First time actually painting

[@larryrose8851]

I have been a custom painter for 38 years always spray past seams never stop on them this we’ll help you get more even color keep up the great work

[@euclid47pha]

Thank you for that. I hope to paint my truck soon

[@antoniomolina7441]

@@euclid47phawhat are Seams

[@mrarivv0007]

​@@euclid47phado the seams and jambs first. Then do your passes. Always overlap as well with single stage paint like this. Watch any professional video and you'll notice they do the jambs and gaps first.

[@deltasixgaming]

Yeah I was taught to go over them by about 2 inches and not to stop at the seams

[@mickonewell8628]

For a person with 38 years custom painting experience I can’t believe you said that I’m also a painter I can tell you that’s false information we only don’t stop at the edge to avoid paint buildup on the edges because when you clear it you will see it especially metallic colors other than that you good. Going pass the edge and stop at the edges don’t help or hurt you with getting even color if you have uneven color you need to look at your paint gun, mixing ratio, and overlap etc.. I do both custom and collision when doing collision sometimes you have to stop on the edges I don’t like it but you have to do what you gotta do to blending the color when insurance fighting you about blending the next panel .. like the above comments say do edges first then do the panel

[@robprice58]

Always keep the air going, thats why spray guns have a 2 stage trigger. By constantly starting and stopping the air you get dropplets on the panel also walk the whole side of the car to try and eliminate start and stop lines and getting heavier film thickness where you start and stop. When i was being taught they set up masking paper on the side of the paint booth and we had to spray on that to get our technique down. Best way to learn to paint is start with primer, you have to sand it anyways and you can get really good if the person training you thins the primer out to be close to paint.

[@yotiep.1072]

👍🏿yuup

[@joelgaudreault3115]

The painting community, such good people. So many comments with tips and tricks and encouragement.

[@chknnugt]

yeah I know right, I thought it was sarcasm at first but I'm glad to see a genuinely wholesome place where people are just positive and decent people.

[@jochenstacker7448]

Watch any welding videos. Those guys are vicious. 😂

[@duramaxdad]

Painters r high af. Friendly people. Just want someone to chat with. Welders and construction workers nah.

[@markbrownsell7443]

Them deck builder pages are the worst. Now they're vicious. Trying to hurt homeowners feelings for asking for advice n shit. I bet they take a different approach talking to customers. Some serious complex issues out there

[@MikeAnderson-uj3oo]

It's generally any video where there can be more than one opinion. You can't bash a person for having big enough balls to post their first paint spray. Good for him. From this point forward he's gonna keep learning. The more you learn you get better results.

[@larsbambi1575]

In the late 90s I worked at a collision shop basically I was the poop boy prepper , I would paint the undersides of hoods and fenders but that's about it. I wanted the paint so bad and told my manager I was ready. He told me" well then paint your own car" I had a 1986 IROC Z28 while driving it back and forth to work I prepped it. Finally on a Sunday I brought it into the booth the color was Victory red my manager stopped in while I was painting it. Needless to say I was a painter three days later it came out pretty slick

[@Nikolebichon]

Please share more of your car painting stories from your experiences there

[@toddfisher5040]

​@@Nikolebichon I second this

[@kelpodelpog5395]

You are so old, like ancient

[@larsbambi1575]

@kelpodelpog5395 50, still got it though, although I got crow's feet around my eyes I'm still a stallion 😂

[@BuckHntr11]

What color was used on the fenders? I’m restoring the paint on one and was wondering what color to go with ( it’s going to be a show truck)

[@freedom240188]

I was taught to always do edge's first as it seals the paint better aswell as start from roof down for over spray getting on you're work and damp floor down. So air doesn't pic any dust up. Each to there own every 1 has diffrent methods

[@mikes3925]

Doing good for your first time..just a little advice, start on the hood at the top of the fender and work your way over and do your sides last..keeps the hose and your body from getting in the paint having to reach over the hood, roof and trunk..overlap 70-80%, and lift of at the end of your spray pattern to prevent buildup..nice job though!

[@davesiringo7147]

That's pretty damn good for a first attempt. Just keep at it. Every job will be a little different. You'll make mistakes along the way and it's perfectly OK. We all did. Enjoy the journey, it's awesome.

