Painting my $300 Project Truck Like a Pro (in my Barn) [Cummins Part 12]

[@kwaggs19]

Such fantastic videos. I’ve seen hundreds, if not thousands online and yours are top tier. They truly encapsulate what an average person, with a little bit of know how and the willingness to work can accomplish! You make difficult tasks appear do-able, and to many, that’s half the battle! Keep it up. This channel will explode in due time.

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! As we type, my channel is sort of taking off a little as KZbin is recommending the Cummins swap intro video to a large audience. It's very exciting! 🤩

[@jkgkjgkijk]

2k clear and no fresh air supply? Darwin is calling

[@TheMetalheadHomestead]

It always cracks me up when guys with trucks spend a ton of money on paint jobs. Looks pretty good and you did it in a dirt floor barn! Great build so far.

[@WaldosWorld]

Hahaha I didn't realize it, but I actually spent more on the paint and primer than I did on the truck 😂

[@leviotts2207]

@@WaldosWorld that just means you got a good deal on the truck! Again, you're doing an awesome job. Keep up the great videos!

[@WaldosWorld]

@@leviotts2207 Thanks!!

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i look forward to update on the clear coat. lots of work painting a vehicle for sure.

[@WaldosWorld]

Yeah, it is a ton of work. I'm looking forward to *not* having to paint anything for a while. There's a good chance the next project, whatever it ends up being, will need paint too 😂

[@pbeanan283]

With so many comments and being a slow reader, I'm not sure if someone has mentioned it yet but with taping/masking before painting, always continue masking in the same direction. Then, when it comes time to unmask you should be able to peel up in the opposite direction and get a good long peel. Another thing that will help with your edging near 2 different painted surfaces is a tape I used to use called Fine Line Tape. Otherwise, great videos and keep it up. I just found your channel a week ago with your trailer build and now I'm hooked!

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

Painting is way harder than mechanics. It's like a five step process in which a mistake in stage 5 sends you right back to 1. My paint looks good 50% of the time.

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha yeah, it definitely takes more skill than wrenching!

[@jodydewey3516]

Nice video. The one thing I would recommend is when bringing anything previously rusted down to bare metal, always treat the metal with some kind of rust converter so that it permanently stops the rust from forming. I recommend OSPHO but there are several manufacturers that do equally well.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks and good idea!

[@Large_Sarge]

Since I couldn't fit my truck in my garage, I painted it outside with Bullyliner. The liner is water-based and made from recycled tires. I sanded the entire truck and bondo'd after removing rust spots. With the rough finish, I didn't have to worry about dirt messing up the coat. It looks awesome. I have a 93 crew cab GMC Sierra dually 6.5. Thanks for your video.

[@WaldosWorld]

Oh cool, I hadn't heard of Bullyliner! Seems like a neat product!

[@drewtower]

Great Channel, Just discovered it now. If you want less splash when pouring from cans like your your epoxy primer catylyst or the xylene type can, when they are 1/2 can to full, try pouring with the spout on the high side of the pour instead of the low side. It is counter intuitive, but works.

[@marcruel9401]

Something you might try on your compressor. 15 ft. Of metal line coming out of the compressor.sloping away from the compressor. Feed lines come off the top of main line so you don’t dump h2o through tools. At the end of your main line have a drain valve to empty condensed h2o.

[@glassblastcollision]

If your starting with a full can of primer it's hard to pour .So stick your paint stick into the can and when you pull it out as you go back in with the paint stick, scrape the stick off on the egde of your mixing container as you dip back in for the next dip. Kind of a verticle circular pattern scraping off your stick after each dip. Kind of like a rudimentry pump but it works great with a full can of material.

[@xxbambamxx7261]

When people use a compressor, you should always have a water sperator in the line out... Not just because you don't want moisture, but to protect you're machines... And there should be a way to feed machine oil also... I guess not when you use a sand blaster, but every time else...

[@ToddKing]

The sand blaster work way better than I would have imagined.

