Spray Paint TRICKS For Car PROJECTS

[@joe3122001]

"fired up the heater" -garage explodes- "ok, time for the second coat"

[@davidroyle5552]

I will probably post more on this topic than usual since I have been painting for 25 years and in the industry for over 30. Nitrile...NEVER EVER LATEX....you are spot on with that. Warming up the paint is an old painters trick I still do this and some epoxy paints you have to let them sit for 20 minutes before spraying. That paint hit the market a few years ago and I use it also at times. You can actually put different base color in the cans. So lets say you paint your care with PPG and you can actually have the paint store put your paint into an aerosol can and use it later for projectcs.

[@eastwoodco]

Looking good Nate - 2K Aerospray for the win!

[@christophershepherd1983]

I'm shopping for some of your stuff right now because of Nate. You guys should do a coupon code. I'd damn near paint my whole jeep with this stuff after seeing this video and the finish he got from it.

[@rivercaster]

need a link to the spay paint

[@ruggedindsoup2135]

Just wish it was available!

[@toomanynissans]

Not a safety sally at all but one quick note on your respirator, those pink filters are only meant for particulates. They're definitely better than nothing but especially for the solvents in paint and doubly so for hardened paint, I recommend looking into the organic vapor cartridges that work with that mask, 3M# 6001. They also make prefilters for it so that they don't clog as fast. And a light first coat/tack coat is a good idea, it helps keep your first heavy coat from running

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you! I will buy some of those filter today 👍

[@SNAGEMNTAG3M]

Agree 100 percent with this post

[@chrisjones2252]

Great info. I did not know that. Thanks as well.

[@Wheeln]

Craig - I didn't know that either. I use the same filters as Nate, but mainly to keep my buggers metal free! :)

[@dandrson]

Cyocanates, probably didn't spell that right, are in anything sprayed that has a hardener mixed in they are not filtered out by charcoal filters. The only way to combat them is a fresh air system. The biggest problem is they build over time and are cancer causing. Charcoal only works for particulates.

[@83gt17]

The exhaust from those salamander heaters can cause fish eyes in paint. And explosions with flammable vapors. Your shop is large enough I doubt it would be concentrated enough, guys with small shops need to watch out. Not knocking your work at all, that came out awesome!

[@ryanhubble9157]

Diesel has screwed my eyes out on paint before i was gna comment the same thing

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Bro... hes spray painting. He's not a professional body man

[@robjones4210]

another great job, but never paint with an open flame in the shop, the flash-over that occurs will melt the skin off your body before you hit the floor. heat up the room, shut down the flame, paint your project, then open all doors for 2 or 3 minutes ( not enough to cool down the metal) then fire up the heaters again. or get a bomb-proof heating system.

[@vegasfordguy]

Strongly agree.

[@cherilerickson5374]

Scary stuff!

[@USNERDOC]

Nate this was another great video. Really enjoy your videography style. Kudos for the quick safety reminder in the beginning of the video. That is a mark of a true professional. The rack turned out awesome. I was really curious about the Eastwood 2-part paint. I follow their channel as well. This as a more in depth video with the product. Hopefully the Eastwood guys see your video. Would be smart for them to sponsor your channel. Seems like a win-win proposition! Thanks again from a fellow PNW resident!

[@richardbetzenderfer8577]

Enjoying your channel too. I second that comment regarding the filters. For paint go with the yellow organic ones. An example is 3M Safety 6001 Low-Maintenance Organic Vapor Cartridge. The magenta ones are a HEPA rated particulate filter for dust. They take out airborne contaminants down to like 0.3 microns. And maybe the MAPP gas can shouldn't be so close to the wood burning stove, LOL. I like to put a box fan in a window blowing the inside air out to create some air movement. Some paint fumes can be explosive as well, so be careful with open flames or hot embers around a build up of some types of paint fumes. Heck, even turning off the lights can create a small spark and cause an explosion from flammable fumes. I'm learning from you, especially the welding videos, so don't blow yourself up.

