How To Blend and Melt Clear Coat|SMART REPAIR

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[@williamfolk3099]

Man, this is so incredably detailed and concise. I appriciate you sharing your Knowlwedge!

[@J.Lulo_]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@jloza9840]

Excellent video! I didn’t even know there was a clear blender product. Good job

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@ForwardMovingDesigns]

You seem like a cool guy and you give some good information easy to absorb. Keep em coming man.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@avguylyfe5837]

I always wondered about blending. Most others just say they blended. I ran across another video and found out about blending spray. But this one was more DYI friendly.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@teo_jizzle2986]

DAMN. My Man is a SAVAGE! Clearly a consumate professional. I greatly appreciate the way he explained all of his techniques and why he was working in a very specific way. My Man explained everything so well, that after I finished watching the tutorial, I felt I could go out and easily apply the same techniques! Which, of course, is the furthest thing from reality! But that is the sign of an excellent teacher and a master of a craft; being able to explain a complex subject simply, so that the students can easily understand. Amazing video! 👍💯

[@J.Lulo_]

WOW, thank you so much for such kind words. I really appreciate when my viewers have a great experience and get all of my knowledge from the explanations that I share in my videos. Thank you.

[@hunkydude322]

your right this isnt the Earl Schieb show paint any fender for 29.95 remember that dude back in the day.

[@J.Lulo_]

I remember lol 😂 that place had a bad reputation.

[@mreightytwenty8709]

Excellent video mate. I've been doing Smart Repairs for many year and this is the best demonstration video to date.. Keep up the good work...From NZ

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 so much for the kind words it means so much to me.

[@imthedudemane]

​@@J.Lulo_dude! Seriously! THANK YOU

[@J.Lulo_]

You are welcome 🙏.

[@chadwickwicky67]

Thank you for taking the time to show and explain this 🤙 back in the day I used to do everything almost exactly as you explained but did not know about a “blender” I basically color sanded and buffed that blend area & on dark colors there was always a faint halo or faint visible edge to me anyway that people basically dont notice but it always annoyed me as a painter, just knowing it’s there. Never tried this and I am about to and excited haha. Basically if I wanted it perfect to me I’d clear the entire panel. It’s amazing how the blender “melts” / blends the edge without dulling the new clear and making it seemless with the old clear. Saves so much time and material etc. I wish I knew this technique decades ago when I did it for a living. Man it puts a whole new perspective on spot repairs.. I’m gonna look to see if you have some tri stage blending vids. I have a couple of tri stage blending tasks awaiting on my project soon and being original paint etc want to keep the painted areas minimal. Luckily it’s pearl white so more forgiving than some other colors but I need it perfect for this project, can’t wait to try it , thanx again main! Liked and subscribed , you get straight to the point , explain and show thoroughly, awesome 🤙🤙

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks for the kind words I appreciate. Iam glad you found my technique helpful and I hope it works out for you when you try it. Thanks for subscribing as well I appreciate it. I hope you enjoy the rest of my content. Take care and good luck with your project’s.

[@BigredGT-pm5lm]

Great work. What shop do you do this work at? My Acura TLX is in need of a similar repair.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. Iam currently not working at a shop so I don’t have that information. Sorry, I will let you know if that changes.

[@Lmarcanov1978]

You're the best beo, loved your explanation and gave me the confidence!! Now I have to find that blender can!!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. Check out my Amazon Affiliate links for clear coat blender 👉amzn.to/3BfPjoj

[@fritzmuller8246]

Excellent, humble , professional . Well done . Thank you

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@Dw1067]

This is the ONLY video i could find on blending. Excellent. Thank you 👍

[@J.Lulo_]

You’re welcome 🙏. And thank you for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@petef7323]

Liked and subscribed! Absolutely crystal clear tutorial here. Unlike most bodyshop repair vids. 👏👏👏

[@J.Lulo_]

That’s awesome man thank you 🙏 for liking and subscribing and thank you for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@jonstines3424]

Great job on explaining blending techniques and good visuals.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@JamesStover-gr3hw]

Thanks for posting. I’ve never heard such a detailed explanation before. Very helpful.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@medicineman1202]

Well after burning thru the clear on a roof,you definitely saved my life.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. Iam glad my video is helpful to you.

