How to clear coat a car by brush. Please share

Here I am clear coating my classic mini,after I’ve coach enamel painted it!
With a 3 “ brush.

[@dennytuma]

i like when people get good results by doing what everyone says not to do

[@2194steve]

Exactly Denny, we all find our own way of getting there.

[@skodakatie7341]

Amazing result!!, it looks like it’s been sprayed, well done 👍

[@2194steve]

Yes done properly it can look like it’s sprayed,all it is taking your time, and warming the paint so it flows easier,and of course a good quality paint brush.👍

[@dancycles2079]

Love these old techniques ! Problematic but simple and cheap. Great work sir.

[@2194steve]

Thank you Dan,it’s much appreciated

[@peterward5723]

Never coach painted before and after watching your video you have given the confidence to paint my "Fergie " by hand. The mini looks fantastic.

[@2194steve]

Thank you Peter, if you need any help or advice please ask 👍

[@jasonlee3577]

Your videos are brilliant and really inspire me to have a crack at it myself. Thankyou very much!

[@2194steve]

Your very welcome Jason, if you need any help let me know. Also I have a Facebook group called ( Coach painting old cars). Some very interesting people doing their own cars after watching me on KZbin 👍

[@jasonlee3577]

@@2194steve I will definitely join that group. I anted to ask if you wet sand between coats or just layer up the paint thinly and wet sand the final layer before the clear coat and then sand again?

[@2194steve]

@@jasonlee3577 preparation is key, first put on 3 thin coats of primer, softly flatten with 800 W&D then put 3 coats of undercoat flatten as before between coats. Then when nice and cured say 2 days then start putting on the top coat,the first one or two will look crap! I put on about 7 top coats I used craftmaster paint Also on the last couple of coats add PDA additive helps paint flow. Just remember to heat the paint in hot water with every coat you put on, Don’t use a naked flame as it’s very flammable 🧨 Hope this helps regards Steve

[@mickplatts6182]

Hi Steve just finished painting my 1965 lambretta scooter followed your uploads it's turned out brilliant thankyou

[@2194steve]

Your very welcome Mick, I’m glad it worked out for you have you any photos to upload to show people? What’s your next project 🤷‍♂️😂😂😂😂 cheers all the best Steve

[@mickplatts6182]

Will do I all so have a 1968 vespa which the paint work looks a bit tired will start it in a few weeks will keep u posted

[@2194steve]

@@mickplatts6182 👍

[@jimralph8066]

Brush painted triumph herald with black gloss house paint, great result,also sprayed few cars with gloss house paint,using petrol for thinners .

[@2194steve]

Brilliant

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Very nice finish, the nice thing here is you can get the dirt out then just brush over it unlike when I'm spraying clear you have to de-nib after. They used to do this years back using black coach enamel the finish was like glass 👍

[@2194steve]

Absolutely right John,it’s a far better finish than today’s paint it all looks Orange peel to me. 🤷‍♂️

[@elbowroom7993]

​@@2194steve You're so right about the orange peel. I'm no expert and I tried to avoid it by using the "best, highest quality" paint to no avail. Some professional painters even say that some orange peel is normal. I'm very glad you said that because I thought I was the problem.

[@34.FB.34]

My father told me about that, he saw that when he was a child. Great job! I just have, now, to know how to translate '' coach painting '' in my language !

[@2194steve]

If you need any advice/help please ask👍

[@Nelson_C_KNOWS]

I really enjoy this, results look great. I watched another video about fan maintenance and it works. I've had the same items for years now.. Its videos like these that will help you preserve your items forever, without needing to replace them..... Great video!!!!! I'm a sub now !!!! :):):)

[@2194steve]

Thank you Nelson, I’m glad you enjoyed the videos 👍

[@sebastian0107]

Result is stunning!

[@2194steve]

Thank you

[@MartinDorphins]

Greetings from Texas. Great video. Thank you.