[@BogDustForBreakfast]

Pro tip : flick your gun at the end of each pass . Will prevent a build up of paint at the end . When doing correctly you will prevent runs and dark lines down your car. Great job for your first go at it 👌

[@mrarivv0007]

That's not what painters are doing. 😂😂😂 You release the trigger. That's the "flick" you think you're seeing and hearing. Any real painter knows this. You're speculating.

[@mrarivv0007]

It's not just flicking though. That does nothing. You're releasing the trigger.

[@BogDustForBreakfast]

@@mrarivv0007 well I’m a painter with 20 years experience. That’s what I do . I also release the trigger at the flick . But it’s not needed . Flicking is perfectly fine too . What would I know

[@BogDustForBreakfast]

@@mrarivv0007 your definitely not a painter . I’d probably keep your opinions to your self before I totally embarrass you

[@David-cv9rp]

DAMMN

[@johnmeyer9108]

Start on the roof hood and trunk so you don't lean on the sides when painting the roof

[@jaysrt21]

Step stool?

[@countryv.o.5164]

So u should never start on the doors?

[@andrewdescant4996]

@@countryv.o.5164Yes you can, but when you go to paint the roof and you trip and fall into the door u just painted you’re gonna be kicking yourself.

[@enonolat5994]

@@andrewdescant4996 Or the hose rubs the body and smears the paint.

[@larsbambi1575]

When I'm painting a complete I like to wear a Tyvek suit ($15 at home depot) I also put 2-inch tape around my waist so I don't accidentally lean into the paint job. I have a German shepherd and a Husky everything I own clothing wise has dog hair. Tyvek suits are designed so nothing sticks to them it's also important to keep the isocyanates from the clear coat from entering your pores.

[@kungfuninja3949]

This was me painting for one of the first times, and I know my mistakes The gun is a SATAjet X 5500 RP with a 1.4 size tip

[@frankkirkman5994]

Thays awesome buddy.

[@jesusischrist1527]

Looks good to me , way better than I would have done for sure ...

[@doctormengele961]

love the size of the fan on that spray gun mate what brand is it and what size tip

[@TheBevis593]

Right on brotha! A few days away from my first paint job. One thing I learned while preparing was to end your passes in the center of the panels. Haven’t heard a clear description why just yet 🤷‍♂️

[@NastyAddictionGarage]

Good job 👍🏾 keep it up

[@extinctlegends]

I liked and commented on this post because there are a lot of good tips here...nice to see everyone participating in aome positive comments!❤

[@That1E_K1129]

Keep that floor wet when painting boys, if your not in a booth. Keep up the hard work.

[@larsbambi1575]

This comment is on point☝🏼

[@larsbambi1575]

When painting in a shop that doesn’t have a booth. I found that on around your second coat of clear all the bugs and spiders start coming out of hiding, clearcoat, is like a bug spray, if you can get on a ladder, take an air blower and blow everything off of the lights and try to get rid of all the bugs days before painting

[@mariocooldude9092]

​@@larsbambi1575i think bugs actually like paint ... urethane smells like candy 🍬🍭 to me

[@duramaxdad]

Wet floor? Not to slip on I assume. I don’t paint in booths and I’ve never known of this. Why?

[@mariocooldude9092]

@@duramaxdad piss floor 💦

[@Josh_De95]

Painting with the belt moldings, body side moldings and handles in the doors is a bold move cotton.

[@BSills-fe8ze]

Not to mention no tape on the door lock mechanism. Keep it up you will be a good painter soon.

[@ethanwild3301]

cotton?

[@cutliss]

Why?

[@daviddiienno]

​@@ethanwild3301 ever see the movie Dodgeball?

[@MnnicE15]

Bold move cotton 😂😂😂 love it.

[@michealrodriguez8779]

Always spray ur edges, wheel wells first then work your way inward it will help get the most coverage

[@afternoongarage]

Hell yeah brother

[@SamieMan1]

Not bad for your first time, little tip, don't stop on the edge of a panel, keep it going 6 inches or more to the next panel and flick the gun outwards and don't let off on the air.

