Painting My Van - with a £30 electric spray gun!

Welcome to, or welcome back to my channel!
This was something I never thought id do!
I am absolutely not the person to ask to paint anything, ever.
I've always hated it, so tend to swerve it whenever possible.
So when I decided to take on the mammoth task of painting B'lister, anyone who knew me thought id lost my mind, and perhaps they had a point!
Not only did i decide to paint the entire van myself, I chose to paint it using a cheap and cheerful panel spraying gun made by Parkside, the Lidl exclusive tool brand!
I got the idea from another KZbin channel i watch ‪@LT_TOMMY_‬
In his video, he had success so i figured it should work for me too right?
Well, in this video, we will find out!
Thanks for the continued support on this channel, I genuinely love making videos, so thanks for giving me a reason to carry on doing so!
Kernomadz was never intended to be a channel based on fixing or maintaining the van, though I'm aware that's how it seems at the moment!
but now the weather is getting better, and loads of jobs have been done on the van, future videos should include more adventures out and about, so stay tuned, subscribe and tap the bell to keep up to date!
Much love to you all!!
Adz..(Kernomadz)
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(The ‪@amazon‬ links below are affiliate links. They wont cost you anything extra, but they kick a little my way, which would be awesome!)
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‪@LT_TOMMY_‬ Van painting video ;
• Diy hand painted my va...
For the actual spray gun I used, I couldnt find a link, but you can find them often on Ebay.
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The paint I used;
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[@samiadb8503]

You even manage to make watching paint dry entertaining 😉

[@Kernomadz]

😂😂😂thanks mate! That’s high praise indeed ☺️ I hope alls well with you! 😎🤙

[@phillipneale6422]

If all else fails you just stick Amazon logos on and deliver parcels. Great job buddy

[@Kernomadz]

😂😂 I’ve had a few Amazon comments now 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂 Thanks mate, I appreciate the good vibes 🙏🤩

[@swanseamale47]

I worked with a car sprayer years ago. He was a real pro. He showed me a few things but theres a learning curve. I was crap at it, but he'd do a crazy good job with the same kit. These a level of skill involved, and I think practice helps. The van turned out pretty good. I've seen a lot worse by people who claim to know what they are doing.

[@Kernomadz]

I appreciate that mate! It’s as good as I could get it with my lack of knowledge and skill, coupled with a panel spraying gun so in my eyes, it’s pretty perfect 😂😂😂 Thanks for the support 🙏😎

[@Alan-ps2ul]

Fab colour and great job - looks so smart! What a transformation. Happy camping

[@jameshenderson5385]

It's a working van.It's not going to be perfect but you did a good job regardless.

[@jonboy9912]

Nice colour choice, you got a great 29 footer.

[@ultrasteve9031]

Well done dude. A real diy job, just like the ones i do. You're right to be proud of it

[@Kernomadz]

Thankyou! I appreciate you watching and thanks for the positive vibes! I’m buzzing with it tbh ☺️

[@philtebble4390]

Nice job mate 👍

[@MickSnr]

Fair play mate, you’ve done a cracking job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kernomadz]

Genuinely appreciate the comment and support man!! 😊🤙

[@tonyjones2399]

Looking good !!!!!!

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the positive comment! 😁

[@explosivesimon]

MATE!!!! This is immense!! Been saying for about a year now I wanna do my Luton in RAF Blue Grey satin from paints for trade, even have their tester colour plastered over my garage door so see if I like it… and also raptor the bumpers 100%…. Literally got paint envy right now!!!

[@Kernomadz]

Cheers mate!! I appreciate your support for sure!! 🤙😁😎 Go for it!!! If I can, anyone can for sure! The colour is incredible man. Very happy with it! Keep me posted if you do go ahead with it!! How would you apply yours? The park side gun was ok, but I imagine there are much better ways 😂🤙

[@krushingbro6620]

that colour is spot on, really nice job.

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks! I love the colour…it’s a massive improvement 🤙😎 Thanks for watching! 😁

[@toploaded2078]

Love the Colour you went with 🤟

[@Kernomadz]

Looks mean doesn’t it 😝x

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

Looks fabulous Adz. Take my hat off to you 👏 Planning to do mine sometime this year. Well done mate. Colour looks brilliant on your van. Pat yourself on the back. Take Care. All the Very Best 👊

[@Kernomadz]

As always my friend, I massively appreciate your support! 😊 This was something well outside of my comfort zone, so I’m genuinely quite happy with how it turned out! Hopefully one day we can grab a brew and meet properly 🙏 Take care man ☺️🤙

[@bernarddeery]

I’m sure it will turn out well and nothing better than seeing results of your own hard graft , 👌⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Kernomadz]

Cheers ☺️…that’s very true! 😎🤙😝

[@keithe15]

I used one of these spray guns to do my garden fence, worked a treat.

