Painting BUMPERS and TRIM Black - DIY Budget Campervan Conversion

[@greglenoir7674]

You are so pleasant and well spoken, bravo nice job.

[@markwilliams7573]

Got to be honest you both have done a great job on the van , loving the build videos 👌 keep up the good work. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Mark! Taking so much longer than it really should but we're enjoying (for the most part) the journey. Thanks for taking the time to watch! 😁🙌

[@OddTimeMan]

Looks great. I'll be trying this with my old work truck.

[@PilgrimPods]

I don't think you can go wrong trying this on an older vehicle. 🙂

[@Mochioverland]

Looks so much better! We did the same to our van 😂 it's now sand beige and black. We did all the painting ourselves. Great experience, but we took a big risk! Thanks for sharing your work, it helps a lot!

[@46number1]

I enjoy watching your vids, you come across as lovely genuine people, so lovely and genuine in fact that I feel bad if I have to leave a one of your vids before I get to see the whole things through , if you know what I mean 😉but rest assured I always pick up from where I left off….. very informative, easy and enjoyable to watch…. Keep up your excellent work 🙏🏼

[@darrenmeears4667]

The vans looking great bumpers came out well you need a nice set of alloy wheels now 👍👌👏👏

[@PilgrimPods]

Ta mate! A set of shiny wheels might be a stretch too far with the money... we're trying to do this on a tight budget after all. 😁 Will definitely get around to doing something with the wheels though at some point! 🙌👍

[@BittyBooBrown]

Oh Wow the van looks new. Thanks for sharing.

[@tarand100]

Thank you so much, friend. As soon as I saw your first blog video I just liked everything that you are doing and also the presentation. No doubt you are a gentleman. THUMBS UP TO YOU FRIEND.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for the kind words Atma. Thumbs up to you too! 🙂👍

[@SuperDeano1000]

Wow, amazing transformation! It looks like a different vehicle now. You've inspired me to repaint my own, which is in dire need of some work.

[@roberthudson772]

I’m signed up, what a refreshing channel👍🏻, most channels are slick & polished with no mistakes. You are honest & down to earth, with your honesty comes a great sense of investment. You make very watchable vids-thankyou😊

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Robert, that's really kind of you to say. 😊 I've wanted to build a campervan for years so chuffed I can finally do it. I just want my build series to be a true reflection of what it takes for someone to build a campervan with no prior experience; warts and all! I just hope folk can take something away from the videos I upload and if that means learning from my mistakes so be it! 😁

[@greenmanoffgridcaravan]

Good job! I’m looking forward to seeing the next video! Solar stuff is so much fun! Big hugs for Merlin!

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers! The plan with solar at the moment will be to put the panel on the roof and run the cables inside whilst there's nothing in the van so we can make sure everything is watertight before fitting out. 😊

[@greenmanoffgridcaravan]

@@PilgrimPods Sounds like a good plan to me!

[@christianlees8992]

What a transformation. Wow

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Christian. 🙂🍻

[@roberthudson772]

The before & afters are quite something. The after is a study in eggshell😊👍🏻, custom paint job, you have an eye for detail. The ‘Greg Virgo’(the early years) vibe about you is there, he also has an easy air about him & a relaxed helpfulness too.

[@PilgrimPods]

It was a bit of an ugly duckling when we first bought it and I think that's why we got it for only £1500. I'm pleased with how we've managed to tidy it up. I only wish I had in my skillset the ability to properly sort the dent between the side loading door and wheel arch. Still irks me but everyone tells me it's 'character '. 😁 Any comparison to Sir Greg is high praise indeed so thank you very much for that! Have yourself a great weekend. 😊👍

[@roberthudson772]

Pilgrim Pods you too😊

[@campervangaz]

The van is looking lovely mate. I think you've done a great job!

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Gaz. Getting there mate. 😊👍

[@jamesfester2997]

Great job man. Watching your video convinced me that painting with roller could really turn out a decent paint job.

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers man, appreciate the comment. 🙂 Thanks for watching. 😊👍

[@paulhoskisson4636]

Been following you guys for a bit and I am truly impressed, excellent honest presentation. You now have an Ex-Pom fan living in Australia!

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers mate! 🙂🍻 Thanks for taking the time to check out our little channel. We'd love to visit Australia one day as Scarlett's family have strong links to the country. Exploring there in a campervan would be great! 😁

[@eliotmcnamara3190]

another great vlog 10 \10 for the paint jobs made the van look really good

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks again! Appreciate you taking the time to check our videos out. 😁🙌

[@FarhanAli-id2lp]

Looks bloody amazing!!! Brand new van!!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks mate! 🙂👍

[@TravelingGranny]

Very nice! I watched your video of painting your van & now you painted your bumpers/trim! I will be doing the same to my van in about one week! Thank you for sharing! ~Tracey~👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and good luck with your own!