[@2194steve]

Greetings from the Uk👍 Thank you Martin, have you seen the other videos on my channel explaining the whole process from start to finish. Regards Steve

[@ccsocal768]

They do this all the time when giving a fiberglass boat a new LP paint job. They brush it on and it comes out with a mirror finish. You just have to know how to tip the brush. I think I am going to do this on my truck’s old fiberglass shell. The clear-coat is totally gone but the gel coat color is still good. This method does not waste as much paint at spraying would and no heavy masking is involved.

[@2194steve]

Exactly right sir, no waste or smell. Win win win

[@gershwinq]

Car looks amazing!

[@2194steve]

Thank you 👍

[@tonyarnold9784]

Great video. Tried it 55 years back on my Morris Minor....but with cellulose! Not the right stuff but good from a distance. Now wish to try again with your techniques...but maybe a brush that doesn't lose hairs!

[@2194steve]

Glad you liked the videos Tony, I have sprayed with cellulose in the past some 45 years ago but never with a brush! I have heard of people doing it but added a slowing agent to the paint to slow the drying time down. Regards Steve

[@2194steve]

Hamilton brushes are very good

[@tonyarnold9784]

@@2194steve Appreciate the reply Steve. Yes painting with cellulose by brush not too easy or recommended but as a 17 year old it was good enough (from memory) My son left me with his old Mazda MX5 when he went to live in USA, It is solid and mechanically v good and he couldn't bring himself to sell it so I took it on. I just need to work on 2 panels. Whatever I achieve will be better than how they look. It is strange how black deteriorates-I have a 2003 Mercedez SLK that also suffers on a few panels, though mostly it is as new. I will most probably buy the black for the Mazda from the company that you mention. Do I sand down to bare metal or just until smooth? Do I use their primer also? I appreciate your response especially on a Saturday morning! (PS Like the mini...we had one in the late 80's....worth a bomb now!)

[@2194steve]

@@tonyarnold9784 Black is very hard to get right to be honest, I would sand it flat 3 coats of primer,3 coats of undercoat, then min 3 coats of topcoat but sand back each coat slightly to get a good key.

[@tonyarnoldphotography9757]

@@2194steve Yes i bet it is...unforgiving. I will have a long think about it and decide whether to go for it.

[@Boateng506]

Good job mate!...Greetings from Ghana West Africa

[@2194steve]

Thank you sir👍

[@jamesbarrie2965]

Nice job you’ve made of this, tried the coach paint many years ago and it worked out fine but never tried the clear coat👍

[@2194steve]

👍🥂

[@jasoncarter9356]

What a practical and useful video and product approach. Thank you.

[@2194steve]

Thank you Jason, it’s much appreciated If you need any advice or help please contact me. Cheers Steve

[@jasoncarter9356]

Thank you Steve. I will pick your brain for a quick question if I may. Is the product you used available in the U.S, if not do you have a recommendation for a brush-able clear that is? Thank you again.@@2194steve

[@2194steve]

@@jasoncarter9356 not sure if craftmaster paint is available in the USA ? The clear coat is called Coma Berenice ( clear gloss 5052 ) (7824) Made by a company in the uk called HMG Paints I hope this helps Regards Steve

[@jasoncarter9356]

Thank you again@@2194steve

[@tonystone3397]

Thank you so much, I have learnt so much here.

[@2194steve]

Thank you for watching my videos, glad they were of some help Tony Regards Steve

[@jbrown7403]

Very cool! 👍🍻

[@2194steve]

Thank you Jeff 👍

[@BugRacer1955]

Great work Steve 👍🏻 I’ve got some old Veedubs which I’ll be restoring on me channel. I’ll try give this a go cheers Glyn

[@2194steve]

Good luck Glyn, trick to it is heat the paint warm to touch with out burning your finger, before applying, And take your time! Have you joined our Facebook page (coach painting old cars ) lots of information advice and tips don’t forget to post your photos before and after. Cheers Steve

[@billywhizz98]

It looks amazing

[@2194steve]

Thank you Sir👍🥂

[@2194steve]

Very glad you liked it, anyone can do this is fairly easy to do.👍🥃

[@JamesBonzSeattle]

I am impressed.

