How to Spray Automotive Clear Coat

[@donjonsone1]

Heed what this man says! I've been a professional auto painter for 35 yrs, and I can tell you, flash time is one of the most important aspects of spraying clear coat. In warm conditions at least 15 min and in cooler temps 1/2 hour. Nice video Pro Spray!

[@mentalboss6378]

What does specificly the flash off time influences? Can you explain it more deeper to me please?

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[@mrmuskey5202]

Small tip like 0.8 will prevent you from receiving the proper film build. It will likely produce a dry finish with less gloss and no flow. Start with a 1.2 and move up to a larger tip based on the viscosity of clear you want to apply. Most gun manufacturers ask that you keep the fluid transfer wide open, you can turn in a turn or two if needed, Each tip prefers a different type of clear. Thats why a lot of painters use different tip size. Thin clear like smaller tip, heavy clears need a slightly larger tip. Its not all in the wrist, the gun suppose to apply the finish you want bye itself. Best is to speed up your arm speed keeping in close to the panel and layering or tightening your overlap. Years ago we were always told to make a pass at 50% overlap. You need to try 75% and treat like your layering. Keeping your overlap tighter and increasing your arm speed will lay the clear down flatter, and still produce the needed film build. With the proper tip size you will be in charge, to large and the guns controlling you, Also, move up to a slower activator, it will give you a better finish and gloss. you will receive a better finish without working so hard, or over applying. The minute you over apply, thats when orange peel and runs develope. Hope this helps you!

[@rosegold-beats]

Thank you

[@ProSprayAutoFinishes]

Hello janiam7, thanks for the shout out. In the video, we used a 1.3 fluid tip. A 1.4 could work as well for slightly warmer temperatures or large panels to paint. The key is, no matter which tip you prefer: 2 complete, closed coats must be applied. I full trigger from start of the panel to end of the panel generally letting off after I complete each pass.

[@waynewilliams5802]

1.4 is ok but warmer weather is better

[@rainey238]

Greetings. Chris Rainey here. I'm a certified master painter. Loved the video! Great explaination of gun angle and distance. I did however have one concern about your spray technique. I understand that this is a small demonstration panel, but if you were on a real car, spraying from bottom to top in a downdraft booth would not be good. You want your spray to flow with the air circulation. This means start at the top and work your way down.

[@mrmuskey5202]

Flash times are critical, which means depending on the clear Tech sheet. You can’t just put them all into the same basket. Low VOC Clears have shorter flash times. The other non compliant clears may need a longer flash times, Hers a tip, Increase your overlap to 75%, increase your arm speed, the clear lays flatter, with a closer overlap you still receive the film build required, If you try this you will find a flatter surface with a lot less texture.Try to apply the second coat of clear just as the first just starts to tack up. Doing this will allow both coats to become one, they will release solvents better, providing a better finish. Air Flow, Cabin Temperature, Ramp time Tip size are all important. Every booth is different even if its the same make.

[@backho12]

Now, here's some good advice! Thank you MR Muskey!

[@zgambler1]

not bad after 35 years its good to see a pro

[@montana1636]

Nothing like a brief but direct and to the point how to video.

[@rogeliogamboa7644]

this is a very straightforward video & easy to follow - it explains it in simple terms - tnx

[@strattuner]

thanks for the view,i paint 200k cars,and the final coat is THE COAT, no matter what products I use I still end up finish sanding everything,my customers are pains,but I finally began shooting the finish like it was mine,and you're right the clear coats need to be timed perfect and the clear needs super thin,thanks

[@Wipsplash]

I appreciate this video. I was overlapping around 60% but I can see where 75% is better. I also have been about 10" to 12" but I do think I will try going a bit closer next time. I get more orange peel than I appreciate but If I wet it up more then I get runs. I use an Ampro 6025 paint gun and it came stock with a 1.5mm tip. I just ordered a 1.3mm tip and hope it helps a little bit with smoothing my clear. I know my paint gun is crap but it's what I have.

[@ascensionmedia.agency]

if you get orange peel try wet sanding 1500-3000 ( if you feel you have enough material on there) and then polish it. Also try playing with the Air + or - air pressure plays a big role in a good coat.

[@Wipsplash]

Thanks for your advice. I am going to put an extra coat of clear next time so I am able to wet sand and polish without losing too paint thickness.

