Most "UNDERRATED" clear coat gun for the price. + Hybrid air hose?

[@ToadleyBrowne]

Started in 1973 blocking out cars. Retired in 2017 as a collision repair/refinishing vocational teacher for 20 years. You have mastered the technique and would make an excellent teacher. I always wanted the collision repair industry to unionize. Insurance companies have kept wages low compared to mechanics or other similar trades. The knowledge required to do what you have demonstrated is quite high. What is the labor rate that insurance pays where you are TriggerMan? In upstate NY ours was around 52.00 per hour.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Sir! I really appreciate that man. Means a whole lot coming from an actual vocational school instructor/teacher who's actually taught guys this trade. Currently the rate is $48 per hour And I believe it's $90 for mechanical. Thank you for chiming in and welcome to the channel ♥️

[@mitchellferre1652]

I was fresh out of HS in 1988, wanted to be a mechanic but couldn't justify paying the Snap-On bill. Bought a few nice guns, worked at a body shop for 3 months after vocational school post HS. Got treated worse than a four legged animal in a slaughter house. 😅 Stuck with it for myself and now have a few hundred jobs under my belt. Learned more from KZbin from guys like Trig than school or trial and error combined. 💥👍🏼

[@thetriggerman954]

@@mitchellferre1652 awesome Mitchell. A few hundred jobs under your belt You must be one lean mean spraying machine by now 😎🙌🏽💪🏼

[@diesel34167]

Hallo dom Poland. The hour of varnishman in the USA is similar to Polish, although the GDP per capita in the USA is twice as big! Mechanics in PL earn like painters and there are queues for both. Why? Because in Europe, studies are free and almost everyone has a master's degree, and no one wants to do manual labor.

[@ajcates9136]

I am from Memphis i paint custom coaches and rvs and gel coat boats I love the channel

[@WillieDiazjr-ys6sq]

Long time watcher new subscriber. I got into the trade at 16 years old in 2005. Worked for an old school boss at busy commission shop mostly insurance work. Worked hard learned the trade and was the lead painter at 19 years old. Continuded to work hard and learn as much as I can. Shop went out of business during Covid and at 35 years old I find myself working in a shop very similar to yours. Thank you so much for showing the real world of our trade, no fancy booths, no down draft booths just real world body shop work. Being good in both situations comes from a solid foundation of the trade obviously you have that. If you can paint in one shop you can paint in any shop. Thanks for keeping it real and showing the real side of our trade. Peace from cali.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Willie, I really appreciate that. The crazy thing is I wanted to start a channel like 8 years ago but because this place was so outdated I thought people wouldn't take me serious but it it turns out to be the complete opposite the channel is more relatable to the average guy than I thought this is the real world of this trade. I kick my self in the ass every day for not following my heart and starting the channel 8 years ago. But everything is on GOD's time. And now is my time. So with GOD and all of you guys the channel will grow just like it's doing. And I'm so grateful 🙏🏼 Thank you again Willie ♥️

[@fenceacefreeze3046]

How can I tell the future

[@thetriggerman954]

@@fenceacefreeze3046 buy a crystal ball 🔮

[@fenceacefreeze3046]

That was for Willie he 30 tellen us what he's doing at 35 he's obviously got some secret talents lol

[@thetriggerman954]

@@fenceacefreeze3046 ohh 🤣🤣 well get me the winning Powerball numbers while you're at it 🙏🏽

[@mattp733i]

Man, that clear coat on that truck looks like glass. No cutting or buffing, straight from the spray gun, awesome! 😮

[@thetriggerman954]

Yeah it had very minimal peel. Few nibs in each panel and was out the door. Thank you for watching.

[@dand2907]

I’ve been painting for about 30 years now. Just watched a video of yours for the first time. I like your attitude and can learn from someone like you. Keep up the good work.

[@thetriggerman954]

They you Dand I've been painting for 28 years now and am constantly learning from guys like you as well. Welcome to the channel ❤️💪🏼

[@dand2907]

@@thetriggerman954 thanks bud!

[@robertorivera6958]

Brother TriggerMan to be honest with you ,your videos are one of the very best out there ,,,, and i mean i been in mother Russia painting shop .... Japan,,, uk ,,,, mexico,,,Australia watching THE GUNMAN ,,, and many others places around the world on youtube ,,, to learn what ever i can from you guys out there who are willing to teach people like me ,, that knows nothing about this trade ,, and i have learned from you lots of goods about painting cars ,,,, you are by far one of the best youtube painting teacher i have seen in youtube ,,, so brother yeah i am proud of your work and with the reality of what,s really going on in the paint shop ,,,, you are able to teach others ,,, just stay on track ,you are for sure blessing lots of people out there like me ,,, and because of you i have already painted few panels and bumper of my car with flowless results ,,so yeah you are hitting hard like a hammer of knowledge to people that are willing to listen and learn.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Robert, I'm honored to be mentioned amongst some of the best on KZbin I really appreciate your kind words. Feels good knowing that I'm actually helping guys learn the trade that I love. It's a true blessing. ♥️

[@Harold-si7eh]

I have told people if the color or clear coat paint is applied correctly you do not ever need to sand,cut,buff!! When applied correctly and hand protection polish applied it must bring a show quality shine or it was "Not" applied CORRECTLY!!! You PROVED IT !! GREAT JOB !!! GLORY TO GOD IN JESUS WONDERFUL NAME!❤😊

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Harold-si7eh Amen brother 🙌🏼 it is possible. Although I don't knock them all out of the park. This one was a beauty. Thank you sir. Have a blessed day 🤗

[@Choober65]

Just bought a Spectrum gun based on your video. I'm REALLY looking forward to it turning up. If my paint job turns out rubbish I know who to blame, ME because I KNOW the gun can turn out perfection, because you PROVED it could. THANKS Brother. You ROCK!