[@apaulothegreat1581]

I brought 1995 GMC. Working on frame, with 2 rearends and drive shafts. Air ride KW Air Bags. KW Cab and Hood. Cutting off fenders using 1937 Chevy truck fenders 😊

[@waris3732]

I think what really sucks about a paint job is the time and effort it takes to remove stuff, mask it and prep it for paint. I'd thoroughly enjoy using a sand blaster to remove paint and obviously enjoy the painting process from primer to clear coat, but the work leading up to that is a lot

[@ModernMillwright]

The best thing for seam sealer is bronze brazing. The professionals who use it, tig braze it in. Lasts forever never cracks. Good job on replacing the bad seam sealer.

[@MrPhotodoc]

The level of perfectionism here is way over me. I'm like "It's good enough for who it's for".

[@williamdalbey4867]

Waldo, there's nothing you cant do. The silver looks good. Maybe the silver flake in the black grille will grow on you? I look forward to future vids. Bill

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Bill! I'll probably leave the grille as-is for a while, so I guess we'll see how it looks in the sunlight. Maybe it won't be that bad?

[@stevesalvage1089]

Thanks for great interesting video Waldo , yep doing painting when weather cold a challenge to avoid bloom , you did well, once everything has dryed hard you can always wet flat areas down with block and repolish like new , any subject you do makes for great viewing thanks again !!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much, Steve!!

[@mike8hunter]

Awesome I’m in the metal prep stage now

[@WaldosWorld]

Oh nice! It's a *ton* of work, isn't it?

[@mike8hunter]

@@WaldosWorld oh yes, I hurt myself and am on light duty till thanksgiving, hand wrapped it’s keeping me busy

[@brentwilkey]

I'm looking forward to seeing this truck come together.

[@WaldosWorld]

It's going to be great! Thanks for the sub!

[@donaldgibson3121]

I'm enjoying seeing how you complete the truck project.

[@WaldosWorld]

I'm glad to hear it! 👍

[@MATTYANDSMOKE]

You did well lad,especially considering you painted The most difficult color to paint. Silver metalic. Solid colors are more forgiving. That rig looks gr8. And what a phenomenal power train. I 💘 it man.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! I didn't realize that silver metallic was the most difficult color 😂

[@MATTYANDSMOKE]

@@WaldosWorld yep sure is. Wet the ground gently next time,no splashing. Hold a trouble light in one hand while painting. No such thing as too much light.

[@zonie1953]

Waldo , pour the gallon cans with the spout up . You have a better chance to control the glug glug glug !

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for the tip, I'll give that a try!

[@QuinnPerkins216]

The mirka abra-net sanding pads work great as well.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Good to see the younger generation taking on these tasks. Nice Cummins/Eaton swap. Oh yea .... after your water separator(I use a $30 harbor freight with regulator) ... go into a 3 or 4" pvc 2' long standing up .. cap on top and bottom .... fill with old t-shirts .. air in at bottom .. air out at top. Been using mine for 7+ years! The perfect filter dryer for cheap!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for the idea! Very cool!

[@oby-1607]

Great DIY paint job. You used all the good stuff in putting a good coat on your truck. Gotta do this on my F-350. Thank god your paint booth is well ventilated.

[@landonshult3456]

Just beige watched the whole series today looking really good 👍

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow, that's a lot of watching! Thanks!

[@ZILAwelds]

reducing temp in the cab - I chose ceramic window tinting film ..... 90% light transmission (so almost no tint) blocks out OVER 90% of the IR light (heat) .... even though in some states it is illegal to put tint not he windshield ... 90% you pretty much can not see - what "they" dont see "they" are not concerned about ....

[@cyprianzollinger303]

Really enjoying this series! Great concept with the truck. Looking forward to seeing it done and in use!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to drive it!

[@PapaJ5667]

That is gonna be a slick truck when its finished ......if you are doing a flatbed ...an underbody toolbox on bothsides so you wont have all that open space that would be cool chrome or black matte toolboxes would set it off .....a brush guard on the front would be a nice touch too

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! Yeah, planning on doing a skirted flatbed with probably four toolboxes (both sides, in front of and behind the rear wheels). I'm still not sure what color I should paint the flatbed though 🤔

[@PapaJ5667]

@@WaldosWorld what are you gonna build it out of metal and wood or ?

