You have no idea how helpful this was, took me about a week to finally find what I needed to know!
@user-yb2tp4qf1r11 ай бұрын
Probably the best paint mix tutorial for beginners I have seen on youtube, THANKS!!!
@Mechaniclyfe11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment
@markbutler90462 ай бұрын
Finally, somebody explained to me the ratio cup.Thank you very much
@frshswagg18833 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clearing out the mixing additives. Some people on here get to caught up on showing work but not focusing on the fundamentals ‼️ you covered everything perfectly.
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I wanted it to be understandable at the most basic level for beginners :)
@RicoSwerve883 жыл бұрын
This definitely simplified the paint mixing thank you and keep doing what your doing.
@adamcote11443 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video so much man. I've been an auto tech for years and, now I'm taking on fixing a deer incident on my own car. I have never done body work or mixed paint before and this helped me so much.
@owenf777 Жыл бұрын
I love this video learning how to paint. you make it easy for me to understand I appreciate the your time.
@SimPwear843 ай бұрын
Great work on explaining everything in detail. This is the best video I have seen by far. Subbed!!
@louis0531oogle Жыл бұрын
Very good, simple to follow, and informational. I bought 3 paint products (base paint, pearl paint and some medium reducer) to paint a small area on my wife's SUV. The paint vendor was very vague about what to mix and how much. You video made it all very easy to understand, and why the ratio are what they are. Thank you very much!
@cobbysparks98912 жыл бұрын
Teaching is a science and you my friend, have it down to a tee. I am a hardcore diagnostician. Done everything from electrical, mechanical, engine swaps, AC you name it. I purchased a vehicle from an auction and did everything else but the bodywork. I was a bit antsy until I watched your video. Thanks and Happy 4th!!!
@ProfessorDickweedMD10 ай бұрын
This was excellent. Thank you!
@Victor-tm2kl11 ай бұрын
I’ve learned so much from this video 😭 I’m almost ready to paint my car, thank you man you are truly appreciated
@Mechaniclyfe11 ай бұрын
Thanks man good luck on your paint job
@donnieamos4295 Жыл бұрын
You show me more than anyone ever has , thank you so much
@berylhatton38492 жыл бұрын
THanks that was helpful. We were trying to work out the Wanda mixing stick which has slightly different markings. We needed to make the paint to 4 :1:10%
@justinl24584 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man. Not enough of these types of vids online.
@richmondkishundat92693 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video, I was so confused about this part, thank you for shedding some light for me. Can you please do one on sealer and epoxy. the way you explain makes it easy to comprehend. Thank you in advance
@reloadnorth77222 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to have stumbled upon this video. I have not seen any other explain each product and usage so well. Thankyou from a new subscriber.
@husky12324 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful very informative thank you keep up the great work you do and stay safe
@sharonkirven95702 жыл бұрын
OMG THX YOU THX U THX U!! I’ve watched so many Videos and you literally answered my question in the first product.. Base Coat!!! Ughhhh I’m in Love, Brilliant.. Thank you so very much❤️❤️
@boxer71c553 жыл бұрын
One of the best vids on YT about auto painting!
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@johnmeric4922 жыл бұрын
this is awesome thank you so much for making this video, straight to point and well explained.
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@barrycarleton1298 Жыл бұрын
Have been repairing/spraying for 30 odd years and always used a measure stick, then used the drip test ! your vid makes it all clear now what I should have done !!! thanks
@royalt7147 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding clarity, well done mate
@user-dj8fk5so2xАй бұрын
Very nice presentation
@PHARRAWAY4 жыл бұрын
Nicely explained, nice video brother
@Mechaniclyfe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@ThatBlueXT Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I’ve recently got a new job and they have me painting wasn’t in the job description but I really enjoy it so much so that I bought a project car that I’m going to try paint myself always struggled with the mixing side of things ended up too strong or too thick but you’ve just explained everything so perfectly I understand it all so very much now and it’s because of you thank you so much !!!!!
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
Thank you good luck on the project
@KensGarage12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I needed this tutorial to get started.
@yourunclesam67802 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your explanation.Very clear to learn.Thanks
@shingiraidavidchawatama2032Ай бұрын
Very informative. thanks
@donnieamos4295 Жыл бұрын
Good job , you good teacher
@mundilasimeon73673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for details
@gmo471910 ай бұрын
Thank you for the demonstration now I have a understanding of how to mix paint
@Mechaniclyfe10 ай бұрын
I’m so glad 😃
@MrTseemtos3 жыл бұрын
good explain
@alwaynelawrence5065 Жыл бұрын
I love this video nice explanations
@deanraddick90412 жыл бұрын
This is excellent man! Thank you, you took something really confusing for me, to something I can understand! Thank you for your time!