[@bill4583]

try interface pad and DA

[@freakyflow]

Painted my first few cars with your products No real trainning in a very old spray booth with gaps in the doors etc.. Having said that each job looks great also did a complete paint job ( GM rootbeer code ) and clear and people love the color and the wet look it has 2 months later

[@shayneferguson5055]

Nice video. The ws400 lays it down lovely. I use that gun everyday. It's the best in the business.

[@saifuddinudin1748]

Shayne Ferguson ,it's all up to you,your knowledge and experience about painting car.if you say iwata gun is the best in the business, why in this video I saw orange peel result?sorry for my poor english

[@suspiciouslybrown2610]

I like the envirobase EC520. I use a 1.4 Sata Rp 5000. 90 percent over lap. No more than 5 minute flash time. It's a fast clear. I turn the booth temp down on bigger jobs. I also spray from bottom to top. Production painter with no issues. Spray it how u want it to look. 👍

[@philipbrown7263]

Great tutorial of clear coat, couldn't have explained it better.

[@altizmo]

You make it look so easy. I either put too much on and get a run or too little and get a blurred look. I am new at this and I know practice make perfect

[@timcapuchino3563]

Wow that's amazing work I have a question. can I use my paint gun to apply clear coat?

[@PadPoet]

I'm not into painting and I'm not going to paint anything but I just find this video awesome and relaxing to watch.

[@immanutt4442]

just like watching paint dry

[@scarecrowrx1592]

I really like the way hey explains this, i've painted a few cars and always had a bit of trouble where clear looked amazing some places( where i overlapped 75%) and other places where i should of taken my time.

[@Jpcars636]

Your teaching approach is a1 love learning from you cheers great video

[@zanaga1901]

So basecoat and clear coat how close to the vehicle should you be spraying at I saw Kevin Teitz on a older Eastwood video said 4 inches from vehicle I see now I have been painting to far from vehicle because I don't get the mirror finish on base clear and primer and after I already saw a video about the distance you should spray from vehicle too. I got to get used to spraying closer to the vehicle and other things like mixing the paint right only started painting since last year in June but not some months out of last year and some out of this year but wanna get a lot better.

[@TheEgg185]

I want a shiny blue vehicle just like that door panel thing.

[@3r1ck-V1ll]

That door its a lot orange peel!!

[@Ramonnperez0330]

Perfect video, your explaining and doing the right job, thanks.

[@Godzillah]

Very good demonstration on clear coat. Now if I could only get ppl to stop touching my car.

[@ProSprayAutoFinishes]

Rock&Roll Hmm...that's tough. You could park far away, but that doesn't always work. Good luck!

[@Godzillah]

Hi. I got two questions. How do u deal with orbital sander dust getting on car? Another question. I got bondo bleeding through and it doesnt reflect well like metal. How do I hide bondo or make it reflect like the rest of the car. I could use primer but still not reflecting.

[@freakyflow]

Rock&Roll bondo bleeding .. you need to primer it better or use a better primer ..when i paint i will paint the primer area first let it sit 15 mins if theres no bleeding I then paint the whole panel

[@babyzoneplay]

Rock&Roll Hey I like your video, especially the advice about spray paint on cars . Something I also found useful for how do you how much does it cost to spray paint a car is Corbandy Car Sprayer Crusher - search google if you want

[@splash5974]

Rock&Roll Use a good primer sealer... 1 medium wet coat over the entire vehicle. That will get you a good even ground coat to start applying your colour... Also make sure you're applying enough colour to hide anything under it. The sealer evens everything out, so you dont have this problem. I dont always use sealer, but im comfortable not using it, cause i know how much base coat to apply... Just be careful certain colours are worse for hiding. Yellows and greens tend to be very transparent.

[@southfloridatechnicaltrain2589]

I feel the video is really. Good I noticed You had ASE Master body. I have Master auto, medium to heavy truck, Transit Bus, school bus and L1,2,3 plus a few other ASE'S and am studying for body so I will have all of the ASE'S. Do you have any favorite body videos or suggestions? Thanks

[@Jpcars636]

Do you panel wipe metalic base before you spray the laquer what’s the best method cheers

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

This is how it should be done nice video and great spray technique

[@AzNightmare]

That Satin look was pretty nice looking too.

