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[@thetriggerman954]

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[@ivansmaic5485]

Vrhunski posao u tamnici❤

[@67polara]

YES! On adding reducer! I'm just a DIY guy but I'd rather learn to spray it unreduced than deal with the various issues using reducer. It just makes good sense.

[@thetriggerman954]

It's the right way to learn. 💪🏼

[@442bks]

Make sure your air is up to par. Air hose also. Lots of particles of debris will come from a broken down hose and air quality is huge on clean paint/ high gloss. Don’t really get that super flat finish????? Painting at multi brand dealership for 35 yrs. Lots of peel in all brands. Look at dodge ram trucks for example….. flat high gloss against factory finish looks bad. Peel adds durability!!! Keep on rocking it out trigger man, enjoy your stuff…👍

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you brother. And his point of the hose breaking down from the inside. VERY good tip there. I change mine every year just for the hell of it 🤗 Thank you for chiming in. Blessings ♥️

[@nocandopdx]

I turn mine inside out, that way you get it to last twice as long

[@srautollc6831]

Another great vid trigger. The trick with those wipes is just use them once. After you clean panel. Wipe panels and plastic down then tack rag as usual. Also work great on bumpers especially raw factory bumpers bumpers.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you brother 👊🏼 the guy told me to tack first because the tack cloth can possibly cause a static charge 🤦🏽‍♂️ I'm not even going to bother trying again. I have like 3 more brand new that I'm gonna toss 🤣

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

That’s why I don’t ever use 4-1 clears. They always shrink, dieback, and don’t last as long. I’ve sprayed 100s of clears and my favorite is nason 465-00 and it’s a 2-1 high solids. It’s very affordable, looks amazing, and I’ve seen my paint jobs with it look perfect 15 years later of full weather exposure. I have never seen anything else come close it. If you want cleaner less static paint, try putting carpet in your booth and clean your panels with alcohol. The alcohol is a must on a raw plastic bumper.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you for chiming in John Nason clear coat lasting 15 year aye 🤔 very interesting

[@hidesertdave6166]

Hi Trigger I like your style of painting. Your customers get their moneys worth and more. Maybe in the future can you show how you prep a car/truck before painting especially when it has clear coat damage.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Dave, I can try to get a few shots of the prepper getting them ready. I'm in the booth all day while the prepper is getting them ready. But I'll try to get some shots in. I'm behind the trigger all day so it's tough. But I'll try

[@leviscott8519]

Back in the Lab with the mad scientist! Very helpful tips Trigger! Iv been told reducer is a necessary evil. The vehicle That flows the paint to the panel. Plenty of flash time between coats before clear coat to avoid solvent trapping/popping and metallics moving around under the clear coat. Avoiding excess reducers with the right guns and activators is the way to go! You Know your stuff Brother! Your way is the right way for those who want to do the job right for a long lasting repair. Thanks again for another helpful video Trigger! This trade is not for everyone but ups is always hiring. LOL

[@thetriggerman954]

Lmao UPS hiring 4 sure 😄 And yes all of those things do come into play and can cause issues.

[@johnpoccia4981]

I don't see why people get mad on how you lay basecoat I lay mine wet wet I feel for one better coverage and less of a chance on modeling Yes definitely do not add reducer to your clear if it does not say to add any to it As far as those static whipes not sure on those ,I use ppg 103 a alcohol base product put it in a cup after you clean it blow it and tack it ,spray the 103 over your paint suite and over the area or part you are painting it works pretty dam good,works really good on plastic parts Keep up the good work triggermayne

[@thetriggerman954]

Because they are brain washed and they learned to paint at KZbin University. I know way back when I spray PPG they had a cleaner that was anti-static I forget the name of it I'm sure it's changed names since then this was like 2005 2006ish And it did work very good. Thanks for watching John have a blessed one my man

[@johnpoccia4981]

@thetriggerman954 indeed youtube university 🤣🤣

[@Jerome3278]

😂gotta love it trigger 👍🏾,man i always seem to have a laugh whenever im watching your channel 👌🏾✊🏾

[@thetriggerman954]

Glad to hear that. 😎💪🏼

[@guillaumel3640]

Got to mention it, is it me or it was only last February that you hit 5k subscribers and now you’re near 8k. I’m usually not a fan of “I told you so” but today is the exception brother. You’re almost at 10k already. Very happy for you brother. You deserve all the success you’ve worked for. This channel only gets better and better every video you put out ✊✊✊✊

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes man just last month I hit the 5K I honestly can't believe this is happening. I thought it was going to take me a couple years to hit 10K I guess it all happens on God's time and not mine. Everyday/week/month I try to improve things to make it a more enjoyable experience for you guys to watch seems like it's paying off. I'm so grateful 🙏🏼 Thank all of you ❤️

[@thetriggerman954]

And I was really liking this hat not even going to get to wear it for a full 2 months 😅😅

[@joshuashattuck9267]

Keep up the great work trigger! Certified PPG painter here myself of 24yrs and enjoy your vids brother i pick up on stuff you do and try it at work i think its great! Trigger is legit lets get him some ppg dbc basecoat and some dcu2021 and i know his results will be flawless! Stay strong bro!