[@prancstaman]

I actually was trained to use this epoxy paint years ago, in the early 90's. Has come a long way to have it in spray cans. It's actually a paint used to paint aircraft. Strongest paint you can get. But the thing on using primer first, you do not need primer for this paint, it's a sales gimmick, sorry. Well, if it is true epoxy paint, that is. So if it is actual epoxy paint then the primer you sprayed on was the same paint as the base paint with a different color.

[@rcmike09]

At 29 bucks a can, sales gimmicks like that are so wrong.

[@leokarasinski4217]

Another pro tip PAINT THE INSIDE FIRST! Especially on projects like that that you have to reach over or around less likely to bump on scratch your fresh nice paintjob that way

[@TheoneDragon51]

I got asthma from Kuwait. The dust storms did my lungs in. Ya don't need to get shit from your own garage!

[@mikehancho5286]

Pro tip. Box fan with a large 4" thick air filter tapped to the intake side will suck in all the over spray!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Good call 👍

[@hotshtsr20]

DO NOT THROW SAID FILTER IMMEDIATELY IN THE TRASH. Sorry for all caps, but warranted in this case. The paint-soaked filter flashes (exothermic reaction) and can catch fire. I found this out when I opened the trashcan to throw away the second filter and was greeted with a Backdraft (1991 movie) type scene (well, to me at least). Luckily I have extinguishers scattered everywhere and only melted some trashbags.

[@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838]

Haha I thought I was the only one who did this! It really improves the garage!

[@SNAGEMNTAG3M]

Just an idea if your gonna do more paint videos maybe dedicate an older go pro to that with a case so you can change the cheap case instead of an expensive lense on your camera...just an idea

[@slowcountryboy476]

I would add Body Seam Sealer to the inside of the rack where the plate is welded to the tubing to seal out dirt and mud, and to make sure rust does not form where the paint cannot reach. I would also seal the top between stitch welds if it is not weld all along the edge. The sealer comes in a caulking tube so you can apply it with a common caulking gun. Do not use Aveco brand caulking because it maybe hardened in the tube. My favorite is 3M brand, but it is about $45 a tube. Napa has good body seam sealer for around $15. I found that one fresh (not hardened in the tub) and very workable. I bead it on like caulking then squish it in and smooth it out with a finger and clean the excess and mess with lacquer thinner, acetone, or carb cleaner. It can be painted with self etch primer, regular primer, cheap rattle can paint, or two part epoxy paint. If you decide to a bracket or whatever you can dig out the immediate area to weld with a screw driver or scraper then grind clean your metal and weld. Make sure to re-apply seam sealer to nooks and crannies. I may take a bit of practice to work it but you will have a job that does not start leaking rust from the nooks and crannies. For funzzies, I laid a bead that ends in a point on one end and fashioned a head on the other end and painted it to look like a snake once the caulking sealer dried. You could also lay a bead in "squirts" to resemble a weld bead. Once you begin playing with it you can get as creative as you allow your mind.

[@PictureChasers]

I really appreciate that you wear PPE and esp gloves all the time, same here!

[@wheels.and.wrenches]

Be careful with the hot water in a bucket trick... it does work very well. But... the spray cans must be dried off really well, or while youre painting small water drops may fly off the can and blemish your paint job. Ask me how I know? Lmao

[@austindean9010]

What are the chances of getting some footage of body filling your welds? Sounds like some good info to know

[@stevenpolitte4628]

When painting parts with many different surfaces, go over all of the nooks, crannies, and details like raised letters or bosses, then go back 5-10 min later over everything. Definately wear safety equipment, prep, proper temp and use a tack coat first like Nate mentioned.

[@BOOT]

I need to start doing this, always run the paint when I try to get the cracks

[@wayneatkins6053]

Good video and its probably not an safety issue considering the size of your shop and your using rattle cans but seeing you lite up the torpedo heater and wood burning stove made me cringe just a little. Paints, solvents, and propellants are flammable. Everything i paint is in the booth and when i need to warm things up i have explosion proof heat lamps that really do a good job. Safety first. Cant stress that enough

[@yehudagottesman8557]

First off: love your channel! Its inspired me to get deeper into nodding my vehicles in a more personal way. Second it would be awesome if you also painted a test piece and beat it up to see how the paint will hold up if I were throwing gear on the roof rack.

