How to remove a run with putty

How to remove a run with putty first experience
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[@Jim-fe2xz]

I'm just a hobbyist and only done a half dozen cars. I've used this method but saw a guy use a sharpie (on lighter colors). It's like a guide coat from the start & I found it much easier to control how much of the surrounding area gets sanded. Since I only worked on my own cars (so kept them for several years) I found that the life of the clear was sometimes shortened because it was thinner than the suggested build after fixing some of the runs. Yours sure did come out nice! Thanks for sharing the tip!

[@satamanschmidt3428]

The beauty of this system Gabe is twofold. The putty provides you with a built in guidecoat. As long as there still is putty you just keep sanding. Secondly the ramps the putty puts on both sides of the run prevent you from undercutting the sag. Remember the clear that formed the run came from somewhere. That somewhere is right above the run where the clear is actually thinner than it should be. I've used this system for years and it works better than any other method that I know of.

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

So awesome!!😍

[@satamanschmidt3428]

I don't know the Gunman but I have offered suggestions to him from time to time. I like him as a craftsman and as a man.

[@mitchellferre1652]

SATAMAN Schmidt Wow I am going to try this next time I screw up. It's too easy to burn through the clear trying to fix a run.

[@hanabraun6012]

I’ve found that using kombi putty works better than metal glaze. It doesn’t heat up as it dries which tends to etch fresh clear. Also it wet sands easier.

[@sascandave]

I learned this from the gunman as well ...actually was his first video I watched ....still use this method

[@romeyrome3219]

Now this is what you call a video step-by-step showed how to do what you need to get rid of runs You explain on how long to let the car sit before you even attempt to remove them awesome video really needed to see this.....good work

[@vegasheat71]

I like that method I learned it originally on the Sherwin Williams channel. It's a smart way to sand down a high run without sanding through the thinner parts of the coats. Also I dont remember you saying that you used a spot puddy in order to sand that out. It doesn't work as well with regular bondo. If you need the proper instructions look up Shewin Williams clear coat run removal. Good job guys you just proved you dont always have to reshoot a part because of a huge run...

[@mrmuskey5202]

This process works for sure. One issue is that if you follow this process you will have a serious flat section after its polished, You would use the same method if you planed to sand the entire fender down to re-clear. in most cases its difficult to block out a run perfectly, this is the best method if your only polishing or re-clearing.

[@splash5974]

This is the method i use most! Always works like a charm, by not letting you dig into the area surrounding the run. Never had it fail me yet!

[@splash5974]

Also To save some time, instead of waiting a few days to sand the run, open the top of the run up the first day. Dont go crazy on it, just cut into the top of the run and it will help allow the solvents out a bit quicker...Then you can attack it the next day without fear of it rolling on you! Try it next time, and let me know if it saves you some time. Cheers

[@MrAdzCM]

Hi, do you add hardener to the fine filler, or without?

[@marshallpulham]

I like using guide coat when removing runs especially on certain colors it’s so hard to tell if it’s blocking out

[@Nperez1986]

I tried this and it worked...sure I had a tired arm, but I learned that I rather have small "acute" runs" than resanding a whole panel :P

[@dirkwichmann2225]

Nice tric gabe 😉 and verry good work ! If you use the mirka sharkblade you arr muche faster ... But everithing will be tested 😁

[@bstevermer9293]

That’s a good run!! I like it👍

[@npjsog1732]

🤙🏾nice!time you have your own shop!!!

[@RobsonGrills]

I hope I never need this trick, but I'm happy to know it's an option! 👍 Keep it up man!

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Hahaha your welcome!!🔥

[@madisonmarlow8848]

Loved this video! Thanks Gabe!

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Your welcome !

[@juanmata2433]

I’ve always wanted to try this method but always have been too afraid! Awesome video

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Hope it helps ! Haha

[@martymarr5816]

Thank you great video!!! I’m new at using PPG paint watching your videos are awesome thank you so much for taking the time to explain all your work ! God bless

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

That's awesome glad I can help!!!!

[@migorio2390]

Hey Gabe glad to see your not just showing all the jobs that come out good and actually showing jobs that get the best of us at times, Its always the ones that we think will be easy that bite us!!

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Always brother !!

[@fortheloveofpaint8267]

Nice work. It's such a relief when you don't have to 'repaint and you take something that looks like a complete disaster and turn it into something positive. Awesome.

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

It was definitely a relieve !!!! 😍😍😍

[@sd-zj2dq]

nice work man, also you can use Razor to knock down that run

[@abilemueldones141]

Buena idea! La pondré en practica! Gracias!

