How to Respray a car

[@11streetdog]

Thanks for the vids gunman. I just started working at a paint shop and your vids are really helpful. Soon I'll be spraying full cars. Just bumpers and motorcycle gas tanks for now lol.

[@minecraftperson999]

A good suggestion I have for you is to continue showing your finished results at the end of the videos, even if it’s just a still picture so we can see how it turned out. I’d like to see how your repair work finishes up after you’ve blended panels that haven’t been repainted

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

the gunman for president..................

[@TheGunmanChannel]

+Martin Corleone I'd paint the town red 😂

[@nathanbyrd222]

good job man I like your work im a painter in the USA I paint big rigs for a living I enjoy it

[@TheMentor86]

Another great video! :) I'm in the auto detailing business, and I really want to learn more about what I'm working with, and how it's done! BTW, there is something satisfying seeing someone taking good pride in their craftmanship... Greetings from Norway!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

TheMentor86 Thanks mate, Spray Painting is the best job in the world and its more than just work for me its passion.

[@markwallis7199]

That was a great video thanks. I've just got with the 21st century and bought an HVLP gun and moved on from cellulose to bling up my 1987 Jaguar XJS with base coat and 2k. Let's see how it goes.

[@sleepe361]

Great job gunman your videos are awesome I'm just tryin to pick this trade up myself and tryin to learn and understand as much as possible. Thanks again gunman.

[@slinkyjoe911]

Awesome work. Really good video from start to finish.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Thanks mate :-)

[@ryantp2716]

im 14 my dads a mechanic and on Monday im going into his work to work with the painter to learn how to paint cars!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Thats awesome to hear man its a great job, it has its frustrating moments but is a very rewarding job

[@ryantp2716]

Thanks i'll keep you posted on how things go

[@TheGunmanChannel]

good stuff mate any questions you have I'll do my best to answer too, Good Luck.

[@KM-fckutube]

Well Ryan, you’re now 21 years old. How did the career in painting go?!

[@curtispooler6497]

I will always tell everyone you remind me of me Always good Advice . From Fresh auto clinic in Barbados. 🙏

[@jazzydion]

Awesome job, Am really interested in doing something like this. And for some reason watching your video relaxes me. But not sure where to go or who trains it , And the fact that I'm a woman Is there a lot of women who takes on this position. Thanks

[@dopeydevil666]

Looks awesome.. I really want to learn how to paint properly.. sux no one is willing to give me an apprenticeship.. :( .. so trying to learn as much as possible from people i know in the trade and watching videos like this.. your vids are really informative and great to watch.. cheers

[@TresMamboMusicSchool]

Awesome GM - heaps of tips in this one let make sure I got this right (1 If its bigger than a small car, DONT try and paint it in one go, do the roof one day then the rest.another. (2 If its big and you have trouble with dryspots you can Zig Zag / Use blending clear from another gun/ slow the reducer in the paint: Did I miss anything? Lastly about painting planes and things too big to fit in a paint booth. (of which I do a lot ie industrial machinery) ....at the airport job, do you use any kind of fans etc to create airflow and if so what do your recommend? Keep up the awesome work !

[@TheGunmanChannel]

1. Yes I like to break the job up if possible on a respray however every job is different and you must be adaptable. I just resprayed a HQ ute and did roof and quarters at the same time because there was no mould to mask off. 2. Yes the blending reducer mixed with a little of the clear left over from the job picks up those dry spots real well. and yep you can set up big fans and filters in a workshop and even set up a tent to spray.

[@mynewhaircut]

In the states we dont have many young skilled kids anymore. When u do base coat I do the roof then start from the left fender and go in a circle. For clear ill do the roof trunk hood then down the sides.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Yeah it's going to be a problem in the future when there's no skilled workers then they will be complaining that immigrants are taking their jobs.

[@nitekid6209]

I wish cars these days would have more of a color selections like apple green and yellow and violet and orange and stuff like that. Most cars out there only got dark metallic paints which mostly contain black and gray and occasianally white and other colors.