[@WeekendWarriors87]

I cant recommend tractor brush on paint enough. I use it on my rig, you could also spray it with a spray gun. Limited colours, but I buy the satin black and use it on all my chassis stuff from TSC.

[@hicktowncustomz]

I'm down for protection. But, your respirator is for dust only. You can use the same mask. But you need the filters for paint. If you can still smell the paint. It's not filtering out the bad stuff.. great video though

[@geraldm9025]

I can confirm - the "can in the bucket of warm water" definitely works and causes the paint to spray way more evenly. Tanks for the video brother.

[@Wheeln]

My wife is a hard core crafter as is her family. They taught me this years ago and I also can confirm it make a big difference.

[@TheKajunkat]

it also works for spray foam. Both the great stuff and the two part foam that you get in the foam packs. increases yield up to 50%

[@WilliamTythas]

When I didn't have easy access to a bucket of hot water I would use a Heat gun to gently heat the can .. always Very careful how hot it was getting and always kept the heat moving.. hairdryer works too in the same way

[@Spoo76]

For durable "spray paint" coatings why not use Duracoat, Ceracoat, or Steel-it?

[@gorilla1q]

A good little trick for time between coats is to spray a test patch at the same time anything from a bit of extra masking tape to some card anything, and touch it when you think its time if the paint sticks and strings its still to wet wait a little longer until its tacky to the touch but doesn't string reduces, the chances of runs massively

[@kippnashleymiller3752]

Respirators are very important. What sucks is when I went to buy more filters every store was out. The virus has everyone buying all the masks and filters. Very good vid & info.

[@tomgiesey3883]

I do outside sales for a industrial supply company and that is an issue we are running into also. Our vendors cant even keep anything like that in stock.

[@TTANA]

I totally understand protecting yourself but please please don't get overspray on the Jeep when you paint at least back it out of the garage. . And I do understand your cameras are expensive but protect the ( J e e p ) !

[@BOOT]

I need to start doing that warm bucket trick, also a lot of good tips in the comments!

[@fogstain]

Not spray paint but please do yourself a favor and check out the best I have ever had. Tamco paint

[@caliman5547]

Yes for sure 2 part epoxy primers & paints are harder, also are less susceptible to stains or damage from fluids such as fuel, hyd fluid, lubricants, ect. As with aircraft paints , there is usually a 15-30 min dwell time, after mixing / before application

[@mikebeasley553]

Dwell time? In the boating industry we call it shaking hands . Mix the paint and let it shake hands for 30 minutes. We also try to heat up the hull before shooting.

[@GoldenSim27]

painted 1/3 of my car with clear 2k paint and its pretty scuff proof ,stunning auto level glass finish , really easy ,i love it ... worth the price i guess cause its not cheap .like 2x $ of regular spray can clear

[@Learnwoodwork]

Dude, love the channel, don’t mean to be a downer, but you need a respirator for vapours. The plastic cartridges protect your lungs from chemicals, those pink ones are only for dust. Also remember that vapour cartridges are only good for 8 hours of use, then the activated carbon inside them becomes saturated and you need to swap them out. Keep making awesome shit man, love it!!

[@hesserdude07]

Prep is the key to all painting. Paint is only a color. Start at your "hard to reach area's" first, then back side and finally the front (what you see). Do yourself and us that enjoy your channel a favor, buy a real paint respirator.

[@Stephenwp]

If you paint in the shop, a fine layer of paint will get on EVERYTHING. Paint outside if the weather is good. A great alternative to a real paint booth is to use one of the Harbor Freight portable sheds or garages, at less than $200. An old camping tent can even be used. I haven’t seen the 2 part epoxy in rattle cans before. For the price, you are way ahead to buy epoxy paint in quarts or gallons and shoot it with a gun. Even a cheap Harbor Freight gun probably sprays better than those rattle cans.

[@paulpetraitis2130]

nice, but let us know if you had to clean any of those windshields of the vehicles in the background of overspray?

[@DirtLifestyle]

I've never had a problem with over spray. 👍

[@fastfoodvwFL]

It's only paint cans. Not as heavy as if you are using a spray gun.

[@YJKadventure]

Hello Nate, I really enjoy your fabrication videos. Any chance you might be fabricating a trailer soon?...