[@thetriggerman954]

It won't turn out like rubbish. You got this my man. You've been watching The Triggerman so you know what to do 😉 Thank you 😊

[@josegalindo1262]

Which one did you get, 1.7 hvlp or 1.3 hte

[@jessicaandadamlawson4979]

I am so happy that this channel is doing so well for you. I learn something new every time I watch you. I have been doing this since I was in highschool. I am 45 now. But you can never know everything. You do a great job with the explanations and you even add in what your thought process was while you are doing your craft

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. I try to explain things anyway that the average Joe can understand while also trying to put a smile on you guys face at the same time seems like it's working and it's such a Blessing 🙏🏼

[@beachcitymobile]

🥳🥳🥳CONGRATULATIONS on 5000 subs my Friend!! 🥳🥳🥳 Knew you could do it. I can see the momentum building, and now 10,000 is just around the corner. Better get the next hat on order now, so you have it when that 10,000 comes. 😉 😄😁😁 And just know that the appreciation goes both ways. WE definitely appreciate YOU too. Seriously. Thank you for all the knowledge, the laughs, and for being so chill and down to Earth. 🙏💪👍😉

[@thetriggerman954]

bEacHcItY in the house, thank you man. I appreciate you for the support from the beginning. It does feel like it's been more than 13 months I tell you that. Probably because so many hours go into each video. And I'm constantly trying to make them even better for you guys. So it's all worth it when I see the feedback ♥️ Thank you again BCM 💪🏼🙏🏼

[@Thatdontsurpriseme]

Just subscribed! I've been painting for 30 years now, I love watching people who do it exactly how they want to do it and it works. And also the commentary predicting the comments is brilliant 😂

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Thatdontsurpriseme thank you for the sub, yeah I figured beat the trolls to it then what are they gonna say 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@guillaumel3640]

5000 subscribers brother, past the halfway mark to 10k! You earned every single subscriber. This channel has taught me so much as a DYI full out amateur. Every time I see you go, you always show that every job has its own approach and you have to make that plan of attack before you start. You deal with real everyday obstacles and show how you deal to get the job done. And… nobody got anything on you for the side entertainment value 😂😂😂. Seriously brother, congratulations, you work hard for everything you’ve got and I personally appreciate it! Respect ✊

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you man I really appreciate that. I try to be original, creative, entertaining yet make sure you walk away with something from every video. I'm glad the information is coming across and it's being absorbed.

[@guillaumel3640]

@@thetriggerman954 Brother, personally the coolest and most practical trick I learnt from you was how to blend in a very tight area and using the clear base after putting down a coat of metallic base first (on a silver pickup truck you were doing). The experience that you pull out to get out of a jam or play with what you’ve got is the difference between botching something and having to start over or coming out in top. You keep it real and teach all of us that this is how it is and deal with it. I subscribed since the first month you’ve been up and watch every video and you’ve yet to disappoint. Keeping ‘em coming trigga✊

[@thetriggerman954]

@@guillaumel3640 awesome ❤️ You got it man.

[@nickcrill7718]

Positive vibes. I like that. I was wondering when you were going to get a new hat. The only big job anxiety I get is not knowing when I’ll get to go home. Finished my second blackout package today.

[@thetriggerman954]

Yea man. 5k next new hat is 10k might be another few years for that lol I've had those nights not sure when the hell you're gonna get home. Now it's 8-4 plus an hour lunch. Nooooo Stress 😬

[@nickcrill7718]

Might come quicker than you think. That’s nice I get a 30 minute lunch and I work 6-4: 30 but the latest I’ve had to stay is 8: 45.

[@Zoombiepanda-ht1lb]

I'm fascinated about automotive painting! Since I was little, I watched my father painting old cars! This has always been sensational for me!

[@thetriggerman954]

Great to hear! You should do some painting 😎 you might be a natural 🤔

[@blairwise3339]

I wasn't a subscriber before just now but I have to say after watching the first 2 minutes I wanted to be a subscriber. It's really nice to see someone that's positive has a positive message and also is thankful to their subscribers.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Blair 🙏🏼🤎

[@oneom8158]

Just discovered your channel today. Young man, you are a work of art in action. I had to remember to breathe watching you pain this truck. Your vibe is as clean as your work. Never did I think I would have like to learn to paint a car ( I've been painting as an artist on canvas for most of my life) but, seeing you work, struck me deeply. At my age, it's to late, but I feel you might be a great influencer for a younger generation to follow this career.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@oneom8158 thank you sir. I appreciate your kind words. That's my goal, to help as many guys as I can learn the trade and provide for their family. Thank you again I really appreciate you ❤️🙏🏼

[@jiujit49]

Yes, I always do paint my roof's first.what a stress reliever! ty trigger man

[@tonymontana897]

I started painting cars in 1987 and the first car I did was my Dad's car. It turned out pretty amazing for someone who never learned at an institute. I picked up a "how to spray paint and panel beat " book, read it from cover to cover then went to work. I did it mostly as a hobby for around 12 years then stopped but I'm about to get back into it after a long hiatus to restore my first car I bought way back in 1991. I still have the passion for it. Loved this stuff.

[@thetriggerman954]

😎💪🏼

[@nickcrill7718]

I like the swivel on my regulator. I learned that if I walk backwards the swivel will uncoil the hose. Just walk back until your hose is straight. Works great. Took awhile to get used to.

[@thetriggerman954]

This gun has the swivel at the bottom. And it still cooled up. Maybe I have to learn to moonwalk backwards like you said 🥹

[@nickcrill7718]

@@thetriggerman954 I have to do it until my hose is straight and tight. When I’m doing the inside of the cab on offshore I have to hold a coil in one hand and not drop it until I’m done. So I can put it in a hole lol Even when switching cups. They are rough!

