Restoration of a 1972 Chevy Nova - Part 31 - Paint Part 2- Hugger Orange - Budget Paint Job $104.95

[@saturnsongs]

Always paint the roof first so your hose doesn't touch your fresh paint on the body. Plus the overspray from the roof won't land on your freshly painted hood and trunk lids.

[@GMCTIM]

Agreed guys, always start at the top down ! 👍🏻

[@tdnapoli44]

Always meticulous and extremely impressive!

[@mikecampbell61]

One thing about clear is I love liquid pearls and flake . You can do a lot with a little

[@RustyZipper]

Flake helps hides any imperfections too 🤫

[@enriquelopez9124]

That 1972 Nova looks awesome 👌 👏 👍🏿 painted in hugger orange.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@mikewencho4520]

You do excellent work!! Interesting seeing the before and after and WOW what a big difference!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@dannythomas5220]

Looks good I painted a 72 chevelle I had years ago with acrylic enamel it was hugger orange it turned out nice that was over 24 years ago

[@chuckcarguy2651]

Great approach! Informative no dramatics educational and I stay awake during your video. Okay I may not be glamorous review but in back and teach you something and stay focused and keep your interest that says something! I never sprayed cars professionally but I did spray them. My dad sprayed them he's the one that got me started taught me the basics and the rest just learned to practice. Well growing a mental blank right now I want to say DuPont is what we used to use. I've got a truck down back or what's left of it Chevy truck the fiber connector came loose just disintegrated I had no steering after that spun it sideways crashing off side of a bluff. We had redone that truck and it's so long ago it was supposed to be on the cover of hot rod truck magazine first issue! Well parts of it went to other projects like losing a good friend. In some ways cuz I've lost good friends since then military. But I never buffed a pain out and shine good enough for me. We had no orange peel in it and it's one that my dad painted and it was midnight blue / black it was the blackest black I've ever seen. Now more decades and I'll admit to you it's been sitting under oak trees and other types of trees and I can go down there and buff it with the hand claw and it still looks great acrylic enamel. It was much more expensive than what brand you were using normally. But that's a good brand for the price! I ain't trying to rewrite your video I'm just sharing with you one other important fact. Back in the late 90s my girlfriend at the time had a rubber bumper front car paint it to match the body and this lady come around the gas pumps and took it off. And drove real fast to get out of there. Has this girlfriend at the time was inside pain if I was looking at happening there wasn't anything they could do apparent so I bought some Nason paint and it was acrylic enamel I believe. The guy hit the paint store says it's the same thing as clear coat base coat it just has more pigment in it. I bought some clear and the additive for flex since it is a rubber part and painted it. Well marriage and kids later in the car got Rusty on the bottom and my now wife at the time back then decided she just couldn't get rid of the car too much family history. So I set it out on the farm just to sit there and baking the Sun but it had enough trees around it for gunk to get on it from the trees . This was almost 10 years after I sprayed that bumper. The car had been other accidents before I knew her and you can see the difference now between every paint job and by the way you know she put 100,000 miles on it after I sprayed the bumper and put it on. I will say that my paint still looks better than even the factory paint or any one of the other three paint jobs patches that the other guys put on it and she had to work down at Ford on one of them. So I use what they called acrylic enamel sprayed it with clear and I did all in one step kind of I didn't wait any time except for well if all else fails redirections and that's what I did. Now the acrylic enamel I'm really wanting to spray that because that's what I did base just a good way to cheat and I figure it's another government thing because of polluting the environment I love my environment. I don't know hug and kiss and trees but let's manage what we have respectively. I will look at Morgan videos and all I'm attempting to do sir is to add my little bit of experience to what you said about clear coating acrylic enamel. So I love buying trucks and even cars out of Texas. You don't really have to do a lot of prep to get the paint off. done burned it off!