[@DirtLifestyle]

Damn you must be psychic lol. I'm planning a trailer build for this summer. 👍

[@YJKadventure]

Awesome! Can’t wait to see it🙌🏻

[@4schitzangiggles]

So you have the heater with an open flame running while you're filling your shop up with explosive/flammable vapors from the rattle can? IIRC, some of them use propane as a propellant to get the paint out of the can... The Rust-Oleum Industrial paint is the best I've found this side of a 2 part epoxy paint. It's in a silver can and dries even at 34* and at 50* it is dry to the touch and can be handled in about 25 min. The stuff in the white can is like water in comparison. Rust-Oleum Industrial, try some. If you buy it in the gallon can get the cheap harbor freight airless sprayer and throw it away when you're done. I used to paint my flat bed trailer and farm equipment this way and it was way cheaper than using the spray cans and much faster.

[@leokarasinski4217]

There isnt enough propellant in that can to fill that whole shop up with the right mix of fuel to air. Now maybe in smaller shops but unless you have a medically sealed shop.... however it really should be talked about

[@4schitzangiggles]

@@leokarasinski4217 one of may neighbors ended up in a burn unit while rattle can painting his S-10 and the same style heater lit up the vapors. He ended up with burns in his lungs, face, hands and upper body and lost his house. Also if your going be running one of those make sure to have a Carbon Monoxide detector in the shop to make sure you don't poison yourselves. I do HVAC for a living and carbon monoxide poisoning is no joke. I have a couple of the portable propane heaters, and I won't run them without the detector in my work areas. Stay safe.

[@leokarasinski4217]

@@4schitzangiggles agreed on the monoxide detector. How much rattle canning was he doing tho? One or two cans would never mix to me flammable vapor level. Painting all night in a garage that was pretty well sealed would. I'm not saying it cant happen

[@4schitzangiggles]

@@leokarasinski4217 he was on his forth or fifth can painting his bumpers.

[@4schitzangiggles]

I also worked in the oil and gas industry and I have had to perform after action reports on accidents resulting in injury, death or property damage. Biggest cause was people thinking what they were doing couldn't cause an issue because they had done _________ a bunch of times and nothing bad had happened, so why worry about it? I've had to explain to families and friends why their loved one is no longer with us. The vast majority of the time was ignoring safety process and procedures. I do t want anyone to have to deal with wholely preventable "accidents".

[@SwedesGarage]

Another tip, if you mix 2K spay paint and get a lot of left over in the can. Put it in the freezer and it will last for many days. I left my half full mixed 2K spray can in the freezer for 9 days, let it warm up in room temperature and it worked like a brand new mix,

[@DirtLifestyle]

Great tip!

[@SteezeShop]

Can’t believe this video came out right when I want to paint my wheels, I think I’ll use this paint for my stock steelies. Amazing production quality! Edit: I didn’t realize how expensive that stuff is. Holy crap that’s like over $100 for all four wheels

[@jfarris21]

Yeah I'm going to get that paint at right on my front bumper but I agree with you on the price

[@sgraham9511]

Not a fan of powder coat! If there's one single blister from poor factory prep, usually by the time you see it, the rust has spread far. Then it's all sanding, the whole thing, sucks! I've also had good luck w/ a single stage rattle can of "appliance paint" by Rustoleum. Very durable , lays out great, take about two days to fully cure though. What's the pot life on the the Eastwood? Can you finish a partial can the next day?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Its supposed to be 48 hrs. I sprayed with a can about 30 hrs later on some other stuff and it still worked great. 👍

[@davidroyle5552]

Put cardboard down on your bench or plastic however the problem with plastic is you can have a static charge with it. I use cardboard a bunch whenever I work in a greasy project most body shops will give you large boxes if you ask them. Not usually an issue but there is always that one freak accident. For the most part you are right on the money with painting. If your ever in Portland stop on by and I will give you a tour of the shop. You will get to see TESLA cars being repaired it will blow your mind. Those cars are mostly rivets of all kinds and panel bonded panels together. Silicone bronze welders,nitrogen welders for plastic repairs also.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks for sharing your expertise 👍. Will do man!

