Painting a CAMPERVAN on the CHEAP with a ROLLER! - DIY Budget Campervan Conversion

In this video we're finally painting our campervan Helsing with Rustoleum CombiColor using a roller.
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We knew when we bought the van that what with the state of the paintjob we would be painting it on the cheap with a roller.
Flakey paint? Dents? Rust? No problem!
With the terrible old paint job peeling away and having had numerous bodge paint touch ups in it's previous life it was time we went about putting things right. It was an old cheap van and we didn't want to spend money getting it professionally re-sprayed so what was the alternative?
PAINT IT WITH A ROLLER USING CHEAP PAINT OF COURSE!!!
So WHO are WE? We’re Scarlett, Craig and Merlin and along with Helsing, form the PILGRIM PODS!
If you enjoy this video why not check out some of our other content? Delve even deeper into our channel; we thought we’d create a series of vlogs chronicling the conversion of our old panel van HELSING (did you see what we did there?) into a weekend warrioring campervan for ADVENTURING and EXPLORING in the UK.
Each vlog will cover a stage or smaller element of our campervan build, showing our ideas put into action and highlighting our SUCCESSES and FAILURES along the way. With no previous experience this may make for an interesting journey! Our plan is to convert a cheap van on a small budget without cutting corners and at the end, have a campervan to be proud of. We’re hoping you’d like to join us for this journey and that you find our uploads ENTERTAINING and even, INFORMATIVE!
So, in this vlog we're painting our campervan on the cheap using a roller and Rustoleum CombiColor gloss paint. With no previous experience and only some limited knowledge gleaned from the internet were we making a huge mistake?
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[@yeah_right_ok_no1190]

What a transformation! Well worth the effort. Boiled linseed oil works really well on the exterior plastic and brings them up like new and it’s cheap and lasts ages.

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers! 👍😊 We thought about going that route but on this particular aged van the bumpers and trim are grey; I think they were changed to black 2014 onwards. The grey looks a bit wishy washy against the colour so were thinking of painting them black. 🤔🙂

[@yeah_right_ok_no1190]

Pilgrim Pods mine are grey too on my 57 plate, trust me, the linseed oil transforms them, makes them look brand new.

[@PilgrimPods]

@@yeah_right_ok_no1190 you're twisting our arms here. A few folk have said the grey looks good against the new paint.

[@eliotmcnamara3190]

didnt know that

[@toppertruthio]

@@PilgrimPods no mate get a bottle of cherry blossom black shoe polish tip it in a tub and use a paint brush to paint the trim.Do 2 or 3 coats .it goes black.and stays black.Trust me I've done mine

[@JeremyGrace]

Looks amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your method. This is THE best DIY van paint job video out there! 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@PilgrimPods]

Hey Jeremy, thanks for checking the video out and for the praise! I can't take much of the credit though as all I've done is taken the information I've researched, applied it to painting my own van, recorded the process and just offered up a few tips I've personally found along the way. We're just glad folk are finding it useful. I've had a nose at your own channel and it looks really interesting. I certainly need to start taking better care of myself as since I've turned 40 it seems all of a sudden I've started discovering aches and pains! 😆 I'll definitely take a closer look at some of your videos. All the best mate. 🙂👍

[@andersonfamily1902]

I've watched so many videos and I have to say yours is by far the most helpful and best I've watched and has given me the confidence to paint my van this summer thanks 👍😁

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks, glad you have found it useful. Mission accomplished. 🙂

[@DianeCorriette]

What a transformation. It looks amazing. Took a lot of time and patience too and well worth it.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks so much! 😊 Will hopefully look even better after a couple more coats and a good polish. Thanks for taking the time to check us out. ✌💙❤

[@JoelSpuds]

That came out WAY better than I expected - nice work! Feeling slightly more confident about doing the same to my T5...

[@chrishicks7904]

Same and same! Hope it goes/ went well

[@benashworth5937]

Good on you mate. Your paint job has inspired me to do my own camper van paint job. Thanks

[@waynesarahburns3871]

Thanks, helped me out showing the detail, warts and all! Looks great, given me the confidence to save our LT35 😊

[@PilgrimPods]

Glad you found the video to be of use. We are rather fond of LT35s! Best of luck with your own paint job. 😁🍻

[@Bentonendflowerfarm]

Omg you’ve given me the confidence to paint our 1996 mini pick up truck!!! So excited to do this now!! Thank you!

[@gigigio2496]

What a fabulous job guys! You must be delighted! Helsing looks brand new! What a transformation! I’m sold, I’m going to do mine!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks so much!

