How to Paint Fiberglass side flares at the Big Van Small World workshop

painting and prepping side flares for my mercedes sprinter camper van at the Big Van Small World Workshop
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[@BigVanSmallWorld]

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[@richarddickson3211]

As retired boat builder of 35 years, i made stuff with GRP. It’s more likely that the side flare has a coating of mirror glaze mould release wax! And possibly a blue ish liquid called PVA, to stop the moulding sticking to the mold! Not silicone. Just saying. 😊 also plastic based scotch brite pads are good for creating a key for paint.

[@drewhodge3820]

​@@Albert_206 I agree with you mate. There could be all sorts of mould release on those side flares. Plus if you sand the panels without removing all the surface contaminants you literally spread the Wax/PVA/Silicon mould release agent's over the whole surface and into the scratches your using to key the surface with the sander. As they say in boat building "alcohol fixes everything" isopropyl or denatured alcohol of course. LOL 😊

[@videodomination]

Brilliant video! KZbin needed one as could not find one anywhere!

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Good job Mel 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@BuiltnotBoughtCampers]

Hi Mel, it was good to see you and meet you last year and have you at the International campervan show, I like that your big on your health and safety i was just going to mention you were using your mask as your were sanding but didn't start off using it when spraying, I am writing this while watching and you finally put your mask on lol. Loving your videos. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Stay safe.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hay Buddy was an absolute pleasure meeting you too thank you 🙏

[@Pugwash.]

Nice bit of rattle-can work there Mel. When I sprayed my bike I bought a trigger attachment for the cans that keeps the index finger away from the nozzle and make it easier to hold.

[@deenunya7735]

Mel to Stop the Blotching as its Called, Secure the Panel on the Long side of the Table so you got un interrupted travel across the full length of the Panel, instead of Reaching over and Creating Dry Patches, keeping your Wrist and Can / Gun square to the Panel , Your Wrist wasTwisting in Arc type Action ,get a uneven Coat ,Heavy inplaces as your Wrist turns , hence the Blotching

[@johnh16jfg]

Hi regarding the yellow handle on the transit I got one of ebay came of a tx4 black cab taxi. Hope this may help your viewer that asked about it. 👍

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Hey Mel! Well my goodness, you done a much better job of that than we did! Had you made this earlier I may have succeeded! 😂😂 Fantastic video as always! They look great! ❤

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏 if ever you need help or advice you got my number 👍🤓👍

[@mikebourke1185]

Well done Mel 👏 ✔ 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😁

[@vanandcountry]

Excellent Mel - I learned stuff!

[@angeladawn805]

A wealth of information and knowledge being shared here Mel. Excellent explanations as to how and why to do . Thanks for sharing 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

My pleasure! 👍☺️👍

[@SH-vb5ph]

You must have been absolutely delighted when matey fired up that machine next to your freshly primed panels… Those Upol cans are good, but in an open cold space like that and large flattish panels with metallic base no wonder it was a such a struggle. Honestly, a cheap DeVilbiss FLG would transform a job like this from a battle into a joy.

[@andykellers807]

Mel,great video. If your polisher has a variable speed slow it down a bit and I prefer a worn mop head. I'm a retired truck painter.

[@ronfast703]

Here’s a helpful hint. If you have a reciprocating saw, put a long blade into it and use a couple of hose clamps to hold the spray can and let the saw be your paint shaker. You are always entertaining to watch and I learn things. 👍

[@lesliecloughley7058]

Bloody lot of work it’s not a Lamborghini, you’re putting it on Mel 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adamshayes]

great video Mel 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad you enjoyed

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Nice one Mel 👍 great to see how much progress John is making 👏👍 ... ❤👵🐾🐾🐾🤠

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

That "red and yellow s**t" throw away line proper made me laugh when you were cooking on the induction hob , Mel. Probably the nearest Big van small world has ever got to X rated🤣🤣 Thats some brilliant painting on the side pods too. I might post my rear tailgate spoiler down to you to paint for me.....just kidding😉 In fact, I was going to get it professionally painted after I buy it but you have inspired me to have a go myself.....and save myself some money as I was quoted 160 to paint one. I can get a few cans of paint and laquer mixed for a quarter of that. Thanks for another great video. I do love your normal and waffle channels which I love commenting on regularly and also Rebecca's channel. Bessy regs- Kenny

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you Kenny

[@PK_Blinder]

I remember when we used to have students at our race team. I told one of them that the paint is only mixed properly when you can't hear the ball rattle anymore.... 🙄😉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hahah that’s so cruel

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Tip I found works well - put the spray can in hot water ( not too hot ) for 10 minutes - makes a huge difference to performance, and gets the most paint out of the can.

[@marctT4887]

And also causes the paint to go off quicker which leaves you with orange peel

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

@@marctT4887 Not necessarily - paint finish is determined principally by the ability of the person spraying it. A marginal increase in the paint temperature compensates for the generally low ambient temperature in the U.K. , resulting in higher paint viscosity and impaired atomisation.