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

😍😍😍😀

[@HuizachiiCity1]

Yo también tenía miedo usar este tipo de procedimiento pero gracias ati y tu detallado mensaje lo intentare ! Gracias ! Saludos De aquí de Pennsylvania !

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Gracias!!!!!

[@cosmeticcarrepair]

Nicely done gentleman 👍

[@franciscomunoz3333]

I thought he was gunna do it I thought he was gunna do it lol that's similar to what I say when nobody wants to take the blame (preps) nice vid bro keep it up

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Hahahaha

[@igorb81]

what kind of putty did you use? I am surprised you guys do so much sanding without the worry of burning through clear coat or am I missing something? I need to fix runs on my car. I bought my car with a few really bad runs of clearcoat. I am scared to sand that much. Let me know, please.

[@Mufasa1v1er]

Anyone knows why when I buff a black car I’m getting swirl marks? And not sanding swirl marks from the DA or sand paper but from the foam pad like if you can tell it was buffed? I’m only using 1200 and 2000 could that be why?

[@randabuffer6562]

I’ve color sanding cars 10hrs after being clear coated, (NOT baked with lamps) and have never had problems, although I’m in AZ and we have zero humidity so maybe that’s why?

[@medicineman1202]

Thanks for the video

[@robertbanger495]

U must have 10 coats of clear on that fender 😜

[@lonestarlows]

I've done this a few times. It's a psychological thing too because u sand the same spot for 30 mins but u really barely touch the clear

[@DJ-du1mf]

Awesome... What brand haze putty ? What it look like?

[@stephaleman4306]

I did a horrible job with masking my car.. I sprayed my car with white base and a pearl on top it came out great and once I removed my masking tape I realized I did a horrible job masking the car because I have like a half inch of the car on all the borders that have no paint .. how can I fix this it’s a very small area of the car with no paint but it’s all around the car I don’t want to repaint eh car so I was wondering if you had advise on how to cover this area with paint

[@swc-diygarage]

spot on

[@davidmacias9823]

That's a nice flow indicator . Tell customer no extra charge for clear lol

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Hahahaha

[@The_journeyy]

what is the name of the filler your using can you give us a link

[@maxie9506]

Excellent! Glad I caught this video because I'm worried about sags on my project. What generally causes sag

[@arestheeurodobie9207]

It can be few things what cause sags/runs , your paint gun is on wrong setup, or you laying your paint or clear too heavy and from too close. It also can be if your mixture isnt right , if u use more reducer it also can make it run as well . Make sure your PSI on your compressor is not higher that 50/55 or if your compressor is a big guy then set it between 15/25 psi. I hope I could help

[@maxie9506]

@@arestheeurodobie9207 thank you so much. Spray gun question: What if your spray gun is an hlvp gun but the cfm or you compressor is les than 5. Can I compensate using a lower psi or is the gun specifically designed to operate on a compressor that's more than 10?

[@arestheeurodobie9207]

typical spray gun will require low pressure, and HIGH volume, FAR more than any standard compressor yields. This one, for example, requires between 0-70 PSI, but 12 CFM. 12 CFM is far more than ANY standard compressor provides, not even in bursts. Or, this one, requires 10-14CFM .

[@arestheeurodobie9207]

@@maxie9506 now here is what I van tell you , HVLP spray guns are awesome more pros than cons with them , like pros: high transfer rate , 60-80% transfer rate (compare to a commercial guns whitch are usually not more that 38% ). Low over spray , reduced materials, low emission, uses low pressure to atomizer materials while putting out high volume , but they aren't perfect some of the cons: are Thick paint , more $$$, needs more volume. But in overall you have a beautiful gun :)

[@arestheeurodobie9207]

Hope I could help

[@farkinarkin5099]

What kind of putty is that? I have a situation where the clear coat is a orange-peely near a crease (so I don't want to cut away past the clear and into the color and beyond on the crease

[@georgizlatinov5039]

That is Awesome job my friend 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Thank you!!!

[@KyuketsuNinja]

my coworker did this but only with machine and 320 to 500 grid ... :D

[@drumrooster]

Were can I buy that block? Name?

[@exsicario]

that was a great job guys....👍👌

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Thank you!

[@gersonmassao2613]

Bom trabalho amigo ...acompanho seus vídeos de São Paulo Brazil sou apaixonado por repintura automotiva ...

[@mohamedamer604]

Perfect man

[@redwood1957]

What type putty did you use? Thank you

[@dimitridam1249]

Awesome class turned out right..cuidate

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Thank you brother !

