Fundamental Friday - (Episode 45) - 400 Grit, Is Not Enough...

[@roberthoffert5316]

I agree with you 100%, as a former auto painter I always told people your paint job is only as good as your prep work. I use that same train of thought in my model building as well even though I don't build for show I still have my pride and I refuse to cut corners when it comes to my paint work.

[@butchsbasementbuilds6828]

So glad to hear things are looking good for you. Welcome to the cancer survivor club....😁😁😁

[@deepjunkgarage]

I'm a picky bastard and am constantly learning. If someone who's been there and done it is willing to point me in the right direction I'm all for it ! God bless !

[@kevinsmith7697]

Bite ! Yea bite me ! You listen to those trolls, you’re paint job will Bite you! You should also pre-soak your wet or dry paper ! 🙏to you Don! ✌️😎🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@timsacco6g694]

The last model I built was in 1986, I still have a bunch of built and unbuilt kits in the closet, I always sanded with 400 and finished off with 600 and used wasted 600 that was maybe the equivalent of 800 and there are no sanding scratches anywhere and this is with spray enamel right out of a can, with that being said I'm wanting to get back into building and am amazed at how much it has changed, I use 3,000, 2,000, 1,500, 1,000 on my car for touch ups, shit 40 years ago I never knew of anything finer than 600!, if I ever do dig one out I'm going to finish with the finest grit possible and see what happens!

[@richardbennett8678]

Treatment? I truly hope ALL comes out great!! I love your videos, I like your no B.S Approach.

[@unclesweetiesmodelworks]

Good thoughts and God speed for your health and well being.

[@travisstoneking4049]

Thanks for sharing Don I needed this. Doing a 65 Impala foose edition it’s my first model since I was a teenager. ✌🏼💛🖤💛

[@josephvanhorenbeck198]

I followed your ultimate finish video. Best finish I ever had. Sweet

[@christesta2521]

Got concerned when I didn't see you on Friday. Glad your back Donn and doing good.

[@alvacounts5026]

I've have followed your advice for years. And it works for me every time. Keep the advice coming and God bless.

[@grahamfrench7003]

Take it easy Old Man and stay positive. Glad you are doing well. Take Care and Stay Safe.

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Yes. And as far as "BITE". 12K gives you the "BITE" that is needed. I've never had tape pull my paint off.

[@1Also]

Fundamental Faturday!

[@LowriderGee]

I also agree. This is the proper technique for painting and prep work. 100 percent.

[@prrmodeler953]

Thanks for the great video and hope you're feeling better. I was talking to two young guys at Hobby Lobby who like to build. We got talking about many things including finishes. I mentioned your comments and directed them to your KZbin site and recommended they take a look. Here's to keeping the hobby going.

[@W4UWC]

Excellent advice. I know I blew off sandpaper and getting quality sandpaper in my early days of modeling.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Glad you are getting better. I just can’t believe someone would give that advice. Thanks for sharing.

[@garyparker2969]

Praise God You're Kikin It's Ass Don 👍👍 Awesome Advice From The Old Man Himself Folks. God Bless You and ALL Your's Guys 🤗 Gary.

[@arnoldstrawn1863]

glad to hear things are good with your health Don will keep you in my prayers nomatter what, that crap is no joke brother ive lost my whole family in the last 6 yrs to different kinds and watching my last sister loose her battle,,,,anyway love what you do and hopefully soon ill be able to get your dvd's god knows i need them lol....

[@dalekloka7069]

Thank you for clearing that up for me. That’s what I thought.

[@EthanW.O.OTechGuy]

i just returned to the hobby after 25=yrs away. that said anyone who doesn't believe that Mr Yosts method works the best is lying to themselves. And if you are new to the hobby and want to learn the right way here it is... Remember most people want the easy way. This takes work and time but pays off in the end.

[@larryromero8817]

Old man I’m glad to see your doing well I hope it stays that way I really enjoy your knowledge thank you

[@conniepowell9309]

Preach on brother 🙌 I agree 👍. I'm glad you are doing well 🙏

[@BigAlz11]

I like this video. I think you did the most polite way possible of saying why would you half ass an elective that you enjoy 🤣🤣🤣 I have no clue what the hobby is, but thank you for letting letting folks know they shouldn't take a short cut to the end of the journey they wanted to take. 🤗

[@rudyhollis6540]

Praying for you old man!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@pattyc8942]

God Bless for the awesome news. Continued prayers for your health to continue improving. I’ve started to use many of your tips. Slow going and I’m Looking forward to getting your DVDS. :) I know it will help. Thank you!!!

