How To Repair Clear Coat On A Car

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[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hey guys! Here is the follow up video to this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSVdKlpf9qpiKM

[@civichazz]

Tobias Holenstein lol. Are u blind man. That looks horrible. You needed to spray the car with the same colour then use the clear coat then wet sand then buff.

[@Bruhhh0000]

@@civichazz 😂😂

[@igotyou.online]

I like the way you did it, Bro.. I want to keep some of the oxidation look, but every shop wants me to do it the way this guy is trying to say you did it wrong. Like there is no other way to do it. I finally found a guy to do it at his home set up to do ii the way I want. I've noticed that some people have a problem thinking out of the box and only know how to do things the way they were taught and do not possess the ability to be openminded or understand that there can be the possibilities of other ways of doing things. Thank You very much for your video.

[@jtadams101]

Definitely looks better than it did but a little more sanding would have made the whole job consistent. But I appreciate someone who takes the initiative to resolve a problem themselves. Nice job...

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks 🙏 yeah looking back on this video I think I should have used a slightly grittier sandpaper. It would have made getting the old clear coat off easier

[@jtadams101]

@@TobiasHolenstein I'm about to be doing a wet sanding, paint and clear coat job on my door that I need to touch up so your video gives me some step by step.

[@jamesthibodeaux971]

Tobias Holenstein did you ever buff out the hood?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I just ordered the buffer and a few other supplies, so I will be doing a video on me buffing the hood pretty soon :)

[@wastedcentury1805]

Well done, other than lack of respirator. I appreciate this because it's a real world process and result. I have undertaken similar recently with an older Infiniti and that's exactly what it looked like after clear coat. Granted, I did a more thorough job in sanding down beforehand, applying 2K primer and also metallic base coat. There are other videos like Ratchets and Wrenches that offer a more professional looking version. They also know what camera angles to use and which ones to avoid. It fools the layman into believing that is what their homemade version will look like. Nope, yours will look like this. I did the entire car. Obviously it is a learning process. Eventually I figured out how to apply dust coats with the metallic base coat. And to use a $5 handle attachment with the clear coat to allow more of a flowing motion for some nice wet coats. After a couple of weeks I wet sanded the clear coat with 1000 grit to remove orange peel, and then clear coated again. Then I waited some more before sanding with 2000 and then 3000 before polishing with advanced compound and polishing finish. Yeah, I got carried away but the compliments from family and friends are worth it.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! Also, thanks for sharing your experience. Like you said, it was a learning experience. I'll see how it comes out when I do the roof and I'll also get a proper respirator

[@wastedcentury1805]

@@TobiasHolenstein Along with respirator you should get an aerosol spray gun attachment. That tool makes it much easier to flow the clear coat. I got this one: www.amazon.com/Can-Gun1-2012-Premium-Aerosol-Spray/dp/B002EQEE82 I believe a Rust-Oleum version is cheaper than that at Walmart, etc.

[@hhicks2979]

Wasted Century Thank you for your tips. I’m going to try fix my car too.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I just remembered I have one of those, I don't know why I didn't think to use it lol

[@wastedcentury1805]

@@hhicks2979 You are welcome. I'm very glad I did it but I had to learn self forgiveness. Errors are inevitable. The hood was toughest. Spray cans work best when held in vertical position. Initially I got drips when held horizontally, like this video. That is especially true of base coat. Finally I read to warm the can for 15 minutes, placing in a plastic bag inside a coffee cup full of warm water. That all but eliminated drips. But don't do similar with clear coat. The warmth increases dripping. I learned that the hard way. I used automotivetouchup.com for my base coat and supplies. I am not affiliated with them. Their products are very good and reasonably priced. But they sell lacquer primer instead of 2K. I had a bad result with bleeding through the lacquer. So I redid with 2K. World of difference. This video helped me learn the dust coat technique. But it is only necessary with metallic base coat, like I have. He demonstrates how to flow the clear coat: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-sfYaHpMSmrKs

[@drewheigs7707]