[@hamiltoncooper3603]

Well at least you’re motivated👍

[@agraitlopez4485]

Great tip.can I use this method on a white car .concerned about body filler staining the area?.thanks

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

No it didn't on this color the Clare was very hard and cured

[@cortsway4]

This might sound a bit thick but what is Putty. I'm from the UK.

[@felicepassaseo9954]

Gabe i see on ur kness Friend ....u most wear knee bads or something ur ur knees Talk to me about not having notting under ur knees. Keep up the good work ....love to see young painters that love this trade

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Thank you so much man ! You are right I should !

[@ultrainstinct8061]

I love this trick. Helps a lot lol

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Sweet!!

[@k20edef1]

I like the turn the wheel so u get the dirty water gets on the tire and not the wheel method. Pre-planned or just happened to be turned?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Uhh yeah we ment to do that 🙄🙄🙄🙄 😂

[@MashetEisalive]

No razor blade manoeuvre?

[@gerryvillemaire1635]

Whereabouts in Canada are you located? I"m in Canada too, near Toronto. Great vid, gained a sub.

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Glad you liked it! The shop I work at is in Oakville

[@timmoulthrop8510]

Anyone that can save that has some serious skills. I would have blocked out and reshot

[@valerieloatwall7174]

No solevent pops ? Lol just asking ..

[@cliffordgill9052]

It works, best not to get the run in the first place...but then how would you learn!? I don't get runs like this very often anymore (22 years) but if I do this technique is great!

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

I have 7 years to go!

[@cliffordgill9052]

@Gabriel Merino That looks like a pretty big place you work at where is it? I am in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. Are use PPG, what are you spraying?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Oakville Ontario budds collision

[@tonysegura1433]

Hey gabe great job, how long did it take you from start to finish?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

30 mins

[@iam1smiley1]

Wow! That's pretty quick...good job!

[@Dieseldogmodels]

Still need to try this trick, seems easier than cutting away with a blade. Is there a putty that works best for doing this

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Yeah sometimes it is !! If the run is smaller then I just blade it

[@ajithkumar8605]

Awesome trick more tips and tricks bro

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Awesome!!!!🔥

[@ajithkumar8605]

MOTIVATED PAINTERS 😂😂😂

[@MARCINBENY24]

Very nice.. Good job

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Thank you!!!

[@MARCINBENY24]

Hello, I'm Marcin, in Poland.. 🇵🇱

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

hey dude had to watch this one lol never tried that method myself i just use the carbide blades but great video dude

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Thank you so much !!!! That means a lot to me !!!;😍😍

[@TonysRefinishingTV]

lol dont be daft your well above me now buddy you will soon be soaring high on youtube fella keep it up

[@johnb2140]

Nice job, I tried that method, I prefer Carbide also. ...you did a very nice video!!

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

We are all on this together !

[@geraldocruz9124]

Tonys_Refinishing. What carbide Blades ????? Please i dont know whoo is this

[@B1ackSnake]

Nice 🤘😎

[@Reynaldo-mu4gx]

Wow! 😱

[@miller68]

👍

[@lokichad4428]

Que tip me das para buffear porque yo quemo las body lines Que puedo acer para no quemar las body lines Motivated painters

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Fine line tape. Y no vallas tan rápido

[@lokichad4428]

Ok gracias

[@michaellussoro2295]

Ya never charge for extra clear!

[@bootycarter]

Get you a Mirka shark blade.

[@adampye905]

You must of put alot of clear on not to go through

[@arestheeurodobie9207]

Hey guys listen when you do a sending with a putty , you have to work your way up or down , so you remove the putty before you get yo the run , its easier that way so you can see where your high spots are still remaining . But good job guys :)

[@3n1fss]

There are 22 people who actually disliked this masterpiece....

[@cliffordgill9052]

Yes because they cannot figure out how to avoid getting runs in the first place,certainly not smart enough to employ this technique! Edit😆 runs happen, best technique I've used! Good job boys keep it up.

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Hahahahaha this was the best comment 😂🙌🏼

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙌🏼🤡

[@1972dazbo]

Great trick......now to give it a shot on my latest fuck up being a big nasty drip that came off the gun in 2k laquer,thanks.

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Have fun haha

[@zanaga1901]

Will this work with getting rid of a paint run on metallic paint job.