[@johnlafever3162]

I'm no pro, just have painted my own race cars in my own shop much like you are doing without a booth. I learned that everything in your shop will soon be red whether you think it will or not. I started covering everything and learned to wet the floor. Later instead of covering everything I started hanging the visqueen as a curtain and basicly made my own spray booth. I had to spray the race car frame and then come back and shoot the body. It was worth the effort to build a curtain. I had green race cars and the first time I painted a car everything in the shop was kinda green for the longest time.

[@Channel2exposePredward]

Once he gets his confidence up he is going to be a complete badass!!! For his very first time painting a car he’s going to be a great painter once he gets his own technique.

[@gregoryallenengle]

Excellent, you look like a natural thats rough around the edges. Never quit until you're great.

[@ianholmen888]

He will learn how to sand down runs for sure

[@robertepley4339]

I remember my first paint job. Hes doing a great job . He'll improve and learn on each one .

[@RileyNewcomb]

Hey bro, it’s always the most work on the first one, but it’ll look so sweet

[@6No6Pulse6]

He's learning chill.. its just paint. But I'm not going to be the one sanding the mistakes nope no sir not me

[@user-mi7tx8hx8u]

Why? It’s easy

[@bruhbruh-is3uw]

do you work at that same shop? who said you would be sanding lmfao

[@conquester4890]

@@bruhbruh-is3uwmy thought exactly 🤣🤣🤣

[@combatbattalion6]

He?

[@6No6Pulse6]

@@conquester4890 @bruhbruh-is3uw you guys make my head hurt. I could eat a bowl of alphabet soup and shit out a smarter statement than that.

[@OlBlueshound]

I could point out a lot of things as a painter, but I'm going to remember my first time I painted a car and say to you, Well Done, you're on your way and you'll learn as you go, you're off to a good start. If painting is in your blood, it's a really rewarding or satisfying job. Best wishes on your journey.

[@baybrotherspressurewashing]

I’m so happy to see all these helpful comments keep up the good work

[@MikeAnderson-uj3oo]

It's quite shocking isn't it.

[@GenuineRage]

One of the few professions where they love ACTUALLY teaching what they know

[@deecee4410]

For me...we take off the door handle and side mouldings and even side mirrors then paint bpdy panels. Then paint the small pieces. Then reassemble them all

[@hakeemer6688]

This costs extra at most shops

[@kencraig7308]

Once you get that spray pattern adjusted and 75% overlap just walk the whole side of the car with your distance set you're on your way Bud 💯%

[@dvfix]

What mistakes can occur? This is not lacquer

[@chrisguzman7926]

What's walk the car? Is that when you go from front to back or back to front and work down compared to panel by panel? Wanna try painting an old project car at home and am trying to get all the tips I can

[@Smokey.07]

​@@chrisguzman7926thats exactly what that means. Helps keep more even color throughout

[@enonolat5994]

I always start on the roof, then hood and trunk. When I painted. I just do collision work now. Keep at it. It's a great skill to have.

[@HuuTonyTran]

Pretty good bro great teacher you have there with his guidance gotta paint it yourself to actually learn and get the feel of the flow ❤

[@elzielewis6012]

I’m not a painter, but do remember some custom paint jobs from Elkhart Indiana in the 70s airbrushed on custom vans. Still in awe today. Keep up the work 😊

[@sussybaca7256]

I had an older friend that painted cars when i was in highschool. He could airbrush amazing things and watching him paint free hand was crazy. He did a gangster theme on his chrysler 300 with scarface and goodfellas and godfather painted on the car it was in a few magazines

[@joetuotoiv7486]

Get it bro 😎😎 I've always wanted to try my hand at painting one of my project cars but was always to scared to try so I payed some one 😂😂 my hats off to you sir 👍👍👍

[@user-ok9po8pp4q]

Good job. Just keep the gun steady and keep it moving during each pass. You gor this!

[@venytaha]

Nice size fan pattern 👍

[@SoulGrime]

Not a bad start. Don't be shy to move your body more rather than just your arm. Try to keep air going constantly. Keep it up

[@Slowwvqs]

I remember 10 years ago my father thought me everything when he owned his bodyshop, He aint dead we arent as close as we used too ans this reminds me of myselfs first time great job!