[@shaneintegra]

I didnt even know about that blending spray. Glad I watched this video!

[@nomadderfid]

I’m so happy I watched your video. Everybody else was telling me to spray blender and then clearcoat and I think I would’ve screwed something up.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@coskuarsiray]

the best blending tutorial so far. thanks for the effort.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@coskuarsiray]

@@J.Lulo_ this finally found tutorial encourages me to paint partially upper section of back quarter panel of my jeep grand cherokee own by own.

[@J.Lulo_]

Iam glad my video is helpful with your project. Good luck 👍.

[@johnochicago8457]

That is a great idea. I've never seen that. Great video!!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@Snip59]

One of the best videos out there explained so much.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@Snip59]

Need more videos

[@J.Lulo_]

I will do my best. What kind of videos would you like to see that I haven’t already done on my KZbin channel. Give me as many examples as you want.

[@Snip59]

Cheers

[@jasonn-ct6fx]

Man this is a great instructional video. Explained well for a newb like me. Just what I was looking for.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. Iam glad my videos were helpful to you.

[@cldiazinc]

Very thorough explanation, thank you. Would had loved to see a few pictures after the detail.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@kingsway731]

Ive had a lot of luck wetting the blend area with the blender before the clear and then again after. Also it helps to spray with the gun pointed away from the blend area to keep the overspay to a minimum

[@J.Lulo_]

That’s a great technique 👍. Thank you 🙏 for sharing next time I have a blend I will definitely give it a try.

[@kingsway731]

@J.Lulo_ happy to share. thanks for all the effort in these videos

[@alano259]

Hands down the best video I’ve watched on this topic 👍🏻 I have a crease on my drivers door that’s about 3 inch from the edge, hoping I can get away with it on such a large panel 😂

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@dannyv8487]

Thanks for this video man, I've been waiting to fix this area thats cracked on my mustang's quarter panel because I didn't understand how blending works. This video answered all my questions and I feel confident that I can do it now. Thanks and God bless!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@pasqualelamperelli6369]

Awesome video! You explain things very well for people to understand. Thanks!!!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@tbc210]

Great video, thanks. I’ve watched a few different videos of this technique and I noticed that you were the only I’ve seen who applied the blender after the clearcoat was dry. The other examples I’ve seen all showed the same thing you did, except the blender was applied immediately after the final coat of clearcoat - while the clearcoat was still wet. Have you done it both ways, and found your way works better? I like your way because then you would not be rushed for time to quickly apply the blender. Thanks again for the video.

[@J.Lulo_]

I actually apply the blender while the clear is still wet. The blender works best when it is applied immediately after you apply your last coat of clear coat.

[@tbc210]

Ok great, thanks for clarifying that. I must have gotten confused about it when I watched the video. Thanks.

[@J.Lulo_]

Your welcome.

[@starlord_commander4382]

Thank you so much for the patience explaining

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@joshuamoore24_7]

Thanks for the video, it is very in depth about blending the clear coat.👌

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@tripleeathletics]

Gotta subscribe to all of my fellow painters. Nice job my dude! I’ve always been a Sata guy too, but a few years ago I started collecting spray guns and I’ve ran across some really nice ones… Walcom & Ani to name a few!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the SUBSCRIBE and thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@J.Lulo_]

Nice 👍 collecting spray guns and being able to tryout different brands is really cool. If some of those spray gun makers would send me some spray guns to review that would be awesome. I love testing and reviewing new tools it’s super fun.

[@tedc9306]

I just started following you, love the way you explain process

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for subscribing and welcomed the channel. I hope my videos help you with your projects.

