Painting A Van By Hand... Micro Camper Van Build Pt1

Is it actually a good idea to paint your van by hand?
Is say, yes! But... Different people have different standards of how they want there paint.
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[@COMFYLIV1NG]

R.I.P THE BEAST..What a belter of a new van...a very good deal especially with the new parts...All the best...Shay..

[@LostInEurope]

It's not dead till its dead 😉 who knows what the future will bring! For now though going to have plenty of fun in this one I think 👌 nice one dude

[@mikelazure7462]

"Minibeast" indeed - made me nostalgic. Now you got me looking at the 16 yo paintjob on my toyota and thinking "how could it look worse?" You are a dangerous man sir.

[@LostInEurope]

Hahaha I did say don't copy! 🤣 to be fair after getting on that second type of roller the finish is way better 👌

[@MOSSFEEN]

Looks Brilliant

[@NewstromJulianna]

I went to Norway for a couple weeks and come back to find new videos and a new van already painted up. I’m so happy for another van build to keep me from feeling sad that my holiday is over. 🤣❤️🚐

[@LostInEurope]

Hahah yea a lot has happened in a few weeks! 😅

[@craigmelvin5206]

Enjoyed that mate whilst tidying up me garage in Coventry, your enjoying this next journey...

[@DanKeeley]

Love that job 1 is to paint it!! Priorities!

[@LostInEurope]

You know it 😁👍

[@gadgetfellow]

looks perfect to me

[@matthewwright9259]

She looks stunning. I'm with you on getting an overall effect rather than sanding down and all that hassle. The Beast looked great and so does the new love of your life.

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers Matthew 👍 there's more to life than a perfect paint job 😄 happy with the result though!

[@venn53]

That's more Ash! 👌👍

[@LostInEurope]

Yea man 😁👍

[@oc2180]

Nice choice of green color! 👍🏼

[@LostInEurope]

It's not mine if its not green 🙃

[@kennethskou5597]

Great job - like the personal touch as well. Did mine wet-in-wet with a brush .🤣🤣 Too bad I can't attach a pic.

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers dude. To be fair brush finish is pretty good! I did that with the quad and dare I say It turned out better than the van 😅 the reason I rollered is to save time really

[@leewheeldon262]

Well Ash I think you've done a cracking job there 👏. Looking forward to stage two. 👍

[@LostInEurope]

Thanks a lot Lee ✌

[@JJWilliams-uk3rf]

I watch a lot of van channels and have to say I have never seen anyone attempt this, to be fair it looks fantastic. Looking forward to future updates

[@LostInEurope]

I think a lot of people are either scared of doing it or scared of showing the results close up and regret it. personally £50 vs £X000 I really don't give a damn 😅 It's ideal for what I need though 👌

[@pandaoutdoors4x4s]

Paint jobs cool as what paint was used as I am looking at painting my Land Rover in old green

[@whatsgazupto]

nice to see you back mate 😁

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers fella ✌️

[@floresavu7522]

I love the way it looks finished! 💚

[@LostInEurope]

Me too 😊 so much better than white 🤣

[@asaandthemarchharepart267]

Brilliant one, do love the Nato Green look. Straight away I thought of Beyond the Van. Top bloke. That tractor of yours is awesome, don't know how many times I've said it haha. All the best Ash 👍

[@LostInEurope]

Haha cheers fella ✌ well I still think it every time I step out the door so crack on 😅

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Nice one Ash - 11:04 😀

[@mutley66]

Christ that was like watching paint dry. Wicked job. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the conversion : )

[@LostInEurope]

That's my favourite pastime! 😁

[@BeyondTheVan]

Aww thank you for the compliment matey! Great choice of colour, of course!!! :-D

[@LostInEurope]

You're welcome dude 👍 hahaha it couldn't be any other colour if we're honest 😄 🤘

[@ShaneyBCM]

Nice, bang on tread 👌, looks like a wee forestry commission van now 😂, converted my mk2 expert tepee last year in the more conventional way with rock n roll bed ect, but stripped insulated ect ect all by myself on the driveway over the space of around a month at nights and couldn’t be happier with it, plenty room for me the mrs and the dog, woke up in it on the Isle of Arran this morning hopped on the first ferry and drove to work for the day, bloody great wee vans 👍.

