How to Spray Matte or Trim Black Urethane Car Paint by Auto Body Master

Demonstrates how to spray matte black or trim black urethane car paint from Auto Body Master. At $45 dollars for the quart and the hardener, it's hard to beat.
Mix Ratio: 4 parts paint / 1 part hardener / 2 to 3 parts reducer - 80 degree shop temp - 25-30 PSI
Products: Autobody Master Matte Black Paint 8544 / Autobody Master Urethane Hardener 8548
Nason Ful-Base Reducer 441-21
/ @lakesideautobody

[@john7017]

Nice Job Jerry! Looks Great! Very Professional. Thanks for sharing.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome - happy 4th

[@moparnut6286]

I love using this stuff I painted my 74. Charger monochromatic but with matte black to accent trim, I used Eastwood's jade green metallic for the main body..... Matte black for bumpers, mirrors. Stainless trim sand blasted And primed with self etching primer, And old school slotted wheels all matte black it really makes the car look mean. I do love chrome but as today's environmental rules make it really expensive to have redone..... And usually it gets done out of the USA..... I.E. Mexico and still costs a pretty penny it's an affordable option to go matte black . I have a 71 charger which is going original B5 blue and the plan is the same. And a 77 440 Cordoba that's going all matte black murdered out to the extreme!

[@dreamingcode]

Exactly what i want for my 71 GTO! TY!

[@justinhernandez4916]

Very clean 💪🏾👏🏾

[@browntacks708]

Nice work & im taking notes 👍

[@kingkuri8154]

This looks amazing great job!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks King - have a good weekend :)

[@badassetBUILDS]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome Lauren :)

[@justadbeer]

Man, that turned out great. I came to your channel because I'm thinking my 04' Rubicon needs this.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I love the flat look for some reason - even flat colors look cool :)

[@samaccurso]

Looks great, good technique!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you :)

[@StoneyBrownTV]

Man you are truly talented! I've been watching your videos a while now and learning a lot. Hope to start paint soon.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate the support - ask any ? you want, any time. It doesn't have to relate to the video. Just comment on any vid and I'll get you an answer. Have a great week and hope your project goes well. Jerry

[@StoneyBrownTV]

@@LakesideAutobody I did have an idea just based on what I've seen in a bunch of videos. I don't have my car yet but my idea was to try to make my paint strong. If I use a truck bed coating as a base, sand it smooth apply my primer, base coat and clear, would that give it some durability? I'd also like to apply a ceramic coating after I buff and polish the clear. What do you think of this? Would it work in your opinion?

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@StoneyBrownTV Cars rust from the inside out so nothing on the outside can stop rust - period - end of story. That being said, if you want tough paint get a good urethane BC/CC, use a good 2k primer surfacer and a sealer before you paint. That will easily take care of the outside. Now the inside - see both of these vids for what goes on inside: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hImkoGh_m7Knhq8 & kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLbfnt5nt-ei6c You can have it rust proofed professionally too - I think the wax based stuff is really a good way to go because it never hardens and self heals. Let me know what you're thinking :) BTW - you're idea about the truck bed liner is good but a lot of guys are using it on the "outside" over the factory paint - Line-X - It's the toughest stuff out there. I'm not a big fan of doing that though because again, cars rust from the inside out - starts where the bare metal is pinched together at the factory and welded - there's no paint protecting that when salty water gets in there at the bottom of your doors, fenders, hood, deck lid etc.

[@StoneyBrownTV]

@@LakesideAutobody okay thank you. I want to use a good bc/cc for sure. I just thought the truck liner would've given hardened surface to paint on but not so must rust protection. I don't encounter snow very often but I do expect to be in it at some point so I'd likely protect under the car with it at this point. Thank you for the input. It helps a lot!

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@StoneyBrownTV If you want something to protect the paint from chips, they have chip guard that you can either spray after you paint or before - along the rockers. There is different schools of thought on that - whether you should put it under or over the paint. You're welcome BTW

[@Okie-Tom]

Looks great Jerry!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - happy 4th of July. It's been a hot summer so far!

[@gordonkinslow8385]

looks awesome

[@805ROADKING]

Looks great Bud!!☺

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Nice job Jerry the hood looks great!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - have a good 4th :)

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Lakeside Autobody thanks Jerry and you have a good 4th as well!

[@dontas.1117]

Great vid

[@vicshonebethel9934]

Wow it came out beautiful 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you! 😊

[@justabystander3897]

That's a nice paint job great video wish you were close to me I would let you do my cars love the matte black

[@LakesideAutobody]

Matte black like that does look smooth for sure. Looks great on 4x4s and stuff like that.

