How to achieve a super high gloss clear coat

Solution to get super high gloss on a clear coat that you applied yourself or on a clear coat strongly damaged. The gloss is obtained by wet sanding then polishing. A wax is then applied to protect the varnish.
This video does not constitute or replace a real specialized technical manual, and was only made ​​for convenience and educational purposes. "TutoBuild Eng" makes no warranties of any kind and accepts no liability. "TutoBuild Eng" cannot be responsible for any damage caused to devices or persons using information contained in this video. Use of the information contained in this video is at your own risk.

[@ThGrtCanadian]

For a drive-way job and not being fully prepped for this. I'm pretty happy with your results. Suggestion for those who try this, use a smaller sanding pad to help get more results and control around the corner and side of each panel and make sure to refine the sanding by going up to 3000 grit or 4000 grit before going to the next stage of cut polish.

[@jasonchicoine4282]

Narrated by steven hawking

[@BretBunton]

British Stephen hawking

[@zioxei]

Stephanie hawking

[@riskromer9773]

hahah great joke, still I prefer this robotic voice than mumbling low voiced idiot or an overhyped screaming twat

[@killacrush3437]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🏆

[@mezo72271]

@@riskromer9773 hi guys, chrisfix here

[@Sheltieshangrila]

Good thing you had captions because I wouldn't have known what a Mecro Fibbiber cloth was.

[@desmochai]

😂

[@matthewjensen9550]

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[@joelbusch6084]

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[@rafaelr.2228]

Does a pro job hiding the voice and the face. Does a pro job making the car look from a orange peel to a perfect mirror. Mirror reveals face. 😂

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[@izaiahralph2774]

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[@leandrogerardo4554]

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[@lex.cordis]

@@leandrogerardo4554 Do people actually fall for these fake exchanges? It's so obviously a marketing ploy.

[@shinola]

Nice video. I’d absolutely start with nothing rougher than 1,000 grit, though. If anyone is nervous about polishing (maybe it’s your first time and you don’t want to burn through the finish), sanding up to 5,000 grit before polishing helps, and never wipe the panel down immediately after you polish. Give the clear a second to reset.

[@scottwhitley3392]

2,000 is minimum I’d say tbh. Especially with the cheaper clear coats the DIYers (like me) use. Always start smooth then if need be go rougher

[@KOKAI325]

@@scottwhitley3392 The lowest i go is 1200 up to 3000 then polish

[@fitnessja7047]

@@KOKAI325 what if I sand by hand

[@KOKAI325]

@@fitnessja7047 i sand by hand and DA

[@satan101101]

800grit by hand are fine if you sure that your clear coat are thick enough But using 800 grit on a da? That scared me too lol🤣

[@4twny]

Nice job. Finally somebody who believes its NOT the number of clear coats that make it glossy.

[@TheBrewster007]

So many "expert answers " good recovery from a disaster. With enough clear any paint job could be shined up . Well done good video

[@MOAB-UT]

Looks much better but be sure to never wax fresh clear-coat and only use a microfiber towel to buff. I would definitely keep the speeds lower on that DA machine. Clear from a can will likely be very thin and if it wasn't baked/cured at mid-high temps, it is fairly weak so you will very quickly and easily burn right through it. Paint from the factory is baked at temps between 250-400F because the parts are OFF the car. Even a professional body-shop can't match those temps if the part is still on the car because other parts can't take high heat exposure (tires, electronics, etc.) That is why factory paint is usually superior.

[@djjessiejames]

I did this now I’m making appointment to my local Body shop thanks

[@exoticwaves1580]

You did it yourself moron

[@eatmysh0rts]

@@exoticwaves1580 what do you think the video is for? Idiot. Lol.