[@Kernomadz]

I was happy with it mate! Thanks for watching, I appreciate ya 🤙😎

[@LT_TOMMY_]

Great job mate, lovely colour 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks man! The colour was chose by my partner…she did good 😁🤙

[@dsrrenrodgers6964]

Looks great mate , job well done

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! It’s all a learning curve. Really happy with it tho ☺️ Thanks for watching! 🤙😎

[@skodakatie7341]

It looked really good in the after shots, I wasn’t sure about the finish in the workshop, but it really does suit the van, especially with the raptor. Well done, amazing result ❤.

[@Kernomadz]

Thankyou! I appreciate that 😊 The finish is more textured than I had hoped, but I’m happy with it for a first attempt 😁 Thanks for watching 😎🙏

[@johnhughes2810]

love it

[@Shantilife6]

Looks amazing man, really stunning! Got a new subscriber 👏🏼 keep the good work mate

[@Kernomadz]

Massive thanks for the comment and the sub! I genuinely appreciate ya 😎🤙

[@itsallfabrication]

Very well done 👍 I'm in the process of doing a micro camper conversion (Vauxhall Combo), and as fate would have it I purchased the exact same paint and colour for the respray. So thanks for showing me what it will look like on the van, and after seeing your van, I'm happy with the colour choice.

[@Kernomadz]

Thankyou! I appreciate you watching 😊 The colour is awesome! You won’t be disappointed 🤙😊

[@BrianDonachie-et3fz]

Nice colour and well done

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your comment too 😉🤙

[@skycanecorsa100percentpure5]

great job

[@Kernomadz]

Thankyou! I was worried about it, but it turned out ok for a first attempt 😂 Thanks for watching! 😎🙏

[@veritas4us]

All considering, good job mate

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching! I genuinely appreciate it 😎🤙

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Just found your video and channel. Got an LT35, it’s a bit of a ‘whale’ so it’s called ‘Moby Dick’.. has some rust…🤔😏. And then some but it will be getting ‘sorted’ soon. It’s an old service van with compressor and genny plus a load of shelving etc.. that’s getting re organised so I can convert the first half of the van into a living space/sleep area. Bought the van 8 years ago only now getting around to getting it fixed.. I need it as my Jag is in a garage in SE England.. and I live in Scotland.. a bit of comfort would go along way when visiting that car to get it ready for moving up to where I live now.

[@Kernomadz]

Sounds like you’ve got a fair bit on your hands! I absolutely love Scotland and am hoping to get back there soon 🤞 The comfort would make it all so much easier! Is it a long trip to the jag? Would also be great to have a place to get your head down wherever you are, it’s saved me loads of money in hotels 😂😂 Thanks for watching and I appreciate the support! I’ll keep an eye out for your updates on how it’s all going 😎🤙

[@davem4423]

Well done mate, looks great , way better than the big white whale it was , tbh considering you did it on the cheap with tools not designed for the job looks cool, thanks for showing it can be done DIY , look forward to the next vid.

[@Kernomadz]

Fantastic feedback mate! Thanks for watching ☺️ That was the whole point tbh. I don’t have a big budget, just a need to get it done. And this seemed to be my best option! It’s not a pro job at all, but given my skill set and tools, it’s as perfect as I could get it so I appreciate your acknowledgement of that my friend. 😎🙏

[@macsmechs]

Wow well done with elec gun 🖒🖒🖒🖒

[@Kernomadz]

Thankyou! I’m pretty happy with it 😊

[@anthonyhoran2543]

I used the same paints for mine but rollered it on! Got good coverage! It’s been done a few years now and to be honest it’s lasting well! You’ve done a good job on yours. Looks nice!

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! It’s good to hear the paint lasts well, I was hoping it would last at least a couple years before I had to do it again 😂🤙 Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment too 😁🤙

[@jonathanhawke2995]

Heyup Adz, pretty good on a budget with a Parkside spray mutant thingy, with the bonus of adding years to blisters life, great job, cheers buddy, Jon 👍Hawkes eye TV 👍

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks man! That’s high praise for a pro such as yourself ☺️🤙 I learned a fair bit, and I dare say if I did it again it would be better! Thanks for the support mate 😉🤩

[@chunkybeardedbiker]

Looks banging dude! I’ll pat you on the back when I see ya!