[@mistervacation23]

What I like to have is, Vantablack, known for being one of the darkest substances available, absorbs 99.965% of visible light.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Interesting....

[@coquibunny8797]

👏👍 nice job.

[@andytiner7989]

Awesome work brother

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks ✌️

[@minanmahmudmunna966]

Looks awesome dude☺️☺️

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - glad you like it :)

[@x19LUCA86x]

awesome result

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you - thanks for watching Luca :)

[@peanut71968]

Looks good!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - have a good 4th :)

[@shimagaijin3319]

Great work, looks great! I love how you get professional results with the setup you have. I don't know how you keep over spray off your shop tools ;) If you haven't made one already I would be interested in a deep dive discussion about paint ratio's. For example if a paint is say 4:2:1 (paint reducer, hardener) and you decide to add more reducer say 4:3:1 do you also have to compensate adding more hardener because you added more reducer? Gun setup, needle choice, fan pattern, etc etc. Keep up the good work.

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can always add the reducer to your liking - you don't have to add more hardener. i.e. if the paint:hardener ratio is 4:1, it stays 4:1 no matter the amount of reducer. I'll do a video on that exact topic - thanks for asking that question. Have a good week end :)

[@mustangnotch]

I have been watching a lot of your videos this weekend. Can't wait to get started on my project now. Thanks and have you every worked with a shrinking disc?

[@LakesideAutobody]

No but I've heard of this thing - I'll give it a try and make a video on it maybe. Thanks for the comment and the support :)

[@antimpala1]

Great video man! keep it going I love it!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks my friend. I appreciate that :)

[@antimpala1]

No problem I was already to pay my car silver Until I seen this video 😀 How much of that paint do you think I would need to paint a 1969 Mercury Marquis convertible?

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@antimpala1 1 gallon. Check out these flat colors too. tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint I'm liking the satin colors - looks real nice on older hot rods and custom cars.

[@stephenmassey2682]

Looks good from that distance. I was looking for him to move in closer for burs and cat scratches. 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Miraculously there was not much dust specks at all in this job - got lucky on this one :)

[@mr.junithygarage9529]

nice broo.. Thanks broo.. Support you.. from Malaysia here..

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the comment and support. Greetings from upper Michigan. Selamat berhujung minggu:)

[@superc4308]

Great job 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you! 🤗 Have a good weekend.

[@husky1232]

I never sprayed mat yet but great video thanks

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - just spray it like you spray any other paint - when it drys... voila! :)

[@electrothinkin7250]

fantastic shade, I'll do my jeep!

[@LakesideAutobody]

That would look good on a jeep for sure :)

[@mikebonham4530]

Neat! Batman would be pleased.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Good morning. Good video. I am planning on painting my Fargo flat or matt black. I was told it is harder to get a nice finish because it will give you tiger stripes for some reason. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍🍺🍁

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's not true - just make sure you spray nice even wet coats like the video demonstrates - let me know how it goes :)

[@AndysDogHouse]

@@LakesideAutobody Watch my channel now and again and see how I do. Thanks.

[@protechautoservice4683]

Turned out real nice Jerry, sounds like the old compressor was having to work to keep up with the gun though, I have the same problem...

[@LakesideAutobody]

She made it through the whole paint job - I'll post that soon. Better than me actually - it was in the high 80's that day w/ a nice amount of humidity - I was dripping sweat off my chin. Not pretty if one of those drips landed on the paint :)

[@carltruviso5081]

really nice id like to see the whole car completed

[@LakesideAutobody]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3urkmSdp99ofNU - Have a good weekend :)

[@kennethhudson8013]

Nice job

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks :)

[@aliazar5315]

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[@fernandocesarregalado6664]

Saludos desde Argentina 👋👍. Muy buen trabajo con la pintura mate 👏👏. Le consulto: la pintura mate hay q pulirla?o no es necesario?. Saludos a la distancia👍. Exitos!!muy buenos los videos.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Saludos desde Michigan. No necesitas pulirlo. Se seca así. Ten un excelente fin de semana :)

[@jpmking9635]

That looks very nice. Im going to paint my car matte red. hopefully it will be just as good ;) i was worried that little imperfections in the primer would show through but after seeing this i dont im going to have any problems. Black probably covers up better than red but mine primer is not anywhere as discolored as the one here

[@LakesideAutobody]

Both would probably show that same amount of imperfections. Just make sure your panel is dirt, dust, and lint free before your first coat. There's no fixing it after the paint has been sprayed (can't buff it out) :)

[@jpmking9635]

