You have no idea how helpful this was, took me about a week to finally find what I needed to know!
@מדינט Жыл бұрын
Probably the best paint mix tutorial for beginners I have seen on youtube, THANKS!!!
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment
@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 :)
@markbutler90464 ай бұрын
Finally, somebody explained to me the ratio cup.Thank you very 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.
@RicoSwerve883 жыл бұрын
This definitely simplified the paint mixing thank you and keep doing what your doing.
@adamcote11444 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.
@simong.2890 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your excellent explasion .
@alwaynelawrence5065 Жыл бұрын
I love this video nice explanations
@JonathanGuerrero-zw4dp17 күн бұрын
Yes sir you are the one who explained it the best on you 💯👍✔️
@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!!!
@donnieamos42952 жыл бұрын
You show me more than anyone ever has , thank you so much
@PHARRAWAY4 жыл бұрын
Nicely explained, nice video brother
@Mechaniclyfe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@SimPwear846 ай бұрын
Great work on explaining everything in detail. This is the best video I have seen by far. Subbed!!
@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❤️❤️
@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%
@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.
@justinl24584 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man. Not enough of these types of vids online.
@royalt71472 жыл бұрын
Outstanding clarity, well done mate
@Victor-tm2kl Жыл бұрын
I’ve learned so much from this video 😭 I’m almost ready to paint my car, thank you man you are truly appreciated
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
Thanks man good luck on your paint job
@husky12324 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful very informative thank you keep up the great work you do and stay safe
@yourunclesam67802 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your explanation.Very clear to learn.Thanks
@louis0531oogle2 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!
@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
@gmo4719 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the demonstration now I have a understanding of how to mix paint
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad 😃
@boxer71c553 жыл бұрын
One of the best vids on YT about auto painting!
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@richmondkishundat92694 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
@brianesselbach9158 Жыл 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
@Mechaniclyfe10 ай бұрын
That’s awesome I’m glad you got something out of the video , cheers on your project! 🍻
@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
@donnieamos4295 Жыл бұрын
Good job , you good teacher
@mundilasimeon73674 жыл бұрын
Thanks for details
@alphamike28393 жыл бұрын
Concise, clear, helpful. Thank you.
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻 glad it helped
@KevinGreen-b8p Жыл бұрын
Well describe. Now I can mix paint & clear coat.
@KensGarage12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I needed this tutorial to get started.
@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
@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
@JMarley243 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very clear information!
@thanosmichos88343 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@deanraddick90413 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!
@marlonantonio4553 Жыл бұрын
One of the best explains on KZbin
@aminab64522 жыл бұрын
Damn that was very nice and properly explained! Great job! Thanks a lot
@TonyBruno-c4i5 ай бұрын
Thanks we'll done ✅. 💯
@deborahlombardo41663 жыл бұрын
this is the best video ever thank you.
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@XqeDiosxqe Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much this video has really show me how to properly mix paints plus explained the difference.
@amonsikanyika64232 жыл бұрын
Extremely perfect explanation, thanks a lot.
@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!
@shingiraidavidchawatama20323 ай бұрын
Very informative. thanks
@alexmarshall6612 жыл бұрын
I appreciate what teach us thank you
@ericwilliams8520 Жыл бұрын
Very useful
@MrTseemtos3 жыл бұрын
good explain
@Ultimatechristian0726 ай бұрын
You explained perfectly. Thank you for the video
@Mechaniclyfe6 ай бұрын
Ty
@XqeDiosxqe Жыл бұрын
Thank you. , You have given me the courage to go and paint my uncle's Ferrari...
@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.
@Robert-e9m8n3 ай бұрын
Very nice presentation
@SnokwethembaZondoh-rt7er7 ай бұрын
Thank you from south africa Johannesburg
@damincobozeman89213 жыл бұрын
Great video step by step lesson! Teach on bro!
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻, glad you enjoyed
@herdez344 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Thank you for making it
@NeilD1634 жыл бұрын
A lovely clear explanation on mixing paint, well done.