[@EcclestoN00]

Amazing video man, I'm currently attempting a repair on my own car and this was so helpful.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@joelblauvelt5062]

I couldn't agere more with the previous post. I've been watching so many of these so-called smart repair videos because I'm in the middle of doing one. Finally, a "clear" (pun intended) explanation of where the sand ing ends, the grits, where the base ends, where the Clearcoat ends, & where to use the blender. I feel so much better now & ready to go! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you..... PS Seems to me that now the biggest hurdle is matching the base color. Does the color ususally match or do you have to make adjustments to the formula??

[@J.Lulo_]

First I want to say Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I really appreciate it. Second, before you start putting paint on a car you should always check to make sure you’re color matches the paint on the car. Once you know the color matches, when you blend your bumper it should blend seamlessly into the color on the car.

[@sergioruiz5218]

excellent video, never seen a video on this so this great ! try one on flow coating .

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@MikeBee77]

Great video, I have learned a lot as well as that blender spray, never heard of that before, thanks for the video!!!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. Iam glad that your learning from my videos.

[@wilfredvidal5183]

Thanks for the video this helped me so much. I didn't want to paint the entire panel. This will defff help me alot blending my widebody fenders I just molded on my car.

[@J.Lulo_]

Your very welcome 🙏 and Iam glad that my video helped you with your project. Good 👍 luck with your paint job.

[@JamesBond-op3ce]

Buddy this is the video I was looking for thank you 👍

[@J.Lulo_]

You are welcome iam glad my video was helpful to you.

[@kiessla]

Hi, excellent, the best video I have found to make a nice paint job on an element. wonderful explanation.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@steveguest8028]

This is a great well explained video on blending 👍

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@kevingrierson2331]

Nice explanation. I am going to use this to attempt some spot rusr repairs on my own using professionally mixed spray paint. Maybe I missed it, but does the clear need to cure before using the blender? Can I use the blender on clear that has cured?

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. And to answer your question, you have to apply the clear blender right after you apply your last coat of clear coat.

[@AUDIDOIT]

Absolutely superb tutorial, thank you 🙏🏻

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

GREAT tutorial ! Best paint technique lesson I have seen so far and I have binged through a lot of them. Keep this style going and your channel will grow huge. Would you dare to use blend spray to correct/flatten lets say,,, oversprays, dry spots and what seem bound to become too coarse orange structures ?

[@zacragoonath]

thats true, been watching Brian and Paint society and he's good, clear but hasn't spent the time as @j.lulo on clear blending and the bridge

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@J.Lulo_]

I wouldn’t use blend spray for dry spot or orange peel but I have used it when I notice a dry spot somewhere on a panel after I finish and I just want to clear that spot. What I do is clear the dry spot that I noticed and then I spray the blend spray in that spot to avoid having to spray the whole panel or re-clear the whole paint job.

[@adamwhitehead733]

How long should you wait after top coat to spray the blender. Or do you do it straight away? How much time do you have after you have done the top coat. It seemed as though you weren't in too much of a hurry to get it on. Great video by the way. Very informative.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it. And the spray blender goes on right after the second coat of clear.

[@ponchis1966]

Awesome video

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@danharrold8011]

Awesome video, thank you ! Going to try blending black on the hood of my 3rd Gen Camaro that my kid spilled lacquer thinner on, 🤬

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. And Good luck with your Camaro blend.

[@Formulac3o]

Great video, very informative. Explained it very well

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@MaciejPeryt]

Great video, thanks! Do you wait for the clear to fully cure before melting?

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it and to answer your question, you have to apply the blender right after you finish applying your second coat of clear.

[@slsumf]

Good video! I've used all kinds of blenders the last 20 years but I just started using that axalta spray can a few months ago, turns out really nice seems to have more clear in it than most blenders but I seem to get quite a few runs when using it, I blend all panels on a vehicle, I noticed you waited a while before doing it, do you think I should let it set for a bit before laying down the blender? Thanks

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. And as far as the blender goes, if you’re getting run’s then you should probably wait like 2 to 3 minutes to spray it. And it just needs a light mist with 1 or 2 spritz of the spray and you should be good 👍.