[@DrAnderson1]

@@exoticwaves1580 - I KNOW, RIGHT? What kind of an idiot watches a KZbin video, narrated by Siri, depicting a guy buffing & polishing the clear coat (of what I assume is *HIS OWN* car, Siri never actually cleared that up) in (what I assume, again, is his *OWN DRIVEWAY,* *Damnit Siri* this shit’s important!) and thinks “wow, this result looks great! Clearly I have the same, or similar problem, or why would I be watching this video?? There aren’t any cats knocking full glasses of water off the table, or wearing slippers....no kids hitting their dad in the balls in a sports related accident....it’s not even funny at all...so, this probably isn’t something I watched for the entertainment value........since I have the same, or similar problem, I’m going mimic the instructions here in an attempt to “DIY.” If this guy & Siri can do it, I can certainly trust them. Surely no one would ever put this much effort into creating a DIY video if these products & methods only serve to make the situation MUCH worse?” Then what? They just go to Walmart, or Auto Zone, or whatever...and buy all of these materials, and attempt it on their own?!?! Who does that?? Like, who doesn’t have $300 to pay a body shop to get you that “super high gloss clear coat” like the guy in this video did for the car in this video? Some people are just stupid.

[@exoticwaves1580]

@@DrAnderson1 yep

[@buddysteve5543]

This guy doesn't want to be responsible for his lies! So no face or voice!

[@johnwren5516]

I watched the previous film to this when the car was painted from white to black . The fella stood on the roof of the car, poured 2 gallons of Hammerite over the car and just cut the drips off at the bottom when it dried 😂

[@ArcanePath360]

Everyone knows that's the best way to do it :)

[@DeerDoe]

@@ArcanePath360 Well that's only if you want a professional job.

[@ArcanePath360]

@@DeerDoe Funnily enough I've done stuff like this in the past, when painting metal frames, a guitar or anything small. Hammerite is great shit for laying on thick without any undercoat or smoothing and just leaving to gloss up.

[@jonathantenorio8829]

I understand that some clear coats are trash specially if you spray out of a can. But if your going to spray out of a can atlease use a 2k clear coat. You gotta let the clear cure for about a week then you can start to wet sand with a 1500 grit. Using a sponge as a pad for your sand block. Then use 2000 grit finally use a 2500 grit. Then you can use a compound cutting from meguiars by using a buffer/polisher. Then use polish, wax, and finish wax.

[@user-iv7ew1jd8p]

only wax 1 month after applying clear coat

[@jonathantenorio8829]

@@user-iv7ew1jd8p I understand that sometimes you should wait a month till you sand down but if you wait a month the clear hardens and it's way more tough to sand it down. It all depends how much orange peel you get from using the clear coats too. There's too many pros and cons during painting process

[@AreskCSGO]

@@jonathantenorio8829 lol 2k clear out of a spray can its hard to spray.. u need to be experienced and even then i think u will get a orange peel

[@a.j.casper8873]

Id argue this till blue in the face. 2k clear out of can is trash, not better. I proved time and time again. Ot peels after a uear. Comparing apples to apples. 1k is 100% better out here of a can. Spraying with a gun is another story. Upol expert can clear is top notch for a can

[@callummatheson2379]

End result il admit was spot on but the process was long winded. Realistically that same gloss can be achieved by 1500, 2000 (or 3m trizact 3000 disc is my choice) then compound then buff. The meguires paint correction shouldn't be needed and never wax fresh clear coat for the first 4 weeks after painting as you risk locking solvents in under the wax since they can't escape. This can destroy your paint as the clear gasses out solvents for up to 4 weeks. Cheers

[@macpaz]

callum matheson Interesting info. I usually wait 2 days after applying clear coat before I apply wax and I'm happy with the results. Is it because I could be using a better product?

[@RawTopShot]

callum matheson Also never cover a freshly painted surface with poly sheet in an attempt to keep dust off your new paint job for the same reason. It can cause micro blisters, so you'd end up having to strip it all off again to start over.

[@servanttofriend8481]

Great info, fren. Thanks.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

Ah

[@ediblemagician3688]

You must be blind there was still sanding swirls and little craters all over.

