How to use: Spray Max 1K Spot Blender + Honest Review

[@dthetruckguy1499]

Thanks for sharing your work. Took your advice on this one and blended the top of the door with the rest of the panel on a project car. Looked good for my first time painting 😆. Still learning

[@ariyakhamvongsa3396]

Awesome video! I need to paint 3 spots and then blend in the paint. If it comes out 75% of what you did I am winning. Thank you for the the tip about heavy clear where you started and light where it needs to blend in with the existing clear coat. Then reverse it with the spot blender heavy where they meet and lighter blender at the top.

[@6thGearGarage]

This video was my first time ever using the product. It's easy to use- you got this!

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

Just the how to and review video I needed. Thanks :)

[@6thGearGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wildcatchigga11]

Love the colour

[@HEADBANGRR]

Good review thank you. I might just order this spot blender. It's probably cheaper than what they're selling at the local paint store.

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah I would think so. Local auto paint stores are more expensive, but the guys behind the counter have great advice.

[@warwick4763]

Plenty of good advice and action well done 👍

[@regconrad7783]

The video I was looking for Thanks Man want to touch up some clear on my boat didn’t know you could get it I spray can

[@gene2200]

Tried it, average rattle can paint. Auto paint store near me, Florissant Auto Paint has clear in a can with a button on bottom that releases a hardner, good for few hrs on small jobs. Forget the name but it works great, good as mixing some up and using a gun

[@6thGearGarage]

This is not a clear coat, but blender to mix new clear coat with the old factory clear coat- more like a special mix of paint thinners. Spray Max makes a 2k clear that has the button in the bottom that you describe. It's good stuff.

[@gene2200]

@@6thGearGarage that's what they have I do believe, good stuff!

[@regularguyfixes3142]

So this was my wife's first car. Burgundy 88 Acura Legend. 5 Speed 24 Valve. Smooth Shift. Super fast, smooth ride.

[@6thGearGarage]

It's such a well built car. I bet there would be a lot more around here is it weren't for rust.

[@regularguyfixes3142]

@@6thGearGarage her lifters were ticking like a Diesel by the time we sold it. But at the time she had the nicest car around for a high School girl in the 90s. The seats were some of the softest leather as well.

[@giannagorgg1156]

Was my first car also

[@HEADBANGRR]

You should do a video similar to this one but INSTEAD using the spot blender TO BLEND PAINT. Great info thank you

[@ThanhBui1]

Very clear instructional video, easy to follow, awesome!

[@JD-wm4uv]

Really nice tutorial

[@wild8757]

What made you decide to use grit 800 up to 2000 when the TDS sheets say to use 2000- 4000 grit?

[@6thGearGarage]

That’s the range I used for the rest of the car, so I already had the paper on hand.

[@benchod3576]

Do you let the clear coat dry before spraying the spot blender?

[@6thGearGarage]

No, I only waited about a minute. As soon as the cleat had been sprayed, I set the gun down and picked up the can of spot blender.

[@jameshaney4494]

Its PVC pipe cement in a spray. Its melts the old clear into the new.

[@finecrazygunz]

Is it the same as the 2k? I know the 2k mixes and gets hard. Idk if this 1k will fade like regular spray paint clear

[@6thGearGarage]

No this is a completely different product, it's not a clear coat, just a blender for blending clears

[@lilfendiiofficialpage]

Can you use blend spray on the color coat to blend the new color with the old color and then use it again on the clear coat to blend the new clear with the old clear? Or is it better to just leave the new color alone and use the blender on the clear coat edges?

[@6thGearGarage]

I have only used it to blend clear and I'm not sure if the manufacturer recommends it for color.

[@lilfendiiofficialpage]

Do you let the color dry then add the clear coat and while the clear coat is wet you add the blender?

[@6thGearGarage]

Yes that is what I did.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

Nice! Do you know if the blender can be used to blend base coat? Gonna try a spot repair w/ metallic silver which is notoriously hard to blend. Thanks.

[@6thGearGarage]

That's going to be tough to do because of the flake in the silver. I think it would show. I'm not sure it's made for basecoats, but I'm interested to know if you can get it to work!

[@Christian-dg9qt]

So for the C-pillar you could've technically sanded with 2000 grit all the way down to the gas cap and you'd be fine because you could just buff and polish the scuffed up clear coat back to life?

[@6thGearGarage]

I did a blend from 800 to 2000 because the clear coat is supposed to bond better to 800 grit. It's supposed to give it more to bite to, if that makes sense. That's why I started with 800 grit near the roof where I was clearing.

[@Christian-dg9qt]

Any original clearcoat that is sanded with 2000 grit can be buffed out and polished?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@Christian-dg9qt Yes 2000 is the minimum for polishing. for a better finish, you can sand up to 3000 or even 5000 grit

[@THETOPGLOCK]

Looks fantastic. But is there not still a tape line at the body line?

[@6thGearGarage]

There was a light line but I was able to wetsand/polish it out

[@ralphawaldoe]

what grit did you use to wet sand the orange peel?

