Car Painting: How to Spray the BEST LOOKING Clearcoat!

[@PaintSociety]

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[@MrHotguy034]

If i sand the base coat with 1000p sanpaper because of a nib of dirt can i just clear over that ,or must i apply more base coat?

[@tledimalenkwane9224]

Hi Brian _ your videos are very educational and clear on the details, can you please tell me, what's the name of the plastic you're using to cover the entire body of the car - if you have a supplier name, please provide me with the details .

[@ManuelRivera-wu9pm]

You have an lph 400 is the same thing goes with the lp h300 p or is it better to say not to put clear with a l pH 300 iwata

[@ty6896]

Brian this link no worky. Goes to some random site that doesn’t exist.

[@PaintSociety]

@@ty6896 sorry. Store closed

[@killadelphia215]

Paint society is by far the best KZbinr for paint/refinishing!

[@armondoreyes5355]

dudes like the perfect teacher🤣🤣 feels like school

[@VintRestGarage]

Always learning the art of painting, which is extremely complicated. I’m blown away by the tips and “tricks” from your channel. You build confidence in doing the job. Thanks for the lessons.

[@themustangguy9294]

I love your videos, thank you for making this channel. I did my first paint job and clear coat yesterday on a 1988 Mustang and due to what I've learned from this channel it came out beautifully!!!!!!

[@Jake-eq7jz]

I've been painting for over 30 years. I painted some really excellent paint jobs. Sometimes things don't work out the later supposed to. I appreciate your video. It just goes to show you're never too old to learn. Sometimes not sure why your clear coats not laying down right or the orange peel. You explained it well! 👍👍 Thank you! Happy New Year! Keep up the good work.

[@stax6057]

Painting the whole part instead of a normal cut in is genius. I can't believe I haven't thought of that before, when you think about it it really does make everything easier, cleaner, and probably even cheaper on overhead cost. I'm gonna start doing that at work

[@AJ-yo7rb]

I’ve been painting for 10 years, using the same Iwata w400 with 1.3 and I use it at full noise always

[@dianacorrales6606]

I swear every video I've watched has been by far on point I have successfully done everything I needed to do for my car now this video will complete my project thank you teacher of the year ❤

[@infinite540]

This is the absolute best video on KZbin on clear cleat and atomization of material. Bravo sir. 👏

[@rodneynelson3862]

HI Brian, I think this is actually the best video you have ever done. I'm not just saying that. The way you explained things on the white board was awesome. Doing this technique really helps me and I'm sure others to understand EXACTLY what is going on. It really helped to solidify all of the other information you have been telling us up to this point. You have talked about different types of guns numerous times but you never explained exactly how and why the different opening sizes will impact the paint. The same goes for the explanation on reducer. I would suggest incorporating some white board explanations into all of your videos if possible. I'm not ready to paint my car but have been watching your videos for over a year now. My car is currently in bare metal and hopefully in the next 3 months I will have it in primer!

[@sealisland1]

Slower (reducer/activator) is faster. I like to adjust the pressure at the wall to with in 10lbs of where I like to spray. Open the gauge up all the way and make small adjustments there. Really good tutorial Brian!

[@peteshambo4918]

Your channel has been very helpful for this beginner/one-timer! Loved the detail on the whiteboard.

[@johnw4468]

Brian, I love your videos and how well you show and explain the way and skills you need to paint properly and professionally for us who like to learn how to do it ourselves, that been said, I’d like to paint my dad’s Mustang in a matte or satin black color and it would be nice if you consider to make a video on how to get that type of finish done correctly with the amazing results you always come up with. I salute you and I hope you think about it. Thank you

[@ntonytay]

very good information. Just like Im in a classroom listening to the teacher

[@KempBouvia]

Getting ready to paint my 83 Cutlass supreme Watching lots of videos I think this might be the best one I got a lot of good tips off of this guy kudos to you brother subscribing tonight

[@jasonmaes6021]

Insurance work always pays for you to do all that r&i. Great work sir.

[@chewykarma]

Brian, you OWN this topic. Thank you for sharing your skill and experience in such a straightforward, easy to understand, and entertaining format.

[@PaintSociety]

Thank you!

[@johnmiranda8287]

Brian I’ve been watching all your videos and love them. I’m getting my Corvette ready for paint and love to see you do a video on the brands of paint especially clear. I’ve heard you have to be careful on which clear to use especially over white. I will be painting my Corvette Arctic White.

[@supercomp7078]

I have watched you for some time, this was one of the most helpful for me, love the work, thanks for the help

[@johnnipcomedian]

Great vid! We need you to make a video on how to properly align panels (older cars) for us newbies. Keep up the good work!