[@LostInEurope]

That's awesome 👌 haha yea I'm not knocking the more "conventional" layouts, they just aren't for me. Could be picky, could be lazy. Probably a bit of both 😅

[@cortipascale]

You’re not wasting any time to make this small Van being part of the fleet. Good Job, looking forward what’s next.

[@LostInEurope]

Winter is already biting at my heels haha! Got to crack on if I want to go play in the snow 👀

[@iwillsinganewsong]

Cool seeing the trees reflecting on the green paint 🌲Nice 👌

[@LostInEurope]

Should blend in nicely 😊

[@gwildor84]

green all the way

[@LostInEurope]

Team green 🤘

[@stephensansom1492]

Looks like the IVECO, just really far away 😀

[@LostInEurope]

Hahah if you squint a bit it's pretty much the same 🤷‍♂️

[@vilhelmgrasbonde]

Nice job there!! I’m the same when it comes to vehicles, freedom is worth more than things looking shiny and new. Hey if you decide to turn south you’re always welcome to park on our farm just outside Uppsala for some rest and recreation 👌 Stay well.

[@LostInEurope]

Exactly! I'd be afraid to take it to the places I love to go! Thanks for the offer, will bare in mind if I come that way ✌

[@nightnurse2543]

Like the green looks good 😀Looking forward to the next stage!!!

[@LostInEurope]

I just had to be green 😁

[@garyedwards1184]

Van looking great can't wait to see you both out on the road again I missed the videos. Stay safe mate. Peaky

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers Gary 👍 to begin with it's just going to be solo adventures but going to try get Marie's van sorted out at some point and get her on the road again too

[@vog178]

The best colour that can be!

[@LostInEurope]

Absolutely 😁

[@yvonnebailey9973]

Van looks good to me. Spooky how I was watching camper vibes talking about you when your notification came through. Can't wait to see how the van will look when finished, at least you know what works best having done it before. Thank you for sharing. Take care from the UK.

[@LostInEurope]

Haha they were great to have around for a few days 👌 I'm looking forward to it too! Can't wait to get back out there 😊

[@sim6699]

I hadn't thought about vans in terms of car modification, the max power generation coming to mind.

[@LostInEurope]

I just think there's so much personalisation to be done with these things. The sky's the limit really! Love it 👌

[@little_big_adventures]

Awesome 😎 I rollered my transit connect micro camper in olive green it's got brush marks roller marks and orange peel if you look up close but I love it I done the panel over the screen black as run out of paint bit I must say it sets the van off brilliant with the zombie stickers 😂

[@LostInEurope]

Hahah that's it dude! All that matters is when you look at it it makes you smile 👌

[@little_big_adventures]

@@LostInEurope green roller that’s where it’s at mate 🤣 I will never own another vehicle without green paint and zombie stickers 🤣🤣 can’t wait to see your interior 👍👍

[@anniemac3075]

Love the van, very good colour. 👍

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers Annie 👍

[@nickthomas181]

Top-hole Ash!

[@LostInEurope]

Nice one 👍

[@tstuart7333]

Hand brushing or rolling, it is best to heat the paint a little. It thins the paint out then it contracts to a smoother finish. Especially when brushing.