[@travelingtourers8654]

Van really looking sharp top job!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks! Getting there with it slowly. 😊👍

[@zx10rmac84]

Enjoyed this mate, great results in the end, keep er lit lad. 👌🍻

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers mate, appreciate that! 😁🍻🙌

[@busarob1969]

Sadly some get so fussy, they want it to like a brand new car, but really what you have achieved so far is a very decent looking van. Well done you!

[@berilmurray9879]

What a huge difference, love it!!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you for taking the time to check the videos out. 🙂

[@kydeafie]

I love your van! You're genius!

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Ted! 😊🍻 A genius? I've never been called one of those before! 🤩 Might steal that word for our van tour description when we do it because in the world of KZbin who doesn't love a good click bait title eh? 😁🙌

[@jammin1881]

Nice job! I have mine to do soon and can’t wait to give this a shot. Mine is more Matt black but looking forward to getting it done.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks mate. All the best sorting out your own. 🙂👍

[@jammin1881]

@@PilgrimPods Yeah it’s a lot of work and hoping I haven’t bitten off more than I can chew! One section at a time and slowly slowly!! Once the weather turns..... its go time!

[@josephjackson5330]

I do have to say the end finish is very impressive.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks bud! 🙂🍻

[@tommccallie1387]

Good job on the paint! I have a sudden urge to go listen to the Beatles.

[@stapes1974]

Nice work mate looks loads better 👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Getting there slowly isn't it. Not bad for an old banger. 😁👍

[@plymouthchat]

Great results weldone

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers! 🍻

[@toppertruthio]

Yep a hundred percent better.nice work

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks! 😁👍 We're glad others agree! 🙌

[@dansimmons1739]

Nice job mate. And great editing! Thank you.

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Dan! 🙂🍻

[@sandywatson1082]

great job looks fantastic

[@visitingyu3556]

Wonderful job. You've helped us a great deal. Thank you, California.

[@PilgrimPods]

It's always nice when someone takes something away from our videos. Thanks for checking it out!

[@OverlandOne]

Beautiful job. The van looks great.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you!

[@Pugwash.]

That's a nice result. I tried some blackening cleaner on mine and it just faded to grey a few weeks later, so I'll be painting when it's warmer.

[@PilgrimPods]

We looked at loads of different ways to tackle them but thought black bumper spray would yield the best results for the money/time. All the best tidying up your own!

[@jeffrichards7150]

Nice job Craig well done 👍🚐👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers mate! 🙂🍻

[@tilly1950]

PERFECT WORK ALL ROUND WELL DONE Robbie U K

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks again Robert, appreciate the comment. 😁

[@1958linedancer]

you did a great job and your van looks amazing

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks so much!

[@hlic7941]

Looks fantastic! Well done!

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks. 🙂

[@the_crafty_fishers7507]

Great job mate

[@PilgrimPods]

Ta mate! 🍻 It's not perfect but does look so much better. 🙂👍

[@triotravellers8280]

Amazing mate A1 job x

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers guys! Appreciate you taking the time to watch. That yam yam accent must be a lot to endure! 🙏😊

[@benohanlon5569]

Awesome buddy ! How did it hold up ? Is there a requirement for laquer ?

[@tine8849]

Nice work. Not many people that have gone as far as giving their vans a full repaint & it looks so tidy. My plan is to use Raptor liner on the plastic. It'll leave a nice texture and I won't worry about the scratches as that'll fill them. I'm pretty glad I don't have to paint mine, just gotta figure out how to get rid of the ghosting the old vinyl left.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks. Maybe going over the panels with T-cut would remove the ghosting from the lettering? I think that's what I'd try. 👍

[@captaindrywall]

be careful to not use Raptor on the frame, it nicks and gives pockets for water to stand.

[@sammyhope7216]

Brilliant job 👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Thank you! Cheers! 🙂🍻

[@trev815]

Top job 👌 mine really needed doing but it's my work van so don't have the time to paint as jm always working 😂 I went the heat gun rout and wow , they almost look like new 👍

[@PilgrimPods]

I was going to opt for the heat gun method too because I've seen some fantastic results. I was put off by other folks saying the method can make the plastic brittle over time though. Whether that is true or not I don't know as I didn't do my own further research.

