Rolling and Tipping - First Coat

[@smileyone4654]

Still after 9yrs best advice for tipping and doesn't say a word!!! We know about resins, prep, just showed tipping. Awesome

[@k1u0]

8 years latter, this is still helping people. Thanks!

[@FishAdvisor]

Still sort of soothing to watch this. I'm in the business myself but it never gets old to see a painters reflection come through the shine in his art! Beautiful work sir!

[@KevinArchibald]

Because of your lighting and paint colour... I've NEVER seen a better demo of rolling and tipping, not just what to do by how and why it is effective. Thank you! About to paint my fiberglass vintage camper with boat paint this way.

[@eyeinhand]

Thanks! And good luck with your project.

[@smileyone4654]

That smile is classic! After second pass he knows he's got the best bottom paint ever!!

[@eyeinhand]

;-)

[@BikingVikingHH]

8 Dislikes!? WTF. I could watch this guy paint all day! Great style, I'll try and replicate it when I paint my Columbia 26. Thanks for the upload!

[@BillGreenAZ]

Those are ust jealous people who can't do the same thing.

[@razzorbladz]

dislikes because you dont paint over gelcoat you cut and polish it and repair it if you paint over gelcoat it will chip off easily where as gelcoat you can repair easily and polish easily

[@razzorbladz]

@Lteo Hrnt how many boats do you own?I have lots of experience with painted gelcoat yes it looks good for a few years but it is not as good as repairing the gelcoat and maintaining it

[@obviouslytwo4u]

It might not be hip enough for the Londonener

[@nicstr28]

Gelcoat eventually will need re gelcoated or painted. You can only buff it so much. Epoxy paints work fine for the $$ u save.

[@heavyd777]

This is one of the best videos on rolling and tipping! Perfect timing, just when I needed it.

[@mesprojects674]

10 years later..this was exactly what I needed to learn. Worked out great! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@mauivi1113]

Me too 👍

[@mwcleaning]

12 years later….

[@eyeinhand]

More details provided at the link above. But short answer is the brush was first dampened with thinner. This both helps keep the bristles from drawing moisture out of the paint, and keeps paint from drying in the brush while working. Not enough to be wet, you don't want to dilute the paint further. Paint is also thinned, which helps it lay out flat rather than leave brush marks.

[@nathanielselvidge4157]

EyeInHand I know i am a little late on this. But I just got my first truck a month ago. and I stumbled upon this video. may I ask what paint/ thinner ratio you used? I find this video very very confidence boosting. it looks amazing! never would have thought this was achievable with a roller!

[@Farmer2492]

Hi whats the thinning ratio

[@sleeks9939]

Thank you for the information.

[@bigduphusaj162]

@@nathanielselvidge4157 you need to judge for yourself the amount of thinner you need. Start with 5% stir it and see if it's viscous enough for the appliance, if it's not then add 5% more. If the thinner is a universal type thinner and not actually the same as the base chemical in the paint then it will start evaporating so you will need to control it throught, for example in a spray gun you would add thinners to the cup when the paint started shooting cob webs or getting too thick. For epoxy paints and the likes the thinner will be the same as one of the base chemicals so it won't evaporate and will stay at that viscosity until it starts curing. Another good way of tipping is leaving the paint to dry a tad then go over it with a second roller that's purely been doused in thinner. This works well getting rid of bubbles and flattens it off nicely but I'd only do this method if you have a smooth surface to work on that isn't very porous, the reason being is that the act of tipping with a brush is very good at squashing paint into the poures and small pin holes and using 2 rollers won't do that as well as a roller then pushing it in with a brush. People who brush too lightly on the tip aren't doing it correctly either. You want to see the paint getting pushed in slightly when you tip. If it's anti slip paint I'd get a proper tipping brush for that as its a nightmare tipping that off with a stiff brush.

[@mike18421]

One of these days I'm going to post a video here on KZbin of my 2000 Toyota Tacoma that I painted using your rolling and tipping video as a guide. I used Rustoleum Royal Blue and it came out awesome! It's been done almost a year and a half now and is holding up perfectly. I mixed 5 parts paint, 2 parts flood penetrol, and .5-part catalyst hardener.