[@2194steve]

Thank you Jim, very good of you to say so.👍

[@xavierortiz2690]

Looks pretty good

[@2194steve]

Thank you so much, it’s much appreciated.

[@TeeCee-mg3pl]

It's the clear coat that evens all the brush strokes u can use a rattle can clear coat n it'd even it out smooth as a baby's bottom

[@2194steve]

Providing the clear coat isn’t solvent based, otherwise it will take the paint off with a chemical reaction 🥴

[@VINYLIZER]

Wow looks great....im looking at doing my MGF

[@2194steve]

👍🥂

[@2194steve]

I would love to paint a MGF maybe some day🤷‍♂️

[@jimbojones5153]

great vids mate keep em coming!

[@2194steve]

Thank you

[@2194steve]

I’m hoping to do another project next year, maybe a camper van or a American pick up truck?

[@jimbojones5153]

@@2194steve I'm doing an old bay at the minute so pick the camper, there's also a lack of good detailed UK vids on them too!

[@janthuntdecorativeartist9417]

Very informative and I'd like advice on painting my 1987 T25 high top.

[@2194steve]

Hi what would you like to know. Regards Steve

[@elbowroom7993]

Thanks Steve. I’m very encouraged by your videos. How long should I wait after the final topcoat to apply the clear coat? Should the topcoat be lightly sanded before applying the clear coat?

[@2194steve]

Hi thank you for watching my videos, I would wait a few days before applying the clear coat as for sanding very lightly to get a key with very fine wet and dry.

[@elbowroom7993]

@@2194steve Thanks for the info. Now I just need to find a slow drying clear coat in Canada.

[@1blondied]

My god that is AMAZING X

[@2194steve]

Thank you Jacqueline 👍

[@johnprice1914]

Looks amazing but are there any brush marks visible close up?

[@2194steve]

The odd one or two, but you only see them if you look really really closely

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Excellent

[@2194steve]

Thank you Stuart

[@thefoosa7342]

Coach, can you provide the specifics about the clear cost you used? I'm in Malaysia and always wondered about "brushing" either 1k or 2k clearcoat just to try. Even with minor streaks one could wet sand it down to glass looking.

[@2194steve]

It’s from Craftmaster paint company, as for brushing 1k or 2k I don’t have a clue I’m afraid I have never tried it. You can’t wet and sand coach paint,it will take the shine off. Thank you

[@jose76pe]

very interesting watch

[@2194steve]

Thank you Jose 👍

[@Homeengineering]

Hi Steve, can you please put a link to the supplier for the clear coat.

[@2194steve]

It’s from Craftmaster paints

[@machiningbasics1729]

Lovely Im going to craft master my Austin 7 body

[@2194steve]

Any advice or information please contact me! Good luck 👍🥃

[@09Youba]

Sir, did you thin the primer coat and under coat like you did the base coat 10%? Thank you for the videos. Excellent job.

[@2194steve]

Hi Ray no I only thinned the topcoats by 8-10% it just helps paint flow better. I remember the same the old guys thinning paint with Gasoline/petrol 🤷‍♂️👍

[@terryfarrelly6411]

Brilliant! Would this work over rustoleum combicolor ? I've been told to be careful as alot of varnish or lacquer can strip the paint. Thanks

[@2194steve]

Craftmaster is white spirit based, not sure if it would effect rustoleum or not! I would check with the retailer to make sure. Thank you for stopping by regards Steve

[@gjcarvalhais]

Thank you for video. Im also thinking of apllying varnish / clear coat to my van. In the video i didnt understand if the varnish that you are applying and ahowing im the beginning is. Is it a two component auto varnish or some other type of varnish?

[@2194steve]

It’s a brush on varnish made for narrow boats, it’s put on top of the very last top coat, with appropriate 10% added PDA additive made for the paint.

