DIY Raptor (bed liner) paint job, how to make it look SMOOTH!! Fine texture - 4WD EP 8

[@RoamLyfe]

introducing ‘Coal’ the patrol! Thanks everyone for the name suggestions in the previous video!

[@brucebaxter6923]

wonder how well the mud washes off?

[@GABTICO94]

Hi, can you list the pressures used to get the smoothest texture?

[@kingnasty5381]

How many bottles it took mate

[@akakamyk]

Color description: AGIP GRAY DARK A7 from Catalog of OIL INDUSTRIES = Color match marker GRA.0480. Source GlobalMix Online Decoded from print screen RGB #4C5050 which coresponds to RAL 7043 but this is my guessing Mixture from video: (1000ml Raptor Color + Hardener) shake, + 100ml Dark Gray shake, + 150ml thinner shake Gun tip: 1.8mm, base pressure 30psi

[@JasonWard-qh2ku]

You are a champion

[@JasonWard-qh2ku]

So 1.8mm nozzle?

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

You're the real hero. No idea why some of these guys make a video like this and then ignore any questions about the color code...

[@NOSChild350]

What type of thinner did you use to reduce the raptor liner ?

[@akakamyk]

@@NOSChild350 Author of the video used universal 2k thinner, but if you will look for "RAPTOR TINTABLE data sheet" Upol is recommending usage of their own product named "SYSTEM 20 - S2044 Fast Drying Universal Thinner"

[@hankgs]

I've done one with Raptor liner and 6 vehicles with Monstaliner... both are similar. The biggest take away is prep, prep, prep... overlap your spray patterns to avoid the dreaded 'tiger striping" and keep a small amount of product and a small artist brush for touch up once you peel off the tape... There are always a few holidays. Good luck!

[@hawkpride52]

This turned out great. Any chance you could share the color code for the tint that you used?

[@jokerkdd1]

Curious on the PSI , gun tip and what was the ratio to thinner ? What colour was this ?

[@Raven-cf5qd]

I don't understand why people dislike raptor paint it looks cool and unique it suits 4wds really well in my opinion I like the smooth roughy look rather than just boring old smooth glossy paint

[@WilliamMunny-d8s]

I did this about 10 yrs ago but never did much prep work. it lloked great at first but dirty spots started coming off after few yrs after ten yrs i t was getting worse. live n learn do it right the first time

[@Liberty4Ever]

That gray is the exact color I want for my Daihatsu Hijet 4WD mini truck that's on its way from Japan. The mini truck is white and I'm painting the exterior and interior gray. If that job goes as planned, I'll probably use black bed liner on the outside of my black 2005 4Runner so it matches the door jams. I want the mini truck pickup bed to be rough textured and everything else to be a much smoother surface finish, so thanks for showing the top loading spray gun with thinned urethane for a smoother finish. Raptor has flecks of rubber so there is a minimal texture, but Monstaliner has no texture additives. The texture is a function of the application method, so in theory I can thin it and get a smooth paint finish, with multiple coats for a thick durable coating with consistent color throughout for scratch resistance, chip resistance and overall durability.

[@terrain1058]

been pumped to watch this will write more when its finished haha

[@lincolnredmond8650]

surely a similar series after the GU build??

[@terrain1058]

Lincoln Redmond yeah might have to build a GQ winch truck or something!! :)

[@RoamLyfe]

Do it do it do it!!!

[@Instinct_media]

dude this looks insane, i normally hate raptor not a big fan of the real gritty look but this has me converted

[@RoamLyfe]

Me too mate! I’m super happy how it turned out!

[@Eye_4_An_Eye]

to anyone wondering...YES you can clearcoat rino if you dont want to lose that shine over time.

[@airselectricalcontractors842]

if you go raptor and not happy whats involved in going back and what does it takr to keep the shine ????? - cheers

[@Wildersport]

I am planning on doing the light tan, whatever color they call that on my 93 Ford Econoline 250 Sportsmobile. I love the idea of being able to lay this down nice and smooth... I am not looking for a shiny perfect paint job, but all the truck bed liner jobs look the same, I was just going for the different look... That and I want to put the Sportsmobiile decals back on the van...

