good video but if joe average thinks he can watch this video and have these results he is going to be dissappointed
@guysumpthin2974 Жыл бұрын
@@MrWildwilly48 every great painter started out as an “average joe” , and “Wisdom is more valuable than knowledge” - the owners manual
@marlynbulibuli4989 Жыл бұрын
Sir can i apply for q paiter to you
@bingS4 Жыл бұрын
This "How to Paint a Car at Home" video did a wonderful job convincing me that I never want to paint a car at home. It's so easy! Just do these 400+ steps each of which really requires years of experience to get a decent outcome within a reasonable timeframe.
@kenmastersmaster Жыл бұрын
So go flush away $10 grand for some shop to do it. Perfect time to squander your savings
@stevenpollard5171 Жыл бұрын
This is how to do a first class job! Most home jobs I would bet are done quicker with less steps. This video is daunting to me, too. I wanted a quicker and easier method. Oh well, I am wanting to do an old truck and not a classic. I still need to save up some funds and time for doing a passable job.
@tonybland8684 Жыл бұрын
lol. if you would like me to send you some pic of my first paint job I will. the reason I did it was the shop wanted $8.000.00 and it cost me a little less BUT I can now do it and I will not charge you what your local shop will.
@kristijantandara1682 Жыл бұрын
Because the actual title of the video should've been "how to discourage people into thinking painting at home is way more complicated than it is". Trust me, it doesn't take nearly as much effort, knowledge or equipment to paint a car decently at home.
@camerongallagher9544 Жыл бұрын
This is to get a professional finish, what they don’t say is you could skip sanding steps throughout, also he does say you don’t have to buff. Definitely take your time with body filler but outside of that do what you can.
@MattProfa11 ай бұрын
its so fun to read all the comments about how much work this is haha having worked in an autobody shop ill tell you these guys actully made it sound easier to me.
@eastwoodco11 ай бұрын
We try and be honest and make it approachable. Thanks for the comment.
@wyattoneable Жыл бұрын
I recently paid $6700 to have my truck painted. I thought that was a high price, but after seeing everything that goes into painting a vehicle I won't complain anymore.
@importsstillsuck Жыл бұрын
That's a really good price.
@rogerstephens8980 Жыл бұрын
If they stripped it thats pretty good but if they just sand and painted it single stage thats pretty high.
@vikassm Жыл бұрын
I thought this video was going to be a hack, but these guys are pros! Paint at home? Not me, not in my home, not with the amount of time and effort it took to get there 🤣🤣 That $6700 looks like a really good spend!
@garagepnkoof284 Жыл бұрын
Я крашу авто за 2касаря.
@rogerstephens8980 Жыл бұрын
@@garagepnkoof284 sorry dont read youre language
@8822fitzy Жыл бұрын
You are definitely a straight forward guy. The way you described what, and how you completed each step was amazing! Your probably an amazing teacher! Project turned out amazing!
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We try and support the DIY person by being a reliable source of how-to information.
@PaintSociety Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Beautiful editing and focus on products and procedures. Narration was on point!
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@fabricioemmanuelli1115 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@kenmastersmaster Жыл бұрын
I just need to know if I should use Eastwood clear or finish 1? Which has the best uv protection for the Miami sun?
@Orion_Arts19 күн бұрын
Ive been a house painter for a while now. Every other guy in my family is pretty much a mechanic and i wanna get into painting cars. Been looking for KZbin videos that do it the right way. Seems like most everyone is doing shortcut videos which i dont wanna do. Thanks for doing it the right way.
@eastwoodco19 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Good luck on your journey.
@fredrikandersson3885 Жыл бұрын
This is the video i was seaching for all these years man, finally showing how to go about it with the whole process!!!
@jgriffin9952 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Mark has a way of giving confidence to do any job on a restoration! Been an Eastwood customer since the early 80s working on a 65 Corvair- wouldn't trust anyone else.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
We love Mark!
@eyesalooking Жыл бұрын
I took lots of notes and saved this to my YT library. I have the conditioning tool, roll on epoxy kit and watching every painting video that I can find on YT to get ready to paint my 1985 Jeep J10 pickup. Wish me luck because I am going to need it.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
That's great! Tag us in some progress pics. We're confident if you take your time and go step by step you can tackle this project. It helps to break it into manageable steps so you don't have overwhelmed when your Jeeps in 1000 pieces and half metal. Keep us posted!
