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

[@Ehdeadlyy]

@@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

[@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

[@WhenTheyToldTheTruth]

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

[@toddfisher5040]

​@@WhenTheyToldTheTruth 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)

[@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

[@cloudscomedy3550]

Stopping the air between sprays is alright as long as you stop the paint flow before the air flow

[@randyradcliff295]

We’ll said! No judgement just good advise, thank you!

[@CalebTheHumbled]

I'm soon to paint my truck it's my first paint job, you said you have to sand the primer? I bought a 2 in 1 primer/adhesion promoter But directions say nothing about sanding the primer... is this a necessary step?

[@robprice58]

@CalebTheHumbled yes you have to sand the primer. The primer / adhesion promoter is only used as an adhesion promoter when sprayed wet on wet, aka it acts as your 'first coat' of paint to level and fill sand scratches. I would recommend finishing with 600 dry and then paint.

[@joelgaudreault3115]

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

[@datgamerguy69]

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.

[@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.

[@Kundanavsarmal]

Hello

[@TTime685]

Samn thing when you wash a vehicle. It's like rinsing dirt on to a clean area lol

[@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.

[@JT-dj9hc]

Learned so much from the professional painters comments here. Nothing is better than years of experience 👍👍

[@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

[@oxyfee6486]

I’ve been a custom and Industrial painter for thirty years, great job. As others have stated it’s better to start on the top so you don’t have to worry about leaning into fresh paint on the sides. My first shop was very tiny, one of the best tips I Learned was to keep old brake shoes. You put them under all four tires when you are doing body prep. It stops the airline from getting caught under the tires, it just rolls right around on the shoe.👍

[@mcwtaymablane]

What??

[@MrBikedrummer]

Great idea! My air hose is ALWAYS getting caught under the tires! I assume you place them on the floor up against the tire. Thanks 👍

[@oxyfee6486]

@@MrBikedrummer Yep, you can use anything with a rounded edge, even bend some flat iron so it’s rounded. .👍

[@MrBikedrummer]

@@oxyfee6486 I can't believe I never thought of that. I've dealt with that frustration every time I'm working in my garage. I'm going to share your idea with my buddies. I'll give you the credit! 😉

[@michaeldoran9293]

30 years in this and I learned something new today

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@gregoryallenengle]

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

[@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

[@123-n6c]

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.

[@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!❤

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 💦

[@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!

[@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. 😅😅

[@gordonstroup882]

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

[@martinbrixx]

Not one negative comment! Total amateur painter here but it’s awesome how much more I’ve learned just from reading everyone’s opinions. What a wicked community to be a part of! 👊🏼 👊🏼

[@michaelmaresh1972]

Yes sir, I usually don't comment. I just watch the video and read comments. Most of the time it's a bunch of negative remarks or ppl arguing back and forth over this or that. But I'm pleasantly surprised at the compliments and advice given, or some would say constructive criticism... but if this young man or anyone interested in painting needs to listen to a majority of the advice given in the comments

[@LesWiles]

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

[@robertepley4339]

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

[@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 💯%

[@dvautorepairs]

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

[@michealrodriguez8779]

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

[@afternoongarage]

Hell yeah brother

[@davebrathwaite6624]

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

[@Meatislife]

Man the painting community is so much nicer than the welders.

[@CHEVYSORCROWNS]

That red looks so tasty!!!

[@kirir.9492]

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

[@RileyNewcomb]

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

[@venytaha]

Nice size fan pattern 👍

[@binoy8179]

Practice, makes perfect. Went well. Good job!

[@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

[@schrockahasi]

Elkhart RV capital of the world my hometown.

[@elzielewis6012]

I delivered plane Dodge vans to Elk Hart Indiana and return to Little Rock with customized vans.

[@gspotautoworks]

Comments definitely did not disappoint. Great advice from experienced painters.

[@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!"

[@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.

[@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.

[@ianholmen888]

He will learn how to sand down runs for sure

[@joeg1980]

I’m just glad you are painting. Good job man. 👍

[@GameOver-tx1tv]

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

[@CalobWolford]

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

[@TradBarbie]

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

[@kingmike7219]

Thats a gorgeous fan pattern

[@letaurusw]

Good job!!! I must ask what kind of gun are you using? Looks like there’s a nice pattern to it.

[@kungfuninja3949]

My dads Sata 5500 RP

[@jameshub327]

Nice Blicky

[@brentdolbow1964]

I remember starting from the top and working my way down. Don't stop keep it up. Great job for the first time.