[@pauls4002]

I haven’t watched this particular video yet but I wanted to say ‘thank you’ for your Nova video series. Sadly I lost my older brother recently; the ’72 he’s owned for as long as I can remember has sat parked for the last 10 years. It’s currently in about a million pieces but mostly complete. My brother was a car guy his whole life and as a tribute to him (and probably to help me with grieving) I’m going to rebuild it. I’m DIY but don’t have a lot of experience working on cars. By some chance your “$10 dashboard repair” video showed up in my feed. What I really wanted to tell you is that it wasn’t until I watched a few of your videos that I really started to believe that I could bring his car back to life. I like your presentation style, your attitude “built not bought”, and trust in your skills. I am grateful for your channel.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Sorry about your brother. You can rebuild it, just tackle little by little, it'll eventually get done. Thanks for watching.

[@chuckcarguy2651]

Sorry to hear about your brother. Regardless of the condition your brothers Nova is I've always said one thing. If you want to build a certain car you at least got to start with that certain car in your case your brothers Nova. If you don't know much about it as you say look at all the videos and label everything you take off and break it up in segments. Yeah say today I'm going to fix this fender take it off the car fix it on the bench. Then you say I'm going to fix this inner fender that's attached it if I just fixed. Fix it hell seems slow but you know how many times somebody has offered me they're very sentimental vehicle because they tore it apart watching different videos or whatever it was had to take pickup trucks to put the parts in and trailer the hall what the husk of the car was parrot be careful not to let that happen to you. I'm an old car guy older than I want to admit but not as old as some of the other ones. But anytime you can bring somebody new into the car restoration of classic cars we as a collective group should help that person. After all Christ is already fallen off of what they were for a 57 Chevy convertible as the group gets older that one of them they're selling them and moving on into nursing homes retirements and even death. My kids always loved these old cars I grew up around them I'd like to have a community of old classic car guys and gals that they can be part of and their children and so forth. I don't know what they're going to do when I get to all unibodies but hey look at the charger 1969. Anyway it will take you a little longer piece mailing it and by the way after you fix for example the left inner fender and out of fender and start spreading out from that point put everything back on at least loosely that you took off. Okay well I'm not going to try to tell you how to do the whole car but I will say that I've always liked painting the hood and trunk lids off the car. I'll paint the fenders while they're off the car as well. Makes it easier to paint what you want black on the inside and paint your outside whatever color. I've lost a few somebody's here recently and that's probably what motivate me when I saw your story. People in these circumstances I think the theme song is that country song from a few years back I drive your truck. Google it if you don't know it. You get all done take that epic road trip 20 miles 2,000 miles whatever it is something you and your brother would love to have done.

[@mikephilipps1103]

,,=,

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

I have used that paint once , I also sprayed Nason urethane clear over the top of it. Been that way 5 years now still looks good. I did the clear cause I had it. Have painted my s10 truck with duplicolor engine enamel and cleared it and still looks great 8 years later . Paint is fun but fickle. Nason clear like the 496-00 or 497-00 you need 3 coats 1 light coat then go back why still tacky and put 2 more heavy coats on.

[@clunkersandclassics]

I was going to clear it but decided not to. I want to see how long the paint itself lasts.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

I love hugger orange. That looks good. That's what I was gonna paint my 65 Chevy ll before some drunk driver ruined it. I ended up stripping what was left and scrapping it. You have good taste in cars.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@wilenelson1810]

Cant wait for the unveiling!!!

[@jaredshoemaker9196]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Love the video. I'm also a new subscriber. Thanks again, I look forward to seeing more content. Take Care!!!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Welcome aboard!

[@AndyGarcia-em9pr]

Looking Badass Lee! Cant wait for the reveal all back together!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@ericmitchell6474]

Remember a classic is 25 years old, muscle cars are antiques. Car looks good

[@tomwinkle5536]

Looks great! I was taught to start up top and work down. 8 inch fan, shoot 4 inch pattern. 3 mils.

[@mwilson7345]

Obviously you haven't done much production painting but whatever works for you is okay until it bites you in the arse !