[@ericbrown-ti5kb]

Hey triggerman happy to hear about the 5,000 subscribers you have to date..wishing you well for many more to come..also that truck came out great!!..you doing the damn thing..old school is what pave the way for people nowadays to learn from..as a master automotive technician..my mentor taught me about use of my ears to time an engine..while everyone else was using timing lights..still timing light was needed to accurately get the job precise..you reminded me something when you said your mentor said to you..listen to your gun..before you added a pressure regulator..lol..good times back then..but again man..kudos to what you've accomplished here on the tube..and that being said..many more success your way..God bless my brother.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Eric, I see you can relate to having an old school instructor/mentor i'm so grateful for that man He literally saved my life. Even though he's resting in peace every time I get ready to do a big job I look up and say this is for you Mr Lewis. There were no powder puffs in the body shops back then. That's why I'm going to ride out at this shop I'm at now until the wheels fall off. Thank you Eric I appreciate your comment. Have a blessed weekend my brother 🤜🏼🤛🏼❤️

[@ericbrown-ti5kb]

@@thetriggerman954 You have a great weekend yourself man..my mentor was Mr. Leon..may he rest in piece as well..he taught me alot..and some of what I do today I can still hear his voice of what I'm doing..and I've just turned 60 years of age..I can see you've learned from an ole school guy..and your doing great..very passionate about what you do..are you wouldn't be showing or teaching on youtube..but again keep up the great work..we all learning..and that includes myself!

[@Alexautopaintglasscoatings]

I don’t understand why professional shops can’t do this. It’s like everything is done cheap but u see foreign cars are perfect just like your work. Also they correct any orange peel without sanding. I’ve mastered that now and am doing it with just denim pads which are like jeans but NOBODY talks about them or even knows about them. U a amazing and I would take u as a teacher

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Alex, I have one of the denim pads in my box haven't used that thing in probably 9 years. Yea that sucker works and like you said not many people know about that one. Thanks man I appreciate your support 🙏🏼♥️

[@Alexautopaintglasscoatings]

@@thetriggerman954 thank u so much for reaching back out. Good luck and I wish I could have u paint one of my cars haha

[@kevinwalker7102]

Boy got skillz!!!! Love seeing guys that love their craft & take pride in what they do! Good job my man!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Kevin I appreciate you brother 💪🏻😎🫡

[@keithroute8906]

You made me laugh. You said you got tired of that dented up truck. I get that since I get tired of every car I do by the time it is done. Great job of explaining the work. You are a smart and an exceptional painter. You rocked that paint job.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Keith I appreciate you my man. 🤙🏼♥️😎

[@juantorres9726]

Yeah i was taught to listen to the gun also. My dad and his buddies never used gauges, but i do use them. Makes me feel like I'm being consistent with my pressures from job to job

[@thetriggerman954]

Exactly 💯

[@Brauschemann]

Love it ! Like you say "It's only a spray gun". When you know that, and have confidence with it in your hand, without being scared of it, good results will follow.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Brauschemann ain't that the truth. People are obsessed with the newest gun out. They will will do the same thing.

[@chriskiefer8365]

I glad you don't listen to those divas. Keep doing your thing man. Great video

[@thetriggerman954]

Not one bit, thank you Chris ✊🏼

[@michaelgonzalez8576]

FIBER OPTIC BRAIDED HOSE!!!!!!!! Is insane 😂😂 love the videos bro much love from Brownsville tx

[@thetriggerman954]

Yoooo what up Michael Texas in the hizzouse. Fiber optic braided hose that's that new new. I like my hoes with braids not my hose 😮😂😂

[@robert1016]

If you don't enjoy your work whats the point, you can always tell in the details, great work lad its all about passion.💯

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Robert 💪🏼❤️

[@mikehays4820]

Looks great listening to you really really helps to understand things

[@thetriggerman954]

Good to hear man. Glad my English comes across clear 😁🤘🏼

[@chuckhyatt5244]

A cheap set of hose guides for the tires is a worthwhile investment. Love the passion.

[@thetriggerman954]

That's actually a real thing? 🤔 Man I'm going to look that up. Never Heard of it.

[@tires2burn]

I'm retired and enjoy your video's. You have good gun tecnique and it shows in your final product. I don't have any more complete's let in me but it's nice watching you.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Sir, I got about 10 years left in me then I'm hanging it up. I'll be 55 👴🏼

[@brianvaller6589]

Dang man I have been binge watching your videos all afternoon while I was supposed to be working. It's so cool to see you turn these cars into masterpieces with such inexpensive materials and be able to explain how it all goes down. Makes me want to try to paint something!!

[@thetriggerman954]

Lol @ binge watching 😂😂 yea man a real painter can work with whatever he has. Man if I was in one of those fancy spaceship paint booths with all the top of the line expensive paint $1,000 clear coat I would be on the America's most wanted list 😅 I'm glad you're enjoying the channel man. Thank you ♥️

[@davemcaferty6347]

I hear you, I sprayed a 1964 impala station wagon. I did the same thing. I did the roof first damn that car.is.big. You could land a plane on the roof, lol. Keep up the good work, brother

[@thetriggerman954]

Lol land a plane on the roof 😂 yea man definitely get a piece of mind splitting those jobs in half. Thank you Dave. I appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@dlouque]

Awesome work, my man. I haven’t painted a car in 35 years but fixing to do my 66 El Camino. Been bing watching all your videos to learn from. I have an Iwata primer gun, A610 LVLP for bas and clear, and waiting on a good sale for the Spectrum Black Widow. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@thetriggerman954]

It's like riding a bike once you get behind the trigger it'll feel like 35 years ago especially using the Black Widow compared to what you were using back then. Keep me posted on the El Camino, Love those cars 🔥😎

[@dlouque]

@@thetriggerman954 My brother died 4 months ago, he was helping me with the El Camino, I inherited his guns. LPH 400, a SATA, and a Devibliss. I taught him how to paint 40 years ago, he was repaying me by helping. I miss him so much.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@dlouque sorry to hear about your brother 🤎🙏🏼

[@plazibat281]

Would love to see you again with r500,maybe hit single stage with it this time...definitely best finishes i have seen are on this chanell,usually i see videos and as painter myself i learn nothing new but here man whole different thing,thanks for that sir!

