How to Blend Base Coat the Easy Way | 3M Performance Spray Gun Trial

[@moparnut6286]

Nothing like watching a pro! Great job Jerry! Have a great weekend!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You to Moparnut - you have a good weekend to my friend :)

[@leviscott8519]

Excellent blend. Thank you for sharing your experience! Very helpful videos!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - thanks for watching - I appreciate the support 😊

[@Mikefngarage]

To eliminate getting sanding scratches under the blend edge. (silvers and silver based colors) Spray the blend area with Intercoat clear. which is a sort of clear binder basecoat before you start the job. Just the blend areas. this will fill in the sanding scratches so when you blend you wont see them.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good information Mike - I appreciate the input. Have a good end of the week my friend :)

[@Mikefngarage]

@@LakesideAutobody you bet bud keep making those videos we need to teach the ols school ways to the youngsters.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@Mikefngarage I swear to the BIG man if it wasn't for YT, I think these methods would have died with the 20th century.

[@johnnymackin4971]

Or over reduced clear

[@805ROADKING]

Another Jewel!! Well done Bud!!☺

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that RK - have a good weekend my friend :)

[@BearBudgetgarage]

3 months later, i'm starting to come around on this system and take an interest in it. Watching you and others on KZbiny use the gun and swap out tips...now i'm wanting one🐻😅!

[@LakesideAutobody]

The best darn thing about it is no cleaning - that's just the bottom line. It's just a joy to use because of that. Twist off the cap and liner - toss, spray a bit of thinner through the tip if you want to reuse - DONE :)

[@alandust2188]

Hoping you will do another video on the 3m gun after you've used it a few more times. Thanks as always for the videos.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'll be doing some more with it for sure. You're welcome - have a good weekend Alan :)

[@v8man350]

Excellent job Jerry another one out the door and on to the next, car looks fantastic 👍🏻

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks V8man - hope everything is good with you - have a good week :)

[@mikesawyer4707]

Jerry, as always you take your time and do a great job. I really dig that shade of blue.

[@LakesideAutobody]

It is one of the nicest blues I've seen - specially with that white stripe :)

[@timgiesin4025]

Another great video Jerry I really enjoy watching your videos

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍

[@bluesman6955]

Nice job Jerry. It looks good as new.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Amazing job Jerry ! Love watching your process. Stangs looks perfect.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Appreciate that PSG - have a good weekend my friend - always good to hear from you - Jerry

[@pstreetgarage7304]

@@LakesideAutobody You also.

[@hickeyskustomresto]

Thanks for sharing on your channel, I've applied a few of your tricks in my own shop and they've definitely upped my game and helped me correct a few mistakes. Cheers

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate the support and glad they help you out - have a great week HKR :) That Firebird on you channel art is my son's favorite car - 1979 Firebird?

[@ceesklumper]

Very nice, thanks for showing us how it's done. Nice new logo also ...

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad you like it - have a good week Cees :)

[@joelkoonce8559]

I like how You left the door handle and trim on the car , I'm not a fan of disassembling the whole door to paint. 😊 THANK YOU.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - my boss was big on putting the car together before painting. Just unmask it and send it. No chance of screwing up putting it together. I think that was a great idea - I think a lot of shops do the same :)

[@garyburgess3829]

Looks great Jerry..

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Gary - have a good week my friend :)

[@BearBudgetgarage]

Good to see the new toy in action👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for watching Scott - have a good week :)

[@jimfeaster4837]

Great detail on video Great...

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate the support Jim - have a good week :)

[@husky1232]

Another great video Jerry came out realy nice thanks for sharing stay safe Jerry

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Husky - have a great week :)

[@vicshonebethel9934]

Wow it came out so beautiful i love it👍👍👍 sweet paint job

[@LakesideAutobody]

I like the color. That's Ford Kona Blue - has a touch of purple in it - it just looks awesome in the sun especially with the white stripes. Always nice hearing from you Vicshone :)

[@vicshonebethel9934]

@@LakesideAutobody good morning When blending in your basecoat and clearcoat. For basecoat is 400 sandpaper further out for basecoat and for clearcoat is 800 sandpaper for the area what gets clearcoat ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@vicshonebethel9934 All of the finish sanding (primer) is 400 wet sand or 240-320 DA. I scuff the rest of the panel to prepare for clear coat with the red scuff pads - you can use the grey if you like too (finer). That's it. You can do it your way too - that will work fine also. Jerry

[@vicshonebethel9934]

@@LakesideAutobody thank you Jerry i appreciate you 👍

[@curtismuma1931]

Look awesome! Nice work bud !