A tip if you are trying to fix CC in a metallic finish, you must not sand the raw metallic finish as you are cutting the metal and other such metallic components in the paint. Metallic colour coat is never sanded once laid down as this damages it. This is why it looks patchy. If you can use a blunt scraper to lift of the crazed clear coat, mask the raw areas off allowing the mask to expose the edge of the remaining clear the clear coat several coats over the exposed metallic and clear coat exposed edge. Then take away the masking, carefully feather sand the over lap spray trying not to remove the protective clear coat you now have protecting the metallic paint. Once you have done your best feathering the clear overlap, sand the whole hood or roof and then clear coat the lot for your final finish. This technique will never produce perfect results but it does a good job at greatly improving the overall look. I have used this technique many times and as long as the base coat hasn’t been cut with sanding or polish or has faded badly then it’s a real winner as a diy CC repair.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you for the tip! :)

[@darkth3j0k3r_2]

You will always find haters that are Jack of all trades but master of none. Look's good for a first timer you can only get better the more you do it. Keep it up. 🤙🤙🤙

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you 🙌

[@williamgrissom9022]

Great video. Failed clear-coat is common where I live in the evil CA sun. People fight to park in the shade in parking lots in summer. It looks horrid on a dark car. My 1996 Plymouth minivan looks much worse than yours, esp. where I repainted accident damage and used cheap rattle-can clear-coat (not activated type) which later turned flaky white. I found the bulk of the failed clear-coat can be scaped off with a dull putty knife, before going to wet-sanding. I did that for several years to keep it looking presentable without even re-spraying. I have less work on the top since the clear-coat is almost all gone there and even the base-coat some places to expose the primer. I think I'll paint the top w/ left-over white polyurethane "boat paint" (Interlux Brightside) which I used on my camping trailer. On a flat roof, it will look like the 2-tone of many Ford Flex. The hood and sides I might paint with single-stage car paint (modern looking grey-blue color) if enough left after painting another car.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

My friend did you wait 10 minutes between coats ? Tobias it would be shinny like when you wet it with water. If your happy with the results that's all that matters. Try wet sanding and buffing , so it can shine like glass..good job , got to give you props for doing it.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah I waited the necessary amount of time, I think it was somewhere around 10 or 15 mins between coats. I can't remember. Yeah! I'm going to wet sand and buff it soon and make a video on it. I'm just waiting for my supplies to come in the mail

[@ChristianLikesFootball]

I was thinking about doing the clear over mine but after seeing this, i think a couple of base coats first before the clear would be highly warranted.

[@nickking1510]

Yesterday prep it right and base coat . Beware the 2 k contains isocyanate and a n95 half mask wont stop you from breathing it that why at a body shop the painter has a full face remote air supplied mask paint suit nitrile gloves and a hood . Isocyanate will go into skin eyes through filters in masks . The isocyanate bio accumulates in you body for life it’s in construction glues paint hardener foam expanding insulation .I got poisoned doing a restoration on an old boat out side spraying expandable foam in to a deck for 5 min while wearing a carbon filtered dual 95 half mask. The manufacturer of the consumer grade expanded foam are sneaky in tiny letters contains MDI = methyl di isocyanate .

[@smitty4699]

dude, that looks horrible

[@D9412G]

Amen brother!

[@jeffsapp5258]

Smitty4699 - why do you have to be such a dick!

[@ronybonilla608]

Extremely HORRIBLE job.

[@fhg2959]

smitty4699 there’s no need to knock someone that doesn’t know what their doing. How bout helping him instead of knocking him down. Not ok. Not cool.

[@thomasjust2663]

The dude did his best..

[@joeygunzilla6878]

You need more aggressive sand paper 1500 is for finishing. 🤙✌️

[@andresjaramillo1005]

Hi. Looks ok, doing this thing for first time. You need to sand it more, to get uniform texture, right after use tackle cloth, clear coat. If you noticed like orange peel texture, sand it with 1000 sand paper and compound, you will see better results.

[@geraldmcclellan7564]

If i was doing this job i would've repainted then cleared roof and the hood, 😉👍you did a good job prepping the car for primer,😉👍

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks man, when I finally get around to doing the roof, I will most likely paint it and everything

[@davekennedy52]

for your first time and for the cost of your repair, I think it came out awesome. I also followed Rackets and Wrenches method and did the same as you:)

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! That's awesome that you did this too!

[@dwmjr2253]

After you sanded with 1500 you have to remove the lines the 1500 made with 2000 and then finish with 3000, it would have smooth out the marks that you were satisfied with.