[@thetriggerman954]

You're welcome brother. I can hit some single stage with the r500 and I'm telling you right now you cannot achieve these results with that gun. Or any of the last few jobs I did with the LPH400. That gun is made more to allow you to work with a small compressor then get a straight glass finish.

[@jayg3559]

Never painted a car yet, but that really looked smooth on the application. Experience makes things look easy. Thanks for your sharing. Just bought a 56 chevy Cameo truck project and will try my hand at it .

[@thetriggerman954]

Ohh you got a fun project there. Enjoy my man 🤙🏼

[@clist9406]

Laying it down like glass , nice work and great positive attitude . Just subscribed!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you sir I appreciate you ♥️🥳

[@aldee3018]

man you a surgeon with gun. i've never seen anyone do what i just saw you do with clear and a gun and make it look that good.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@aldee3018 you're to kind my friend. Thank you. Lots of time behind the trigger 💪🏼🫡

[@georgespangler1517]

18:50 19:01 you do great work,, l just sprayed a 80 Bronco just as big,, looked perfect to my eyes, bought a sun light and instantly felt sick , l went through base and 3 clear coats then even knocked it down and did 2 more coats of flow coat and still didn't notice the light places the sun light showed me, knocked it down with 600 again and tomorrow I'm going again,, this can be a heart breaking profession..

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you George, man that is gut wrenching. I've had that happen early in my career. What it a silver/metallic? Those are notorious for that. I've lost My appetite plenty of days over that 🥹

[@georgespangler1517]

@@thetriggerman954 l blame myself,, l used my 1500 dollar fugi turbine sprayer for the base coat, 40 percent less overspray and paint use , in the fades I could see the paint didn't atomize from the 10 psi pressure turbine puts out, live and learn never again, going back to my spectrum HTE low pressure atomization gun for base and my black widow HTE for clear , did 24 cars with the spectrum HTE and never a problem,, but you know as well as l that black widow HTE will lay down a nice clear coat but will fog you out,, l love your vedios learn alot and we all start talking to our selfs painting cars,,, lol

[@thetriggerman954]

@@georgespangler1517 geeesh turbine 👎🏼 back to the regular spray guns I hear that man. There are no losses only lessons ❤️

[@carsrcool7149]

Trigger....i call it the " skin effect " as it seems the BEST cut and buff ...does not beat the crispness of gloss of fresh new paint that has flowed out flat.....cheers Jay Fox aka CarsRcool

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes sir, best to get that sucker smooth as possible right off the gun. In the perfect world

[@89notch]

5k will be 50k before you know it. Thanks for all the great content playa

[@thetriggerman954]

More than welcome. And thank you for the continued support playa 💪🏼😎

[@randabuffer6562]

As a hobbyist painter of 15yrs that’s very impressive 😁👍

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Ran 💪🏼 da buffer I hate buffing 😅

[@randabuffer6562]

@@thetriggerman954😂😂 I freakin love buffing, therapeutic 😅

[@joejoeready]

I got worried about the left to right passing on the hood. I’ve learned to keep it back to front ,front to back. Great job and thanks for the tips.

[@thetriggerman954]

More then welcome, your probably taller and can do it that way. I have to stretch and spray it anyway I can 🥴😅 that's for watching ✊🏼

[@MarcBchannel]

Nice work triggerman. I had to whip out my LPH and play with it after watching😁 Do you spray at 26psi to atomize your clear right or is it for speed? Reason I ask is Iwata specs it at 15-16psi and Ive talked to people that spray around that and others alot higher. I sprayed my clear at 18psi and it atomizes really good but its a low solids thin clear. If i crank it up around 25psi the fan gets bigger. Same atomization just bigger with more overspray. I have the 1.3mm tip and silver cap.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Marc appreciate it man. Yes the gun does atomize at lower PSI but that's not Max.there is atomization then there's optimal atomization depends on the materials with low solid clear coats I spray around 19 psi. This AM-Tech clear coat here I use is higher solids than the 4:1 so I up it a little. There are guys I know that spray it around 30 psi. I never have there are guys I know that do. So you just have to play with it and even Then it changes when you change material.

[@gregoryderasp1616]

Beautiful job, you should try to wedge tennis balls in the corners or the tires your hose will slide around and not get stuck underneath.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Gregory actually a bunch of guys have told me in the comments under this video about the tennis ball trick I'm definitely looking forward to trying that. Thank you for the tip brother and thank you for watching 🙏🏼♥️

[@silvercommander]

Yo my guy. THANK YOU I ordered a vevor 24" exhaust fan and used your 5% off code 👊🏼

[@thetriggerman954]

You're more than welcome, is that the spear shape exhaust fan or one of the square ones? I've been looking at them as well.

[@silvercommander]

@@thetriggerman954 square

[@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote]

I almost went with the ANI 200 Black when I switched from the Walcom gensi 360 light base, and 360 clear, and ego190 to the three DV1 guns. If I would have known the 200 skull came with the 3 different caps for doing base and clear i would have, ive heard its really good.

[@thetriggerman954]

Yea 3 caps but the others aren't all that great in my opinion. The clear cap works good base better than the others.