[@Nonsense62365]

Great a explanation about tip sizes and atomization! Kudos Brian!

[@isaacayala1813]

Thanks Bryan for all your videos I have learn a lot from you and others

[@themoderndayvintage7935]

Hey man, can you do a video on spraying pearls in base?

[@MidnightCustoms111]

You dont spray pearl in base. Pearls are a tri coat. 2 coats base 3ish coats of pearl

[@Stephcurry-e7v]

Pearls are annoying on painting

[@RPista]

true that bigger nozzle tip means bigger paint droplets but you have the ability to close & or tweak the fluid to control how much fluid gets atomized at the aircap or am i looking at it wrong?? i always thought a 1.3 is a better overall size but i also have a supernova ls400 with a 1.4 tip & it’s the best of both worlds for oem & flat finish in my opinion. i close the fluid 1 3/4 turn in from open & play with the psi till i see small paint drops(per your video lol) which for me for basecoat is at 29psi & 36 for clear & that mimics a 1.2 nozzle to paint at a slower pace to get a flatter finish. also i leave it at full fluid & speed it up but sacrifice finish. i guess it’s up to each person’s preference but this is why i skipped the 1.2 setup. now, i’m not a paint expert like brian which is why i asked if what i said is a accurate statement or i’ve been fooling myself lol i’m just the weekend diy’er but take pride in every job i get & it’s been an addictive ride

[@patocallaghan3648]

If you don’t give the clearcoat flash off and hit the bake cycle it can cause solvent pop also regardless of hardener

[@AnestIwataRefinish]

Some good information in here!! All the steps in the painting process are important! Split nozzle all the way!!

[@brandonhensen7703]

Hey whats the difference between the American WBX (red) and the International WBX (gold) caps?

[@jamessakimae9655]

@@brandonhensen7703 you've probably gotten the answer by now but if not, the red- max inlet of 20psi (US compliant), uses 300L/min, with a 1.4 uses 150ml/min, and 12in fan. Gold- runs on 29psi (non compliant in US), uses 370L/min, with a 1.4 uses 200ml/min, and has a 15.4in fan

[@MarcBchannel]

​@jamessakimae9655 Do you know how they spray and compare? Base/Clear? How about the LV4 on the W400? Curious

[@taylormkct]

The only thing that you could do better than this video, is if you came and did the paint job for us, top explanation mate.

[@Forthekingdomofkingjesus]

Hey there, what kind of neutralizer do ya use? Is it an ionizer or where can I purchase one?

[@ianthomas5852]

You are a very good teacher i have learned a lot from you and the gunman.

[@johnnyjackson3850]

I know this is the wrong question for this video but I'm fixing to do my first paint job should I do base coat clear coat or single stage it's a 1980 Camaro jet black

[@nikolaijermolajew7237]

Hi Brian and the PS crew. Thank you for all the content you produce. I’ve been enjoying learning from your vids, down here I Australia. I was wondering if you have any plans to do any videos about engine bays. I’ve recently completed my first ever painting project in my garage at home, which was the engine bay in my ‘83 Holden VH Commodore (Australia’s GM arm). We had a bit of rust repair, panel beating, filler, a lot of wire wheeling, all Followed by epoxy primer, 2k surfacer, and finished with Debeer COB. I ended up flow coating to get rid of the orange peel. While I was researching and figuring out how to proceed with the help of content like yours and others, I found that there is a distinct lack of engine bay specific videos. The thing is that some of the tips and tricks that everyone teaches on panels, can’t be directly used on bays, because of the all the high spots and nooks and crannies. One big example I found was that once the initial stripping is done, there is almost no machine sanding possible. I actually had two tiny rubs through during flow coat. That led to fry ups when I was fixing it up. It’s all finished now and I’m happy with the result. I’d love to see how someone like yourself would tackle this kind of restoration job, and see how you might do things differently. Thanks again, and keep up the good work. You guys shit on us Aussies when it comes producing good car content. 👍 Nikolai Canberra, ACT

[@AJ-yo7rb]

If you are ever in that situation again.. scotch pads and wax/grease remover.. if you think it’s clean enough. It’s not 😄

[@nikolaijermolajew7237]

@@AJ-yo7rb thank you. Yeah I was doing a lot of cleaning as a went. Talking to another painter about it, he was saying it may have also been from trying to put too much base on those little spots in one go. Thoughts?