[@BlueCivid]

Thinking about getting automotive clear so I can keep the paint looking good for longer I used rust oleum and it lasts like 7 months

[@bigj7807]

Could you do a video on cutting and buffing clear coat to get a mirror finish ? Thank you

[@manofsteel2211]

That sounds good and all...good tips...but hows about u actually go over some gun settings and such...psi to the gun...etc...

[@Globalfinishing]

Great video! Nice paint booth you've got there! :)

[@rr-eo6wm]

How is your gun set up? Is it a wide spray pattern, have you cut back on the amount of product?

[@TinnieSingh]

Very clear instructions. Greetings from UK

[@mylesenarsico9894]

may i ask i will sand the paint before i apply clear coat?

[@darrenbaker8144]

Unless any imperfections,,, no !!!!

[@jeremiahpagana1345]

Hi! A begginner question. I'm just wondering why there's a white dusty powder that came out when I started spraying the clear coat. Thanks!

[@taylorrowe8272]

if i want to spray a third coat of clear, do i still do medium wet, then wet, then is it another wet? Also - if sanding flat then re-coating, do i have to medium wet and wet again? or can i do full wet?

[@francispetaluma]

If you wanted to go back with more coats a day or two later, would one need to scuff before coating again with more clear coats?

[@bretfeeney1072]

What type of respirator are you wearing and with what kind of filters? Is it safe for me to paint clear coat with hardener not in a paint-booth with a respirator with the correct filter? I really like that blue color. Thanks

[@RuggeriDIY]

sometimes, if it lays down nice and even without imperfections no, but if there is some orange peel or fish eyes.. yeah wetsand with 2000 grit, and if that does not cut it down, move down to 1500 or 1000 at the lowest. Then once it is even and cut, move back up to 2000-3000 and then buff with foam pads

[@ciensuk]

If I'm using 2K Aerosol is 75% overlap still recommended? Or it will be enough for 50% overlap?

[@haydarbarazi4698]

Professional and excellent explanation

[@buildingsupplyco]

Great video. Good tips and straight to the point.

[@rsar61]

Can you achieve a matte paint job; by spraying matte clear coat on factory paint?

[@berntd]

I have a problem with spaying 2K MS clear. It always runs on me. I already apply it faster than your and other videos show but it still runs. Usually after 5 minutes the runs appear and they are along the whole panel. I am out of ideas and I have already wound back the fluid delivery on the gun to just 1.5 turns out. It is not cold either. If you have any ideas, please let me know.

[@kacamataretak1914]

What the difference between medium wet coat and full wet coat?? And how to make it to full wet coat?? Is it by added more solvent?? Please... Really need help here... Thank you!!

[@Chimi1993]

What psi do you guys use cant seem to get a flat coat too much orange peel.maybe a tad bit more butyl acetate

[@cednik]

Nice video. Can anyone please explain me the reason for flash of time between coats? What does flash of time affects if its not enough long or too short. I know the coats must chemicly react before they can be recoated itselve, so does it mean that if its too short the final clear might not reach desired hardness? Iam asking this because my sprayed clearcoats are not enough hard so I can even after month make some light marks by pushing the finger nail hard in. Thanks!

[@Jzo127]

The flash times are required for the clear coat & paint to set. If you don't wait the required time and apply another coat, you will get runs in the paint from the 1st coat not flashing the required time. If your clear coat is not hard it's probably because your not using a 2k clear coat? If you're not using a 2k clear, you will need to apply more coats to build it up.

[@cednik]

Thanks for answer. I use 2k UHS urethane clear without any reducing. Its the most expensive clear from nearby paintshop. Iam sure its enough hard for vehicle paintjobs, but iam a bit confused about use of it on mountain bike frames which are used in rough conditions. When I compare my clearcoat to some of the original manufactured paintjobs theres big difference. Just got some NANO clear with addition of silicon for tryout, which is supposed to be ultra hard. Lets see.

[@mazenschnefeldt5077]

I hope you put in some hardener, otherwise it wont set 100%

[@SP330Y]

@ProSprayAutoFinishes Will a cheap clear lacquer look just as good as a very expensive clear lacquer when compared side by side for gloss level? WILL spending a lot more money on a quality clear lacquer give a more glossy finish than a cheap clear lacquer? AND after sanding and buffing will both cheap and expensive clear lacquers look exactly the same with regards to gloss level?