[@icoone4996]

I've tried it on my fender, i messed up, do much "coulure", hope polish with sandpaper will fix it

[@2194steve]

You might have to wait for it to go hard, then flatten it back with wet and dry and then re paint it🤷‍♂️

[@andrewpowell8856]

Looks ace that Steve how many coats of the top coat did you do and how many coats of the clear. Did you sand between all top and clear coats or just the last top coat and the clear coat or do you no need to sand the clear. Thanks again. MEGA job

[@2194steve]

7 topcoats,3 clear coats, sanding in between with 1200,then 1500 wet and dry paper, last clear coat no sanding.👍🥂

[@cezarykordalski3292]

Steve Hewitt Mini owner WOW! Top coat is the coat with base colour? 7 base colours coats? I want to paint my car with brush as well

[@2194steve]

Cezary Kordalski 3 primer 3 undercoat 7 top coat colour 3 clear coats

[@2194steve]

Seems a lot, but they are only thin coats, and you do rub back between coats

[@cezarykordalski3292]

Steve Hewitt Mini owner I am impressed, excellent job! Could you write products names please?

[@socksonfeet8125]

What's the brand name? I searched what was on the can you showed, but cant find it here in the states.

[@2194steve]

It’s called coma Bernice and I think only available in the uk unfortunately! But if you go to your nearest marina boat shop and ask for a topcoat varnish they will advise you. The paint I used for my car was for boats.

[@martinscott9292]

Hi Steve, I like your videos and 'ethos' of painting your own car. I have done the same with my kit car, using Tekaloid enamel. I had to do most of it outside (no breeze, and overcast) . The second day's work gave me some brush marks, and it was apparent that the paint wasn't flowing as it had done the previous day..... why? It was about 4 degrees hotter on the first day! Your tip to warm the paint is a real 'top tip' which I shall be using. The paint had had since last July to harden, so I may flat it with wet and dry, and try some of the clear varnish - I used some similar (a product for artists) over a transfer on a bike, and it was perfect (despite folk who say brushing is no good... Grr). Anyway, a question..... You say in the video you used a scourer - have you tried wet and dry? Is there any evidence of marks from the scourer that show through the clearcoat (depending on sun direction or whatever)? It seems that Craftmaster have their 'own brand' clearcoat - do you know if it's the same as you used, as that doesn't appear in their product list?

[@2194steve]

Hi martin, all the so called armchair experts say painting with a brush is no good because most of them don’t even know which end of the brush to use🤷‍♂️ Yes the warming of the paint in slow cooker works a treat, I did use wet and dry a lot 600 800 1000 and even 2000 but as you said I used a scoura

[@2194steve]

And the clear coat was called something like coma Bernice from H M Guests in Manchester I haven’t tried craftmasters but if it’s as good as the paint it will be good.

[@dedrickgrandstaff]

Did you just paint flat out over the old clear coat? Either way it looks good👍

[@2194steve]

I rubbed it down to bare metal most of it, the rest was new front in factory coating.

[@rashb3994]

So if I paint my car hood by brush with some kind of enamal I won't need a respirator? I dont have a garage and I tried to spray paint my clear coat cracked hood outside my apartment complex and I just felt bad for people walking by with dogs because of the fumes. Plus with a brush it feels like I could take my time, because spray painting for me was disasterous. Please let me know about the fumes and great work, looks great. Thx!

[@2194steve]

No fumes, just takes longer to do! No respiratory equipment needed. Cheers Steve

[@Alexautopaintglasscoatings]

Did u end up brushing it on? There are wipe on clear coats too, they do smell a little but not like the spray cans. I used a wipe on, it levels out pretty well

[@rashb3994]

@@Alexautopaintglasscoatings I ended up brushing on regular paint on my hood and it was way better than spray painting but I was on a time crunch and never put on clear coat and it shows. This wipe on thing sounds great actually. Would I have to repaint the base for it to stick or just sand it a bit? I need to do something because no clear coat has it staying looking kind of dusty, dull and dingy looking honestly. Thx for the tip.

