CRASHED: They asked if we could fix this dent, should we replace ?

[@HuizachiiCity1]

Haha the way he just grabbed the camara and started interviewing you 🤣

[@PaintSociety]

We have fun!

[@thomashuskey3531]

@@PaintSociety That's good ...God loves y'all !

[@EdgarMendezz]

That was good 😆

[@hugot12]

I've watched your channel for awhile now, I'm a specialty painting contractor 48 yrs. The attention to detail you use is spectacular. I apply very similar prep techniques same as your doing. I'm Italian like you and the art of it all produces something the average eye does pick up. Hope you don't wear yourself out, you do put a lot of sweat into your prep as I did for so many years. I found it hard to find quality workers to have a good eye for detail. Its great in your trade to work on a smaller area as a car, compared to large areas I had to deal with, applying high tech coatings to countertops, garage floors, furniture, decorative waterproofing deck coatings, faux finish walls , venetian plasters and a million more. What your doing to make those compound curved door panels come out straight is quite an artistic talent. I have painted cars and find it very rewarding. I've sprayed so much in my life but after all the crazy different coatings I've used, autobody paint is so user friendly and a joy to spray. I'm use to waterborne coatings and the difficulty of spraying them in much harsher environments than a controlled spray booth. I almost never get runs, my hand is so robotic now. I appreciate your discipline narration as you prep or spray, especially the blending techniques. I do clearcoats over multi spec granite like countertop coatings, autobody techniques help me re coating small areas of repair. One thing I need to understand is to keep some orange peel for small touch up repair areas. I've seen a 3m backing pad that wont let the sanding or buffing flatten out the clear too much as it glides over the peaks of the orange peel I use semi gloss catalyzed acrylic urethanes and don't want polishing them out to a gloss. I'm learning to use the edge blending better also. You have said ,you learned a lot of tricks later on over the mistakes early in your career, making you such a better painter. I'm 65 yrs old but for how much I like your training , I might wear a shirt you sell for once in my life. I have been impressed with so few painters in my life, but you share so much of your time , what a great thing your doing here. A great blessed future to you Brian

[@jamahlrawls3520]

Wow

[@BETTALIFE101]

Dude is the greatest. Helps beginners on their way to pros.

[@joseguerrero2967]

I am watching all your videos one by one. I planning on painting my car myself. Thank you so much! Very detailed. Nice and smooth!!

[@htcjohnny]

Great job . Next time please show us the hole process that would be sick

[@PaintSociety]

Yes and my apologies. I work during the night and the guys in the shop fixed it during the day. For sure I will try next time

[@htcjohnny]

@@balloney2175 sorry 😞 about that 😅 you deserve a hug

[@muzzaball]

What a magnificent job there Brian. You really are a great presenter and teacher. Thanks for the video, cheers.

[@MrCerberum]

Italy here, we're waiting for you!

[@rogerthat918]

I just noticed you're in Florida .🙏I hope you haven't gotten sick and nothing stops this paint society.

[@PaintSociety]

Nothing will!!!

[@canadiandriftergolfer8264]

Lmfao 7:47 😂😂🙌🏽 thanks for the painting tips.

[@thomashuskey3531]

Dude , you are awesome ! You're a very great instructor . And your taste in music is also great !!! Keep up the outstanding work man ! Thanks !

[@MarkSexton887]

From start to finish.what a great job prep and finish.👌looking forward to seeing more.

[@gainesinlife]

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I was so excited, thinking I was going to see some dent removal.... Then all my dreams were crushed LOL great video as always!!

[@PaintSociety]

I feel yea! I’m a county teacher for an elementary school and I work the night shift at the dealership. Sometimes the guys get to the cars before to help move things along. Basically they got from the behind the panel and pushed it out and stud welded the lows. I’m going to try and get some dent removal content!

[@kleekboop]

I actually wanted to see the method you used you use to remove the Dent. Throughout the years I have used many different ones. Was interested in seeing which one you used.

[@cliffe5]

Love this style of video! Showing a sped up timelapse is the perfect "lead by example" moment in terms of prep-work and hands on time investment needed to obtain a pro level finish! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnmaddern3519]

Just retired car painter from Australia. I still enjoy painting and buy, paint and sell cars as a hobby. enjoy your content Brian, new sub

[@JOEGGGJOE]

I sweat a lot too. I don’t swat, I rain. Nice job man.