[@PapaJ5667]

@@WaldosWorld i would also put a headache rack on it ive seen them that are built to match the contour of the cab built out of steel and aluminum

[@WaldosWorld]

@@PapaJ5667 I'm planning on building it completely out of steel. I'll probably use 1/8" diamond plate for the deck. Definitely planning on building a headache rack. I've almost broken rear windows before throwing stuff in pickup beds 😂

[@peteschiavoni]

Man I missed when this video came out. I must be slipping. Lol. Great job with prep and paint. It’s coming along really great.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Pete! Good to hear from you! 👍

[@rickygarrett6508]

If you want to save your blasting media it's a great idea to blast your parts on a large tarp and sweep up the media afterwards

[@conanruisi]

Waldo I don’t know a lot about sandblasting media. I know the ceramic shit is expensive but I highly recommend, it’s the least toxic to your skin and even if you do blast your hands with it you shouldn’t get more than just a little red mark from momentary contact. I’ve seen blood drawn one time with sandblasting, and that was because he was holding the gun wide open blasting at his glove not paying attention. Would love to see a before and after of your hands using coal slag for blasting to see how dirty you get. All my blasting was done with zirconia and a cabinet on aluminum but it took my hands a couple days to start getting dark dark. Then a couple showers later and it’s back to normal.

[@scottrlynch]

Nice painting. Well done Waldo. I’m looking forward to the upcoming Dino vid.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Scott! 👍

[@SPLavey7751]

Nice job, glad to see another video update. Your restoration is looking great

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Scott! I'm glad to be done with this part of the project 😂

[@SPLavey7751]

@@WaldosWorld I bet, painting and bodywork take a lot of time. Thanks for the video. You make the painting look easy. I've only tried air spray on other things besides vehicles. Definitely appreciate the tips and information. Going to work on my truck paint next year.

[@SchneiderClassics]

a good tip for some great seem on the sealer is to cover your finger with brake clean or alcohol and it will not stick to that surface and dry up fast not affecting the seem sealer. gets smooth seems. great video sowing the progress, turning out amazingly.

[@Onry1]

21:22 that slow turn, like I'm invisible, you can't see me...

[@jasoncavanaugh1335]

use crush glass you can use it over and over by running the used glass through a screen type of filter and you can prime it after you blow the surface off and then you use kleen prep all as a grease and wax removal the you are ready to start your painting process

[@Erik-pr2rf]

next time you paint some auto project Order yourself Cans of Duplicolor auto paint youll get a beautiful clean color from that with some wet sanding between coats of color and coats of clear plus you can get it just about any color , i use it on my model kits ( it comes in spray too )

[@williamdalbey4867]

I have no idea how long it takes, for sure. I do really appreciate your effort and the fact that you show so much of your talents.

[@normanbuchanan9710]

the dog yawning and thinking boring cracked me up 😂

[@Stubones999]

If you orient the square can with the hole at the top, it won't make the mess, and gurgle / splatter as much...

[@JREACHER1954]

LOL, not Rustoleum? My favorite color, flat black, touch up is easy and took only an hour to roll it on. Another good one.

[@WaldosWorld]

You've got a point about flat black, that's for sure!

[@zackhamilton7421]

Hi Waldo! Another very interesting video! You are certainly deserving some attention based on your attention to detail and wide range of cool objects, vehicles and machinery. I am becoming a very big fan! Paint is something that I have never done as far as finish. But everything else that you have done on your channel has been a great experience for me to enjoy in the evening or before bed. Keep it up friend! Have a great day😎

[@WaldosWorld]

Hey Zack, good to hear from you! Glad to hear you're enjoying it! 👍

[@banga8080]

Bro at first I thought you were crazy for this build but now I'm like hell yeah build it !!!!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Hahaha thanks! 👍

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

Im wanting to learn to paint. Im looking at a 2000 dodge dually that needs work. And a paint job. But hopefully the paint job will work out. But I need to focus on the mechanical side before I paint it

[@WaldosWorld]

Luckily you'll get practice spraying the primer. What really matters is the final coat of clearcoat (or paint if using single-stage), but stay tuned for my video on removing the drips. I think everything will be okay! If all else fails, just call it a work truck and it'll be okay if it's not perfect 😂

[@mtnbikeman85]

Those net discs work even better if you have a vacuum hooked up and they last longer

[@richardslater677]

The job looked nice but I couldn’t see it close up. I’m no paint sprayer but I’m astonished that it’s possible to do a half decent job in that environment with a dirt floor constantly being disturbed by footsteps etc.