[@miggiegutierrez4043]

Great vids man and very knowledgeable on what you do I live in the US and about 6 years ago I went to a trade school to learn how to do this kind of work and you guys are right about the youngsters not doing this kind of work anymore, but like in my case I invested thousands of dollars where in these workshops they don't want to pay the kind of money you are worth where you could make a living and be able to pay off those student loans. So now I kind of just do it as a hobby and sidework. I also was curious to know on the vid you can't really see but do you back mask the door to fender or no? Thanks man for your time on all this work of art.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I include my technique for masking fender to door gaps in this video Alfa Romeo 159 Masking and Spray Painting I love Spray painting and it is a very rewarding job for money and end results. Thanks for watching mate and good luck.

[@MrAlisi]

very nice :) Gunman ! Alissi,sweden

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Thanks again :-)

[@nobodyyouknow222]

First rate ! Thanks Mate..

[@bertcaulfield981]

Hi been watching your video's for awhile enjoy them very informative just watching your full respray vid and was wondering what do you normally to stop overspray getting into the insides of the doors etc ?? cheers coorigil

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Same method as this for a rear door kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYTaiX6Vg5mVq9k and this one may help you out too kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYnJgoWhiLxmbJY Thanks for watching Bert :-)

[@isaaccp1159]

man you are amazing at this !👌

[@SwPiotrek]

Great video! Thanks!

[@RiazRJ]

Hey buddy, great videos. Daft question with metallic paint what grade filters do you use when transferring paint from the mixing tub to the gun?

[@woowididit]

I was thinking of getting my car re sprayed what tips can you give us to recognise a professional respray vs a poor respray?

[@rishikishundial5555]

I would really like to see the prep work video, i think that the most important stage of spray-painting.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I have been given another respray for my next car so I'll include some of the prep work

[@michaelarmstrong4962]

GREAT JOB AGAIN!! THINK YOUR RITE ABOUT THE KIDS , THINK ITS LIKE MOST TRADES NOW THOUGH THERES NOT ENOUGH OF THEM DOING APPRENTICESHIPS NOWADAYS , GREAT CAMERA WORK TOO M8

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Yeah mate i think its a big part the schools, they all want to do IT and sit on their ass behind a computer. Glad you like the camera work, I was pretty happy with it too.

[@xxjdxx91able]

Hey gunman awesome vids been watching for a while and it good to wtach an aussie as oposed to a lot of us guys vids Had to comment when you spoke about getting into the trade, ive been looking to start my apprenticeship in spray painting but had no luck. Ive been searching since i was 20 and turned 23 two months ago and the reason why is because noone wants to pay that little bit more for someone who wants to do the trade. Losing hope that i wont be able to start in an awesome trade but your vids to be hopeful. Keep up the great work and the vids coming

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I recommend you keep trying man something is bound to come up, where are you from? if you're from perth I may be able to help you out.

[@xxjdxx91able]

The Gunman im am not gonna give up till i get it dont wanna give up something that could be an awesome career I live in melbourne in the western suburbs

[@TheGunmanChannel]

ok, well I am from Melbourne originally too but over east Baysie and Mitcham area. and for me it has been an awesome career, very rewarding, but don't expect good money at the start because you simply won't get it because no one is worth much until they have a few years experience, good luck with it man.

[@xxjdxx91able]

The Gunman yeah well im looking into moving over that side of town theres alot more opportunity than the west and as for pay im prepared to work for junior wages if it means me getting a career, ive worked in a paint shop suppling paint so ive got experience in colour matching and a bit of know how Anyway keep up with the great work

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Try the Sheen group or even the Chisley Group I worked for both of these companies and they were good to work for, although I hear Chisley group may have changed names and been sold but are still operating, they had Vermont panels Ringwood panels, Baywood panels, Wantirna Body works and one in Shepparton.