[@shevanbryan3549]

If some of the guys in these comments are so good, why are they even watching this video? My first paint job came out much worse and at least now I am a little closer to knowing how to rescue it in the future. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@JonSmith-cx7gr]

I have managed to compile all the useful info I have gleaned from the comments of various vids on bodywork: Apply filler to any cracks etc in item. Sand item with 400 sandpaper. Spray some primer over item. 3 coats. Light coat. Wait 20 - 30 mins then another heavier coat, 30 mins wait then final coat. Wet sand with 600 wet and dry to ensure smooth finish pre painting. Let dry. Spray the item. 3 coats. Light coat. Wait 20 - 30 mins then another heavier coat, 30 mins wait then final coat. If desired, wet sand with 800 preferably by hand with sanding block and let dry. Apply clearcoat - preferably 2K. Minimum 3 coats. Not too light. Not too heavy. Allow ample time to dry (at least 24 hours) Wet sand the clearcoat with 2000/2500/3000/5000 by hand with sanding block (or just 3000 and 5000 if finish is already nice and smooth.) Be gentle. Rub with rubbing compound preferably with a machine but by hand if necessary. Be gentle. Buff off. Then apply a polish preferably with a machine. Buff. Wait a few weeks before applying wax to give the clearcoat time to release all chemicals. Wet sand eyeballs with 9000 grit sanding block so you can see clearer. When someone tells you you did something wrong, dry sand their head with 1 grit paper aka a rock.

[@ponsaravanan]

This is the great answer and works even if you make few mistakes. I do apply a clear coat after sanding with 1500Grid

[@fyzallyfe2210]

How long actually we have to wait for fresh clearcoat to cut and polishing?

[@JonSmith-cx7gr]

@@fyzallyfe2210 At least 24 hours preferably.

[@VenomWorks]

@@JonSmith-cx7gr where could I find a 10 grit sand paper? I don't want to kill the guy.

[@alexaguirre3924]

hey man i know your comment is a little old (lol) but i have a couple questions... so i sprayed my car with acrylic urethane paint and im not sure if i must apply a clear coat or if the shine is already in the paint?!?! hope you see this and can help me!!!

[@AlexRoza]

I finished my today with 600 grit 1500 grit and 3000 grit all in wet sand all the time by hand, don’t leave it dry when working on. Polish = wool + tru-grit / 3 types of foam pad + CarPro Essence Xtreme Gloss Enhancer, will see the amazing results.

[@bdtcrypto1542]

using high solids (expensive) clear coat gives you a HUGE leap forward and prevents runs and make it a LOT more glossy using the exact same techniques as production (cheaper clear) however we cant use that on every job but if you're doing a home or one off project, USE THE HIGH GLOSS clearcoat it will make you feel like a better painter

[@tipr8739]

Do you have any recommended products or brands?

[@MrShazaamable]

@@tipr8739 id like to know too

[@The1Music2MyEars]

@@MrShazaamable Spraymax 2k in a can. It has isocyanates like all 2k's so you have to wear a mask with a charcoal filter and some eye protection since you don't want the 2k cloud to be anywhere near your eyes. Also wear long sleeves.

[@BLAZETANGO]

I cringed at the fact that the door took a beating on the sanding and was not part of the process. Open the door(for those who are going to do this)

[@N.I.C.K.0.3]

The door isn't done yet if you look at it at the ending, he would do the same on that panel. He even said to do this 1m² at a time.

[@CiurAKn]

Just sand it with 1000 - 2000 - 3000, and use 3m polish, and for a perfect shine after a regular polish use a ultimate compound polish

[@raysonsarmiento6079]

Great job I dont have a power tool and just spent 4 hours sanding and polishing my cars fender

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

Only 3 passes with 2000 grit is nessasary. Using lower grit will cause scratches that the rotary polisher will struggle to get out making the job 10x harder than it should be. Great results in the end 👍

[@Finetouchautopros]

How many passes with the 1000 grit

[@AbAb-nx2zy]

Hell so many products and steps you have used. Last three steps were sufficient.

[@davfin8920]

I genuinely thought it looked good and I might follow these steps for my S10 with faded red paint

[@rolandoresurreccion8216]

this is simple and straight forward just what i needed to see. the comments below suggest use up to 3000 to 4000 grit..even 5000 to help with the polishing? also dont go lower than 1000 grit.. but the video seems pretty simple 800, 1500 then 2500.