[@6thGearGarage]

I used 1200, 1500, 2000 and then some polish. Here's the video on that process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTRfaJ8jZqCZtE

[@jasonanwar2510]

do you think it will be able to fix one part of a hood, and use this thing to blend new paint with the old one?

[@6thGearGarage]

It sure will, just be sure to sand and blend it properly 👍

[@truthurtzjc]

So how long did you wait until you cut & buffed the fresh paint job? Great video btw🤟

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I waited a week, but 24 hrs is usually good enough if the temps are warm. After a while the paint will harden more which means more sanding.

[@TREKLlN]

Do you use the blender when the clear is still freshly laid or do i need to let the clear sit?

[@6thGearGarage]

It was right after I sprayed the clear.

[@korsion]

Can you blend Acrylic lacquer into 2k clear using this product?

[@6thGearGarage]

I would contact spray max, as I am unsure about successfully blending those two.

[@korsion]

@@6thGearGarageThanks for the reply!

[@jamieroseman4429]

If I was repairing a very small (like almost head of a pencil size) paint chip on a 2k clear paint job, could I simply fill the chip in with the color coat, and then that dries, use this 1k spot blender as the clear coat itself?

[@6thGearGarage]

The spot blender is more like a thinner than an actual clear, So I would not use it that way. After the color dries, I'd spray some clear into a cap and use a tiny brush to cover the color. Duplicolor makes a touch up pen called All-in-1 that has the color and the clear, with a tiny foam brush to apply it.

[@danbaumann8273]

Nice car. Worth the effort. Problems with dust in the paint or overspray in the garage? Always wonder about that with these paint at home videos. Looks good though.

[@6thGearGarage]

Yeah I had some imperfections, but I was able to wet sand them all out in the next video. It looked great when it was all done.

[@thegentlemansmith5411]

they say spray the floor with water before painting it helps with dust kicking up

[@6thGearGarage]

@@thegentlemansmith5411 I've done that, but was also told it can increase the humidity in the garage.

[@krisreader117]

Great video Great work enjoyed happy I joined 😀

[@Ty-tie_FTW]

Thank you!

[@6thGearGarage]

You're welcome!

[@pierome9]

Can i use Spray -1K Clear Acrylic 368 0058 and 1K Spot Blender 368 0093 to Repair existing Clear that has a few rusty spots to be fix, thank you Teacher

[@6thGearGarage]

I would call/email someone that works for Spray Max and ask for a sure answer. I'm just a guy that paints once in a while.

[@bertone83]

So, you use the spot blender when the clear coat is still wet, right?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@bertone83 yes 👍

[@dkevvv]

I purchased the SprayMax 1K 368 0093 on line. When I shook the H out of the can, there wasn't any rattle inside. Did I get a bad can or does this blender NOT have a rattle mixer inside the can?

[@6thGearGarage]

I don't think it has a ball inside, since it's pretty much just a paint thinner with some clear. There's no pigment to mix.

[@dkevvv]

You are correct. I went to a paint store and checked another can of blender, no shaker.@@6thGearGarage

[@dajahvue]

U think this work for single stage as well?

[@6thGearGarage]

I've only heard of it being used on clear coats.

[@thebeddoctor4273]

Do you apply the blender when the clear is still wet?

[@6thGearGarage]

Yes, apply it right after applying the clear

[@thebeddoctor4273]

After the first coat of clear, last coat or after every coat of clear?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@thebeddoctor4273 After the last coat of clear The video shows all the steps in order.

[@thebeddoctor4273]

@@6thGearGarage thank you. I did watch it. Just wanted to be sure.

[@zanewatkins9462]

Excellent video! How long did you wait after spraying clear before you sprayed the blender?

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! It was within a couple of minutes. I finished, set the gun down, and grabbed the rattle can. I shook it well before the clear coat, so I only had to shake it quickly right before spraying.

[@thegentlemansmith5411]

@@6thGearGarage just confirming you laid all your clear coats down and did one pass with the blend?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@thegentlemansmith5411 Yes, that is correct.

[@franklaramer5233]

Whats the best grit of sandpaper to use on the blending section, some like you prefer 2000 , some 1500 other 800 , but some even 3000 to 5000 grit, some say they use finer because they can see the scratches under the blender section is that true ??

[@6thGearGarage]

Yes you can go finer than 2000. 2000 is the minimum but professional paint jobs and show quality paint jobs can go from 3000 and higher like you mentioned.

[@mikedodd9294]

are you supposed to let it flash and then apply the blender, or apply the blender as is/during flashing? Also some videos say use blender before and others like you say after. Is there an official way?

[@6thGearGarage]

I'm unsure if there is an official way to do it, or if it can be done both ways. I did it right after applying the clear and it worked well, so I'll probably try it again that way next time.

[@owendowling5639]

Is it 2K clearcoat you are using? Would this work with 1K clear polyurethane?