[@charlieburrell792]

My weekly stress relief

[@RoamLyfe]

🙌🙌

[@charlieburrell792]

@@RoamLyfe man you have done so well on the patrol I’ve even started to think of doing something like this myself

[@petipichou476]

Beautiful job ! In France it's like that we like raptor liner (fine grain) but they don't want to give their secret to have this grain. It's finaly 15% of dilution and an average distance of a forearm. How many coats to have this result ? Do you obtain the gray expected (with raptor mix and dilution) ? Thanks

[@brookpalmer7959]

Can’t wait to see this put back together with a tray

[@RoamLyfe]

Me too hey!! Can not wait!

[@lennybaldacchino]

LOVELY we did not see close enough how your texture came out loll,we trying to spray our ute holden hx hz,as it stays outside parking,incase some may sabotage the paint unfortunately, otherwise it cost to match the ordinary paint these days as they charge fortune to match otherwise is it not,thanks for that mate i think it will come great, even if it will coat a clear on it, i think i would be more better to me i hope, cheers fellers

[@SWilliams-01]

Hmmm. We are trying this and it looks amazing but when you look down the side of the truck you can see parts that are more shiny than other parts… almost like uneven stripes. We have two more bottles and will try to do a dust coat to eliminate that but this is not as easy as you all made it look. We’ve had nothing but trouble shooting it through a gun like that with a 2.0 tip and it being reduced. Does look cool though

[@terrain1058]

Mate!! What great outcome!! Looks mint as can’t wait to see all the trim back on it!! Legend effort!!

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks mate!! So stoked with the colour hey, couldn’t have been better!!

[@Alwayswatchin2534]

What pleasures did you use? I ask because it came out really nice!

[@Deplorablevet]

Well it's been 3 years is there a update?

[@bradleywilde2353]

Looks mint mate I can't wait to see it when you put it all together.

[@RoamLyfe]

Yeww! Thanks Bradley I can’t wait for it to be done!

[@jordancd3996]

I’m so stoked for this build can’t wait to see this rig done 👌👍

[@matthamilton8268]

looks so bloody good already

[@RoamLyfe]

Looks so sick hey!

[@juzz27]

All that hard work pays off 💥Looks awesome mate.🤙

[@RoamLyfe]

So happy with the outcome! Finally now I get to bolt stuff back on!

[@squirralien1863]

Is the coating just as tough as when it’s sprayed with more texture, I’d love to see a bit of chip and scratch testing on a spare panel

[@JONNYROCKIT99]

Is it just as durable as if it was more gritty? Does apraying it like this lower the toughness of it?

[@coreymayfield4457]

Looks sick man what a beast

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks corey!!

[@MrExpertwelding]

What did you use for reducer? How did it hold up? Looks great!

[@hhyperdd]

Looks SICK AF, man! I'm after a smooth finish when I do my Jeep TJ in OD green.

[@jeremyoshea7941]

I did my O2 Tacoma I have the same texture and it was Tintable I was able to get it done with the adjustable East Wood undercoat gun I really like this product it doesn’t really have any flexibility to it even though my fender flares I did and that’s flexible rigid plastic are used the adhesion helper bulldog stuff but I love this product I did mine in lunar rock which is a 2020 Toyota color I love it great work came out really nice good job guys will be nice to hear I know this video was taken a while back how it’s holding up mines about a year old and it still has that sheen matte finish!

[@glennwebb2807]

Ha ha ha. When you asked Siri it worked on my phone as well good stuff

[@willtalbottt]

farkin beatiful mate keep em comin

[@RoamLyfe]

Yeww! Keen as to get more out!

[@deanchristou9896]

planing on raptoring my ute in the next few weeks and love the colour you wouldn't know the paint code would you ?

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Well done bruvs. Looks minticle

[@RoamLyfe]

Colour is mintastic hey!

[@kyescott-connors1960]

looks the goods man mint job

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks mate!!

[@Instinct_media]

also the new gopro footage quality is wicked

[@seancuffe264]

Looks the goods, well done!

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks Sean!!

[@jimmyotoole5464]

wonderful job lads .im getting my 01 landcruiser ready for much the same paint job with a top loader. i prefer the smooth finish. cheers from Ireland .

[@luket6405]

How’s it coming with your project? Did you spray the cruiser yet? Curious on how it turned out

[@JMC8415]

Finally someone made Raptor look AMAZING and arguably better than Line-X

[@drabigorspins]

I've seen a lot of awesome Raptor with a fine texture. I don't care for the heavier Raptor texture. I've done 2 vehicles. The first was a Jeep. I hated the way the Raptor turned out. Much too thick. The 2nd I did is an Excursion, it turned out great. I thinned it 10%, highly recommended.