[@mercury0214]

For anyone watching this this guy smoothed his clear coat by taking it all off!!! Wet sanding with 1000 grit for 30 second by hand is enough to remove clear coat

[@tomzeedee]

I would be very happy to end up with a result like that , considering how it looked at the start..

[@gracebyseven]

Great job, don't let these loosers with their hate spoil your video. The results speak for themselves, keep it up!

[@perryberens618]

Good video for common garage paint jobs. I am very envious of those paint shops with climate control, Air exhaust systems, humidity and dew point controlled. Heavily filtered and climate controlled compressed air coming to gun. However, It's good to see a person use same products as those shops use, when things go wrong.

[@mattslater2165]

Great job. Spray on the clear like the surface of the moon then sand 99% of it off with harsh abrasives. Awesome!

[@theeekobreeelo1186]

Ha ha ha

[@rickyjohnson974]

Or don't use a paint roller to put on clear coat 🤦

[@Lucas_Shaolin]

He obviously used a spray can to paint with as the lower and uncontrolled spray pressure causes orange peel especially if you paint outdoors. He got the results he was looking for and pretty good for not in a booth and rattle cans

[@marcellvarga4569]

@@Lucas_Shaolin normally spray can paint jobs turn out much much better than that.

[@mattsez2879]

didnt help it was snowing.....entire vid is a disaster

[@Imissthefuhrer]

You’ve obviously never sprayed clear. otherwise you would know, no matter how good you are you will get some orange peel.

[@marcellvarga4569]

@@Imissthefuhrer yes, some. But this paint job came out absolutely terrible

[@rynechristesen2392]

I would say you could throw in Meguiars polish after the compound. That’s how I did my car for a full detail. Then top it off with the liquid wax. Still a fantastic job! I’m gonna attempt this on my wheels with a rattle can job.

[@mikepawlikguitar]

To cut after sanding, use Meg's M105 or Ultimate Compound and a microfiber cutting pad. Then, follow up with Meg's M205 or Ultimate Polish on an orange polishing pad.

[@neitzche1245]

Wipe well with a my-craw-fibber.... lol.

[@brianroberts5616]

Thank you... that was very helpful

[@mcanzy]

From that - twe thiss - from that - twe thiss. Thiss video hass both subtitless and a AI'sssss. Note : in a Human way your comment is underrated. P.S. This video is actualy helpful and we are making jokesss

[@goodtrip4201]

My-cal-freabbba

[@neitzche1245]

@@brianroberts5616 just a joke, relax.

[@russohj]

This radical sanding might work on black, white, or basic solids, red, yellow or blue. But on a mixed color, especially a silver or gold hue, there is a very likely chance you will get a highlighted edge which is impossible to acceptably repair without repainting the area edge to edge. Easy on a fender, not so much on a door.

[@MRSLAV]

Lol, dont sand it with 800, its too big.

[@nijeshkoyyam]

MR SLAV it's based on how thick is the clear coat

[@NeoJSsk]

I agree

[@nijeshkoyyam]

Agree with?

[@critical_mass8279]

Too big as in what, too course or not course enough?

[@norbertnn6344]

MR SLAV 800 on a machine is like 1600 by hand, not sure if that counts using that buffer though :)

[@mikeseymour5398]

All you need is 1500 + 3000 and buff it down with a wool pad with compound then use some Polish with a foam polishing pad then go back over it with a swirl remover with a softer foam pad

[@albertoascari2542]

Nice looking old Renault Megane by the way

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Audi has amazing paint my s6 v10 is a 09 and it shines better than any car ive seen just like a mirror , Flawless clear coat its unreal every reflection shows its like water on paint.

[@Cramos69Matt]

Beautiful wish I felt comfortable enough to do something like this myself

[@gtx332]

you get comfortable by trying

[@ryanjones3498]

@@gtx332 This guy gets it.

[@edstimator1]

don't let anything but fear and common sense stand in your way.

[@TheDim3s]

This is torture... i do not recommend this to anyone.

[@mikeseymour5398]

Amateur video

[@droptiveedm515]

Lmfao!!!