[@stevemarino8176]

great work as always

[@BT1SLC]

would it be ok to sand the clear coat off say 300 600 1000 grit work your way up and then just lay down new base coat over the old paint as the clear is peeling, or do i have to rub the hole car back to metal as its going to be the same paint code i see you are just priming what needs to be primed then your rubbing back the old clear coat and leaving the old paint there then smashing new base coat over it ?

[@dcw.photos]

Hey Gunman! First off, love the vids, such a great insight into body repair! An oppertunity has come up for me to get into the business and I am returning to school part time at 31yrs old in order to be trained up. Have you any advice or can you point me in the direction of any of your vids that would be useful for someone starting out in the industry? Your help is much appreciated and again thanks for the vids🤙

[@deez130]

Can you get the same great results with a spray can if you sand the paint and clear coat after its dry?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

It would take an extremely talented painter to do that sorry to say.

[@tullgutten]

I would say no to that, at best only on small parts. Just 6 days since I tried to respray the hood/bonnet on my car, I was struggling big time not to get tiger stripes because the paint is coming out too slow (dries before you go over it again) and not really uniform (Expensive can with fan nozzle) and when I was just about done it came a drop of paint from the can and ruined it because metallic silver cant just be sanded then clear coated. so ended up buying a paint gun but the xylen is reacting with the other paint and i still struggle to paint it without it wrinkling up in some areas, last time ever using paint can on any car that I want to look better than a trash can going to buy a new paint to use over it as a barrier that i know will keep it from reacting since it is hard to remove every little bit of paint from it, tried 2 times to remove "old" paint and respraying and has ended up sanding down paint for over 200 USD now just because that shitty acetone based spray can. Never going to use paint can on my car again. Hopefully done tomorrow And thanks to The Gunman for every video I have watched on tips for painting :)

[@tullgutten]

Done the front bumper on my car completely with cans and 2K clear in can but is a bi##h not to get it loaded with orange peel, and it was around 15 degrees Celsius and still hard to spray without tiger stripes, too much solvents and little actual paint in those cans. Most people doesn't notice it is resprayed before I say it but I'm still not totally happy with it

[@DRuiz87]

I know this is old but Awesome Job!

[@tunneltug]

Hi, I've watched a lot of your videos and these have given me the confidence to spray my car myself, however I have looked through all of your uploads and can't find anything about etch primer, my car is all aluminium so I will have to etch prime it, do you have any tips or should I treat it the same as any other primer, thanks K

[@17valleyforge76]

do you have any videos where you do a complete respray? j am respraying a 89 camaro and I need to spray the door jambs and body and I need an idea how to do that do I spray the jambs and inner doors and clear then install the doors then spray the body with the doors? it is a baby blue metallic

[@carlheath1814]

Great respray bud ! Do you ever have troubles with not having the pot lid air hole cap in place ? I would be worried id get a drip on bonnet come out ?

[@spencermillsful]

Next time you have the opportunity, I'd really like to see a video on how to get the LEAST amount of orange peel possible. Thanks!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

This link is the best vid i have for getting a flat finish it was one of my early vids with low quality cam so sorry about the quality, but most of the time we have to replicate factory peel so don't get the opportunity to do this kind of thing. Although I have decided I'm going to paint my own car soon and I'll be getting that flat as and will be recording that so keep an eye out for that in the next few months. How to get "Mirror Finish Paint Work" Spray Paint Tutorial

[@spencermillsful]

The Gunman I must have missed that when looking through your channel. I figured you guys usually had to match factory orange peel, so it would be difficult to show a flat finish. Thanks for the link!

[@djshrew]

Shit hot mate, good job. Love the colour!

