C10 Show Truck Project: Painting the Front End-Doors, Fenders, Grill

It was a long two days painting the doors, fenders, and grill. Two tone on the doors and fenders. #c10, #stoutcustom, #painting
Music Credit: By the Trainyard by Tigerblood Jewel, Jump the Fence by V.V. Campos, and Tiptoe out the Back by Dan Lebowitz

[@thabigghomie_]

Smh.....that blue and white ❤️u make it look eazy but motivating me to do it 💪🏾

[@StoutCustom]

You can make it happen. 👍

[@1bossunknown967]

Good job from #1,boss To the one who knows

[@1bossunknown967]

Linda says hi great work

[@melvinhampton9029]

Dont stop teaching!!

[@StoutCustom]

Thanks. I’ll keep at it. Thanks for watching!

[@kountrylr23]

👍🏾👍🏾 Thanks for simplying and taking the mystery out of paint n body. This should be the go to channel for the c10 community.

[@StoutCustom]

Wow, thanks kountry, I really appreciate the support! I’m glad the videos help.

[@Brian-tg8ye]

Man, you make it look easy. Great work as usual. I'm picking up all kinds of tips and tricks. Keep bringing us this awesome content!

[@StoutCustom]

Easy!?! You mean all the frustration, aggravation, stresssing, and overall PITAedness doesn’t show? I must need to work on my editing, lol. Thanks and will do!

[@Brian-tg8ye]

@@StoutCustom I'm starting to learn about the frustration. It's takes an incredible amount of work to get things just right. Sometimes I pause on one area and jump on another just to keep my sanity...

[@1bossunknown967]

Gd

[@karlvon3262]

Man had flash back watching my old man spraying out a old nova. Wishing I was still staying at shop in California… im in Texas now in Little 2 car Garage in texas working on my 68 c10.. things take for granted as a kid. Lol

[@StoutCustom]

I feel ya bud. Thanks for watching!

[@rudyflores9395]

Sir you must be an awesome teacher for your kids to learn all this. Sir you have some awesome skills

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you!

[@alexward4569]

I learn more from your videos than anyone else. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos!

[@StoutCustom]

That’s really good to know. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@faronensley417]

I just sprayed my truck last week. My first paint job since 1999. It really kicked my tail! Great fun though!

[@StoutCustom]

I bet it was a lot of work. Especially if it’s been that long. Very satisfying when it’s done though.

[@barryhull4786]

Looks GREAT Stout!

[@StoutCustom]

Thanks Barry!

[@rksanders13]

Awesome work once again

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you!

[@eddiefinch436]

Lookin great!

[@thabigghomie_]

Mannnnnnn thats tooo clean💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🔥💥💯💯

[@StoutCustom]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@thabigghomie_]

Gonna try paintin mines thanks for all the knowledge

[@StoutCustom]

@@thabigghomie_ good deal.

[@robertmagni7201]

Another awesome paint job ! Thanks for all the tips and tricks you share! Rob from Blanchard Oklahoma Boomer Sooner

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@tvn6261]

Awesome work! I’ve learned so much just by watching these videos thank you.

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you. Glad it helps and thanks for watching!

[@robertlambert5299]

Nice! Base looks nice and the clear looked great!

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you!

[@ODGColornChrome]

Looks great! Keep up the great work!

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you snd will do!

[@fasteddiesbbq]

looks super nice man..

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@sidebarvideos]

Putting in work! Great job!!

[@StoutCustom]

Yes! Thank you!

[@anthonylane7719]

Looks great though 👍

[@StoutCustom]

Thanks!

[@larrypugh9336]

Nice job 👍

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you!

[@alejandrolopez2104]

Buen trabajo amigo

[@StoutCustom]

Gracias

[@karentacker8266]

I have 71 that will be black with white top and white down both sides between chrome

[@StoutCustom]

That will be really nice. Thanks for watching!

[@dsmmonster]

I really like your videos.. I learn a lot.. what did you use for sanding blocks? It looks like mixing sticks..

