Paint run removal techniques and a bit of a faux pas Tips and Tricks #24

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[@tonydalton6756]

Just sent you a small gift Trev. I have learned more from you than the 20 years of struggling to get things right. Thank You.

[@trevsblog]

Tony Dalton Thanks Tony very much appreciated. Cheers Trev 👍

[@jamesgrill6016]

Trev, I remembered watching this video about a year ago. Yesterday I had a problem with some clear I was spraying, runs. I used this technique and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. James

[@tastiger91]

Thanks Trev, always a treat to find a new video uploaded. Excited as a dog finding a fence post in a desert.

[@jerrybootneck1736]

I have a small run or two on my restored campervan and was a bit scared to tackle them but after seeing this video, I'm going to give them a go. cheers Trev, yet another awesome video.

[@spelunkerd]

Ha ha, I saw that technique on another channel, too. Guys say it really works, I've never tried it. The difference between the pro and the amateur is how they deal with complications. Like professional golfers, they have a bag of practical tricks like this one, to get them out of the sand. Trev, your channel is the best!

[@gasparini76]

Trev. I am jealous of your level of skills. You are a great talent. Thank you for another great video!

[@alexbowey2760]

Just come across your excellent videos ,a good tip I used to use being a retired sprayer is when the run starts wait till the paint semi hardens and the run is still wet put some masking tape over the run,then pull it away ,the high point disappears and the paint underneath self levels,try it it works , also when painting holes radius the metal as paint don't stick to sharp edges.

[@majesticvillasphuket.7190]

Trev, love your videos , a true craftsman, a genius with metal.

[@alext9067]

That is an unbelievable paint job. And the colors are perfect, IMHO.

[@johnpenny2328]

Excellent techniques as always Trev. Another little tip you are probably well aware off but fresh wet runs can be lifted off the surface with masking tape. If you catch the moment it can be almost 100% effective but at the least it takes off the bulk of the run making it much easier to flat out when it's dry. Love the channel mate.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

The repair looks fabulous. Thank you for demonstrating the technique.

[@spainter1985]

Great explanation and technique. Can't wait to see the van in it's entirety. That looks like a fantastic colour combination!

[@Ron_A._Bolton]

Yes, an old trick and works well. Used lots over the years. keep the great videos coming.

[@tezzrterry7485]

Runs, are a painters walk of shame! Great tips Trev, will try them this week.

[@ajkolodziejski118]

Definitely a new technique I will be using in the future. Van project moving forward. SLOWLY. First home made patch panel went on this week. Thanks again for you awesome teaching skills from across the pond!!

[@ferenctulics9688]

Excellent job (as usual) Thank you for your time and precious tips! 👍🏻

[@pit_stop77]

That is a trick and a half! Impressed 🤟🤟

[@Gearheadgotajob]

You were very brave to take on such a difficult task area. Excellent demo.

[@testingtimes7924]

You really are a very good teacher. You have the skill's and you can explain those skill's so well. Another masterclass.

[@alexwild4350]

Spectacular ! The expert is able to set about doing the job right from the beginning, but, also knows how to correct things that go wrong. Nothing but experience can do that...Once again Trev, you've given us so much experience.

[@watchthisspacecarchannel6523]

Found your channel a few weeks ago and I’m hooked , you are now my favourite channel , I wish I understood metal on your level . I’ve heard about using the filler on paint runs a few years back but didn’t realise it was used as far back as you mentioned . I’m an old rocker too and just love your channel . I’ll be watching every video you publish , awesome stuff

[@saulsandoval2313]

I hereby dub thee, Trev "master of the trade". Genius idea, just absolutely the best. 👍👏👏👏

[@Mudgrove]

Thanks Trev, for the VERY helpful information you share. You're a VERY skilled fellow. There's an old saying - "you can't buy experience". SO true. Thanks again mate.

[@danieljonesjones8047]

Yes Trev we will wipe away our tears with the knowledge you bring us and the music for us old farts .

[@lodgecav490]

Another school day! Excellent, thanks for sharing!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. It's comforting knowing even professionals spray runs and sand through to primer. I won't beat myself up next time it happens to me. Great tips! Cheers! : )

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Lots of really good tips and tricks in this video Trev...learning a lot. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@co0ter1]

25 years in the game and I have never seen that, great idea. Your channel is really growing on me. Keep up your wacky humour.

[@scottpella7419]

Awesome explanation of this. I have done this in Paint school, but never done it on my own. This was a great refresher, and a great tip for Single stage paint. We did it on clear...and works just the same. I'm suscribed!! Great channel!

[@jaquesdaniels2964]

Another Top Trevs Tip n Trick, I'd never of thought of that (although it seems logical once you have seen it), that paint room shows why top level paintwork is a real craft, the investment in that kit must be massive.