[@mikemakuch2824]

You are supposed to remove all of the clear coat and respray the Base coat then the Clear coat! I think you forgot something! No negatives from me. You tried.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks Mike! I'll definitely do that for the roof

[@jacobfraley5014]

For the roof use red scotch brite, wet sand with 600 then spray your color use 25% overlap 3 coats. then clear using 50% overlap and move slower while spraying, use 3 heavy coats then wetsand with 1500 then compound and polish. the wetsanding takes out any imoerfections after you clear it and removes any dirt kr orange peel once u polish it, will be looking brand new.

[@jacobfraley5014]

Make sure too shoot your edges and corners first also

[@warrenbuffetjr.4665]

Very nice job on the video and editing. Straight to the point but very thorough. And no annoying sidebar BS that most people talk about 🤙🏼

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it 🙂

[@gregbartley7179]

OMG dood...THAT'S MY CAR!!!!!! 100% black Dodge Avenger with the crappy water-based Chrysler clear coat....same areas...I'm going to be doing the same thing. Thanks for the video!!!!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Best of luck with your car! After 4 years the one thing I would recommend is sanding a bit more than I did in this video. In the areas where I sanded away all the old clear coat, the new clear coat is still holding really well, but in the areas that where I didn't completely sand it away, it started peeling up again

[@winec00ler]

yeah that looks great- I have 2001 dk green honda that has that damage in spots all over - so its nice to see someone do this work who isn't a professional. For an average person that looks better than what it was :)

[@alfredosanchez9640]

It looks much better than before.I have the same problem with my truck the hood and the roof .Thanks for the video.God Bless U.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you for watching Alfredo!

[@obbzerver]

To do a final clean use wax and grease remover. What you used is a dust mask not a respirator and doesn't do a thing to protect you from isocyanates. A respirator mask for auto painting has a rubber face piece and replaceable charcoal filters which have to be replaced after so many hours. With a respirator you won't be able to smell the solvent. They also make them with full face masks and a visor. For full protection you also wear a Tyvek suit that also protects your skin.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the advice! I'll keep that in mind for when I do the roof

[@obbzerver]

@@TobiasHolenstein - on the respirator you can store it in a sealed zip-lock style bag between sessions to get the most use out of it (I squeeze most of the air out) - read the recommendations for how often the filters need to be replaced.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Ok cool, thank you for the info

[@rustyjeep2469]

Yeah, wear gloves too, and pants and long sleeves at least but ideally a disposable paint suit. Good move on the goggles though. Isocyanates can be absorbed through your eyes and skin also.

[@tightdog62]

Just a tip for clear coating. keep your edge wet and with 50% overlap as your laying it down.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the tip Robert

[@glennirwin2457]

Also hold can a little closer and move faster and lap the spray pattern a bit more to keep a wet edge.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi Glen, thanks for the tips, I'll keep them in mind for the future. My main regret is not fully sanding away all the white from the old damaged clear coat. Looking back I would have liked to take some more time with that

[@lars7411]

Finish with the 1500 grit sandpaper next time. Even 2000. Even though it feels smooth, paint will stick and it will shine so much better.

[@captainjosue]

Holy smokes. That was really really good. I was looking for a video on clear coat repair. Thanks for the video

[@glennirwin2457]

Always wash with Dawn dish detergent. Great grease cutter and leaves no residue at all. Rinse throughly.

[@RabeaHussain]

Ratchets and Wrenches the best car channel

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I love his channel

[@websurfer1585]

Need base coat before the clear, also need proper respirator, especially with 2k, dust mask will NOT protect you?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the info. What is the base coat of?

[@menaceperformance82]

Tobias Holenstein try Rustolem 2x it works and is cheap

[@stanbernal2789]

@@TobiasHolenstein base coat is the color of your car that goes on first than the clear coat. Most cars list that color # inside your front door.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Oh ok, thanks Stan!

[@georgeyoung613]

I gave this video a thumbs up and recommend anyone wanting to try this should watch this. If your new to this you should pay close attention to this video as it shows what you should not do! Don't do this. There are lots of great videos that will show you the correct way to do this

[@jamesmcoy570]

Greetings! Very good effort! But you're actually not done yet. You still need to wet sand with very fine grit sandpaper. Once you get done sanding it's going to look dull and really bad almost like you just ruined it . But not to worry it's not ruined. The wet sanding is going to take out imperfections and get rid of the overlap streaks from the spray can. After wet sanding ... you're going to use use a Polish to bring it to bring back the shine. Its going to be a brilliant glass-like shine. without the overlap streaks when done!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the tip James! I will look into doing that

[@kenrickfoster2478]

Just continue I enjoy the video We learn from each other

[@SpacyStacy32]

Agreed, and the comments help too. If you can afford to do it like the professionals.