[@LostInEurope]

Ahh cool that's a good tip for future projects 😊👍

[@guyemmott4009]

Think at least it was worth a Scotchbrite and a panel wipe beforehand for a better/durable finish 🤔 😉

[@LostInEurope]

I spent an entire day doing that on my other van and paint still peeled off anyway so bollocks to it 🙃

[@icedave2004]

Sitting hear nodding away when you said you would be fuming if you spent £2000 on a paint job and scratched it to bits. Knowing what its going to be used for its a good tidy job. Looking forward to seeing the van on the road 👍

[@LostInEurope]

Haha that's it 👌 on my other van I managed to scratch it in the first week 😅

[@mikebourke1185]

Looks great Ash..it's what suits the Wearer..not the Stairer..😍 Till next time 😎

[@LostInEurope]

Exactly! Cheers Mike 👍

[@briansibley9123]

Your Mini Beast LOOKING GOOD 😊 just right for them covert fishing / camping out hidden away fun times you going to have in it . KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ASH .I knew it was you on Camper Vibes , it,s the hat HA! , KEEP WELL FELLA! watching with envy as Rat race in U.K. Is a wind up !☮️❤️👍👨🏻‍🌾👊

[@LostInEurope]

Can't wait to get it on the road 👌 haha yea, the classic hat! although, insider info 👀 this is a new one because the original disintegrated...

[@MarcelEling]

It is a good colour for in the woods.

[@LostInEurope]

Be great for watching wildlife 😁

[@mmwaashumslowww7167]

A good covering of old school vanlife. Hard to spot out in the countryside and glad the white has gone, as that's so van man.

[@LostInEurope]

Old school vanlife haha 😄 👌 about right with the time it's been since posting van stuff! Agreed on the white. It's very, generic.

[@stewmoyse7310]

been waitin for this bud👍

[@deanfincham7106]

fantastic job there ash you got thumbs up from me👍

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers Dean 👍

[@ru5tynutzvanlife556]

Looking great ,, the Micro Beast 😂🤘😊😊😊

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers man 🤣👍

[@Schla-Gulp]

03:09 ... Don't copy me ... Why not ? 🤣 The result is great. You only learn by trying it!

[@LostInEurope]

Gotta get the disclaimer in because some tit will try and paint their 30k van and blame me when they ruin it 🤣

[@Schla-Gulp]

@@LostInEurope 🤣

[@ConorMakes]

came out bangin mate 👍👍💪💪 nice one

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers Conor 👍

[@JR90.]

Looking good Ash! 👍

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers fella ✌

[@IrenESorius]

Cheers 🍻😎👍‍‍

[@LostInEurope]

🍻😁

[@alanwilkins139]

❤️👍

[@amandahannam6904]

Baby beast 👀

[@LostInEurope]

Oh yea 😁🤘

[@trevorpat-lifeontherun]

👍

[@LostInEurope]

✌

[@fortague]

Bonsoir Ash and Marie from the Loire valley in France, so glad you guys are back, I miss the beast and your trips to Chamonix ! But where you are now is rather stunning, You mentioned " Beyond the van" I know Richard Kimberly and Ted, he has overnighted here in France in his camper a few times ! Love to you all from Mark n Alison n Olive the breton spaniel x

[@LostInEurope]

Hoping to revisit Chamonix one day for sure! Love it there 😊 Rich is a really cool guy. Don't know him that well but I know he does good spray jobs 👌

[@fortague]

Quick question Ash, did you get Marie's starting problems sorted with her Iveco ? I had the same issues with mine, I changed the "Crankshaft position sensor" took ten minutes ! Van is perfect now ! Plus I changed the "Camshaft position sensor" no more non functioning instruments and it stops immediately on the key ! Total cost was 70 euro's 👍👍 x

[@BeyondTheVan]

Hey Mark!! Hope you're well!! I seem to have lost your email address... Hope you're all well! See you again hopefully! Very best wishes, Rich.