[@thetriggerman954]

Man that's the stuff I came into the game spreading I sure miss those days that 2021 clear Goood god 😍 lol Thank you Joshua I appreciate you my man. Spray on brother 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@joshuashattuck9267]

@@thetriggerman954 all day everyday! Staying so busy up here in Washington state going at it hard most weeks 7 days a week cant keep up with demand

[@itsturbinetime]

So more reducer in darker base coats and use higher solid clear coats with no reducer to avoid die back issues. Got it! thanks bro. I bet that putting your base on heavier like you do actually helps you achieve that final flatness. Kinda like when you drench a hood with the water hose and it looks like smooth glass. I like the way you spray man, thanks for sharing.

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes exactly You're spraying your base all dry and shy like your painting a paper napkin How can you achieve a flat finish Well you can but you just have to work five times harder. You're more than welcome. And thank you for watching 🫡❤️

[@kingsway731]

Ive got some carvello clear thats 3 part with reducer. I really don't like it though. You can always raise air pressure a little and get closer, move faster. It will lay down thinner and smoother. If you haven't done this, clear something before you try it on a car so you can get your stroke down.

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes that works as well That's what I was saying in the video at the beginning I would raise the pressure I would do something but I'm not adding no reducer. The car will look great for the night 😅

[@TheHumblePaintSprayer333]

Nice job man, nothing wrong with the way you put the base on, i use to put on solvent like that, im a heavy painter, most water base is applied in one application. i have to have water base in england if i want to buy solvent i need to prove that the car is classic and we can't have solvent paint schemes in anymore With them wipes i don't know about but if you had cleaner jobs before i wouldn't bother, if it aint broke don't fix it I know what you mean about adding thinner causing die back, if it doesn't recommended it i wouldn't add it or if it does i only put the right amount in or i half the amount i never over thin id just warm the clear up, the only thing i over thin is HS Direct Gloss as it like trickle over here because of the VOC content legislations most of them on the data sheets have 5 to 10% thinner and to be applied in one coat to comply but i would add another 5 to 10% on HS direct gloss, MS lays down a lot nicer TOP WORK and great video mate 🙏

[@thetriggerman954]

Then you my man. Us old schoolers know that it's ok to put base on heavy, is the guys that learned how to paint watching KZbin those are the ones that are not certain. But for guys like us that have been in the trenches for decades we relate. Anytime I try to over reduce direct gloss / single stage I run the entire job 😅 That stuff is tricky especially if you're not paying attention to the weather/temperature You can have a really bad day or week depending on the size of the job 🤪 Thanks for watching my man Have a blessed one

[@TheHumblePaintSprayer333]

@@thetriggerman954 definitely man get the base on there wet, I understand where you’re coming from with working 2 booths I was in a bonus shop for about 8 years and I’d team up with another painter one week prepping one week painting so I’d be smashing it on one job and painting another job while that base was drying 👍 Single stage can be hard work to get right, it’s either you could strike a match on the finish or it was all on the floor 😂 Have a blessed rest of the week my friend

[@dollabillbrunson8107]

I botched this up when I did my Honda Accord about 5 years ago. They tell you by adding reducer, makes it come out easier....never mention dye back. I learned by watching your channel. Thanks trigg!

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes sir, it'll get you every time 🥺 I bet you won't do that on that big ass truck once you're ready to spray it lol

[@dollabillbrunson8107]

@@thetriggerman954 lmbo…. I bet you are absolutely right!!!! I knew it was the clear kuz the base layed down super smoov! Did I fix it……nope! 😆🤣 After a front end collision with a wall, I was just happy to get it back on the road!

[@HackMasterBlaster]

I’ve tried those wipes. They sent me a big pack. I found the same thing. They will actually reintroduce dirt into your job like a dirty old tack rag. I found them to be counterproductive same way you did. As for your base I don’t see an issue with it. I hate it when people dust a thousand coats on because they’re afraid it’ll run. End up with base feeling like 150 grit sandpaper then they wonder why the finish in the clear is so shitty. The smoother your base the smoother your overall finish will be. Fuck the haters keep up the good work.