[@AutorRepairReviews]

I think we can all agree that everything in that shop is now just a little more red, no booth no problem ! Good work !

[@mattterk753]

Made this mistake once , took over a year for all the red to wear off lol

[@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

[@stevenhunter5799]

Dude, loosen up. Groove with the gun 😎

[@stuartpeabody503]

Have a couple beers relax and let it flow

[@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!!!

[@Craig-mk6uk]

Pretty darn good man you are well on your way

[@cruz7391]

Lol he’s learning guys give it rest y’all acting like you never were like this at ONE point, it’s like me taking you to my job and said ok now alley dock it on door one and I just film you with the same caption and other truckers start bashing you lol

[@footballfan7771]

Worked truck loading docks for 20 years it's so cold!!!

[@jcows12]

Looks pretty good

[@caseymiller846]

Am I the only one annoyed they didn’t take the door handle off 😢

[@yxngtxmmyclippin6959]

nor did they tape over the chrome on the door panel 🥲

[@drogba2k10]

Your going like its an insurance job

[@jeffreyclark4124]

Bruh doing good, keep doing your thing young man. Practice gone make perfect

[@BigGeorge3397]

It's his first time. Mistakes are going to be made. Nobody first was perfect. Anyway, I want to see the whole car painted. Where is the rest of the video???

[@andrewfullington9777]

Yes I agree 👍 💯

[@kungfuninja3949]

Sorry for the late reply but I don’t have a full video of the car painted, only pictures. I would take one but the car got totaled 😔

[@kungfuninja3949]

I posted a picture so you can see

[@dreddhimston894]

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

[@fastcivic72]

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

[@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

[@Robert-ko8fi]

When you're learning, you got to start somewhere. Keep at it, you'll get better.

[@andrewalleyne312]

Good job for your first time. What gun is that tho, that fan is amazing

[@EmanuelPCA]

meen that red is so sweet! i love it

[@codyfeatherstone731]

That’s how you learn 💯

[@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.

[@ianholmen888]

I mean that is definatly full coverage.

[@cholden7416]

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

[@MrNaKillshots]

Well done. Most people wouldn't even attempt it.

[@ThulaniSaruwaka-ml6ju]

Supposed to start from top going down because when you start from bottom u will be polluting bottom line from with dust Wen doing the upper side ..roof first ,bonnet n then you start moving around

[@Yo-mamashouse]

Paint roof first so you don't lean into door

[@eucinthe6ix]

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

[@treyt6765]

I’m no professional but arnt you suppose to run the entire length of the car ?

[@Tonytalks1980]

You don't necessarily have to. I used to think that also, but I've been watching a lot of painting channels & I've been noticing that some of the best painters paint a section at a time

[@treyt6765]

@@Tonytalks1980 roger that.

[@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 ✔️

[@truckskate9677]

That poor spot where he stopped and started has got like 10 or 15 coats now. Thats why you always start and finish spraying off the piece of work. Then you get a even coat and the only overspray should be the 50 percent overlap from the last pass. Man i miss powder-coating for a living

[@Timothyking1971]

You are doing a fantastic job keep it up

[@2FRESH-4U]

Gotta learn somehow

[@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.

[@derekholmes4792]

The air should never stop coming out the gun. Just material

[@lawman8877]

What the hell that's not true at all

[@AwesomenessIskey]

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

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

There’s no such thing as mistakes paint that car over and over until the car tells you stop painting me

[@ThAtGuY-u9d]

Man right over the trim and handles.

[@N0_UNITY]

yeah boi get into your rhythm n don’t look back.

[@johnkozero6842]

Nice job keep up the good work

[@Canigetanawwwwyyyyeeeah]

“Get down on your knees and tell me you love me”😂

[@internalharm]

That's pretty good.

[@Joke-r5w]

Looks good bro!

[@buckwatts9669]

You're doing great buddy!! All it takes is practice!!

[@Wulmaz14]

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

[@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

[@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. 💯👌

[@kurtgood2914]

This painting looks good bro

[@AmbroseAgde]

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

[@amigo216]

Alot better than me for sure.

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

Clear paths, 1/2 over laps, smooth speed, one run at a time, front headlight to rear tail light etc. Continuous flow.

[@joelcerrillo4255]

You did freaking good bro for being the first time

[@RaptureReady33]

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

[@thelasteinherjar6115]

That's a good effort for your first go, mate!

[@Businessecomm.Ai1]

What psi do you have it at and what gun are you using for the spray? Looks great

[@BillCoxoutfit]

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