[@jackconnelly4525]

That looks really good! Enjoy all your videos.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@kennethsonier1766]

I've been painting in cars and trucks in my garage for years. Came across your channel this morning and the side of the see how are you or Dusty garage paint jobs come out. Doesn't look too bad and I'm looking forward to seeing it unmasked and out in the sun. I'll be subscribing and looking forward to the next video 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks, Welcome Aboard!

[@llewis7324]

Great job, just shows you don't need a 100k budget to have a nice cruiser.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Yes, that's what this channel is about.

[@johnelliott7375]

Just found the channel and the the content is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Welcome aboard!

[@thehoule70]

Looks awesome I did a 72 nova in marvellous orange air plane paint looks similar to hugger orange reminds me of that car I should have never sold it, but I needed the cash back in the day 1988

[@eddieschneeberger8606]

Looks really really good. Nice job

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@martinsmartinsautobodyandr6740]

I always add some clear mixed 4:1 then add it to the single stage .it will look wet like bc. Cc.

[@GMCTIM]

I painted sever cars with acrylic enamel turned out good, seemed like the sun killed the paint & shine after a couple years ! I've used 2K high build primer & urethane paint on the last two 1 68 mustang ! 2 55 Chevy pu. Turned out great ! Both still look very good years later ! 👍🏻✌

[@thelegend7902]

One last step, can't wait for the final reveal!

[@nicholasfisher2595]

The nova looks awesome been waiting to see it all orange and black!🤘🤘

[@clunkersandclassics]

next video!

[@nicholasfisher2595]

@@clunkersandclassics I'll be there!🤘😎

[@pollygillikin5178]

I loved this video, thanks for showing.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@offshore50]

Came out nice!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@captaindew3106]

the best way to keep the flying bugs away from the car for painting or wet painting the car just lay down a plastic sheet like a tarp and set water on it under the car and start painting and the bugs can stay on the water from the reflection on the car paint over night and have zero amount of bugs off the wet paint or clear coat.

[@kentorres7982]

Great video the color is sick I have Decided to paint my 73 Nova the same color thanks for the awesome video looking forward to the station wagon hope you go big block

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@seankrieger483]

Looks great! Looking forward to the wagon!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks! Wagon is next!

[@felit9991]

Amazing. Start selling Merchandise a shirt. You already got a catch phrase : “… okay!” Your videos are so watchable, can’t wait for the wagon!

[@williamjones9099]

Lookin good my friend can’t wait to see her together

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@motorcyclemark2889]

Wow that's it 😊 yep that's the color I just ordered for my 78 Nova exactly

[@shihantemplet]

That orange is killer!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@tonycompton6690]

Great work, good content too.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Awesomeness! One day I'll be at that point lol. I'm not holding my breath

[@clunkersandclassics]

This project took 5 months. The sooner you get on it, the sooner it gets done!

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

@@clunkersandclassics I'm chipping away more and more every day!😎 I'll start uploading content soon

[@gazza6348]

G'day mate awesome "LOVE IT"what a cool car ..very talented guy ..all the best buddy 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@RustyZipper]

You would be absolutely impressed with what can be done with Rustoleum paint with Acme Finish 1 hardener. Then the next day cover it in some good quality clear with some small pearl flake. I like SPI universal Clear, for the money it’s as good as PPG / DuPont

[@clunkersandclassics]

was all that less than $104.95?

[@RustyZipper]

No sir, it would be about double that but you’d have a far more durable finish that would not chalk over after a few years. A gallon of Rustoleum is about $43 now, a quart of Hardener is around $35 but you’d only need 1/4 or so. You can use SpeedO-Kote high solids clear which is $100 a sprayable gallon vs SPI at $185 a sprayable gallon. The SPI quality could easily compete with the big names if you didn’t tell anyone. Just something to consider for your next build. “DD Speed Shop” just painted a ‘57 Convertible with Rustoleum Red, he’s no where near the quality of painter that you are and he made some major mistakes but he worked through them.