[@fredymendez1786]

have a question. the spray is paint or just clear coat?

[@garypostell5268]

Well at least you wasn’t trigger happy! Good learning experience no matter how turns out!

[@arnobekker]

really good ?1? what did you smoke hahahaha

[@johnbrevard5966]

Tobias, it looks fine, Sure it could look perfect, but that's not what this was about, it was about you doing it, learning, and making it look a heck of a lot better than it did... Win Win for you in my Book!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you so much!

[@John-ko3rm]

Very informative diy video. I’m going to tackle the clear coat on my hood now.

[@hirenpatel5704]

Hey, i want to know how many cans of clear coat did you use for hood and the roof?? And yes, your video is really helpful. Thank you

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi Hiren, for the hood I used less than one can of clear coat. I haven't done the roof yet, but I'm pretty sure I can do it with one can also. I have an extra can on hand just in case I need it

[@hirenpatel5704]

@@TobiasHolenstein thank you for the reply

[@TobiasHolenstein]

You're welcome!

[@JamesSmith-vl7gw]

Good try for the first effort. Much better than what it was, not terrific but will stop the rust for a lot longer anyway.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you James!

[@Dbeststuff]

Looks better than before. Keep learning keep perfecting sir.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you!

[@teresacooper1108]

You need to paint the roof BEFORE putting clear coat on it. It will look better. Hood looks nice but those spots could have been avoided if you'd primered the hood before clearcoat. B+

[@DrBleck35]

If you can smell the paint while you are wearing a mask, maybe it's the wrong type of mask.

[@jtrejo5967]

🤣🤣🤣

[@maddy6764]

I really found this video useful! Gonna paint my 4runner soon!

[@kaseyhodges7977]

You need to be working on that beautiful celica!!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks 🙏 I will be working on it soon! It has a leaky fuel line at the moment, but it runs and everything!

[@kaseyhodges7977]

It's an awesome car man!! Please video it!! Rock on

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you! 🙏 I really hope to do a lot of work on that car in the near future! I have big plans!

[@KTM2Dillon1]

Not bad for first time. To speed ip process sand the clear with 800 grit then follow with 1500. Then clean with tack and put down a base coat

[@KTM2Dillon1]

Sorry put base coat your results will be much better

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you for the tips Cliff!

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Hi Tobias , nice job bud , screw the haters , looks a 100 times better and cost very little . It also Took some balls to take it on a job that big as well with little to no experience so we’ll done 👍

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks Jeremy! I appreciate it :) I also thought it looked much better

[@davedesireless4449]

Good video however I think you would of gotten a better result by spraying the clear wetter meaning you should of sprayed it from closer first coat should be a scratch coat from the farthest of all coats and then progressively as each coat is layed down closer to the project ya want a deep shine and a deep shine needs a thicker coat when everything is said and done but progressively it's a horozontal surface so there should be minimal orange peel if it runs ya might have to wetsand

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the tip Dave, I appreciate it. I'll take that into consideration for when I do the roof

[@SpacyStacy32]

So, is that called dust coating? Start from further back when you begin and then get closer each coat. How close are we talking? The concern is (like you mentioned) having runs or horizontal lines. I am learning as much as I can because my whole car is peeling it's clear and have learned so much from these comments. However, I thought there would be an easier/cheaper way. What a pain in the ***. 3rd car that's done it now. And fixing it is starting to seem to costly, at least for me.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I think dusting is when you do the first coat lightly from far away

[@impetiousdoom]

You would be a walk on at Earl Scheib. You missed your calling. 👍🏼

[@don.timeless4993]

varnish\laquer remover is easer

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

Thank you for this! I was focused on the 1976 Celica. I'm, guessing '76, because that is when the "S" letters were issued on the California plates when the car was new. First time viewer to any of your vlogs!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for watching Carlos! The Celica is a '77 but you were very close! I'm planning on putting out content on my Celica in the very near future :)