[@JoeKThePotter]

Great trick! I never would have tried laying filler over a paint run in order to fix the run! Genius! Tell your friend "K" , that we appreciate his tip! Thanks!

[@danieljonesjones8047]

Trev everyone wishes they were as skilled as you , it's makes some of us feel. that your normal that you did a sir Donald Bradman on that one . Great tip by the way .cheers .

[@vwcol..7719]

Brilliant trev very educational and a pleasure to watch👍

[@dieterbrekhaus3077]

Awesome tip Trev!

[@garyrhodes7089]

solid gold tips there Kev thanks paint looks fab and hair too

[@billnlori3149]

Excellent job Trev! Would ya look at the shine on that paint!! Finished off with some sweet blues....nice!!

[@wurzle48]

Very helpful tips again trev , thanks 👍👍 keep em coming

[@JBFromOZ]

that's an awesome technique! thanks for sharing mate

[@stevejanka361]

Good morning Trev, more good stuff. A really useful technique. Thanks and take care.

[@MegaCountach]

Great process Trev! Thanks for your videos! Happy Trails, Doug

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

I only learned of the filler trick on runs a few years ago but it can be a lifesaver. I've always run my razor blade over some old 320-600 grit paper before using it to scrape a run down. It only takes a few minutes to round over the corners and help keep them from digging in. Never tried the tape trick on the blade for dust nibs. Might have to give that one a go. I've always used a run file (we called them nib files) to deal with dust nibs. I never had much success with using those files on runs. Nice job on the video. As someone below mentioned your detailed instruction was better then the other vids I've seen on this technique.

[@chopperhehehe]

Just learned this technique last week great to watch it done nice one yet again 👍👍👍😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😜✌️

[@bogdang.1153]

Fantastic tip and trick, thanks Trev :)

[@ConesuelaLadyTailor]

I have been using this method for quite a while with Dolphin Glaze. It does work. Blocking down a run without a layer of putty can lead to a breakthrough of the underlying paint surface and then a repaint is required. Using a film of fine filler over the top prevents breakthrough.

[@blanchae]

For coarse sandpaper, I was thinking that you were going to use 120 or 180, 320 shocked me but then I'm always learning. Thanks for sharing.

[@bigbird2100]

A nice and informative video thanks again Trev .

[@judgebaxter7207]

Top notch. You're a hell of a man.

[@FuelAirSparkTime]

This explains a lot for me Trev .I never understood why runs would sometimes come out easy enough and other times I would sand through the paint and still have a bit of the run left, when the paint on either side of the run is lower than the surrounding area.

[@george5022]

Brilliant, thank you for that. Can't wait for your next video.

[@colin5296]

Bang on exactly where i am up to .Nice one Trev.

[@davidwalle5025]

Great video, excellent tip about using filler.

[@JonoSann]

Hi Trev, thanks for the great tips in all of your videos. I was taught by an old body man to round the corners off a razor blade with sandpaper before using it to scrape runs down. It stops it from digging in. Also, I know the tools shown at the end of the video as 'carbides'.

[@marks4382]

I've always said, "the difference between a professional and an amateur is the professional can fix their own mistakes". After all, mistakes are inevitable if doing a lot of something.

[@BalaTheRealOne]

u are a true wizard, Sir! Excellent trick, perfect video! Thank you very much!

[@davenevarez4738]

Awesome work.

[@richolson1515]

Great tip. I will be trying. Thank You.

[@alanstapleton3818]

A little tip for you years ago i had a job which involved removing very stubborn stickers from plastic casings and we had to use razor edge scrapers for this very similar in sharpness to the safety edge razors and they use to dig in as well to over come this we would sand of the very corners of the scraper with some 400 grit wet and dry and a little white spirit to leave a rounded edge which would almost never dig in unless you were a little careless using it give it a try i am sure it would work for your purpose.Love the videos keep it up Thanks

[@snottynoze]

back yard painter thanks for the tips!

[@Portrayalpress]

Great video and great tune at the end - thanks for sharing!

[@AndyMacsworkshop]

Hi trev loving the blog

[@markbarton7303]

Works pretty Damm good! Seen it used in the detail trade before. Sorry you got to make another video, but I'll watch.

[@maciekm7953]

Awesomely done 👍 Thank You for sharing

[@robertv8851]

Thank you Trev nice work

[@cabdriveruk]

Great video Trev. You always make the jobs you do look so easy, i guess its because your a professional and i an a rank amateur lol. Wow that paintwork is stunning what a finish ! cant wait to see the finished van ! Cheers, Jeff.

[@trevsblog]

cabdriveruk I can’t either Jeff 😂

[@christopherhodge7808]

Well that's a new one on me, never too old to learn.

[@robertlinell9713]

Very cool learnt something new today! Thanks Keep it up!

