How to Blend Car Paint Like a Pro

In this video, I will be discussing how to blend car paint over repairs. If you have ever had to repair a dent or scratch on your car, you know that painting over the repaired area can be a tricky process. If not done correctly, the paint can stand out and look noticeably different from the rest of the car's surface.
I will cover the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and seamless blend of car paint over repairs. From preparing the surface to applying the paint, I will walk you through the process and provide tips and tricks along the way.
I will also be discussing the importance of color matching and using the right tools and materials for the job. With the right approach and attention to detail, you can achieve a professional-looking finish that will make your car look as good as new.
Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or a professional mechanic, this video will provide you with valuable insights and techniques to help you achieve a flawless paint job on your car. So, sit back, relax, and learn how to blend car paint over repairs like a pro.

[@DanneyTanner]

One very important technique you need to do when spraying clear coat or paint is never pull the trigger of the gun facing directly towards the surface you are spraying when you begin your stroke. You can end up with lines or spatter in the paint. Or worst-case runs. Gun needs to always be moving while the paint is coming out. The gun should start off the panel or at least hold the gun sideways so it's not a direct shot at the panel. This technique should also be practiced when you release the trigger also. Turn the gun away from the panel before the trigger release.Ive been painting cars for about 45 years.😊

[@coffeesleeves]

It may sound like a minor thing, but totally valid! You can see the muscle memory in professional painters do exactly this movement automatically. Great tip!

[@jackiefergusson9779]

I'm having an issue with getting used to doing that, so here I am lol.

[@mickonewell1596]

Years of paint meaning nothing without results.. he been paint for years I’m sure he find what work for him now also he clearly started clear before the panel the video is edited that’s why it look like he started on the panel if you stop the video where it switches to the clear coat clip you can see it had clear already he just did not show exactly when he started if you know anything about editing you have to sometime start a new clip when you already few seconds in to have smooth transition if not you will see a slow motion in the video that’s normally don’t look right I been painting for over ten years your point is valid but at the end of the day what I learn about this industry just find what work best for you because what you saying to not do someone else might find that work better for them being a collision painter I don’t care for runs because when you know how to get them out you stop worrying about them obviously no one wants run but it’s not a headache like when you never know how to get them out all the way me personally once’s it’s not on a edge I’m good.. in this industry there is no wrong or right way if we getting the same results it’s just what works best for you

[@louisjones9231]

Also distance away from the panel. Good way to measure, is by doing this 🤙🏻 finger to thumb distance from panel

[@KevinSoupy]

I screenshot this and added it to my beginners guide. I always see the technique you were talking about, but I never understood the calculated movements. Thank you.

[@mwnciboo]

It is so process driven, 90% prep 10% spraying. Amazing video.

[@krazypeople4]

Hey Dave, I've been watching your videos for just over 11 years at this point and all I can say is thank you for continuing to upload amazing videos. Too many more years to come, cheers.

[@ScratchyBaws]

Wow! 11yrs and the bastid couldn't even reply or give you a like.....🤣

[@testmcgee9230]

Excellent video! I’ve watched countless KZbin auto paint videos that claim to be about blending but they don’t give any info on the strategy or what blending even is. Great job here!

[@Nialsy999]

Amazing skills and talent...and he is kind to his mum.

[@aus-rider]

Dave charges his mum double 😂

[@paulsefton69]

You have been the best at explaining how to do this on KZbin. Can't believe you are still going. I've been checking out your vids for ages. Thanks man

[@polhomarkho5229]

Thanks a lot for your clear videos! As a total beginner, I really enjoy the detailed explanations. It helps a lot building confidence to try it!

[@JustPassingBy334]

Thanks to you I was able to DIY and save thousands of dollars! You're the best!!

[@ravs4200]

Another fantastic tutorial from the master. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mindtrivia154]

Thanks for clearing everything up! Now I'm confident to do a minor paint + clear fix.

[@timdark8071]

Perfect. Thank you. This is what I've been looking for. Wish me luck.