@justinreckling643 Жыл бұрын
This video couldnt have come at a better time. Working on a 69 Mustang and planning to do paint myself. I had already been researching Eastwood for supplies and stumbled upon the PDF guide, but seeing it in action along with the “gotchas” made it way more accessible. Great resource.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@ElmutazBakheet4 ай бұрын
These guys deserve 100 star per view, with detailed instruction and tips they added a pdf instructions. Thanks isn't enough
@eastwoodco4 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Hey if you love our detailed videos you can purchase some supplies from us so we can keep making content like this for you.
@tdgarage3 ай бұрын
This is def a "saved" video for me that I use every time I question what I'm about to do or which step. All the information is very helpful for a DIYer. I appreciate the simplified explanation yet detailed information. Not a lot of useless information just straight through on what needs to be done to acheave a quality job. Thanks 👍
@eastwoodco3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment! That is our goal when making this kind of video.
@robertmuniz6469 Жыл бұрын
Just bought an inflatable booth to paint my Acura tsx thanks!!
@jdimeo1966 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Addresses all the basic questions and concerns a 1st timer would have.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@jaybetz20706 ай бұрын
Looks amazing. So much dedication, and craftsmanship. I had a Mazda 3 as this colour. In twilight, misty rain, it became invisible on the roads, unless I put my lights on. So many crashes, were 'they' just didn't see her.
@eastwoodco6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@zedcar7326 Жыл бұрын
So well put together and to the point, bravo! Gives me inspiration for my Z project when the paint process comes along.....
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck on your project.
@marcaube18323 күн бұрын
Loooooved this video. The information shared is top notch. Thanks. This will come in handy when i paint my porsche 914gt. going for single stage to make it easier for me. Thanks
@eastwoodco3 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Let us know how the 914GT turns out!
@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын
At 6:00, a teachable mono ent as the fill has pulled away or feather edged. It looks pulled away that meaning it didn't stick due to sanding (Mechanical Tooth/Pressed hard into first application) or (Wasn't clean or fill had started to set up). Any air sanding after the final coat of clear, is done with a finishing sander with 3/16" orbital action, and an intermediate foam pad and kept moving starting with 1/2" (13mm) thick intermediate foam pad with 1,000 grit. Do not use a regular DA sander if if you have sags, runs or nibs. Use a 2" wooden paint stir struck and fine paper like 800-1,200 grit to remove. Once complete there finish sanders are also sold at HF, so look at specs. A regular DA Sander has a 1/4" orbital action normal sanding. Still, look for a palm sander with 3/16" orbital action being sold under specs. ASE Master Tech since 78, retired.
@boerharms2209 Жыл бұрын
this is a great guide! very clean and professional, and even adressing ways to fix mistakes
@KanakaMaoli1 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job, guy's. Perfection takes a lot of work. Thumbs up on this paint work.
@locotoontv8 ай бұрын
Really great video, most people don’t understand why getting their car painted cost so much. This is truly art. Watching these videos really motivates me in what I do .
@eastwoodco8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yes it's a bunch of work, that's why breaking it into manageable steps is so important!
@Omniverse06 ай бұрын
If you need all that work at the end to fix runs and debris then I'm paying someone else because a "pro" shouldn't be having those problems in the first place.
@terrythomas7906 ай бұрын
@@Omniverse0 That pro, might have spent the prior night drinking, and isnt really focused. Or doesnt like his job, and really doesnt care, because it isnt his car. ,etc. This is why I try to do everything I can myself. Not knocking all pros, but "pros" arent always perfect. Thats with any profession, Take a close look at a newly built home. You will see many flaws if you know what to look for. The average Joe wouldnt know the difference. Ive seen freshly, pro painted collision repairs where the colors dont match, or they dont blend into an adjacent panel, and that makes the new painted repair stick out like a sore thumb. But you paid Pro labor rates for whatever you end up with.
@Jrk450Ай бұрын
This amazing art work….patience of saints….. looks fantastic… better than new ❤
@HafizurRahman-mw8bp5 ай бұрын
O my God so many steps and procedures to go through for 100% perfection. This car paint job looks extremely beautiful.
@eastwoodco5 ай бұрын
It is a lot of work, but that's why it's KEY to break it into manageable steps instead of getting overwhelmed by the scope of the project. Following these steps YOU too can get a great paint job.