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

@@TobiasHolenstein Well, it must be an earlier model '77. I'll look for that future Celica vlog.I really am into cars, as well.I would memorize the license plate numerals on several of the neighbors cars, and know the years of them. I like the Sepulveda Dam for your channel image art. I grew up in the San Fernando Valley. To build the San Diego Freeway, which first opened in 1963, half of our backyard was used for the southbound lanes, just north of Roscoe Blvd. I have a plat map from 1959 where it shows the future location of the freeway, and how much land was used from our house, and the neighbor's to build it. I thought that you might enjoy some little known Valley trivia, since you are a younger man than I am. Do you live in the valley yourself? I'll watch more of your vlogs. I wish you the best for this upcoming new year! You may ask me some questions re: valley history, if it is of interest to you. I probably know more than people would expect. Keep up the great work. I hope that I am an encouragement to you!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

That's awesome Carlos! I love the Sepulveda dam, when I was a younger kid I was fascinated by it haha. Yeah I live in the valley and I grew up here. It's hard for me to imagine the valley pre-405 fwy since it's been around my whole life. I didn't even know they had to use peoples properties to build it. I will definitely keep you in mind if I have any questions about the valley. Thank you!

[@carloscarpinteyro332]

@@TobiasHolenstein Yeah, Sepulveda became North Hills in the mid 80's. We moved to Porter Ranch in 1965 when it was brand new, and they built the 118 Freeway two houses north of us, along Rinaldi St. That was the last section of the 118 freeway to open, in 1983.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Oh ok I see, I live not far from there. Just over in Granada

[@donaldbaker6961]

How many cans did you use for the hood I see how it looks like a lot more comes out than a regular can of paint

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi Donald, for the hood I didn't even finish a whole can

[@donaldbaker6961]

Ok thank you great 😊

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@donaldbaker6961 Best of luck with your project!

[@luisaguilar6520]

Good effort Tobias! I'll follow you, thx. Luis.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks Luis! I appreciate that :)

[@michaelyarmie4858]

That looks brutal. Whatever floats your boat..

[@manningoutten4494]

nice... makes most of diy'ers at least not be afraid to try it. i do agree more sanding and a base paint coat would really make it worth the effort. but thanks for the video. i am going to try it my self.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the comment, wishing you the best with your project!

[@zoesgiannoylis4370]

What music track was that? Good job on the vid showing results of doing this diy btw. Def looks better. Don’t think you could’ve gone all the way with removing the old clear coat without over scuffing paint, it’s a gamble and don’t think it would’ve made much of a difference

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I'll see if I can find what song it was, I can't remember off the top of my head and thank you!

[@pizzachick6884]

I will do this, it looks real good. Thx

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks! Wishing you the best of luck with your project!

[@jamesdixon4075]

Dude, use a 3200 psi pressure washer to remove the clear coat. wont damage the paint. Worked for me

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Cool James, I'll have to look into those

[@maximolotov]

The most positive man on Earth. Mr Jesus Bless. P.s these results would be catastrophical for negative me.

[@RobHTech]

You are supposed to have a respirator on. Did you read up on how to do the job before doing it, or did you just go ahead and wing it? Because if wing it, and you mess it up, it's going to be pretty hard to fix it. I wouldn't say that it looks "Really good," but it is better than it was. You are not supposed to use spray cans on the hood.

[@Doriesep6622]

Can I use Dawn dishwashing soap?

[@JoseGonzalez-ew6zz]

That celica though , need a video on that

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I'm hoping to do some Celica content in the future. Sadly, I haven't really been able to put time into it recently. Last time I started it up, it started leaking fuel, so I gotta get that taken care of

[@Dedypower33]

Not bad definitely get a quality respirator and your 2nd and 3rd coat go slower to get a heavier wet look for coverage and it wont look streaky and blotchy and save you some time in a cut and buff situation..

[@gregbartley7179]

I’d be a total beginner at this point, but on observation, a coat of two of base coat MIGHT have eliminated some of those off spots

[@TobiasHolenstein]

True. Looking back, I think my main regret is not completely sanding away the white spots

[@gregbartley7179]

Tobias Holenstein Heard......I’m going to be doing the same thing to the roof and hood of MY Avenger.....apparently they have lots of issues with the original clear coat. I would prefer to do it myself, as even a cheap Macco paint job is a few hundred, and I heard the cheap Macco job sucks. So we’ll see.....

[@TobiasHolenstein]

@@gregbartley7179 Best of luck with your project! Its crazy, all the Avengers I see around also have peeling clear coat, especially the black ones.

