easy way to deal with the stuff

[@KeiOfficeNyox]

Was thinking the same. Never thought of that.

[@markstevens717]

What a great video 👍A question if I can.I have a old 1600E cortina that was resprayed 15 years ago with heavy orange peel do I use the same technique to remove or not. Regards Mark.

[@CROMAT30]

unless its 1 step paint...it should work the same

[@dynamicgarage4727]

Thanks for sharing really helpful!👍🏼

[@ramadanelnaas6272]

Can i use ultimate compound and polish as substitute for those 3 bottles?

[@renogunzddragon1900]

Yes

[@mikemonte2419]

can you only fix it like that if its the clear coat that has orange peel ? or if color paint had orange peel as well can this be fixed like this too?

[@techyrideexplorer6704]

Marvelous work

[@anthonycollazo891]

Beautiful job

[@tj11203]

The link provided For the polisher isn’t the one used in the video can you please let me know what polisher and model you used thanks in advance

[@playtowinthegame3761]

it's a Chicago Electric polisher from Harbor Freight (home brand)

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

He sounds so funny! I could listen to the goof talk all day. I love this channel.

[@lordleatch]

😂

[@Sano685]

Good work brother just wow😱

[@claude5115]

According to the house of Kolor ,and i completely agree with them, using more than 400 to 600 grid does not help for the new paint to stick to the old one !

[@websurfer1585]

I sprays my car a few days ago with 2k clear aerosol, and the result was total orange peel. I thoroughly sanded with 1500, followed by 2000, 2500, and 3000. I then buffed it with farecla G3 paste, and the result was a hazy and slightly shiny finish? I then resanded with the same paper grits as before, and improved the finish quite a lot, but it was a really long slog,cand the result still isn't as good as a paint shop,cany ideas what i might have got wrong?

[@deepBLUEhue]

Thanks for the content. Really helped me after my touch up on the rear bumper showed a lot of orange peel. Many thanks

[@Harpreet13013]

So did you just sand and compound and polished or used clear coat as well ?

[@josephercastor8026]

Amazing job and presentation thanks

[@tuggernutz1919]

What if it looks like that but it doesn’t have a clear coat on it. Can I use the same method?

[@cjroberts4457]

Challenge: Do a shot of vodka every time you him say "OK" By the end of the video, you will be Russian drunk... prove me wrong

[@OFFICIAL_DSR]

You should use water with the compound that way it doesn’t dry out in the sun Also I’d say thin your clear coat out from the start and more coats you’ll get a better finish and save the extra work

[@nathancarruthers254]

If the data sheet says no thinners in the clearcoat, then you shouldn't be adding thinners. Thinners causes the solvents to evaporate quicker than what the actual curing time is. Also for saying add more coats to get a better finish. 2 coats application is the most recommended for all HS or UHS clearcoats. The more clearcoat you apply, you're going to have curing issues and flexibility issues.

[@shawnm2113]

Water? No sir. Trust your product. Chemical guys promote a product that you spray your pad with before adding your compound... Waste of money. Watch Esoteric's video explaining this with a scientific method that is blatantly obvious to see.

[@shawnm2113]

Water? No sir. Trust your product. Chemical guys promote a product that you spray your pad with before adding your compound... Waste of money. Watch Esoteric's video explaining this with a scientific method that is blatantly obvious to see.

[@OFFICIAL_DSR]

@phuture have you ever tried it or have you just read the bottle?

[@OFFICIAL_DSR]

@phuture well I’ve not had any problems and I use this method to polish glass

[@twistymcfistysback]

If you black has orange peal, do you still do the clear coat then this method to get rid of it? Or do you have to do it to the paint before the clear coat?

[@saulgonzalez8117]

Would like to know also

[@twistymcfistysback]

@@saulgonzalez8117 Well I rolled the dice and did it this weekend after watching more vids, Light even coats of black, clear coat within 1/2 hour of spraying the black, I did 2 light coats, then a medium wet coat, waited 2 days, wet sanded 1500 then 3000, cleaned with alcohol hen used some cheap drill buffing attachments from amazing with buffing compound and the result was impressive. After wet sanding it it looked matte and dull, didn't think buffing would do anything, but 2 passes and it shines.

[@saulgonzalez8117]

@@twistymcfistysback thank you brother I will give this a try this weekend 🤘 thank you

[@helmsconner]

So I’m curious. Does the car stay like this? Or do the compounds fade in a couple months?

[@chandurasika]

Thank you very much

[@diegov7122]

Insane job🔥

[@callmebackfriday2]

Instead of sanding it, can I re-paint with spray max 2k again to cover up the orange peel? would extra thicker clear coat covers up the rough/imperfection? Thanks in advance.

[@loo2402]

No . It will keep the same structure, only thicker .

[@callmebackfriday2]

@@loo2402 Thanks for the information.👍 Let me check with my friends whether they have polisher/buffer I can borrow.

[@kenalexander5353]

Awesome video! Thanks so much!!