@thomaskager59955 ай бұрын
Paint a car
@thomaskager59955 ай бұрын
Procedure after primer dried
@eastwoodco5 ай бұрын
Block with 180, 320, and then finish with 600 grit. Blow off, clean, and tape up for paint.
@bartsarton2212 Жыл бұрын
Great video! You guys know what you're doing! I loved the series with Kevin Tetz doing the Camaro. He's a fellow British Columbia boy, so that's what sold me on Eastwood products.
@TheRaulr1512 ай бұрын
Saved!!! Been using many Eastwood products on my restomod and I’m almost ready for step 1 hear. Will definitely follow these steps. Can’t wait to start!
@eastwoodco2 ай бұрын
That's awesome, we love to hear it! Good luck on the project.
@rcaso9561Ай бұрын
Thank you the clear and thorough explanation of all the step, settings and materials involved.
@eastwoodcoАй бұрын
You're welcome! Good luck on your project!
@PippeML5 ай бұрын
I was feeling brave and eager to paint my own Car... after seeing this I'm backing away from the idea and rather pay an expert for the job... tbh I'm not feeling confident nor skilled enough. Thanks for the video such and eye opener on what goes behind the scenes. Amazing editing too. Kudos!
@eastwoodco5 ай бұрын
Ah well that's not what we like to hear! It IS an in depth process and it takes some time. That's why we break it into more bite-size steps so you don't get overwhelmed with the entire process. But thank you for the compliments! If nothing else you can do your body, work, get it into primer using OptiFlow and then hand it off for final paint if you don't feel comfortable. It will still save you THOUSANDS.
@GlycerinZ3 ай бұрын
i bought your fender roller and it's badass. I decided to spend the extra money over the cheap-o $50 rollers on Amazon because I enjoy good quality and durability, even though it will probably be a long time before I ever use it again. You've certainly earned my trust! Now it's time for sanding and primer.
@eastwoodco3 ай бұрын
That's great! We're stoked to be helping you with your build.
@alancrossley509 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I'm busy with my 1958 MG Magnette, my arms are falling off block sanding is heavy work lol. The part that worries me is having the right place to do the spray job and an extractor fan system and dust prevention and and and...that's the issue most home DIY spraypainters face. To have the proper environment to paint the car and for it to dry without bugs, dust, overspray etc. Looks like I will now have to make a tempory spray booth!
@michaelbyrnes79447 ай бұрын
Drop coat is most important with metallic as your trying to get the metallic to stand up and shine when clear is applied with out dark dead patches along the panel
@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, great edits. However the only thing that makes the hair on my back stick up is wet sanding and buffing after only 2 coats of clear. This is extremely sketchy on a user error stand point (burn throughs) and also a durability stand point. To low of a film thickness with the clear and it will peel sooner than later
@rogerstephens8980 Жыл бұрын
Depends on what clear if you're using a 2 to one high solid expensive clear you get 40 percent urethane a 4 to 1 maby 20 percent urethane cheaper but you need 4 coats to get the same build up . I wouldn't trust 4to1 much about 3 to 5 years. But its easier to spray. Thunder road auto body i use 2 to 1 matrix 3 coats.
@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 Жыл бұрын
@@rogerstephens8980 yea good point 2 coats of a high solids might be ok. Personally I do about 3-4 coats of high solids if I plan to cut and buff.
@rogerstephens8980 Жыл бұрын
@@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 I used to use ppg until I had some cars start peeling and it darkened youre blend on light colors there ppg s solution was to only put 1 coat of clear on youre blend. I don't use ppg any more.
@rogerstephens8980 Жыл бұрын
@@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 I am having trouble getting the matrix 2 t01 I use another on didn'tike it much what do you use . Ther is a shortage of urethane because the government created a shortage of oil.
@kenmastersmaster Жыл бұрын
You need 2 mil to prevent burn through. I guess Eastwood clear is so cheap you can easily put 3-4 coats if you plan to cut and compound? What do you think of finish 1?
@michaelbyrnes79447 ай бұрын
Love the roll on epoxy
@Green69Fish Жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Just what i needed as i tackle my 53 GMC. Very informative and i'll be downloading the pdf. Thanks for putting this out!
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Good luck, send us some pictures when you're done!
@gateaccess818 Жыл бұрын
no way you used a z32 chasis for panel overlap example. lmfao, im watching this to learn to paint my freshly body worked 300zx z32..... universe is wild... thanks for info. desperately needed all in one spot. bad ass!