[@harrybursey3029]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Just about to order my paint and rollers

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Harry. 🍻 Good luck with your own. 🙂

[@moorlifeadventures]

This was so helpful and the results are amazing. I’m going to attempt to do my van 🚐👍🏻

[@whatyeonaboot]

Great video. I've got 2 Luton vans for work. 10 plate and 13. Once a year I sand the sils, arches, and paint the doors, wings and bonnet with a gloss roller. Always use metal white gloss sieved and 10% white spirits. Gets a slight orange peel effect but looks great and is a more solid finish then expensive spray. Key is not to use too much paint on the roller and don't apply too much pressure to stop lines appearing

[@briansibley9123]

PROPER JOB FELLA! Looks brilliant , great info , easy listening, keep up the good work .

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Brian, appreciate you checking it out!

[@nuklearpuppy]

Truly incredible result! Thank you for taking the time to share and in so much detail. Definitely going to do this on my white sprinter conversion. It’s looking a bit tatty and needs an upgrade on exterior. Fantastic job 👌👌

[@h2orocknsnow]

Looks great, I have the same issue on an older relay van which I want to tidy up on a budget so I think I'll definitely give it a go now. It can't look worse than it does!

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck! 🤞 We thought ours couldn't look any worse and it turned out alright in the end so we're sure yours will too. 😊🙌

[@greenmanoffgridcaravan]

Looks great! I’m going to paint my caravan soon. Let’s hope that it will look good... thanks for sharing the video!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for checking it out! 😊🙌 And best of luck painting your caravan. We're sure it'll turn out great. 👍

[@lumpycustard3433]

It looks really great! Well done guys! 👏👏👏

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Lumpy! 🙂🍻

[@user-ys8tv9fp6g]

Cheers fir this . We’ve been funking up the motor home on the inside and plan to do this on the outer .. great help, thank you .

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck guys! If we can get a decent finish we're sure you'll nail it! 😁🙌

[@BruceLauderdale]

Class. I wish I could “sign post” as well as you when giving instructions. Great video!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Bruce! We're learning as we go. Every day is a school day! 😊👍

[@ashleyburton8605]

Looks a great way of transforming the paint work! Nice job 👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Ashley. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. 🙂👍

[@suemiller7732]

Well worth the effort. Well done, love the colour!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Sue! 😊 We appreciate you taking the time to check out our video. 👍💙❤

[@chiefbrodyrobertson2950]

Well done👍I just experimented on a 06 vauxhall combo van with red hammerite came up really well.Going to get a bigger soon will definitely use your video as help

[@philiz4876]

Love this, looks amazing. I'm going to have a go on my next van

[@PilgrimPods]

We know we keep on saying it, but if we can do it anyone can. 😊 Thanks for swinging by our little channel and best of luck with the paint job when you eventually get your next van! 😁💙❤👍

[@tiagomonteiro2678]

That's a brilliant look. Very inspiring indeed.

[@Verccina]

Amazing job! 👏 We are about to paint our van too, thank you for the info. ✌️

[@PilgrimPods]

Best of luck with your own painting! 😊 If we can do it and get a half decent finish, honestly anyone can. 👍 If you're on Insta be sure to throw some pics our way! 🙂💙❤

[@waggytail289]

Great video. Thanks. My 34 year old VW is changing from red to forest green!

[@colincurbishley6050]

You achieved your aim...I round it really helpful and inspiring About to paint my rusty 1998 Merc Sprinter...happy days... 🤪👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Hey Colin, thanks for checking the video out and glad you found it helpful. Best of luck painting your Sprinter mate! 🙂🍻

[@donnyo65]

I've used these rollers to paint boats and they give a decent finish - great video.

[@spdpug98]

Amazing job and a great instructional video gives me the confidence to do my own

[@PilgrimPods]

If you want to do it just crack on! If we can do it anyone can and all it costs is a bit of time a tin of paint, thinners and rollers! Thanks for the support. 😊✌💙❤

[@MsRuncibleSpoon]

Amazing thanks. Didn't know I could do this and hate the colour of my van. Very impressed

[@johndoe1765]

Just beautiful man thanks for the video.

[@reubenhamon1350]

Great advice and so helpful. Your van looks great. I hope mine will too!

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Reuben! 😊🍻 If we can make this knackered old van look decent (and doing so on the cheap) anyone can! Best of luck with your own mate. 😁🤞 If you're on Instagram give us a nod so we can check your van out!

[@nakedscreamingman7822]

Transformed totally, living the colour! Love the finish, your hard work payed dividends!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@daviddavies5179]

A very good job mate I like the colour choice youv,e done well 😊

[@natalieray2706]

It never occured to me that you could handpaint a van and I certainly didn't think it could look this great! Amazing job!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Natalie! Prep is key and with that you can get an awesome finish for very little financial outlay.