[@slsumf]

@@J.Lulo_ thank you!

[@J.Lulo_]

Your welcome 🙏 anytime.

[@KeithProctorArtist]

Best blending video, thankyou.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@konstantinmoraglis5300]

Hi , the best video, exactly the explaination I was looking for. One thing if I may ask, Do you spray the blender as soon as you finish the last clear coat, or let it flash 10 minutes and spray the blender ? Many thanks 😊

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it. And you want to spray the blender right after you finish your second coat of clear. No flash time.

[@J.Lulo_]

Yes that’s exactly the way to do it. The blender has to be sprayed right after the second coat of clear. That’s the best way to blend and melt the clear properly.

[@SouthernRideCustoms]

Well done!👏

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@destinyreturns4885]

This is the best video at explaining clear coat and blending. Thanks so much for posting this. I'm in the process of trying to fix chips in the paint on my 2013 Silverado. I guess Chevy has a problem with the base not adhering to the primer (bummer), and the shop wanted $3K to fix, which I don't have. I've done pretty well repairing the areas, but still need to clear, and that's been a little intimidating to be honest, but I think you've given me the courage to at least try....

[@J.Lulo_]

Iam so glad that my video has inspired you and given you the courage to paint your truck. And thank you 🙏 so much for the kind words I appreciate it. Good 👍 luck with your paint job I hope it comes out beautiful.

[@kr2513]

How did it go?

[@stevengarcia3178]

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[@lonniecrook1684]

Excellent video on blending clear coat. Body shops told me I had to paint entire large panels at a huge cost to make it look good. THANK YOU!!!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@cameronearnshaw2259]

Awesome video! Like earlier comments, I've also watched a bunch of these videos, and yours makes it easy to understand, so good job on that! I was under the impression that I needed to use blender on the base coat too, but I see you only use it on the clear. Would you use blender on the base coat if you were working with metallic paint?

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it. The base coat blender is different than the clear coat blender. I have a video on how to blend metallics if you want to check that out.Here’s a link to that video 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Grg5adl6aCnrMsi=lm9O3LW3-Lws-0Nz

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Nice work!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@Snip59]

Masking up certain parts of the car,Also if over spray with base coat and you get a spec in the paint how to get it out then spray with clear the little problems that can happen cheers.Can you use Clear for all base coats,plus 2.1 ratio or setup base coat.cheers.

[@J.Lulo_]

I have most of those videos on my channel already. If you go to my channel you can check all the videos I’ve already made and I cover most of those topics.

[@chvydrptop]

Wish the sanding was shown. Did you hand sand or 6" DA sand? Or a combo of both. Great video.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. And I have a video that I made with spray can paint where I sand and mask a bumper for a smart repair blend. Here’s a link 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiYiJ18g8qAp9Usi=7bwX8VU89SRmHKW-

[@stevenlopez5915]

Exactly what I need to see. Thanks so much man !!!!

[@J.Lulo_]

You are very welcome 🙏 I’am so happy that my videos are helping you.

[@stevenlopez5915]

@@J.Lulo_ heck yeah! Keep up the good work you explained everything that I needed to see perfectly with the bridge and without the bridge so you don’t get line when you pull the tape off and how to melt the clear coat into the existing clear.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@mikes3925]

Blend#9 by UPOL works well!

[@J.Lulo_]

Yes blend#9 does work well I used in another video that I made. In this DIY video I use blend#9 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiYiJ18g8qAp9Usi=r1ffkjVcN_B8l_v7

[@77camaro]

great video!! how long did you wait before applying blender to the clear?

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. And to answer your question, I apply the blender right after my second coat of clear.

[@groundrail]

Thanks for the melting trick.

[@J.Lulo_]

You’re welcome 🙏.

[@SoleDreamzAndLexoticj]

This was very informative. Thank you

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@70navigator]

Thanks!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 so much I appreciate it.