@@LakesideAutobody Came out pretty good but I got stripes on the hood and roof. You cant tell till you get up close to it. I got enough paint to redo it and I got a carbon mountain bike I can paint to match at the same time so I will try to kill two birds with one stone.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHezdYOIodmad5o

[@jpmking9635]

@@LakesideAutobody The car is a 1997 Volvo 850R. It was made with Porsche so its one of the fastest Volvo's made. Most people probably wouldnt paint a car like this considering it was made for safety. But my mom had them growing up so I got the coolest one. it looks better with the spoiler and side skirts on

[@jpmking9635]

@@LakesideAutobody Here is a launch of the car. I used to stunt ride a Kawasaki Ninja and i would take this car over a sportsbike.....kzbin.info5j6SP8rV3bM

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@jpmking9635 Have fun with it - I love Volvos especially the one you are talking about. I've heard they last forever :)

[@realyouth5273]

Hey jerry u the best bro keep up the great work

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Asife - I appreciate the support :)

[@realyouth5273]

I have a mat black Honda civic hatchback wanna put it in the mat black but am wondering my mind if I can spray can it are spray it like how u do in the video

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@realyouth5273 Practice a a scrap fender or coffee cans. If you can spray 1 panel nicely, you can spray a whole car :)

[@realyouth5273]

@@LakesideAutobody I can use the information in the discretion and buy everything

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@realyouth5273 That's good - let me know if you have any more questions :)

[@samanosukeakechi4388]

Very cool, how did you prepare with the sanding part? What steps did you take? I'm sanding my hood, and want to get it right. Any suggestions would be great!

[@LakesideAutobody]

The hood was DA sanded with 240 grit. You can DA sand with anything from 220-320 grit. All the edges were scuffed - www.amazon.com/7447-Scotch-Brite-General-Purpose/dp/B00HHN4GPS/ref=asc_df_B00HHN4GPS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241980288690&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2635431192438631073&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev= Hope that helps out - let me know how it goes for you :)

[@Boom-eo8ht]

That came out beautiful, did you use a clear coat or some kind of protectant after?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Nothing afterwards. Just be careful cleaning it. You can wash it like you normally wash a car but no buffing, waxing, rubbing, etc. Don't want to accidentally shine it :)

[@user-hr8po6rr2c]

Hello Mr Lakeside Auto Body, ( I just Subbed to your channel ) This is going to be my first time completing a whole project start to finish on my own I'm not Nervous but it's a lot riding on this job this could be my Signature ___________________ I'm going to drop a few pics in your inbox check them out I'll also send you a pic of the end result This is Exactly what I needed thanks Right now I'm working on a 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT 6 Speed he reck it so not only did I have to take it apart but I got to put it back together he wants the Matte Black, the Front Bumber cover, Hood, Roof, Trunk, and Wing, So far I have broken it down, I've done all the body work and I got it her slicker then cats whiskers,

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thank you my friend :)

[@jammin1881]

Dammmm! At first I was like...... Matt black?!? It looks kick arse when it was shiny!!! Then that end result

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - I'd like to do a dirt bike or side x side in that same paint. Thanks for watching and the comment :)

[@vladpierre2694]

If you were painting the whole car would you still do each part separately (while the other parts are covered?) Or would you cover the wheels and windows, and paint everything together?

[@LakesideAutobody]

For a whole car - yes, you would cover the wheels, tape off the windows, trim, etc. and paint everything together. In my garage which is small you may see me paint individual panels sometimes but that is for video purposes or if I'm working on a large truck where I literally have to paint it in sections because the ends of the vehicle are too close to the walls. Hope that answers your questions :)

[@mexinumba1]

Do you have to add a protective clear coat? or is it just paint good enough against weather and other factors?

[@LakesideAutobody]

That paint is good enough. It's automotive grade paint.

[@RecklessRegal]

How does this single stage hold up to finger prints? Every time I've had a matte finish it was impossible to get rid of them without reshooting it.

[@LakesideAutobody]

This brand held up well - I ended up selling the car after about a year but for the time I owned and washed it, it washed up just fine. I know what you mean about the prints but after washing it was fine. There is a bit of a sheen to it so that may be why - if it's too flat, it may end up being tough to get rid of the prints. Hope that helps :)

[@dannysuru]

that looks amazing!! So you don't need a clear coat??

[@LakesideAutobody]

No and it's held up very well so far. I've been driving the car and it sits out in the hot sun - looks the same every time you wash it.