[@unknowncomic617]

Looking good for the first time

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you!

[@maradall]

Phew! I feel like coughing, just seeing those fumes from here!

[@Bricionova]

Be sure to use some compound in that after it cures and wet sand maybe the. Clear coat again it’s ruff

[@ns671fr]

Did u shoot any clear or what?

[@Catchmeifyoucan209Stockton]

Man when you said you though it was ready for clear I was yelling at my phone NO NO NO KEEP GOING ITS NOT READY!! BUT I DO GIVE YOU POINTS FOR BEING HONEST AT LEAST! With that said doing a dyi video is for people to learn from others! Would you go fly a plane for the first time by yourself from watching a video. It you answered yes my cat might be smarter than you lol. The correct answer is no so why would you teach someone else to fly a plane if you never done it before. You wouldn't! My point wait til you have done something a few times with excellent results before teaching others. Definatly stay away from plane idea or let me know where you'll be flying so I can avoid that area! Have a good one! If it makes you feel any better I have seen worse but not by much.

[@rubencontreras9570]

I did this to my car last month. I even added the base coat first. Was not happy with the results. Plus I got over spray all over my garage. Should of just had the car painted for $600. If you are willing to wet sand and buff then go ahead. I wouldn’t recommend if you are picky.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I'm going to give a shot at wet sanding and buffing. I just received the supplies

[@benbricker469]

Should definitely wet sand with 5k paper and use a compound and polish and then a wax. Would look brand new

[@peterkoran4162]

Hi mycket friend. Go slow and do more overlap and spray the front and back of your spray pattern. Then you will get even better finish. God luck.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Hi Peter thank you for the advice

[@robbieroche6779]

i would have personaly layed minimum one coat base colour to hite the before amost like a secrete layer but gereat job big difference fair play for taking it on a stang

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks! My main regret is not completely sanding away some of those white parts, but I guess that's how I learn for next time

[@JohnQuincy1776]

it seems like sanding and laying down a coat of paint would be easier and give better results.

[@tomwhite9034]

You didn't do to bad for your 1st time buddy but I hope you have learned from your mistakes and next time it will be better ok so keep trying and don't give up

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you!

[@tomwhite9034]

Welcome friend

[@tomsmk3]

Could have broke that panel up in four sections, its alot easier

[@yolandaromero1794]

I thought you had to sand first, then primer then paint Afterward you need to put the clearcoat ?

[@fernierodriguez3838]

We learn from what we do looks better your happy and I'm sure you know what too do next time that you didn't do

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks Fernie!

[@ivanrivera3043]

Bro good job much respect , u make me wanna try

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks so much Ivan. I wish you the best of luck with your project :)

[@michaelarioste2099]

pretty good bro

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks Michael! 🙂

[@tomtomz8752]

I wonder if it'll work on some spots where clear coat has already completely peeled off?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I haven't tried doing just spots myself, but I feel like it should work

[@vahagnmelikyan2906]

When you buff it it will remove the bumpy look by cutting into the paint.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Cool man thanks for the heads up. I'll give that a try

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Coool..I would slow down your spray rate to get a better wet look ..spray so it looks like a mirror..nice and wet...thanks for the vid

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you for the tip!

[@z_actual]

Ok so it does look better your scotchbright would also work better wet, but you needed to do more and get those light bits out. Using a machine meant that you wouldnt be able to better follow the curves and pressings of the hood doing it by hand you would have used 80 grit lightly and worked to 2000 grit your paint plan wasnt good, start in the middle and work out to prevent the risk of having a thatched look alternate a coat that goes side to side across the hood when you put paint on your height and speed were way to inconsistent, you can practice that out making runs without paint, its a memory thing if you cant do that then run at the thin or light speed and use 5 coats also you need to overlap the paint application by 50% into the last spray run have a good one ...

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you for the tips

[@z_actual]

its ok, you still have to do the roof this time get the paint code and get some base coat made up and put into a spray can start with primer, 2-3 coats, 3 coats of base, 3 coats of gloss cheers

[@DominicMagana]

Did you use both spray cans?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I only used one can

[@truedarknessify]

Everyone wants to know which spray can brand to use... lol. You don’t. You get a boothe-you sand till smooth with 1500-you re base coat- then 1 shallow coat 2k clear. Wait 5 min- final glass like finish with clear. No amount of “polishing can fix it from there.