[@Alexautopaintglasscoatings]

@@rashb3994 I’ve haven’t seen many do it this way, that’s awesome to hear it’s working. Honestly if it’s totally free and clean of contaminants you should be able to wipe on without even scuffing or sanding. That’s what I did at least. I hope that wipe on clear coats would adhere to your roll on paint. It probably would. I actually buffed my paint with compound right before I put on the wipe on clear coat.

[@rashb3994]

@@Alexautopaintglasscoatings Okay cool, I may try it your way with buffing with a compound though I don't have a machine so I may have to do it by hand, but I'm thinking even that will improve the dull and then i'll try your wipe on. Kind of excited to try because this will be less hassle and I will be able to do it sooner so if I try this soon I will definitely report back to you. I appreciate you putting me onto this. Thx!

[@darkscorp4415]

Not bad !

[@2194steve]

Thank you 👍

[@aksen012]

It's amazing. is the brush u used for water based paint? I'll try to paint my car with oil based paint by brush. In that case can I use the tipping brush?

[@2194steve]

Hi it’s just an normal house painting brush (soft bristles) oil based paint You could use the tipping brush,but I personally would not as the tipping brush is used for moving the paint around and smoothing it out. Thank you good luck painting.

[@aksen012]

@@2194steve I really appreciate your advice. I have one more question.on your another video which is painting driver side door, once you use harris brush then use hamiltion brush(tipping brush). If I can't got hamiltion brush, can I paint only with Harris brush? like you paint clear coat.

[@2194steve]

@@aksen012 yes you could,but the finish might not be as good

[@tesstickle7267]

I got some base coat arrive today ,probably buy the same clear coat as you. Just wondering what your opinion is on cutting and polishing at a later date? Just incase the finish I achieve isn't great I'll be doing the roof first as its been sat in primer for awhile already, in cof flame red, 1979 998cc

[@2194steve]

I don’t know if the clear coat you have will cut and polish? But the one I used won’t,I tried and all it did was dull so be careful try on a scrap door or something so you don’t have to go over all your hard work 😓 good luck

[@michaellauinger7406]

Interesting, but I can't find it this particular gloss and brand anywhere. Do you have a link? Also, wish you would speak up louder and at least have a closed captioning available. Even at maximum volume I can't hear you.

[@2194steve]

🤷‍♂️sorry volume wasn’t good on that video,but the others are better thankfully As for a link, just look up craftmaster paint I. Google it will come up. Thank you for watching

[@roberthamilton2334]

I have a 2001 Peugeot 307 body work perfect but in need of a repaint, might try hand painting and then clear coating, any special base coats and clear seals I should use plus brushes?

[@2194steve]

I used craftmaster paints, primer, undercoat and topcoats As for the brushes I used 3” Harris synthetic brush and a Hamilton 4” tipping brush, sometimes called a laying off brush on eBay. The better quality brush used the better! Make sure you clean the brush after each coat like new again! This is very important in the process. Heat the paint in a saucepan of hot water as you applying it, keep re heating this helps the paint flow better. Good luck keep me updated. Cheers Steve

[@maximolotov]

Lovely Is not one step paint with clearcoat in it looks as good and fastest to apply?

[@2194steve]

Sorry I don’t understand the question? Regards Steve

[@maximolotov]

@@2194steve There is paint which has clearcoat mixed in it, so you don't have to apply paint and then clearcoat separately.

[@maximolotov]

@@2194steve would you recommend using that 2 in 1 paint with clearcoat ? How many litters to 2 coat average size car please ? Will paint run down if you car sides ?

[@2194steve]

@@maximolotov sorry I’ve never used it🤷‍♂️ It took about 1.5 litres to do my classic mini The paint will only run if you put to much paint on👍

[@maximolotov]

@@2194steve ty vm

[@revingtosh]

Well done Steve. I'll be doing my scimitar next winter :-) Does the paint require a minimum room temperature for use?

[@2194steve]

No I did mine outside under the carport,in wind rain, and what ever else thrown at me! Keep us updated on the progress,I would like to see it. Take photos before and during,so you know how improved it is!👍👍👍👨‍🎨👨‍🎨👨‍🎨

[@thedoingnotthedone.6292]

@@2194steve Am surprised it was done in all weathers - EVEN MORE IMPRESSED!