[@chris5352]

I was wondering what needs to be done to old paint if I’m repainting same color. Ex. I need to paint a qtr panel that was damaged and will be down to bare metal. I have a good understanding of sealing, building primer, sand, the bc/cc but if the other parts of the car are in decent shape beside old and fade. Do I need to you a certain grit sand paper to scuff them up before applying bc/cc I would rather not sand them down to bare metal/ prime to paint the same color. Thanks

[@Happyfaceshock]

Hi mate thanks for your video(s)! I’ve been toying with the idea of respraying my car, I’ve got no experience with any of it... is this something that a beginner can do while achieving a nice finish like you’ve got on here? Thanks again

[@rudva]

Great one Gunman, I'm researching how to paint, just like a hobby with my kid's first car. We had been restoring and now gonna be the paint turn. How many pounds (psi) pressure you release to the gun?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Rudy-Dario Valenzuela This will vary depending on the gun and weather conditions but around 17-25psi at the gun

[@trixdeed]

I have some large chips and surface rust I'm looking to fix, then doing a respray like this. do you just get down to bare metal in the bad spots and prime? would you use any primer sealer?

[@movingfastautoservices2200]

Do you sand the clearcoat before you paint the metalic over yhe clearcoat. Or must u prime the vehicle then only spray basecoat

[@Abbertont]

the supernova is a nice gun very big fan but I think a 1.3 with your spraying style will be to slow the new iwata bellaria in a 1.3 is excellent big fan puts it on nice and they are cheap

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Thanks

[@Onidax]

Hi mate. What are the benefits of glass out Vs in respray? I assume you can still get a great finish glass in?

[@0900000383]

Thats great work definetley takes some skill, iv been panel beating respraying as a hobby over the years now its time to open my own workshop, wanted to ask you my jobs are pretty decent but i get alot of orange peel although i do all the mixing correctley. any tips or tricks ?? its something i really want to master respraying my car in a couple of days. Cheers

[@richardcoles2432]

I would say your orange peel problem may be down to your product being too thick (check data sheet) or maybe your gun set up is wrong for high solids?

[@dphothisane]

do you have to sand the base coat before applying the clear coat? or you just wait for the base coat to dry then apply the clear then buff when you're finished

[@rohanranag4860]

i like this very good job

[@lindelani_maphosa]

What are time intervals between first, second and third coat?

[@brianjavangwe5671]

i would like to set up an auto body spray shop in South Africa. Any tips ? thanks

[@satheeshkumar5102]

very good job

[@nikhilp8838]

How long do you wait in between the base coats? Do you just allow the solvent to dry before applying the second and third base coats? Thanks :-)

[@thegazillionmask]

How much paint is usually necessary for a fairly small car ? and could you recommend some places to buy paint ? cheers

[@JBIRD575]

what size of tip on hvlp for basecoat1.4?

[@pakilodi]

Hi Great video I get stripes on my hood or when I spray silver cant figure out what im doing wrong any help would be nice thanks.

[@richardcoles2432]

cross coat it & maybe drop coat as well...check your gun set up is correct as well...hope this helps.

[@Velvethamma]

Thumbs up

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Thanks

[@vin605]

Nice

[@cbtoodacb]

love the vids man

[@dansport4619]

Hey mate , if you could reply to this that would be so appreciated! what gun are you using? what type of clear (ms/hs) brand ? air pressure? reducer if any? gun setting? oven temp? I've been painting for years and i still get orange peel , not greatly but id really like to perfect it. thanks from a fellow painter!!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Hi mate, in this vid I used Standox Solvent and Duxone 2K clear with no reducer, testing my memory because I did this one a few years ago but think it was the DeVilbiss GTI Po T2 air cap, 25-29psi or around 2 bar Watch this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/lV6wmqCvfZiZgbs

[@humbertoestrada231]

When you respray a car the same color do you just sand off or add primer ?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

humberto estrada I only usually prime repairs

[@humbertoestrada231]

Ok thank you so much !

[@testubebabycross540]

hello sir is it alryt if you dont walk through to the entire side of the car if you spray paint and clear coat tnk u.

[@irishcountryman4866]

Respray a vw polo 2002. Much roughly would it cost?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Irish Countryman Hard to give a quote online but we start from $3k and go up from there depending on what the owner wants.