[@markrs59]

Please nobody machine polish like this!!!! I've never seen so much product wasted in my life

[@KronicDaydreamZ]

I'm glad I'm not the only one

[@giovannigiannotti1231]

Me too i ll be fired if my boss see me doing that. I Aldo wonder what the car is going to look after the first wash. All that compound is just hiding the real resault

[@therealCompactO]

They should use KZbin to educate themselves 🤣 what a waste of time product and everything 🤦

[@nathancarruthers254]

Anything more than a fingernail size is unnecessary, you actually cause more swirl marks with to much polish, because the courseness of the compound is very abrasive. Also I would love to see this after its first wash

[@bill6023]

I noticed when he was showing the 3M compounds and the buffer, he said "we ran out" so we're gonna use the Turtle Wax. Well, if you wouldn't bathe the quarter panel in 3 cups of cutting compound you might still have some left, just saying.

[@blessethishe]

Is the process easier if the orange peel is in my clear coat? 3 layers was sprayed back to back without time in-between- im not sure, but i think i suppose to wait between layers but how long?

[@calebforester418]

Every clear has different times in between coats, that's called , flash time.

[@leogetsome]

Great job

[@pigeonsil240sx]

can this be used on single stage no clear coat?

[@gregmooney4090]

nice job man

[@friendlyfripptit2228]

are the details in the description below?

[@Carflip]

Looks really good man 😀👍👍

[@drivewaygarage1561]

I just painted the side of my truck and it's not as shiny as I would like so this is going to help me, Thanks for the information

[@noddybrown6281]

My Aygo has it and I’ve just noticed. I couldn’t care less about the uneven light finish. Mine is along the bottom edge on either side. Can this make rust easier?

[@bendude6748]

That’s probably stone chip coating rather than orange peel, it’s to protect it from road debris causing chips and rust, most cars have it these days.

[@paulanderson4992]

Great job guys, hope mine comes out the same.😍

[@yeahmateyeah]

That painter should not paint again haha

[@grantssmartrepairs]

thats what i thought 🤣🤣🤣

[@navarro31]

hi, I was wondering if the paint job was already clear coated or is this procedure prior to clear coating?

[@markanthony2015]

Yes this after clear coat

[@MyHairyChin]

Hahaha his assistant like to put waaaaaaaaaay to much product, dude would keep saying lite layer and then he would glob it on... was funny to watch

[@jq8792]

You never ever want to cut and buff on a 1 layer clear paint job like this. That leaves no material to protect the paint. I always lay 3-5 coats of clear if I’m planning on cutting (2 coats if not cutting). He also said he used water/wax spray as a lubricant while buffing. You have to wait 60-90 days on fresh paint before using a sealant. Oh my there’s so much wrong in this demonstration.

[@s.c.o.t.t.7743]

I'm confused. Isn't a sealant a type of primer to cover any breakthroughs from prepping with with a fine grit of sandpaper like 600 grit? It seals it from having a side-effect of painting. They call it a wet-on-wet.

[@AreskCSGO]

@@jq8792 did 2 layers of coat and still got paint off.. so mad lol

[@s.c.o.t.t.7743]

@@jq8792 Sun is dangerous

[@jq8792]

@@s.c.o.t.t.7743 not while the paint is curing. Pulling your car outside and inside heat cycles your paint and speeds up full cure. I learned that from some of the best painters around.

[@s.c.o.t.t.7743]

@@jq8792 Really, I haven't heard of that, thanks. When you spray do you wet the entire floor, walls and intake filters? Very handy to avoid dust flaws on the finish. I would like to know where you start spraying and where you stop from professional advice.

[@madness7_7_7]

does this method work and on a plastic parts if i have orange peel ?

[@calebforester418]

Yes as long as there is enough clear on the part.

[@eclipsealfonso]

Nice 👍🏼

[@camreed7073]

nice job

[@EliasRizk53]

Using wax or polish?

[@khanshaab9]

I used 800 grit before basecoat now after clear coat and buffing I can see deep circular marks. Any idea what I done wrong?

[@zacharyy8985]

Wet sanding is 1500-2000 800 is too hard

[@lennyl.khiteng3912]

Dude, can i fix the hood wrinkle/ chemical reaction paint on the bonnet by buffing?

[@andyshuai8024]

Wrinkling can only be fixed by a complete repaint

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Thank you..great video

[@stevesmorgon]

Hi Guys, can I ask how long you should wait for the paint to cure before attempting this?

[@avnirexhaj7395]

Two stage paint would take between 24 to 48 hrs for the clear coat to dry, but you should wait 1 month to ensure proper curing of paint to attempt wet sanding rubbing compound, polishing and waxing.

[@carpetzest7278]

Pause / freeze the frame at exactly 10:29 - our friend has devil's horns! 😄😄

[@yuvalkapellner2551]

Just use denim pad on DA with heavy cut compound. Saves alot of headache.

[@bagathompson3985]

Thanks for this video

[@TheLego4366]

Where are you from? Greece? Bulgaria? You have an interesting accent I’ve never heard something like it before.

[@disoldman72]

How hard are you pressing?