[@2194steve]

Thank you it’s appreciated 👍

[@GuadalupeCarrillo-tl1hs]

What's the name of the clear or how do I buy it or where can I get it .and the brush any kind or like the one in the video...

[@2194steve]

All information is in the videos, must be a good quality brush. Thank you

[@2194steve]

It’s called Coma Bernice clear coat from HMG company in the uk! But they ship all over the world.

[@thomasemerson7257]

do you really have to wait five weeks to buff it?

[@2194steve]

This paint won’t buff, it’s all in the application to get the shine, you can wax it after about 5 weeks later, but by hand not machine.

[@Alfisti156]

I can't find this product anymore. I need it badly

[@2194steve]

Where have you tried?

[@imranshah-ll1wk]

You need a 10$ brush uncle 😂

[@2194steve]

Sorry I don’t follow what you mean?

[@gershwinq]

hey do you use any thinners in the clear coat? or do you use straight from the can?

[@2194steve]

Straight from the tin.

[@terry8253]

Hi Please could you tell me where to purchase Coma Berenice clear coat 5052. Many thanks

[@2194steve]

I can’t remember where I got it! I think from Birmingham? Not really sure But if you Google it there’s lots of companies come uk I know HMG manufacturers it in Manchester, they will tell you who stocks it . Sorry I can’t be more helpful regards Steve

[@robdennis9854]

I have one patch on my roof where the clear coat has lifted. Do you think I could use this to "hidé" the patch?

[@2194steve]

Yes but you need to do the whole roof,so it blends in.

[@robdennis9854]

@@2194steve Okay, thanks. I was hoping to just patch it, to give it a bit of a shine instead of looking flat.

[@zanaga1901]

How about basecoat with a paint brush I use it today on my truck in spots but I don't know if it will work.

[@2194steve]

If it’s slow drying it will work, no problem 👍

[@junkemails5050]

Can you provide the link for buy online that clear coat that you used?

[@2194steve]

www.symphonycoatings.co.uk/

[@sarahreyes7761]

I can’t find the link the buy this product.can you post it? I looked online and the one store I found says sold out.

[@2194steve]

Sorry Sarah I don’t sell it , it’s made by a company in the uk called HM Guest in Manchester They might tell you who they supply! Worth a shot. Thank you Regards Steve

[@speedeespeedboi9527]

Does it drip?

[@2194steve]

Sorry mate not sure what you mean, it isn’t non drip if that’s what you mean.

[@CMCK75]

Would you recommend brush or roller?

[@2194steve]

For myself personally a brush, I have more control of the paint! But lots of people prefer the roller, you need to try both ways and decide which is best for you. Regards Steve

[@CMCK75]

@@2194steve thanks a lot Steve I’ll try the brush first and see how it turns out

[@thomaswong5392]

Hi, may i know what clear coat did you use? Thanks

[@2194steve]

Hi Thomas I can’t remember off hand, but I show it in one of the videos.👍

[@torydz]

I have a pro gun and a pro paint booth.... His clearcoat looks better than mine :/

[@2194steve]

Thank you sir 😂😂😂😂😂

[@torydz]

@@2194steve And to be clear, I say that with all honesty!

[@jordanmbarr7037]

How many quarts did a full coat take? I'm planning to do 3 coats of that

[@2194steve]

I did 2 litre

[@qwakaaog682]

Does the coach paint also the clear coat leave brush marks ? Thanks

[@2194steve]

No brush marks anywhere, it’s the technique of feathering out that eradicates the brush marks out completely 😉

[@ryanvaughan1293]

What paint do you use buddy as looking to do this to my old metro

[@2194steve]

Hi Ryan, it’s called craftmaster coach enamel paint Cheers Steve

[@haggis4952]

Could this go over a water based paint ?