[@waynewootton5385]

that is great news that news makes me so happy Mr. yost love you like a brother

[@tonygollaway3769]

Got the first two dvd's from you back when you came to Cincinnati show one year. They were very helpful and definitely recommended. Just ordered the ultimate finish dvd tonight. Thanks for the help, your videos definitely helped me transition to the airbrush.

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

im a stickler for what you teach as well as others in the community more so often than not what 99-9 percentile wish i could get those odds on baseball 😂😁

[@Builtbyronny]

Great to hear you doing well 🙏

[@bravobravoh1344]

Very happy to hear that your health is improving, sir. I am really blown away at the models I saw on your channel, the paintjobs are just awesome.

[@dewapd1169]

So glad to hear youre doing well!!

[@ulisesfreytes7287]

Great that you are feeling good!

[@msilva455]

Happy to hear you're doing better. Continued best wishes!!

[@4trialsin]

Best of luck on your journey

[@timrhine2910]

Trust the man he is 100% correct I bought his dvd,s and my paint jobs improved 110% along with my overall builds Thanks old man keep fighting The safe Tim

[@robertlafontaine4238]

So true!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Glad to hear you're doing well 🔧🔩

[@waynesworldofmodeling2574]

The only thing that made my painting go to the next level was learning this. When I started sanding my body's all the way to 120000 including my primer and paint you could automatically see the difference

[@fernbatfink4851]

Follow the old man he know his stuff ,old school your name is verything,some people dont want to put the work in ,looking for short cuts never work ,god bless GREAT JOB, ps thats i got back in to the hobby

[@rollandcaissie1945]

Take care Don! Be well!

[@waynewootton5385]

hi mr. yost i hope your health is a lot better your a great man thank you for this video

[@antonioflores3699]

Don, I hope your doing well, I can't begin to understand how your feeling. First of all, you do beautiful work. Question, after priming your model, do you go threw the same sanding prosses Up to 12,000 grit? Please help me with this. You stay healthy ( God bless)

[@hattrick8684]

It’s a model… sure… but like anything you want to paint and have a mirror finish… hell check that, matte finish any finish, prep is 90% of the finish. It needs proper prep work, you always want a smooth surface. Even porcelain/fiberglass you want a smooth surface. If you need “bite” you use a self etching hydraulic primer. This way the base eats in while the top retains the smooth surface. Just my opinion, and experience anyway. New to modeling but not new to painting.

[@bkmodelcars]

Hey young man the proof is in the pudding tell them to try it do one without going that far and do one with going that far and see what they get glad to hear you're doing alright

[@TJHahn624]

Hope ur doing well old man

[@chucktaylor2772]

Shoot we usually use 600-800 to paint full size cars , and at least 2000 for cut n polish. Now somebody smarter than the average bear, would think one would have to go much higher in grits on a smaller object......

[@johnathan133]

That is terrible advice sanding only up to 400.. Even with a primer coat you are still going to see those scratch marks to an extent. Glad to see that your health is improving Donn.

[@lltrans6317]

Happy to hear that you continue to do well! Lol, you didn’t need to get that crap to score more likes 😊 Was curious why you say start with 220 grit not 320? Is it because it’ll remove more imperfections to start? Thanks have a great week!🙏

[@stevezickefoose7782]

Donn, Glad you are doing well. Now, regarding your DVDs. They make the entire modeling process idiot proof. They are well worth the cost. I continually review them. It irks me that there are folks that are just too cheap to appreciate your time and expertise.

[@richardvalentine4189]

So I have a question. I’m new to this I’m working on my sixth model and I see you say to put around 10 light coats of paint. Now my question is how do you keep your airbrush from drying up? How much time do you wait in between each coat?

[@TB-rn7vk]

Do you use testors paint with gloss in it or the flat?

[@richardbennett8678]

I hope that if you ever find yourself in oahu please look me up. I would love to meet up. Or you might like to go to a club meeting at the Hobby Company. I'm just so glad you are doing better. God loves you! P.D. would you do any discount for all you dvd?

[@waynewootton5385]

mr. yost where are all your model at don't see them in the back ground of your video ?????

[@tracymccormick7792]

Bro…..what you mean”last treatment?” Am suddenly sad,hope you are alright sir,be cool

[@chris-SDI]

60 grit will make the paint bit 😂😂😂 just kidding don’t do that