[@robinmason4448]

Well done Craig, it looks great!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks mate! 😊 Hopefully will have the windows in before I return to work, providing this weather sorts itself out... 🌧🙄

[@OvidiuMarin]

Wow! Looks like it's a brand new one! Well done mate ! 👌

[@PilgrimPods]

It's made quite a difference hasn't it. Not bad for less than £50! Thanks for checking it out. 🙌

[@berilmurray9879]

I absolutely love the colour, great job!!!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Beril. 🙂

[@chrisengland2828]

I've just finished doing my fiat ducato using many of your tips and techniques, it's come out amazingly. I used the same paint, rollers and even foam brushes. So thank you 👍

[@arbralouve]

and how does it look like a year later?

[@tarand100]

Amazing SHARING thank you so much for the whole team.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for checking the videos out Atma! 😊👍

[@tarand100]

@@PilgrimPods: I really learned a lot from your videos and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS.

[@liamhoughton]

About to paint my transit, thanks for the tips

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck painting the transit mate. 🙂👍

[@vicentepallamare2608]

I love the roller concept so much more

[@dhvandango4027]

Very helpful and looking fab. About to do my camper van asap

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks! 😊 Best of luck with your own camper! 👍💙❤

[@victoriacarter6897]

This video has inspired me to give it ago on outs thanks , helsing looks great

[@CharlieandMeOurCampingVlog]

WELL DONE THE VAN LOOKS FANTASTIC :)

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks! It couldn't look any worse than it did before we started but we think it turned out well. 😊👍

[@zubscafebristol79]

Great job, thank you for the video very informative and given me the confidence to have a go myself, thank you 😊

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Marieann, all the best with your own project! 😊👍

[@aljroche]

Looks mint. Well done!👏👏

[@PilgrimPods]

It's more aquamarine I'd say, but thanks! 🤔😜🙌

[@goldenhippie1984]

I plan on painting my van today,so thank you for taking your time to make this video

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck! Interested to know what colour you've gone with. 🙂👍

[@jerrythompson8532]

Oh man, What an inspiration. Thanks so much!

[@janfraser9293]

Thank you! Really useful, I’m going to try this on my old VW T4 campervan 😊

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Jan! Good luck painting your T4. I'm sure it'll look great. If you have a second to reply, let me know what colour you're going with! 🙂👍

[@janfraser9293]

@@PilgrimPods well to make it easy I’m going for close to the original off white. I’m a bit worried about the fiddly bits around the door edges and where they close

[@L4WNY..]

I'm just getting my van priced up for vinyl wrap.........you've just changed my mind to paint! 🙌☺️

[@PilgrimPods]

That is awesome!

[@paddywack5966]

I am an avid vanlife follower soon to join the community. I am well impressed with what you have achieved using a roller, I never thought that was possible WOW the Van looks fab, well done, from Paddy here in Dublin.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Paddy! We've been following folks journeys in their campervans across social media for years too. We've wanted a campervan for the last 13 years (T25 originally) and are finally at a place in our lives where we can start converting one. 😊 Best of luck in your own journey VERY soon! 😁🙌💙❤

[@tallulahbelleoriginals7709]

Wow ! What a huge transformation. It looks fantastic, way better than I expected a rollered van to look. We’ll done 👍 I paint furniture as a job and use Two Fussy Blokes. Will have a look if I can find the ProDec ones.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks! Fussy Blokes rollers are highly recommended for painting vans but I thought I'd opt for something cheaper. Still managed to achieve a great finish so I can highly recommend the rollers I opted for. 😊

[@theforeigner6988]

Man. Love it. I was thinking on taking raptor paint for my future budget van. Well, we'll see

[@PilgrimPods]

Heard really good things about raptor paint. 🙂

[@corawalker2909]

This was very relaxing to watch actually

[@navitas1]

Wow, Great video! Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@PilgrimPods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smiff972013]

Just discovered your channel through this video! What an amazing paint job! It really does look like a new van! I’m in the process of hunting for a van to convert now and I’ll defo be doing this when I get one! Happy travels :)

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Jack! 😊 Best of luck in your hunt for a van. 🤞

[@smiff972013]

Thanks! Good luck with the conversion- looking forwards to seeing it!

[@davidoxley6117]

Excellent job, well done.

[@marcinkochanowski2955]

Did not realised it's so simple to paint your van, thank you for the video, really useful

[@PilgrimPods]

I was surprised too when I was doing my own research. Can't go wrong with this method on a tired looking older van though I have to say if ever there's a next time I'd like to have a go at using a cheap spray gun to see what results I can get.

[@marcinkochanowski2955]

@@PilgrimPods That would be my options next year, painting or spraying, unless I will get acceptable and stealthy colour which is unlikely

[@DavidLewis-ev8sg]

Nice job well worth all the hard work looking good now

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks David, I appreciate it. 🙂

[@margauxrainbaux]

Thanx a lot for thé tips, it looks fabulons. I Hope I will do a beautiful job like you did

[@davidcook8323]

Perfect color choice, nice job!!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulsaunders2927]

Thank you for making this video. really well done.