@aminab64522 жыл бұрын
Damn that was very nice and properly explained! Great job! Thanks a lot
@rauljrlara9994 Жыл бұрын
All the sudden I feel like I'm a painter 😂
@mukwevhophathutshedzo16464 ай бұрын
😂
@ericwilliams8520 Жыл бұрын
Very useful
@simong.2890 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your excellent explasion .
@alphamike28393 жыл бұрын
Concise, clear, helpful. Thank you.
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻 glad it helped
@JMarley243 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very clear information!
@user-uo9nj5lf7z11 ай бұрын
Well describe. Now I can mix paint & clear coat.
@brianesselbach915810 ай бұрын
I am very happy. You explain things very well! easy to understand and your presentation manner is very nice. Thank you. Restoring a 1947 gas pump
@Mechaniclyfe8 ай бұрын
That’s awesome I’m glad you got something out of the video , cheers on your project! 🍻
@SnokwethembaZondoh-rt7er5 ай бұрын
Thank you from south africa Johannesburg
@abduljohn9895 Жыл бұрын
Good 👍
@lindabrown4239 Жыл бұрын
Well done
@thanosmichos88343 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@marlonantonio4553 Жыл бұрын
One of the best explains on KZbin
@davidshettlesworth1442 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this teaching video. Your details were very much appreciated. Asking folks at the paint store you will not always get the correct guidance I learned a lot. Carry On Sir!
@XqeDiosxqe Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much this video has really show me how to properly mix paints plus explained the difference.
@XqeDiosxqe Жыл бұрын
Thank you. , You have given me the courage to go and paint my uncle's Ferrari...
@amonsikanyika64232 жыл бұрын
Extremely perfect explanation, thanks a lot.
@Ultimatechristian0724 ай бұрын
You explained perfectly. Thank you for the video
@Mechaniclyfe4 ай бұрын
Ty
@sonnynguyen7327 Жыл бұрын
Good job
@sadcompa Жыл бұрын
good video sir 👌
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sadcompa Жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe yeah man I subbed and everything, used this video to mix my pearl white Toyota
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
Nice brother let me know how it turns out
@deborahlombardo41663 жыл бұрын
this is the best video ever thank you.
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@jbecerra606 Жыл бұрын
Very good video very good information and you explained it very thoroughly to our understanding. We appreciate your patience have a great day
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@thabomosupi33122 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the well organized video; everything is just perfect about this excellent lesson. Job Well Done! I have learned a lot, thanks Bro.
@user-fp1kh7lz7dАй бұрын
Thank you this is so helpful.
@user-oe7pb2lz5g3 ай бұрын
Thanks we'll done ✅. 💯
@herdez343 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Thank you for making it
@marwahouda48203 жыл бұрын
شكرا فيديو ممتاز
@alexmarshall6612 жыл бұрын
I appreciate what teach us thank you
@stevenmchenry92763 ай бұрын
Great man
@mauroarantes94072 жыл бұрын
WOOOW THAMNKS.I LOVE THE VIDIO.
@user-dq5nx3jx8o10 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation than. You!
@frankmumba-vq3cz9 ай бұрын
this video is helpful
@KarKraftsman4 жыл бұрын
I gotta hit the bell, I almost missed this one!
@NoPo10111 ай бұрын
Great info man.Just what I wanted 👊
@damincobozeman89213 жыл бұрын
Great video step by step lesson! Teach on bro!
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻, glad you enjoyed
@kenninja69423 жыл бұрын
Best explained video out there good job thanks a lot
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@ronaldwexler85706 ай бұрын
Thanks helped a lot
@Mechaniclyfe6 ай бұрын
I’m glad 🙂
@NeilD1633 жыл бұрын
A lovely clear explanation on mixing paint, well done.
@mardeowilliams89242 ай бұрын
Great job I now say I understand much better
@7008aspen2 жыл бұрын
Hell Yeah you did the best video subscribed
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@LeftForDeadGarage2 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@Justin-ep3imАй бұрын
Thank you appreciate that
@GreenGrow-ck3pg10 ай бұрын
Thank u I appreciate you taking time away from your personal life. I took a auto introduction class 20 years ago & used that trade for few years in hobby life but then had to get a McDonald's job bc as a young convicted felon was all I could get. Now in my mid 40s still not doing financially well so I am buying a project & don't remember how to paint. Back then there was no KZbin university.
@Mechaniclyfe10 ай бұрын
I appreciate your time to share your story and I’m glad this video is of good use to you! Good luck on your project I’m sure it’ll turn out great
@TheJesse19453 жыл бұрын
Thank you the most useful video on explaining this for a newbie I watched Eastwoods video wasn't nearly as helpful keep up the great work.
@lovelife8089 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
No worries
@ericksmelendez38213 жыл бұрын
Thank you awesome video...