[@noyb7214]

Nice work. I’m painting my wife’s Honda Civic quarter panel with rattle cans Thanks for the tips.

[@davidkindle6231]

Super cool. I'm learning a ton watching these videos. I'm sure you have probably answered this question million times, so I apologize in advance. Why wait to put the first base coat before sanding the nibs? Why not sand them in the sealer coat?

[@anthonyhavic3251]

I go bak 2 ur video's 4 reference I'm pikken up tips all the time and I've been painting 4 a long time self taught I glad u make the video's.

[@npjsog1732]

Don’t overthink it 👍🏽🔥it’s just paint 👍🏽🔥fantastic job!!

[@PaintSociety]

That’s the motto !!!

[@radb0253]

Another awesome job done Brian, love how meticulous you and Adam are with your work. 2 very understated channels that's for sure 👌🏻

[@PaintSociety]

radb 02 thanks! I guess it’s the little guys putting out the detailed content. So hard to get discovered. I appreciate your view and your like!

[@radb0253]

All you can do is keep doing what you're doing nd hope for the best matey. Some of my favourite channels on KZbin these days have low subs.....really dont get it 🤔

[@PaintSociety]

radb 02 thanks. I’m really Hoping I can grow. I have a ton of knowledge to share!

[@sherman5178]

All dry polishing systems 👍 I am a car painter from Thailand At my garage, I use the sikkens AkzoNobel color system as well. Techniques for smooth painting Your work is excellent.

[@my08lowpar59]

You're the smartest to ever do it!

[@arthurresendez]

Oh by the way, I'm LITERALLY watching your videos while I'm sitting at work while my job flashes. 😅

[@bigraphcarpainter5392]

With you Brian I believe I'll be the best painter in Kenya 💕💕

[@robertcharlton1551]

So a clear base should be used when painting more then one door along with the base coat mixed 1:1? Before the clear coat? I have two doors with my blend going forward on the fender so the clear base coat would be over all surfaces. Thanks Brian. I learn a lot on your videos!!!

[@love2beachbum]

Just curious, I always prefer to use wet paper. It seems to cut down my dust issue. And to me it’s just all-around cleaner. Do you ever use wet paper?

[@novinnovations4026]

Wet paper definitely keeps the dust down and the work area cleaner, but it's slower, and some people decide to trade dust for saving time. That's really the main difference. Both ways work!

[@ricky9366]

I'm Jamaican too. Good job Brian. I've almost watched all the videos.

[@PaintSociety]

Mario is pretty cool!!

[@georgemichaels2325]

One technique I used for fast repair is I would buy some plastic molding strips cut from 18" to 36" and strike off my Bondi 2 times like a guy doing stucco work. Less sanding straighter finish. About 45 minutes for dent that size. 3 ft was good for Old school quarter panels. One wipe to fill. Second glaze for transition covering all feather edge full pass left to right. I've filled van cargo doors end to end in just over one hour.ready for priming.

[@alfonsograjeda6673]

THANKS FOR YOUR CLASS BRYAN, WE LEARN A LOT WITH YOUR VIDEOS. THANKS A LOT.

[@srinathcv5978]

I came across your channel while I was looking for fixing scratches on my car. Quite educative. And, that dent you are talking about- it is so small 😅

[@billbliss2500]

Brian, How may hours did you have in it totally? When I watch you clear coat it amazes me how many passes you make without it running on you! Crazy! Love the finished look!

[@patricksantana3337]

If you ever take your car to a reputable body shop for repairs and they quote you a price that you think is way too high, at least now you know why. The amount of time, effort and craftmanship required has been demonstrated here quite accurately. This is how the good shops do it.

[@francescobaiano1770]

hello, I follow you from Italy .... we are in quarantine and I have a lot of free time, too much ... and only now I have seen this video of yours, interesting and good ... and ... I discovered that you are Italian of origin !!

[@PaintSociety]

Yes Italian is my origin. Greetings my brother!

[@panelesswindowcleaning7914]

It is interesting I took collision repair school about 20 years ago and worked in the industry for 3 years. The process is the same as what I learnt . We used to finish to 180 before etch primer. Looks like you just go straight to 2k high build primer. Anyhow great work love the videos.

[@robertcharlton1551]

I never heard of clear base coat. Is their color in it or is it clear? Thanks for your teaching while working.