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Curtis - good to hear from you as always :)

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Another great job Jerry 👍🏾

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍

[@johnblackburn9831]

What r u going to do when the clear coat starts coming of around the belt moulding and handle and mirror

[@Jason-fe2px]

Thank you so much for showing. Excellent video's

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome :)

[@dammysandhu1997]

Can you show the buffing stage

[@michaelmarusic8499]

👍🏻Another Awesome Job Jerry!!!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that Michael - have a good weekend my friend :)

[@Fireship1]

It looks fantastic!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks my friend - have a good week :)

[@andygirke846]

I Freak'n Love watching the old school.

[@LakesideAutobody]

That was old school - no blending agent, wet bed, tricks, etc. Just taper it off and clear it - good enough :)

[@andygirke846]

@@LakesideAutobody 🤜⚡🤛I Know, I love watching your style of craftmanship. :-/

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@andygirke846 Thank you so much Andy - I appreciate that :)

[@jwerner3903]

@@LakesideAutobody As a DIY'er I'm not up to speed (or skill) in using blending agents, so this was great to see. Thanks for another great video!

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@jwerner3903 Before blending agents, wet beds, etc this is how it was done. Some folks/painters invented their own type of blending methods by mixing clear in with the paint or paint in with the clear - extra reducer/thinner - all kinds of stuff. It was what ever worked for the individual doing the job :)

[@Randydaudt]

I was wondering why you didn't remove the passenger door mirror?

[@gianfrancoa]

I was wondering the same, along with the antenna and moldings

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can remove the mirror if you like. One boss of mine always made us put the cars together as complete as possible - that way you don't mess stuff up putting things back together with fresh paint - I loved doing it that way. Put it together, mask it off, paint it, unmask it, done.

[@gianfrancoa]

@@LakesideAutobody In my view that'd differentiate an OK paint job to a flowless ones. Masking is not always perfect and having all trims, handles and accessories off makes a perfect job

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@gianfrancoa Just something to think about..... If I was having someone paint my car I'd say, "What ever you do, don't remove any trim, door handles, mirrors, etc!" 'Cause I know a bunch of clips are going to be broken or damaged. Door panels will then be rattling, loose or not installed the way they were at the factory, etc. It's going to cause me way more problems in the long run. I'm fussy in that way though.

[@bobvee5037]

nice job !!

[@terrydolbow4299]

Looks really good like never happen!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Terry - have a good weekend :)

[@seanfitzgerald3438]

Doesn't wiping with your hand after using wax an grease contaminate surface? I've been told even clean hands leave oils behind? That being said the guy training me is not certified in collision repair or paint but has been doing it 8 years... help lol

[@1manshtshowandautobodystuf891]

Yes. Redundant imo. Can use a clean dry lint free paper towel..

[@seanfitzgerald3438]

@@1manshtshowandautobodystuf891 blow off, water borne, tape all needed areas once in booth, waterborne final time then tack cloth.

[@fredreyez7614]

Very good blend!.. on a difficult color to match

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that Fred - thanks for the support. Have a good weekend :)

[@silverroku]

Great Job!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks!

[@AliVapeReviews]

Fyi you can reuse those tips a few times I just run a little thinner so the gun and let it sit for a minute in thinner then wipe off and I use it again

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're right - good tip. As long as you run some thinner through I suppose you could use them over and over :)

[@AliVapeReviews]

@@LakesideAutobody yup I’ve used mine now 5 times soon I’ll use it again just don’t got nothing to paint at the moment

[@GingerAleDude]

New intro, nice.👍

[@jimurrata6785]

It's fall! 🍁

[@LakesideAutobody]

Glad you liked it - have a good weekend my friend :)

[@jimfeaster4837]

I enjoy i like 3m gun

[@petar443]

Very nice repair my friend. But you fixed the door too i see.? i did not see damage to the door in last 2 videos. 🤔 cheers 🍻

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's all the videos on this repair - got hit by a deer on the expressway - kzbin.info/aero/PLOP9eoG14-I9wcKW7IuxgulEAk2rnZJkr

[@joanwilliams3221]

Great job looks beautiful…

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you! 😊

[@almierz4604]

Nice job Jerry. What's that 3M gun run price wise. How new is it on the market. ..... Thanks. Again

[@LakesideAutobody]

I think it's fairly new to the market - it's in the 300 range but does spray real nice, you can use variable tip sizes so it's like 10 guns in one, and the cleaning is an absolute breeze - even if you want to reuse the nozzles - just shoot some thinner through it right after painting - good as new.