[@trev815]

@@PilgrimPods can't speak for all manufacturers but my ford took very little heat to work ! Time will tell 👍

[@FernTheCamper]

Great share, getting those bumpers and trip looking very flash. Love the channel, just subbed and look forward to seeing how it comes along :-)

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for watching and for deciding to follow along. 😊🙏 Hopefully, progress will start ramping up now that we can start concentrating on the interior. 😁🤞

[@FernTheCamper]

@@PilgrimPods It's going to be so beautiful when you're done. Loving the process!

[@TekerzDesign]

Looks much better, good job! How well has it held up?

[@stephenhoward8262]

Looks amazing👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks. 🙂

[@petevan8942]

Brilliant job

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Pete, thanks for checking the video out mate. 👍🙂

[@navitas1]

Another great video! Thanks.

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for watching!

[@simondolywern55]

Great videos , well done. I'm seriously considering repainting mine with a roller. Do you have any close up pics of the finish ? Thanks

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers man. If you watch our video on painting our van with a roller you'll see some close up pics there. There's a little bit of orange peel but not to the extent it looks unsightly. You only really notice it really close up. And of course after another two or three coats to build up the layers we'll be flatting it back and polishing it up for a glass like smooth finish. But first, the interior! Thanks for watching. 😊👍

[@dRbProf]

Cracking job that mate, I've got the lwb version for work, will give this a bash. Cheers 👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Dave. All the best mate. 🙂🍻

[@arbralouve]

Nice paint job but how does it look like today?

[@leslondi4816]

Hi Craig, what a tremendous job you have done so far, I to have thought of doing something like this. I love the fact that you are building it as cost effective as you can. I wish you many happy outing with it. It won't look out of place anywhere. Well done. Les Londi

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Les. We've always wanted a camper (13 years and counting) for weekend exploring but of course until we're out there we won't know if long term it's for us hence the budget build to avoid wasting money we don't have. We'll have two items on board we won't scrimp on though which will be the Maxxfan as nothing compares to them and we want to keep the van cool for the dog. The other item will be a good 12v fridge as the cost up front will hopefully be offset by the energy efficiency of it long term. Thanks for the lovely comment mate. 🙂🍻

[@yeah_right_ok_no1190]

The whole van is looking really nice mate. You’ve done a fantastic job on all of it. You’ve gotta be mega proud of yourself.

[@PilgrimPods]

Appreciate that. 😊👍 We'll be glad once we've started putting a dent in the interior to be honest. Almost at that stage now... 😁🍻

[@johnhartshorne9872]

nice one Pod :)

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers John, hope you and the family are well mate. 😁🙌

[@paulevans3754]

Excellent job,

[@PilgrimPods]

Cheers Paul! 🙂🍻

[@m3d137]

Nice one! Very detailed with all the information I needed! Thank's! Just wondered about that, would you do the mirror covers and the doot handles with the same paint?

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks. Do you know what, it never occurred to me to paint them. I have to say I'd probably be more inclined to try that cherry blossom stuff on them everyone raves about instead rather than faffing about taping up to spray. 😄

[@TiSwAs73]

Great finish - how many coats and how many tins did you use? Sorry just heard you say it 😂😂

[@PilgrimPods]

😄🍻

[@qfx125]

Looking awesome on here really good job but can I ask does it look like a spray job or can you tell you used a roller when you look up close, really need my van doing on a budget and after watching yours really thinking of doing it

[@PilgrimPods]

You can get a showroom finish if you flat and polish.

[@Sub_Divisions]

How did the paint hold up after several yesrs mate?

[@plymouthchat]

After watching you i have committed to doing my van,if your ears are burning in march or April its probably cause im cussing lol.

[@PilgrimPods]

Good luck John! 🙂

[@plymouthchat]

@@PilgrimPods silly question Maybe,Combicolour do combicolour thinners was there a specific reason you just thinned with white spirit ..

[@PilgrimPods]

@@plymouthchat the stuff I used is cheaper and does the same job as far as I can tell. It's been about nine months since I painted the van and it's as good now as when I first rollered it. Admittedly there have been a couple of areas where it has lifted, for example where I may have taped an area off to seal a window but the application wasn't the issue there, rather the old paint beneath peeling. You'd have to watch the previous video on prepping to see the issues I had with the old paint...

[@plymouthchat]

@@PilgrimPods i have see most of the videos regarding Preparing and painting and to be honest had a nose at some others yours is by far the best so much so,as it got me thinking why not give it ago lol Thank you for the information.