[@MelnicMechanicalGarage.]

The Italian guy Brian!!! Love it 😂 👍🏻

[@davida871]

Since there was a lower body line would you recommend a piece of tape on the line to help accentuate that line, or is there a better trick?

[@toycoma98]

Did you use regular carwash soap before it went in the booth? After sanding nibs off base coat with 3000 did you just wipe it off with tac rag?

[@W333dm4n]

very nice work. Dent pulling is an art of its own.. theres guys in russia that would pull that dent out with a spotter so nice. and then braze it with lead. it would just need a skim coat of glaze. People treat cars with a lot more care there are people who take their repair skill to another level as well. spotter they use is called pilot

[@nasilemak868]

17:46 When in doubt, set a fixed White Balance in your camera, lol

[@michaelmiller1109]

Watching your videos to binge and then off and then back to small binges and cycle repeats. Great work. What I am learning is that every surface has imperfections. Is there a scenario where factory finishes included a filler of sorts?

[@ssceverythingcummins2985]

Man your a natural on camera awesome videos . Nice blend !

[@PaintSociety]

Yes. Enjoy being in front of the camera

[@dongil123]

If going through insurance claim then replace, but if customer is paying out of his/her own pocket money is always the issue, absolutely there is nothing wrong with these kind of repairs, in fact I kind of like the challenge now and then, but stretched metal is a real pain in the ass. Glad I subscribed awesome channel 👌

[@nighthawkj30A4]

I wonder if Spot weld dent removal method would be good to do.

[@miranderm1]

oh man- wicked n wild video-appreciate it Sir Bryan-you da painter -respects!

[@77petesgarage]

When using the air blower to get the dust of the door, it would be very wise to keep wearing that 3m mask. That dust wont damage your lungs right away, it will destroy it 10-15 years down the road. Your health should be priority #1, when you have to get surgery it's way too late. Health > productivity

[@PaintSociety]

You’re right. I need to focus on this more

[@rogerchristeson]

What type of soap do you prewash with prior to priming/painting. Im sure you've mentioned this before but i wasn't sure. Love your content. Thanks for all of your hard work putting these video edits together.

[@edwunmartinez7720]

What you did you blended the the door with basic color so in your final code the painting will watch both doors an the fender nice

[@qaqa3180]

26:39 I feel like I miss a very important step. I can hear you saying something but the music is very overpowering. 28:12 using the tack cloth do you ever worry about leaving some of the stuff that makes the tack cloth tacky on the panel? I notice in some stops when I use a tack cloth I can see some shine in some spots from the cloth and I then find my self light sanding them areas to make sure my paint sticks. I always wondered if I should be doing that or not...

[@novinnovations4026]

This is dependant on what brand tackrag you are using. Some are better at not transferring the tack material to the panel than others. You taking the extra time to sand the shine spots to ensure proper adhesion shows you care about your work! But it may or may not be an extra step you are doing that isn't necessary, and this could save you more time if you didn't have to do it. You could test on a test panel if the paint adheres properly without the resanding step and go from there! Hope that helps, even though I'm a year late

[@bruceturek262]

Nice job you definitely got it down You make it look easy

[@christinebennett2706]

Big up Mario. All pain society video yaadman reach inna. Issa good look!

[@nevillebaldacchino3029]

Good job 👍 professional , every time I learn something new! Thanks Brian .

[@nevillebaldacchino3029]

Brian can I mix the water based colour with clear Cote that have hardener based to bland ??

[@PaintSociety]

Nope

[@nevillebaldacchino3029]

@@PaintSociety wat time of paint I have to use?

[@hounddog7256]

They say that watching paint dry is boring.... but I haven't found that with Brian's vids... 👍

[@dannyr333]

I know we prime walls or cars so that the base coat color as well as paint chemical can adhere better but is there any other reasons why we prime? That base sealer u used that was the cars color or close to it... That was to me essentially a primer coat. God I hate priming it feels like such a waste. Is there something Im missing why primer is needed. Like I guess for body filled dents those 3 to 4 coats of primer really safeguard and provided layers from any of the paint color going into body filler. Anyways just writing out loud I guess

[@john1644]

God, this takes me back to working in a shop. I'm curious, how much, if you were to ballpark, would it be to start up a basic garage, paint booth, paint rack, and everything? Is it realistic for a first time owner?