[@plussizeinsider1237]

+SP330Y I agree with you.

[@chadm528]

Definitely get what you pay for as far as clear is concerned

[@romyenglish]

Dumb question. Will the quality on a Mercedes be the same with Chevy?

[@immanutt4442]

@@romyenglish na ... Chevy Rules Baby !!!

[@mylesenarsico9894]

may i ask how to prepare before paninting clear coat sand the paint before painting clear coat?

[@ZENSOHomePage]

Thank you for some good advise ! made a great result on my engine bay :)

[@keithmckenzie1569]

Good guy. beaitiful Well said the door looks so nice I'd hang that on my living room wall for a picture

[@photohounds]

Hi Barry, I'm a rookie sprayer so I'm sorry to all the advanced guys reading this.if it is a stupid question. _____ I have a small area on my vehicle where the CC has peeled off and I'd like to reseal it as best as possible without a major refinish. _____ With a bit of care, and masking during spraying (I was thinking a careful cut-out spaced say 10mm from the surface).and then spraying. _____ I'm wondering if that has a possibility of being to be successful if I light sand and polish after the spray? _____ I'm looking for OK, not "concours d'elegance" standard as it is an older (non-classic) car so I am prepared to have a go, on that basis. _____ It is ugly now and protected paint is better than unprotected - right? _____ If I have success neatly "replacing" the CC, would you then recommend a complete panel Clear Coat? _____ I can probably find out what was used in the repair shop to match product used as closely as possible. _____ I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts and I'm off to view a few more of your vids as I liked this one.

[@alan220781]

Do I have to polish my 3rd coat finish before applying the clear coat

[@RM-en9gk]

What clear coat are you using? Acrylic clear Laquer, 2k Utherane?

[@shaunvanwyk4775]

Beautiful work good sir.

[@janiam7]

Hello, thats a stunning result! Do you pull the trigger to the end or somewhere halfway? And what jet/ needle size did you use? Very good tutorial by the way!

[@KJaxPack]

Pull trigger at least one inch before spray touches the panel. Release at the end once past your spray surface.

[@faramol]

Hi, how you doing? I have a store, we sell steel residential doors, actually i paint these doors, can i apply clear coat to this kind of products? (exterior doors)

[@gonzodabarber4467]

does wet sanding the clear coat after is being laid down and dry make the panel shine?

[@Jzo127]

After wet sanding you will need to buff it to get the shine back. Wet sanding will get rid of any little spots in the clear and can fix orange feel

[@ProSprayAutoFinishes]

Thank you, Tinnie Singh. Greetings from the US!

[@HazaraMasih]

Does clear coat give the paint a shine and reflection?

[@Farmer2492]

What are your spray gun settings

[@larrysullivan6536]

Brilliant well explained love it

[@76ChevyC10]

How long do I have to wait until the paint is fully dry to apply clear coat? My Father said a couple of weeks, is that true?

[@Nogavalde]

whats your needle size and how much PSI do you use? thanks

[@bones8510]

HELP PLEASE....im using a gloss clear with a flatting agent on my matt black wheels, and i thinned it with general purpose thinners. i couldnt buy matt clear so the agent was my best option. frustratingly all i got was a white powdery effect on the outer edges of the spray fan. i tried all different pressures and spray patterns to get a wet look but nothing worked. what causes this powdery effect and how is it eliminated...cheers

[@moose64]

Is a .8 nozzle size too small for clear?

[@mrmuskey5202]

yes, unless your only spraying a very small object like a mirror. cover, its about film build, !.2 0r 1.3 preferred

[@Bobbyabafarida]

Good question , Thanks

[@chadm528]

I use a 1.0 on an lph80 quite frequently for very small jobs or custom projects

[@cesarchavero2274]

Chad Mowery what psi do you use to?

[@kendrickcontent]

What ideal psi with 1.3 tip. High solids urethane clear

[@AntoineFinch]

What color blue is that color code please,primer want that look

[@Jzo127]

Do you have to wet sand/buff the clear coat after it has dried?

[@vaschy2330]

This is 9 years late lmao but if it has orange peel you do sand and compound . You have probably figured that out in these past 9 years

[@SalahHAlsaadi]

After how long time must i spray cots

[@trentdawg2832]

How Do I Find A 8:1:2 Mix Ratio On My cup....It Has 8:1:1...but no 2......IT also has 4:1:10%......couldn't I use that ratio???