[@eyeinhand]

Do! Would love to see it. As will others, I'm sure.

[@ersatzS2]

I navigated to this link from a boat building web forum looking for technique for using interlux Brightsides to paint an exterior door. I've already coated and sanded it twice with lousy results. All I can say is a picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. I duplicated this technique (right down to the Peter Gabriel soundtrack) and got perfect results. The only thing I'd add is: copy this technique to the letter. The paint does not respond well to 'do-over' brush strokes. If you lift the brush, then continue, you will see that area. If you brush a second time, it will show up. Also I used Interlux 333 thinner which is what they recommend, and dipped the brush in it prior to using. Thanks for posting, it saved my small project. PS: I highly recommend this product for hard-duty exterior applications. It really holds up in UV light, heavy weather, and abuse.

[@eyeinhand]

Thanks, ersatzS2. You are exactly right. The trick is to always work to the wet edge, and only make one complete pass. Essentially you're manually laying down a single continuous coat of paint from one end of the project to the other. There's no going backwards at all, not even the slightest touch ups. Once a full coat is done, and the paint is completely dry, you can buff, scuff and/or lightly sand to smooth out imperfections, then come back with the next complete coat. I also used 333 thinner, and also dampened the brush with it before starting. Be careful the brush isn't WET with thinner, though. I made that mistake the first time. Excess thinner bled out of the brush into the paint and made streaks. You just want to dampen the brush slightly so it doesn't soak moisture out of the paint. After dampening the brush and shaking out the excess, I worked some paint up into the brush before starting the work, and that seemed to give the best results. Also, Peter Gabriel may be the secret sauce for success. Highly recommended. ;-)

[@kurtbutler3960]

I have watch this so many times now and I’m still amazed on the finish and your vid is just so relaxing.

[@stephanielafever7680]

Same

[@henryhester1897]

Same

[@robbiehobbs2009]

Very nice work. And a gentle hand you have. The people who dislike this are people who have tried and failed to attain results like yours. Looks like it was sprayed. Very informative.....

[@maximolotov]

Looks like it was sprayed , wet sanded , compounded , polished and waxed

[@raftmanmikefitz]

I will be doing my Little River Marine Heritage 18'. I have watched your video and enjoyed gaining knowledge from it. I have one question: Do you do half the hull on one side by taping off, then reverse this on the other side by taping it off? Will both sides blend well at this taped point? Thanks, Fitzy

[@tmq1384]

I could watch this guy all day

[@TrybalRage]

I just used this exact method - about 18" section at a time to finish up my transom repair. Thanks for the video! Gave me confidence I could do it myself. Finished the last coat today and it looks great. Didn't thin mine at all, and just barely wet my brush with paint to do the tipping. Amazing watching this paint flatten out.

[@eyeinhand]

Sorry, I'm more a writer than an actor. There's a lot more info at the link in the description above. But yes, it's a small fine foam roller. The roller mostly gets paint on the boat somewhat evenly. Going over it with overlapping strokes helps do that, as the roller unloads a lot of paint initially it becomes more thirsty by the end, so going back to the beginning will pick up the excess paint there and redistribute it to the dryer areas. You'll notice i do a quick pass over the whole section with a freshly loaded roller, then go back over the whole section to spread it evenly. The brush is not critical, just a reasonably good quality finish brush will do. I used a Wooster. It doesn't pick up paint because you preload it with enough to paint to keep it damp - not enough to add more paint, just to keep it from sucking up paint off the surface. Did not bother cleaning the brush until the job was done. You work a small area because the added thinners in the paint evaporate VERY quickly, so you need to work a small area fast while the paint is quite thin. It has to flow out naturally after the brush stroke. The brush is mostly just to pop the bubbles left by the foam roller, and to help even out the paint by stroking in the opposite direction. If you try to do a big area the paint starts to get tacky before you're done. You start leaving brush marks that don't flow out, and the bubbles start leaving little craters. No advantage to working a larger area.