[@Brendan9300]

I tried to find the paint but i could not i was Looking forward to spraying my basket with it

[@ameyers67]

Paint is a lot better for repairs than powder coat. Once you've gone through the powder coat there is no good fix without re-coating the whole thing. Paint is a lot easier to maintain and repair. I will never use powder coat for that reason.

[@Deadfeat]

Personally dispise powder coats. They tend to get brittle and separate from the base materials and utimately chip and then rust. I think they are ok in certain situations, but for something that will take abuse, never

Just a question, what about the flammable part of the paint being in the air and you using a flame throwing heater? In factories I've worked at they used electric heaters to stop explosions. I'd like to know your take on this.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I started doing this after I saw a professional auto body painter do it many years ago. I haven't had an issue but I understand people's concerns

[@mechastomper2023]

good use of the Harbor freight recalled stands :)

[@rctjacksonville]

Great video! BUT, never paint with a heat source created by fire. That over spray is very flammable and gasses being released as you press the nozzle travel even when you can't see them.

[@BOOT]

I think that is why he left it on during the 2nd coat so it burns off and no big flame up when he fired it up

[@dscheyen]

You may want to reconsider heavier Jack stands for this project, lol. Sweet BUILD, well done!

[@dbthrashh]

I dont know if those 6 tons will hold it! haha

[@DirtLifestyle]

😂

[@terrencesturm3258]

Nate Nice intro for the safety items. One thing I added when I paint is a few box fans with a 20”x20” furnace filter over it. These suck the air where you are spraying and grab the paint particles so you don’t breath them in. Cleans the air. And controls where the particles go. So they are a lot less likely to land on nearby finished projects. Who needs black over spray on their tan Jeep.

[@LJ_Jeff]

Alot of good tips in this video. There's been a ton of stuff I've learned from you. I have a few suggestions though, I would look into getting a full face respirator to use when painting along with some organic vapor cartridges. Bc even though you wore glasses the fumes and overspray can still get around them and enter your body through your eyes. I know a few paint and body guys and that's what they use when painting and use a mask like the one you wore when doing body work. I depaint aircraft and we are required to use full face masks with organic vapor cartridges. I've also noticed that some higher end shops I've been to and some custom car builders on tv actually use supplied air masks/helmets, so fresh breathing air is actually pumped into the mask/helmet from a source outside the booth or a small filtered unit on a belt that they strap around their waist and also wear coveralls while painting bc like you said it can soak in through skin. I must agree with the others also saying a heater with an open flame wasn't the best thing to be using while painting bc the chance of it lighting off the fumes.

[@jamesmurphy4736]

Always learning something new from you! Worked in a body shop for 10 years and never saw the warm bucket of water trick. Love it!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks!

[@854XTOY]

Thanks for the safety tips Nate! Good on you for including that. Edit: be careful with new rattle cans in the hot water, I had one pop the bottom from concave to convex. Didn't blow up but damn near.

[@ratchetman]

Thumbs up for the Safety concerns. Union safety training. Thank you for the great video!

[@tomhubbard353]

Nate, I have that respirator, it's not for paint. Its only a particulate mask. I use it for welding and grinding since it fits under my hood. Same respirator will take filters with charcoal to stop the paint chems that will kill you! As in you shouldn't smell the paint through the respirator. I am just as bad "Ye ol hold yur bref" and walk away method lots of times. At least your wearing long sleeves, hell I rarely wear anything but a T-shirt and shorts! I have settled on the HF 7mil gloves being a good balance of durability, cost and don't hurt my hands from being so stiff, I wear them ALL the time! Easy clean up, saves me time at the sink etc. I keep a baggy of them in the Jeep, never know why your going to need them. I REALLY want to try that paint! I am curious as to how it holds up and how much does it cost. I would like to build a "paint booth" IE a small enclosed area with filtration and heat to keep it off of everything else without having to be outside. Something portable would be nice. Great video... Almost forgot, try some of those "painting cones" or triangles they sell at home improvement stores, they allow for a little tiny point of contact on your part, I like them! I also have a dislike for over spray so I bag my jack stands with used grocery bags. Picky huh LOL Again, enjoyed the video, thank you.