@juanluispaz6208 Жыл бұрын
I’m working on my 68 c10 paint job that has 3 coats of different paint jobs and This is the video I was looking for very explainable your video gave me more hype on doing it myself I know I won’t get perfect but I’ll learn from it
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
That's the spirit! Nothing more satisfying then see your hard work pay off. It's hard to get anything perfect but you can be proud of your results just the same.
@Aurora-sz1bc Жыл бұрын
I'm not painting a car, but watched this video for fun on my day off lol. Very relaxing and good video.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Stay tuned we'll have another similar video coming out this Saturday!
@pchappy2.0 Жыл бұрын
Great work and appreciate the step by step process. One thing I wish you showed more was how you handled things like those deep inset headlight areas. Obviously that is a hand sand area, and probably hand cut/buff as well. Curious if you followed the same process and if you had any backer to your sand paper and such.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Yes for those tight areas the standard tools don't reach in we worked by hand. You can use a soft block as a backer, or fold the paper on itself. For cutting and buffing the real move is to make sure they come out glossy the first time. You'd maybe be able to get a 3" buffer in there but it would be tight.
@terrythomas7906 ай бұрын
@@eastwoodco Put any rotating tool in the tight area, and if you catch an edge of new paint, F bombs are sure to fly!! Always have a rotating pad turn off of an edge, not into it! You'll learn quick if you did it wrong.
@theguy9234 Жыл бұрын
A S30 Z. Perfect car to show!
@luimackjohnson3023 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this informative video. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!
@eastwoodco3 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@lionelfelix6631 Жыл бұрын
This is the step by step detail I needed. What a GREAT video
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@drew7767 Жыл бұрын
great video i could watch these over and over
@diamonddetails9445 Жыл бұрын
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@paulvitti6826 Жыл бұрын
The best explanation so far in painting a car
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
We're happy to help!
@Austeration Жыл бұрын
Great video, I really enjoyed this even thought it's not my usual viewing choice.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@The_R-n-I_Guy Жыл бұрын
Step 1: have a big, clean garage with lots of tools Step 2: have a great car to start with Step 3: have a LOT of money for parts and supplies Step 4: have plenty of time to work
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Well Car, time, and tools are definitely going to be needed for any project. This car was a basket case when we got it. It got new door skins, lower 1/4 panels, and a ton of metal work. As far as money our step-by-step process will save you THOUSANDS over dropping it off at a shop.
@gomez2724 Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure why a lot of online painter say you don't/can't block epoxy primer, I followed Marks info and it came out great. I assume it's because they mean you can't block it when it first dries, you DO have to wait a couple three days then it blocks like they did in the video.
@putrid2529 Жыл бұрын
Im surprised no one thought of that sanding block before. Genius idea.
@broughxtreme3 күн бұрын
Love the subject vehicle. My 240Z has been sand blasted and epoxy primed, still trying to find the time to finish it. NZ
@eastwoodco2 күн бұрын
That's a great start! Let us know how it turns out.
@tv-ll5bl Жыл бұрын
These videos are great education for everyone, thanks👌
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
That's what we love to hear! We're happy to be a resource for you!
@jlinkels Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha that is a bit of understatement "You can do this at home". Excellent video about an insane number of process steps.
@yohannawakrim2711 Жыл бұрын
Le carrossier est très très très très fort super boulot j'apprécie beaucoup très grand merci à vous monsieur
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Mark did a great job on the car. Merci pour le commentaire! Mark a fait un excellent travail sur la voiture.
@sand0077 Жыл бұрын
Inspirational and motivational, thank you! 🙂
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@btwgarage5265 Жыл бұрын
I own many Eastwood tools and the mpi250 welder keep up good work
@davidsimmon55947 ай бұрын
I'm trying to learn from the videos ..thank yall ..we didn't have you tube bk then
@eastwoodco7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@fabricioemmanuelli1115 Жыл бұрын
This was the best tutorial ever made!
@davidwestbrook26649 ай бұрын
Excellent job! This is on the My Mechanics level, who, by the way, is in the process of restoring a 240Z as well and just prepped his for painting. I'm curious to see if there are many differences in technique. Keep up the amazing work!!
