The Ultimate Guide to Blending Pearl White Car Paint

[@xingfahan8537]

it is a gradual change for the color and this results the eye to see a natural transition. thanks.

[@Ldavidable]

No one in KZbin explains better than #PaintSociety the blending process. I wish I could give a thousands thumbs up to this video, but I can't. Thanks Bryan

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks so much. Your one like means a lot to me!!

[@801venomcustomz4]

From a Saudi Arabian painter in the U.S! Thanks Brain you’re the best!!! Love it.

[@paddyhennessy2149]

I’m from Ireland and doing an apprenticeship in panel beating.. you’ve no idea on how much you’ve helped me 🙏🙏 thank so much keep u the good work

[@PaintSociety]

Man I love to hear that!

[@lesglover6515]

Excellent post! Best luck to you Paddy!!!!!!

[@markstreven4037]

Thanks Bryan kentucky here doing my first white pearl and it's looking much easier after watching you. Thanks and God bless

[@lpat401]

great video// hey i been painting over 30 year and guess what you keep learning year to year/ paint is tedious but you have to love what you do/Thank a lot

[@88Painterman]

I painted cars for almost 30 years, I don’t paint no more but still interested in it. I’ve watched KZbin videos on painting for probably 10 years. You are the BEST on here and have great videos! Thanks for sharing your hard earned knowledge!

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks Bobby. That means a lot. I’m trying to create the number 1 hub for learning and I thank you for being a part of my channel.

[@wildbill1]

Love your videos bro. I’ve been painting for over 25 years and I still pick up neat tips and tricks from you. Thank you.

[@rochhammond7878]

Your videos are great! I'm 40 yrs plus in the business and have picked up a couple useful tips from you. I wish I could explain to my newbies as well as u do. I'm too impatient. Lol. It must be the teaching of the kids that helps you explain things the way u do. Thanx Brother!

[@PaintSociety]

Love to hear that a veteran has an open mind. That’s so hard to find. Thanks for your comment.

[@xplosivekustomz]

Thank you so much! I was having issues blending pearls, I saw this video and tried it and it came out PERFECT!!! It was so easy, it was just remembering the step... Thanks again!

[@dinikin]

Thank you for your help. For your tips tricks and most likely for kind words of encouragement. I just painted a subaru with white K1X pearl. It turned out much better than anticipated. Mind that it was my first real paint job ever.

[@PixelMello]

Shout out to Johannesburg South Africa where we are watching from.

[@davidp2888]

You make it look easy. Years ago my old car was nearly destroyed by an alignment shop (it fell off a lift). They paid to have it repaired and the paint job looked horrible. I could tell where the old paint met the new and their blends were awful; I could see them from 20 feet away. I love your channel.

[@PaintSociety]

Man so sorry to hear that!!!

[@wilahinely]

Brian, your videos keep getting better and better. You're a natural teacher! Thanks for what you do sir!

[@PaintSociety]

Thank you! I’m learning how to bring my teachings across in digestible bites.

[@wilahinely]

Paint Society It’s working! I’ve learned a lot from you.

[@sla4yergaming129]

Catching up with motivated painters, well done

[@kingsway731]

Perfect 👌. I have a tip... I noticed that the bumper looked a little bit darker. White cars always get that dingy tint that doesn't wash off. (Detailers know the issue) what's going on is the micro-scratches in the paint are compacted with dirt. Clay bar will just glide over it all. It only ever shows on white (maybe yellow). That's why the new paint always looks brighter. I've found that if you scrub it down with thinner or reducer on white shop towels (dyed towels can stain paint), it will brighten it back up and even hide more visible scratches. This will probably haze it up and you'll need to polish it after. Do this on the blend panels and the adjacent panels before you start prep. (Like the bumper in this video). It couldn't hurt to do the whole car. You don't want to be doing this after you finish and trying not to hit the fresh paint.Word to the wise... Don't get thinner on rubber seals or plastic and don't let it sit wet anywhere. Reducer (more expensive) will do the same thing but isn't as hot so you might have less polishing to do. Also, don't do this to single stage paint or lacquer or something... Be smart

[@PaintSociety]

Yes great tip! It was more yellow then the rest of the car. I think my color was actually lighter in theory but what you described was a great tip that I plan on using. Thanks for watching !