[@aaronwlkr]

dam, clean. I just painted a car in my backyard, as a DIY'er. I only got a few spots to look that good. the rest is all peel. Like 1/2 way through clear, I remember they suggest 8-10 PSI and I was at 20. Not sure if that was the issue, of if my water filter was too full.. but.. Looks Like I'm going to need to sand it down and clear it again.

[@thetriggerman954]

8-10 psi? Never Heard of nothing like that. When you say "they suggested" who suggested you spray clear at 8-10psi?

[@aaronwlkr]

​@@thetriggerman954 the data sheet. HVLP 8-10psi. ... I just kind of assumed 20ish was about right, even the gauge has the 20's as the green area. I have a Devilbiss gfg-670 plus, its an older gun, but its was like $400 so it's not a cheap one . edit---, yeah i might just be an idiot, I do not think its a hvlp, I found the book for the gun and it says 30-40psi for clear. Looks like I was the problem.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@aaronwlkr yeah I'm here looking at my devilbiss gauge now, green starts at 20 yellow is below that I didn't really spray much under 20 I have made videos in the past demonstrating that with an LPH400 you can get the paint to atomize at around 16 17 PSI just for demonstration purposes only It's not really optimal pressure

[@whitesnake4072]

Damn 8555 sprayed countless gallons of that. She looks slick! I’m with you been using my lph’s for over 10 years. They’re my workhorses. Even got a couple new in the box for back up. Even use one for primer. Got lph 80 for tiny touch ups. I just love em. Honestly I’ve been spraying clear for a while with the orange cap. Leaves a nice factory look. Every once in a blue moon I’ll bust out my gti millenium for nostalgia lol. Was the first “real” gun I ever bought. Damn a full respray on a crew cab truck…and black at that. All for some sings and dents. Man I hate jobs like that. That wore me out just watching you do it lol. I’d rather do a heavy hit in one spot any day. Not gonna lie though, for a full respray on a truck I might’ve busted out my Sagola 4600 1.3xl and knocked her out quick like. Love my lph’s but that’s a lot of real estate. But that ANI looked good. Good job 💪🏼

[@thetriggerman954]

Man if I used the Sagola 1.3xl I would have 15 runs on the truck instead of one 🥹😂😂😂 I also have a brand new LPH in the box just Incase. ,💪🏼😎

[@whitesnake4072]

🤣 Yeah I hear you that 4600 is a cannon. Sometimes you just gotta run it right off the bottom of the panel 😂 And that ain’t no joke anybody painting for a while has at least tried! Yes, must have a spare lph at all times. I’d panic if I didn’t. Good job keep it up.

[@captainkirk1745]

Outstanding!!! Any tips on finding a good paint job without having to take out a 2nd mortgage? I have a 2003 Camry, white, that needs the hood repainted. Local shop wanted $900.0£. Too high for my fixed income. Any tips at all?

[@thetriggerman954]

Maybe check Craigslist or OfferUp see if smaller shop is advertising. Smaller guys need the money and can do the same work for less

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

Nice work! Beautiful results! I know what you mean about the roof and hood being difficult. I often detail cars and I dread trucks like that for the same reason. I'm only 5'9".

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes sir 5'9" 😭 we in the same boat my man 🤣 thank you for watching and chiming in I appreciate you 💪🏼

[@1freddy14]

Dang Trigger, you have inspired me to attack a paint project or two in the very near future. Great job on the big black!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Freddy, glad I could help to motivate you 👊🏼

[@FE428Power]

Nice job! Looks like a Flexilla hose. I tried one and I didn't like it. I just buy the harbor Freight heavy duty hose. My daughter got her truck from the body shop today and just brought it by for me to look at. They did a poor job on fitment, color match, and clear application.😔 The clear is cloudy, what causes that? 🤔

[@thetriggerman954]

Man there could be so many things to cause cloudy looking clear, from materials used, prepping, spray technique, humidity list goes on. That sucks though. Take it back in and demand for it to be corrected.

[@FE428Power]

@@thetriggerman954 I'm only eight hours from you! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@georgespangler1517]

I left the shop with down draft too my own built booth at home with cross draft, big difference I miss the down draft.

[@thetriggerman954]

Yeah You don't really appreciate them as much until you leave that. Lol

[@davesiringo7147]

Another beautiful job, Trig. Your prep work is as impeccable as possible and it shows. So, is everything air dried or are you using IR?

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Dave I appreciate it brother. Yes everything is air dried No heat, bake, infrared nothing. Just as simple and as old school as it gets.

[@tonymontana897]

I just discovered your channel. You are a master painter man. Love your work. Could you do a few technical videos that explain gun set up, mixing tips etc ?? We yearn to the intricate knowledge more than just watching someone put paint down. Tips and tricks is where it's at.

[@thetriggerman954]

If this isn't what you like to see go watch a channel that is more suitable to your needs.

[@tonymontana897]

@@thetriggerman954 No worries. I'll unsubscribe then. See ya.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@tonymontana897 ✌🏼

[@scarface4913]

Congratulations 🔥🔥🔥 you're on fire👏🏽,what i want to know bro is if you sprayed the inside n how you blocked it off from fumes I have a truck to paint as well but I was studying to do it in parts,hood n door jambs, then outside but cab then tray as i don't have much space,plus i was thinking of removing the tray to get it the back as it's a colour change from white to blue but don't want all that work 😢 ,much love from Trini bwoy 🇹🇹

[@thetriggerman954]

When doing it that way I like to take everything off the car. Doors,hood trunk. Take it apart paint it then put back together.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Remember you heard the new slogan hear FIRST!!! Another 🔥 job Triggerman as always and I agree that it’s always funny getting criticism from channels with no videos and 1 sub😂 Keep killing it 💯💪🏾