[@sirifail4499]

What about all the “blend” overspray on the right side of the door? Didn’t some of it end as real gritty ? Does the gloss just cover that?

[@LakesideAutobody]

The base coat is not like clear coat or single stage it's just color - you don't have to worry about flow or getting it wet - it's just pigment and a carrier. Matter of fact you can spray your base a bit dry - helps align the metallic flakes. Clear gives the flow and shine :)

[@drogba2k10]

Pretty straight forward loved it. Just watched it all , not sure I missed it out I'm sure it's a metallic but did you do drop coat / dust coat?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - in a way. The last coat of paint was a bit dry because of the blend so it did two things at once, blended or tapered the paint into the old color and acted as a mist or drop coat. Don't worry about staying a bit dry with your base coat the clear will lay on flat - if your real worried about staying dry add a bit more reducer to keep the base coat even and flat

[@cam81366]

Great videos. I have a question for you. I just bought a used truck and when it's really hot and sunny out I can see some sand scratches in the paint. Can I just sand down some of the clear and repaint it or should i spray some sealer or primer down first before the base goes down

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can sand the clear and repaint. Now that the paint job has fully cured and shrank as much as it's going to when you sand it - that's how it'll stay. You may be able to wet sand the clear with 1000-1200 and buff - it might cure the situation w/o having to paint. Let me know how it goes for you :)

[@eksine]

just a quick question, do you have a door open to exhaust the overspray or how is the air being vented out? I know this isn't much but I've seen maaco fold back the side mirrors to help spray the door easier, I know taking advice from maaco is a joke but that might be a good idea, I don't know

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's funny, I used to work at a MACCO in SE Michigan. I do have a door open with a box fan on low sucking out the fumes - takes about 10 minutes after a coat to completely exhaust the fumes.

[@popsfoodboat4941]

What was the final sanded grit on the primer and the surrounding area? Great job

[@LakesideAutobody]

240 but most use finer 240-320 DA or 400 up for wet sanding :)

[@GarageNoise]

Nice job, looks great! That was a nasty dent you repaired your experience is showing up! How do you like that 3m gun? Lovin mine.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I really like it. Sprays great, cleans up easy - even if you want to save the nozzle, nice and light. I appreciate the support GN - you're doin' a fine job on you channel yourself - you've got good teaching skills - Jerry

[@GarageNoise]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks bud

[@goneplatinumpaintlessdentr3102]

Jim I just bought that spray gun

[@LakesideAutobody]

I do love it - I really don't like cleaning guns and it sprays real nice. I actually use the tips over and over. I pop the cup off and fill just that little black tip up with thinner and shoot it through. Then wipe the gun down - done :) Congrats - let me know how you like it my friend :)

[@wildestcowboy2668]

U seems to be slick at painting. I painted the roof of my 64 Impala Saturday and the clear coat wuz blochy when it dries. Had it mixed right and 40psi. Help me out, what did I do?

[@LakesideAutobody]

They never tell you to reduce enough - at least that's my opinion. My prediction is that the paint was too thick. For example if the mix ration says 4:1 paint to activator throw in 2 parts reducer. Reducer is the key to flow especially on hot days. You can also use some "slow" reducer if it's hot out and you need more time to let it flatten out - Let me know if that helps at all - Jerry

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@LakesideAutobody I'm going to try that tomorrow my friend. Thank you for your time. I will let u know how it went Sir.

[@direct998]

looks good . on my repair what i did was wetsand the undamaged area surrounding the primered area with 400 grit sandpaper to apply a new coat of basecoat . after that i plan to reapply the clear blending it in the existing clear . is this a good plan ?? seems there are a few ways to do this . please advise . thanks

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sounds good. To prepare the existing clear to accept the new clear coat you can scuff with the grey scuff pad - I use the red and never really ever see any scratches under the clear. Let me know if this makes sense. Jerry

[@direct998]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks I'll scuff with the grey also .

[@direct998]

@@LakesideAutobody hi me again .i wet sanded the whole area both the primer and base . I sprayed base coat but the area where the primer ends and the sanded base coat begins you can see a line . what did I do wrong ? I didn't feel any ridge everything was smooth .