[@clunkersandclassics]

@@RustyZipper I've been using the same paint for decades, Nason 2k urethane, single stage. This video was an experiment using cheap paint and to see if acrylic enamel was still any good. I'd never paint a car with rustoleum and/or cheap clear. Dan has been buffing on that car for weeks it seems. He also has no hot summers in the great white north which will bake that cheap junk right off in the south.

[@chrisfreeman5554]

You have quite a selection of cars in the background, maybe do a vi on what you have

[@jasonstewart8973]

love it man.best I've watched had a good friend that did things like you you're awesome man hell yeh

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@ericamcmillion2676]

Looks great I've watched every video great work, car came out amazing. Look forward to more Cars in the future. 👍👍

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@randyman828]

Nice job. 👍

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks 👍

[@jeremybreinig4782]

That looks awesome

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@unchained20000000]

My father is a body man, if you wrap a chain around the rear axle and run it lengthwise under the car before you paint it, it grounds out the car, which helps prevent static electricity pulling micron dust particles out of the air and clinging to the painted body.... Just a lil FYI, if you didn't already k no ya know.

[@clunkersandclassics]

I've heard that but I like to paint fast on a hot day so it dries in minutes, no time for dust to settle on it.

[@timothyniemi3804]

Looks great.....one thing you'll never lose the car in any parking lot....lol

[@clunkersandclassics]

You got that right!

[@petersilecchio4417]

Great Video. I learned a lot. Can't Waite till the next video.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@wilenelson1810]

Looks excellent!!! 💀🔧🔩🔥🔩🔧💀

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@johnwilkerson2195]

Love the 68' thru 72' Novas as well as the 73' 74's as well!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@johnwilkerson2195]

Enjoyed your video on 72' Nova looks awesome 😎

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@markcrouch7463]

Hose the floor down to keep the dust down as much as you can.👍👍👍👍

[@martysquires5864]

I like the color that orange, I also like chevy novas

[@jeffreyeaton9934]

I also order paint online. My local parts and paint supply stores said i'm hurting local businesses lol

[@clunkersandclassics]

The owner of NAPA and the like don't need another yacht..lol

[@garylivingston9052]

It's what we call in the business as a 50 footer.

[@CUSTOMWORKS7.3PSD]

I've used these single stage bargain paints. I've found them stingy and difficult to spray when they are metallic. basic colors the job ends up very nice

[@larrykent5901]

In ga we call them paint bugs they only come out when you start mixing paint!morn,noon,night don't matter

[@clunkersandclassics]

true

[@everydaysituationshelpande4110]

Still want that Aspen I'm going to figure out shipping and my options to get it to salt lake city Utah.

[@frankgannon8907]

It looks great!!!

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@bigbobk1963]

Kitty just wants a hotdog 🤣🤣🤣She looks good....don't know bout that paint, seems like didn't spray as smooth as last paint!!! Hope she stays looking good!!!!

[@clunkersandclassics]

It looks good and even better in the sun. Kitty is getting fat..lol

[@bigbobk1963]

@@clunkersandclassics guess we'll see next video how she's holding up

[@qadanno]

Enjoying the videos and like the color, the stripes look awesome. It crazy all you have done I call your car the Secret Six My friend had a 69 Nova with a 4 cylinder and a 2speed power glide. The only bummer is that I get sick watching the video. But I will keep tuning in. Any hints what your next car will be

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks! A 1968 Nomad is next!

[@cuanbarlow2323]

👍 Nice job

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@vwdarrin]

very nice

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@HHowardHH]

I'm impatient to see it done and driving. :-)

[@clunkersandclassics]

working on it!

[@HHowardHH]

@@clunkersandclassics We'll have to get one of those mini drones to spy on you. lol

[@tommycook9620]

HELL Yea looks damn good

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks!

