Painting Basics & Techniques - Part 1 of 2 with Kevin Tetz - Eastwood

Tips on painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with an HVLP paint gun from Kevin Tetz (Trucks!)
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[@karlx-1]

Kevin is one of THE best trainer/teachers you could ever ask for.

[@saltypikkle]

I literally grew up watching the powerblock every Saturday waiting for trucks to come on to watch kevin do body work and paint, freakin master of the gun.

[@Mel-Family]

The PVC thing he was talking about, instead of mounting that vertically, mount it horizontal. If you build it, pull them apart once on the wall. It'll actually put a downward slope to the tubing. The advantage is, you can put a water separator at the bottom instead of a valve at the bottom of each spot and manually draining it. I used 3/4" residential copper for mine, but it was for cooling the air before it went into my tank so I didn't have a bunch of water in it. My setup is a commercial Sanborn unit that puts out 16cfm @ 175psi. Yes, the soldered together copper holds 175psi easy. I also plumbed my garage with 3/4" pex and used brass elbows, fastened with metal crimp rings. Zero issues, been using it like this for the last 8 years and I have dead dry air and no filter system. I spray all kinds of stuff too. Even bought a desiccant setup, it's indicating I don't have any moisture. Was kinda surprised to be honest. Didn't think it'd be quite as good as it is.

[@Mel-Family]

I should add, I'm probably 110 feet from my pump manifold. Maybe a bit more because of my copper "air dryer", plumbing and air hose.

[@T3b_Custom]

One of the most powerful painting instructions I have ever seen. 🎉

[@marlinbrown2236]

Kevin is a true legend with professional skills! He explains things very well!

[@davidhurley3593]

I am spraying furniture for the first time I have been around this for 35 years. I think this video is one of the best I have ever seen

[@kennethtorreggiani3801]

I know this video is from 2013, however it is one of the best instruction videos Ive ever seen. I cant express how much I just learned and cant wait to try all the methods.

[@matthewjswider]

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that he has never received a phone call on that thing.

[@hidolfatler]

What makes you say such a h0rrible thing ?

[@5084204]

Excellent tutorial. I am ready! Big day tomorrow, I'm going to paint my wooden fence!

[@krallopian]

Kevin, I've learned so much from you - this is my second time watching this video alone. Thank you for what you do, you do an excellent job of it =)

[@toaomatelau4834]

I agree Thank you for this content very much needed.🤙🤙

[@arinmastalski]

came across this video a few hours before I started my paint job and man did it change up everything that I was about to do and I'm so glad it did. Kevin your tatorial was very educational and in grwat detail and I thank you very much for it my car came out so good way better than I expected and I was so nervous and anxious about applying this very expensive paint. Again thank you and the guys at Eastwood for this video

[@Specialized61]

Just used my Eastwood's Concours HVLP to spray their black Urethane Primer on my truck yesterday. I'm an not a pro painter but have painted a few cars in the past. Back then I used my old BinksNo. 7. There's no comparing the two. I used my Concours with my small compressor and used the 1:8 needle. It sprayed beautiful. I'm going to top coat using Eastwood's, Satin Black.

[@tonyj5408]

thank god for you tube , best education ever , for free!!!

[@rj3000ii]

I am restoring a "59 Glastron boat (using high quality marine grade paint) and really appreciate Kevin's instructional videos on using a spray gun, how to practice spraying and fine tuning the different settings on the gun I've also watched Kevin's videos on block sanding which has been very critical in the quality I am looking for in the end. I plan on watching this video a couple more times before applying the final coat.

[@garyhuneycutt2250]

Oh Man..... You are the man on this paint... I have a 1957 chevy hard top and going to follow your instructions to a tee. In youth I painted a lot of cars and tractors... not like the PRO has instructed, but now I can do it the right way. Thanks in advance...

[@livedeliciously]

So thankful that a professional video like this is free. Thanks guys! I'm gonna find a way to paint my car.

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[@jesse7055]

That's is the BEST, most DETAILED video I have ever see thank you so much Kevin!

[@awittypilot8961]

Ok buddy...that ROCKED!!! I'm about to paint my 1965 Mercury Comet hotrod and this helped me a lot. I used to paint boats when I was younger but the guns and technique was totally different. Thanks!!!

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[@TheBlacSumrfs]

I bet there is!!!!

[@rwtfallenjf25132]

Dude! thank you so much for explaining sequencing. I winged my first pass and noticed huge inconsistencies when I was painting my car for the first time. your push pull method was very helpful.

[@gnawbabygnaw]

We don’t need no stinking editors. Lol! Great work Kevin! I shot instructional videos on stuff for many years. You make it look easy. Clearly in your blood. And passion. I’m a Fan and thanks for great information I’ve always wondered about. You Rock🤙

[@niteflyer3380]

Kevin... I do admire the fact that you share the 20/40 foot over drain.... nice demo Kevin... wonderful...