[@Kaabosurron]

I have the 1.4 lph400lvx use it at 30 psi sometimes 35. I like it you can move really fast and lays clear very nice

[@eddieparedes3656]

My dad has the LPH-400 with a purple cap. Have u seen that? He bought that gun when it first came out. My dad has 40yrs experience & he loves watching your videos

[@ReedPoitra]

Hi and thanks for your hard work in making these videos for us to learn. I have a question about the gun you used in this video and isn't the orange colored cap a LPH400 lvx and if so isn't this gun for spraying base color and not clear? My Napa guy has me convinced that I need a LPH400 lvc 1.3 for clear and a LPH400 lvx 1.3 for color? Is this true or can I just spray base color and clear from one gun meaning the lvc or lvx? Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@PaintSociety]

It is meant for base but nowadays you find really good results with any gun for any applications

[@brianowens2073]

Brian absolutely brilliant video them teacher skills really help 👏👍so much when it comes to showing how to put the clear down learnt so much thanks

[@PaintSociety]

Thank you!

[@terryhoffman2760]

Sprayed black urethane primer , black urethane base both great. Sprayed clear coat , first coat blotchy, resanded . Second coat same. Checked pressure did test spray, that was ok . Third try clear was not even. Thicker in spots. Will say I was trying the impossible. Painting outside in sun. Lost access to paint booth and could not find garage rental. Live in Nothern Ky not many diy ers here. Put on hold until I can get inside. Not as easy as it seems. Did all he said used 1.3 nozzle. It kicked my butt.

[@ericsands6192]

Brian your a true master of your craft. Wish you were the painter at my shop! Keep up the great work!!

[@PaintSociety]

Thank you !

[@Casanova357]

Hi Brian Carlos from Illinois can you do a segment on how to properly clean a spray gun

[@nighthawkj30A4]

That’s new Acura TLX and its already getting paint done. Here i am with my Well taken care of 2004 Accord EXV6 Sedan with only 71,000. And here i am tripping about a few scratches on the Trunk. And few micro cracks in the Hood.

[@davidg5704]

When you spend that much on a new car you want it perfect so it doesn't come back as a complaint then have to fix it anyways. Doing it right the first time.

[@matthewwoolf8039]

Brian, is this theory correct? If you want to spray finer droplets, for a flatter finish, does increasing the air pressure on the regulator do this????? But does this alone cause other potential issues you must control? In my head, it does. These issues being does it also increase the rate of paint in the pot spraying out as well?? Meaning it may hit the panel too fast which means too much overspray so you turn down the fluid dial to even that out, to reduce overspray and the speed of the paint shooting out the tip? I want a finer mist without the spray being too fast and turbulent and overspray-ey. Obviously also without crossing the line of making it spray dry and rough as well.

[@powerwagon3731]

I used paint some 35 years ago, I would like to paint again before I get too old.

[@nolancrane5987]

Is that mazda 46g? I hate this color because most cars that were previously repaired have been almost completely resprayed making it hard to match. Played hell with one 2 weeks ago

[@jeffreywong5112]

I'm learning. I'm glued.

[@Bubi0]

Hello I wanted to paint a painted bumper ( plastic ) does it have to be primed before painting ? and then base coat and clear coat.

[@MrProgmtljd]

Sent a paint question at paint society website regarding painting over a graphic. Also a group request on FB. My profile shows a 1970 Mustang.

[@lenardprice6813]

Hey brain I just noticed my 2011 Cadillac Escalade have sun 🌞damage. The paint curly up

[@zdenekmachart8314]

Hi Brian, i have one question. Can you make a video with cleaning the sprai gun? Your videos teach me a lot!! Many thanks

[@frankb5648]

so tacky is better than stringy for determining when to apply the next coat? and could you do video on how to remove runs on an irregular surface like over the edge of say a fender well.

[@arnulfolegaspi5541]

sir i like the way you do ...thanks so much ..i learn a lot from you.........but i want to buy an spray with your recomindation ... till how much the prise of ansprygun

[@killadelphia215]

My man, what’s ur favorite clear gun at the moment? I’m using a supernova 400ws but thinking about buying a Sagola due to the speed..

[@deankay4434]

Good information on prep, pre-painting I found different for the seal and a lot of time on the gun. Not be picky but the base or clear brand is never discussed. I've seen the mix-bank bank behind you many times but are you using Sikkens?

[@PaintSociety]

Yes we are

[@deankay4434]

@@PaintSociety Thank you! They nice tools for tinting base for a vehicle that has had a lot of sunshine & VU "A,B & C".

[@RecoveryRoomRestorations]

always learning something from you!!...one question,...why do you switch direction on the peak of the hood?

[@PaintSociety]

I can’t reach hha

[@mylesl2890]

when painting flexible things like the bumpers, do you use. 1. adhesion promoter 2. flex agent ??