[@thetriggerman954]

Words from an experienced painter 🙌🏼 more of you guys should start channels teach these guys the right way. Thank you man appreciate you chiming in. And those wipes are straight 💩💩

[@travis3437]

I paint the same way. Never had an issue. Get nice smooth base that way, gives you nice smooth clear. I did production painting for airplane parts for years, hammer on the paint. Finish the last part, back to the first part. Two coats of base, three coats of clear. Three sets of sixteen parts a day. Your paint jobs look great.

[@thetriggerman954]

Exactly 💯 wet flat base = wet flat clear. Will not automatically but you have a better chance of getting the flatter overall finish if your base is sprayed flat and wet. Thank you for chiming in my OG paint brother 🫡💪🏼

[@GregoryGreenSr.-vs4ot]

Thanks for the info ❤

[@thetriggerman954]

You're welcome Gregory 💪🏼

[@bradleyyounger8499]

I always used denatured alcohol to kill the static.. this was way back. I'm sure they have much better shit nowadays lol. This was back when we used siphon cups

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes I've used that as well lot of guys I know still do it that way. My first primer gun was a siphon spray gun made by Campbell Hausfeld😅

[@joewolf4483]

I didn't realize you spoke french ... The first thing I thought is that you might energize the panels and cause static ... came out nice though ... be sure to match the factory orange peel ... good job...

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes sir will do 🫡 French? 🤔 Whatchu talking bout Willis?

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Very nice finish there Mr Trigger Sir the finish from the gun is superb, I don't see how anti static wipes can work as the more you wipe a panel with a cloth the more static you can put into the panel and even more so with plastic🤷‍♂like you I don't have a stat gun so the best thing I've found is a water based cleaner or even IPA which will help reduce static then when you wipe it don't wipe to fast as that can cause static🤦‍♂ I think we all need to find our own process for cutting down on nibs as it will differ depending on your booth, extraction and climate so there isn't really any one way that works for everyone👌🙏👍John UK

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you John. Yeah man that's wipes are 💩 👎🏼 my way was working just fine. With plain old water 😏

[@JohnWD40TC02]

I haven't used them and after seeing this I don't think I will be, whatever works for you is the correct way to do it Trigger and I bet we all do it differently👍

[@lawncuttingplusdelta]

Show quality right off the gun ! 💪🏻

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you my man. Appreciate ya 😎💪🏼

[@s4ms0n1t3]

Wish i never added reducer to my clear when i painted my car, got a good amount of die back and peel...recently sprayed a new bumper for the car after you said about no reducer and it came up much better and held its gloss and less peeel

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes man, I have to keep preaching that guys are sabotaging their work by doing that. I get messages every day on IG guys asking me what happened to their clear and they add 10%-20% reducer 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sideshowscot7815]

Great content trigger and great advice. I would really like to see more work with that porphis gun? Spray on brother 🤜🤛

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Scot you got a thing for that Porphis aye 🤠😂 alright man I got you I have like 4 older vids I have to get out first. You'll notice the 1000 subscribers hat in some 🤣 got videos in que. I'm working man. Working hard but I got you.

[@srodgie]

Hey Trigger! Great tutorial Brother! 💯👍 The 4600 sprayed really nice! I LOVE watching your videos! Have a great day! Cheers, Steve 🙏

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Steve have a blessed one my man 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@davutyalcin-]

Love your videos and your sense of humor 😁 Subscribed to your chanel 👌🏻 (I am also carpainter from the netherlands )

[@thetriggerman954]

Welcome to the channel my paint brother from across the land. I'm glad you enjoy the vids and can appreciate the humor 💪🏼❤️

[@Snip59]

Hi Trigger I use all the time on my car or parts it works great .As I'm working out of my garage and need to keep it clean it does the job Phil in Sydney love your work.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Sydney. Glad they work for you. You have the magic touch 😲💪🏼

[@Snip59]

For Tacking down before u apply base coat from dust it's ok for us DIY garage guys that's it.Trigger man for u zero need so that car with the nibs in the paint that was a cut and buff yes wet &dry 2000 wet then a polish compound I guess.Love the work u do

[@v65wings45]

Those static wipes work like static cling dryer sheets you use in your dryer for your clothes. Same concept.

[@thetriggerman954]

That's what they are saying but that thing attracted more dirt lol. For the hell of it I might try the dryer sheets lol

[@jamesward5721]

Thing that REALLY boils my hoop, Trug, is the fact almost all the "Third World" can buy Akzo Nobel Akstar primer - it's available everywhere there. That primer is the absolute bomb as primer goes. Can we buy it here? Nope. Nobody sells it. We get all the absolute junk primers in our so called "First World Country". Or take another simple "Consumable" - Upol Fibral lite filler. Brilliant filler, works great. Can we buy it here? Nope. Upol don't sell it in our market, apparently. We ain't worthy. Great vid as always - learn stuff every time you put out content. My fave "PAINTING" channel.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you James I appreciate you my man. Go ahead and vent it it out brother 🤪

[@jamesward5721]

@@thetriggerman954 You're Trug from now on. :-) True ol skool G.