[@avrc9285]

Got to be honest, i was not expecting such result.. awesome. I have a couple of small scratches on my matte black motorcycle tank and was looking for some sort of "touch-up" pen to correct this .. you can not even feel the scratches but once seen them once you notice always, any recommendations on which pens to use or to avoid ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sorry my friend, I can't really give you any good recommendations. If there is a touch up pen with the color you need, I would go with a name brand that can be trusted or one that gets a lot of + reviews. Sorry I couldn't be of more help :)

[@avrc9285]

@@LakesideAutobody no worries, thanks for your reply!

[@darrenjones9180]

Someone donate this man a booth; he’s a pro

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - I appreciate that :)

[@mreightytwenty8709]

Mate i was always taught to start a bonnet spray starting from one side going to the middle then coming back to the middle then going to the other edge. You get no dry edge in the middle of the bonnet...Cheers

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm not sure if I'm getting it correct. Would one side get double spray or would you do the first one to the middle sort of light?

[@mreightytwenty8709]

Start at one side, spray to the middle, then go around and start spraying from the middle to the outer edge, that way your leaving your wet edge behind you.. Cheers

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@mreightytwenty8709 Thanks - that clears it up.

[@mickholgate3347]

same for me, was going to ask why Jerry started in the middle. Not too bad for matte paint, but for clear 2k will show a dry edge everytime, unless you are using a very slow hardener and reducer. Check this one out, might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJzSY5mio7SCp9k

[@thomaslittera3395]

I learned that 50 years ago when I was 16 years old....auto body ...master...???

[@5.56Chronicles]

Great video. I’m currently restoring a 77 Shovelhead and was thinking a matte brown would be nice. My question is I would follow the same steps regardless of color? And I know that automotive paint has its own protection but could a spray a flat or satin clear to bury some pinstripe work?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - same steps regardless of the color. Yes you can spray the flat or satin clear to bury the pinstripe work - as long as it is automotive grade.

[@5.56Chronicles]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks for the information.

[@rifleman7313]

I know that keeping a black car clean in general is more difficult than say a silver, white, or any other color. Does matte paint especially matte black further add to this difficulty? I was also wondering if there matte white paints? I like the idea of subdued/steath paints unless of course it would make keeping the car clean a struggle. However I have no idea if it does or not. Thanks in advance for any advice or answers. Regards

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's bunch of matte colors - tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint I think it's easier to keep light colors clean or at least they look cleaner. It's hard to keep matte black and shiny black clean - they just tend to show every speck of dust, bugs, bird stuff, etc.

[@kseries20-24only]

@Lakeside Autobody Is there a clear coat matte as well, or do you just spray enough coats of base?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Just spray enough of the base. I think there is a clear coat matte though :)

[@Misteryx5]

i am new to this stuff but dont you have to apply clearcoat to finish it off like with regular basecoat? or does this ruin the matte look?

[@LakesideAutobody]

There is single stage and base coat / clear coat. This is a single stage paint thus, no need for clear. Single stage is like a spray bomb can of paint - goes on shiny and stays shiny - no need for clear. BC/CC - color goes on dull - needs clear to shine. Hope that makes sense - Jerry

[@stevenstval9948]

Heyyyy. This video was amazing! It is difficult finding the products though. Cant find any of them. Also, what kind of spray gun do you use?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's some matte paint - tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint?gclid=CjwKCAjw5_GmBhBIEiwA5QSMxEDuUbQSZ4cf60RHlIlFT0Umb0hPO6AIE08PnqzquqBThHSRCkP6JBoCHt4QAvD_BwE On that job I used an HVLP gun from MATCO Tools but you can use any gun from Harbor Freight, etc. HF has some good guns - even the cheap purple gun sprays great :)

[@wingandhog]

I live in the Southwest USA. On average, how does this paint hold up from fading? Would I need to apply some sort of matte clear coat to have this last 10+ years? I want to paint my old Harley this spring. I am looking for a matte, just not sure if I want to keep my bike black or go with another color option. (Choices, choices 🤔)

[@LakesideAutobody]

This paint is urethane automotive paint so I think you'll be fine - you don't need a clear coat. There are other companies that make this same type of paint that are more $ if you want to make sure it holds up :)

[@davidtomalty41]

I have a problem I can use some advice on. I’ve done some bodywork that I am very happy with the outcome, thanks to your tutorials, but parts of the car has had previously been painted. I suspect that it is lacquer about 20 years old and I can’t feather the edges it keeps gumming up. I’ll drop down a couple of grits start again slower speed and bang gum again! How do I get out of this muck! Paint in these area’s is checked and cracked. David

[@LakesideAutobody]

The only cure for that is a bondo hog with 36-40 grit on it and strip it all off. I've run into that before and it's a real bummer. Here's the tool - www.amazon.com/s?k=Ingersoll+Rand+328B+Heavy+Duty+Air+Geared+Orbital+Sander+-+8-Inch+Pad&i=tools&ref=nb_sb_noss There's other ways to strip paint but this is my preferred method if you only have to do a few panels. Hope that helps :)

[@davidtomalty41]

Lakeside Autobody yes thanks for getting back so quickly.