[@JuanjoNarive]

All my respect sir, you clearly (pun intended) know your profession very well!, also your voice reminds me of Jerry Seinfeld in a very positive way, thanks for sharing your knowledge :)

[@petewhite511]

Awesome video #paintsociety Brian and team. I should get my self a small compressor and a gravity fed gun.

[@samfisherskiller]

I got one for you, I'm sure they're are plenty of others in my same situation. Show us what types of filter, moister traps used in shop and how to set one up at home. I have an 80 gallon upright that I bought a year ago but realized afterwards that the cheap home depot filter,moisture,oil traps don't even work and spray atrocious amounts of fluid. I went to a body shop and asked what they used, they showed me some ridiculous set up that cost thousands. Needless to say.......

[@andrewwhiting5526]

I use a copper line wound in a coil that sits in a bucket of water before my reserve tank never have any moisture issues

[@samfisherskiller]

I'll post a video of my set up and see what suggestions I can get

[@Looney2021]

On the money .and that’s exactly how it’s done, excellent vid 👊

[@federicomarinmarin9711]

Hola la punta y la boquilla de la wbx sirve para ponerle a la bellaria

[@ashchatylvon]

i have a new bmw painted metallic black. i am going to be changing out the front bumper and the front left and right quarter panels.. They come primed ready for paint.. My question is: due i paint them off the car or on the car.. Car paint is near perfect. I can use spray bombs made for me at the paint shop or use my siphon gun with paint. hardner and reducer.. I will most likely go with the spray bombs.

[@keithvlogs1]

Hi there, Isnt there ISOCYANATES in 2k paints? Are you not worried at all just with the half face respirator rather than, Full air fed one? Thanks.

[@PaintSociety]

Full air is always the best

[@olcitv2518]

BEST PAINTER ALL EVER

[@roropepe1848]

excellent lesson once again! would love to see a video on how to apply 3 coats of clear.

[@tomh6598]

Do you have to add some kind of hardener to the clearcoat any time you apply clearcoat to Car or is it optional?

[@tedean1]

Incredible videos! Thank you so much! You are a great teacher.

[@jeanbrown3438]

I Bryan....i always love watching your videos....because each time i learned some things from the same video....you are a great a great Teacher.....i need one of those light that you can put on the spray gun....where can i get one?. because i don't have a paint booth....and some time it's a little dark....send me a link bless.

[@Mechelin440]

Thanks bro for this, do one really need to do buffing after clear or you can just leave that way.

[@olcitv2518]

Hi brian ,like ever you teached very professionell well done. But i want ask you something. 1.3 how much Bar must we Set on the gun .

[@jaykrom7639]

He tells you the psi in the video...

[@o5unclebob]

Hi Brian, thanks for helpful video! Can you clarify whether you recommend more thinner when using a smaller nozzle or compensate for the difference in some other way?

[@jessemas27]

Great info here. What does the Nuetralizer do? I get a lot of static when I'm tacking on a hot day. I'm guessing it helps with this.

[@cmedina61]

Can you do a clear coat repair. Faded from sun damage. Roof and hood. That would help cause the rest of the car usually isn’t faded

[@kcbill502]

Yeah I will agree.... you will get a finer finish a slicker finish with a 1.2 but that’s if you’re using the same air pressure for all three tips... me myself when I shoot clearcoat and when I want it to look like glass I’m using a 1.4 and pushing 40 to 45 pounds pressure to that gun to get that clear to come out really slick and automize well all depends on the painter if you’re fast painter or a slow painter but yet good example ...I have to get on my clear on as fast as I can since I’m working out of a garage to minimize time for bugs and dirt to get in my paint.....

[@megaman4201]

I usually spray in my garage and anything over 25 sounds like a jet taking off, usually clearing around 20 psi lol.

[@PaintSociety]

@@megaman4201 that high of a pressure will leave a huge amount of overspray and waste of material 😀

[@Kurzawaa]

@@PaintSociety That why we use the bottom of the barrel materials to save money hahaha (or maybe cause we are actually poor)

[@eddiegarcia9657]

On this same lph 400 , would you set the settings the same way for base metallics? 20-23 psi , and fluid+ fan ?

[@edgardocabrera163]

Hi bryan can i ask what brand of sand paper do u used thankyou , keep safe and thankyou i learn a lot from you ,

[@renegado8588]

You are a very good teacher!! Thanks for the video going to try it out.

[@julianarodriguez3635]

Should I use slow reducers when I paint cars in the Philippines because it's warm there all the time let me know thanks

[@jibinjeo]

Nice work . Thank you for the valuable information. Am using 1.3 nozzle...

[@craigvanderborgh4324]

This is so unbelievably helpful. THANK YOU!