[@nazminazminazminazmi]

Awesome video, i asked you some questions in your previous videos and i hope they helped you because i see you are getting better in explaining the steps, every step is clear and i have no questions witch means that you did perfect video. Great job, bravo.

[@PaintSociety]

Yes I’m learning how to edit and I’m putting text in my video so my viewers understand what I am spraying at the particular moment

[@eddieabd8151]

You proud of your work 👍👍👍 and you should be. Good job Brian.

[@JuanRamirez-qu8ol]

Just the video I needed. thank you so much Brian keep up the good work!!

[@victorbelmares2722]

Watched your video a second time being a veteran i didn't listen real good the first time this time i focused great video

[@langdonfairchild1st805]

I'm from England and just watching you're painting techniques with a Gin in a gin society glass. A glass with painting society would be cool after a long day at work 😁With a spray gun on of cause.

[@CFDoubleDees]

AWESOME, i have two tri coat jobs to do tmr. this will definitel help thank you

[@PaintSociety]

Let me know how it goes!

[@crissgarage4757]

Thank you for sharing your passion, it helps a lot for us. Greetings from Philippines 🇵🇭.

[@SuperTurboman85]

Wow Brian I've learned more from your video clips than I've learned from years of watching other people's paint videos here on youtube! Will definitely use many of your techniques in my upcoming projects! Your doing a great job tnx!!

[@PaintSociety]

That means a lot! I have heard similar comments and these comments inspire me to keep the channel moving

[@ghayathanis3649]

Hi Brian thanks for these helpful videos, I have a rear passenger door with trunk and rear bumper, only two small spots on the trunk, and one spot on the rear passenger door, what do I do, and how do I blend pearl white, this is my first time, but I don’t wanna mess it up, your help is much appreciated.

[@StyxxxxRiver]

Its always instresting to see how people spray things differently. Like to me it almost looks like you mist coat clear until its shiny , but I put it on like a sheet of icing, and some people do little thick spurts at a time

[@victorbelmares2722]

I see a lot of painter's spraying on you tube there form isn't real good you do a real good job. As many years as I've sprayed I've probably painted 15 pearl jobs I can do it but it is hard I've never seen 1 to 1 mixing the pearl and Base I'll try that next time did you spray 1 to 1 straight over the base on fender and door

[@tommyvermaak1948]

you are a legend my bro...

[@edwardtaneo]

it help a lot Brian, and make my job easier, I'm from Cayman Island.

[@chidexkofi8789]

U killed it bro that's our work..TEAM@ NEAT WORKS

[@smudger6461]

On point buddy, great information great turn out on the car too. Sharing your tips and hints are appreciated, keep them coming ✌

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks Taylor! Appreciate your message

[@smudger6461]

Credit to you sir, excellent breakdown on your work. I don't think I've seen a channel like you have breaking it down so much. It would be nice to see some intercoat work over base with metal flake if possible, maybe on a small panel 🤷‍♂️.. just for some tips for us hobbyists.. thanks again bud 👍

[@marcopolo9255]

Thanks Braian for all your vidios.

[@marcoantoniorosademoraes611]

Its contents are very good, I am a car painter here in Brazil, more precisely in the interior of São Paulo. Even more, my friend.

[@PaintSociety]

Brazil! In the house. I’ll do a shout-out next time

[@husky1232]

You make it look easy thank you for the video

[@tarricknicholson6300]

yes sir you are so write. love the work. hope to get my benz suv. pearl fix.

[@makcarspaint9651]

Thank u very much for making such helpful video.from Pakistan.

[@wayneduchscherer4676]

Brian:If I have a Motor Guard 30 to control inline water than 25 feet flex hose to gun do I still need a moisture filter at the gun before the gun regulator? Thanks

[@splash5974]

Hey Brian! Your back!! Looks awesome brother.

[@PaintSociety]

Back again!

[@georgemichaels2325]

The reason you don't see the blend on the hood is because the top of your fan pattern does not put out the same overstay that you get on the side panels. To blend the side. Finish up the blended sides in an arcing( semi circle) spray pattern rather then finishing side to side. Do your drop coat in an arcing motion because the top of the fan leaves no mottled rainbow effect. Hope this helps.