[@tthams73]

Use a wider fan pattern

[@edgardoarroyo7418]

I just got my hood paint in satin black but theres some particles on the paint. How should I sand those areas to remove those particles and bring back the same black satine shine without over doing the rest of the hood. Thank you!

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can't. All you can do is wet sand it and paint it again. All of the dust in a paint job is already on the panel when you begin painting. That's why I feel for the dust as shown in this video - lots of folks laugh at that but it's why this hood turned out dust free. What ever method you choose, you have to make sure there's ZERO dust on the panel when you begin painting. With shiny paint it's a bit different as you can cut and buff - not satin or flat paints - Jerry

[@SP-ig3vs]

If you dont have an air compressor to dry and blow off the dust, what is the second best thing???

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good question.... how about a shop vac with the hose on the out let part. I guess you could just wash the car too - when you're ready to paint, take it outside and squirt it off, dry it, and paint it :)

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

Light to medium coat *Does heavy coat*

[@tommymac851]

Looks amazing Jerry. Can i get that matt black paint in Ontario 🇨🇦 bud.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm sure you can somewhere. I get it from a local Auto Value auto parts store - I couldn't find it for sale online. Maybe one of your auto parts stores carry the brand. Glad you liked it - have a good weekend :)

[@justinshields4216]

So urethane single stage then?.. great results for a single stage.. would love the link to that product!

[@LakesideAutobody]

This is great paint really but you do have to reduce it with some medium urethane reducer. Mix ratio is 4 parts paint to 1 part hardener to 2-3 parts urethane reducer. Here's that link and I will post the video showing this paint next week. tcpglobal.com/pages/acrylic-urethane-paint

[@whitemorphius4496]

Any particular reason you didn’t come across it with a side to side coat rather than an up down? I’m spraying via electrostatic and having some tiger stripe issues, only did 2 coats i now see you need at least three nice heavy coats. will apply this technique this week thanks!

[@LakesideAutobody]

No reason. Just used to doing it that way. Tiger stripes sometimes happen if your pattern is too wide and the ends of the pattern are heavier than the middle or vice versa. Too fix that you can give it a drop coat or mist coat on your last heavy coat like this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3imoYBseNybmJI Basically, you crop dust it to even it out or even any metallic flakes which there were none in this case but it still has the same effect :)

[@whitemorphius4496]

Thank you 🙏

[@redbaron2448]

Was that Single Stage or did you put flat Clearcoat on it

[@LakesideAutobody]

Single stage so you do have to make sure your surface is really dust free. What dust is on the panel when you start will be there when it dries.

[@Bzapp725]

So can you actually buff on that or do you have to leave whatever nibs are in it?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Awesome question! Unfortunately you have to leave whatever nibs are in it. However, that hood came out with no dust because of the method I demonstrated on making sure the dust is eliminated before spraying. You won't get fish eyes if your hands are clean and dry - that's more of a "book" thing. 99% of the nibs and dust you get in a paint job is from dust that's on the panel prior to painting it - not from the shop, the floor, cracks etc. Hope that helps :)

[@mommadukes7010]

Nice

[@markd4838]

Hey Jerry, is the color actually black... it looks sort of grey/silver which I am looking for. So I am looking for this effect in light grey ot dark silver and was wondering if the color used here would work... Thx... Mark

[@LakesideAutobody]

No - this is absolutely black. It probably looks that way because of the light and because it's not shiny :)

[@britjamaine9229]

Looks good. I might paint my whole bronco this way. It doesn’t shine as it is and I like it.

[@LakesideAutobody]

It does look nice that way :)

[@datafusionspecialists8027]

Looks awesome!! Would it take a gallon or more (urethane matte black paint auto body master) to paint a Yukon XL??

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - one gallon should do it. Make sure it's dust free before spraying - you can't wet sand and buff. Watch the part on how I got it dust free. Use a tack cloth a couple of times to make sure :)

[@datafusionspecialists8027]

Awesome. Thanks

[@jasonhardin6851]

So to keep a matte finish would you spray any kind of protectant clear coat or anything? I’m wanting to do this to my motorcycle but I don’t want the paint to chip or anything. Thanks

[@LakesideAutobody]

You don't need a protective clear. This particular brand of matte black is automotive urethane paint with a hardener so it's made to withstand the sun, use, etc. Eastwood, TCP Global, Nason and other companies carry the same thing - it's just going to be a matter of choice at that point. What you want to spend, what's available in your area etc. Let me know how it goes for you. That would look real nice on a motorcycle.