[@StoutCustom]

Yes, usually a good straight mixing stick or I get a wooden yard stick from Home Depot and cut it down. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@deankay4434]

When it comes to the metallic blue with the panels apart, is their anything you do special on the last coat? I guess I have heard, been told or seen it several ways. Now, this is a complete, not a collision of blending. Hope this makes sense, but; #1 Spray as normal on last coat for hiding... #2 Change or reduce are pressure and increase the distance of the gun... The second one sounds more like matching or blending to help paint match. I just fixed vehicles. But we had a full body shop. We had a 35-40 yr. old guy, who could match factory dark brown metallic, complete the clear, pull this 10 year old Buick outside, and you couldn’t tell where it was painted! I have done what I could to upgrade my equipment, but not SnapOn money tool money! I like the 3M PPS 2.0 because of overheard and upside down spraying. I don’t have what I want (Nobody does, I think!) but I am setting the 25 yr. old Bink’s in a box. Make do with what I got. Thanks for the entire C10 video series! It is work in front & behind the camera. Work! Learning has occurred!

[@StoutCustom]

It depends on the paint system you are using but most of the time when spraying a metallic, you will paint to get coverage/hiding then reduce the pressure, increase distance, and do what is called a drop coat or control coat to even out the metallics. So yes #2 for most paint lines.

[@deankay4434]

Like as a kid, as now, I learned to watch and ask fewer questions. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so we should listen twice as much as we speak. Love your attention to every detail. In painting it shows up and reflects your work with nothing short of an excuse. As an ASE Master Tech, I would do a valve job and place every hose & harness, so the next guy could never tell. That is satisfaction, or a disease I call perfectionism! Can’t Stop!

[@loriethornton12]

Just subscribed to your channel. You do things the way they should be done! Very impressive. Finally a channel I can trust with tips that will be very helpful with my 77 Chevy Truck short bed restoration. I want to paint mine in stages like you are doing with this truck. I see you get two gallons of paint and keep it in a 5 gallon container. My truck is non metallic robin egg blue. Vey light and great color to work with. I'm hoping I won't have any trouble with matching if I use the two gallons in same container approach. Will likely take a couple months to get it all painted. Think I will be ok? Thanks for any tips you can provide! Bill

[@StoutCustom]

Thanks for subscribing and thanks for watching! I’m trying to do everything I can think of to make it all match in the end. I think the biggest thing of course is to thoroughly shake it up each time before you pour off any for use. These lighter colors seem bad about separating when they set. I mixed the two gallons separately in gallon cans, put them on the shaker for a hood while, then poured them into a 5 gallon pail. It will wear you out shaking it without a shaker to put it on so be sure to have a buddy near by, lol.

[@loriethornton12]

@@StoutCustom I have a Sherwin Williams about a mile away. They are going to use the 5 gallon shaker on it whenever I need it!

[@anthonylane7719]

If you dont have 'em you should get a DuraBlock kit, works better than a paint stick

[@StoutCustom]

I’ve got a kit. Comes in handy sometimes but I prefer the stick for a lot of blocking. I probably use the round block more than any of them.

[@jamesharlanjohnson6882]

Blue, then white, then blue again. It seems like that is an unnecessary extra step. Why not the white first, mask it off, then the blue? The smaller area of white would be easier to mask as well.

[@StoutCustom]

It’s really painters preference. Can be done either way. Once the sealer has flashed off and is ready for paint, I like to get paint on top of all the sealer to keep everything in the same window. On two tones I like a lot of dry time before I start taping as well, sometimes overnight. Depending on the sealer, the window for top coating may expire and require sanding if left too long. Basecoat however is easier to manipulate to extend the window for topcoating. I also wouldn’t want to put white over everything first because it could effect the final color. There may be a difference in the blue painted over gray sealer vs over white. It would be more of a waste of paint also if it requires more blue to cover over the white than gray. Another thing would be that paint usually shows flaws in the body/prep work better than sealer. So seeing a pinhole or something sooner would allow you to make better use of your time by fixing a problem with another panel while the white is drying. I have also seen painters tape off where the white is going, spray the white, unmask and let dry. Then tape the white off on the opposite side of the hardline and paint the blue. This makes the two colors butt up against each other so there is much less of a hard tape edge. I’m too impatient for that method, lol. But like I said, painters preference. As long as you get the desired outcome….doesn’t matter. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching!