[@wanderingwade8877]

Thank you for generously giving these details. You've answered my questions.

[@tuangalonso7064]

It is very obvious that painting with roller and brush will not be best than using a spray gun. But Dammmmmm😱 so far is the best video i had found on KZbin with best results.👍👍 Thanks for sharing it.

[@tuangalonso7064]

BTW. Just to have an idea, what the (%) of (Thinner) and the (%) of paint mixed together for best results?

[@wg7644]

Outstanding!

[@roostersailboats8420]

Fantastic video! I watched it over and over, making notes along the way. Then I followed your link for more information. I referenced this video before painting my own boat three years ago and forgot how valuable it was, as I begin final painting preparations for my second Rooster sailboat this week. You have no idea how helpful this was to watch and learn from...Thank you!

[@eyeinhand]

Super! Glad to hear it helped.

[@dooflydetailguuy4349]

May I ask how the boat went

[@roostersailboats8420]

@@dooflydetailguuy4349 Absolutely beautiful! My first boat ended up with an "orange peel" texture in the paint. But we live and we learn. The second boat (after watching this video) came out "showroom" perfect. This is not a great quality video, but hopefully it shows enough about the paint job. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4OyoaCHrbuomLs

[@mindebrolis9582]

10 year old video better than most 30min “how to” today in 2024 🎉🎉🎉

[@eyeinhand]

Thanks!

[@tdwz1652]

and he didnt have to say a word !

[@SailingYachtZora]

that was just so satisfying to watch. unreal work

[@snaproll94e]

Amazing how well it flowed and the sections blended together.

[@Dave51262]

One of the best examples of rolling and tipping on KZbin. Great additional instructions and information on your website also. Thank you for sharing this.

[@sactownmopar]

I used this paint with a roller like he is doing 8 years ago to paint some body panels on my truck and the paint has held up well, when it gets hazy looking i just break out my porter cable 7424 buffer with some polish and good as new!

[@1970swimmer]

You have provided me with enough false confidence to go through with this :) I contacted a local body shop and he convinced me to prepare the sailboat hull with Epoxy resin, so now it’s showtime

[@eyeinhand]

You can't win if you don't play! ;-)

[@1970swimmer]

@@eyeinhandso,far it’s working well and indeed I’m playing :) fast questions, before my second coat, should I dry sand with a 340 grit? Or wet sand with a 340 grit? Thanks once the second coat is on, I’m was going to let it cure about 2 weeks before I wet sand with a 600 grit. Does this make sense? And again thank you for your videos

[@eyeinhand]

@@1970swimmer No need to sand between coats, or after. You just need to scuff it between coats to put a tooth in it for the next layer of wet paint to grab. I used those green scouring pads to buff off the shine to a dull mat. Easy, dust free, and leaves all the paint on the surface where you want it. If you use good gloss paint, the final coat will already be shiny, so wet sanding that with any grit will only take some off the gloss off.

[@russelblackwell6041]

Your brush control is amazing and the gloss finish

[@KeithJamesDesigns]

Thanks for the video. Just put the first coat on my jet ski today. It came out great. I was going from blue to white. Brightside covers surprisingly well. Thinned about 7% with 333 and used a small foam roller. No sags or runs. Do have a couple of pops even though I wiped down and washed twice.Think the spot putty isn't playing well with the paint. Just going to sand and reprime a couple of spots before the second coat. Only used about 8 ounces on the first coat.

[@catherineluckenbach4371]

Thank you for making this video - it made me believe that I can do this! I have literally watched this video over 20 times this past month - waiting for that 'perfect painting day' - today is the day! Took a week to finish all the prep work - boat is ready - don't know that I am - soooo, nervous. I can only hope for these results. Off to find my Peter Gabriel 'So' CD. Wish me luck!!! (restoring a 1980 Puffer for my daughters bday in October).

[@qtube15]

how'd it go?

[@kenmurphy2742]

Fantastic musical taste, Mazzy Starr, Amiee Mann!!. Oh and nice job painting the boat.

[@craftyha]

Amazing! Trying to do that with my 1966 Boston whaler . gonna tip my 2nd coat next week. Thanks . Won't come out as good as yours though.