[@renner8668]

Nice job, how has it held up ? do you happen to remember your gun setting and tip size ? thanks

[@jethroj4602]

You can thin raptor down with urethane thinner, like a lot! Then your raptor goes further too

[@andrecech7254]

Whats psi did ya shoot it at, looks good

[@skitzy8189]

Nice work, have to ask were did you get the paint from to mix with the raptor? Y I ask is the product says to Acrylic paint..

[@RoamLyfe]

I got it from a paint shop, it’s just the tint that you buy apparently not the actuall paint

[@aqeelismail7175]

Hey mate could you explain how you thin the raptor paint 15 percent i didnt catch it in the vid i think im a bit slow sorry haha

[@steepwarrior7394]

What is the mixing ratio and what are all the chemicals used in looking to do this to my truck

[@adventureswiththegaut1718]

What kinda truck is that ? Looks like the Toyotas I use to drive 5200ft ungrounded

[@chrisporter4520]

Looks great! How is it holding up ?

[@asboST185]

Can't find any A7 grey.... you wouldn't mind sharing the color code.

[@GMPowderCoating]

can you give me the run down of your mixture? how much tint? how much thinner that goes with the 1 liter coating and 8 oz hardener

[@codyforbes7670]

What size fluid tip did u have to use to spray that thru hvlp?

[@cbmhuntinfishin9593]

Looks sick. You should try and paint the door handles black and black everything out. Would make it look sick

[@rkl2485]

What pressure was this truck sprayed? Looks awesome.

[@wingandhog]

That truck came out awesome! You should be stoked….. I did a Raptor paint job on a beat up junkyard shell. It looks like new after one year and I get tons of compliments and questions. I am thinking about Raptor’ing my 02 Harley soon. I like the gray color

[@kaseythibodeaux5136]

How has this held up over the years? How’s the durability with it being thinned out like this??

[@jackworkman1999]

Bloody awesome, I’m planning on painting my wagon once I do the space cab chop Marco grey raptor coat, bloody keen to see the rest Cheers 🍻

[@RoamLyfe]

That sounds epic! I freaking froth the space cabs!

[@jamesdoughty2227]

You should do a tutorial/video on KZbin. There are hardly any videos of how to chop a car. Planning to do it myself one day and would love to get a proper explanation of how it’s done.

[@jontruax1]

I know yall did this a while ago but what size tip was used in that gun? I live in the states and wanna do my 99 suburban and want a smooth finish.

[@bladebiker100]

how much pressure did you use on the first coat and how much on the dust coat?

[@garybrady7245]

Did you have to reduce it any? I have some slow urethane reducer i can use and what size tip did you use on the gun?

[@elliefairhurst1235]

Can you tell me how much thinner and colour you put in each Litre of raptor please

[@destinationoverland2831]

Hello from the states! How many coats did you have to apply? If I may ask.

[@timyurkovich2412]

What psi should I use to make the liner smooth like urs

[@johnnymills1594]

I've searched and searched. I'm digging this raptor liner. You done one hell of a job. I'll be looking at the rest of this build. Question for you. Do you recommend a person try this with absolutely no experience? I understand all the prep work. It's the painting part for me.

[@RoamLyfe]

There is only one way to get experience 👌👌

[@mattgabbitas1463]

How many litres you used and how many coats?

[@RoamLyfe]

Lost track of the coats but I used 4L of raptor for the cab

[@juniorbaez732]

How’s it holding up ?

[@andrewshepley7751]

i love when you thin out raptor. looks mint mate

[@RoamLyfe]

Looks insane thinned our!!

[@andrewshepley7751]

@@RoamLyfe what is the colour code you flicked it in?

[@rampartcountyfiredepartmen9497]

What size was the tip of the spray gun?

[@jcmedia_1138]

The utes looking the bloody goods now 👌🏻 loving the dance moves bro 😂😂

[@Jamesmark72]

What psi and reducer amount did you end up with?

[@huntinginaust.6463]

Looks sweet 👍

[@maddyn93]

Came out mint 👌

[@RoamLyfe]

So happy!!

[@maddyn93]

@@RoamLyfe can’t wait to see all finished

[@nightrunnernightrunner2474]

Great build champ,,

[@ronaldovillamor7792]

Paint looks great...question: how are you going to clean it? What kind of cloth to use...