[@gauravraqba8250]

Best master ever

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@user-xm6oq9gz9u]

This video help me so much. Thank you

[@J.Lulo_]

Your welcome 🙏. And thank you for the kind words.

[@mustangrebuilder]

2 thumbs up

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@keanes8608]

Great stuff Mate, I’m guessing clear coat burn through is fixed this way too!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@J.Lulo_]

Clear coat burn through is fixed by repainting the area the burnt through. Sometimes you can do a spot repair to fix it but that depends on the area where the damage is.

[@keanes8608]

@@J.Lulo_ thank you! Does it make any difference (it easier) to repair if it’s fresh paint and clear where the burn happened?

[@J.Lulo_]

Well trying to fix something with fresh clear and paint can cause a problem. Fresh paint and clear can lift ,that means that it will have chemical reactions that makes the paint and clear shrivel up and pull apart. It can be very hard to fix lifting paint so be careful when trying to fix fresh paint. Good luck. 👍

[@J.Lulo_]

Here is a short video I made of when I had to fix something with fresh paint. Check it out 👉kzbin.infov9LoKmwj08s?si=tI-4gLFt_ScT3s4n

[@justinchristiano7928]

Excellent Video. Thanks!!!

[@J.Lulo_]

Your welcome and Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Wow love the paper trick 😱👍🏻 question iam fixing and match spray bomb a small area on my daughters 2021 Versa . I going to use 2k spray clear ….Can I blend the clear over paint blend half way down fender . Without any reducer-blender

[@J.Lulo_]

I would never do a blend like that on a fender it just won’t look right. You will be better off just blending your base coat and clearing the whole fender. It will come out a lot nicer and more professional looking. And thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@J.Lulo_ thanks

[@J.Lulo_]

You are welcome 🤗

[@mrBDeye]

How long do you wait for clear to dry before blending and melting?

[@J.Lulo_]

Right after you finish applying your last coat of clear coat.

[@endlesstwisties]

Nice stuff if it doesn't fade away in time. Unfortunately i cant find Axalta 790 where i live. Closest thing seems to be Standox smart blend plus. Made by the same group. I hope is the same thing

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. And yes hopefully it doesn’t fade over time. But it’s a city car and with time iam pretty sure that bumper will be replaced before anything happens to that clear blend. City car bumpers get a lot of abuse and damage.

[@J.Lulo_]

Good luck with the standox smart blend plus iam pretty sure it will work just fine.

[@endlesstwisties]

@@J.Lulo_ thanks for the answer. Nice tips on this channel. I will keep an eye on these vids

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@lopegalleto8930]

Nice brader thanks for the teachings

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it

[@weloveups831]

Great video

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@datruth9850]

So what about the mating surface between the bumper and the quarter panel?

[@J.Lulo_]

I do my very best to make sure that I prep that area very well to make sure that there is no failure between the bumper and the quarter panel.

[@G_Ozare]

This was Awesome SUBd

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@JeanMelim]

Thanks for the tips!

[@J.Lulo_]

You’re welcome. Thank you 🙏 for watching.

[@pixelbath2131]

I have about 10 round holes in my clear coat on the roof of my car. I don't have the courage, budget or equipment to sand and repaint the entire roof and adjoining c pillars. As a short to medium term fix do you think it's possible to simply patch these holes with clear coat? Say I carefully deoxidised and sanded the exposed paint and a few inches of the surrounding clear with 1000 grit, then spray new clear with some overlap. Finishing with some 1500 - 2000 grit and a good buff to sort of blend the new clear with the old. Even if the holes are still visible because the paint underneath remains somewhat discoloured, I would still be happy with it being glossy again across the whole roof. It's an old car and doing a full sand and respray would look too new anyway. Thoughts?

[@J.Lulo_]

Those sound like fish eyes to me. Yeah you could sand it down with 1000 grit and then re-clear it. It won’t come out perfect but it will at least fill in some of those fish eyes or holes as you described them.