[@Kernomadz]

Cheers brother! I’ll hold you to that 😂😂🤙

[@Beats101]

Decent colour mate. Looks good to me!

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the support! I must admit, the colour has impressed me 😁

[@bernarddeery]

Mate that looks A1 for DIY job

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! I learned a lot doing it, so next time I’ll be able to dial it in a bit better…but I’m really pleased with it! Thanks for watching! I appreciate ya 😎🤙

[@liamfinch4129]

Impressive!

[@Kernomadz]

Cheers! ☺️

[@FOXY-2023]

Looks the bollocks to me . Great video, well done

[@Kernomadz]

Nice one! Thankyou!! 😁 I’m pleased with it too…I appreciate the positive vibes 😎🙏

[@markrainford1219]

Wouldn't mind my kitchen that colour.

[@MrDyersy]

good job mate!

[@Kernomadz]

Thankyou mate! I appreciate ya 😊🙏

[@tonywatson1412]

Music not needed...car guys really dont like it....we like to watch and learn

[@big5tu99]

looks great wish i had sprayed mine

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the good vibes! I hadn’t planned to paint, but I’m glad I did 😂😁

[@michaelleigh2446]

For anybody else thinking of doing this, just use 'Dulux metalshield' can be mixed in thousands of colours, and just turps thinned. satin or gloss.

[@Kernomadz]

Great shout! I’ll be going that way next time. I’ve heard it is very tough paint too 😁🤙

[@michaelleigh2446]

@@Kernomadz never painted a vehicle with it, but i use it when painting gates and railings, any outside metalwork, nice interior mate

[@Kernomadz]

@@michaelleigh2446thanks mate! Just want to get out and about in it now 😂🤙

[@RebelsInc969]

I brush painted mine with Musou black took me an hour & 1 litre of paint looked great for the first few days, nowhere near as smooth as yours lol 👍✌

[@cedley1969]

I've got the Aldi equivalent spray gun and rustoleum, we'll see how I get on!

[@azza1793]

Consider this a huge pat on your back

[@Kernomadz]

I’m gonna take that with pride 😊🙏 Thankyou for the good vibes, and thanks for watching 🙏😎

[@benhaynes3411]

Fair play mate, the only thing I've got left to do on mine is paint the outside. I've had the paint for 6 months and can't bring myself to do it 😅

[@Kernomadz]

I know exactly what you mean! I found that as soon as I started sanding the paint, I had no choice but to go for it 😂 Thanks for watching! 😎🤙

[@racingdan742]

Well done Ad, looks epic and can’t wait to see it in person all finished!

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! I’ll be back on the road making the most of it after this week hopefully! 😉🤙

[@Edamskiii]

Bit creepy

[@racingdan742]

@@Edamskiii how is this creepy? I literally know him in real life…

[@its_marc]

Looks decent that, probably saved two and a half grand plus on a body shop doing it too. Happy days.

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! The quotes were ridiculous. It might not be as good as a pro, but I’m over the moon with it 😎🤙 and I saved thousands 😂😂

[@malcsurfleet3888]

Looks ok for a first time,compound it for a better shine.

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks! Someone else suggested that too…it’s satin paint, but could use a buff up. Would compound protect it too?

[@kyle97evans]

@@Kernomadz cutting compound is only for lacquer. if you use it on paint you'll burn straight through.

[@adamoneale4396]

For a roller paint job, it's pretty good. There's paint on the van.

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

Pretty good I've painted a few cars back in there 80s with one of those gun. Any problem I had was it was trip off the plastic ring and then spit all over the paint. I purchased one of those stupid other guns you showed and I can't get it to paint. Cheers Graham

[@paulshort1027]

I havent watched this video yet and it will be the first i watch. I clicked on the thumbnail because i saw this spray gun in the middle of Lidl and was so tempted to pick it up. It was for cheap, so i backed away and resisted. Did i miss a bargain or not?

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the comment mate! Tbh, it depends on what you expect to get out of it. I’m over the moon with it but it’s definitely not a flat professional finish. I’d say, if you have access to an air compressor, that would be better, but as far as convenience, I thought the park side one was pretty good! 😊 👌

[@paulshort1027]

I maybe did. Oh well. Great video, i look forward to catching up on how the build got this far. Viscosity is a thing. I love the colour and i too would love the orange peal effect on the paintwork. Good job that man. 👍

[@Kernomadz]

@@paulshort1027i appreciate that mate! I hope you enjoy the videos! (That’s another thing I’m still learning how to do 😂) ☺️🤙

[@paulshort1027]

@@Kernomadz Keep it authentic and dont learn too many bad habits, then you will shine through.