@larylhuntington5398 Жыл бұрын
This is the perfect video. Wanting to paint my 57 Chevy when the bodywork is done. This shows me how. I love this video. Questions though. What exactly is a wet coat or a dry coat and what is the difference between the two? Heard them all my life but never saw the difference. Thank you for this great video.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Lets go in application order. A "Dry" coat is sprayed on and will have limited gloss, low reflection, and will flash quickly. A "wet" coat is applied heavier, will immediately be glossy, and will have longer flash time. It's how you want the clear to look when you're finished. Grab the guide here including a glossary of terms :www.eastwood.com/images/library/Eastwood-How-to-Paint-a-Car-color_June2023.pdf
@larylhuntington5398 Жыл бұрын
@@eastwoodco Thank you. Been looking for that answer for a long time.
@wseejattan Жыл бұрын
As a novice ,this was very clear.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found the video helpful, even as a novice! Keep watching and learning, and you'll become an expert in no time.
@NickRanger Жыл бұрын
This is what I needed to watch
@99FXR Жыл бұрын
I did a single stage polyurethane in my garage on my Toyota pickup...I wish I would've spent more time on body filler and glaze or whatever...I could've spent WAY more time on the body work, but it went from a 1/10 paint job to about a 4.5/10 paint job. 😂😂😂 Im gonna do my other pickup next but do WAY more body work and paint with a 2 stage. hopefully I'll get it 5/10 🤣 You made this look easy.😁
@cs2pgbi Жыл бұрын
Too Incredible!!
@Hillary4Prison Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@amoltambe82986 ай бұрын
Appriciate u r hard work and knowledge
@MrJohnylompoc Жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting out that awesome content
@peterjurczyk615 ай бұрын
Omgsh I may try to ain't my truck this will take a lot of time patience at the least I should try doing jams fenderwells then possibly hand off to Macco need to watch this couple more times then download paint guide however that looked so amazing would be fun learning that so nice to see those imperfections then corre tions might be hope for me thanks for video hope your well
@eastwoodco5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Yes it is a lot of work but when you break it out into individual steps it's much more manageable. Sounds like you have a good plan - let us know how it goes!
@kb1cki9 ай бұрын
You went above and beyond what any body shop would do
@eastwoodco9 ай бұрын
Well our goal is to show you the right way, if you want to modify the steps or don't think they're necessary that's up to you.
@thepreviewchannel6398 Жыл бұрын
well that's my one of two dream car over there 😍🔥
@grahamcole424010 ай бұрын
Looks fabulous.
@EzequielDiaz-p7e18 күн бұрын
I like this video !
@eastwoodco18 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@taoisttiger4702 Жыл бұрын
Great video im preping to do my Nissan 240sx s14, so i was also stoked to see a choice of a Datsun for demo! Hope to see you guys drop an RB in there haha!
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
We've been pushing him towards an LS but excited to see it driving down the road no matter the engine choice!
@taoisttiger4702 Жыл бұрын
@@eastwoodco an LS would be sick too, but such a nice long engine bay suits and I6 so nicely lol.
@aurylynch808 Жыл бұрын
Loved your presentation. Very nice job!
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@aidendelong5869 Жыл бұрын
Man I love those datsun 240z's wish I could afford one to paint myself!
@Xquisity Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you! I want to learn how to paint cars and start my own business
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@salmanindian53933 ай бұрын
This video is very clear and helpful
@eastwoodco3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tomnassar5884 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@matteotrinel9962 Жыл бұрын
Merci mymechanics!!!
@sualcarebil1851 Жыл бұрын
For runs you use razorblade to top down first ( sickle method )
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
We've had mixed results with the razor blade technique but if you're confident and that works for you, great! For the novice we'd suggest something like this if you want to go that route: www.eastwood.com/motorguard-run-razor-blocker-set.html
@77HighBoyАй бұрын
At 7:36 it is mentioned that the primer should get sanded down to 600 grit OR sealed, does that mean if your using sealer, you do not need to sand down the primer to 600 grit but if your skipping the sealer, you do need to sand down to 600? But on the car, it showed you sanding to 600 and still sealing it?
@eastwoodcoАй бұрын
You need to get the car to 600 grit before applying base, single stage, or sealer.
@martiniv8924 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing 👌🏻😎
@rjmacay Жыл бұрын
Perfection! 💯👌🏼
@elbassman416 Жыл бұрын
Amazing results 👏 👌 🙌 💪
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@jay6817 Жыл бұрын
15:49. Awesome job. Tad of orange peel look, though, yes?
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Not on the cut and buffed side...