[@joshnolte]

Hey gunman, the DeVilbiss gti pro i think sprays quite fast compared to my anest iwata bellaria i think. The supernova is pretty much the same as a supernova, it sprays flat and thin, not like conventional gun where it is wider in the middle and thin up top (spray pattern when setting up). I also keep getting some runs on the vk, its so hard to not get them. I was told if you spray 2 pack medium or dry no matter what, the next coat will turn out the same and that i should put the first coat on wet and the second coat wet also. I'm using high solids and was told 2 coats is ample but my god father who is a spray painter (retired) said 2 coats isn't enough if you sand it back, 3 coats would be better, what is your take on it? I'm using protec paints. I heard you said how you used to spray a car, what is the best way to to a full respray on the outside? I was thinking of doing it in the shed but i needa get a fan to suck out some overspray or use the booth across the road whenever it's free (which is never due to atleast 15 - 25 cars on average per week) plus they get a bit of stuff in their paint even though they clean the booths every week. Also what is that juice cut, polish product like? I have seen you use it in some of your videos. Sorry about the long message bro! Thanks in advance for your advice. Kind regards, Josh.

[@joshnolte]

The W400 classic bellaria is pretty much the same as the supernova. I was meant to say that. woops haha.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Hi Josh I've never used the Iwatas much but i did like the W400 and can see why they are so popular, and your uncle is probably just old school from the acrylic days when they would put 6-10 coats of clear on then cut 4 off to get it like glass, and the juice is awesome the super c cuts up so quick I'd recommend it for sure.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

so yeah 2 coats is enough even if you want to cut it

[@TheGunmanChannel]

if youre using cheap paint thats not unusual, and the best advice is just to put the base on really dry and let it flash off before re applying the next coat dry again, hope this helps, priming any rub throughs can help too

[@chouchou77140]

hello setup gun for base? thanks gunman

[@jamesterrywatts]

hi mate, how would you know when youve broken thru the clear when prepping the car?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

You'll see the colour change

[@garethwood7536]

I'm very interested in the trade but the only problem is I can't find a job in the field

[@edgarcastle5951]

how may coats of paint did you applied before clear .?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

3 or until covered, some cheaper brands of paint may need more coats and the color will also change how well it covers.

[@michaelfrancis3261]

Did you switch tips? What tip did you use for the base and which size for the clear?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

No I didn't switch I used a HVLP, H1 cap 1.3mm for both clear and base.

[@mr.stealyogurl869]

How long does a job like this take?

[@BigG616sts]

Just u mentioning it gunny, I am actually goin to be looking for a mature aged apprenticeship as a spray painter in the next few years but I have to get rid of all my bills first so I can put my self into tafe to go for the certificate as a painter, have been interested in doing this for the last 2 years and have been a bit of my own stuff at home, need to get out of doing tyres working for tyrepower and make a real career path for my self for once, how do u reckon I should go about doing this gunny much thanks in advanced, ps what's ur best facebook to message u on for questions coz there is 3 accounts for the gunman!!! I live in Perth also

[@pablotorres7303]

What size tip gunny

[@manbirsekhon471]

Brilliant.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Thanks

[@cam81366]

Gunman I've notice that you don't use a seal over the primed areas . any reason for that.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Do you mean a wet on wet or non sanding primer? if so I've found its not necessary using solvent base a small cut through wont rust or swell up.

[@joshnolte]

The Gunman I think he was meaning with acrylic before you paint you put a primer surfacer on to stop the solvents from attacking the substrate. With 2pak Tony it isn't necessary because its all compatible and it's designed for it and it is not as strong as acrylic thinners. Hope that helps somewhat. Also i have found wet on wet to be very peely, not recommended on the outside of a car as it would look really bad. Insides can be done like that to avoid the sanding stage but you will only get a chemical adhesion, not a mechanical and chemical adhesion so i have learnt. Sorry if i have stepped out of line gunman, just thought i would say something from what i have learnt along my own journey.