[@armory3379]

Stay on focus, you make a really good job , just not like last 20 year’s ago and as you know! Today we have a better tool’s and product.

[@-_-John-_-]

26:39 Great explanation! 😂

[@ksrad7508]

Absolutely awesome job 👍

[@mini_special]

Now I know why you like the Iwata so much: because you are Italian! Just kidding, it’s because it’s a great gun!

[@pottspotts]

Hey Brian, man thanks for all your help with my Caddy rebuild. Yo, you should update all of your videos with Amazon affiliate links to the products you use. I would have already clicked like 10 of those links.

[@alimabrahim1643]

Did you use interface pad with 320 thank you

[@Coodeville]

Did you have to sand the clear of the back door and front fender when you did the blend?

[@PaintSociety]

Yes of course

[@itownrecords1108]

Do you only sand down and bondo dents or the whole car?and how can I get paint to match my vehicle

[@bcichowski22]

Great job but can u explain more about clear base is that just a color blender?

[@surrfer990]

If my sealant has some rough spots, should I wet sand it at about 600?

[@arthurresendez]

Dear Brian, what percentage of vehicles do you wet sand and buff?

[@oscardominguez998]

Hi Brain I'm new beginner show me how to prepare the paint before painting a car

[@spoiledingredients6537]

Kinda wanted to see the hammer and dolly work

[@gregorypetschauer154]

Can yo talk about how you keep your body lines straight and looking original when filling a dent along the body line. I always struggle with this.

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

beautiful job, great teaching Brian. Thanks

[@garyscholvin9792]

do you ever reduce your clearcoat? i started doing that and my finish products are much flatter.

[@brianowens2943]

Brian could you please tell me what are the components that you use to make sealer we don't use sealer in Ireland we prime sand and then do the wipe down and paint

[@anthonywilson5858]

in england we use wet on wet instead of wet on wet

[@joshuabalden3090]

Question 1, Is the color build sealer an akzo product? I've been using lesonal for about two years now and we only have white and black primer/surfacer to shade the sealer ratio. Color build seems like a much more efficient option. Question 2 did you learn using the blending additive before the application of sealer in the sikkens product training class? Lesonal has the same products but in the training course the instructor only mentioned to use the blending solvent at the edge of the sealer overspray prior to the application of blending additive. The way you demonstrate seems alot more efficient, and so long as proper flash times are respected there shouldn't be the problem of overloading solvents?

[@PaintSociety]

Color build system is available with sikkens mm2.0. So much more efficient. All my methods are self taught. I like to use the blending additive first because that sealer will leave a real dry edge. To help melt that further I’ll use the high temp reducer to melt away the edge. Just give proper flash times and you won’t have any issues.

[@LeeRiddiough]

would have been nice to see the process of kicking out the dents old boi .. great channel by the way

[@PaintSociety]

I’m sorry. My buddy fixed it while I was off site and I came back and missed the footage

[@LeeRiddiough]

@@PaintSociety thanks for the reply

[@billthompson9595]

Again an excellent tutorial. Could you mention what paint tips and pressure for blending a paint and clear please. thank you

[@PaintSociety]

Yes bill next video

[@husky1232]

Great job didn't know you can get a clear base that's something knew which I never tried a. And then I believe you said you mixed clear base and the base colour of the car. Something knew Thanking you for the video

[@PaintSociety]

Yes! It’s going to help your blends a lot!

[@yankey_45]

I love this job very much .. I’m now learning how spraying is done 🙏God help me

[@blowme5150]

Dude you have to be a skilled mother to blend how you did that!!! That was fucking good!!

[@levelman4214]

Brian, Question did you clean panel with anything after wet sanding the basecoat?

[@jacksonmeyers9143]

lets get paint society more views and subs so Brian can connect w/ his Italian roots ! lol!

[@dannyruijters1218]

Nice job man. Greetz from holland

[@AlCatrraz]

QUESTION:: If I sand the panel down but not to bare-metal... just to the PAINT LAYER ITSELF, should I use PRIMER at all? Or should I sand it down to BARE METAL even if it doesn't seem necessary? The top of my BLACK car showed some deterioration of the clear coat and a few RUST spots... I sanded it down with 600 GRIT wet/dry and it is now smooth and nice but still shows a layer of the old paint ... should I just paint over it or use PRIMER? I have SELF ETCHING PRIMER.... I cannot afford a painter... lol THANX

[@PaintSociety]

If there is rust and fading paint it is best to take it down to metal. Self etch it and then 2k primer it

[@AlCatrraz]

@@PaintSociety THNX!