[@6thGearGarage]

I think it would work with 1k or 2k, but you may want to ask the manufacturer, as I have only used it with 2k clear..

[@clayton203]

Hey dude,,I got some little bullet size hole in the side of this Toyota bed,,they were little rust holes,,thinkn about trying to fix them and put some paint on it, what would b the best way to do this in your opinion,,do you have a video or some advice,,thanks

[@6thGearGarage]

hey can you email me some pics? [e-mail]

[@clayton203]

@@6thGearGarage I will but it may take me a bit,,we are iced in down here at the moment,,

[@clayton203]

@@6thGearGarage there is a channel gill rod shop,,he uses lead,,check it out and tell me what you think if you get time,,I sent you an email,,with a pic

[@6thGearGarage]

@@clayton203 I've heard of old school body guys using lead but I've never tried it

[@clayton203]

@@6thGearGarage well I’m Fixn to try something,,also seen some guy using wax paper method,,watched it,,looks simple enough,,metal seems pretty thick and rigid,,

[@bobjohnson205]

I just yesterday got a piss-poor paint match from a local automotive paint store. The aerosol can of paint that they specially mixed for me using the paint code on the vehicle was nowhere near the colour of the original paint that was on the vehicle. Unfortunately, I didn't realize just how bad a match it was until after I used it to repair a patch on a door and after I had clearcoated over it. Is there any way that I can remove or remediate the new paint and clear application (1K Dupli-Color) without doing further damage to the original clear and paint below it? Thanks.

[@6thGearGarage]

I don't have any experience with the DC 1k clear, but I know their Prep Spray will usually remove their other paint without affecting OEM paint. I'd test in a small area first.

[@bobjohnson205]

Thanks very much for that! I will look into that.@@6thGearGarage

[@bobjohnson205]

@@6thGearGarage I was able to spray that area yesterday with the DC Prep Spray and it worked perfectly. It removed the crappy paint and 1k clear without any damage to the OEM finish below. I couldn't have hoped for a better result. Thanks very much for your reply and your expert advice. 🙂

[@6thGearGarage]

@@bobjohnson205 Yeah, they call it a Prep Spray, but it's the most aggressive degreaser I've ever used... really great for removing paint!

[@bobjohnson205]

@@6thGearGarage Yeah, for a product that is sold as a degreaser I was very surprised once I started using it how easily it removed the new base/clear from the OE base/clear without doing any harm to it. It does say on the can that it won't damage the OE paint, but it certainly quickly dissolved the new paint. Exactly what I was hoping to do. Good stuff! It will be my 'go to' degreaser (paint remover) from now on!

[@davidkhalaf1]

This spot blender is a acrylic based 1k did you have any issues when using the rubbing compound and orbital polisher? I'm only asking because I used it for a repair on a body panel. I got to go back and buff the area but it seem very soft even after 2 weeks of letting it cure. I dont want to burn through it. Also did you spray a 2k clear coat or 1k.

[@6thGearGarage]

I didn't notice any issues, but this was the first time I used the blender and I haven't used it since... so maybe I got lucky? I used a 2k clearcoat.

[@davidkhalaf1]

Thanks for the input. I'll have to be gentle when going over that area with a polisher.

[@btbd2785]

So this is not an " inner clear coat" or a "mid coat". I have watched videos where for example a person wants to paint a door panel in a Metallic black color as an example. Before the paint the panel they will spray a "clear base" or mid clear coat" on the entire door panel before painting and then clear coating. This will help to "blend the color of the door panel to the rest of the body to prevent fogging and allow the paint and metallics of the paint to blend in without having to paint into the next panel. This product seems similar but it's not correct?

[@6thGearGarage]

I have never seen it used in that way. I have only seen it used in blending clear coats.

[@btbd2785]

@6th Gear Garage Okay. I was trying to find if someone made an inner coat clear in a spray can and was wondering if this was considered an inner coat clear

[@bobhill6318]

What brand of clear did you use?

[@6thGearGarage]

It was by Sherwin Automotive

[@benkanobe7500]

Will that Blender work if I am using 2X clear?

[@6thGearGarage]

Do you mean 2K clear? If so, then yes.

[@benkanobe7500]

@@6thGearGarage I think so. This stuff: "Eastwood 2k Aerosol Spray | Clear Coat Automotive Paint Aerosol Spray". It has the activater on the bottom.

[@6thGearGarage]

@@benkanobe7500 Yeah, it should work. Spray Max also makes a great 2k clear in a can.

[@ABCDEFGHcreator]

awesome.

[@steadfastdriven4472]

Great job

[@Chrissurf]

What I can't figure out is what happened On the tape line where it's blender only.

[@J61-y4h]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@hughstratton8767]

A piller

[@tommcl8548]

👍👊

[@richardchase4019]

This can is now $54 .....let's go Brandon

[@6thGearGarage]

Wow, unbelievable!!

[@felipecifuentes1135]

Not true I got it today for 16.99😅

[@HEADBANGRR]

Judging by how you used it, it looks like you can use the spot blender very similar to a clear.