[@cam81366]

Hey guys, Well at the old shop that I worked at we never used a sealer over the primer. At my new shop we use Standox 15331 2k sealer over the primed areas. The problem that I'm having is where the sealer stop over the primed area Sometime it gets a dry spot . Then when I spray the base it goes on rough over that spot. I'm going to skip the sealer next time and see what happen. PS what do you guys spray over new panels before base coating then? Or do you just scuff the e-coat and then base?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Tony Camacho I know exactly what you mean and thats another reason i dont use the Standox wet on wet but back when i used Glasurit I never had those issues and these days I just put 2 coats of primer over new panels then a quick sand the next day as paint wont stick to the e-coat well. And josh your more than welcome to join in it was a good explanation and saved me some time Cheers.

[@rishikishundial5555]

I am for hire.

[@iamanoobiecheez]

And for all your car painting do u use 2k urethane clear coat? or 1k?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

2K Polyurethane clear over solvent basecoat.

[@iamanoobiecheez]

The Gunman Ok tank u

[@mynewhaircut]

I just tried the super nova I wasnt happy with it.

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Really, I've never used one hey.

[@mynewhaircut]

The Gunman I like the devilbiss like you. Check out some golf my vids you will see the black devilbiss.

[@danieledwards9228]

one reason it's harder to get kids out of high school interested in this trade is bc schools r not teaching trades anymore. I know the school system I went to was more emphasized on white collar careers than jobs where u can get down and dirty

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Very true, then the governments wonder why we have a skills shortage.

[@andrewrodriguez3292]

Do you primed the cat wen you respray ? Are you just paint it with out the primer?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

The light grey surface was primer. as for the rest of it there's no need to use primer over the old paint as long as it's in good condition.

[@andrewrodriguez3292]

thank so much i'm respraying my car black again what sanpaper do i use?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Andrew Rodriguez finish it with 500-600 if dry or 800 if wet

[@andrewrodriguez3292]

thank you so much

[@timboot1000]

thanks man

[@fmacas12]

Where is this job I can't see the address I live in New york

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Freddy Macas Perth Western Australia.

[@fmacas12]

The Gunman oooh ok

[@fmacas12]

+The Gunman thank you for answering for me

[@pete9364]

How can someone get in touch with you?

[@iamanoobiecheez]

Gunman - what happens if paint is applied on top of old paint (same color), meaning on top of old clear coat after wet-sanding. Will this cause ill side effect? Please respond tank u

[@TheGunmanChannel]

No problem at all.

[@iamanoobiecheez]

The Gunman Ok tank u so much Gunman

[@euclidesruperto3918]

What color code is that?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

N5S

[@boyetsakalam7466]

what paint you use???

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Standox Solvent

[@boyetsakalam7466]

You clearcoat???

[@dougvlaanderen2810]

thanks mate keep talking Ipick up allot from it thanks

[@martinwells3082]

Whats your facebook page im after some tips on painting silvers its always as if its standing up on a bonnet all the rest is fine

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Martin Wells Check the description of any of my videos, there's a link.

[@Rick-fs9wc]

My kids wouldnt do this sort of work in a pink fit.Im a Tig,mig stick welder fabricstor of 30 years+ stainless,Ally, titanium, you name it i can weld or fabricate the shit out of it. But i couldnt get my kids to join me in my family trade . 1 works programing for google the other programs for microsoft. Our jobs are to hard for this gen brother. No Kids come looking for a start these days. Not in sydney anyway.

[@stanonishi5101]

No one wants to rent out there booth. Like pulling teeth.

[@exotictoxinz1970]

Afraid of messing up better off letting an experienced person do it instead.

[@IcemanExplorerNinja]

do you add anything to the paint for the bumper covers? like a flex additive?

[@TheGunmanChannel]

It's usually not necessary.

[@IcemanExplorerNinja]

The Gunman thanks for responding!