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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@Aevoguitar]

Roll and tip,tipping is lightly going over it to get rid of bubbles..superyachts are painted like this.(With a brush)

[@Bentonendflowerfarm]

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

[@deanbrown9466]

I'm plucking up confidence to roll my Nissan Elgrand. It's black but paintwork is poor now and faded. I will be keeping it black. It should freshen it right up! After watching this I do feel more confident. Thanks for the vid and the tips! Great job!

[@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! 🙂🍻

[@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!

[@L4WNY..]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

That is awesome!

[@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. 🙂

[@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. 🙂👍

[@jamesbanford4278]

6" fine tip flat brush and lay off, flawless finish no orange peel

[@waggytailsolo]

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

[@benashworth5937]

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

[@marcin_kochanowski]

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.

[@marcin_kochanowski]

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

[@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! 🙂👍

[@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. 👍

[@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. 🙂

[@thattheymaybeone]

Just got my old converted ford transit minibus back on road! It’s running well but look terrible. Thinking of yellow with rainbows. Thanks for the tips You sound like your from England. We are in Doncaster

[@PilgrimPods]

Do it! Would love to see that. Tamworth here. 🙂🙌

[@MikeBurns-bi5xj]

Very good presentation and paint job

[@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!

[@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! 😁🙌💙❤

[@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.

[@daviddavies5179]

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

[@MsRuncibleSpoon]

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

[@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. 🙌

[@liamhoughton]

About to paint my transit, thanks for the tips

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck painting the transit mate. 🙂👍

[@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! 😊👍

[@jaggass]

I saw a roller brushed Renault Trafic. It didn't look too bad. Looked to be in the same colour as this.

[@PilgrimPods]

If the vehicle is a right mess you honestly can't go wrong tidying it up with a roller. Even with just two coats and no polish ours looks a lot better than it did. Needs another couple of coats though and a good sand and polish next year before I call it done. 🙂

[@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

[@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. 😁🍻

[@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. 🙂

[@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. 😊🙌

[@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.

[@DavidLewis-ev8sg]

Nice job well worth all the hard work looking good now

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks David, I appreciate it. 🙂

[@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. 😊👍

[@mattyrichardson9411]

Hi mate just a quick one is it Matt or satin or gloss you used

[@donnyo65]

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

[@dobomatter]

Hi there! This video really motivated me to go paint my van too, I was just curious for the condition of the paint 2 years later, can you do a follow up video on how the paint aged? Or do you have instagram where you can show me some pictures of decay? Thanks a bunch, have a great day :)

[@AA-be9rn]

Im hear looking for this

[@PilgrimPods]

I'll put something together. 😊

[@flyingcat2054]

Had no idea diy roller paint could look so good. So much nicer coverage with a roller than the mottled spray can look. I want to buy a used ambulance for camping, and dont want it to look like an ambulance, so now I have a solution, roller it!😀❤

[@briansibley9123]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Brian, appreciate you checking it out!

[@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. ✌💙❤

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Wow! What a difference! Great choice of color on this van! The closeup shots helped a lot with gauging texture of the paint. I love the gloss. I was going to use a truck bedliner paint like Raptor or Durabak but this is a lot easier to roll on and work with. Apparently this is an Alkyd Polyurethane so more durable than oil enamel paint. I tried to find this in the US but only made in UK. Have contacted Rustoleum. You may want to paint the plastic bumpers with Durabak bedliner paint. For fine roller brushing, use a mohair brush. The version with low texture is lovely for a bumper. No gloss but a satin finish. Sticks well to all surfaces, and has more flexibility than UPOL Raptor liner made in UK. Monstaliner is also good. You will need a Xylene solvent and brush cleaner, not Mineral Spirits. There is a great video on KZbin on a Durabak paint job on an RV - yellow color - beautiful!

[@PilgrimPods]

Hey there and thanks for checking the video out. I'll make a mental note of your advice for the bumpers should I have to tackle any again in the future. All the best painting your own! 🙂👍

[@ryudoadema]

Hey Lass-in Angeles, what did you learn about the paint in the U.S.? Going through the same thing...

[@keegantheveganat0r]

i wasnt liking the color at the beginning...but by the end ..wow what a transformation... flame polish those plastics and thatll be good as new... good job!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lumpycustard3433]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Lumpy! 🙂🍻

[@RedZu1]

Torn between this stuff and using a raptor styled product applied with the roller. Plus sides to both, But this being cheaper i may try it!

[@StepvanDan]

Wow that looks great,thank you for sharing,big hugs from MN

[@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! 👍💙❤

[@karenkeller5866]

Wow! You did a fabulous job.

[@PilgrimPods]

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

[@suemiller7732]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

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

[@Ngmitch]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck mate!

[@atomicdmt8763]

w sign (making) you can get a super mirror surface by rolling- and then going over lightly w a nearly dry wide BRUSH.

[@PilgrimPods]

Flattening off? Proper old school method. If I hadn't achieved the finish I managed that would have been my next thing to try. 🙂

[@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!

[@peanuthead5730]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

You should!

[@johhny711]

That's the best hand paint job I have seen.

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Johnny! It's not perfect but looks loads better than the original paint. Another two coats and a final flat and polish next year and I'll be happy. Priority is the campervan conversion so we can get out in it. 🙂

[@murphmurph2124]

I will be doing this to my van, I will be using a paint by Sherwin Williams that is used for repainting propane tanks that stay outside they have 2 types and one is used if you have slot of rust, thanks for the tips, I will be using POR-15 to go over spots of rust believe me it works great the rust will not come back.