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Not on single stage

[@frankartale1026]

Everyone is different. I drag a razor over the run and its gone in 5 minutes. The razor only removes the run . then block it with a 1000 then 2000 and your done and the run is gone. Think of how many 240 scratches your trying to dig out of the clear. i watched like a minute of this video and had to stop write this. Plus if the clear is not cured you got a big mess on your hands

[@jigsawpulse1139]

frank artale I use the same exact method

[@garylivingston9052]

razor blades work on small runs,the problem is that most people stop short of getting the run completely flat before blocksandind,and then you have can always see a wiggle when polished.The time that it takes to make it look undetectible is sometimes longer than just cutting it out and respraying it...

[@lesglover6515]

Calm down Randy.

[@joeemanuele3134]

How come you don't use the foam pad question

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

I did use whool and foam

[@wazid0122]

try it a couple of times it works

[@ForensicCats]

5000 trizs... then go to sponge not back down to wool...

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Glad you watched the video

[@ForensicCats]

@@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS , keep up the content... I wish you tons of success on your channel.

[@Roadghost88]

Isn't guide coat just corn starch?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Hahaha I don't know haha

[@andreblanding4817]

Will this work on metallic runs too

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Nope

[@andreblanding4817]

@@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS so sanding it flat and repainting

[@bosdad7]

so what did you use ? you said putty, so was it spot putty or bondo ?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Two part putty

[@bosdad7]

What two part putty ? does it have a name ?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Metal glaze ultra

[@jesusalvarez5563]

What block is that ?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Kxk

[@DjZeroPlayer1]

i tried it but you coule still see the run ablittle but

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

You had to keep going

[@THEVEGASUM]

5k grit 🤯🤯🤯 got dam lol 3k would of been fine to buff on

[@brandonsheets1723]

They got 8k grit coming out soon now too lmao

[@cuttingedgemachinescramlin6277]

What's the heck is putty

[@PufffsVR]

What kind of clear was on this car and how many coats of clear?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Ppg ec530 I applied 3 coats on the fender because I knew I was going to send it

[@gosiadarek999]

👍👍👍💪

[@clh9933]

What compound and putty are you using? I have Upol dolphin glaze and was wondering will it work

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Mamzerna

[@clh9933]

@@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS thanks i couldnt hear you well i thought you said serna

[@joelrugg]

And the gunman used a piece of tungsten or a razerblade to cut the run then add the putty

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

There are many ways to do it my friend 😁

[@brianmillard8074]

Does this work for certain paint?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Should work with everything

[@colingillett3463]

You dont match the factory orange peel?

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

I try not to 😛

[@THEVEGASUM]

Wool pad I see why now 😁😉

[@STKS1991]

People need to stop doing this. USE TAPE gives exactly the same protection to the surrounding paintwork but is easier to apply without the risk of a burn through when chasing away dolphin glaze

[@robertbanger495]

Luckily the clear must have been thick .

[@velimir4o]

That's a lot of lacquer 😄

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Just a bit! Hahaha

[@The1969ssx66]

I like pizza! while waiting for delivery, have someone else use a dura-block and some 600 while you wait for the pizza!🤡👍

[@AliVapeReviews]

To much work for me I’d just re clear the fender

[@nolajoe8959]

How about NOT running the clear?? Because all that putty will not get rid of the thousands of tiny air bubbles left behind.

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

😂😂😂 yes that is the ideal thing 😊😊 this run did not have solvent Pop that only happens when you bake to hot and to fast.

[@bstevermer9293]

Nola Joe Brilliant advice !! I never would of thought of that.

[@jonathansingh5443]

Y you use the putty???

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

So you sand the run and not the clear watch the video ☺️

[@user-wx9oh7vl8o]

You just put regular putty on them

[@Dominickanddad]

It looks like you burned it on the front of the finger right there by the bottom 🤔🤔🤔

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Did you watch the whole video ??? Haha

[@joelrugg]

The gunmans trick

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

He invented huh?

[@joelrugg]

MOTIVATED PAINTERS no he said he learned it from an instructor back in the day. But he is the first guy I seen do it

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

Then is not the gunman's? I don't get your comment and the purpose of it

[@MysticAirbrush]

lol

[@darrenbaker2171]

Sack the guy that done the run 😂😂

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

I did ! Myself !😂😂

[@darrenbaker2171]

+MOTIVATED PAINTERS sorry boss !! Carry on 😂

[@simecelic1900]

I hope you dont usually sand putty with water 😂😂

[@MOTIVATEDPAINTERS]

😂😂 usually with thinners

[@simecelic1900]

I prefer on dry starting with 80 then putting another layer sand it with 120 then finish with another smooth layer and sand it with 320