[@Detailing_And_Rust_Repair]

I bought Sunmight sandpaper, and it is hundred times better than the usual stuff we can buy here in Sweden. I think its because of environment laws. Some primers and paints are a lot better because they contain forbidden ingredients. We use to have an extremely good primer here that contained led, but it was super toxic

[@jamesward5721]

@@Detailing_And_Rust_Repair Most of the sandpaper we get here now is garbage - the only exception is 3M cubitron, however once again, close to no stockists & it's hell-dear pricewise. Gonna try get some Sunmight.

[@LeslieTruex-ps7zr]

I am surprised some of the old timers have not suggested to put a bounce dryer sheet in your tack rag i did that a lot especially with corvettes if it was bad enough we would hook jumper cables to the frame and to the ground there will be a lot of naysayers but it worked

[@thetriggerman954]

I've heard about the chain grounding to the floor. And one other guy just mention today about the dryer sheets. That was definitely my first time ever hearing that. I mean it sounds logical I just never heard it before And I've sprayed a long side a lot of old timers.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Another glass job Triggerman 💦 keep applying that pressure 💯💪🏾

[@thetriggerman954]

Champ 🏆🏆 thank you my man. Much appreciated. And you already know. All gas no brakes 👣 💨💨💨

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@thetriggerman954 yessir 💯

[@davidray4655]

Hey Triggerman, I use anti static dryer sheets and wipe down my panels. I know that work in the dryer, so not sure there's any reason to pay a premium for those.. I feel you on the base coat. I too spray to completely cover on the first coat. Great job as always 👍

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you David, man you really use the anti-static dryer sheets for the dryer for clothes? Lmao holy shit How in the hell did you come up with that idea? I mean it sounds genius. And I'm sure you're using the ones that have no scent those things would probably cause fish eyes. What a very smart concept not sure if I have the balls to try it though. 🤪

[@davidray4655]

@thetriggerman954 I do it, but not sure it works any better than your experience. But, I work in my garage, not a professional booth like you do. Thanks for the reply, and keep up the fantastic videos.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@davidray4655 🤜🏼🤛🏼🫡

[@rongamble9884]

I have also been turned on to using the waterborne solution for my wipe down before paint

[@thetriggerman954]

Now that works fine. I have used in the past

[@rongamble9884]

@@thetriggerman954 but as you know there is no complete perfect environment we all fight the nasty as painters out here

[@thetriggerman954]

@@rongamble9884 #facts

[@FE428Power]

Another great lesson from the professor!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you sir 😁🫡

[@juantorres9726]

Learned hard way not to reduce clear that doesnt have it in mix ratio. Now i dont even reduce single. Years ago i did work on ground support equipment for American Airlnes. Fleet color blue. My paint rep from Finishmaster told me guys that paint UPS trucks dont reduce clear. How did they get it to flow? My rep got me a 1.6 tip for my gun. Worked great. Got to adapt to the product or else the product will make you pay

[@thetriggerman954]

EXACTLY 💯 say it loud for the folks in the back row 🔊📢📢📢📢📣📣

[@robertwalter6688]

Trigger you crack me up I love your channel dude keep it up I have told you before been a follower from the jump !!!!!!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Walter 🤠 glad you're enjoying the channel 😁 I'll keep em coming brother. Have a blessed one 🙌🏼

[@robertwalter6688]

@@thetriggerman954 and you as well sir!!!!!!

[@donbaba2391]

I have a bad habit getting heavy-handed on my first coat also sometimes causes paint reactions and sometimes I get a little too happy with the clear and you already know what happens lol

[@thetriggerman954]

You need to clean that panel better. My panels are cleaned 4 times 3 times before it even comes in the booth then again in the booth. We go through lots of grease and wax remover. But also never have an issue. But the clear I didn't go crazy with. Runs give me nightmares 🤣😂

[@KILLER_BEE_98]

When I first started learning how to paint, I used to put reducer in my clear , and within 2 years all of those paint jobs failed. The reducer destroyed all the UV protection in the clear. Ain’t no way in the world I would put reducer in my clear coat again! 😂 So it looks like I won’t be using those wipes either 😂 Great vid as usual 👍🏽

[@thetriggerman954]

Looks like a lot of you guys have experienced this. It sucks you had to learn that way but hopefully this video helps save some guys The heartache that really don't know that this can happen. Thanks for chiming in KB 💪🏼❤️

[@tonymartinez15949]

Do you know my friend old timers used to wrap a chain around the car or truck frame and let it hang on the concrete floor for static killer🤷🏼‍♂️

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes I'm well aware of that as I was coming into the trade that was slowly phasing out the painter that I replaced at this shop 11 years ago they said he used to do it. Till this day I still try to wrap my head around how that shit works but from what I hear it worked great. But I'm definitely not climbing my ass up under a car hooking up chains 🤣😅

[@trentdawg2832]

Imagination…….just an Illusion, in all this confusion……thats that jam!!!!!