[@lear60man]

Im removing an old wrap that was on a transom and painting it Navy blue, much like this color. So nice watching the gloss just pop out after the brush. Small sections....small sections.

[@markschmitt5550]

I'm doing the Rustoleum paint job on an old Chevy truck. I'm going to try this "Tipping" technique on a small area of the hood and see how it turns out. I enjoyed the video and it gives me a certain level of confidence watching someone else knock it out of the park.

[@markschmitt5550]

It turned out really well. It's surprising how nice it looks for less than $100 worth of materials.

[@marcallen8259]

Was that a paint brush, or a magic wand?

[@cardiffgiant9406]

Paintus smoothus!!!

[@larryjohnson8168]

It is a simple brush !

[@eyeinhand]

There are some details on the paint and thinner in the description, as well as a link to more lengthy info. The paint was thinned the same for every coat. It's pretty critical to getting a smooth finish without leaving brush marks. How much you thin it is really varies according to how fast you work and over how large an area. Slow and larger areas will require more thinning. Fast and small areas less. Keep the paint thin and flowing while you work. If the brush drags it's getting too dry.

[@lsandas1677]

You have mad skills! It's beautiful!!

[@chrismm5536]

Excellent video, thanks! Timeless, even.... If you still are here, what do you use to scuff between coats? Thx

[@eyeinhand]

Glad you like it. I used those green Scotch pads or equivalent. Don't want to remove any paint, just enough to scratch it evenly and put a tooth in it.

[@breezydubay9147]

Interesting technique with the roller and brush! Love the finish it gives! I'm going to try this on my next boat painting job!

[@a96fzr600]

Im going to watch this video a million times, mainly to help me reduce stress ...

[@leedunbar2991]

While listening to Peter Gabriel sing about a boat.

[@dejapex1]

I've been rolling and tipping a 22' trailerable trimaran that I built. It was going quite well but could be improved. Today, I followed your thinning formula exactly and your technique. I experienced a significant improvement. I wet sand and buff the paint as the final process. This corrects any defects but the better the surface is when starting the easier it is. Thanks for taking the time to contribute an excellent video.

[@eyeinhand]

Excellent. That's a much bigger boat with a lot more surface to paint than I had, even for two boats. Would like to see it when you're done.

[@dejapex1]

@@eyeinhand I just went out to my shed to check on the paint. It laid down very nicely - virtually no brush marks. And the paint is drying nicely in about 55 degree temp. I was concerned that the 333 thinner would slow down the dry time significantly. I am used to using xylene when spraying. Thanks again for the valuable knowledge you provided. I'll be sure to send a pic.

[@ssccscot]

Great job, Your video inspired me to roll and tip my Laser yacht and it turned out as good with many people commenting how did you do it with just a roller and brush!!

[@eyeinhand]

Great to hear!

[@hansschweikert9153]

This is somehow terribly therapeutic to watch this guy work. Thanks. I now want to paint my boat.

[@JAXBusinessReview]

Amazed at the job and the video, so calming.

[@eyeinhand]

Use it to thin the paint enough to be self-leveling. Straight from the can, uncut, the paint is too thick, retains brush strokes. I used about a capful of 333 to a cupful of paint, but you'll need more or less depending on humidity, temp, etc.

[@eyeinhand]

The brush was first dampened in 333 thinner, just to keep the paint from drawing deep into it. After that just dip in the thinned paint or you get streaks. The paint is thinned with one capful of 333 thinner to one cup of paint, but you vary that according to temp, humidity, and your own working speed. I don't think any other paint thinners would work the same. I've never seen anything as thin and volatile. The paint it too expensive (for me) to experiment on cheaper thinners that might fail.

[@maximolotov]

Dear Sir I am to paint my van with alkyd oil based paint- Tikkurilla brand , dark blue colour. I got the finest brush from local store as well as foam rollers. Paint suggests using 1050 white spirit. Which thinner to dip tipping brush on for this particular paint please. Painting outside after sunset +20c Please also suggest delution ratio ? 10% of 1050 white spirit feels not enough amd paint is sticky and difficult to spread and coat gets on thick. Thank you very much in advance.