[@yo5535]

I think he knows what he’s doing homie

[@brandonlux6507]

@@yo5535thinking you know it all is dangerous

[@Yurboiisilly2]

Shoutout from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@jairomancia6324]

Thank you so much for this video it will help me a lot

[@Baldsohard365]

I'm doing a touch-up on my 2014 Maxima pearl white trunk using rattle cans. If your clear base/ blending additive the same as the spot blender spray can?

[@minasakopian1220]

Extremely hard job bravo !

[@nogieboybodypaint2125]

Good job sir I'm getting Lern about your job thank you sir. I always watch your videos in your channel.

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@richmond7734]

Отличная работа! Конечный результат просто огонь.Успехов и хорошего настроения.

[@stephensurratt9117]

? Is how did you prep it I know probably get the clear coat off the pieces you sprayed how wetsand ? I been watching your videos you rock!

[@muhameddruskic7673]

Thank you very much for the advice hello from Bosnia and Herzegovina

[@PaintSociety]

Welcome!

[@danamcintyre3565]

I'm getting ready to fix a roof on 2014 chevy truck with a sunroof in it paint code 800J the place needing fix is by the a piller 8" back and 12"-18" almost to the mirror in the middle can I blend on both sides of the sunroof ?

[@s.galaladnan5882]

Hello man always glowing in your work my life

[@modo2589]

Big like for what you doing ,it's really good trick

[@shakeeliqbal3720]

i am from pakistan love and respect you brother

[@kamildarek3425]

You are a very good teacher😀

[@PaintSociety]

Thank you Kamil!

[@deanoramsay40]

Very good teacher maaaann

[@johnreymoralla7559]

this vedeo is what i need to watch,,,good explanation to his viewers,,,thanks bro,,,

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks jay!

[@Speedycory6]

Can you use the 1k spot blender by Spray max as a blend additive ?

[@powerbussov6602]

Topppp man on the planet. God bless you

[@adamalaiwi2648]

Awesome video!

[@Abel3270]

That came out a sick!!

[@southisaac]

Another fantastic video!

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks you Isaac

[@antoniofauxuci174]

Do you need to sand before spraying blending additive?

[@JRTX93]

I've been painting for 6 years and never used that blend clear stuff, my pops showed to just reduce the paint after each coat but now i use it and damm does it make my job easier lol

[@PaintSociety]

Glad to hear that. Either way will work but blending clear definitely helps!

[@georgemichaels2325]

If you notice the blend will swim around if you don't do this. I've used bulldog adhesion promoter for the same thing. Bulldog covers 320 grit scratches. I've had one very experienced painter say" that's for plastic parts". I told him " what do you think. Clear coat is". I started in 1969. Yeah I know I am semi old.

[@jaykrom852]

@@georgemichaels2325 I agree with you on both counts- i use the Transtar adhesion promoter and tie coat for these kind of blends (and sometimes the Transtar blending clear). And semi-old as I started in 69 also...

[@karlitosortega6430]

Eres un maestro deberías hacer algunos videos en español saludos!!! 👍

[@juniorizq2342]

hey mannn im about to do my first full paint job on my car. how to i sand it down? like what sand paper do i use? its milano red. do i sand it all the way to the base or just a light sand?

[@636Jaybee]

Dope keep pushing these videos out 👀🔥

[@PaintSociety]

Yes sir! I’m going to be getting into prep as well

[@alexandrmelichar]

Nice tricks and hacks, i am still learning basics, but this helps me to understand the basics of painting. But i still strugle with Presure settings. Dont really know when and why use this amount of psi. So i use on every thing +- 20 psi. Somehow it works. Btw video how to prep your car before painting with all the sand papers and filler and primers would be nice thanks dude for your videos. Again sending greetings to America from little country in middle od Europe! Just to let you know that you are helping all around the world!

[@PaintSociety]

Greeting! You’ll get the hang of what pressures work better! It does take time but I have faith that it will work out for you. I will do a video on prepping from primer as well

[@marcelsecord4617]

Great learn thanks appreciate you're a good teacher

[@dynamichydrographix1636]

Great video and tips. Question: If your using the Pearl in powder form, what mixture ratio would you use?