[@colinabrehart5592]

Hi Mel. Just watched your video and your lunch sounded great so I thought I'd have some too. I found some salmon but couldn't find the other ingredients. I searched my local supermarket for ages but couldn't find any "red green and yellow shit" 🤣🤣. Sorry couldn't resist 😁. Keep up the great video's mate.🙂👍

[@denisecafferky2248]

You put alot of work into those flares. They're looking great 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@adammills52]

Thanks Mel another great video

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re welcome 😊

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Great video. Think you’ve done a grand job with the paint layers 🎉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks so much my love 😍

[@philcorp1213]

Brill this week Mel. Length of video perfect. 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Muttey2024]

Been Enjoying your channel mate - Subscribed! 👍

[@stephenpoessl5464]

When I do any spray work I always warm the parts up with an old hair dryer and then I have less risk of over heating what I want to spray. Looks a good job Mel and to think you will be able to stretch out more.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Great tip!

[@grahamsfarmportugal2022]

I though he said, your 80 you git 😂😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oi 👍😂🤣😂👍

[@leelangdon3874]

Look at mobility handles, you’ll find one for the van

[@joline2730]

Yep, most bathroom shops also sell them - might not be yellow though 😁

[@AdamSNook.]

do you own the whole building mel looks like a great place to work

[@torywatson8663]

Whoop, gonna be a good one again, hi ya Mel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@leighmarshman3522]

It’s probably mould release agents not silicone Mel another good video sir can’t wait to see them fitted👍👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Could be

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

link to the flare kit used in this video ebay.us/L3RvXY Everything i use in my camper van you will find here in my Amazon Store www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld

[@stevehlife4933]

#WAFFLE ON A WENDSDAY hi mel what is the best way of attaching frame work / lockers to the body of a van cheers steve great content keep up the good work

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

Them flares look like bath panels🤔

[@DUB-sential]

Lol

[@theadventuresoflario]

Cracking job there Mel, I'm looking to paint my van when it gets abit warmer..sadly the blue is fading badly, tried to machine polish it, but I don't think there's much of a clear coat as the pad turns blue...🤦🏻‍♂️

[@petemoring67]

Hey Mel, have you ever used an old Fridge Compressor to spray your motors? .... cost you nothing but delivers more than enough pressure to make a really nice finish ..............

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Not yet!

[@anothercampervanchannel]

Oh my toilet is like that, although I have a proper toilet seat. Using sawdust disguises the smell of the poo 😁👍

[@patrickjobling8676]

Maaate ..when ya halfway threw ya spray can stop .. pull the nozel orrrff chuck it in a cap of turps .. cut orff a valve of an ol tyer .. push that hard on ya spray tin hook up ya compressor and bobs ya uncle or aunt ..(hard to say these deeys some muvvers avvem ) chuck ya nozzle back on ..plenty free air ..😍😎🤣😂😁pip pips

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

You should have leant the flares length ways on the table instead of awkwardly pissing about leaning over whilst spraying 🤔

[@anthonyellis1409]

Bag it and bin it

[@davidbarber9892]

What bottle are you using for the urine separator Mel

[@hsissenfeddal3394]

Hi mel, I clicking on the link you have provided on comment section but the seller has only the driver side and i wanted to buy both side do you know anywhere i can buy it ideally wanted that small window aswell Thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Contact the seller and ask them to list both sides on eBay they do make them

[@Klunge]

It's not really a composting toilet because it's not in there long enough to compost. More a shopping bag full of $#!t 😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hahah yeah that’s about right 😂👍

[@neilmiles9211]

Don't even bother with all that Mel, bucket with a bag liner, cheap as poss supermarket own cat litter inthe bottom, bin it all together and the litter stops it stinking

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Nice 😊

[@trevorphillips7793]

No mask come on Mell keep it SAFE?

[@DUB-sential]

Ever noticed all them lines in the sky? He's in a pretty big open area and tbf the mask is not on as he's trying to talk to the camera.

[@RoaminRob]

I'm still not sure when a woman uses the toilet it will all go in the right direction 😂😂 #waffleonawednesday how did it with our??

[@marctT4887]

To finish with machine polish without scratches needs to be atleast 2000- 2500 grit good luck trying to polish scratches out

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

This is how I built mine the same way I just do it in the bag not compost it. Great vlog your extremely great bud with everything you do and the paint work looks amazing. I still need to do those rust patches but I’m not sure what to do. 😢 Have amazing weekend with Becks 🚐😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks, you too! 👍

[@joline2730]

whipper: Greg Virgoe's Ducato No 4 out today sunday 16/4 is all about doing rust spots - a good watch

[@yvonnemerchant3916]

Have messaged you on Instagram 🙂

[@marctT4887]

Why 400 grit it’s only fibreglass by far easier just hitting it with 800 on the DA and hit it straight with primer a lot less hassle