[@2194steve]

Yes I think so, but check with your paint supplier first to make sure👍

[@jonasito-cy8zn]

Where you buy it and what thinner did you use

[@2194steve]

It’s from Craftmaster, thinned with white spirit

[@dangreiner8350]

Where did you buy the varnish I can't find it

[@2194steve]

H Dan only just seen your message It’s from Symphony coatings

[@carguytv7882]

Can you roll this one with a small smooth roller??

[@2194steve]

I tried it with a foam roller at first, but quickly changed to brush only! I felt more in control personally but that’s me🤷‍♂️

[@jdb-lu3bp]

Where to buy?

[@2194steve]

If you’re in the uk it’s called craftmaster paint Made my Manchester company called H.M.Guest

[@jessthebarber]

Can I use any automotive clear for a brush on technique?

[@2194steve]

Sorry Jess you can’t, it drys to fast. It’s needs to be slow drying to make it brush on.

[@jessthebarber]

@@2194steve oh ok , thank you 🙌🏽 I’m fairly new and looking to use automotive clear coat on small projects , can automotive clear coat be shot out of an air brush gun instead of a paint gun?

[@2194steve]

@@jessthebarber yes I think it’s possible, although I haven’t tried it myself 👍

[@talle2029]

Is that an oil based clear?

[@2194steve]

Yes it’s all oil based inc clear coat

[@bekincai]

any product like this sold in the US?

[@2194steve]

Hi I think the nearest you have to this product in the USA is One-Shot 🤷‍♂️

[@julayalo9860]

@@2194stevewhich one-shot product?

[@MrDnkcat]

Can this be applied to any paint ?

[@2194steve]

Yes as far as know, but check with the paint manufacturers first to make sure.

[@MrDnkcat]

Thank You . I always thought you had to paint cars with a spray gun before watching your video . I'm guessing cars are painted with a spray gun now to save on money and for self leveling possibly ?

[@2194steve]

@@MrDnkcat I don’t think personally you get the same depth of shine from a spray gun! If you look at say a 1920s 1930s Bugatti you will see what I mean, well if it was good enough for RR up till the 1980s it’s good enough for me.

[@user-ye8uh9ji7z]

Would you sell the mini?

[@2194steve]

Yes if the right offer came👍

[@barrysmith5466]

He doesn’t know how to lay off paint,he left what us professional painters call fish tails when trying to lay it off by putting the brush into the wet varnish and brushing downwards instead of brushing from the bottom upwards.

[@2194steve]

Hi Barry thank for your comment it’s much appreciated Being your a professional painter as it were! Please please upload a video showing us all how it’s really done. I and thousands of others are waiting eagerly 👍

[@prambo4653]

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[@2194steve]

Thank you for your thumbs up,glad you like it!

[@brianbeavers883]

Y r u whispering.. lol

[@2194steve]

Sorry about that Brian , not all the videos are that quite, thankfully 🤷‍♂️😂

[@rambop8925]

🤔👍

[@2194steve]

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[@lordmartinofleithandcuddy6541]

How to save thousands of pounds and make your car look new…

[@2194steve]

Thank you ma lord 👍

[@lordmartinofleithandcuddy6541]

@@2194steve I shall have to do this with my 2004 Saab 9-5 which has sat looking rather sad since I stopped using it in favour of my 2011 9-5. Have you any experience in stripping paint from parts? Does the paint go on modern metal the same as old? I assume production techniques improved as time went on so paint would adhere better, but I assume the primer is the most important factor?

[@2194steve]

@@lordmartinofleithandcuddy6541 sorry I haven’t, but I used to use nitromores sore taking paint of bodywork. Very effective but quite dangerous.

[@lordmartinofleithandcuddy6541]

@@2194steve so how did you get the body parts in a position to paint them?

[@2194steve]

@@lordmartinofleithandcuddy6541 not sure what you mean? Only the doors were off the rest was in one piece.

[@dennisz494]

What? I can't hear a darn word this guy is saying!!!!!!! SOUND OFF!!!!!!

[@2194steve]

Yes very sorry Dennis, all the other videos are ok, it was my sound level turned down🤷‍♂️ my apologies. Regards Steve