[@zenzen9131]

Another jaw dropping video :)

[@waltchaa]

Great Video - Keep up the good work Trev!

[@minitom7772]

Great video trev, very informative and helpful, no doubt I’ll be doing this very method soon 😂 love how you broke into song when you rubbed through, doubt I’d be so happy if I did it, in fact you’d probably find me shaking in the corner of the garage. Looking forward to the next video 👍🏻

[@trevsblog]

MINI TOM thanks Tom, Hey buddy screwing up is all part of the process, plus you learn more skills too. Cheers Trev

[@goldeee666]

genius idea. thanks for posting

[@elrayox8932]

I would never have thought to do this.👍

[@georgefrempter596]

I’ve never tried the filler method I’ll try it sometime I use A razor blade and a wet sanding Stones 400 too 2500 grit always had good luck on the flow indicators/dirt Dig ur Videos THXs 👍👍

[@angelonicassio7131]

Fantastic idea, never heard of it:)

[@defendermender4959]

Really enjoyed the video Trev, I’ve used this trick with mixed success before although I’ve not been going coarse enough at first it appears. Looking forward to the next video 👍🏻

[@johnnorth9355]

I have recently seen this technique on another channel but nowhere near as detailed an explanation which would probably have led to disaster. Thanks Trev - I must pluck up the courage to have a go at spray painting as it will save me a fortune (if I get it right).

[@fredcolvell9216]

Another nice trick Trev OKKK...🛵

[@markpiper8082]

Razor blade when i saw the guy in the body shop within the workshop i was in i thought he was havin a laugh as iv never seen it since. Nice touch using the filler 👍👍👍

[@nigeldenley484]

Hi Trev, have I miss a video off you painting your van.I have been there from the start . Great vid about runs 😀

[@ricardobenin7830]

Thanks again bud.

[@Mister_G]

Nice tip, thanks. I know it's late, but you can turn the edge of a razor blade by 'wiping' a screwdriver shank (or similar) hard along the blade at an angle. It turns the blade into a tiny little plane that shaves off the bare minimum of material without chattering or digging in (round the corners off on a sander too).

[@trevsblog]

Thanks, another viewer messaged to say about putting fine line tape over either ends of the blade, this raises the blade just off the paint and works great for cutting the tops off dust inclusions. Cheers Trev 👍

[@chrisfeist5782]

Good job

[@matthewbrown5677]

your best Vid to date....spot on cheers Matt.... G B Classic & Sports Cars.

[@rodneymounsey4168]

Nutha goodn, thanks Trev

[@bigfatpear]

bloody good video.

[@JeepMurphy]

Worked perfectly for me, THANK YOU! Wish I could post pics here.

[@JeepMurphy]

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[@125sm3]

Great tip Thanks .

[@Aleks_Z]

Not just great tips, also, a great shirt!

[@passionworksbodyshop9738]

Bend the razor blade in the middle will help with the gouges. Loved the video!

[@Mark-px1zd]

will try that one next time cheers

[@geoffhalstead1811]

Never seen that technique before, and hope I won't need to use it after I've painted my '35 Austin Ruby, but good to know of the best way.

[@messylaura]

i use the air dry stopper for those runs rather than a epoxy one, but use normal stopper for regular stopper work. before that method i use to use a 36 grit disc on a grinder with two de-teethed hacksaw blades taped either side of the run, tricky part was not hitting the tape too soon so the blades flew off............................i found magnetizing them helped.

[@1959VWBeetle]

When I've had runs I've used the glazing putty route but used a small block of hardwood at the papers backing. Literally 30mm square with radiused edges. We get merbau decking here in Oz and it's great for making these little blocks. It means you can keep the block right on top of the thickest part of the run and angle it towards the thickest part of the glazing putty. Doing this means I haven't gone through the topcoat/clearcoat so far.

[@davebiltucci564]

Trev thank you so much for what I believe to be a great solution to an age old problem for me. And please if possible thank your friend for passing on the idea mmok lol

[@theoriginalwallace]

Well Trev, I would never have thought of using fine filler to get rid of runs! I'll be stealing that technique from you!! Cheers. Leigh.

[@walkertongdee]

Thanks for that crossover technique I make fiberglass moulds

[@bigjase6481]

Great tip trev, hope you are well,.haven't seen any new videos you must be rocking it up somewhere 😊👌👍👌👌👌👌

[@trevsblog]

Back very soon, been crazy busy with the van business. Cheers Trev 👍

[@alanjones99]

Haha i got that trick off The Gunman hes on KZbin. Awesome trick ai love it. Definitely hand when useing expensive paints. Look a forward to you touch up vid. Some people say you cant blend out DG. But you can 🤘 good video Trev 👍

[@34SV]

More tricks please!

[@timdeakin2524]

Panel beaters are true pro’s at removing runs lol

[@martinrodgers6114]

Magic!!!