[@zmotorsports62]

Nice video Nate. Couple of tips though. Rather than use aerosol prep, purchase a gallon of Wax & Grease remover and apply to a paper towel and wipe. Much cheaper in the long run and actually easier to use. I will wipe down prior to applying primer and then again just before paint if it happens to sit overnight or longer. Also if you hang your work with mechanics wire it allows better coverage then you don’t have to go back and hit the missing areas. Lastly, and this may just be me, but placing garbage bags over your jack stands keeps the unsightly overspray off of your jack stands. Personally I hate overspray on my tools and equipment. Mike

[@georgeeads8689]

Great video again Nate. Good safety tips. I prefer the semi gloss also especially black. I like that epoxy paint. I am going to have to try it.

[@AllenScaleModels]

Thanks Nate good video, awesome craftsmanship it doesn’t even look home made at all in fact I doubt you’d be able to buy a nicer rack anywhere!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much!

[@jdog4534]

A trick I just came up with last year when I had to use a bunch of very settled cans of paint was to duct tape the can to a sawzall blade, in my sawzall and I let Milwaukee shake it up. ..it did a fine job .

[@michaelmontgomery2189]

Since you went full blown KZbin. The intros are amazing. Your film work as increased. I can tell you are able to put in a ton more work into these videos. Keep it up boss! Loving the channel thus far.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thanks! I put alot of hours into this and I love it 👊

[@zgmurph]

Wew I am early on this one! Just want to say the production quality on your videos is 🔥🔥 keep it up!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you!

[@Kevinthecarpenter]

Nate I was a professional painter in the Motion Picture Studios for 10 years. this is a great informative video with excellent attention to detail but not so much that you couldn't retain all of the information. Very well done man!!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you very much! That's high praise 👍

[@tiredofinsanity]

Great video. A good tip also is to use adhesion promoter. After you get all of your prep done as best as possible a couple coats of that really helps your finish product be free from fish eyes and makes the areas that are had to get into that are so common with some projects come out like you are a paint prepping genius!

[@DirtLifestyle]

Thank you for the tip!

[@PaulRavenstone]

After using this, what are your initial thoughts on using this product on axle tubes, and diff covers? Do you think it will last?

[@DirtLifestyle]

To soon to tell. I really like the finish and the way it applies but time will tell if it is durable. On paper it's far superior to the paint I've been using

[@kubakubiczek]

@@DirtLifestyle so what's your opinion after 2 years? Worth the job? I am looking something for diffs etc.

[@w0wsuchdoge]

How to remove surface rust and touch up a frame on a Jeep would be an awesome video

[@chisum8167]

With runs on a job like that I found tape works great, test a piece off 6-10 inches, use the stocky side and roll it up the run. The motion it kinda like rolling a slinky, you only ever have about 1/2 inch of tape touching at a time. Your worried about over spray on your camera, its settled on everything in your shop. I take 2 cheap box fans, tape some air furnace filters to them and place them under my garage door, I have some cardboard I close in the rest of the gaps under my door. This pulls most of the over spray out of my shop. I still use a respirator though, but this helps keep the shop things clean.

[@rcmike09]

At 28 bucks a can, it would almost be cheaper to powder coat. How many cans did you use? 6?

[@DirtLifestyle]

I used 6. The last lumber rack I had powder coated was 650. That was discounted because I had them coat 3 racks for me. Normally 800.

[@rcmike09]

@@DirtLifestyle so, 170 bucks for a paint job that's between paint and powder. That might be a good deal. Lover to see some scratch tested or something like that

[@liveandletlive2894]

Anyone have a good (cheap) mask recommendation for a 20 year old? Mostly for carb cleaner and paint.

[@HickLif3]

3m P95, get the organic vapor filters. Good luck finding them right now though

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Won't work for carb cleaner vapor

[@bobdumlao9186]

A tack coat aids in adherence, but more importantly it helps prevent runs.

[@oby-1607]

Maybe make a paint shaker. There are plenty of videos on KZbin that demonstrate how to do this. That way you can be shaking one while painting with the other.

[@corywadedavis]

Good luck finding a respirator anywhere rn. Great video, Nate.