[@positiveaspect5730]

Thanks Dave.....amazing video.. super comprehensive.... I'm glad VG paints actually has all the stuff you use. I will make the few extra km drive to get the gear from you guys. I hope the shop advice is as good as yours. I know the rest of the world doesn't live in Sydney but it would be awesome if you did a product list (and links) to all the gear used on the video description.

[@raalaa121]

For some one in the automotive spraying industry around all these chemicals, your skin is immaculate mate. You look like you have a easy, clean job working in a office all day.

[@leadfootrich2498]

Awesome vid. Fun to watch. Thanks for teaching us man 🤙

[@EssexSilvering]

Brilliant advice and great to watch as always with your videos. I have been doing the first example on this video, I prefer to flatten the whole panel then final stage to lacquer the whole lot to blend. Thanks for sharing.

[@gixer0787]

Short, clear, instructive, good job 😊 

[@Enjoytheinbetween]

Thanks! That really helps me out as I keep practicing.

[@maxmiles7872]

Learnt a lot from you today so thanks for your tutorial. Presented very well

[@davechapman7735]

very well explained and great work, thanks for showing us. cheers NZ

[@kameronday7645]

Thanks for the refresh sir!!

[@marcgeorge4145]

This is the right video I needed to see to help me repair a ding on my Indian Roadmaster motorcycle saddle bags. I very picky on how my cycle looks. Thanks.

[@user-bd1ei1iv2l]

I used to Have a Body Shop. EXCELLENT VIDEO!

[@pjwhalen5104]

Extremely well presented! thank you

[@jublywubly]

You do incredible work.

[@robertcharlton1551]

Thanks for blending lessons. I need all I can get

[@kevinb6253]

This is an amazing video, thank you so much for your help

[@jonnightrain]

Thanks for the tips, helped me a lot.

[@scottymac734]

Excellent presentation. Right to the point on every detail with very good video, commentary and descriptions. Thank you.

[@22kpar1xcyberdyne9]

Whoa! First time blending paint. I usually do full on custom paint. I never thought to scuff paint with green brillo pad and buffing compound, plus I always was afraid of the hard line clearcoat. Thanks!!!

[@curlymyhero]

Great video! Thx 4 your time!

[@brettc1827]

I wanted to fix a dent and repaint the Area, but now i can live with it 😂 awesome work!

[@javierrflores]

Great content thank you for the upload!

[@konstantinmoraglis5300]

Thank you for this great video.

[@danielborth7753]

Sounds great you did beautiful good job my job was a bit different I repainted the quarter panel one fender and bumper but you can tell I have brand new paint extremely shiny compared to the old can I still blend it with polishing and buffing and wax

[@PaintFlow292]

Thanks for this great video mate

Wow, that clear coat did not require any cutting compound or polish. Looks awesome straight from the gun.

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

that clear had massive orange peel

[@ACA332]

Learned a lot from this, thank you.

[@steveguest8028]

Great video Dave cheers 👍

[@Taubenshit]

well explained ... great video 🤘

[@mber159]

Awesome video!!!

[@nationwideofficial7201]

Thank you for the Explaining All tips & tricks

[@shot-agar7633]

Nice video, im starting to understand how painting works. Thanks a lot

[@rosenbergauto3202]

thanks for the information

[@ignacioromero5014]

Great Clean Work!

[@kennybrudnicki]

Awesome lesson man!

[@ghorbanalirazmjou8591]

Thanks متشکرم از شما آقای محترم

[@CaptainSuperFantastic]

Amazing video. Thank you!

[@albertorangel2940]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@Glen911porsche]

What a well made extremely informative and instructive video! Excellent information 👍🏼

[@PedroGonzalez-yr7nw]

Great class...thanks

[@jefferyhenley2540]

So what I’m hearing and seeing is, I can’t half ass it. 😂

[@nathanmurdock3213]

This is a really great video. Well done!!

[@bryanbradley3135]

Great video man.. subscribed.!