[@jasonhardin6851]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@davididuarte281]

Whats the exact mix per ratio that you use on this video? I love the color. I'm adding orange ghost pearl on the urethane and see how it comes out. But could you please give me the exact mix

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's in the description - no big deal if you missed it - I should mention that in the video :)

[@davididuarte281]

Got thanks Great video

[@Cresacall]

I would like to use this technique to paint my teams football helmets. Do you think the paint would hold well on polycarbonate?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Absolutely - just have to get some spray bomb plastic primer - maybe at the auto parts store.

[@zakibird]

Are you spraying the whole car like this or are you doing racing stripes?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I kept the hood black and sprayed the car the original fire red peal - It turned out real nice (I think). I left it just how it came out - didn't buff it out or anything. I'll upload that video next week. Have a good 4th :)

[@brokenforevermore1107]

How much would you charge to do an entire SUV? Is there any protection for the natural elements as well?

[@LakesideAutobody]

This is automotive paint so yes it does have protection from sun, ultraviolet rays, and other elements. I am focused on making videos right now but a body shop would charge anywhere from maybe 1000 on up depending on condition of the original paint and body. Urethane satin black automotive paint is a bit cheaper to spray though 'cause 1) it's black and 2) it's single stage (does not need a clear coat) so you may get a decent price somewhere.

[@db1504]

Whats the time between coats? Are you going from 1st coat to the next and so on without time in between?

[@LakesideAutobody]

15 minutes. A good rule of thumb though is when it gets tacky dry, you're ready for another coat. i.e. summer it dries faster so you don't have to wait as long.

[@db1504]

@@LakesideAutobody last question... can I apply a clear coat (matte finish) on top of that black matte. Do they even sell a matte clear coat for an extra layer of protection or do you think it’s a waste of money and time to apply it ?

[@eksine]

I'm learning how to paint too, but it looks like you're not consistent with your spray pattern, you jump around a lot and I didn't see much spraying inside the hood scoop, but than all of a sudden at the end the panel looks perfect even though the first 2 coats were really uneven coverage. and it looks like you're spraying too far back. your paint comes out good so I'm trying to figure out if we were being tricked or if it even matters how basecoat is put on?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're not being tricked. If you spray in a booth you can see a lot better therefore put it on wetter without worry - you can see EXACTLY how it's going on - which you need to do. If you are in a garage with poor lighting you change your technique a bit to avoid runs or super wet areas. Basically I shoot a coat by feel and now that is a bit wet, all I have to do is go over it again and hit any dry spots. Don't let these guys fool you on the internet/tv/magazines. You have to paint in the way that works for you, your gun, your paint, your garage, your compressor, on and on. BTW the distance from the panel came from getting used to spraying single stage metallic paints a lot in the 80's By spraying from a distance you get less mottling as it would even out the flakes better (think crop dusting) - for me at least - some one else maybe not. Depends again on a lot of things. Please - ask as many questions as you want even if they seem real simple - Jerry

[@eksine]

@@LakesideAutobody thank you I will keep it in mind, I'll subscribe, thanks for the explanations. I can relate to spraying it your own way because the technique I'm using best suits me too. I use 17 PSI, a tekna prolite and 4-6" away using a massive amount of overlap and a quick speed. that also seems to reduce mottling because all I practice with is metallic base coat and mottling is a major problem for me. not any more, now my biggest problem is dirt even in my homemade spray booth

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@eksine I'm telling you my friend - all the dust you get in your paint job is already on the car when you begin to paint - finally learned that after about five years in the trade trying millions of different things - wetting the floor, engine bay, etc. Watch this video for dust removal part - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl6tqoWYj8uMqbc Don't fret spraying your base coat a bit on the dry side - being too wet tends to get the mottling going. Keep me updated on projects my friend - love to hear the stories - success or failure :) We all fail - a lot! Jerry

[@abhishek17.04]

Is needed to finish it with 2 coats of matt clear coat ??