@raulacevedo28903 жыл бұрын
Cool 😎.
@samkiarie59973 жыл бұрын
Well done bruh you did is so well🎊
@kac1881017 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Mechaniclyfe12 күн бұрын
@@kac18810 no worries glad it helped
@OldSchoolNoe3 жыл бұрын
A must see for Auto Painting 101
@JohnDoesGarage6 ай бұрын
After mixing the paint, is there a certain amount of time you need to wait before you start spraying or can you spray right away, or does it all depend on the particular paint/reducer/hardener you're using?
@Mechaniclyfe3 ай бұрын
You can spray right away after proper mixing and stirring.
@negkamionan47543 жыл бұрын
This is awesome 👍
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@jbd5793 жыл бұрын
15+ years ago I used to do on site auto body. Was mostly bumpers for dealerships so used cars looked less banged up for sales. We would custom mix the paint for each vehicle by looking up the paint code and entering it into an app on a blackberry. The app would give us all the mix ratios for each paint and metal flake by weight starting with the most used in production and then other mixes that were used during that year. I had made an entire rack to separate out the colors and flakes by their number. Does anyone know what the app was or one like that? I have been curious about doing some custom stuff in my spare time since I miss doing it but not enough for a full-time job
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
The only one I have used is from glasurit , tells you the certain measurement for paint and toners etc, but it’s glasurit specific
@jbd5793 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe well that's a start! Thank you! I am sure that everything out there will be company specific so that you stick with their mixes. Though through time I am sure you could custom mix as you like. But to match an existing it would probably be best to follow that companies recipe
@jamesrobertson74448 ай бұрын
Great video, quick question if I'm using water based base coat what do I need to mix the paint with???
@Mechaniclyfe8 ай бұрын
Depends on the brand of paint , each have there own way of reducing , and in some cases activating , some require special additives to mix in with and others are ready to spray . Sorry the answer is vague at best , but you can always refer to the TDS sheet for clarification
@jamesrobertson74448 ай бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe thanks for getting back to me, the paint I'm gonna use is lechlers hydrofan water based, but I've only ever used solvent base coat before so I'm just a lil bit confused, really appreciate your help tho
@davidspencer23334 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Do you know if they are selling nu-evo outside of California?
@Mechaniclyfe4 жыл бұрын
David Spencer that I’m not sure I haven’t seen it anywhere else , I can get you their info if you’d like
@jcsp58072 жыл бұрын
Was helpful 🤞
@mackensonmassena89992 жыл бұрын
I love the video thank you so much for making it
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome
@chathurangasa4 жыл бұрын
Was really helpful to me. Thank you.
@user-ry8hr9jc4h3 жыл бұрын
Helpfull video good job man.
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad it helped
@user-ry8hr9jc4h3 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe What I like is your humility. Lack of miserliness
@user-ry8hr9jc4h3 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe I speak right.
@user-ry8hr9jc4h3 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe Good luck for you.
@robloxgamer-qw7hk10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@famus8012 жыл бұрын
I have a question. I have a 2:1 base coat and reducer. No activator. Do I not need to apply clear coat after ?
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
It would be wise to, clear coat acts as a protection for the paint to resist fading scratching etc
@stephenoreilly2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video - very helpful. Question: If I buy a litre of clear coat in a paint shop, do I need to purchase hardener also to mix with the clear coat or is the hardened already mixed in the can of clear coat. I desperately need help. Thank you.
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Depends 1k clearcoat doesn’t require a hardner but a 2k clearcoat will require one
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Also they make 2k clear coat in a spray can , that has a bladder inside that you pop and it mixes hardner in the paint can it’s called spraymax clearcoat on Amazon
@ramiduw13 жыл бұрын
Simply clear. Great 💪👍
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Hope it helped 🙏🏻👍🏻
@ramiduw13 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe of course it helped me to clear all matters with mixing cups.. great
@musamansoor90842 жыл бұрын
Nice video man ithink I've got a clear explanation about mixing. One question on single stage,is it applied after clear coat?
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Single stage is an all in one process essentially it’s like base and clearcoat sprayed at the same time
@melekk03 жыл бұрын
awesome video thaanks , i have a question tho about primers if im having a bare metal piece i need to use epoxy primer or self etching primer , and put over them 2k primer ? and how a bout a non bare metal piece what should i use before base coat ? thanks again
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Depending , you can use either epoxy or self etch to bare metal. With some epoxy primers you can go straight to Basecoat, but there is a window to be able to do that, after that window it must be sanded Before applying Basecoat. High build primer can be used for Body panels that had body work done. If the panel is nice and flat with no dents, you could even use a sealer before applying Basecoat or sand and apply Basecoat right on top of the original paint as long as the paint wasn’t peeling .again depends on surface and body work needed.