[@ahmedalturky8532]

You do great work and inspire me to do better. But whats the deal with that lovely Integra in the backyard, Type R??

[@PaintSociety]

Check out my library! I have a video on it!

[@northwestoff-roadopportuni7176]

Looks amazing Brian!

[@johns4384]

How much time was spent repairing versus replacement, or just skinning? Gotta play that numbers game. We're always looking for away to get more cars thru the booth. Keep in mind, never lose the repair skills by replacing everything. One day you may have to repair a panel, because it's an old classic you want to restore, and that's all you have.

[@PaintSociety]

John, I always prefer to replace, it’s just easier and honestly I feel like it makes for a better repair because nothing is ever going to be perfect once you have a decent amount of Bondo on the Finish. I do agree it’s good to have the skills but replacing is just 10 times quicker and more efficient. Unfortunately the insurance company would not replace the door.

[@stupid48]

Love your videos. I'm sure you've mentioned it before but what is that blue thing that looks like a heat gun?

[@PaintSociety]

removes static

[@mikeleonard8031]

You should do a course in panel beating.There is better ways of taking dents out.I like your paint jobs .Excellent.

[@monzarace]

One more like to make you go to Italy ;) Anyway, a LOT of good videos on how to paint etc. I am thinking of maybe painting my Lotus Esprit. It's a composite car, so do you have any tips for preventing the chemicals for the composite going through the paint over time, as can sometimes be seen? Kind regards.

[@PaintSociety]

Epoxy is great. It is epoxy primer. It’s a great Barrier. Hope this helps

[@praxedisgonzalez8897]

What was the sandpaper you usted to sand the door and fender? Nice job

[@PaintSociety]

To scuff. 800

[@tabasamashfaq1680]

I'm a bit confused what is clear base?

[@paulh7631]

One direction sanding is not my preference i rather x block pattern while blocking for me ensures a true flat surface

[@taratorrington6352]

Can u tell me what that black powder call that U put in between sanding the primer

[@PaintSociety]

Guide coat dry

[@GladiadorGaming]

Great video! What DA sander did you use to sand the primer at 12:22 ? I know the DA use to prep for paint is softer then the one used for body work. Thanks in advance!

[@PaintSociety]

Great question. You have three options. 3/32 throw. Ultra fine. Leaves very small sand scratches. Ideal for paint prep/color sanding 3/16 general all around good sander which can cut filler and prep for paint just fine, which is what I used here 3/8 bigger through, leaves deeper scratches. Ideal for leveling off a lot of filler. Hope this helps

[@GladiadorGaming]

Paint Society thanks so much! This helped a lot. Thanks!

[@klowenstein434]

what is the product code of the clear base ?

[@mrg8846]

Brother love your videos ! One question... why did you use the block sander instead of the (d a sander.. ) ?

[@PaintSociety]

Hi. It flattens out the panels. You need to block so it’s not wavy

[@earlwilson9081]

you do good jobs,you can tell its fun not work by your voice,and donnt over think it,its only paint,,,,but did you ever make a big mistake painting,,we would like to know,,,and if so please explain,,because one man mistakes is a bigger lesson for others ,on what not to do,,,,lol,,you know what i mean,,,,keep up the good teaching.

[@PaintSociety]

I love what I do! Thanks for noticing and being a part of the channel!

[@verdantacres4460]

Great process and great results.

[@keepingitreel9573]

Good stuff. I would like to know how long did you wait before you sanded the first base coat

[@PaintSociety]

20 min

[@keepingitreel9573]

@@PaintSociety thanks for the additional info

[@mrj2904]

Hi Bryan big fan of your vids you’ve helped me learn loads. Keep up the great content ! Just a question you mentioned the camera unfortunately didn’t record the final blend of base-coat. What was it you did exactly as I couldn’t wrap my head around it. Sorry if it’s a daft question ! Also is it possible to blend well without a clear base coat being applied ? Thanks !

[@novinnovations4026]

There's a couple ways/techniques to blend a panel, so I couldn't speculate on exactly what his technique was to blend this specific job. But to answer your second question, yes you can achieve a good blend without the need for clear base or spot blender products. Just takes more finesse, that comes with experience. Keep painting out there!