HOW TO PAINT YOUR CAR "CHEAP", Using Epoxy Primer - Part 1

[@diyautoschool]

We want to take a moment to say a small prayer for Jim Ellis (Owner of Ellis Color Supply for close to 50 years)! Jim passed away January 2018 of pneumonia complication and he will be missed by many! God Bless Jim Ellis and R.I.P.!

[@king0cans]

D.I.Y. AUTO SCHOOL oh man that sucks. Prayers sent.

[@S55OAMG]

Rest in paradise 🙏🏻

[@snoopu2601]

D.I.Y. AUTO SCHOOL thank you for the valuable information how to tent opoxy primer,

[@snoopu2601]

D.I.Y. AUTO SCHOOL oh Mon had to read more most definitely a prayer go's out to a Mon that help people out for years

[@scarface4913]

D.I.Y. AUTO SCHOOL wow Pete you shocked the guy with the dog shit man..... Lol

[@dybo79]

This is one of my favorite videos so far! You taught us how to paint a car cheaper, promoted everyone's business, the gift and tribute to Jim. You're videos are really helping me figure out what direction I want to take with this 67 beetle. I've learned so much thanks to my friend Pete.

[@jamescon55]

Thank you,thank you Pete for shining light on the whole "tinting epoxy sealer method!" Ironically,I too have a 66 El Camino/Chevelle I am going back "Mist Blue", ya know the lighter blue to the infamous "Marina Blue". Took me almost 6 coats of base to cover gray epoxy sealer 1st time shooting some inner cab stuff ect. Would't cover for crap. Went back and had the store tint it light blue by some older guy.Then, it covered waaay better in 2 to 3 coats. Went back for more tinted sealer and the owner and I went round and round about how "THEY" couldn't do that (tint the sealer)and tried selling me some hot rod brand already mixed color sealer for about $170.00 a quart! And just like the paint jobbers in your video.You tell them what your're doing,and they're like ??? "Ain't done that before....EVER." I guess we're the only ones then! LOL Sad to hear about old school Jim. Prayers for the family for sure.

[@cpkunlimited8558]

Been tinting primer with base coat 4 years.. keep up the hard work pete

[@southjerseysound7340]

I learned this back in the late 90's when I was working at a shop part time in school.

[@dannytheplumber7394]

The passing of your friend Jim is tragic and sad , but I think you giving him that nice gift was just in time and very nice.!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Great paint supply store and staff..thanks for sharing. In my view Omni is good for fleet use. 1988 Grumman Kurbster front bumper silver mica base/clear...painted in 2015. No issues in a four season climate. Rest of stepvan stripped to bare aluminum, sanded with scotch bright pads and polished with rouge bars to mirror finish. More ongoing upkeep on the polished body than the bumper will ever need. Condolences on the passing of your friend. Long life and health to you and yours Pete.

[@lancekelley1632]

Having worked for Pete at swrc, she Pete never said that he knew Jim Ellis. Jim Ellis sold me my first gallon of lacquer paint for $16. Then I ended up working for a motorcycle company called Traditions out of Arlington Texas. There were four brothers, 1 sold motorcycles, one was a carpenter I think his name was Jesus, one repaired shoes, and the other one was named Alfonzo? No disrepairect ! Great family What do you call a "Belt with clocks on it" ? ...... A WASTE OF TIME !!... Jessie do you talk 2 Kirk Sharp? LanceKelley Maui,Hi

[@asmrgamer3266]

What an awkward moment at the paint shop.

[@GoodBariusOfTheNorth]

Yes human interaction is awkward. Because I want to learn how to be awkward. That's why I found this content and took time to write stupid words.

[@flaron352]

Gonna look for the chevelle pant job video to see how you used the hardener and how job turned out

[@ImTheDaveman]

Sad to lose friends and family and friends who are like family. Belated condolences to Jim's family and his friends. I lost my dad in 2015, he was my family and my friend and my friend who was like family. A winning combination. Thanx for this mega awesome advice., you certainly know your stuff! Very valuable information.

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

SPI epoxy primer. Something to think about and even test. It's very sandable and smooth as a baby's ass. No gumming after 72 hours. Great sealer and excellent DTM epoxy.

[@hammerhead6537]

To the Jim Ellis family. May the memories bring you strength, comfort and peace.

[@cpkunlimited8558]

I do gotta say.. you have energy.. and you know what your doing.. congrats. And keep it up

[@greddmyles3677]

Right some have it on the label as epoxy primer/sealer. I think they just say primer cause it's used to cover metal and mud and what not and can be top coated.