[@LakesideAutobody]

No clear coat needed :)

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

What kinda compressor do you use? Do you have a pic of it? I have a 30 Gal. But for some reason I get a shit ton of water. I did purchase an Oil Cooler, Braided PTFE Hose, and a Couple Oil/Water Extracting Filters that I haven’t installed yet. But your compressor sounds smaller then a 30 Gal? Just wondering what’s going on with mine. But hopefully what I just told you will work. Thanks Bud.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Sears / Craftsman 106.173840 1hp, twin cyl, 110v Here's a video on those types of compressors - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2TQmnSFl7SXjLs I drain my compressor after every use/day and use one of these when spraying paint www.harborfreight.com/disposable-inline-moisture-filter-68224.html hope that helps :)

[@wdcj1949]

How does the Air get out without a spray booth? Not a body person

[@lcar9871]

Sounds like you are having an issue with water vapor. If your compressor is running hot, especially on humid days, it will make a ton of water. The water is exiting your compressor as water vapor, which will go right through most water/oil separators filters, so you need to condense it. First, make sure your compressor isn't tight to a wall, under a bench etc. Air needs to circulate around it. I know one guy who has his in a little 3-sided shed off the back of his garage. Second is piping. I have about 70 feet of 3/4" iron pipe between my compressor and the water separator/regulator. Any water vapor exiting my compressor gets cooled into droplets and is caught in the separator. You can run pipe along the ceiling or, if the garage is small, build it radiator-style, up-down-up-down-up-down on a wall. Be sure to add a drain valve. Here's a link that may help: www.tptools.com/Modular-Metal-Piping-Kits,2035.html?b=s*air+line+diagram Note: Like Jerry, I also use a disposable plastic air filter at the gun, just in case...

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@wdcj1949 I have the garage door open with a fan blowing out - it clears out in about 10 minutes

[@kyngapex6928]

What kind of clear would u use to keep it matte

[@LakesideAutobody]

I would trust this clear from Eastwood but there probably are others - Eastwood Premium Matte Acrylic Urethane Rat Rod Flat Clear Topcoat Paint 4:1 - www.eastwood.com/

[@automotiverevival2943]

Panel wipe not your hand stoops and oils from skin. Clean job from a garage

[@LakesideAutobody]

You wont get a dust free job if you just use the panel wipe - I promise. Never any fish eyes from doing it this way and always dust free jobs. The dust you get in your paint job is dust that's already on the panel - not from anywhere else - really.

[@antimpala1]

How do you question something you just seen work with your own 2 eyes 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@dirtyaznstyle4156]

Lol panel wipe it after if it makes you feel better

[@brittneycain1832]

I went to paint school and have my PPG certification this is wrong. Your suppose to use degreaser or alcohol to clean the panel. Then tack it off with a tack cloth and blower if you want. I tack again afterwards just to make sure nothing was floating in the air.

[@govindsaini5795]

My bike color is metalic matte black. How I can remove scratch on my bike?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Wet sand it with 1200 grit and buff it just like this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3urkmSdp99ofNU It's single stage metallic and I had to wet sand and buff the deck lid or trunk lid. You can see pictures of it at the very end of the video (quarter was not buffed for comparison)

[@roderriusdavis129]

Have u ever and can you do the same with a canned matte black paint

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes you can do the same with spray bomb - just make sure you have enough cans to keep it smooth and wet.

[@chriszablocki2460]

Neutral.

[@sll-tt6bj]

Looks really good how durable is the paint and how do you keep up with it

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's very durable. It is 2K urethane automotive paint. It will look like this for years with no maintenance at all just wash it. Don't polish or buff it though as it will can look more shiny - just wash like you would wash satin or flat black wheels.

[@sll-tt6bj]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks for the reply Does that brand come in satin?

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@sll-tt6bj This matte black is sort of like satin. I really couldn't explain the difference between matte and satin. Flat is flat - dry and really no sheen at all. Jerry

[@sll-tt6bj]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks Jerry

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@sll-tt6bj You're welcome :)

[@dinot71]

It looks great. I want to paint my motorcycle the same way. Can you tell us where you bought the paint from? Online?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I bought it from a local Auto Value Parts Store - they carry the Autobody Master line of products - here's there catalog autobodymaster.com/plugins/tech_manual.pdf Not sure if you have a store that carries the exact thing. If you can't find it, check out this paint - tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint

[@dinot71]

May I also ask you if there is a special type of primer I should use on a ABS motorcycle fairing?