[@DirtLifestyle]

Lol I know man! I ordered one the day this video came out and it keeps getting delayed

[@ProjectDanH]

I concur! Great job Nate. 💪

[@aarondickinson6304]

Good to see you using a mask. Wrong type of respirator filters for paint you nead a charcoal filter for chemicals

[@ryriethompson5608]

At $27 a can. I don’t think the average person could justify using it on anything that would take more than a can or two. Powder coating around me must be cheap I guess though. Maybe I’m just poor idk haha. I tend to use a tiny compressor, HF Gun, rustoleum paint, and a 2k clear from my local auto paint store. Seems to me like a better long term solution if you’re finding yourself painting often. I wish I could afford this stuff tho. Would save hassle for sure. Anyway your videos got me into buying my own tube bender, which in turn has saved me money in the long run. So thanks!

[@davidroyle5552]

Painting bare metal parts make sure you use a DTM Direct to metal Epoxy,Etch primer (zinc chromate) Be careful with etch primer it will make you have 3 eyed kids. Never put primer directly on metal you must have an etch for primer to adhere or some kind of DTM. Never let the etch primer sit outside as it can wick moisture as well. Great job though good tips. SEM has some really good products for some DIY projects. Spray max makes the cans you were using I believe.

[@movaughn20]

I need to try the 2 part for sure. I use the black 9 mil gloves from HF on sale 9.99, last much longer, even wrenching, Tip for overspray, small box fan sealed blowing out paint spray, sucking fresh air through a cheap heater filter in a opening on other side of shop. keeps dust from floating around landing on projects.

[@SWBCrawler]

Thanks for the tips! I knew most of this, but it's nice to see someone else doing it, to sort of reassure my methods. ;) Good call on the respirator. I usually paint outside if I can. There is always the risk of contaminants in the paint, but the risk to my lungs is much lower. My shop is also under my house, so all the fumes make their way up through the floorboards and nobody likes that. A good box fan or two helps when I have to paint in the garage.

[@c.shoefish]

Hey nate...noticed you're using the 5 mil gloves from HF...try the 7mil gloves. Way more durable and you still maintain plenty of dexterity.

[@trailtothevoid]

Would love some Links to the Sprays used for the bumpers... (I'm looking at probably needing to take mine off/clean it up and re-paint it/bedliner it... so any suggestions would be great!) Also... not sure why... but looks like comments from a little over a month ago now show as.. "1 year ago" lol. Love the build so far from what I've seen.

[@UncleRayRayGarageEmporium]

Also, there is no replacement for fresh air to protect you. Check the weather. (Never paint in high humidity unless you wait a ratherlong time for coats to dry correctly) Notice the wind direction. Open the work space so that mother nature can move a gentle breeze through. Try not to overpower your heater by limiting the size of openings. Use a fan at the DOWNWIND opening. Look up venturi effect and get some science working for you. That means to back the fan away from the opening so the wind current is 50-75% of the opening size. More air will go through than the fan is pushing. This method also doesn't pick up dust from the ground and land on your fresh paint. If you try to fight mother nature with a fan, you lose. Don't fight momma.

[@UncleRayRayGarageEmporium]

I learned from painting a pistol and researching: paint a tack layer wait 10, spray next layer, wait until your touch leaves only a fingerprint, spray layer, wait until fingerprint. Let it dry for 3-4 days for full cure before spraying any clear coat layers. (Clear goes on the same as pigment paint) The 2 paint types dry at different rates and the clear seals in the pigment paint solvent that is trying to leave. This makes for a soft paint product for a long time. Handling this soft paint with your hands introduces oils and dirt which makes the process of drying practically stop. The pistol I painted is my DAILY concealed appendix carry (it touches my skin and gets oils, sweat, and dirt directly on the entire left side) weapon and has not rubbed off, gotten gummy, or smeared colors together. There is no difference between the left and right sides. Believe me, I was worried, but this is the paint method I will use in the future. Now I have to research epoxy paints! Commence losing 4 hours of my life...