[@luzgonzalez2838]

My deepest condolences to for the Ellis family

[@greddmyles3677]

Epoxy isn't sandable until after 3 days. Now I don't know if all epoxy is different or not, but the epoxy primers I delt with, the epoxy is ready to top coat for up to 3 days, if you want till after the third day you'll have to sand it

[@Chevroletman5]

Thanks for sharing Pete. I learn something new every time I watch your videos and I appreciate your lessons my friend. Thank again and God Bless.

[@kenjones2819]

where i shop customers don.t go behind counter and the tonner cost more than epoxy.

[@gtbarnes11]

TRUE!!!

[@filibertobarrera3839]

great vid.Why people use basecoat clear coat on every job especially daily drivers is beyond me.Especially solid colors,like red,white, black all solid colors polyurethane is a great product and used for decades on show cars.Yiu get a run on a solid color you can sand and buff.Thats why it was called color sanding defects.

[@taylorh3930]

Filiberto Barrera Because the clear coat adds depth to the paint makes it look nicer.

[@heavymechanic2]

I use polyurethane enamel because it holds up well on a daily driver. The car lot I bought my Tahoe from re-painted it black with a urethane enamel. I went and polished out some of the defects and it really looks sharp! My little car was painted white with single stage in 2010 and has not peeled and never seen any wax. Most base/clear will peel after 6-8 years in the sun because it breaks down and is twice the cost.

[@filibertobarrera3839]

+Tyler Tyler Most painters use the 100 dollar clear which depth is the same as single stage.Quessing if you want a shiny paint with alot of depth in the paint you need the 300 dollar a gallon clear.

[@filibertobarrera3839]

+Filiberto Barrera But yeah daily drivers is what we are talking about,metallics single stage are tricky you get a run in it and that's it you can wet sand it but you will scratch all the metallic and ruin the paint.But daily drivers something that looks great,but not a show car or truck single stage is good.Show cars that go for thousands have tons of Bondo and many have single stage and you wouldn't know it was single stage.But yea you want depth At least One medium and 2 full wet coats will look like a marble.

[@jimclarke1108]

Hi pete, here in australia we have 2K epoxy primer (dulux auto speed ) that can be sanded and colour over the top of it, i dont know if you have it there in the U.S

[@snakeplisskenrecords]

Same in EU, BODY 989 - 2k epoxy, it even has to be sanded before painting...

[@loscarnm]

Sorry to hear about Jim, seemed like a nice guy. This has been another excellent video, really appreciate your posting it.

[@makis2105]

The best antirust primer is the red led primer (orange). For me it works flawlessly especialy in bare metal. After that I spray a common cheap grey zinc primer, I sand it, I water sand it and then I apply the first coat. I hate Epoxy primer as hell.

[@timothycorcoran6903]

So I apply the epoxy primer (sealer) to the bare metal or fully sanded body/body panels. Now I apply the body filler on top of the sealer and as I sand the body filler smooth I can't help but sand away some of the epoxy primer (sealer) which you say is not sandable. Now I have the body filler sanded smooth but I have some bare metal exposed. Can you explain this process of what to do? Do I re apply the sealer over the area where the bare metal and body filler has been applied?

[@switchedjackson3538]

Hi! Very nice video. What kind of paint was added in to epoxy primer? I like like epoxy lay on car body and have idea paint my car epoxy, but color of epoxy sealer i don't like.

[@IntegraDIY]

Hey pete, why is it that a lot of black paint is actually a dark brown color.. and not actually a black black... is it the color of the primer used? Or just cheap paint?

[@IntegraDIY]

Can you please answer my question man would mean a lot, what’s the deal with black base coat looking dark brown in the sunlight? I remember you mentioned this in the past but I don’t remember what video

[@youandme2666]

Sorry for your friends passing. I thought sealer primer was for foundation work that regular primer was applied over. Can you paint directly over sealer primer?

[@mr.preston743]

Could you use the epoxy sealer only to make a great working surface to apply a vinyl wrap on top of instead of a completed paint surface? I can’t afford a get paint job and vinyl is my best solution.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Pete. Another great video. Can't wait to see part two. Going there now. Thanks for teaching.

[@michaelnewbury7869]

Thank you for all your videos! I always learn something! Sorry for the loss of your friend. Keep em coming!

[@randabuffer6562]

I know Pete said you can’t sand it but can you color sand the final paint job to get rid of orange peel?