@kenninja69424 жыл бұрын
Best explained video out there good job thanks a lot
@Mechaniclyfe4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@NoPo101 Жыл бұрын
Great info man.Just what I wanted 👊
@HoneyMichel-m2b3 ай бұрын
Thank you this is so helpful.
@houstonriley7067Ай бұрын
I love you thank you saved my life
@RomanTurczyk Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation than. You!
@Biggtimeman2 жыл бұрын
Hell Yeah you did the best video subscribed
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@CryptoAlex13 жыл бұрын
Wow, great video. Thank you!
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
No worries
@PapawcannerАй бұрын
Most best , more better , gonna go ahead and …….Jesus
@LeftForDeadGarage3 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@KarKraftsman4 жыл бұрын
I gotta hit the bell, I almost missed this one!
@lindabrown4239 Жыл бұрын
Well done
@johnmeric4922 жыл бұрын
would you use a reducer on a clear coat? is that even normal?
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
You can yes depends on the clear , it helps the clear thin out to be easier to spray and flow out easier usually you don’t want to reduce more than 10%
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
But there are some clears that go as high as 20% reduced
@mardeowilliams89244 ай бұрын
Great job I now say I understand much better
@sonnynguyen7327 Жыл бұрын
Good job
@حمزهجواد-غ6ف3 жыл бұрын
Helpfull video good job man.
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad it helped
@حمزهجواد-غ6ف3 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe What I like is your humility. Lack of miserliness
@حمزهجواد-غ6ف3 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe I speak right.
@حمزهجواد-غ6ف3 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe Good luck for you.
@mauroarantes94072 жыл бұрын
WOOOW THAMNKS.I LOVE THE VIDIO.
@marwahouda48203 жыл бұрын
شكرا فيديو ممتاز
@ericksmelendez38213 жыл бұрын
Thank you awesome video...
@ronaldwexler85709 ай бұрын
Thanks helped a lot
@Mechaniclyfe9 ай бұрын
I’m glad 🙂
@sadcompa2 жыл бұрын
good video sir 👌
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sadcompa2 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe yeah man I subbed and everything, used this video to mix my pearl white Toyota
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Nice brother let me know how it turns out
@jamesrobertson744410 ай бұрын
Great video, quick question if I'm using water based base coat what do I need to mix the paint with???
@Mechaniclyfe10 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
@jamesrobertson744410 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
@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
@samkiarie59973 жыл бұрын
Well done bruh you did is so well🎊
@mackensonmassena89992 жыл бұрын
I love the video thank you so much for making it
@Mechaniclyfe2 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome
@abduljohn98952 жыл бұрын
Good 👍
@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.
@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
@JohnDoesGarage8 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?
@Mechaniclyfe6 ай бұрын
You can spray right away after proper mixing and stirring.
@jcsp58072 жыл бұрын
Was helpful 🤞
@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
@negkamionan47543 жыл бұрын
This is awesome 👍
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@OldSchoolNoe4 жыл бұрын
A must see for Auto Painting 101
@tonytwist91053 жыл бұрын
Thank you nice video and I did subscribe
@Mechaniclyfe3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing
@tonytwist91053 жыл бұрын
As a student in aerospace painting I just find a new teacher
@tonytwist91053 жыл бұрын
@@Mechaniclyfe nice Chanel bro
@stevenmchenry92766 ай бұрын
Great man
@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
@chathurangasa4 жыл бұрын
Was really helpful to me. Thank you.
@frankmumba-vq3cz11 ай бұрын
this video is helpful
@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
@GreenGrow-ck3pg Жыл 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.
@Mechaniclyfe Жыл 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
@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
@zemoney9547 ай бұрын
New Sub , Thanks for sharing ❤ How You go about getting most those ase?
@Mechaniclyfe6 ай бұрын
I’ve been in the industry for 18 years , form heavy trucks , cars, to body and paint . It just comes with time . And willingness to get certified
@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.