[@NovemberWeather]

I watched you repair this roller from the beginning and it looks amazing! Are you going to do a wet sand and buff video?

[@clunkersandclassics]

no, doesn't need it plus I hate sanding and buffing

[@thomasnewcamp5563]

you should paint your black strip taped off first and then orange then both colors will be level with each other

[@mikecampbell61]

your shops even like mine we are related some where along the line

[@davidhill5621]

How much paint to cover whole car ? Door jams and all?

[@clunkersandclassics]

1 gallon

[@mansonmydog]

Will you have to wet sand it?

[@clunkersandclassics]

You can but I'm not going to, it looks good as is

[@buddyroper1174]

i like that 78

[@markisbreaux3039]

Hell yeah

[@Ninelivesmetalworks]

How is the paint holding up?

[@clunkersandclassics]

still good

[@johnverdin6600]

If you mix to much paint you can put it in the freezer and it won't kick over

[@robertneal9953]

What size and brand compressor are you using? It was running the whole time. Doesn't that impact the quality of the spray? Are you spraying at 20-25 lbs?

[@gregsimon1285]

Not a painter but I have always heard you paint starting from the top down to avoid overspray landing on painted surfaces. Wondered what your feelings are as you painted the sides and hood surfaces first. Also, are you going to wet sand and buff the finish? Looks like there is a lot of orange peel on the surface that could be minimized by wet sanding.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Doesn't matter where you start as long as everything is wet and shiny as you go. I'm not into sanding and buffing, it's not a show car

[@rudyflores9395]

New to the channel where in TX are you ? I'm in the RGV Could you show the mix ratio for this paint looks awesome. I have a few questions ? wait time between coats & can it be buffed after a few days & how soon can you add clear ? again thanks

[@clunkersandclassics]

You put on another coat after previous coat is tacky. same with clear. I'd let it sit for a week or two before buffing.

[@Supanova70]

Hey when you painted the windshield cowl what was the factory color on these cars like Satin black?

[@clunkersandclassics]

pretty sure it was just factory color

[@Supanova70]

@@clunkersandclassics That's what I'm trying to figure out LOL. the glove box and metal dash area of the same color as the windshield cowl this way it all matches? Or should the windshield cow be more of a satin black and the glove box area semi gloss?

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

Doesnt that hardener you used make it flat or satin looking? I 5hought single stage flat paint got its flatness from the hardener.

[@clunkersandclassics]

no but there is an additive you can put in any paint to flatten it out.

[@BigStuck1973]

I have always wanted to do a paint job in my garage. What kind of compressor are you using because it sounds like a small one.

[@clunkersandclassics]

small one

[@mikecampbell61]

I had so many Novas should have my ass kicked for not keeping at least one .

[@clunkersandclassics]

Prices are going through the roof!

[@thelegend7902]

I hear you Mike, I'm working on my 8th Nova, the first 7 I literally gave them away, but this last one I'm a keeping!

[@mmediaaudio]

I was shocked at how much I like the orange; looking killer, good job! You're up around Dallas somewhere?

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thanks! North of Dallas

[@johnshader4287]

Do you plan on wet sanding and polishing?

[@clunkersandclassics]

no

[@johnshader4287]

@@clunkersandclassics Well it kinda looks like you spray bombed with a rattle can. Sorry. But I can see it as plain as day.

[@CW-user]

Dang that is a sharp color. You are going to have to change your channel name to " From Clunkers to Classics" 😁. How long do you wait to pull the masking tape? Thanks again!

[@clunkersandclassics]

after it dries to the touch. I pulled it off the next day.

[@BoutonGA]

Just curious, but is that paint still holding up?

[@clunkersandclassics]

yes, it's been under a carport though. I'll take it out soon and give it a wash.

[@thatmaverickguy859]

Is this easy for a beginner with a cheap ass gun and smaller compressor Im starting body work on my car and want to just get a color down and nicer looking then it does

[@clunkersandclassics]

Yes. That's what I use, small compressor and cheap gun.