[@eyeinhand]

@@maximolotov Sadly, every paint is different. You'll have to experiment with what you have to find the proper ratio. But it should end up very thin and runny, not at all sticky. Basically, you want it thin enough that when you apply a brush stroke any texture will flatten out naturally. Be aware that not all paints do this well. So much better than others.

[@maximolotov]

@@eyeinhand Ty vm

[@DrakkinXAI]

Damn you are like the Bob Ross of boat painters. Amazing results.

[@eyeinhand]

High praise indeed.

[@jaimedelosrios2039]

Astounding. Thank you for taking the time to teach me what is possible.

[@stochasmvid]

That is spectacular! The first I heard the term "rolling and tipping" was a video of Geoff Kerr at Off Center Harbor, where his parts had the same amazing sheen. Found this looking up what it was.

[@paulpage9367]

Simply awesome, relaxing to watch and enough repetition to see the correct technique.

[@hd221813]

What a fascinating process! It would be interesting to know if this procedure is suitable for painting a car...

[@glenstriper]

I just finished painting a 19ft. campervan in seafoam green using this technique, I watched this video several times before I started. The results were the same, simply stunning!!

[@pablopadilla9216]

Amigo muy grande proyecto! Te felicito por explicar el trabajo!! En hora buena... sigue subiendo más vídeos

[@adammathews5932]

Simply amazing! You, sir, have inspired me to paint my sailboat...and Flag Blue is the perfect color.

[@SloMo2723]

I love that sh-t eating grin at the end! Great job my friend, you got skills! All the best

[@eyeinhand]

You have to simply expand the wet edge along the boat. Otherwise, if a section dries, there will be a ridge in the paint where the sections overlap, because the paint is double thick there. You can definitely see it. I made sure my overlap fell along a visual break to hide it, in this case where the flat bottom and curved sides meet at an angle.

[@jadetobin]

I was looking to see if I could apply resin with a brush, I've never used resin but hubby got me a small bit to hopefully coat some art I made on some mugs for family. But I don't have fancy turners or anything so am hoping to brush it on and this video came up first....whether I can do what I'm hoping or not, this is amazing work! When you do that first layer with the roller I assumed somehow the super hint part was done separately and then when you hit it with that brush and it turns to glass....wow! So, I just had to comment to say what beautiful work you do!!! Thanks for sharing your work!!

[@retiredoldsarge5938]

Very beautiful paint job. I only dream I could paint my boat that shiny and nice..

[@eyeinhand]

Bet you can do better than you think. ;-)

[@maxnuccio2440]

Unreal I’m excited to emulate this on the waverunner hull I’m touching up. Thanks for sharing

[@zanaga1901]

The best method I saw on KZbin painting with a roller by using the paint brush too. Gonna have to try this way in future but have to get more paint brushes for it have a turbine sprayer coming soon though and this color looks about the same color will use when paint my truck again have painted it multiple times this year but it didn't come out right I used Daytona electric blue urethane metallic but going back to using darker blue the original color is s imperial blue metallic though but that color looks close to the color it was at first. My last truck was gray painted it and it didn't come out right either but it had rust on it and decided to paint it that is how I started liking auto painting and started liking auto detailing more too. But now like painting a lot never tried painting like Bob Ross did though.

[@heyitsjester4436]

This was satisfying to watch! You clearly took great care in your work. Thanks for the video! Keep up the great work =)

[@pabloenriquetirabassi7060]

Un experto, impecable !! Bellísima música !!

[@eyeinhand]

You know, I think you're right. It could be very helpful. There are some small tricks to the prep work that make things easier or can make a big difference, and those aren't covered in this. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do.

[@sonofliam8601]

I have an old Volvo 240 that I plan to paint in this color using topside paint and this roller and tipping method.

[@eyeinhand]

You have to work quickly, while the paint is wet and fluid. The thinner evaporates so fast you can only work a small area at a time without it starting to dry and leave brush marks. You want to work a whole surface, steadily covering the whole thing in a single continuous strip.