[@PaintSociety]

Sorry. Never have used the powder form.

[@Yesitsqk]

Awesome work man 🤙🏻

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks Matt!!

[@johnnyh2671]

Hey brian love the vids bro, we use sikkens autowave, so i take what u use is solvent based and this blending additive would be no good for me?

[@PaintSociety]

That’s correct! Solvent

[@lbcutrecht5374]

You got good tips man keepgoin✌

[@stevenfalcon2813]

Can I use duplicity white base paint? For my base?

[@JackVegaOfficial]

Hello. I am new to automotive painting and I am starting to get some jobs that need blending, a few days ago I got a job that what a Toyota Dina that needed some rust removed and all the rust was concentrated at the top of the truck, between the seem of the columns and the roof of the car, what I did was I masked the colum to half the distance of its length and masked the roof in half. The areas I masked got a line, even tough I sprayed only a mist coat on that section. My question is on jobs I have a small area of a panel to paint should I just paint the whole panel or is there any technique to paint small areas on a panel? I heard that rolling the masking tape on itself will help but I have the feeling that it will show anyways. Thank you for your time

[@PaintSociety]

Spray the whole panel. What might seem like more work upfront actually is the easiest way and best repair. Paint from edge to edge

[@JackVegaOfficial]

@@PaintSociety OK, will do that on the following jobs, seems a better option. Thank you 🙂

[@MrHotguy034]

Do you bring the pearl all the way to the end of the rear door paint complete or blend the pearl?

[@jaykrom852]

He shows that you blend both the base color and then the pearl - and you stay away from the edge of the door. Rewatch the video- he's quite clear.

[@lubegafrank6857]

I love painting

[@marklynsmith3510]

Kool trick I have seen it before but now I see how effective it is. What type of air sander you use to sand the clear with to buff.

[@PaintSociety]

A little 3inch cornwell

[@marklynsmith3510]

@@PaintSociety thanks not the 3 inch the 6 inch for cutting clear to buff with. What you cut panels with

[@PaintSociety]

Just regular old husky from Home Depot. Will be upgrading though

[@dnevill]

What Acura dealership do you work at? I'd love to take my 2016 ILX to get the front and rear window recall done! Awesome work!

[@PHARRAWAY]

Nicely done brother still wating for your video

[@PaintSociety]

Yes I have it half way done. So sorry for the delay! Thanks for your comments and support on my videos always.

[@marcuswhite1403]

Brian, What's a good clear gun to use? I have been using a Devilbiss Startingline 1.3 tip for about 20 years. I like how it sprays the basecoat, but I don't really like how it shoots clear

[@jaykrom852]

He used an Iwata here, but you would love a Tekna Pro lite with 1.2 tip and TE10 or TE20 air caps. It was a huge difference for me from the lesser Devilbisses.

[@TheRitmosalsa]

El SALVADORRR. FROM CENTRAL AMERICAAA. IN THA HOUSEE MY FRIENDS LEARNING FROM THE BEST😊😊😁

[@PaintSociety]

Welcome!!!!

[@TheRitmosalsa]

@@PaintSociety hello hola!!!!😅😅 just learning everything u teach thank you for taking your time to teach us the best good bless

[@rceliff2166]

Brian, I really appreciate your channel and have learned a ton watching this! I have a question maybe you can answer. I have a mustang I am painting in Ford tricoat Ruby Red Metallic. I was kicking around adding Shelby style ghost stripes down the center using just additional layers of mid coat to darken it. Do you think I can achieve enough color variation using that technique or should I add a bit of black to darken up the first coat? Any help would be appreciated!

[@PaintSociety]

You can definitely change the color enough by adding more mid coat. It will be subtle though.

[@Walterwu81]

I wish the stock paint on my 17 Mdx looked this good.

[@zacharyohare2118]

My rusty sienna thanks you... It may have a bumper that sorta matches soon

[@karundattmanaram7809]

Awesome work bro, Guyana

[@ozzy01esen]

and also from holland u have got a follower :-)

[@ajithkumar8605]

Awesome tips brother from India🇮🇳

[@PaintSociety]

India!