[@thetriggerman954]

4sho man. I think any painter that really paints has equal respect for someone in the trade because we all know how challenging this trade can be. So anyone who criticizes another painter obviously is not a real painter and If he thinks he is a real painter he doesn't put up any videos because it's not a good painter. And remember "it's Just a spray gun, Now go have fun" 😁🏆💯

[@routeddown66]

Pro painter here, about that run on the hood. i noticed you have a habit of stalling near your edges on the hood and going faster in the middle. Switch those two around faster on edges slower in the middle. It will keep the middle of hood nice and flat and smooth and help minimize build and chances for runs on edges. The key is extending over the edge with material if your getting thinner paint on the edges. Do what Jon Kosmoski says. "I am a robot, i will be as consistenrnt and efficient as possible." Start from the bottom of one side of the truck walk the length. Move to hood start oneside and work passes all the way to the other then top back down working your way to the tail gate and then back again. Starting and ending on rear passenger side. Should help you get a nice consistent finish concentrate on the best way to maintain a consistent wet edge

[@thetriggerman954]

Where can I watch your work? I would like to see how you do it. I'm new at painting and I would like to watch you in action. Thank you for your help. Always willing to learn from a pro painter like yourself. ❤

[@routeddown66]

@@thetriggerman954 I'm not doing videos right now. Focus is only on production and getting the entire shop running smooth. Once we are at a nice steady pace I may start doing some instructional things and reviews. But if we go way back in time you can find my work in rc car magazines doing how to's on custom paint on lexan bodies. I was one of the first to be able to do true fire on a rc car body working from the inside of the shell. Tricky shit! Lol

[@thetriggerman954]

@@routeddown66 ohh I've seen the clear shell I can't even imagine how difficult that could be 😭 Ok cool brother thank you for the tip I'll try it for next big job 💪🏼

[@johnnybrigham8754]

Very nice job black is very hard too spray!!!! Your base gun was iwata??? What tip? Clear gun ????? Tip????? Thanks trigger.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Johnny ✊🏼 And yes my clear coat gun was the Iwata LPH400 1.4 silver LVX cap And the clear coat gun was the ANI black. Skull edition with the clear cap and it's a 1.3 tip. Hope that helps brother

[@johnnybrigham8754]

@@thetriggerman954 who makes ANI black?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@johnnybrigham8754 ANI is the company from understanding.

[@bosshawg7427]

ANI makes impressive guns for the money! I have one of the lower lines (F1/N Super 1.8) I use for primer. Tough lil joker. Wish I would have bought a F160 while I was picking out a stash. Anyways... I need to practice shooting at higher pressures like you're doing when I want to get a flatter finish that needs no buffing.

[@thetriggerman954]

Yep up that pressure just not too too high. Great guns. I have the F-160 very nice gun for the money 4 sure 💪🏼

[@Gomer8759]

Nice work Triggerman! Which do you prefer the Dekups or Sagola cup system?

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Gomer, Personally I like the Sagola cups. They have nice filters inside the lids.

[@davekennedy-ex6qk]

Hi TriggerMan, just catching up on some of your videos, another fantastic job. If you don't mind me giving you a tip, if you place a tennis ball under the front of the wheel it will stop the air hose catching under the wheel and help cut down on kinking, you probably already know this but just thought i'd say

[@thetriggerman954]

Actually I didn't know that until I made this video, few guys suggested it in the comments. Goes to show I'm still learning from you guys even after 28 years I'm still learning. Thank you for the Tip Dave I appreciate you man 🙏🏼🤎

[@captrans]

i have the ANI Black , its only gun ive used that lays it down smooth every time. same gun im told as the skull

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes same gun. Glassy glass every time

[@brucewayne2773]

What is the brand of clear you are using? I've had great spray out with the Sherwin Williams FC01, lays down really really nice. It's just a spray gun, but learn how to use it with both hands.👏

[@thetriggerman954]

AmTech Clear coat product of ProSpray. There's a link in the description. 💪🏼

[@brucewayne2773]

Thank you, I'll give it a try@@thetriggerman954

[@thetriggerman954]

@@brucewayne2773 just be sure NOT to add any reducer and you'll be fine

[@brucewayne2773]

Never reduce clear, just use the right temperature clear hardener/activator@@thetriggerman954

[@robertwalter6688]

Trigger Man you got to but that on a tee shirt man I got the first one on order brother great job been watching from the beginning but I don’t comment to much but love all your videos trigger been doing this for about 35 years keep rocking!!!!!!!!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Robert Glad you've been here from the beginning. You are right I do have to get some shirts made 🤔😅 I'm no good at that stuff I need to hire an outside source from 🇨🇳 😂💪🏼

[@Michigunner]

Do the same. Best times when your suit hits the door reaching them roofs. Also vertically challenged here

[@thetriggerman954]

So you feel my pain 😭 I hate when I see tall painters reach over the hood and paint almost both sides in one reach 😒.

[@leonreid5665]

The reason he taught you like that so you can be a beast at what you're doing now I miss them old school teachers

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes I didn't realize that until years later. Not sure if you saw my video titled "fake painter exposed" I explained more of why he was so hard on me. Here's a link in case you wanted to watch 👇🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/marFk2yLoZusbrcsi=bpMeD57SuBm4RfUK

[@builtmk1795]

Hey trigger. I'm watching all the way in sunny South Africa. How do you blend single stage paint. I have not been able to do a seemless blend as yet. I'm a novice painter. Thanks buddy

[@thetriggerman954]

Sunny South Africa in the house what up man. Yes you can blend SS you treat it just like clear coat.i have a video dropping in 2 weeks it's detailed in blends follow those instructions and will have no issues.