[@desertduck4177]

Wanna paint a classic car with this Brightside marine paint... this guy has the technique wired. Very nice.

[@eyeinhand]

Thanks, believe it or not that was my first time. There are several limitations you have to work with, and those dictate how to go about it. I can't think of a better way than working your way back along the hull like this.

[@Traveller32sloop]

Thank you... seeing it painted in one unedited clip like that was great and gives confidence.... nice job... well done.

[@eyeinhand]

Tim, the short answer is yes. Check the info in the description, and the link included, for more details.

[@robsduet]

Amazing work! Absolutely beautiful.

[@scotterkelens9096]

Eyeinhand...I see your here in the oldest city..just brought a schooner down from Charleston and am at Xynides on Riberia, would like to bend an elbow with you if you get a chance...I am at The Pirate Store on St. George....amazing technique mate!

[@Kotaztrafee]

I just proved that tipping is not only unnecessary it only makes for brush strokes. After sanding down my first coat I tried rolling only. The trick is to thin quite a bit. To remove the bubbles simply roll the roller over the bubbles as light as possible. No roller marks no brush marks. Flows out instantly.

[@garysouza2277]

I've done both. Roll and tip makes for a smoother finish with properly thinned paint and the right brush. Sorry

[@Kotaztrafee]

No need to apologize. But I'm also firm in my opinion.

[@eyeinhand]

If you leave brush strokes when tipping with a brush, the most common reasons are either the paint isn't thinned enough to flow out flat or it's drying too fast (maybe trying to work too large an area). With enough care, tipping with a roller can work. Glad that worked for you. All things being equal, most people find a good brush for tipping is far more forgiving, and let's you work faster with fewer mistakes. The foam rollers I use would never work for tipping. They leave micro-bubbles that don't dissolve quickly enough - the paint starts to thicken before they pop, and each one leaves a tiny ring and a pit. Also, with too light a touch, enough not to leave bubbles, the roller stops rolling and just smears. Other rollers, and a lot of finesse, might be able to overcome those problems. Not saying you're wrong, or that it can't be done, just that in most situations a brush will work better.

[@garysouza2277]

EIH-Yea, I agree. You gotta know what you're doing, have the paint properly thinned and have a good brush.

[@glenstriper]

This has been my experience also.

[@anoviejo7908]

Beautiful! Watching this technique for the first time today!

[@stunttlr]

You should make a step by step process and put it on a web page. I have a 26' mako cc that I am going to paint after the boating season is over and would love to read exactly how you got your finish to look so beautiful. Please post a step by step to help us all out. Great job!!!!!!

[@robertnortan87]

O Captain, my Captain, is that a monocomponent polyurethan you were using here ? I am very impressed at your work 😳

[@mcknightwildlifellc.4982]

Mazzy playing in the background!!!! Love it.

[@Bens359pete]

Great job painting that boat, wish I could pull that off with my gheenoe restore

[@elchinodecai]

That is a really fine job, well done. greetings from a Spaniard !

[@frallorfrallorfrallorfrall5342]

im blown away by the shiny unstant result amazing

[@eyeinhand]

Just a fine grain white foam roller from the paint dept at the hardware store. I think you could use this method anywhere you have a smooth surface.

[@melv432100]

wow, great video I didn't realize @ first you were painting a boat is it possible to paint a pickup truck like this??

[@eyeinhand]

Sure. Maybe not as good as a talented spray painter and baked on finish, but with the right paint could work out OK. Has a lot to your expectations.

[@gbshreds]

great video, had no idea that using a brush after the roller would make it look that amazing!

[@utuberine]

Is that a lambswool roller. You gotta try one. They hold plenty and roll out even with no shedding. The difference noticeable in the feel of it.

[@jacobjohn7]

brilliant thank for video, got all the equipment to repaint my cabin cruiser.. now hopefully i can do it better than i might have. beautiful paint job.

[@ForSeTiTrimaranAvalon9]

U got skilz. I sure hope I can get the same result when I start painting my boat

[@Whalermansteve84]

Nice job ..I'm planning on redoing my 13ft Boston whaler and was wondering if it would come out looking as nice as your boat .