[@ajithkumar8605]

@@PaintSocietyPondicherry,India🇮🇳 yes your fan brother Resantly i watching your videos thanks for your videos because I learning everyday new and awesome tips💡thank you ❤ 🙏

[@bheath8295]

Nice video. I noticed that you didn't blend the windshield post. What is your theory about that. Thanks.

[@PaintSociety]

Good color match and insurance didn’t pay. We don’t work for free.

[@gabrielrivera3419]

Hey Brian what type of clear gun you use? Come out really nice!👍🏻

[@PaintSociety]

Gabriel. Ws400

[@Threatfully]

Great video as always! The quality of your work and your channel deserve many more subs and views. I got a killer deal on a dv1 digital from my sherwin supplier last week, killer gun, lays those metallics down so effortlessly. Any plans for a video on color tinting? I know a lot of shops have spectrophotometers now but im not so lucky and I feel like i struggle with color matching. Keep up the great work!

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks!! We are selfish. We do have the camera but sometimes good ol fashion tinting works better. I can do a video on it coming up!

[@georgizlatinov5039]

GREAT JOB 👏👏👏

[@tmoney7742]

Quick question I know this is a old job but why didn't you blend into the pillar on this wouldn't the color be off?

[@tamaleerichards9366]

yea jamaica in the here bro

[@wrobin14]

Quick question. I have a black car that has obviously been repainted before, there is a bunch of needle like cracks all over the car. What would cause that and how would you prevent it?

[@PaintSociety]

It’s called crows feet most likely and it’s a paint defect. We saw it a lot on Acura TLs

[@scottcopeand373]

Its checking in order to repair correctly you must strip panel I dont see that alot any more unless your working on a restore project on a older car.

[@roldie10]

great!! How do you figure how many clearcoat do you need per panel? do you have a some sort of guide?

[@PaintSociety]

2 coats. About 2.5 ounces per coat

[@erictriplet1488]

I have a big question I have a truck that is currently black base coat clear coat im wanting to paint it a blue color shit pearl and the recommendation for the base is black base then intercoat clear with the pear would i need to even paint the black base since the truck is allready black or can I just prep it and start with my clear base with pearl mix

[@erictriplet1488]

There is a very large difference in cost between these 2 options

[@PaintSociety]

Paint the black base first.

[@erictriplet1488]

I do have to paint the base even thought it's allready black?

[@PaintSociety]

Correct. Fresh even start. You’ll probably end up breaking through when you sand anyways and will Need to re base

[@shawnfrancis7431]

Great job brian I have learning alot,how did u mix the pearl ,2:1 ? U said straight pearl I don't understand

[@annla7189]

Brain! Can u send link where I can buy a blending additive “Sikken” ?thx

[@evanl.6416]

AWESOME!

[@jerryevens9093]

Hi Brian I'm going to do a repair on my white pearl Mercedes can you tell me what a good quality brand of paint to use in the UK ?

[@PaintSociety]

I don’t know what’s available in the Uk. Can you give me some options.

[@jerryevens9093]

Hi Brian these are the main options Standox,Dupont Cromax,Oml Cron,U-pol,Nexa Autocolor,Sikkens and Max Meyer if possible put them in order of preference many thanks for your help

[@PaintSociety]

jerry evens sikkens, Standox, DuPont, nexa

[@backyardkulay700]

i like this video bryan.thanks.. subscribed...

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks for subbing!

[@CSIICoatings]

What causes paint to check? I've seen it with Nighthawk Pearl Black on both a Honda Element and a Honda Odyssey cars. Usually on the hoods. It is caused by heat? Or bad painting? Or both? Does factory paint check or only repaints? Maybe you can do a video on that?

[@PaintSociety]

Factory under coats issue. Didn’t hold up to Uv protection. Paint failure. Common on black hondas

[@mpikas]

What about the A-pillar? And while I'm at it, the burn through looked like it was through the color in the video, was it only through the clear/pearl?

[@PaintSociety]

A pillar color match was good. Insurance didn’t pay for blend. Burn through went to the base. Once it goes through the clear it needs base again.