[@davididuarte281]

Any recommendations in where I can obtain this product. I can't find it

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's some paint that would work the same or even better: tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint

[@davididuarte281]

Wow I checked the website for tpcglobal. I'm going to try it. Thanks man . Very helpful

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@davididuarte281 Let me know how it works for you :)

[@CCPW_chicago]

Couple questions.. Once you get dirt in your final product, it's there to stay, correct? And, I don't see a lot of dirt in your paint job... what are some of your techniques to eliminate this? I'm amazed!! Great job

[@LakesideAutobody]

True - once you get dirt you're done. The dust you get in your paint job is the dust that's on the panel before you spray the 1st coat. In other words it doesn't come from the floor, the ceiling, outside, etc. If you don't make sure every speck of dust is off the hood before spraying then you'll have dust in your paint job. Watch as I blow the dust and wipe with my bare hand at the same time - don't stop that process till you feel nothing but clean smooth surface. Final step is wipe with tack cloth then paint. People will say you are going to get fish eyes but I never do and have used this process in body shops all my life. As a review: Wipe clean w/ wax and grease remover, blow and wipe clean with clean dry hand, wipe with tack cloth, paint - Hope that helps - let me know if it does, I'd love to hear how it goes - Jerry

[@flight6.690]

How does this matte hold up to UV exposure

[@LakesideAutobody]

Excellent - the car has sat outside all summer in the hot sun and looks exactly the same as the day I painted it. It is an auto quality paint so it should hold up for a lot of years. I plan on keeping the car for a year or two so we'll see - I think it'll be fine though.

[@greggdionne5813]

Do you have info for a satin black?

[@LakesideAutobody]

This company sells good products if you can't find the paint used in this video -tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint Auto Body Master Matte Black was used on this hood - bought from the local Auto Value Parts :)

[@Semiautosoplaya]

How much did you sand it down before paint

[@LakesideAutobody]

Just till it's smooth. You can DA sand your hood with anything from 220-320 and you should be fine

[@robsem1]

I'm thinking of painting my 2008 ford expedition. Where can I find the correct paint and how much should I get

[@robsem1]

And which brand paint gun do u suggest

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@robsem1 The paint code will be on a sticker (driver's door jamb?) - lower left hand corner it will say EXT PNT then a #. You can get the paint mixed at a local auto parts store that carries auto body supplies. For a great cheap gun that will spray just fine, you can give this one a try - www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-hvlp-gravity-feed-air-spray-gun-62300.html?_br_psugg_q=spray+gun Here's an older video using it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqirdYCZebyJsLM

[@robsem1]

@Lakeside Autobody hey thanks for the quick response! I'm actually looking to paint it matte black like in ur video not the original paint. Where can I find the one u used there and how much would u say I need

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@robsem1 I got it from a local Auto Value Auto Parts store that carries auto body supplies. I'm not sure where else you can find it. Another paint co that would work for you is - tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint TCP Global is trustworthy :)

[@wenstafford1791]

How are you not transferring oil from your hands onto the surface of the hood? A tack cloth is not going to remove any oils left from your skin. Or are you not concerned about your bare skin touching the surface? A lot of "professional" painters consider that taboo. Just curious.

[@LakesideAutobody]

A lot of "professional" painters in magazine, internet, and blogs. In a shop though your hands are always bone dry, there is no oils on a body mans hands or a painter. They're using thinners, wax and grease removers, working with fine dust, etc. You are always touching your work (have to) but you keep good shop habits - no eating, using hand lotion, working on mechanical stuff, etc.

[@cristianrivera2517]

How long do you thing it will last?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Should last quite long - it's activated urethane automotive paint :) Sold the car already though so....

[@djsuretay1]

Hey do they make a Matt blue

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - tcpglobal.com/pages/hot-rod-flatz-paint

[@darnelleoutlaw5001]

Yeah i always use my bare hand to whip away dust off my car when im preparing it for paint...

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's good - you can touch your body work any time as long as you keep good clean body shop habits. No eating, mechanical work, spraying oils/silicones, oiling tools/compressor, etc. 👍 You're hands will always be dusty and dry :)

[@danielstoicamusic]

How long would this paint job last?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Forever. It's urethane automotive paint - at least longer than we're alive for sure 😊

[@carswithalexandru]

hey, where can I get that paint? a link or something?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I get it at a local Auto Value Auto Parts Store. Here's a link to Auto Value stores in your area - www.autovalue.com/parts-catalog/nationwide-locator.php If you can't find this brand you can use any type of matte/flat black urethane from other companies - they're all very similar :)

[@carswithalexandru]

@@LakesideAutobody thank you for answering, you’re a nice guy 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@carswithalexandru Thanks Chiri - I usually get to the questions 1-2 times a day so feel free to ask any ?s you have. Have a great week and thanks for the kind words my friend :)

[@5.0Licks]

Does primer matter or just no primer on matte colors?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can use primer under it. You can use matte colors over properly prepared OEM paint, primer, or sealer and it's going to look the same. Hope that answers your ? 😊

[@5.0Licks]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks so much 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@5.0Licks You're welcome Alex - have a good weekend :)