[@eyeinhand]

Doesn't sound like a temperature problem. It was probably mid-60s when I painted. You do have to scuff between coats. The paint dries so slick it won't stick to itself evenly - orange peels. You scuff evenly and lightly to give it a "tooth" to grab onto, or at least I did. Where I missed, the wet paint tried to pull away and bead up. Any oil or contamination on the surface can make it act funny, too. Just wipe with water between coats. Also, too much thinner in the brush will do it, too.

[@aquious953]

I tried painting my boat with brightside today. It didn't go well. I got a mirror finish on my test area, but when I moved to the hull, it left horrible brush marks.

[@sgagnon3]

Hat is off to you sir! What a wonderful job! I have a O'Day 272 that I have been through and rebuilt bottom to almost top. Looking to repaint the deck to finish things off. I am considering rolling and tipping everything followed by doing the nonskid in KiwiGrip. My other consideration is to do all the repair work myself including fairing out low spots, repairing any crazing/spider cracks and filling all holes then prepping, taping and priming myself and just having a guy professionally spray the deck (Deck only, hull is already all set) including the cockpit. As stated all the hardware is already removed, I just want to pay a guy to spray the deck with awl grip. Any viewers have any idea what someone might charge me to just spray it?

[@darrynmanley4279]

Way late but absolute master, if my diy is even half as good ill be very happy.

[@Cuude]

This is the best I've ever seen a boat rolled for sure. I am about to roll and tip my 17 maverick mirage with awl grip. What would you say is the best tip for 'tipping' to reduce the chance of brush marks? Thanks!!

[@jamie-r2034]

You're like the Bob Ross of boat painting!!!

[@eyeinhand]

“We don't make mistakes, just HAPPY little accidents.”

[@eyeinhand]

“In nature, dead trees are just as normal as live trees.”

[@jamie-r2034]

Hahaha!! YES!! Thanks for this video...I have a 79' VW Bus & am looking to paint the fiberglass pop top for it. I'm glad I stumbled upon your video!

[@jamie-r2034]

“I guess I’m a little weird. I like to talk to trees and animals. That’s okay though; I have more fun than most people.” ― Bob Ross

[@Jinkinsonsasa]

That is actually amazing. Gonna do my old starcraft now!

[@stephanielafever7680]

This is like meditation. I need a private lesson. lol what brush is that?

[@eyeinhand]

Just a Wooster brush, nothing fancy. Just good paint and good prep work.

[@GregAllen2]

Very nice.... I am considering this color for my teardrop trailer. :-) It looks like it goes on easy enough. Thanks for the video. Cheers, Greg

[@dianas50plusyoga]

So satisfying to watch, thanks for the great instruction of roll and tip

[@Znyd04]

xlnt video thank.I wonder if you can use the same method when painting a car with a roller.??

[@glenstriper]

Just got done painting my van like this...it really works!!

[@eyeinhand]

Just added a link to the painting page on the blog in the video description. Posts leading up to that one cover the prep and steps leading up to it. This paint doesn't act much like other paints, but the closest cheap thing to practice with is probably a good high gloss oil based enamel, thinned quite a bit.

[@GodBlessedAmerica]

You’ve definitely got that down pat. I’d have more runs drips and errors than a bad baseball game. Awesome job.

[@a96fzr600]

He makes it look easy...

[@jrivero512]

what kind of brush and roller do you use?

[@oilheating214]

He’s got skill with that brush

[@cadvantageous]

Great technique!....zen from Peter Gabriel ;) I am going to try this with Pettit this week. Well done!

[@infomax2008]

Wow, that is a really good result. Thank you very much for sharing

[@eyeinhand]

The paint is thinned slightly, and the brush was initially just dampened with thinner and thoroughly shaken out. You don't want the brush to bleed extra thinner into the paint (my own mistake) just keep a dry brush from sucking all the moisture out of the paint. More details in the link in the description - can't post a link in the comments. What was your issue, too much thinner or not enough?