[@therealworld4006]

You dont sand 2k between coats mate light coat first wait about 10 mins depending on temperature then on with a heavier second coat wait for 10 mins or so on with third heavy coat when fully dry then you deal with imperfections and runs if you have any by polishing .Good job though and your orange peel is to with the gun and air pressure and paint mix paint was probably a tad too thick .i used to mix my paint runny as hell to get a nice fine spray but nice job all things considered mate .and having no extractor fans didn't help with over spray on the finish .but fair play pretty impresive

[@Kernomadz]

Awesome input mate! Thankyou 🙏 I genuinely appreciate the feedback 😁 In all honesty, when I do it again, I will most likely use a proper gun. and the info about coats is very helpful! The website said around 4 hours between coats, but much thinner coats layered makes loads more sense 😁 Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching! 😎🤙

[@Builditfixituseit]

Spot on ads! Top job pard!...you can do mine next!😎🤙

[@Kernomadz]

Cheers man! I’ll let you see mine up close first before you let me get involved 😂😂😂

[@Builditfixituseit]

@@Kernomadz don't you worry about that!😄😁👌

[@tinyshedcrafts3974]

That turned out frikken awesome mate. Looks so much better out in the daylight, less obtrusive out in the countryside too. Job well done, I'd say..😊 xx

[@Kernomadz]

Thankyou! I love the colour. Jet picked it too ☺️…it’s been a learning curve for sure, but I’m genuinely chuffed with it ☺️🤙xx

[@SkntMotors]

Decent mate! You a West Country lad aswell?

[@Kernomadz]

Cheers man! Yes mate…Cornwall 🤙😎

[@kolasillers7776]

Hello from Falmouth.

[@Kernomadz]

Hello there! Love Falmouth 😊🤙

[@qz9720]

The color is nice, the execution wasn’t the best but at least it was entertaining😂

[@stuzbots-shed]

How did the spray gun stand up to having a solvent-based paint through it? I always thought they were only meant for water-based stuff like emulsion paints / woodstain etc. I might have to bag one myself, next time our Lidl has them in, if they're usable with solvents. Certainly cheaper than buying a compressor and air sprayer. PS -I like the "Orange Peel" look. But then I have brush-painted previous vans I owned, with Hammerite. I call it the "Mad Max Finish".

[@fildel]

Superb video Adz,thanks. Question on the Parkside - having used it, would you have done the raptor with it? Cheers, Phil.

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the support my friend! I appreciate it 😁 When I did my trims in raptor, the paint came with its own gun. With that said tho, I don’t know if the park side would work with raptor or not?…. I will possibly be doing a bit more raptor soon tho, so it’s something I may attempt 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tonysutton6559]

I suspect that some of your initial problems could be down to using the cheap thinners. After penny pinching in the past I've realised that it's worth spending a few bob more to get a better result if I'm investing a lot of time in a project. Anyway, it's looking good and you're entitled to feel proud of yourself.

[@geoffreycoley846]

i did that to my car when i was 17 outside in a dirt gulley, im now 72 , if id known then what i know now i could have just cut the orange peel back and it would have looked even better, still looked ok though

[@haywireog]

No clearcoat needed for the paint? Helps preserve the paint much better

[@Kernomadz]

The company said no, but I’m thinking about it now. 😂🤙

[@NicholasHoskin]

Good job, excellent drone footage as well 😁😁😁👍

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! I did loads of drone bits but it was full windy and ended up dodgy 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ See you soon mate 🤙

[@Biffo1262]

I would never use an electric spray gun to paint a vehicle. A garden fence or even emulsion on internal walls but getting a fine finish on body panels, er no.

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the feedback! If i did it again, I wouldn’t use it, but it’s miles better now so I’m happy with the result ☺️🤙

[@andymiles6443]

your paint wasn't thin enough my friend, thin coats and build it up, layers !! and looks like raptor finish on final coat !!! BUT, looks ok in the end

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the feedback! I genuinely appreciate it 🙏 I chased the smooth finish, but in the end,I just glad to have the van painted 😂 I learned loads tho! So in future, when it needs it, I’ll definitely think the paint more ☺️😁 Thanks for watching! All the support means a lot 😁

[@bobaverage]

If you're happy, I'm happy!