[@ahwaz.car.paint..3014]

TheDim3s for better job i sanding with 2000 paper..and finally 3000.and polish with polisher.than wax by hand

[@ahwaz.car.paint..3014]

2000 and 3000 paper..matador sand paper for best qulity ..

[@carpaticaccarpatica6267]

Same

[@raymccarraher193]

Worked great i handsanded insread and now my panel looks in honesty 90% out of 100%

[@rockefelleragent1357]

Hand sanding is the most difficult and energy robbing work. Get a sander with assorted disc pads and a rotary buffer.

[@demarcusdenham8650]

I like your style of tutorial video and caption 💯 clear and straight to the point

[@jhewitthunt]

wow! very impressive. The before is exactly what i'm trying to fix. So i'll definitly be giving this method a go. Thanks!

[@borislavandonov2893]

It is not only you

[@breakingthemasks]

How did it go.

[@drayduffy3121]

The key is apply the clear coat let it dry over night wet sand it smooth then do the compound stuff twice t cut then Maguires to finish off and it does work but u have to do more elbow grease than this video shows I know cus I've done it

[@matthewevans5091]

Great job ! Rear wing looks better than the rear door.

[@beanwellnkhata8092]

The end result looks good.

[@roelflores8301]

Sometimes 800 grit is necessary when the painter applies some really hard clear haha I recommend testing finer grits first before going straight to 800 grit

[@harley092355]

It’s always amazing the profanity and hatred on the web--pathetic.....

[@danlc95]

KZbin cements section is the sewer system of humanity.

[@jradish]

shut up

[@TobyStation]

I admire this guy...well done brother

[@KaarelMaaler]

What about edges of the door? It's pretty easy to sand through the clear coat and the paint with the machine and 800 grit..

[@AchillesWrath1]

Do it by hand and be very careful.

[@matspray6665]

Learn from a professional... Thats the first step 👌

[@markforeman91]

Did the plastic you used to protect the garage floor blow up into the wet paint or something? I have NEVER seen an alligator skin paint job before. How the hell did you get it sooo bad? My son is a car painter and matches the orange peel texture on the panel he is painting to the rest of the car so you can't tell it was painted. It is all in the quality of gun, air pressure and so on.

[@griffgainey1366]

Had a small area do this after applying my 2K clear when I installed a new corner panel on my JK. Not too noticeable since it’s gonna be covered by the license plate bracket. But may try to correct doing something similar. I feel like 800 might be a little too rough to use.

[@borneorinukutrukutvlogs1588]

Sebenarnya tidak terjadi sebegitu permukaan clearcoat, ini di sebabkan jarak spraygun salah, campuran nisbah pada 2thinner pun salah. But its ok, sebab kawan ni cat kereta DIY saja dirumahnya.

[@cecif9419]

Wow nice. Can you make a video about how you blended the paint and clear coat to the existing paint ? You have a lot of videos - organizing them into playlists would make them easier to find. Thanks

[@blue98stang]

That narrator always reminds me of the chick from subnautica. Beep beep: 30 seconds of oxygen remaining. Beep beep: oxygen.

[@BoostedST]

Too much compound on your pad, way too fast on passes and definite don’t use 800 grit to sand

[@paintwizard1157]

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[@phf1179]

书中自有黄金屋 BKR probably could have responded in a softer tone for those who are sensitive. The correct and very helpful information BKR stated will help others follow effective procedures .

[@nickwhite657]

No need to go with 800. Just go with 1500/2000/3000 Also you are to fast with the machine. It doesn’t help the compound and generate enough heat to help the clear spread through the scratches.. spend more time with machine going side to side slower and overlap slightly and you will get better results. Instead of going at it like bull in a china shop :)

[@christianslense455]

This was like watching a gorilla polish out a car. The moldings weren't taped off. He went into different areas with different stages. It was like watching a kid w fingerpaints

[@JD-wm4uv]

This is a great video ... Having to lightly sand and buff with compound is actually pretty easy . Once this is done it is permanent . Other than normal wear and test on paint that just happens over time

[@crazyforblues1967]

How about spray it correctly to begin with? Am I the only one who despises these robot voice narration videos??!!

[@cid4887]

you don't get the point of his tutorial.