[@showdog7861]

Love your work... Can you show how to make those body panel stands using brake rotors? I can't find it! Thanks!

[@StoutCustom]

Look under videos on my channel then find “MUST HAVE PAINT STANDS”. See if that works. Thanks for watching!

[@samgoodwin9397]

Great job. Also learning a ton from you. Can you tell me what paint guns you use??

[@StoutCustom]

Thanks! On this one I used a SATA 5500RP 1.4 for sealer, SATA 4000HVLP 1.3 for base, and an Iwata WS400 Super Nova 1.4HD for the clear.

[@Hv1245]

Nice work! I’m about to paint my first truck in a few weeks and was wondering what’s easier for a newbie single stage or base/clear for a two tone truck that’s going to be white and red

[@StoutCustom]

I think single stage solid colors are easier for a new painter. Fewer steps and single stage hides imperfection better. Doing a two tone changes things a bit though. For single stage you would have to complete the first or main color, let is cure fully which may take several days, then tape off, resand, and paint the secondary color. A longer process but easier application. Base clear would allow both colors to be sprayed in the same session then cleared completely. Both ways will have challenges so choose which ever way you would rather it be done and just do your best at making it work.

[@dondavis2546]

Nice 67

[@StoutCustom]

Not mine but turning out well. Thanks for watching!

[@williamsmardo1240]

Im new at painting, i have a 69 nova that im restoring. How long did you wait before taping off the white that you painted ? How do you keep the tape from pulling the fresh paint off ? I enjoy your video's.

[@StoutCustom]

I think i turned the booth heat up to about 90, took about a 45 minute lunch, then taped it up. Most basecoats will give you their recommended tape time in the product information sheet. I think this basecoat (PPG’s DBC) is 20 minutes @ 70 degrees. I usually try to give it a little longer just for safety. So check the info sheet for the base you are using then add a little more time snd heat and you should be safe. Some tapes work better than others as well. I’ve had good luck with fbs fine line tapes. Thanks for watching!

[@joep1253]

I’m going to paint my c10 the same two tone but I’m going for a light green/white. What is the white that you are using? Btw thanks for the videos I’m a little bit behind you, I just started blocking the cab, so I’ve been waiting and watching to follow your process. Thanks again.

[@StoutCustom]

GM code 50 Cameo white I believe

[@kitestance]

Awesome video again. What brand tape do you trust for line masking fresh basecoat?

[@StoutCustom]

The FBS line of tapes has worked great for me. My preferred fine line for sure.

[@kitestance]

@@StoutCustom thanks, keep seeing tons of good PBE brands over at Canada. Cheers

[@RicardoRodriguez-vs2rm]

Would you recommend putting kitty hair over baremetal?

[@StoutCustom]

Yes just sand it clean and smooth with 40 or 80 grit first.

[@RicardoRodriguez-vs2rm]

@@StoutCustom right on man thanks for the reply. Your videos are so informative! Keep them coming..🤙🏽

[@StoutCustom]

@@RicardoRodriguez-vs2rm will do!

[@johndavis9602]

You may have addressed this in a video or in real life. What is the reason for painting everything blue, then white, then blue again? Is it just so you don’t have to put as much blue on later and are left with less of a paint line?

[@StoutCustom]

There are a couple reasons. Sealer window for one. Although this sealer has a fairly long window between when it is sprayed and a topcoat has to be put on, some sealers have a shorter window where they would have to be sanded if left too long. Basecoat however can be left for fairly long periods or additional base applied to extend the window if needed. Another reason is that I can see imperfections easier in basecoat than sealer and would rather sand trash out of basecoat than sealer. So on the grill for example, that is only getting blue, I can be repairing flaws while the white is drying on the other parts. Kind of a time management thing.