[@J.Lulo_]

But I would sand the hole roof and re-clear the hole roof making sure to hit the spots that look like holes to flatten them out a little with out breaking through the clear into the paint.

[@VafumbaKomara]

Great video, thanks a lot.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@Michigunner]

When I usually do this I scuff the blender area with 3000 grit.

[@J.Lulo_]

👍

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

What if you don’t use the blender ?. Awesome channel

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it. And to answer your question, if you don’t use the blender the transition from the new clear coat to the old clear coat won’t be smooth and will look choppy and unprofessional. It also won’t polish out as nice.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@J.Lulo_ thanks doing a repair on daughters car so I ordered some blender spray 👊🏻

[@J.Lulo_]

That’s what good dads do. Good 👍 luck with your project buddy.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@J.Lulo_ thanks got almost all dents pulled filled and almost blocked smooth. But first timer at 63 with arthritis. Like Forrest gump said shrimping is TOUGH well so is hand sanding and blocking 😁

[@J.Lulo_]

Lol 😂 trust me I totally understand you, I have have to do it every day.

[@rafaelcukaj8742]

Thnx, you explained perfetto 😉

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@andrewAssasin2003]

How do you polish this later? Any scuffing needed or just with the heat and comping on the buff ?

[@J.Lulo_]

You just give it a light buff with a little bit of compound and glaze. Depending on how good your blend comes out , you might even be able to do it by hand.

[@FRANTHESCRAM]

Do you get a line when you polish the blender ? How does the blender stick to the old clear? Thanks

[@J.Lulo_]

The clear blend goes to the point where the area of the blend was sanded. Then the clear is blended with a blender that gets sprayed on the new clear coat and then lightly polished where it was blended. If done right it shouldn’t leave any lines and the blend should completely disappear.

[@FRANTHESCRAM]

@@J.Lulo_ Thank you. Very good video!

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@joe2.017]

How long do you want to wait from the time you spray your clear to when you spray your blender?

[@J.Lulo_]

Right after you spray your last coat of clear is when you want to apply your blender.

[@derekchanco242]

do you let the clearcoat dry first before using the the blender on the overspray or while it is still fresh and not fully dry?

[@J.Lulo_]

You spray it while is still fresh.

[@lehuadefiesta5953]

...and, after spraying your last coat of clear coat, how long do you wait to spray your "blender"?

[@J.Lulo_]

Right after you finish your second coat of clear you spray the blender.

[@jmsxmedia1364]

How many minutes before you use the blender after the clear coat? Thank you!

[@J.Lulo_]

The blender has to be applied right after the second coat of clear.

[@daleaxe1030]

Nice job bro

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@archiemelkonian]

That’s what I do , but with reducer

[@J.Lulo_]

Yes reducer is another great way to melt the clear coat blend. I do mention using reducer in the video as well. The aerosol can is just a great way to do it without having to clean out the spray gun and then adding reducer to the spray gun to melt the clear coat.

[@888sehgal3]

Great video 😊

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@Jopakilo]

Can I use this technique on 3layer pearl as the colour is off a little bit?

[@J.Lulo_]

If you mean that the color on the bumper is a little bit off than yes you definitely can do this technique on 3 stage pearls. In most cases this technique is used to match the color on the bumpers when painting the panels next to the bumper.

[@jewllake]

My cousin worked at a body shop over 25 years ago and he used to to this. If I remember correctly it was called Sickens. Why do most body shops today want to paint the whole quarter panel? Is it for warranty purposes?

[@J.Lulo_]

Yes. Plus most body shops that work on insurance jobs usually give there customers a lifetime warranty on the work that was done to the car.

[@ambitiousseeds7346]

hey bro, what happens when u accidently spra so much of that blend and you get run off/ drips? i couldnt get them out even with 600 grit .. sucks so much i dont know what to do. i sanded everything down and about to respray.

[@J.Lulo_]

Yes you will have to re-spray it. I would do the whole bumper at this point. Make sure you sand out the runs properly and you might have to primer over the area that you got the run. Take your time and don’t rush it to make sure you don’t make another mistake. Good 👍 luck.