[@HolyWestCoast]

Awesome tutorial, really helped me! :)

[@angeldiaz6790]

how much PSI or BAR did u use? greetings

[@Farmer2492]

i was spraying acrylic and i got dry spots in my clear coat what did i do wrong

[@chadm528]

Where can those panels be purchased?

[@bodeine454]

Great video and info, Thank you!

[@cwmagna1007]

Good video dude!

[@ProSprayAutoFinishes]

Cw Magna Hey thanks!

[@simple-1wildlife816]

What is type spray gun you're using

[@saifuddinudin1748]

orange peel result,but I like iwata gun lay down the clear.I mean spray pattern

[@fargknob]

You have some great vids, thanks

[@ProSprayAutoFinishes]

***** Thanks, Barry! More to come in 2014/2015. Feel free to forward any questions.

[@fargknob]

ProSprayAutoFinishes Will do...........thanks

[@tigertraveler3156]

How much time we wait Between 2 clear coat

[@alexhunt8509]

what paint code is the blue?

[@andrewzimmern4997]

@Rob ert at least 30 minutes in between different coats.

[@TheHateSpeechChannel]

Is this r2-d2 blue or not?

[@jayprimarolo6792]

What is the reason a clear coat application would turn out "rough" or "bumpy"? Not applied wet enough? Too much hardener?

[@tomholskey992]

spraying on too dry yes

[@jayprimarolo6792]

thanks! Tom Holskey

[@ascensionmedia.agency]

to low of air pressure, too far away , not enough material.

[@ProSprayAutoFinishes]

That's awesome! Glad it helped.

[@CarsnStuff]

How do you get such a fine spray ? My hvlp devilbiss gun always lays down rough no matter what you do or how thin you make the clear. Or any coat for that matter. Is it my gun ?? or something im doing wrong ?

[@alexasprey2123]

Try lowering your air pressure.

[@awittypilot8961]

Try using a 1.2 tip or smaller.....you're putting it on too thick in one coat.... You can also add a little extra reducer but don't go over 25% or it won't hold up to the sun very well.

[@jostrander71]

What blue is that?

[@Mr.Kumar1]

Excellent

[@Vaishnav185]

I work in Cars Company. and I 150 Cars Door inner Paint. Pls. Give Video Door Inner Paint . So I Learn and Best Job for Cars Paint

[@Indiansays]

You've to feather edge the area nicely ie.use a great amount of feathering area-probably the whole panel than recoat with the right type of clr.coat mat. that won't peel of & adhere to the present coat on that surface.Ask the agent selling the stuff&hopefully they'll turn out experienced enough & give U the right solution.Bcos usually the customer service guys R so inexperienced|& lazy or 'discriminational'.Which's a major issue in Vancouver.Its a shame man!

[@Vaishnav185]

Nice Learn Sir I Try to My Car Best Paint

[@winstonfortune5145]

my clear coat is easy to scratch plsss help Im very dissapointed

[@Chris-eo1bp]

what do i do when i fuck up the clear coats

[@votreconseillerjediparticu8231]

Bonne vidéo !

[@paddymccune8512]

great info

[@SalahHAlsaadi]

thank you

[@stefankokal7806]

Good stuff

[@tombackes9557]

I have an Anest Iwata LPH400 that I have dedicated to clear coat only. I bought the 3M PPS series 2 gun adapter to use with the PPS series 2 system cups so I could reduce clean up time and use less gun cleaner or lacquer thinner. The PPS2 filter clogs instantly while trying to spray clear. I mixed the clear according to mfg. instructions 4/1/1. 4 parts clear 1 part activator and 1 part reducer. I live in FL so I am using the slow activator. When I remove the screen filter in the lid small clumps of clear come out while spraying. I tried to use the Anest Iwata screen with the PPS2 lid with filter screen removed and the PPS 2 pulls the screen into the cup. Do you have any other suggestions other than buying an Anest Iwata Aluninum cup and using their filter? I have invested much money in the 3M PPS 2 cups etc.

[@tombackes9557]

I meant aluminum.

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

the most important tip u never stated what psi for clear?

[@ascensionmedia.agency]

Depends on the product and personal preference.