[@gordonstroup882]

Not bad at all for your 1st time 😲Actually purdy cool 😎👀

[@timothycline7434]

I'm 53been painting since I was 13. You have a good stead hand your over lap looks good. don't like the way you start and end your spray but no two painters paint alike. You're going make a good painter keep up the good work. 😅😅

[@c5back9]

Good on ya for giving it a go! For the future try turning the gun down to apply less paint. You want it to be as if you’re putting down just a little more than dusting the paint onto the surface. Walk the entire side of the car as you spray starting with lower sections first and working your way up higher with each pass. You’ll get more consistent coverage and fewer runs this way. Carry on!

[@GameOver-tx1tv]

U always start from the driver side roof then work your way around all the way to driver door .good luck..😊

[@fineartonfire_5327]

Good job my man! Love to see people learning new skills!

[@jimmcl8338]

Definitely agree with learning a new skill, but I have to admit - watching him made me so nervous. In my head I was screaming, "don't stop and start like that!"

[@brucewayne2773]

Yuup definitely the first time alright. Should always paint starting at the top, ie roof both , then hood, trunk then the sides

[@fastcivic72]

Great job on your first time, I was nervous as heck on my first paint job. Keep up the great work.

[@LesWiles]

This comment section is gold. No smart remarks, just constructive Criticism

[@AmbroseAgde]

That was me just today! On my rc glider after a sectioned fuselage repair. 😂❤

[@MikeAnderson-uj3oo]

Very good mate. I hope you continue painting. Practice, practice, practice. Find someone you trust that can give good solid advice and learn as much as you can. I'm not a pro by any means, so I can't offer any advice, just words of encouragement.

[@augustrush7538]

Looks like great fun!

[@eucinthe6ix]

He did good for a girst time wow!! This is great to see😊

[@Wulmaz14]

Not bad bro, nothing like the feeling of seeing your efforts come to life🙏🏼 Keep going🔥

[@thomasjustice5364]

Not bad for your first time. Just spray further onto adjacent panels so you don’t build up a bigger rope edge. Play around with your pressure, speed, and distance too. Not everyone paints the same so what works for someone else might not work for you. I personally like to spray base around 10 psi. Lower pressure usually means less dirt

[@juliangutierrez351]

Let go bro all the comments giving you good advice to succeed in life 💪🏽

[@binoy8179]

Practice, makes perfect. Went well. Good job!

[@markbrownsell7443]

Doing great for your first time. Nice coverage. Nice overlap. Practice turning the gun away from the panel when squeezing and releasing the trigger to prevent any spitting or orange peel you might notice later.

[@SlickWorks]

I was expecting "less good" from this. Nice work! keep it up!

[@Supermanscave]

Looks good bro!

[@Craig-mk6uk]

Pretty darn good man you are well on your way

[@crazyDIYguy]

I've been teaching myself. This is by far the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, so many variables. I am the king of the runs. I spray exactly like you, I'm talking exactly. 💯👌

[@delira_designschannel2684]

So good to start it’s not easy but you get better

[@Jasontodd74]

He is pretty much on the money!!! Keep on spraying because you will only get better and better. Looks like you have a good mentor!!!

[@akshonclip]

Great start. Practice will make perfect

[@Henryb869]

U wanna go a few inches onto the next panel so that I don't built up to much on the edges

[@masonbukovicn1242]

Was just about to say that

[@evelynmartinez9448]

Me too

[@derekholmes4792]

Or you could flow it. Never dead pull

[@jethro-wilkinson]

Thanks for the tip. Gena do some DIY painting 😬 that'll come in useful

[@jethro-wilkinson]

​@@derekholmes4792 is that where you keep the gas going? If so I feel like that takes some getting used to

[@davebrathwaite6624]

Great job keep up the good work looks better than some that call themselves professionals

[@leroyhasenaar2839]

This comment section is heaven. Just tips, appreciation and explanations. You people are great!

[@martinmeaney340]

I don't know much about painting only taught my self what I do my self but looks like a fucking solid first attempt

[@Curtis1984]

Not bad. Just remember to keep moving.. after enough time you'll find your rhythm (speed, distance and fluid flow) 👍

[@CHEVYSORCROWNS]

That red looks so tasty!!!