[@muasboy]

This is amazing. Viewers are getting years of knowledge. Thank you Kevin!

[@davidtaylor9283]

Great video. Taught me everything I was doing wrong as I learn to paint on my first big project. Thanks so much.

[@thewhitetdn]

Thank you for contributing this. Very thorough and well structured. Covers many topics that other howto videos on youtube do not cover, such as stretching your stop point beyond the seams. Thank you for providing an educational source for us novices to eventually become experts.

[@ozzstars_cars]

Excellent information, thanks Kevin

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[@sensoukautobody3411]

Car show

[@nurlizabintimohdmokhtar7048]

interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for car spray painting course try Wiltapar Paint Sprayer Secrets (just google it ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my brother in law got amazing success with it.

[@pantelisgiannenas1811]

This guy is amazing . Love your technique.

[@edburns8637]

The best 'how to' I have ever seen.

[@Omastian]

Thank you for your help. I can't understand why someone would unlike your contribution, perhaps it's because they don't like themselves. Great lessons, I will study more.

[@Omastian]

I've been a painter for over 28 years and I learned a lot from you the other night. I think some people like to ignore listening sometimes. I hope to not do that. I will listen.

[@kennethproffitt6722]

Awsome presentation, very informal. The information is the pennacle of professionalism on this subject... Kuddos to you Kevin, you the man.

[@parmorama]

Thanks for the excellent tuition, I learned so much.👍👍👍

[@Hajduk12]

The best video about painting I've seen. Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks you demonstrated in this video.

[@mini_worx]

I have decided to paint my '56 Beetle and these videos are extremely informative. Thanks!

[@ICU2HI]

I'm about to paint our 66 Bus. Kevin is a great teacher. Good luck to you.

[@rostrander73]

Eastwood and kevin. Thanks for the time you took to create these vids i will be painting my first car next month. 2 tone white and met bronze

[@cadebratton9532]

Thanks Kevin! I pick up a huge amount of knowledge every time I watch a video or show of yours

[@9mmkahr]

hey, it's vince here with the SLAPCHOP!

[@opolotemmanuel4429]

Perfect gun setting, am ready for My starlet car spraying will post the work when am done

[@michaelmusson3593]

thank you for what you do this is one of the best instructions on painting techniques I have seen

[@jeffbarker730]

Kevin, you did an outstanding job of relating our art to the average person! my knees are old as well lol...

[@stuartwood2677]

Really a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@littlemanhuerta4442]

this video is great,he gave so much great advices and knowledge of the fundamental of painting

[@StevePhillips]

I bought Kevin is DVD course on car painting and is best I seen yet to learn spray painting. Great tips thank you!

[@abhimonnubiswas2334]

kelvin... some of your techniques help me lot my dad gave me a small compressor and small conventional paint gun but i manage to paint my home indoor and its look really beautiful rather than hand paint and its very easy to paint with it after mixing proper volume of water and distemper paint and its work really nice but little problem happening about air volume but still its a beautiful thing to do with it and its really fun also.

[@chinoperez422]

Im a welder . And i really like how u compare the 2 since i like painting small projects . Very informative. Nice job

[@DynoDieselWagon]

Finally , a video for all them so called Earl Shibe professionals out there using Imron

[@ildefonsogiron4034]

Thanks for your commitment to show us the things that matter. Best regards.

[@DCruzful]

Great techniques and skills. Thank you for your video and your time it was very helpful.

[@robertthompson728]

Thank you. This is perfect all these years later. I'm a FNG and I'm going to do this this week on my first S-10 Blazer. ( 3-28-15 )

[@gillv7659]

New ideas that I didn't believe would be a problem.

[@garypostell5268]

One of the better vids I seen from this guy!

[@davegmorgangmail]

Excellent tutorial. I'm painting some kitchen cabinets and a lot of these techniques will apply i'm sure. Thanks so much for posting!

[@dchawk4x]

Thanks again Kevin, many years later!

[@metalmonster34]

Thank you for the sequencing section of painting. Lots of helpful stuff. Cheers

[@govsux1]

Great tips thanks!! Just about to spray my second car really helps having a game plan where to start / stop/ etc.

[@billblass2]

I learned a lot. Thank you for an excellent tutorial.

[@bobbyt3358]

Wow great training ideas with the brush and paper fan pattern!

[@sdutango]

love his presentation. very on point, fast but easy to understand.

[@hott4688]

Fantastic class. I just signed up for automotive painting at my local VOTEC and I’m sure to bring up a lot of these techniques in class. Thank you.

[@nobodyyouknow222]

Look at part 2 also... great teaching.. great info. .. when you see both parts you will see what I mean.Not to be skipped.

[@hugovaughan9826]

You are a great teacher, so worth watching. Thanks man.

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great presentation you are very knowledgeable thanks a lot

[@tompeter7326]

Great Information for beginners and pros. Thanks a lot.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@drreason2927]

Really enjoyed this ground floor paint instruction.