[@famousforever8556]

Island Mike wow, triggered much? Chill my man, no need to go to that level.

[@famousforever8556]

andrew c Many cant afford the equipment to do the fine mist job of the spray guns/large compressors. It's good to see that there is hope for rattle can painters who are just trying to make their cars look less like the bucket they can afford. Look at the big picture before slamming a dude who is nice enough to share for free. It really is a great video.

[@carlosb1]

It is a video about how to fix a fuck up :)

[@davidstuart2322]

Chill out guys!!! It would help if the stupid thing would say the words correct then people don't get fucked off with the videos

[@francisralte4194]

how many products are you going to use man😂

[@breakingthemasks]

Brilliant video! Precisely what I needed to see, and clearly showed all steps. Massive thanks man, definitely a huge help to me. Cheers!

[@compound00]

Now that took a long assed time on such a small area. Youd take months to do the whole car at this rate.

[@hedgepethracing9590]

Good way to go through the clear. Beginners should probably be careful

[@AlexC-ng1lo]

correct, would not be using 800 grit for a start. 2000 will do it.

[@growingup4487]

​@@AlexC-ng1lo1500 and go up to 2000, 3000 and that's it

[@lindseyhunt1090garageb]

you can see the sanding scratches in the video after your done. thats bad... 800 is waaaaaaaaay to aggressive, specially with a sander.

[@stephanriley5304]

Quickest way to destroy your clear coat ( 800 grit ) lmao

[@serenesoundsx8027]

bro i love u for this im about to go try it right now i have the same problem

[@albertoascari2542]

Actually most my paint jobs got orange peel look as they call it😂😂.I always think stand way back squint and it looks ok 😂😂

[@spyrosbellos2522]

is it really that hard to get a spray bottle?

[@flavoursonly]

Did u use a dual action polisher for this or an orbital sander? And what speed setting

[@als3449]

It came out good would this work with a high gloss finish that doesnt have clearcoat

[@dujevideka1230]

Noooo don't do it with 800 it's fast but too coarse. Better use 1500+2000 and there will be no sanding marks after polishing

[@chicanoforever9005]

AWESOME JOB BROTHER!

[@brianandrews7099]

There was still alot of orange peel in the paint when they were finished. Probably would have been better off to have wet sanded it and recleared it.

[@Helmuesi911]

Brian Andrews The two foot section he did the demonstration on was smooth with a high gloss when he was done.. the orange peel you saw hadn’t been touched yet

[@raymondsmith6315]

Had bumpy clear coat before, now he has shiny bumpy clear coat.

[@robars1575]

Thanks a million! Just what I needed.

[@prambo4653]

All u need is 1200 wet dry warm soapy water washing up liquid then a can of g3 grade 1 or t cut red bottle micro fibre cloths and finish with a wax job done

[@joebrainmen3038]

Ive just dun my rear gti defuser ill do this even tho its already like glass. Good video. N well done painting all that cheaply.

[@chefboypardee4855]

Good instructions but some constructive criticism. Before even applying clear make sure the shiny spots from the paint are gone or at least even throughout

[@stevenwallace122]

I need a book to go back to the beginning and remember all the grits, different polishes, and exact process so I won't screw it up, which I probably will do anyway.

[@AdnanKhan-uc2hg]

Doing it by hands 🙌 is the best ✌️

[@lee-oswingelderbloem908]

I would never sand black with 800, but then again it depends on how bad the paint work is.

[@blessethishe]

The car reflection was hazy after wetsand wipedown. But when you cut to the compound clip, the reflection was already clear before you did any compound. I didn't see where you fix the haze at in the video, it just was fix by the next clip.

[@SonOfTheDevil666]

Thans mate I’m working om my sisters motorhispania rx 50r and I’m having the same problem with the paint

[@Nperez1986]

You should go from YELLOW to WHITE pad...you just did reverse :/ YELLOW is a harder pad, the white is almost for finishing/polishing

[@natshu5213]

Color depends on which brand pad you use.