[@martinwyatt6390]

Lovely finish, am gonna paint my van now, but i wouldve painted the plastic trim the same colour as rest of van

[@passenger3]

Did you mention how many tins were needed mate ?

[@passenger3]

Craig did you mention how many tins you used ?

[@maximolotov]

Any plastic paint to brush on instead ?

[@douglasgreen437]

Dark grey or black wheels...Bumpers look great..

[@cthulhuhasrisen1009]

I'm really enjoying your videos. I have a question from yankie land tho. Why is one plate yellow and one white?

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks for watching them! 😊 Plate colours... It's a legal requirement, the reason being that at a glance you can see whether it is the front or rear of a vehicle. Sounds a bit silly but I'm almost certain that's the reason. 🤔😁

[@cthulhuhasrisen1009]

@@PilgrimPods yeah that's a bit odd 🤣 keep the videos coming!

[@erwinpatricia6296]

Any update how the coating held up?

[@landroverman79]

How did the bumper.paint hold up after a while been on?

[@johnthegodfatherslack]

Great vid mate. Im doing my 07 transit connect this morning as my plastics are looking grey and tired. Wish me luck lol.

[@FreeGlideCycles]

great job

[@mindmending.sounds5523]

Good job! Hows the paint holding up 7 month later? Any chips or flaking? 👍👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Looks decent still. One part on the rear door a little bit has flaked off with original paint but other than needing a wash it looks good to me.

[@vinnie4117]

Superb

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Vinnie! 😁🙌

[@chartmann43]

How did the paint job hold up?

[@FYI86]

You from Tamworth guys?! some locations look very familiar

[@PilgrimPods]

Yup! 😁🙌

[@CharlieandMeOurCampingVlog]

Fantastic

[@PilgrimPods]

They're not perfect but they're so much better than they were. Charlie looks a beaut! 😊🐶❤

[@CharlieandMeOurCampingVlog]

@@PilgrimPods ohhh he can be a handful as I'm sure you know with your fella keep up the good work .....

[@marquinhill3347]

Where did you get the paint that you used on the van from

[@stanleystuart5112]

How's your van gone from blue to turquoise colour

[@lindan2836]

Love your video's exept the loud music in it, subscribed anyway👍

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks Linda for the sub. There appears to be a little wiggle with the audio volume I find depending on the device I'm viewing. Thanks for the feedback and I'll see about lowering the music a few dB for a more pleasant aural experience. 🙂

[@VooDooMaGicMan81]

This is the level of finish I'm after. Anything more is really just for showing off considering you'd have to pay for a professional service. Or I suppose if you aim to sell straight away for a premium price. This is more than enough for the purpose.

[@PilgrimPods]

Does the job for me and still looks good more than a year later.

[@thevanpilgrim163]

Hi mate, any ideas if the company you used to paint the van do a matt colouring at all?

[@PilgrimPods]

No idea sorry mate.

[@davebyrne0]

Fabulous

[@sanvandenberg6351]

Hi, did the black paint hold after a periode of time. I rally want to paint mine on our campervan. Please replay. Love San

[@PilgrimPods]

Yeah, it hasn't blistered or chipped at all. Kinda wishing I colour codes them when painting the rest of the van though!

[@anonimushbosh]

I took mine to professionals and they made a right fkn mess of it. Mind you… probably my fault for getting my mates, a solicitor & a chartered accountant, to paint an old van with rattle cans & fluffy rollers. 😁

[@richarddennehy7516]

If you buy a butane blowtorch and swoosh over the bumper they go back to original colour.

[@davejohnson3376]

Has anyone ever said you look like the lead singer from Dr Hook?

[@sunnyadventures9028]

Hi i’ve just bought a relay same year where did you get your windows from? thanks

[@PilgrimPods]

Good choice in van! 😉👍 We bought our windows from Just Kampers and can't recommend them highly enough. 🙂

[@sunnyadventures9028]

@@PilgrimPods thanks will have a look

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

How can you just change your plates? Can’t do that in U.S

[@PilgrimPods]

The registration number on the plates are still the same. We just replaced them with new ones as the old were cracked and tired looking. Thanks for watching Walter!

[@mikespencer5775]

Cool

[@gordon7443]

great job and you live in Tamworth

[@PilgrimPods]

Thanks and yep!

[@MrSpaceace1999]

Use bedliner on mine

[@FXCartel]

Should of used primer or plastic adhesion so it lasts longer

[@PilgrimPods]

The product I used was specifically made for bumpers and so far half a year later they still look great. 🙂👍

[@mikespencer5775]

Yo