[@chopperharris2888]

Lovely job 👌

[@LostInEurope]

Nice one 👍

[@larriveec10]

It may not bother you but you could probably get the dents out (rear LHS) using boiling water & a plunger though would have been easier prior to painting. Anyway, good to see your videos mate

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers Richard 👍 I was actually planning to have a look see if I can pop it out from the inside when I remove the ply wall. I actually forgot about it until editing this videos haha. Will give it a go though

[@rogerrabbit6522]

Good to see you pushing the yt again

[@LostInEurope]

Feel like I'm using a defibrillator on it at the minute 🤣

[@rogerrabbit6522]

@@LostInEurope lol get the van build vibe going and 'that' music....it'll be like the Pied piper.

[@robertconnors9075]

Hiding your van "your van down by the river." I get it.

[@DUB-sential]

Strange seeing you downsizing but I certainly see the logic in it, never forget alternative fuels too I been running a 2002 jtd engine which is commonrail on svo blends for about 40k and I've read people do the same with hdi engines without twin tanking could be worth looking into if ya get it cheaper from cash n carry main thing is having Bosch pump. Van looks good.

[@LostInEurope]

I think it will take some getting used to but the benefits for me at least far outweigh the extra space👌 haha maybe, I've heard a lot about running alternative fuels. Where I would source it here is another question though. 100 mile round trip to the nearest town 😅

[@pulsey2001]

Wrap the roller and place in the freezer, thaw out the next day and continue 👍

[@LostInEurope]

That would probably work great, if we had a freezer 😅 future upgrades...

[@ProjectCamper]

Mini beast found in Europe 👍

[@LostInEurope]

Pretty much looks like my other van shat it out at this point 🤣

[@vbjarnecat]

Cool. Hubby painted his car once in the last century, then it started to rain!#@%$#! Crates!!!!

[@LostInEurope]

Hahah yea that's always a worry! Glad to have a shelter to do these things now 😊

[@vbjarnecat]

You could paint a camouflage pattern, and then no one would find you.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Think ive missed a vid. Where did you get the paint from? Stella job Ash.

[@LostInEurope]

It's the same paint I used on my other van so purchased about 4 years ago haha. Think it was just from ebay. You didn't miss a vid 😊

[@jonnywilson6932]

👍🏼🛠🇬🇧🚙

[@thomas1006]

Hey Ash! What’s the name of the color? Olive green? Love it😎

[@LostInEurope]

Cheers dude. Honestly I can't actually remember haha, rings a bell though

[@nv400adventurer13]

Insert comment about "I've seen the paint job on your van" (again) and hope Ash doesn't take offence 😁 Honestly first (last time) was completely tongue in cheek mate.

[@LostInEurope]

Hahah I call it the 2m paint job. As long as your back beyond thatnit looks great 🤣

[@nv400adventurer13]

@@LostInEurope that's it exactly. I'm considering doing my van in the same style to hide the ripples down the panels 🤣 On a side note, incase you don't know. Keep all the door locks on it well lubricated, they seize up and spin the barrels if you don't. Its part of the security system on it. I found out the hard way with my old van.

[@LostInEurope]

To be fairnif you use the "fabric" roller instead of the sponge the result is fantastic. I wish I'd remembered haha, not done in for a few year so it went in the brain bin... ah cheers fornthe tip

[@groundbeef662]

What paint are you using?

[@christofferengstrom4676]

The Swedish Armed Forces approve👍

[@LostInEurope]

Hahah awesome 😁✌

[@simonmcowan6874]

Will you have to inform the Swedish version of DVLA, that your van is now dark green not white?

[@LostInEurope]

It should just be changed on the next inspection

[@jonhjfofs5959]

Is the paint used Satin ?

[@LostInEurope]

It was advertised as "semi gloss" I believe. Whatever that means 😅

[@UrbanVanlife]

Looking posh . Now it needs fat rims

[@LostInEurope]

Haha yea man those wheels are proper annoying me now. Tempted to paint them black just to make me feel better 🤣

[@JensGraikowski]

First! And now I'll watch the video. 🤣

[@LostInEurope]

Haha legend 🤘

[@JensGraikowski]

I don't settle for number two, @@LostInEurope. 😁 Btw. Have I mentioned I love your tractor? 🤔😁