[@thetriggerman954]

oh you caught that aye 😂

[@trentdawg2832]

@@thetriggerman954 yeah…how can i miss it…..our age is def showing!!!

[@3rekoatskustoms929]

I agree witcha I have never used reducer in my clear.

[@thetriggerman954]

Smart man 🤓 🤜🏼🤛🏼 You probably don't get much die back either. You clear probably stays shiny overnight lol

[@3rekoatskustoms929]

@thetriggerman954 I might get a run or 2 but no dieback.

[@nickcrill7718]

I’ve never had clear die back… is that common? My clear is mixed 2-1-1. So mine always has reducer. I didn’t know the reducer could do that! The dungeon 😂 I feel that! Your jobs looks pretty damn clean from what I’ve seen.

[@thetriggerman954]

That's good You have never had dieback your clear coat calls for reducer so you're good. Lot of these guys try to take the easy route and add reducer but it just ends up being the long route 😅

[@Johnsmith22838]

Trigger there is nothing wrong with stacking the base on heavy as long as the temperature is high, I’m a painter in the uk and when I apply it heavy it doesn’t work out because it’s only 55 - 60f in my booth even with fast reducer 😂

[@thetriggerman954]

I know that, but these guys get on me about it. They learned differently on "KZbin" so my way seems foreign to them. They are taught to put on baby coats as if they're painting a paper towel 🤪🤣

[@Gegsite]

​@@thetriggerman954 Maybe you can show on a thermo how hot it is before you paint.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Gegsite I show that on Big jobs. Can't do it on every small video. I have them mounted on the wall.

[@nigelthomas6642]

Trigger man now that 4600 is a great gun man trigger that panel look like 🍷

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes sir, it's definitely one of my Top 3 guns ever. Thank you Nigel 🫡

[@jameskerry5581]

thanks for the review TM.....

[@thetriggerman954]

You bet James 💪🏼

[@Choober65]

Easiest way to get a glass finish? Follow what TriggerMan tells you to do.

[@thetriggerman954]

🙌🏼❤️ thank you Sir 🙂

[@Michigunner]

Spraying Diamont, 411 on our clear. Never tried to take out reducer. Always mixed it according to tech sheet. Unfortunately have to use sealer more than I care for. No matter how much primer I load up, between the pinholes and the bodymans blocking removing primer. We used to block their work. Now its just no thanks, maybe you should be responsible for it.

[@thetriggerman954]

Now if your TDS says to add reducer then that's 100% fine with me I use diamont clear back in 2001 I can't remember the ratio on it but that stuff was sweet they used it at the Chrysler dealership I worked at Awesome stuff I'm sure it's improved even more.

[@nickcrill7718]

Man when people try to point stuff out they know nothing about… that gets me frustrated sometimes.

[@thetriggerman954]

But they do know about it they graduated with honors from KZbin University 🤷🏽‍♂️🤪

[@curtisdefreece9921]

Do you have a video of how to properly mask off a vehicle for paint?

[@thetriggerman954]

I don't have a full video on that. But I haven't had many requests so I'm currently working on a video specifically for masking. I may release it on my other channel but I will post it here to let you guys know when it's up. Thank you for your support 💪🏼❤️

[@joblo2299]

Do you use fast clear activator in cold,or still u use slow..for overalls??

[@thetriggerman954]

For an overall in the cold mix fast and medium 50/50

[@mississippiwrenches295]

Love it 🔥🔥🔥

[@thetriggerman954]

My man 👊🏼 I haven't gotten any alerts from your channel you still dropping?

[@mississippiwrenches295]

@@thetriggerman954 oh yea man I got several new ones out and it’s smaller jobs but the one with the orange car is very interesting

[@thetriggerman954]

@@mississippiwrenches295 ok I gotta see, algorithm might be tripping. Imma check em out

[@wrightsrrt871]

That's for sure brother 💯

[@thetriggerman954]

🫡

[@wrightsrrt871]

@@thetriggerman954 I use the finish 1 clear and like it out the black widow hte

[@michaeldillon3784]

Just be glad you didn’t use that tack rag on the hood! 😢

[@thetriggerman954]

What a nightmare that would have been 🥺

[@nickcrill7718]

A coverage junky 😂🤣😂 you have me dying 😂

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes I'm an addict 🤪

[@Bkrieder]

I always solvent clean first then water base clean. The alchohol in the water base cleaner seems to keep the static down for me. I use axalta based products. VS1000 for solvent and then VS1100 for my water base cleaner. Idk works for me. Never seen the wipes b4....