[@BeachBumBoatsmith]

I love this guy 5 minutes in. I am a great painter!!

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thanks for taking the time to show us two thumbs up for you

[@jayphilipwilliams]

Great presentation. Tons of great information.

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The best instructional video ever. Subscribing...thanks Kevin

[@tomjackson8895]

Really good information Kevin! I will be painting one of my cars very soon, so this information is extremely helpful for me. I can see all the mistakes I would have made, had you not provided this video. A big thanks for sharing!!!

[@franciscotarelo4061]

Kevin l, this is a great video, very helpful to me. Thank you.

[@TheRobilottas]

I got a lot of great information from these videos. The only thing I will do differently if I ever paint another car is my panel sequence. I followed the instructions here and found that it was difficult to paint the high flat surfaces without stressing, roof, hood, trunk. I would begin and complete all three coats of paint with the roof, hood and trunk. Then I’d finish the rest of the side work. Same with clear coat. This way I’m not worrying about my air line potentially rubbing against my work. Hard to juggle the high points on a step with the gun and the hose. Unless of course you enjoy juggling. Thanks!

[@kenleininger473]

thank kevin you are a cat that know what is up ..and few of the good shop guys are good teachers or great techers wow great job

[@RV.Club100]

Great demonstration

[@jesusk7554]

Amazing explanation... Id been looking for a video like this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Naughty_Squad]

wow i am not even planing to paint anything just randomly came here but now i feel like a professional painter in my mind and want to paint something lol

[@ndjalva1]

There are plenty of barns to be painted up north, But that is bucket and brush work.

[@Assassin1710]

Me too

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[@OldSchoolNoe]

A must see for those wanting to paint car parts, nice touch with the plastic Mustang

[@vernetobierre6987]

Thank you! Very informative material about maintaining the wet edge.

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Thanks for watching!

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You are the best thus...no one else take this much time out to explain shit thus far to explain the exact basics for the beginners thanks bruh you're the best❤❤

[@gelend]

exceptionally good and educational video with friendly/professional approach.Thank you!

[@transilvaniak8485]

You mister are a PRO! Excellent way to teach and pass on good tips, tricks and valuable information! I need to learn how to paint for a product I am doing, so I am glad you made this video series explaining how things should go and work out. Your style of presenting things is also pleasant and easy to follow! God bless!

[@onyemasopuruchi-hw1ro]

Wonderful teaching

[@electrizer]

This tutorial is pure gold!

[@madscientist1958]

Thank for this video Kevin, I just finished painting my car today with your help.

[@XZAYLO]

thank you very much. I thought I knew enough but theres much more information to learn

[@josephlalock8378]

i walk them whether a tri stage or just base/clear, it's a good habit to get into and a good way to avoid excessive film thickness

[@polarbear873.]

Thanks for the info right now I’m sanding down my el Camino for paint

[@marvinheadrick3511]

Great video, thanks! I've painted a few parts that actually turned out decent, but I didn't know squat about air volume/pressure, so this is helpful.

[@rickyhildebrand114]

There is nothing like learning from someone who knows. Thanks Kevin ! You've taken the mystery out of my spray gun set-up,as well as process.

[@johnblaze5763]

what a teacher!!!..TY so much for doing these vids!!

[@mikedaran6715]

What a nice Person Kevin is

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hi mr. Kevin this lesson will be Really insrersted & important person who become really good painter ...

[@charleswilliams3320]

I’m new this and these videos are very helpful to me thank you.

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Glad you like them!

[@senarathdanawalagamageupal3869]

Thank you so much for teaching me very well. A complete lecture. Thanks & best Regards !

[@thebrokenbone]

thanks!, really nice educational video, that`s how you teach, you master your craft, explain with confidence catching the audience for all the run, educators should see people like you to LEARN HOW TO TEACH. liked a lot the cardboard spray pattern, being a welder i know what you`re talking about comfort zone, dumbass of me never applied to painting... now i know...

[@geraldharland4357]

PVC works just fine for me. For a home shop,that is preferably heated, it’s cheap and easy to install.

[@matjdm]

Perfect video for learning ! i'll improve my skills a lot with ! many thanks !

[@franklupker9293]

Thank you very much for this super explanation, I have to paint a Jaguar e type in my garage.

[@eastwoodco]

Glad it helped

[@markharrisllb]

That’s one of the fastest 30 minutes I've known for a while. Great video, though as I’m disabled I stand more chance of walking on the moon than painting a car. I like people who are confident in their trade.

[@ecleveland1]

You can plumb an airline with PVC. It will easily handle the pressure needed to run shop air tools. I've used black iron pipe before but you need to put particulate filters at the ends of your runs to catch any rust particles that break loose in the iron pipe. With PVC you can put your filters anywhere in the line that best suits your needs.

[@cryMoreLoL]

No you can not. Over time the pipe can become brittle and after several expansion cycles they burst, it will send shrapnel throughout the shop. You don’t know what you’re talking about.