[@Kernomadz]

😂🤙…I’m glad we are both happy 😎🤙😂

[@ih8hertz1]

Was going well till the music started

[@Kernomadz]

I know what you’re saying mate. I’m still finding out how to get levels sorted. Hopefully, with constructive criticism like this, I’ll find a way to make the videos better 😉…thanks for watching, and I welcome any suggestions for making better videos 🤙

[@ddraigmon6423]

Fair play , well done 👏.. Did you not fancy raptor the whole van ?? But I bet the cost would be mega

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks for the positive vibes! I appreciate ya 😁 I am genuinely considering it for the next time…tho the paint will probably be 3x the price. It worked really well on the trim tho so it’s a real possibility 🤙

[@ddraigmon6423]

@@Kernomadz I’ve seen a few whole raptor vans, they do look class . All the best with the project ! And Channel 👌

[@none7574]

Hi there, great vids, I'm in Cornwall and thinking of raptor painting my whole van, it's a lwb crafter just wondering if you know of a place where I can rent to do it inside? Cheers Ian nr Helston.

[@Kernomadz]

Hello mate! Thanks for watching 🤙 I was lucky to be able to use the workshop at the quarry I used to work at. (It usually has machines in there 😂) If I wasn’t able to use the workshop, I would have asked a few local farmers if I could use their cow sheds as the cows are usually put into fields this time of year. Sorry I can’t be more help mate. 🫤 Let me know how you get on!

[@none7574]

@@Kernomadz brilliant idea 💡 I know some farmers 😀 thanks very much

[@shane555]

Where did you do this matey? I need somewhere to do mine, but it has to be high enough for a high roof Sprinter 😊

[@Kernomadz]

I was lucky mate. The quarry I used to work at let me use the workshop while it was quiet. 🤙 Id have been doing it in the carpark otherwise 😂😝

[@shane555]

@@Kernomadz lucky bugger! There's plenty of barns in Kernow, but not sure many want me spraying paint in them! 😂

[@Kernomadz]

@@shane555honestly mate, i just happened to be covering a day there and mentioned painting. Luckily it was empty for a bit! When (if!) the good weather gets here, livestock will be in the fields. The barns will be empty so it might be worth asking about?

[@shane555]

@@Kernomadz good point matey. If you don't ask you don't get and all that 😊

[@martynlawrence2365]

You would have done a better job with a roller!

[@SH-vb5ph]

Ten out of ten for effort. The cheap electric sprayer caused you a lot of unnecessary avoidable problems. Just another hundred quid gets you a DeVilbiss with a decent atomisation, a much larger spray fan and a big difference in the end result. Do the roof first next time!

[@pauloneill8912]

well done, an awful lot of work but looks great

[@Kernomadz]

Thanks mate! It really was a lot of work, but I saved a fortune and I’m happy with the result in the end 😊 Thanks for watching! 🤙😎

[@user-kq1fz2cm4f]

Used one of these gun to creosote my shed. Very noisy & vibrates so badly the paint pot kept unscrewing. Utterly terrible thing.

[@stevenjarrett]

Not really the right kind of gun for the job, and the pickup was on back to front, probably the cause of the spitting. But fair play for the hard work and a reasonable result! 👍🏻

[@johnoconnor4941]

if you don't do your best, the bug will eat through your head. At least that's how I feel. There's always something niggling away at me whenever I've not given, whatever it is required of me, everything that's needed.

[@Kernomadz]

I completely agree. Sometimes I kick myself for half-assing something. but with this, being as I’ve never attempted anything like it, I feel like I have given it my best. So even tho it’s not smooth or perfect, I’m happy with it 😁😆 Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment too 🙏🤙

[@johnoconnor4941]

I also just subbed too so looking forward to A, looking through the back catalogue of videos and B, the future ones. I enjoy watching down to earthers getting in on a graft and no flim flam...

[@Kernomadz]

@@johnoconnor4941 thanks mate! I massively appreciate that! ☺️🤙

[@frankiewalnuts]

Fancy renting me your unit to do my car? lol

[@Kernomadz]

Honestly, I’d let you if I could ☺️ It’s the workshop at the place I used to work. I was very lucky to get it for a few days while it had no machines in there 😝

[@frankiewalnuts]

@@Kernomadz Where abouts in cornwall are you

[@taxidude]

Grand job but why is your video all of you talking and not of you painting?

[@coggsy3036]

Been Better off if you put the paint on with a catapult get a better finish

[@drewbaxter91]

WHAT COLOUR IS THIS?

[@Kernomadz]

It’s RAF blue/grey….from paints for trade☺️

[@jameshenderson5385]

😅😅😅😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🟠🟠🟠🟠📙📙

[@davejohnson4472]

You can use that kind of gun on a car...it's going to out like shit..sorry to say