[@PilgrimPods]

I'll be sure to take a look at that paint and thanks for swinging by and checking the video out. Best of luck painting your own van! 🙂👍

[@mikemartin2957]

POR -15 paint is an excellent paint for smoothing over pitted & rough areas but a larger tin doesn't seem to store very well once opened ,I found it needs to be used the same day ,ideal to for sealing rusty petrol tanks on the inside as it's unaffected by petrol , even cellulose thinner can't remove it once dry.

[@corawalker2909]

This was very relaxing to watch actually

[@tiagomonteiro2678]

That's a brilliant look. Very inspiring indeed.

[@craigbarker_calisthenics8022]

Do u have a video of the final finish after its been flattened and polished please

[@PilgrimPods]

I haven't finished it yet sorry Craig. I've only got the two coats down so far and intended to finish the paint job once the van has been converted. Was happy to leave it as is because it looks just fine in its current state. I will return to it though and get it finished off properly but will be next summer now sorry.

[@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 👌👌

[@2sillytube]

Great roller job , have had vehicle color changes before and major problem is door jams & under the bonnet or engine compartment

[@PilgrimPods]

Yeah I hear you there. We should have focused on those areas first and are now touching them up later on. Do plan on getting another couple of coats down all over next year before a final sand and polish so it'll eventually all come together. Priority right now is finishing off the campervan build. 🙂

[@darrenmccready1711]

Looks great. A lot of work but well worth the saving on a body shop doing it

[@cynthiaholiday4347]

Beautiful job

[@Dave-dc2ls]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

Get on it mate! 🙂

[@brianmac1056]

Hi, brilliant job. If I can't find the wonder wipes, what else can I use. Thanks

[@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. 🙂👍

[@revsher9690]

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

[@Hissmannen]

Really great resault ! Well done

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks. 🙂

[@marilynmaat3076]

Yassss!! No primer or anything!!! Just PAINT!!! My type of DIY..!!!!! 🙌🏾

[@PilgrimPods]

Yes! Get on it!

[@MrCOUNTYCORK]

Brilliant job on a budget,hats off man

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks mate! 🙂🍻

[@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! 😁🙌

[@Shan-outnabout]

Looks super how is it looking now?

[@moorlifeadventures]

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

[@ashleyburton8605]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

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

[@russfinn4602]

looks very good but now I would have to do trims and bumpers in matt black

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Russ, two cans of black bumper spray paint should be arriving tomorrow! 😁🙌

[@davidcook8323]

Perfect color choice, nice job!!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Asdfbedffhdsxe345]

A heat gun is also very good on faded plastics ( inc garden furniture)

[@PilgrimPods]

I heard they make the plastic brittle but if it works for you it works for you. 🙂

[@robertcairns8572]

great job looks great rob from the toon

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Robert! 😊 A couple more coats and a bit of cutting and polishing and hopefully it'll look even better! 😁🤞

[@TheHarrip]

Leave the fly's and rub them out when it's dry. Genius, you just saved me so much hastle.👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Makes life easier and it works!

[@sharononeill8729]

I did my LDV In between the raindrops in cold October,took 5 coats of green to cover the white.Well worth it !.Your van looks great!.Haha ,you still get bugs in October .

[@PilgrimPods]

It's a great way to paint your van on the cheap and still get great results isn't it. Bet your van looks awesome! 🙂👍

[@sharononeill8729]

@@PilgrimPods It did,used to get thumbs up and people shouting great van" at the lights etc.Sold her on but loved that van ,wish I had kept her. Looking for my next van to build after going into a dispatch,it's to small for me, I need a med van.Subbed by the way.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Sharon, appreciate that! Any idea what van you'll be getting or are you waiting to see what pops up? Prices seem to be a bit higher of late with the world as it is. Everyone wants to drive for Amazon it seems!

[@sharononeill8729]

@@PilgrimPods Keep going from one van to another,cheap or max out my budget,can't decide plus as you say vans have gone up.Went for a cheaper van after my LDV but spent the same amount as the price of the van over the last two years with a new engine and repairs.Need to up my search game !

[@PilgrimPods]

@@sharononeill8729 we went cheap (£1500) as we had never done a conversion before and didn't want to spend serious money to then mess it up. I like the thought of a L4H3 Boxer/Ducato?Relay but I'm hoping our L2H2 Relay will prove to be a perfect fit for us. Good luck with the search!

[@craigoliver3709]

Just about to order the combi colour multi surface in matt then loads of varnish

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck mate! We opted for gloss and it's given a nice finish.

[@craigoliver3709]

@@PilgrimPods only doing it that way because I've used the universal gloss on parts and want to get an even finish

[@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! 🙂👍

[@PhilWatson-eg7ug]

Hi, loved your video, how does your van look now, would you change anything

[@Flash1857]

I did that years ago, rock on

[@PilgrimPods]

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

[@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... 🌧🙄

[@BirdieBrietling]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@darcybrooker]

Fantastic, just about to paint my own Van

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks and good luck painting your own!

[@gtaylor1564]

Great work buddy

[@anonymixx8106]

I'm doing this but using the new smooth bed liner.

[@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. 🙂👍

[@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! 🙂👍

[@matthewoglesby4360]

How did u remove ur sliding door track with the door shut pls mine has bit of rust behind it

[@navitas1]

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

[@PilgrimPods]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1.9.8.3]

Pilgrim pods it's been 1 year what does it look like now is the paint still holding strong also did you use any top coat or lacquer

[@gerryaddison8677]

Well done, looks really good.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for the comment Gerry. 🙂👍

[@jerrythompson8532]

Oh man, What an inspiration. Thanks so much!

[@aljroche]

Looks mint. Well done!👏👏

[@PilgrimPods]

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

[@donner101]

Do you have to laquer it after and if you didn't is it easy to wash and clean off dirt