[@thetriggerman954]

Sounds like you got it down. 💪🏼 The wipes are 💩

[@The88katana600]

GREAT TIPS

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed 💪🏼❤️

[@DIYSolarEnergy]

killer JOB Trigger, I assume your running Full Fluid and Full Fan on that 1.2? Dang that looks good. May have to try some of that clear...

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you sir, actually it's only 2.5 turns out from closed. This thing is still a hose. And it is full fan. Yea that AmTech clear is pretty good. As long as you don't reduce it 😅

[@mtaahirs4018]

Watching all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 Excellent work Trigger! Do you ever warm up your clear coat to thin the viscosity down before mixing it?

[@thetriggerman954]

Warm it up? 🤦🏽‍♂️ Man it's already 100° or hotter in the booth lol But to answer your question no I have never done that nor do I know anyone that has ever done it.

[@mtaahirs4018]

Haha okay 100 is pretty hot so that would have the clear pretty thinned out. What speed hardner did you use for this job?

[@mtaahirs4018]

There's something I really wanted to know, is there any product you would recommend using on fresh paint to protect it (like some sort of sealant that's silicone/wax free)? I have a penelshop and we want to give the customers cars a protection coat over the clear but I’m not sure if there is something to use on paintwork that hasn’t fully cured yet? Any advice would be appreciated. Something temporary would be great too as long as the gloss stays intact and the clear doesn’t get scratched when the customers gets their cars washed.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@mtaahirs4018 I used a medium activator on this job

[@mtaahirs4018]

@@thetriggerman954❤

[@ericbrown-ti5kb]

Hey triggerman..I think your way is better in my opinion..ain't nothing wrong with trying something new and find out it is not the best product..so UNSUBCRIBE..(on the wipes that is)..😅..however I do the same..if manufacturers don't say or recommend adding to there products..I don't do so by going against the grain..(that was even a side note for me also)..good job on the vehicle..and your right about one thing..can't teach an old dog new tricks..specially if it's something that been working in your favor for years..take care bro..and God bless.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Eric, and I definitely "UNSUBSCRIBED" from those dam wipes I still had three brand new ones in the pack I tossed them in the garbage 🤷🏽‍♂️ Thank you for watching my man Have a blessed one

[@timhudson8958]

Trigger I thinks all them static wipes are cloth saturated with isopropyl alcohol! I was able to find some 98.6 percent pure isopropyl alcohol at my local hardware store it was left over from the Covid days.

[@thetriggerman954]

I hAve some 99% I got from the beauty supply store. But the wipes don't work at all man 😔

[@curtisdefreece9921]

You tha man!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you for watching Curtis 💪🏼❤️

[@EJ1James]

Trigga! Wassup bro , wipes no go fosho water like you said neutralizes the static but normally after a paint job what do you do to combat the dirt nibs?

[@thetriggerman954]

What up James, after the job is done 🤷🏽‍♂️ get to wet sand and buffing 🤣 1500,2000,3000 🥹 the shit I hate

[@EJ1James]

Oh I thought you let it go as is , I haven’t learned how to wet sand and buff to use it after a paint job

[@thetriggerman954]

@@EJ1James nah man I couldn't leave that much dirt in a job. Even though you can hardly see it. Man wet sand and buffing is easy. You're right around the way so get something set up and I'll pass by and show you

[@travlite8496]

Hey Trigga how far are you from Tampa,im making the move down that way next month.I got a place to stay while looking for a bodyman/painter gig i like being a combo man less frustration in my opinion.

[@thetriggerman954]

I'm in pompano Beach so like 3.5 hours from Tampa. Plenty of available jobs down here.

[@BLACKRAIN390]

Great video on die back 👍🏿💯💯💯💯 How did you like the grant7 clear?

[@thetriggerman954]

That stuff is thick AF it's good clear. Seems like it'll last a long time..

[@BLACKRAIN390]

@@thetriggerman954 What about the shine, you thank it's better than the clear you use.....

[@thetriggerman954]

@@BLACKRAIN390 yes it's much better but my boss not about to spend that much money for it. Our clear is like $170 with discount from supplier vs over grant 7 $300 but for some one looking for quality clear and doesn't mind paying for it it good. And it's shine too. I mean I've only done those few jobs with it so my experience with it is limited. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Just keeping it 💯

[@BLACKRAIN390]

@@thetriggerman954 $300.00 NO SIR !!!!