@stevehamilton3181 Жыл бұрын
Nice. Between this and another channel, “My Mechanics”, I am in 240 heaven.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@samirsendro924123 күн бұрын
Great job and video❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@eastwoodco23 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@danepaulsen367 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal 💫
@khancross10 ай бұрын
1:04 the bare metal of this car looks clean. What if the bare metal of look a bit dark in sommme places, kind of minimal surface rust in it. Will it be enough to clean as much as possible and put primer on it?
@eastwoodco9 ай бұрын
So if you run into some pitted metal and light rust you can't quite get to we'd suggest something like fast etch which will neutralize the rust and then you can epoxy over top and it won't come back. If you don't address it, a couple years later the paint will bubble from the rust creeping back in. www.eastwood.com/rust-remover-eastwood-fast-etch.html
@MotorcycleClinic_ Жыл бұрын
Lovely job and great video!
@4skully Жыл бұрын
I been busy but will be ordering the dsb dust free apologies just need to get things all set before I get it
@joshuabeale574 Жыл бұрын
So, when doing a complete color change, and you're having to take the vehicle apart for other repair/upgrade items, is it best to paint the pieces individually and then reassemble, or to paint the car all at once, fully assembled?
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
That's a choice you can make based on booth space, timeline, etc. We did cut in first, re-assembled, then paint the car. It's one less step if you can paint the car "blown apart" because you won't need to sand off the over spray on the body and re-tape the car. But you also need a bigger booth and/or more time to do several booth sessions. We have several more paintjob video's coming that will show alternate methods.
@Victorsvolkswagens Жыл бұрын
I like to take my hood and fenders off and lay them down so the parts are horizontal because if you spray a little thick its easier to get the thick spots clean
@EivinSukoi9 ай бұрын
Painting a car isn’t that difficult , most of the time you don’t have to strip to bare metal , just sand with different grades, fix dents and apply good paint .
@terrythomas7906 ай бұрын
True, but with the price of materials, Id rather do more labor sanding to know for sure that nothing previously applied has any chance of affecting the completed job.
@EivinSukoi6 ай бұрын
@@terrythomas790 it really depends on your budget , car , and time , for example I own a 1986 ford Mustang Capri , body is straight 8 out of 10 but paint is ugly , I was going to strip it to bare metal and apply the highest quality finish , but plans have changed I am moving out of the country , I can’t take it with me .
@terrythomas7906 ай бұрын
@@EivinSukoi Yeah, not worth it if you are moving, But , otherwise nothing wrong with doing it right the first time, and know whats under your new paint
@Nonsense62365 Жыл бұрын
Wow great work!
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@600miles Жыл бұрын
14:22 3M makes a semi rigid squeegee we use to quickly remove the water during wet sanding.
@joem6859 Жыл бұрын
Great job and video, beautiful Z, doesn't get much better than this. Hope to see the end result.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
We're rooting for and LS to power this thing, but we'l see!
@AngelRamirez-yk9ix2 ай бұрын
I’m getting ready to do my first driveway paint job feeling confident after watching your videos
@nygeltzib112Ай бұрын
How did it go
@AngelRamirez-yk9ixАй бұрын
@ it’s in the body work stage
@nygeltzib112Ай бұрын
@@AngelRamirez-yk9ix nice. Keep it up. I want to start doing jobs at home but I’m nervous with the painting process outside of a shop. Please keep me updated on any tips lol once you finish your project
@RoyalRider_yash Жыл бұрын
Very professional job👍🏼
@creativegirl9710 Жыл бұрын
I have no idea why this came up in my feed, but I did a double look. I had a 260Z in 1982/83 for many years. My dad was a welder by trade and did numerous car repairs, paint jobs, rebuilds, etc. My Z car came from the junk yard with a smashed in front end. My dad rebuilt it and painted it a gorgeous metallic midnight blue and in the evening light it seemed purple. I just loved it. But I became a pretty avid skier and needed to move on to a small SUV. Those were some good days with that Z car.
@t.s.haynie4197 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for showing us how to do this!
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Therighteousone52227 күн бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@eastwoodco26 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Jopakilo Жыл бұрын
I think the most important is how you invest the tool at home. At least you have to get a high cfm compressor. You have nothing to do without it. Not much people will buy a over $800 compressor for home use right. What we looking for is to get decent result with tight compressor with decent price of paint gun.
@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
There's no getting around need a compressor for base/clear. But you can still get your car all the way through primer and prepped for paint without the air compressor and that alone would be thousands in savings. Then either take to a local shop to spray OR rent tools for a weekend and finish the job.