[@builtmk1795]

@thetriggerman954 . Thanks buddy. I look forward to it

[@darrinstone49]

Have you ever spay "house of color" 3 stage marblizing candy looking paints? They claim you can easily match & repair pannels. Vs true candy. What's your favorite gun for clear? I hate to cut & polish..... Thanks

[@thetriggerman954]

I've used house of kolor 3 stage candy not " marbleizing" just the regular stuff. My personal favorite gun for clear is the Iwata LPH 400

[@bradsrestorations1085]

Trigger Man, this is the 1st time I have seen your channel. Excellent work! Keep it up!

[@thetriggerman954]

Better late than never Brad welcome to the channel. Thank you for watching 🫡

[@billl2431]

That is some clean ass paint Trig. Wouldn't a dual hose setup work, one for each side?

[@thetriggerman954]

Thanks man. And of course it would work 🤷🏼‍♂️ but I'm so use to one hose if most likely drag the one hose right by the other hose and forget it there 😄

[@tonydiesel3444]

The absolute best hose money can buy is b i n k s the field repairable model type with the brass ends with the ferals

[@davereith54]

Trigger man you ol’school bruh!! They got dem cordless air hoses now!!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@davereith54 I know man. Got damn real caveman 💀

[@geoffreyrawlings9736]

Hi I'm diy I have had paint reaction fry up when spraying over old paint have you had fry ups .Thanks just subscribed

[@thetriggerman954]

Yea I have but usual I'll know when the paint will fry up while doing my prep work, while priming , cleaning something will give an indication that you might need to seal or prime it. Or go easy on the reducers, meaning use a faster reducer or use less of reducer, the reducer is the part that's giving you the frying. Thank you for subscribing 😎💪🏼

[@williamdenny891]

I new a body shop owner who sprayed without a gauge and regulated the pressure by pinching the hose with the other hand .😊

[@thetriggerman954]

😂😂😂 Now that's a bad man right there boy holy shit

[@ryanmcindoe4375]

Yes ! That’s how I learned from and old school cat upstate New York . Squeeze the hose w the left then spray till ya hear what ya like and bring the paint to the metal . I still think that’s the best way for 2 reasons . Ya always know where the hose is and it doesn’t get caught up on the tires and it’s away from the vehicle and 2 by not stoooing to adjust you just keep move n along ya make a lot less mistakes and more of an even job . I’m tell n ya guys practice that way and you will become a better painter PERIOD !!!! Great videos Trig Man !!!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@ryanmcindoe4375 yes sir. Old school is the best 💪🏼✊🏼

[@THETICK36]

im not sure how this "fix" for running base coats, but if you get a run in your clear coat, just use body filler over the area that has ran and then wet sand it down until its gone, then cut and buff.

[@thetriggerman954]

This is my method. It's what I've been doing since 1997 works like a charm 👇🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/amjGnqGvptqDoKcsi=IRY8xYBeusExv54x

[@Bruce-c3g]

Beautiful job! Im always amazed to watch you guys lay down paint like this with no runs!

[@thetriggerman954]

Well I did have that little one on the hood 😭😭 thank you man. I appreciate ya 😎💪🏼

[@leepatterson4009]

That's the new sweet finish off the fun. What's the trick with the gun setup and application for such a flat lacquer?

[@thetriggerman954]

Keep base flat, then apply clear flat ending results will be flat. Each and every coat must be applied with minimal peel

[@leepatterson4009]

@@thetriggerman954 what thinners do you run in your clear compared to TDS recommendation. I am 95% there. And some spots I get glass flat. Others minor texture. Just trying to find what's holding back a consistent glass finish. Cheers. I am a DIYer that doesn't do it often and have numerous things I can experiment on.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@leepatterson4009 I'm always preaching to guys NEVER put thinner in your clear. I never have. UNLESS the manufacturer calls for it so that would be the amount that the TDS calls for.

[@leepatterson4009]

Thanks again. Interesting view on thinners and I will take note. It's usually listed an option of 5-10% in TDS I have used.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@leepatterson4009 the more you add the more gloss You lose just keep that in mind.

[@robinmurphy3085]

Tge gun did lay down a good paint job, but I think it was more the painter! It really had a LOT of overspray I felt bad for you being in the booth. That said where are you located?

[@thetriggerman954]

Pompano Beach

[@srautollc6831]

Hey trigger, another great vid. Congrats on the 5k. Question the cutter you used in video to cut plastic where did u get that? I have tried a few of them. They all sucked. Thanks

[@thetriggerman954]

Thanks brother 😁 man I've tried every brand from 3M to Colad and they all suck. I use a cheapy brand from Amazon. But listen they come with blades but do not use the blades that come with purchase a quality pack of blades like a pack of 100 for like $6 AGAIN If you use the blades that it comes with you'll think cutter is garbage but it's not to give you cheap Chinese blades with it. 👇🏼 amzn.to/3TkFdcc

[@srautollc6831]

Thanks man. Appreciate the info. Have a good one

[@thetriggerman954]

@@srautollc6831 welcome bro. You do the same ❤️

[@jonnyditto4440]

Nice work brotha. Been painting for about 20 years I know all about kinks And air hoses too. lol

[@thetriggerman954]

😁 those hoses will ruin a paint job for sure 🥹🤘🏼

[@MiguelLopez-ho1ji]

Just found you, How do you get a wet look with the first coat? or am I missing something? I'm not a painter, I enjoy watching and learning.

[@thetriggerman954]

Clear coat clear coat is the shiny stage of a paint job should always be shiny and wet their coach should never go on and look dull, so yes you are missing something lol

[@MiguelLopez-ho1ji]

@@thetriggerman954 understood, I was asking about the paint itself, i watched you paint a truck "black paint" thanks

[@thetriggerman954]

@@MiguelLopez-ho1ji you mean the base coat? It goes on semi shiny Then it dries dull / matte

[@damonrice8469]

What was the cost of this paintjob at this time? . It looks damn good to me.