[@stephenherrick6847]

Hey captain what’s the best clear that recommend for your results?

[@thetriggerman954]

Hard to say that man. There are tons of good clear out there. The one I use is AM-TECH it's pretty good not the best but you can get a good finish with it. Here is a link incase you want to try amzn.to/4dy2Bv5

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Yez you have a problem 😊

[@thetriggerman954]

And so do you Mr Andy 😉

[@ANDY-we7mr]

@@thetriggerman954 only on a weekend pal what causes a spray gun spitting and hardly no fan

[@gregoryjowers3629]

Another one knock out tha park…

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you for watching Gregory 🫡

[@bosshawg7427]

Good info! I can't lie. I've done the reducer route a few times and didn't figure out what I was losing gloss to until I read about it later on. My solution, considering overspray is a big issue, was to stop using high solids clear. I've gone back to medium solids, and the results are better, plus there's no need to have a rowdy spray gun.

[@thetriggerman954]

I think we all have gone down that route the important thing is learning from it, I get messages from guys sending me pictures of their clear coat the next morning looks like it was supposed to be a matte finish lol But what did you do oh I added 15% reducer 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@nickross2423]

I paint the same way.. mine started from doing industrial stuff like metal skid frames.. like u said tho once u start doing it u get used to it.. I'm gonna try the anti static wipes.. been doing my dash pieces for my truck and after I sand primer I get hairs n everything else sticking to it like glue.. or what would u suggest?

[@thetriggerman954]

You can try the wipes, maybe you'll have better luck, all I've ever done is wipe the panels with water, drenched rag. Before all of the "water based cleaners, we just used water and it worked fine. Company saw that and then made a product to sell.

[@cminchey0909]

Old school We didn’t have time to waste

[@thetriggerman954]

Depending on how far old school you talking about they had to polish the car to make it shine anyway with lacquer-based paint

[@andypocs7061]

Looks excellent trigger what clear do you use?

[@thetriggerman954]

I use AmTech clear, it's a product by Prospray. Spraying it 11 years now. No issues

[@andypocs7061]

@@thetriggerman954 thank you clear always looks great

[@thetriggerman954]

@@andypocs7061 thanks man, it's not the greatest high end $700 cheat coat. But I've learned to make it look nice and it lasts never had one come back for fading or anything.

[@andypocs7061]

@@thetriggerman954 thanks for the info I will give it a try great videos

[@thetriggerman954]

@@andypocs7061 welcome Andy 😎

[@roseanreaves6146]

What clear are you using and how does it do air drying ?

[@thetriggerman954]

I use AmTech clear. Product by ProsPray. And it does great with air drying finished product you're looking at is air dried I don't have a bake cycle in my booth. There's a link in the description for the clear in case you wanted to read up on it, check the reviews and whatnot

[@diggy561]

DJ E-Z Mix

[@thetriggerman954]

West Side 🤙🏼

[@BSevenly]

Another great vid Trig! was wondering have you tried the Iwata Kiwami 4 WBX 1.4? I know you used the Kiwami 4 BA. i’m looking at good guns around $200-$300 was interested in that WBX in a 1.4. lmk if you got any input on it! keep up the vids brother!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you sir, and no I don't believe in tried that one. The one I tried I did not care for at all. $300 I think I'd recommend that prd 715 or 627 instead. Those guns will give you a finish that looks 10 times better.

[@BSevenly]

@@thetriggerman954thanks brother, i’ll check them out!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@BSevenly no problem 😎

[@BSevenly]

@@thetriggerman954checked them out watched a couple vids you’ve done on them and i’m interested, i’m refinishing a couple trucks I have. working on one right now a 02 Dodge Ram. I have a 26gal compressor I think it’s around 4-4.5cfm at 90psi. I know it isn’t the best but would you recommend any specific gun for this compressor setup? really wanting as smooth of a finish as I can get with no sanding ( cus everyone hates sanding ) 😂 oh and 1 gun for base and clear if I can get by with that.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@BSevenly sounds like you need an HVLP spray gun. And for the price range you're looking to spend nothing that I can say I recommend for the finish that you want. Your best bet is maybe one of those R500 spray guns You're pretty limited on selection my man.