[@racheljones5616]

Great video, thanks

[@dirkstellmacher423]

This is a realy helpfull Video. Thank you.

[@hbrannerudbrannerud6554]

Very informative! Wish I was nearby so I could pay you a visit! Cheers from Sweden in North of Europe.

[@azzyzz5214]

Cheers mate. Legend

[@CarRestorations5150]

Great vid! 👌

[@f00tyfr33k]

Thorough and very structured. New ti your channel but im hooked Sprayed (cans) my first part panel today with great success Aside from my car apparently havinf a respray in the oast because the colour is wayyyy too different lol

[@In_love_with_music]

Love your videos

[@stronghikmah530]

Love painting.

[@russelblackwell6041]

great video i think i can now do my car which is a white pearl thanks

[@arthurfenech402]

I am from Malta nice job well-done 10q 4 your information

[@tedc9306]

Just subscribed, ty for ur time

[@bobbyserchion]

That's pretty good job 😊

[@DN-yv3gq]

Wow, that's pretty cool

[@muhammadramzanj]

Hi sir nice job thanks for informative video have a nice day

[@rico1dennie704]

Many thanks brother.

[@optimoprimo132]

Nice work.

[@jesustrujillo4322]

very helpful tips

[@hasanmahdi992]

Good job

[@badass1g]

Damn that’s really impressive

[@cryptokingz_Ck]

Great video

[@firstnationsindian8062]

Wax degreaser before sanding. Always!! Keeps the oils from being pushed in when sanding. Thanks for the vid.

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Plus spreading the grease and wax I would think too.

[@kf91274]

New to the Channel here. Great video

[@johnclark1925]

Bless our mums… always a source of bodywork projects… 😂👍❤️❤️❤️

[@vicosee4439]

Amazing

[@jefffrazee4173]

Really appreciate the succinct how to video. Your paint gun looks like a mini with mini paint cup? What model of gun is it and to do these small touch ups, what air pressure are you running at the gun?

[@Realyouthtv]

Good morning im new here watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@toanle9594]

Love your video, Dave. I was wondering if you do smash and repair services as well?

[@MePeterNicholls]

You are great

[@alwinalex4137]

Awesome video brother.. urs is the best painting informative video in the KZbin... I watched around 20 videos about car painting.. so I can say urs is the best...God bless

[@Steve-cs3tt]

Great video thanks. So after completing both of these examples you are not polishing at the end ?

[@kevinkev1530]

Awesome

[@WilHall]

Very nice work ,A 1 Mate... A 1 :)

[@santosbanuelos6661]

Thank you

[@kenknowles8209]

High quality

[@stevenmchenry9276]

Nice video

[@armychris9148]

This job is beautiful my question I see you did this without a drop coat a.k.a orientation coat is that correct ?

[@rashaadsujee1518]

Hi great work, just 1 question do you buff after final spray work

[@nacionreparacion]

When you apply the upol9 blender, is the product only landing on scuffed area or is it applied over unscuffed factory clear coat? Thankyou great video.

[@LarryLinton]

You can see why paint jobs are expensive...no fool could do this . Awesome work

[@shahhosein3686]

Great Video! What plastic body filller are you using?

[@jordanhanson316]

I think going over the clear blend with 2000-3000 then cut and polish would work as well if it comes out a bit hazy

[@Thedjcodeman]

nice video

[@arthurmeiers1529]

Hello Dave. Nice video! Question what would you do on a red car if repair area is too close to quarter panel. What would you do then!?

[@deedaartyst]

niiiiiiiice👍👍👍

[@johnconroy9555]

Hi Dave I was needing some advice I'm using spray cans and was wanting to know when I use base coat silver can I let it dry completely before I apply the candy and then the clearcoat. .john

[@simonwallace699]

Great video as always. I've used the tips and techniques I picked up from your videos to do a really good blended repair and paint + clearcoat of a Jet ski hull. Non professionals wouldn't even notice the repair if I didn't tell them about it. Thanks Dave!

[@ghaithalshorafa6573]

This is an easy job😁