[@gerardolopez5875]

Its this a customer truck?

[@StoutCustom]

It belongs to a friend of mine.

[@ryanwilson5064]

Nice work brother. Love your videos. What is the PSI setting on your iwata? 29psi?

[@StoutCustom]

Yes sir you got it! 29/30 is where I’m at with most clears. I will occasionally range from 27 to 32 depending on the clear I’m using but that 29 is usually the sweet spot. Thanks!

[@deankay4434]

It almost looks like fluid and a 70-80% overlap pattern on the clear. But I have never seen an IWATA. Just judging the spray, arm movement and speed. That’s what they call “Muscle Memory”. Now, onto the Bourbon videos!!! “Gods Eternal Grain Storage”

[@karentacker8266]

do you have video showing 71 two tone paint job sequence

[@StoutCustom]

There’s a video called painting the cab that shows a little about two tone.

[@78ramcharger53]

I am not a painter ,is there any concern of painting box separately of it being lighter or maybe darker or is that a myth? Or do you just try to make sure you spray the same amount of coats?

[@StoutCustom]

There is definitely a chance that the color could be different. Especially with this blue that we are using. Some colors are less risky but this one is of particular concern. To combat that I made two gallons of the blue which should do the entire job or if I need more I will still save enough of this first mix to paint the bedsides that will match up to the cab. I will also do the same sealer color on everything followed by the same number of coats, same booth, same gun, same air pressure, etc. These pastel colors seem to want to separate back to the colors they are mixed from so really good agitation before reducing and painting is important. So yes there’s plenty of concern and EVERYTHING matters. Great question and as always thanks for watching!

[@78ramcharger53]

@@StoutCustom thats what I was thinking thanks.

[@shareeallmond849]

Awesome work, how can I set up an appointment

[@StoutCustom]

Thank you! I replied to your other comment.

[@dekorokone]

What is your set up for clear wit the WS?

[@StoutCustom]

WS 400 1.4 nozzle, trigger set full open 29psi +/- a pound or two depending on the clear I’m using.

[@shannonlove1981]

How did you do the seam sealer on upper cab in back

[@StoutCustom]

Hey Shannon. I replied to the question you sent via email. Hope it helps and thanks for watching!

[@shannonlove1981]

Ty

[@nickle549]

What is the red tape used?

[@StoutCustom]

The red tape is from FBS custom tapes. It works great.

[@rc648]

Does the tac rag leave a residue on the parts? I had a problem with a paint job one time where the paint lifted...I swear I think it was from the sticky substance from the tac rag.

[@StoutCustom]

Generally it shouldn’t. I have seen some that were almost too sticky and made me have the same question. There are lots of options for tack rags so try a few different ones until you find one your comfortable with. Surgical Blue and Gerson have always worked well for me.

[@budmoore8144]

What do you use for water base cleaner?

[@StoutCustom]

OneChoice SX394 from ppg

[@bighorn9119]

Use Sata for clear lots of overspary 👍

[@StoutCustom]

😶

[@bighorn9119]

@@StoutCustom that's my favorite thing about the SATA the overspray and there the best

[@StoutCustom]

@@bighorn9119 SATA is definitely a great product as well as the Iwata. It’s always user preference.

[@bighorn9119]

@@StoutCustom that is true it is user preference

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Same music from PaulKC10

[@StoutCustom]

Interesting. Most of us pull music from the same “KZbin friendly” sources. He must have similar taste. Thanks for watching!

[@bighorn9119]

So flow coat

[@StoutCustom]

It’s coming

[@dondavis2546]

I'm redoing a 71 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive Conversion Is on 2 wheel drive frame I've had for 35 years 3rd time restoring

[@StoutCustom]

Cool. I really want to do a 4x4 at some point.