[@thetriggerman954]

Actually this guy paid $8,300. There but he Got all brand new bumpers tail lights headlights moldings plus it had rust that needed to be cut out and welded new patches so there was a lot of work besides the paintwork and the total cost was $8,300

[@jeantaylor6785]

What up my brother trigger man that clear looks awsome does it have uv protection?

[@thetriggerman954]

Yooo what Jean , yes this clear does have UV protection. Can't send that beauty home with no UV protection 😎♥️

[@jeantaylor6785]

Looking awsome trigger man u rock have a blessed day my brother

[@thetriggerman954]

@@jeantaylor6785 thank you my man. You have a blessed one as well 🙏🏼

[@garynewman4908]

Looking good trigger man!! Man I feel old I did autobbody 82 and 83. I was a senior in 83

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you. And salute to you for paving the way for us today 🫡

[@bassdaze]

Man you do good work...What LPH model you talking about?

[@thetriggerman954]

That's the LPH 400 1.4

[@coolhandlukeproductionluke3774]

Trigger you the Go get her. And great job Brother 💪🏾👊🏽🤛🏽🎉. Congratulations on the 5k subscribers.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Sir 😁 I appreciate it 🥳

[@charliesgarageusa4986]

Looks real good nice video and yes Trucks can be a pain to paint lol 👍

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Charlie 😊 glad you enjoyed 🫡

[@INDAPINKSHOOTS]

Triggerman! This is the first video I seen of yours and I liked you right of the bat. Keep them good videos coming. I was losing it when you were talking about air hose’s and mentioned “triggerman you gotta that new spider man hose”🤣

[@thetriggerman954]

🤣🤣 man you know how some guys can be all dramatic about their " air hoses* 😜 thank you for checking out the video. Hopefully you subscribed and will stick around. We'd love to have ya 🙏🏼♥️

[@INDAPINKSHOOTS]

@@thetriggerman954 definitely subscribed! love the content 👍🏽

[@dardenvern]

Also what is the reasonable price for an overall on that truck in Florida nowadays? Im in Texas now and trying to figure out how to quote jobs

[@thetriggerman954]

This one was $8,300

[@dardenvern]

Sir how long did you let the clear cure on the roof before masking it to spray the remaining truck. When I’ve done that too soon I ended up with plastic prints on the panel.

[@thetriggerman954]

I let it sit for 2 days. I don't have a bake just air dry. Yes that can happen I've seen it happen plenty of times. Sometimes cheap clear needs more time as well or a 4:1 clear will need more cure time

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Cracking job there mate tell your friends and family friends and there girlfriends 😊

[@thetriggerman954]

Yoooo 🤘🏽

[@danielfigueroa4725]

Your dominant hand is your strong side your non dominant hand is your other strong side.. great work Sir

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Daniel 🙌🏼🙂

[@thepicklepj]

I use a iwata LPH400 For base and clear just have the different caps. I would love to know how to get a orange peel Free finish with this gun like you did in this video. I've been trying and trying.I've got close but still has a little Orange pill that needs to be cut and buffed

[@thetriggerman954]

Starts from your very first coat? So you use a sealer? If so that has to be layed down like glass

[@thepicklepj]

I do use sealer. I'll try that next time. I spray something thanks man.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@thepicklepj you got it man. Keep me posted and let me know.

[@thepicklepj]

@@thetriggerman954 ten4 man will do.

[@Martyngreen-qm4lg]

Just subbed as I'm always watching your vids anyway. Always click on when your vids come around. Love the American trucks and cars. This truck turned out mint. WOW, it looks fantastic in the sun. Thumbs up from across the pond.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thanks for the sub! You're right you might as well since you watch them 😉🥳🥳 thank you for watching

[@cahayaabadi]

Very useful content, especially for me as a car painter, greetings from Indonesia

[@thetriggerman954]

I'm glad you found the content useful be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future videos.

[@nizamsinanan5687]

Heyy trigger....great content ...very entertaining...if you can would you mind using the 720 fire one clearcoat and slow hardener ..? Your opinion on this budget clearcoat ...will stay tuned...

[@thetriggerman954]

720 fire one? I've never heard of that. 🤔

[@LouisDeBruin-gn3ks]

Hey Triggerman. I'm a new subscriber. I like the way you talk and explain everything, and still have a laugh about it and enjoy what your doing. Awesome stuff man. I didn't catch the name of the gun you used for spraying the clear on this truck. Could you maybe be more specific on the brand and the spec of the gun you used for the clear? What gun in your opinion gives the minimum overspray? Anyhow, keep up the awesome work. Respect Brother. Respect.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Louis, welcome to the channel. The spray gun is the ANI Black, Skull edition is just like a limited edition gun. And a spray gun that produces the lease overspray is the iwata lph400.

[@LouisDeBruin-gn3ks]

Thanks for the quick reply and info brother, not alotta guys out their sharing true honest tips and knowlede. I salute you for that. I've being doing restoration work on classic cars for 25 years plus. I'm 48 years old. Still fairly old school, but mostly up to date with new technology as well. I wanted to ask where you from? I'm from South Africa. Yes brother from Africa bro. Your channel being followed from Africa bro. Pretty Awesome bro.

[@williamsracing241]

Looks like glass!!! Great job man! What area are you in?

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you William I'm located in Pompano Beach / fort Lauderdale Florida

[@deanmoody1434]

Excellent, great job! No bull shit in your work, to the point and a great finish!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Dean, I appreciate you man. I tried to keep the bullshit at a 15% max. I throw some humor in but I will always give you something to walk away with. Thank you for watching brother. 💪🏼