[@bobscott9233]

Enjoying the cummins swap, cant wait to see the truck complete and running. Hurry up. Lol

[@WaldosWorld]

I know, right? These things take a long time 😂

[@bobscott9233]

@@WaldosWorld q

[@robertkerby2581]

Great job with painting your truck!

[@COYO-T]

I did a non-professional paint job once on a truck I had years ago. For the most part it didn't look to bad and covered the truck with only 19 cans of spray paint.

[@jasoncavanaugh1335]

you should use a tack cloth in-between coats of paint only the paint and after the primer not with the clear coat and you should use the 3 method three coat of paint and clear and do a 50% overlap

[@radicalgreek99]

Primer and a 2 stage paint with clear coat is the best way to get a nice paint job. Just make sure you aren't over spraying. Edit: I commented before finishing the video

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha yeah, it looks good for the most part 😬

[@edgarkondrakov9834]

"Orange peel texture" clearcoat surface, or as i would say "too dry" is way worse than drips. This texture means that there is not enough clearcoat for it to form a flat surface, and after sanding it down it will be even thinner providing less protection and less room to deal with defects without burning through the paint. Meanwhile drips can be sanded out and we will be sure that our layer is thick enough to protect base color from UV and metal from rusting (but in your case epoxy resin also performs protective function so rust is not a problem).

[@yannfournier8649]

New to your channel, love it, especially because your using common tools and working in a barn shed or outside, just like me, it not everybody who can have a big shop fully equipped, just like me so I can relate to your video. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! I'd love to have a big shop some day, but we'll see what happens 😂

[@boistoys5451]

WOW!!!!! You are inspiring me to do this on my channel. Good work man !!!!! I'm impressed !!!!!!

[@WaldosWorld]

That's awesome, I'm glad to hear it!

[@LatinDanceVideos]

another really cool video. I'm having a binge on your channel. truly impressed.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidfoster8501]

Is there anything that you cannot do? you are my hero.

[@WaldosWorld]

Wow, thanks! 🤠

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you

[@oussamajoker61]

I'm Osama from Algeria, I follow all your beautiful content, I wish you good luck 

[@Fronzel.Neekburm]

I can't believe you painted it in a dirt floor dusty barn. The finish is really good too. Waldo, most people including myself will procrastinate about not having a clean place to work or the tools to do the job but, the truth is, and you just proved it, all you need to do is get off your ass and just do it. Well done.

[@yinn2yang]

your hard work is paying off... good work

[@williamdalbey4867]

Hey Waldo, hope all is well with you. Having video withdrawal here,lol. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@WaldosWorld]

Hey Bill! Things are going well. I have two videos in the works right now. It's amazing how long it takes to get these videos out 😂

[@larrysutton2001]

Try pool filter sand very uniform and clean about $13 for 50lbs.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for the tip!

[@joelbuyno5500]

The days aren't getting shorter,the sun is going down sooner

[@doughboy1966]

Looks great.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! 👍

[@gregholloway2656]

Another great video, Waldo. Paint looks great!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks, Greg! 👍

[@gregholloway2656]

Waldo's World - I’m really impressed by your video editing skills as well. You’re matching channels with 1M subs. Keep it up!

[@WaldosWorld]

@@gregholloway2656 Wow, I love hearing that! 🤩 Always striving to get better, too

[@mireyajesus7]

fantastic video great ending for sure

[@blakehobbs425]

ok how don't you have at least 200k subscribers?

[@WaldosWorld]

Haha thanks! The channel has grown a LOT in the last week or two, so we're getting there little by little. Thanks for the sub!