[@officialyungtwizted3858]

When I do research it says use 400 grit or 600 grit for cleat coat

[@anton447]

How many days after painting should we remove orange peel

[@cbijames7]

What if u have a clear mix into the paint??

[@Columbariusify]

What is optimal temperature for doing this?

[@marvinonstage]

I didn't have the busget to use a 2k but I did use 2 coats of Duplicolor gloss clear engine paint. I chose this because it has ceramic in the paint and is super hard, and chemical resistant and heat resistant up to 500 degrees. Problem is it is SUPER HARD to sand down by hand because the clear coat is so hard. Will this technique still work. Also I have a ceramic spray as well. Would I still use it with all the glazing and stuff you used or use the ceramic spray instead of those last few steps.

[@markstevens717]

Thank you for replying,I have a tin of paint which came with the car,it is ,Biloxi Cellulose Enamel.what do you think. Regards Mark.

[@abdulwasihabdulsalam4084]

good worl guys 👍❤️

[@joecollins7942]

Hi everyone I am a complete noob when it comes to painting cars so was hoping for someone to be able to answer a question of mine. I have a honda civic and wanting to change the colour from silver to black. If I buy some crap $80 paint sprayer from amazon I assume it will result in a orange peel. Would I be able to just repaint the whole car with that and then do this process afterwards? Would this work and how decent would it look? Thanks!

[@morskipas21]

Drinking game. Take a shot every time he says "O.K." 🥳🤣

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

I passed out 3 minutes in.

[@nahuelgalmarini117]

Will this add horsepower to my 5.4?

[@Buxtonphil]

For the record this guy doesn’t know how to use an orbital sander. NEVER use it at an angle!

[@rootstuks9911]

Car is so shiny i can see who is filming u..lol

[@eaglevision9474]

Is it enough with 1000-1500-2500? Cause i dont have 3000..

[@skipleft]

What does redlining a parked car and showing tips of tailpipes have to do with this video?

[@akilianonymous5427]

I tried to do this but it didn’t come out I’m not sure if it’s because I used 2k clear coat when painting my car

[@myrthocharles2525]

First off all , you have to tape the edges and around the lights ,second of all , 1500 is way too rough to use on clear coat , you should start with 2000 , then , 3000 , finally 5000 then buff it.

[@jaya.0069]

His work looks great, he apparently knows what he's doing!

[@peterseinfeld]

lol why don’t you post a video showing how it’s actually done then . You’re all theory and no action .

[@dustin3700]

Slippery slope. If you don't have a paint depth gauge done even try this, if it's repainted then your rolling the dice, if you done keep at least 2 mills of clear your paint will fade over time.

[@nathancarruthers254]

A paint depth gauge does not tell any body how much clearcoat is left on that panel, it tells you how much paint is on the whole panel from the clearcoat all the way to the substrate. So unless you know how much film build you have on your clearcoat, then a paint depth gauge is irrelevant.

[@dustin3700]

@@nathancarruthers254 it's not irrelevant, it gives you an idea, typically on vehicles from the last 20 years you should never go below 3.8-5 depending on the starting number. For example my scion had an average of 4.2 starting and I know from experience that Toyota and most Japanese vehicles have thin layers I would never go below 3.8. It's a tool you use in conjunction with knowledge and experience. If a customer tells me I want every scratch out I explain to them basically your paint will fade much faster and I won't be liable for and damage.

[@nathancarruthers254]

@@dustin3700 yeah OK so youre right that it will tell you if a panel has had previous repair work, as long as you have the knowledge like you say. But when I say irrelevant I mean that because you literally only have the film build of the clearcoat to polish which should usually be around 30 to 40 microns depending on the type of clearcoat used the other 150 microns that the micrometer is reading doesn't mean a thing. I've seen so many people (especially traders) that come with a scratch that has clearly broken the clearcoat down to the base coat and say I've checked it there's 200 microns on there so it'll polish out. Well these guys need to throw their paint depth gauges in the bin because all we have to polish out before paint work is potentially 30 microns upwards. Even then it's a risk because if its anything over 90-110 microns it's probably been painted and then if that's the case, we don't know how much clearcoat has been applied previously and is it UHS, HS or MS. Has it been put on with a 1.2 1.3 or something else. Has the previous repair flatted it loads prior to polishing, did he get a run in that area and has already flatted it out so that area is already very thin. So many unknown variables when it comes to polishing factory or aftermarket paintwork that people don't consider and think because they own a micrometer, they can fix anything!

[@nathancarruthers254]

@@dustin3700 also you do right not taking any liability for faded or damaged paintwork

[@dustin3700]

@@nathancarruthers254 True, paint correction is just a risky business in general especially on newer vehicles where you don't even have enough clear on most vehicles do even do a "heavy cut" those days are pretty much gone. The clear is just to thin and soft. I wonder how the new cars will look in 20 years. I think ceramic all in one polishes are the best route for the daily driver, takes almost nothing off, fills well and can last 6-12 months with maintenance.

[@cristiangutierrez8298]

Is orange peel from the base coat or clear coat

[@datastructure59]

it could be both