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@direct998 Check out this video from beginning to end - you might find the step you missed. Let me know if this helped :)

[@direct998]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks I did watch this video before . I didn't use sealer because the paint shop said I didn't need it . I even had a test panel where I primed and wet sanded smooth . no ridge where the primer surfacer meets the base and I can still see the outline of primer underneath . it's faint but I can see it . should of used a dark sealer . but hey I didn't know . on the plus side the body work looks great . so I imagine I need to wet sand the base to remove the line and reapply ?

[@RPB-nx7vj]

Jerry: do you know of a video of how to remove an 2010 F 150 front door. I’m going to do a rocker panel replacement and wanted to see the right way to do it before I started S

[@LakesideAutobody]

I don't know of a video on that but I'll look. If your rocker is not rusted all the up past the hinges you don't have to remove the door - see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKeogYSforxobJY or this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIPYoHieir-Db7c

[@RPB-nx7vj]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks for your help in this I’ll let you know how it goes

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@RPB-nx7vj Sounds good - look forward to hearing how it went for you :)

[@johansgarage7500]

Another great video Jerry! I have a question n I’m sorry in advance if you’ve answered it in the past but can you spray a coat of clear coat on a single stage paint job to make it look even better?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - it's done quite often. It was done very often in the 70's - 80's when all there was was single stage.

[@johansgarage7500]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks for the response Jerry. You’re the best! Have a good day!

[@erichzimmerman797]

Excellent work Jerry, love that color too! Did you tack cloth the base coat before applying the clear? I have lightly to remove the loose particles, but I'm always afraid I'm going to mar the metallic. **Excited for the merch! Have a great weekend, man!

[@LakesideAutobody]

No but the guy in town at a local body shop does. Like you, I've always been concerned about messing something up - either the metallic flakes or leaving some type of wiping marks. I just make sure I have enough room to make a very gradual transition and that usually is good enough. I like good enough :)

[@413x398]

Excellent work. What is the color name/code? I'm going to be shooting my '68 GT/CS, and I want a modern match to Acapulco Blue. Thanks!

[@413x398]

I just saw Kona Blue in the description. Wish me luck; I bought this car in 1973.

[@LakesideAutobody]

L6 - paint code - 2012 Ford Mustang - Kona Blue

[@413x398]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks!

[@erendon0588]

Thank you for video! I have a question about your air setup ? Are you using a air dryer or just a water/oil/debris separater/trap? I have an 80 gal ingersol rand compressor installed but not sure exactly what I need. Thank you for any advice.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I don't use separators just a filter/drier. Both work great. You only need one or the other - not both at the same time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYSqcpp3rsp8pKM or this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ2oaqeBgLV8aJI :)

[@erendon0588]

@@LakesideAutobody thank you !

[@scootherring9314]

Looks good how do you like that 3m paint gun

[@LakesideAutobody]

I really do like it. I'm not a huge fan of cleaning guns and this cured that issue. If you want to save a bit of cash you can easily save the tips by spraying a bit of thinner through them or cleaning them however is easiest for you. It sprays real nice too :)

[@jayt8027]

Hey man. I have a question about primers. I just picked up a 1996 Sierra k1500. Gonna make it my new project. I'm not sure what kind of pain I'm going to go with yet but want to get something on it to protect it through the Canadian winter. Wondering if there is a particular primer I could use.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You could throw some epoxy primer on it. I don't have any issues spraying a few coats of lacquer primer on a repair area and leaving it outside. If you really are concerned prime it and throw a coat of old paint on it - even spray bomb. I've had good luck with polyester primer outside too. As long as its parked in the open so it can dry out fast your fine - i.e. not under trees, in weeds etc. Hope that helps a bit - nothing protects like paint though :)

[@designsinorbit]

Curious what compressor you're using with that 3m gun...

[@LakesideAutobody]

Old Craftsman 1hp, belt drive, oil filled, 5.4 SCFM @ 90 - 6.4 SCFM @40 This gun needs a bigger air compressor to paint a whole car though. I do have to let the compressor catch up a bit.

[@biggteez12]

What’s a good substitute for wax and grease remover? I don’t have it at my area

[@LakesideAutobody]

I used to use reducer all the time and had no problems using it. I also have good luck with mineral spirits. Both do not "melt" stuff or in other words not too strong :)

[@biggteez12]

@@LakesideAutobody okay thanks sir. I was just worried it might eat through the material or cause any problems after painting but I have those here with me at home. Appreciate it and blessed week

[@jonot8547]

whats the difference using sealer vs clear base coat for blending base coat?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sealer is just that - it seals the body work. Clear base coat is used by some painters to help with blending or matching colors. You don't really need either actually. In the old days there was just primer and paint - that's it.