[@jhueth3969]

Man right over the trim and handles.

[@toneburgos5190]

Light coat first. You'll get the hang of it. Go for yours bro!

[@RaptureReady33]

Man you look like a pro brother!!! Great job ive paint 3 cars. Looks great to me.

[@cholden7416]

Good job keep it up you'll get better the more u do

[@vtecunleashed94]

Flick the gun after each pass and past the panel gaps. Steady hands for a first timer. Great work.

[@talon1706]

Start on the roof. Great job.

[@dylankennedy8474]

good work brother. little tip i learned is to keep air flowing thru the gun. most spray guns let you adjust it to have air pass when the trigger is half pulled and paint with a full pull

[@Unloved_truly]

Pretty good for first time 🤘🏾

[@thebeast654]

I remember mine. 1991 f150 i was better at it than my grandpa but a tree fell on it during a wind storm while i was working one night. 3 coats no clear a little heart broken but it was fun.

[@americanauto20]

First time painting dang man I am not a pro painter by any means but I think that is a great start besides your never gonna learn if you don’t do it so keep pushing and follow people like bondo billy and I would say your well on your way looking forward to the finished car man

[@tonymeehan7859]

making mistakes is how we learn. You keep doing what you do, each time you get better and more comfortable

[@AwesomenessIskey]

You probably did a better job then most of us for the first time

[@haydendenard2693]

glad you are learning the art everyone has their own technique i would reccomend to get the most even coverage youd want to ideally walk the whole car instead of one panel at a time youll have a much more even coverage and less time wet sanding and buffing

[@GirlScoutCookies97]

for first time. very good. nice

[@Simple5.0]

It’s harder and more awkward than it looks. He did good. He’s been practicing a lot.

[@G_G_AutoCareLLC]

Excellent work 🎉

[@barryjohnson127]

top tip paint all the eges first.stops any crap flying about and on the panels. Then start on the roof first.on the side infront of you towards the middle then go to the other side picking up the wet edge in the middle and come back to you. Do similar techniques on the bonnet and boot lidsthen down the sides down one side around the back and up the other side job done ✔️

[@messiahbrand]

It's looking good

[@kirir.9492]

Always start from the top and edges first, otherwise it was probably ok for the first time. Good work

[@tommys2979]

Just a word of advice dont try to stop at the end of panels, spray past it especially when painting metallics. Drop coats are your friend as well to help blend those too. Keep at it and maintain your spray angle to the car dont fan out on each pass too much. Youll be a pro in no time.

[@GreenthumbMafia]

Awesome ❤️

[@CallofDoobie585]

This is becoming a lost art folks. We need yallvto keep spraying!!!! Rock on guys!!!

[@Locosporlascarnes]

No hay nada mejor que saber que lo hiciste tu mismo

[@dwilson2548]

Looks good.

[@davidlaramore1359]

Hit the top first Good form👍

[@joelcerrillo4255]

You did freaking good bro for being the first time

[@Poonmaster71]

Not bad my man! That is a FINE JOB!! Mine next 👍

[@TradBarbie]

Good job dude!! Wouldn't have guessed it was your first time!!

[@baileyna7863]

just rattlecanned my civic LMAO.. gives it more a shitbox look , good job brotha that compressed gun doin wonders color is very vibrant too

[@amigo216]

Alot better than me for sure.

[@user-bt9up4xv8r]

Seems too be learning well.

[@CalobWolford]

I usually dust 6 inches behind my gaps so you don’t built up or run them edges

[@dreddhimston894]

Ita some real painters in these comments , and good job new guy !

[@gapingtonbobuah9299]

Good job!

[@JDSound180]

I was a little anxious watching thinking he was moving a little to slow and was gonna get the runs. Lol it's always easier to add more later than to clean up a run and possibly have to redo everything.

[@user-eo1bf3ot9e]

I was nervous my first. No runs no drips, just laid flat. I painted a lot of models as a kid. And it really helped me. A real paint man was there. He asked me if I wanted a job. I'ma carpenter. I build hot rods on the side. If I do it for money. Than it's work. It's my alone time, and beer time. Get my point. ❤