How to Prep and Paint Automotive Door Jambs

Focuses on how to prep and paint automotive door jambs. Handy tips and tricks are demonstrated.
/ @lakesideautobody

[@jimwildasin4464]

Love what you do and please keep the videos coming.I'm not a do it yourselfer, "YET", but i enjoy your videos and hope to start as the weather gets nicer. You answer a lot of questions I have and wondered exactly how its done, without paying top dollar for tools and supplies, being the fact that my truck will never be a show piece worth a lot, but it will be something I drive and can be proud of the fact that I tackled the job. Thanks again and keep 'em coming.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you very much and I'm glad they help. I'll keep posting for sure - Jerry

[@kevinbryant6459]

Wow, what a great channel bud! So many tips , tricks, and pointers! I consider my self a pretty decent backyard body guy from my years of doing all my stuff, but i just love your channel and knowledge from your expertise ,and your care in taking time to reply back to viewer questions as well, thanks and i look forward to watching many more frome you! Rite on👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks a lot - I really appreciate your comment. I'm glad you enjoy the videos and feel free to ask any ?s - simple or not. By the way, I clicked on your name 'cause you seem like a good guy and noticed you are a drummer. I write and play all the riffs at the beginning of these videos - love metal - FFDP, Disturbed, Ozzy, Breaking B., Etc - Jerry

[@geoffreyrawlings9736]

This is my favourite channel. 😁

[@hddm3]

Just another great tip from the best! Thank you!

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that - thanks for watching. Happy Superbowl:)

[@41plymouthnut87]

Great video as usual. Thank you for the tips.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - Happy Superbowl:)

[@CHASINGMUSCLECARS]

Great video. More great tips Thanks.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - glad you liked it.

[@rivermetal]

Thanks for the video! Keep them coming 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

I will - I plan on some heavy collision and frame pulling videos soon - glad you enjoy them. If you have any thoughts or suggestions let me know.

[@jasonprice3335]

A touch up gun with a .02 tip works great

[@Grant7]

Good video...

[@webmastersof]

Great Job as usual my friend!!!! I always love shooting white because its a lot easier to paint and a lot more forgiving ;-)

[@LakesideAutobody]

Absolutely - you can hide an elephant in white :)

[@anthonygrau2506]

Great work

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - have a great week end :)

[@estpaul3132]

What's a good way to fix rust spots with pits but metal is still intact and poking with screwdriver still feels solid.

[@InverJaze]

Super interesting tutorial. Would have liked to see a wide angle shot to see the masking point at the rear.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Great information Jerry 👍🏾 nice work

[@LakesideAutobody]

Hey UPK - nice to hear from you - Happy Superbowl :)

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Thanks Jerry hope you enjoy it as well

[@husky1232]

Thank for this video

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - have a good week

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

That was a very helpful video. Could you do a video in the future, about breathing protection? I hear a lot of confusing information about the dangers of spraying urethane. Thanks again👍Tony B

[@LakesideAutobody]

Absolutely - thanks for the suggestion. Happy Superbowl:)

[@moparnut6286]

Really love the videos..... Have you ever done a color change and how to tips on doing it, video? Dealing with door jambs,trunks etc.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - this charger used to be beige. It's quite a bit of work but worth it like in this case. Had to do the engine compartment too - removing grease etc. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKCWaJeOYpKqZqs

[@Okie-Tom]

Do you usually use single stage urethane for all the jams and then possibly use base/clear for the exterior?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yep - sometimes you can even get away with using spray bomb if its black or white and it's just a daily driver. Other times it's cheaper to just go with the BC/CC you bought for the car so you don't have to buy the single stage. Happy Super Bowl!

[@hammerhead6537]

Thank you for another great video. If possible could you do a video on taping and prepping where weather stripping and seals meet the roof of a car. Some weather stripping can be easily removed and some like the windshield seals are tight against the body. I am getting ready to do a roof on a Chevy HHR, my little project car this spring and the windshield and some of the door weather stripping/seals are tight to the metal. Would it be okay to put something small in diameter to raise the seal so the paint could mist in behind the seal? I am open to any and all help from anyone that may have advice. Semper Fi, USMC.

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Also the brand's to use or not use.

[@wendellrountree4899]

They have a tape out that you can slide up under the seal and it pulls back onto the seal and kinda pulls the seal up where the paint will go up under it..

[@hammerhead6537]

@@wendellrountree4899 Thank you Wendell. I will definitely get some.