[@bobscott9233]

I really like how detailed you are on your videos. If your looking for ideas i would love to see you stretch a dodge megacab from a 6.5 bed to an 8ft. Bed. Theres a couple videos on you tube but theyre not very detailed. I want one of these trucks in the future. I would love to go even further and have tandum axels like a semi tractor. Hope you can do it.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! I like ideas and I like 8 foot beds! 👌

[@dmmaddex]

Nice work

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

I want to see you paint the Dynahoe. With correct decals and all.

[@stromxtc2033]

But you put the air compressor outside. 🤔. Help me to understand that decision. Ahh, I think I figured it out you did it for temporary purposes and for noise reduction. These have been phenomenal videos excellent documentation! Thanks 🙏

[@ashtondavis.3191]

These videos are great man. Keep it up

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you! 👍

[@limauais1670]

People always think that China product is always low quality yeah it's true if you buy extra cheep. actually it depends on how we used the product and how well we took care of it. I got mine a die grinder the Chinese one and used it for almost two years now and it still work fine.

[@SpeedSmith]

Nice Job.

[@christianbentsen3637]

I'm no expert at all, but I might have a tips when I comes to pouring the Epoxy Primer Catalyst, turn the container 90 degrees when pouring to let more air in and smoother flow of fluid :) Looking great so far, been watching all your videoes up to this point. I found your channel because of your Discovery video, so I had to see what other content you had. Keep up the good work, this is both entertaining and you teaching us alot :)

[@WaldosWorld]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I've learned my lesson about pouring like that 😂

[@blackhatch46]

Cross hatching will help a ton to avoid imperfections.

[@ScuzzLuvin101]

love it!!!!!!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! 👌

[@kongchingpow]

This might have been said already...but that clutch lever...you could cut the tunnel and box out a path for it to travel in.

[@baggsfave1]

The dog 😂😂

[@jasoncavanaugh1335]

you need to pure you paint through a filter after it's mixed in the paint gun but also remove the filter in the paint gun

[@jonathanrighetti5897]

you should look into getting some paintless dent repair tools

[@duhund2255]

Use soap water when applying and smothening

[@jasons9249]

I have seen some cheap paint used over the yrs if you spray it well it can look nice.

[@WaldosWorld]

Very true! A cheap oil-based paint can look great -- it's just not as durable as urethane

[@sethhilt2056]

We've got a deal that hooks into the hose fitting at the air compressor and then the hose hose in to it super easy I cant remember the name of it rn tho

[@apaulothegreat1581]

504 Cummins engine with 13 overdrive 4.63 rear gears. Looking for 4 speed Brownie transmission to turn backwards. 130 mph.

[@maxhammontree3169]

Your blasted hood looks like a google earth image.

[@thatmeangreen1052]

Waldo, which northern state do you live at? Looks so green! Also, im SOOO curious as to HOW do your dogs tend tonstand like robots when you're talking to the camera? Its so funny and awesome seeing them stand there. 😁 finally, thank you for your videos, you're doing great man!!

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! I live in New Hampshire. As for the dogs, I sometimes have them sit or stand near me, but a lot of the time, they're just doing their own thing (especially Aspen -- she'll just stand there on the lookout for chipmunks or mice or whatever else she can try to catch)

[@andydupont4786]

Nice one of the legs

[@jamesclark7248]

Very off topic, but I'd like to know your opinion on air oil separators or catch cans for direct injection engines, either gas or diesel, for cars and trucks based in cold climates. Thanks!

[@alvarocanales6211]

I just subscribed to this channel I love watching your videos. You’re awesome.

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks for the sub!!

[@haroldparker3487]

Aluminum foil is good for masking.

[@hcr-motorworks]

Not bad at all!

[@betoestrada3248]

Good job man and great video

[@WaldosWorld]

Thanks! 👍

[@doncotrona135]

Vizsla !!

[@WaldosWorld]

Best dogs ever! 👌

[@billy123174]

Love rhino

[@MrTurtleboy80]

I'm a body man. First you don't put seam sealer on bare metal and prim over it. I goes etch prim, prim, seam sealer then paint. Bondo goes on top of metal for best results. Metal finish can go on paint. Epoxy primer is good but it can crack over time.

[@stevenjordan6389]

Masons sand in bulk,build a siffter.Water separator.

[@robertmoss9468]

Hi Waldo, when did your new doors turn up? Or have I missed a video? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