[@darrenlub]

Damn looks good.

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's a nice color - Ford Kona Blue :)

[@simonmckenzie7312]

Clear coat was put on that dry got a sore throat watching it.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Every painter I ever worked with wet sanded and buffed every job that left the building. A bit of orange peel is nothing compared to fixing runs. Runs cost money as sometimes you have to paint again - not so with orange peel. Even factory paint jobs have a bit of orange peel - there's a reason for that :)

[@MrJolem]

So, you've just de-greased using wax & grease remover then you wioe your hand over it putting grease / oil from your hands over it

[@LakesideAutobody]

There's no oil on a body man's hands - dry as a bone - you'll never get fisheyes doing this unless you have bad body shop habits. If you want absolutely dust free paint work you have to make 100% sure there's no dust on the surface before your first coat. The only way it to feel for it - it must feel absolutely clean, smooth - no nibs, specs, crumbs, etc.

[@billridenour1]

Thanks again

[@LakesideAutobody]

Always welcome :)

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

Ok I seen my mentor do that clean the car with his hands be for shooting it . I don’t do because I used the wax and grease cleaner. Crossing your hands on the part . Don’t Our hands have some kind of oil . I don’t consider my self a professional. But I have been doing it as a hobby for 15 years . I basically learn by Trial and error . And I do experiment a lot . I mix up some rust oleum and made a color. And painted a expensive old car waiting 3 days for it to dry then I lightly sanded . Then bam blasted it with a $700 clear and everyone loves it . I do put my slat and Pepper on the rust oleum be for I shoot it . It’s like a single stage slash clear mix I do for friends. 60 paint and even 60 clear . The rust oleum covers fast and protects from rust 😂

[@LakesideAutobody]

After doing bodywork for the day your hands will be bone dry - no worries about fish eyes at all. If your hands are oily for some reason don't do it. Mine are always dry and I've never had an issue. Remember all or most of the dust in your paint work is already on the panel before the first coat. If you do get dust, it's no big deal anyway though as you can sand and buff :)

[@hobbyautobodyfun9315]

@@LakesideAutobody got it thanks Jerry Jerry Jerry lol

[@samrizner7304]

What pressure did you spray your clear coat at

[@LakesideAutobody]

20 psi - I'm usually at 20-25 - I use different regulators for each gun so they might be a bit off. I think your pretty safe right around that range. Jerry

[@gjebox]

Colour doesn't match that well you should have made spray out cards and applied a wet bed...

[@LakesideAutobody]

For more $ we could have sprayed it with PPG instead of Nason mixed at a local auto parts store - I think it would have been a bit closer but the customer was real happy for the price :) Wet beds work well but the title of the video is How to Blend Base Coat (The Easy Way) - wet beds add more $ and difficulty :)

[@arturogotti3790]

Do you have to buff after every paintjob?

[@LakesideAutobody]

At one shop I worked at the painters buffed every job. It's common in a professional shop. If you are doing it on the side it's really up to you. I like the untouched look myself - I don't mind a bit of orange peel as it looks factory. It's up to you - Jerry

[@v65wings45]

Wiping your primed surface with your bare hands. You have natural oils in your hands. Never ever wipe a surface with bare hands prior to any stage of painting. I don't care how long a person's been painting.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Not true at all. All body men and painters touch the panels that they are working on. Keep good shop habits and you'll never have a problem. That's all magazine, TV, and internet stories. I promise you the fisheyes didn't come from the oils on their hands (there is no oil after doing bodywork for 5 minutes) - maybe oil from the compressor line, over oiling the DA, rubbing compounds, fixing tools and cars in a body shop, etc. When ever you have a question about things like this ask some one that has worked in an actual body shop - like a painter at a dealership or even MAACO.

[@jamesbainbridge569]

Those who can do those who can't comment 😂😂😂

[@richardtgaribay5791]

U need to learn how to paint

[@LakesideAutobody]

In a both you paint differently than a garage. The reason is there are lights on the wall that help you see exactly how much paint you are putting on. In a garage w/ bad lighting and it's impossible to see how it going on, you throw the coats on a bit light and then maybe hit it with a few more strokes to get it good and wet. Not sure what you mean - but that may address it.

[@LibertyinChrist01]

This is painful to watch…