[@LxTxSURGE]

Roof is gonna look good

[@joaquin698]

Congrats man 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻... just subscribed! Tks for sharing. God Bless You!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you so much!

[@jessicadorlac]

I'm going to attempt this but will use a better mask with organic Vapor or acid gas filters because those particles are likely getting into your lungs with just that small mask. Thanks a bunch for the video!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Best of luck with your project! Yes I recommend using a better mask as well

[@markt9438]

Smells real strong ! You got too use a Respirator Dude ! not a dust mask !!! If you wanted a better results you have to go with a finer wet sand like 2000 ,it has to be Smooth !!!

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Yeah I realize that now about the respirator haha. I actually made another video of me wet sanding and polishing it kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYSVdKlpf9qpiKM

[@peesmkr]

How many cans of clear coat did you use ?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

I only used one

[@WorldTravelerCA]

I have 94’ Toyota Corolla 4WD and paint on it is like day one still, what you had to do with this crappy looking dodge’s paint to look that way?

[@TobiasHolenstein]

What state do you live in? Here in socal it's pretty common just from cars being in the sun

[@Thewolverine691]

i would have used 80 grit and taken it back to bare metal. prepped it fro primer. sprayed primer hit that with 400 wet. then sprayed the black base coat over the top. 4 coats possibly . then let dry for a few hours then hit with a light coat of clear let set for 15 to 20 mins let it flash off then hit it with a wet coat of clear. would have been alot easier and quicker than trying to rub the bonnet (hood) back with scotch brite or 1500 wet. A for effort though Even if you rubbed it back with a cut n polish you might have been able to cut the paint back enough to clear over the top of it again.

[@georgiemoralez875]

No matter hoe Well can you doit ,it's the the you explain .Nice job .

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you!

[@rustyjeep2469]

Should have just sanded all the failing clear off and re sprayed the base coat, if you’re going for cheap just use single stage, and spray it with a compressor and a harbor freight spray gun, it would look 10000% better...

[@TobiasHolenstein]

RustyJeep thanks for the info 🙏 I’ll take that into consideration for when I do the roof

[@rustytruck7571]

This looks typical for a first timer, acceptable anyway. But a couple tips from a guy with about 50 years of doing these kind of fixes. First, your homemade paper discs , very amusing. Didn't they tell you at the supply shop they make them already round? And also you can get the scotchbrite in the same shape in sticky back or velcro. Most people don't know this but the clear-coat on the newer cars is a plasti-coat, that's why the white edges and the ledge on the edge of it. That's also why you don't see this kind of paint damage on the older cars, 70's and earlier .

[@rustytruck7571]

Oh yeah, I forgot , If you go to Car Quest , they can match your factory paint in a rattle can. Take the code off the door and they'll mix it right there, put it in the can and it's only a $20 bill.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

That's awesome man I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the tips!

[@hhicks2979]

Rustytruck Thanks for this tip. Awesome.

[@forestnfren8146]

it went wrong when you spent 2 hours scuffing. simply get it flat. the wetsanding on the orbiatal was funny tho. that likely got everything so uneven that the quality clearcoat wouldnt even lay flat. anyone reading go check out just about any other video on how to do this right.

[@noahplays2259]

Now clay bay, compound and polish

[@timgarrett2049]

When you spray, you need to start in the middle of the hood and work to the outside edge

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Really? why is that?

[@timgarrett2049]

You wont end up getting clothing {or in the case of an air hose} rubbing on the wet clear coat

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Ah ok, thanks for the tip. I didn't think about that

[@christrainor1129]

That is incorrect. You start from one side and work you way across, usually stopping somewhere around the middle or however far you can reach. Then reposition to the other side and pick up where you left off. It’s called “keeping the wet edge” or something like that lol. Basically, if you do it your way, start in the middle and work out, by the time you go to the other side, that clear coat in the middle of the hood has already started to dry and the overspray won’t melt into it nice and will leave you with something that looks dry and spotty.

[@domoowalk]

chris is right

[@heresteven]

your last 2 coats should be heavy. the finish is rough from the lack of material.

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks for the input. I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I get around to doing the roof

[@nostology]

Super helpful Tobias,

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped!

[@dieselprime504]

I respect the effort

[@TobiasHolenstein]

Thank you