[@BearBudgetTurbine]

Started using my accuspray for door jambs. Very low overspray and a lot of control of the material. This is the one area the gun really shines. Controlled spraying. The other function is spraying primers. I always have 1.8 & 2.0 nozzles ready to go. The Performance gun you have is a much better gun for painting panels or an entire car. But this cheaper Accuspray sees regular use for the jobs it's best suited for.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good to know BBG. I might have to try one out. Does it clean up easy too? Thanks for the tips my friend ✌

[@BearBudgetTurbine]

@@LakesideAutobody Clean-up is a breeze. Same procedure as the 3m performance. I use the aerosol gun cleaner. I will be shooting epoxy sealer with it tomorrow.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@BearBudgetTurbine Thanks for getting back to me with that - good luck on your sealer project - have a great weekend :)

[@itsyaboyr.b.5895]

I just watched your video about mixing ratios and was wondering about door jams so i searched and this comes up. Im working on starting a paint shop. I bought a 21 gallon air compressor, 2 $10 spray guns and diablo 50ft hose. I painted my tahoe about a month ago with a electric gun and paint came out good up front. From doors on back, i had runs and splatters. In the process now on getting my building together. I had no heat or lighting which played a big part. Im do that before i attempt to paint my car again. Keep teaching!!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

I wish you success in opening your shop. Painting cars works a lot better with air for sure - make sure you drain the tank too before painting to reduce the chance of water. They do make a cheap in line filter too www.harborfreight.com/disposable-inline-moisture-filter-68224.html?cid=paid_google|||68224&mkwid=s|pcrid|385361199048|pkw||pmt||pdv|c|slid||product|68224|&pgrid=76904761605&ptaid=aud-453354162445:pla-833406503441&pcid=6550213833&intent=&gclid=CjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTugeLlYok3L4IKoXrd1WGwxpFuUeuxUMLU6Ad2nwBYbC_bYI2ZHbOaBoCdh4QAvD_BwE

[@mickholgate3347]

When using single stage for jambs, do you need to use a blending thinner to dissolve it into the original paint? if not, how do you do it please mate?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good question! If you're doing a show car, I would scuff the whole jamb and blend your paint - then clear the whole jamb. If you're doing a daily driver, scuff with the grey (I just use red) - blend into the scuffed area and finish with very thin or reduced final coat. With lacquer paint you could do what you suggest but today's paints need to be scuffed or sanded before paint will stick. Personally, I've never used blending solvent but they do make it and I believe you can even get it in a spay bomb can. I'll have to look into that and possibly make a video on that topic. Thanks for the good ?

[@mickholgate3347]

@@LakesideAutobody no worries mate. I've used both aerosol and a professional one and don't see any real difference between them. It does soften the soft edge (if masked that way) of the clear, but have never seen it used with single stage paint. I'd imagine you still can.

[@morganbrantley9058]

So what do you do with the overspray that you get while painting jams before u paint entire car ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

The jambs are sprayed first. The whole car has to be DA sanded or wet sanded before painting so that is when you would take care of the over spray. The jambs will be taped off before spraying (there will be a tape line inside the door jamb - but no noticeable. Hope I answered your ?

[@morganbrantley9058]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks for taking the time to answer, does overspray sand off easily without to rough of grit ?

[@Dylan-gz4vp]

I'm priming my truck and this is very helpful!! Also could I use a harbor freight paint sprayer?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Absolutely - check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqirdYCZebyJsLM

[@Dylan-gz4vp]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks!!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@Dylan-gz4vp You're welcome :)

[@iceduplani]

Quick question can you paint a entire car like this or should I remove the doors?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Are you trying to do the door jambs at the same time as the whole car?

[@iceduplani]

@@LakesideAutobody no

[@ethanduncan1706]

How did you prep the door hinge area?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Wipe with wax and grease remover, scuff and paint. It's won't be perfect but pretty close unless you disassemble the area and put it back together after painting :)

[@VictorHernandez-vl3oo]

Do recommend single stage or base coat / clear coat for door jambs?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sorry for the late reply. It depend on what paint I get for the vehicle. If it's BC/CC I use that. If its single stage I go with that. I notice that some factory trunks are sprayed with plain BC - no clear. Door jams have to be shiny though. Jerry

[@VictorHernandez-vl3oo]

@@LakesideAutobody Jerry - Thank you for your reply. really like your videos.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@VictorHernandez-vl3oo Thanks Victor - my dad's name was Victor - glad you like the videos :)

[@VictorHernandez-vl3oo]

@@LakesideAutobody Good strong name. My dad was Victor too. He named me after himself and I gave my son the name Victor too. Not after me, but for my dad.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@VictorHernandez-vl3oo He's Victor Hernandez III - that's even stronger! :)

[@davidroberson1962]

You didn't cover the tires or the inserts in the door?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can do that too if you want. You sound like my dad :)

[@danielleach2307]

How long do you wait in between coats

[@LakesideAutobody]

This was single stage automotive paint and @ 70 degrees with hardener I usually wait about 15 minutes between coats. For rustoleum and other oil based paints 1/2 hour or more.

[@danielleach2307]

Cool thanks for letting me know 👍

[@PeteR-or5kj]

Are you using enamel or base/clear?

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's single stage urethane from TCP Global - Restoration Shop :)

[@markanthony3275]

If you don't degrease before you sand...presto! More fisheyes than Jacques Cousteau has seen in a lifetime!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good idea to degrease with wax and grease remover or something similar. Good point :)

[@Aaronferguson31]

Compressor needs a hush closet

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - it sounds louder on camera than it actually is. Got to get a new real quiet one one day though.

[@dannycalin60]

As an professional painter im getting headache after watching

[@LakesideAutobody]

Put your mask on - shouldn't be breathing the fumes 😊