[@thatmaverickguy859]

@@clunkersandclassics hell yeah

[@charlie4339]

Seems like you a yard full of car projects. Where are you located 👍🏻

[@clunkersandclassics]

Texas/Oklahoma border.

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

Chevy 😁

[@frankwarren9305]

Does your 68 parts car have the ashtray in the dash. If so I will buy it from. Mine is missing. Got 1 from a 69. Had it painted. Then find out it doesn't fit.

[@clunkersandclassics]

it's missing

[@mikecampbell61]

thats my other channel has more on it than this one if you want to see some of my junk

[@michaelbrutallyhonest6026]

You mentioned you're in the south, curious where? I'm asking because I'd be interested in the z car.

[@clunkersandclassics]

sorry, not for sale

[@metalmouse7714]

Can you give us an estimated time until you post the next video. I can hardly wait to see it all finished up. Damn it’s looking good.

[@clunkersandclassics]

Thursday morning

[@metalmouse7714]

@@clunkersandclassics thank you

[@Chuck_502]

anyone know what type wheels those are at the beginning of the video ?

[@dreally7029]

hey , its me. When you have a fan that moves a LOT of air- ask yourself " where does the air that this fan is moving come from?" the answer will help you give advice to the people you are reaching out to. Your fan is drawing in air in from outside , you replied to my last post " the bugs are already inside". Gloves off- set up a low buck way to stop drawing into the painting area/booth/carport things that ruin paint jobs.

[@clunkersandclassics]

the fan is blowing air from inside to outside

[@DanOTBB]

what title service did you use, couple hundred bucks per car sounds real cheap!

[@clunkersandclassics]

It's specific for my state. You'll have to find a service in your state.

[@DanOTBB]

@@clunkersandclassics dang ok no worries! I looked into title service they said $895 per car! Crazy but I appreciate the reply, love the channel.

[@clunkersandclassics]

@@DanOTBB Every state has a provision to get a title such as a mechanics/storage lien, bonded ,etc. I'd check a little bit better in your state. $895 is too much. Going rate for a service to do it is around $300 if you can't do it yourself.

[@DanOTBB]

@@clunkersandclassics yeah I'm going to deff keep looking, I appreciate the info

[@theawakening5548]

I have read that single stage is harder to spray than B/C. Is it true? I have only sprayed one time b/c and only ran 2 spots on the clear (too close), that is what I am told spraying single stage is like. I would love to try single stage, but nervous.

[@clunkersandclassics]

you paint single stage like clear. I like it better, less coats overall

[@unchained20000000]

I learnt something today from your black paint can. It says Black Negro. I am not at all racist, but I figured that if a company calls their Black paint Negro, then Black paint color literally means Negro. And by George, I looked up the meaning and sure enough Black means Negro. Negro simply means Black.

[@user-dc7im7id5q]

... it's Spanish 🤦‍♂️

[@francisjaniewski5990]

Been that way since model T in 1916

[@billcarothers9182]

Would look good with a set of steel ralley wheels.

[@mzaccagnini7179]

I thought you should paint the orange first then the black.

[@clunkersandclassics]

no, too much more masking and a waste of orange paint where the stripes go.

[@johnhicks9529]

Can you please send me contact information so my nephew can get in touch with you about that blue Nova that you have for sale.& does it have the title for it.,or that comes with also.

[@clunkersandclassics]

no title or drivetrain, rusty underneath, $800. email me [e-mail] if interested

[@Rideaholic069]

Lol watching you paint without a tyvek suit made me feel sticky. There’s nothing worse than overspray on the skin. Lol. Nice job though.

[@clunkersandclassics]

My hair had an orange tint for a few days..lol

[@Rideaholic069]

@@clunkersandclassics dude you did one hell of a good job though.

[@mikecampbell61]

Hard to hold a gun hose and a beer , freaking masks arent Bud Light friendly either