[@PilgrimPods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wilcockson86]

excellent video, ive just bought an iveco daily converted camper, all panels are scabby with rust so definitely going to try your roller paintjob, many thanks 😃👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck mate!

[@gerryaddison8677]

Well done, looks really good.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for the comment Gerry. 🙂👍

[@NorthWalesspearfishing]

im well impressed with that mate , youve done a really good job

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks a lot! Surprisingly easy to do too and of course cheap. 🙂👍

[@karenkeller5866]

Wow! You did a fabulous job.

[@PilgrimPods]

Hey Karen, thanks for the positive vibes! All the best to you and yours. 🙂👍

[@TheHarrip]

Ahhhh dude bless you!!! This was perfect info. Killed it 👊

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers mate! 😊🍻

[@Ngmitch]

I no what I’m doing this summer Thanks pal 👍🏻

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck mate!

[@pug306boyracer1]

Thanks for the video, inspired me to roller my van as its the typical vauxhall flame red/pink

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks and best of luck painting your own! 🙂👍

[@IngridsVanlife]

This is great! I’m gonna paint my van too, in a couple of months

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Ingrid and best of luck painting your own van! 🙂👍

[@jamesperkins4068]

Thanks. Extremely helpful.

[@SometimesIWander]

Great video, I’m just about to start mine, thanks for the advice 🚌👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers mate! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. 🙂👍

[@Snailmailtrucker]

Nicely done Pilgrim ! Liked/Subscribed !

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks a lot! We definitely appreciate the support. Hopefully you'll enjoy the build as it starts to take shape. I think just the solar panel to go and then we'll crack on with the interior. 😊👍🙌

[@BirdieBrietling]

Very very good job. Looks shiny like a real van colour

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AlanStokesProSurf]

Looks great. Very informative video 👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Alan, glad you liked it. 🙂👍

[@rowvixtv]

Thank you for his video... now i already an idea to hand paint my car before christmas day

[@Merlinsluck]

Phenomenal job! I am getting ready to do my van which has lots of chipped areas and some rust on the roof.

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck Richard, we're sure you'll do a banging job mate. 🙂👍

[@moller4u]

Great job, mate! Nice color. 🤙🏻

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Pete! Thanks for swinging by and checking it out mate! 🙂🍻

[@gwoodtones]

Really nicely done with a very satisfying result. I should have done the bumpers too.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks 👍

[@sbptrb]

What a great job. Good for you.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks!

[@davidgriffiths7696]

Lovely job, will save this for later

[@johnmitchell8242]

I’ve just repainted my van and those prodec rollers are a gamechanger! One roller covered my whole van. I used gloss foam rollers last time and it was an unpleasant experience as they deteriorated leaving bits of foam on your paintwork and constantly changing them.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks, glad they helped. It's nice to know the video is helping folk and saving them a bit of money in the process! 🙂👍

[@OverlandOne]

Beautiful job, it looks great.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Dave-dc2ls]

Looks absolutely awesome. Wanting to do this to my astra van.

[@PilgrimPods]

Get on it mate! 🙂

[@MrCOUNTYCORK]

Brilliant job on a budget,hats off man

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks mate! 🙂🍻

[@stephen579]

Very good I am inspired by your work.

[@davidfirth6535]

Great vid. great job, well done.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks a lot! 😁👍

[@josephhunter3134]

Very helpful video, thank you ❤️

[@Flash1857]

I did that years ago, rock on

[@PilgrimPods]

Time to do another then! 😁🙌 Thanks for checking it out mate. 🙂👍

[@andydixon7668]

really sweet job. well done.

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Andy, we're still really pleased with the results. 😊👍

[@peanuthead5730]

Looks great makes me think about painting my oldschool with this method

[@PilgrimPods]

You should!

[@AJMoore101]

It’s looks very good!

[@TomWalshHud]

Looks amazing! well done

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SpikeyOfficial]

been thinking of doing this to my Vito once i get rid of the rust. You have done an amazing job well done!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks. I have to say almost two years later it still looks great. I plan to throw up some photos later today on our Instagram page if you care to see the proof of the pudding!

[@kazjones2529]

Looks ace well done.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank Kaz! 😊💙❤

[@pochsss]

Quite surprised by what you've achieved. Very well done!

[@revsher9690]

That really looks good. Can’t wait to do my car 🚙 Thanks

[@PurposeBetweenSeasons]

Thank you, this looks amazing!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Kylie.

[@denisherbert1835]

Really beautiful job.

[@PilgrimPods]

Really kind of you to say Denis, thanks! 🙂👍