[@king0cans]

This is what I wanted to do to my Chevelle and every paint store said I couldn't tint primer or sealer. Bastards!

[@snoopy5736]

king0cans I usually try to do my own research cause it's hard to trust their opinion

[@wazheamadman6086]

Hi Pete . Am looking to paint my car that I am restoring. We aren’t allowed to use two pak paints at home in Australia. What’s your take on using a 1k product ?

[@venvnco6259]

How do you save money when you add 1/2 gallon of paint.

[@WaynesGarage]

Hi there Pete great video's i'm just wondering I'm in Australia but what i'm wondering is the epoxy primer as a sealer dose it come the rust abay so as i'm doing the body work i don't want to have it all completely in bear metal and i don't want to have a sand able primer on the car as it can start to get surface rust though the primer. So what the best way to get around this thanks mate Wayne

[@Wrenchlife604]

cant wait to see part 2. might try tinted epoxy primer on my project

[@awebadvantage]

Omg you were grilling the guy in the shop…. He looked so nervous 🤣🤣🤣

[@edgarg4671]

thanks man. now I know what to buy at my local paint store

[@customcruiserroy]

30 or so years ago, I used primer tinted at the paint shop for my 58 Caddy. Was sealed for years. LOL!

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

Hey Pete that's a great idea I'm in the same situation I need one for a 67 Firebird dark green how much paint should that take

[@diyautoschool]

Get some gray epoxy primer and tell them you want a quart and a half of the DARKEST GREEN TINT they got, then go from there till it looks to the color you want.. You may have to add some black in with it... Only use TONER ONLY --- NOT SPRAYABLE PAINT!

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

D.I.Y. AUTO SCHOOL thanks Pete love your KZbin channel you tell it like it is

[@b.c6015]

11:39 first time my friend pete bit his tung. And didn't say what he was thinking..

[@sansui1968]

gumming up sound similar to oil based enamel aka tractor paint rustolume

[@jackmioff000]

I have a very very low budget and a 99 dodge ram 5.9 magnum beater truck that I plan on turning into my welding rig, the guy before me sprayed some stupid cheap thicc ugly sticky black paint over clear coated red and it's a complete pain in the ass to sand even with paint stripping wheels and a grinder, can I use that epoxy stuff after body work? It doesn't have to look show car quality, I just want my truck to stop getting taken to the scrap yard instead of the impound lot when it breaks down in the middle of nowhere

[@nelsonramos2218]

R.I.P. Jim Ellis

[@ritcheymiller4655]

U can paint over epoxy. Wet sand epoxy and base coat .

[@justinarndt5993]

You can tint urethane sealer with base coat

[@ghostnotebeats]

hey pete do that epoxy primer come in white? or is it just in grey?

[@mitmaks]

Pete Im gonna have to say that you can sand epoxy primer. At least with SPI epoxy that Ive used you can sand it. Try it out and see how you like it, maybe you;ll love this primer

[@TheRooster1122]

That’s pretty sad to hear about your friend Jim Ellis ... Special place in Heaven for him I’m sure! Take er’ easy My Friend Pete..

[@danielschwarz3066]

Hey pete what do you think of 2k primer an 2k clear in a rattle can, just need to paint small area

[@67rocket425]

Hey Pete great video! I got a quick question for you, so when the vehicle is ready for a real paint job will you have to strip all that epoxy off and start over? Or sand even though it gums up? Will waiting a few years make the epoxy easier to sand?

[@snoopy5736]

Thanks pete, i always get confused on the epoxy primer and 2k differences.

[@ziggassedup]

We know we're getting older Pete when all our old mates leave us..RIP Jim.

[@MrBluntash]

My friend Pete your a riot bud ..thanks for your wisdom

[@sharebear1129]

R.I.P. Jim. He seemed very nice. Now I see y'all are using Shopline. But..can you use Any Epoxy Primer ? Best video yet.

[@diyautoschool]

You can use epoxy primer that is high quality.. Be very careful using just any epoxy.. just like anything else -- you get what you pay for --- and some brands are better then others!

[@2ndbar]

Can you paint over sealer after several years of curing?

[@wolfcommander6009]

Gustapo love his friend Pete

[@AbC-hh8vg]

Can you add clear to the mix too

[@1313panther1]

Pete what's the name of the song at the start of your video

[@SOLDOZER]

Wasting tons of this this shop's expensive toner on tinting his garbage epoxy primer. There's a reason that Shop Line says "CAN NOT BE TINTED".