[@trentdawg2832]

What lvlp gun do you recommend for clear?? I have the r500, a610, and a inokraft drizzle….i like the 610 and only used the inokraft once…so i cant call it, the r500 i basically use for primer….but i have mulitple tip sizes for all 3 guns…..i have hvhp guns too but i shoot in my garage with a 20 gal compressor so lvlp works best for me

[@thetriggerman954]

I recommend lph400 I personally didn't care for the a610. The R500 would be my next choice if on a budget

[@trentdawg2832]

@@thetriggerman954 ok i will have to check that one out…thanks big homie!!!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@trentdawg2832 no problem. Keep me posted 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@inkkingpublications9049]

what time class starts

[@thetriggerman954]

Friday 4 pm be there or be square 🤓

[@Sumkindawonderful]

Curious, whats set salary? Wanna know the diffrence in pay down their to up here in mass

[@thetriggerman954]

It's varies on experience,certifications etc... Flat rate commission $15-$23 per hour. Same goes for salary.

[@Sumkindawonderful]

@@thetriggerman954 what's insurance hourly rates?

[@thetriggerman954]

I think it's around $45 and $90 for mechanical

[@Sumkindawonderful]

@@thetriggerman954 thought it would be so diffrent! As far as I know mass has the lowest rates

[@gasalesb.v.6922]

I'm using a anti static gun from AliExpress $75 and it works like a pro😂😂😂 no dust and I have also no fancy spray booth

[@thetriggerman954]

No way 😲😲 not the one used for records is it? I saw ones on there that people use to clean old school records.

[@gasalesb.v.6922]

It's need an airline and powerline that's not ideal but man it's working.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@gasalesb.v.6922 ohh yeah I seen those. Wasn't sure if they work.

[@DaSesh]

bro this is the second time ive heard! dont put reducer in the clear.. noted i wont on my next paint job (tmwr lol)

[@thetriggerman954]

I mean if you like shiny clear coat don't use reducer if you like your clear coat to almost look like a matte finish and reducer 🤠😲

[@DaSesh]

@@thetriggerman954 yes cause Everytime I spray clear I manage to get it matte until I cut compound buff

[@thetriggerman954]

@@DaSesh do you normally add reducer?

[@DaSesh]

@@thetriggerman954 Everytime and it looks cloudy or muddy until I cut and buff

[@DaSesh]

@@thetriggerman954 and it's like the day after like you said when I first lay it, looks great come out next day it looks like it needs to be cut and buffed

[@TheDopeShow81]

Did I hear you say you used a sata?? Lol. I hate them wipes. I have a plastic cleaner with anti static properties I use. I also use it to clean my blend panels...

[@thetriggerman954]

That's right. I have every Sata series they've ever made. I just don't have the SATA tattoo like some guys 🤣🤣 I have a few other things lined up to try for the guys out there to help with static. #TeamSata👊🏼

[@TheDopeShow81]

​@thetriggerman954 bwhaha.. so I've been using my dv1 flat out.. base. Clear.. I'm loving it..

[@thetriggerman954]

@@TheDopeShow81 sayyy what. You cheater 😾

[@TheDopeShow81]

Yea I know. You should bust yours out again. I swear I've never seen flatter finishes

[@thetriggerman954]

@@TheDopeShow81 mine is in the back of my closet under some Nikes 🤣🤪 where it will remain until the come out with a C3 speed cap

[@georgespangler1517]

Just started painting cars 6 months ago did 20 jobs no reduced clear mirror finish and listened to the asshole premp guy and reduced clear and had 3 bad jobs in one week, l never reduce clear now.

[@thetriggerman954]

Damm prep guy got you. Well at least you know now. Sounds like you're off to a good start only painting for 6 months. Good stuff my man 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@georgespangler1517]

@@thetriggerman954 Thanks Trig, yeah he was super body man,, was on the nascar circuit,, drinks vodka all day and snorting coke,, l made it 4 months there while building my own paint booth at home in my 6 car garage now I'm doing my own thing total classic car restorations, l heard the shop shut down after l left so many unsatisfied customers,, your the man trigg I'm 60 years old retired house builder you have taught me this trade..

[@user-paullynch]

What you talking about triggerman 400hrs a week, there’s only 168hrs in a week, 🤣😂🤣😂🤣👊🏻👍🏻 I’ve told you a million times do not exaggerate 👊🏻👍🏻

[@thetriggerman954]

You do know that you can make hundreds of hours a week on flat rate right? I hope you are kidding 😂

[@user-paullynch]

@@thetriggerman954 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👍🏻👊🏻

[@nocandopdx]

No shame in reducing your clear, it's to reduce your expectations. To match the factory paint. To match the other guys paint who painted before you. To replicate the UV wear, you dig? Maybe you're making a KZbin video. Go ahead pour it on. You can even reduce the reducer with more reducer. I heard.

[@thetriggerman954]

Right on man 👊🏼

[@plsmcustomization]

👌🏾🫡

[@thetriggerman954]

🫡😎