[@christianwolf68]

more details for the smooth finish please. compressor pressure per stage and any retardants and such i want to do the same thing to my Gen 1 Sequoia

[@martinboyle8793]

Hi guys amazing job I'm currently getting ready to hit my camper, this video has made me think about getting it through my gun instead. (I generally paint waterbase/2k solvent) What paint did you use tint it? I was going to go white but this looks sweet! I have 8 bottles of white raptor thinking about tinting it with 2k jet black to make a grey. What do you think?

[@ricardotuapola4102]

What size was the nozzle on the spray gun

[@adamsankey8702]

Mate she turned out amazing I’m in love with that nardo gray raptor so great work bud she’s gunna be a rig and a half yeww 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🇦🇺🍻👏🏻🐷

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks Adam! So stoked with the colour and the texture!!

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

@@RoamLyfe So, this was "Nardo gray?"

[@ashtonjones2158]

Hey mate thinking Of buying a project Gq ute That needs work, If you don’t mind me asking How much round about did all the paint priming an sanding cost.? Cheers Ashton🍻

[@RoamLyfe]

Hey Ashton, I’d say all up with primer masking tape and all that including the raptor kit I’d be around the 500-600 mark!

[@svenwaitz3660]

I loved the colour I would like to paint my Delica the same colour, I did see you call it A7 not grey. Is A7 the paint code as I can not find it online?

[@liamwaaka8845]

That looks deadly

[@RoamLyfe]

So stoked with it!

[@felipepiovezan6092]

Hey mate, amazing color :) Can you tell me what code color please ? Thanks

[@arnoldojosecandanedojarami3363]

wow it's an impressive color, what color did you use and how much did you dilute it with 🔥

[@OsomaBinWeldin]

How many kits did you use for that truck?

[@bigfella6629]

One 4L kit!

[@louismccully5411]

make the tray the same colour with a black bed, reckon that would look mint

[@RoamLyfe]

That’s actually a pretty solid idea!

[@NISMO-OFFROAD]

absolutely love it.....

[@RoamLyfe]

So happy with the colour!!

[@diegojosuelopezgomez9833]

What type of spray gun were you got it!!?

[@bigfella6629]

Im lloking at doing mu GU Patrol in Raptor. As i want a finer texture like you did for the GQ what reducer did you go with, I couldn't quite make out the label on the can that was on your bench.

[@airselectricalcontractors842]

does raptor need up keep ????

[@mattbender3197]

Well done the old GQ looks great, the hard work in the preparation has paid off, keep up the good work 👍

[@RoamLyfe]

Thanks Matt! Stoked with how it’s turning out!!

[@kilenelson3288]

Hey mate, what size tip did you use in your gun I’m thinking of getting a 2.5

[@bailey2473]

How much did it cost to paint the car

[@RoamLyfe]

Around about $300

[@terajarvie4368]

Wondering what primer was used? Not sure if I missed that in the video, but I'm wondering if it is an important part?

[@face_in_the_crowd]

You really only need primer if you have bare mealtal showing. If not just sand the gloss off and spray the raptor.

[@toddbennett6097]

Awesome job and video. How often did you have to clean your spray gun?

[@RoamLyfe]

Every 1l I cleaned it

[@toddbennett6097]

I'm preparing 5o do my 2000 Tundra 4x4. I'm nervous as hell. Thx

[@willmarks4541]

Normal people: "it's just grey" Patrol owners: "excuse me it's actually A7" Dw bro I appreciate that A7 grey, it's mint

[@RoamLyfe]

😂😂 jeez gonna have to teach that girl of mine!

[@mauriceshaker8667]

Tell me about the paint that you use

[@frankcabrera6319]

Is there like a clear for raptor

[@keilfestin4606]

Can’t wait to see it finished mate . Planning to do it on my GU how much does it all cost for the raptor

[@RoamLyfe]

Was around 250-300$ for the paint and masking etc

[@ianchambers5646]

what psi did you run at the gun and tip size?....Wanting to do my truck with this stuff and am wanting a similar texture to what yours is.

[@RoamLyfe]

Hey mate, 1.8 tip and finished the last texture coat on 26 psi

[@ianchambers5646]

@@RoamLyfe Cheers for the info will save me alot of time messing around with settings to get the same finish:)

[@m.c.2349]

@@RoamLyfe 26 idle or 26 with the trigger pulled?

[@RoamLyfe]

Trigger Pulled my dude!!

[@dejanmiljusevic7959]

looks mintttttttt

[@RoamLyfe]

Minttttty freshhhness

[@Lihamyrsky101]

So whats this color code is. A7 something?🤔