[@gijo5088]

My friend Pete, i am surprised they didn't put that gallon on the weight scale and charge for the tint added. guess they will learn :) lol

[@geoffreyrawlings9736]

What about epoxy primer surfacer which you can sand.?

[@toxinism]

Pete schooling the paint shop haha

[@Romanm1957]

Great information on tinting Epoxy primer. RIP Jim Ellis

[@newriver8940]

Is Shop line plus the same as Omini plus?

[@20somthingrealestate]

Gus-STAV-o. The Gestapo is a whole 'nother story

[@realistmw]

Why tint primer?

[@GarryFullerSr]

Can't beat Old School.

[@cpkunlimited8558]

I love omni omni plus on overalls. Great coverage. Alot bad info.. the omni plus of today is not what I used to be. Its legit

[@frankperez8879]

Pete good info thanks looking forward part 2

[@huck01955]

Thanks for the great tips Pete

[@williamdilling1080]

Epoxy primer should be tinted after it activated.

[@nandoGdog]

Gestapo? My friend Pete totally butchered the guy's name.

[@pkuudsk9927]

You missed the joke ,he has been a customer for 27 years and the guy was not going to let him in the back to mix the product . Probably told him you can't do that gave him the run around,then the owner showed up and all was good. Hence the Gastapo name like the germans soldiers during ww2 who questioned everyone.

[@SOLDOZER]

@@pkuudsk9927 You moron. His name is Gustavo. He just calls him Gastapo.

[@4sondaprice]

RIP JIM... Sorry to hear that Pete

[@snoopu2601]

That was fun and got to learn from it.

[@gtbarnes11]

HE PUT AROUND $100 OF RAW TONER IN THAT...THOSE MIX COLORS ARE "EXPENSIVE"!!!!! IM SURE "JIM" KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT THAT NEAR 1QT OF TONER COST!!!!!

[@samuelfrodge4988]

Yeah you can put epoxy over filler

[@meikasroom851]

One of the ads on this video looked like Mr Rodgers lmao

[@diamoniquesmith9301]

Lol leave them people alone Pete lol

[@abdulgafoorck1560]

Sir i am from india i am a paint mixer can i get a job here.... pls replay

[@chidrole]

I watched the whole video and it was great

[@jeffery3551971]

R.I.P. Mr Ellis.

[@smileyrod11]

do they sell ppg paint pete

[@cp111777]

Pete said ‘chintzy” …nice!

[@grizzlybear702]

Pete censored himself after the filming... I'm not even mad... get your ad revenue bud👌👍

[@autoemporium1]

How do people work in such clutter and mess? Does my head in just seeing it...

[@Procrastinatorgarage]

Sweet tip. R.I.P. Jim

[@raym3036]

Prayers to Jim's family.

[@hannahcarmen7236]

pet your something elese in a good way enjoyed this show. R.I.P Jim

[@YouTubeJunkie2023]

Is this guy a rude hic? I’m new here and am just wondering.

[@Steveorino123]

Joe Malone - no, he's like this to everyone. Too many paint fumes for too many years, or not taking his meds? Lol! You'll come to understand "our friend Pete" if you watch him for a while. He's taken over the back of the shop at this paint store for this video. That's My Friend Pete in Action!

[@DurocShark]

I could totally smell that dude's brakes.

[@Buckswoodshop]

Good stuff. RIP Jim

[@Fritsvrolijk]

Thanks Pete

[@BoldCreator]

Okey, we understand. You can't sand it!!!!!

[@bobbofly]

So - basically, a "suede."

[@bobgwinn5091]

great video on paint dealer

[@MrRon6977]

Ok my psychic ability's (Not Psychotic) must be kickin in. Didn't i see this episode before a while back? Anyway its still a good video Pete.

[@diyautoschool]

NO-- This is a new video... I might have made a video on epoxy primer before but not on this subject.. Thanks for watching!

[@MrRon6977]

Oh man i gotta change my meds. R.I.P Jim

[@joelbarajas2780]

Back in 2011 he did talk about tinting epoxy but, that was just to make it easier save some money. That was on the yellow classic car.

[@MrRon6977]

Ahhh that must have been it. Thanks

[@kayeninetwo3585]

"Not all kids are being raised as idiots. CongraDulations...."

[@nel6211]

RIP JIM.

[@davejohnson4472]

Wrong....you can sand it... so you know more in Eastwood paint ?you just saod you cant sand it and now your saying you can..you dont know what you r talking about

[@1Buckluck]

So.....i can sand epoxy primer!!!!!🙃🤘🤣