[@JMZ16508]

I’m confused and really want to give this a go on a job I’m doing …..so do you leave a bit of the 1000grit showing and then spray the blender? Do you laquer an inch or so before the end of the 1000 grit? Then melt the new clear coat into the 1000 grit ?

[@J.Lulo_]

I usually get as close as I can with the clear coat to the area where I sanded with the 1000 grit paper and then I blend it. And then the area gets polished to make the blend disappear.

[@nomadderfid]

How long should a person wait after clearcoating to spray the blender?

[@J.Lulo_]

You should always apply the blender right after you finish applying your last coat of clear.

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

I'm a bit confused. Im working on my cars fender and the clear coat starter to peel and me being an idiot I started wet sanding it and not some past the base cost and is near the primer so I touched it up with touchup paint for now! But I'm gonna paint it today with spray cans. I seen a video that says I need to hit it with a 600 grit scotch Brite clean the area then paint

[@J.Lulo_]

If the paint is peeling you have to sand it all down to the primer. I would first sand it with 400 grit paper to remove the paint that’s peeling and then finish with a 600 grit sand paper to paint it.

[@J.Lulo_]

Here’s a video I did wet sanding my bumper and painting it with spray can paint.👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiYiJ18g8qAp9Usi=QRR5nA6db4YWhQbR

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

@@J.Lulo_ anyway I can send you a photo of what I'm working with? And thank you so much for your guidance.

[@haltonderek]

Do you need to wait for the clear coat to fully dry or do you blend atraight after applying the clear coat?

[@J.Lulo_]

You apply the blender right after your second coat of clear.

[@richardjeun]

I wanted you to explain more about using reducer to blend instead of using the blender. My particular clear has a 4:1 mix for clear to activator, and my base coat has a ratio of 1:1 paint to reducer. I don’t think I can use the clear activator to blend, so would it work if I used the reducer I use for my paint to blend when wet, instead of buying a can of clear spot blender?

[@J.Lulo_]

Yes you can use reducer to blend your clear coat that’s what I used to use when I didn’t have clear blender as an option.

[@richardjeun]

Thanks. I’m just trying to be higher than a beginner painter. When people talk about reducer, I want to make sure what reducer im using. I’ve also heard of adding 5-10% reducer to total volume of clear coat mix, on the second or last coat of clear, to eliminate orange peel. I also wonder if one can use reducer to pre-clean your spray gun. I have over a gallon of reducer left from an old project and I’m trying to find use for it.

[@J.Lulo_]

Yes in some clear you can add 5 to 10 percent reducer to help the clear flow out nicer and smoother. And technically you can use reducer to clean out your spray gun but lacquer thinner is better and will do a better job cleaning your spray gun.

[@eliasd.6826]

Perfect! 🤗

[@J.Lulo_]

Thank you 🙏 for the kind words I appreciate it.

[@whoneedshandles]

How long do you wait before you hit it with the blender?

[@J.Lulo_]

You apply your blender right after your second coat of clear.

[@89GTFoxDude]

Do you apply the blender before and after spraying the new clear or only after? Also, do you have to make sure the new clear is still wet and not let it dry between coats?

[@J.Lulo_]

You apply the blender right after you spray your last coat of clear coat. I will be making a video about the right time to apply the blender. Keep an eye out for that video. If you’re not subscribed consider subscribing and turn on your notifications to know when I post a new videos.

[@89GTFoxDude]

@@J.Lulo_ Awesome. Thanks for the info!

[@J.Lulo_]

You’re welcome 🙏.

[@tedc9306]

Do u have a link for a white pear blend repair??

[@J.Lulo_]

Here’s a link on how to blend pearl white. This is a video I made on how to blend pearl white. How to Paint 3 Stage Pearl Cars Link 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmGaiIh3Zctlbqc You might have to copy the link and paste it in the search on KZbin