[@eastendguy485]

Brian, I wish you had mentioned environmental issues, such as, humidity , temperature, air flow over vehicle.

[@offshore557]

Do you HAVE to sand and buff after you paint and clear?

[@michaelnickloes2226]

Quality video! some really good info shared, thankyou🙏🏻

[@cristianb.4135]

This is a very helpfull video for beginners, but i have a question: i read a manual about paint defects that a cause of solvent pop can be due to the use of crappy sprayguns( so large dropplets full of solvent and layers more thick) and i also read that some solvents are released during atomization (if you use a professional spraygun). Is it correct?

[@beemabuildbodystylingrepai1934]

Hi brain great video buddy anyone can learn from these vids beginners or pros:) What clear do you use buddy.I’m on waterbased basecoat here and always find it tends to drop slightly after bake than if I use solvent base Regards

[@rafaelberrios6859]

Excelent videos always Brian!! Learn a lot!!! How configure the lph 400 for clear???

[@dwantaylor704]

Outstanding Instructor

[@IntervalePC]

Great job as always Brother!🥇🏆

[@elijahvertsehovski7020]

Brian! Thank you so much! Good video. But I have a question. I sprayed two coats of clear on my truck. And it end up being quite orange peely in some areas. Can I wet sand it and then spray another coat of clear on it? I was messing with my paint gun and finally got to right settings after one of your videos lol but is it possible to fix clear with sanding and respraying?

[@ratrodpartsandweldingcusto4847]

Hi my name is Matthew I am from Texas I am doing a old box I will paint it white what harder do I Use after I put on Primer thank you

[@marklynsmith3510]

How much coats do you usually put on and do you buff. I open the sata 5000 wde and extra turn on the fluid tip put two coats on and still buff is that a good thing.i use Sikken hs clear but I reduce to 20% reducer

[@scottboyne8305]

Love watching your videos Brian, very informative

[@RotaryRich7]

Is it OK to use slow if just below 80? And if you are painting with humidity should it be slow or a little faster?

[@eldrickejleest]

Would love to see you paint a car with the smallest tip. 0.8mm? 1.0mm?

[@jaykrom7639]

Small tips are usually for pressure pot guns. I got a Prolite with a 1.1 nozzle which works great for spot repair,

[@xIxAmxKh2xI]

i read somewhere clearcoat can take up to a month to fully cure, is that true at all?

[@jimmyhancock8874]

Did you end up using a 1.3? My orange cap it a 1.3, just curious. Also what brand material are you using?

[@DynoDieselWagon]

You guys must have a ton of entertainment on YT with all the 2 day professionals trying their hands @ r/r modifications 😂😂😂

[@ty6896]

Another question, if you have a daily driver and the clear coat is starting to go but hasn’t reached the base, can you just sand the clear with 600 or 800 and reclear the car??

[@jamessakimae9655]

No, you'll need to feather out the failing clear which in turn will still be visible and you can burn through the base coat during the process. As to your other comment you'll generally need a few guns, but I'd say if you want only 1 gun order a master elite PRO-88 on Amazon. It comes with 3 fluid nozzles a 1.3 (base coat) 1.4 (clear coat) and 1.8 (primer). Brian has a video on the PRO-44 gun and it did well, the PRO-88 I recommended is supposed to be better

[@ty6896]

Is there one gun that can spray primer, base and clear well or should I plan on buying multiple guns to start off?

[@Whiteboy_707]

Definitely any 1.4 tip gun can do all.

[@AaAa-ei7ds]

Sorry for silly question been contemplating for a few days messaging you on IG LOL 🤣 but I sprayed for the first time on a devilbiss finishline hvlp and my air pressure regulator when I would let go off trigger would go to 100psi and when I would try to adjust it it will not go pass 20 psi, whole trigger was pressed. Long story short I was spraying a championship white of OMNI paint but instead of painting the fenders white it just made the primer a lighter gray almost like if the paint was see through? I was thinking maybe the regulator took a dump even though it was new and pressure was too high and paint was not being applied correctly?

[@AaAa-ei7ds]

Thanks in advance!

[@TwistingTerps]

Thanks man you really simplify things much appreciated

[@joepersad219]

Hey Brian, I use a sata 4000 1.3 1.5 to 2 turns out from full close. If I pound the clear on like you do I get bunches of runs......any tips for me? I use glasurit high solids 2:1:10% @ 85* to 95* 10 minutes between coats.

[@jaykrom7639]

Maybe screw it in more or move faster or more evenly or overlap less or get a 1.2 tip or get a Prolite or faster reducer or or or,,,experiment, Good luck.