[@socalRooster]

How long after a paint job can you wax doesn’t the paint need time to vent

[@mikejoseph9798]

Yes the paint needs at least 3 to 6 weeks to cure. If the car is always in shade or in a garage it would take longer to cure than if it were exposed to sun everyday

[@socalRooster]

Wow two years have passed and I’m watching this again.I have to say you showed me what not to do to achieve a mirror finish .thank you for posting

[@simonocallaghan5185]

That's really impressive! I'm hoping to redeem the shit finnish on my bonnet that I attempted with halfrauds rattle cans 😂

[@redemptionx2918]

Did you?!??

[@darrenmoses3385]

Me too, on my door....😢

[@Gearhead2008Yeehaw]

If your clear looks as bad as it did in the beginning, let a pro paint your next car. Looking at the clear from the start, there were many many problems to start with.

[@jonnyharris2724]

I didn't know siri did paint correction now?

[@captainkaos754]

Johnny Harris. Siri also does gender correction

[@TheHateSpeechChannel]

spending the same cost of a pro job on materials trying to get a pro job..... but failing. another life lesson learned.

[@thesetruths1404]

Thanks. Couple of questions: How long do you allow the color coats to dry before coats of your Clears? Rustoleum company specialists say to wait only 10 to 15 minutes between each coat of any product...but their canned sprays do NOT advise this. It's very annoying. 2. Have you tested or used Rustoleum's Universal Gloss Clear Hammered spray by chance? I recently sprayed 3 car body panels with Rustoleum Navy Blue Gloss Enamel (2 coats over 1-coat Gloss Blue paint+primer) and let dry for 40 minutes from last coat. Then I applied the Clear Enamel. First coat was very light, No blistering. Waited 30 minutes, 2nd coat, a little wrinkle in 4 places. Waited 9 hours, 3rd coat...it got worse! 4th coat 30 minutes later...even worse. 😆 Ruined my perfect rattle can spray job...it had zero runs or drips. Now I will have to wet sand all 3 car panels and apply something else to cover up the fail. I'm curious if the Clear Hammered product would help cover this and some body defects by reflecting light differently, as it does. If so, I'd use it on the whole car, as it has little chips and gouges here and there...27 year old work car. I called the company, they said ALL layers of paint must be applied within 1 hour from start time, or the user must wait 48+ hours to start the 1 hour application window again. Their cans don't describe the 1 hour criteria like their agents do though. Bad written directions. Thanks again. Feel free anybody to chime in.

[@Q50WO]

There are many factors involved in calculating drying times. However, generally speaking off years of experience, rustoleom is my worst nightmare. The only times I've ever experienced similar problems to the one you mention was when using rust-oleum. As for the hammered product, your assumption is correct. It definitely will assist you in hiding the imperfections you mentioned. Good luck.

[@lourainh2o]

Doesn’t all hammered paint dimple? Pull away a bit to create the hammered effect?

[@kevinarcher7701]

How long after spraying the last clear coat should you wait to do this?

[@perjian1697]

If it's rattle can spray it will tell you on the directions the curing time. If it's a paint booth sprayed clear wait 30-60 days before sanding for best results. But can be done sooner just to improve a severe orange peel.

[@xavierjones9777]

What a glossy car get a good paint job their saved u time. Wax won't last long and the shine will go away

[@rewind9536]

Great combo - Water and power tools.

[@marga.dlyn08]

takes time to work out this method, many variety of products was used including sand papers and pads but the result not much convincing.

[@stenhouse8569]

End results were fantastic

[@forvdr5231]

I tried clear coat today on my entire hood, but the weather was too hot, and the clear coat dried too fast, giving me a sandy finish. I could get a smooth finish only in spots. I'd appreciate help from other viewers. Should I sand with 800 first, or do you recommend another grit?

[@RyanMatthewYates]

I seen 1000 recommended in a video and one guy up there said start less abrasive then go stronger as you won't scuff up the finish as easy maybe your case the 800 WOULD be beneficial I'd say start 1000 then go to 800 if you think you need it

[@cheeyaowan2500]

Are you using DA polisher in the video?

[@lushendattebayo8006]

Wonder what is happen after washing the car using car shampoo, will it reflect after buffing?

[@casperthefish]

Great help for my alloys. Thanks