[@ast0nmart1n1]

Looks fantastic! I immediately went to the Eastwood website to see if they had that paint in silver, they did not. I'm buying an off-road bumper for my 2008 FJ Cruiser and I didn't want it to be black, like most companies will powder coat it for you. The FJC is silver and I wanted the bumper to be silver also, just to be different. I'm curious as to how well the paint will hold up since I go off-roading as often as I can get away from work (you know how that is.....).

[@terryduncan3276]

After all the safety precautions, I am amazed to see you using two open flame heaters at floor level while spraying in the same area. This is in violation of fire safety codes in all 50 states. Even if the paint itself isn't flammable, the propellant is. Also, I saw no ventilation equipment running. I hope you do something to mitigate the chances of injury to yourself and or loss of your shop. (Fire Investigator, 32 years). Terry

[@co3506]

Used epox paint on tug boat and it great stuff but never knew it came in spray can! Going to have to get me some this. Thanks for the video and all the great videos you been putting out, keep up the great work!

[@silsby103]

You should check out steel-it paint. I have never used it myself but have heard it’s great. It’s spray paint but it’s claimed you can weld right over it without taking the paint off. They use it in Baja

[@LTUSATV]

Great video, that two part epoxy paint did you find it to be much more durable than regular spray paint?

[@gwot]

FYI 2k paint is automotive paint, harder than 1k for sure, but not powder coat hard. So if you have any doubts, just think of what your car's paint can stand, that'll be 2k paint. add a couple coats of 2k clear and it'll be even better against UV.

[@rodneyyoung8096]

Aren't you concerned about over sprayed particles sticking to the other things in your garage .

[@gr8trgoodsimpatico310]

When you spray from a can just understand it’s cheap paint. Mostly lacquer and not very durable. Even with the 2k.

[@njsurf1973]

Those respirator cartridges are only particulate filter. It does nothing for VOC. An activated carbon VOC cartridge with a particulate prefilter is best. They are a bit more costly, and they have a shelf life once you open the package they come in.

[@christianvandusen1118]

How do you feel about spray can bedliner?

[@DirtLifestyle]

Not as durable as real bedliner. It's just textured spray paint 👍

[@dylanwatson8468]

That's interesting they make the epoxy paint in a spray can as well. Right now I have my tj all apart painting my frame in por15 which is suppose to an epoxy or hardening paint. Cant wait to see how that paint holds bc that could save me doing some touch ups later down the road than just normal spray paint

[@fishrrelaxing9361]

Look into cerokote.. it’s typically reserved for firearms and I’ve been wanting to try on automotive stuff to see how durable it is.. but provides a pretty nice finish to firearms that doesn’t chip and fade like normal paints but instead wears. As a result you can simply repaint wo all the normal prep. Firearm parts companies will be the best place to get and. Cost about the same as regular spray paint. Brownells is a good source. I wouldn’t call it a “hard protective finish” per say like epoxy or enamel but even epoxy and enamel paints won’t hold up on our rigs and the repaint prep will be a fraction of the time and effort.

[@helencastiglia337]

hey ,if anyone else wants to discover car spray painting tips and techniques try Bablim Paint Booster (just google it ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my neighbor got cool success with it.

[@dorsk84]

Do they make a paint with the "bed liner" level of texture? Cause that's the only way I'm doing my bumpers....again.

[@DirtLifestyle]

I'm not sure man. I would shoot them a email 👍

[@colea5141]

Raptor liner actually offers that in a 2k aerosol. I used a can on my YJs windshield frame and it came out fantastic. Cure time took a while but I blame that on Washington winter and no heated garage

[@ironicchannelname6457]

Use bedliner?

[@lanix17]

Would this paint stand up to some decent use on rock sliders? In the end everything gets scratched off by boulders, but mostly looking at it surviving day to day drive.

[@Joe_Rice]

Any review 8 months in? Does the short shelf life (post mixing) negate some of the touch-up benefit? Getting ready to paint some sliders.

[@j.r.thompson5950]

Thank you for starting your video with personal safety equipment items.

[@tonysantana1493]

Hi, new to you videos if you don't mind me asking where you got your welding cap with the flag? I can;t fined one. Thanks

[@JoeGarofaloII]

Tha is for the tips! Amazing video as always sir!

[@jcnpresser]

Seems like this paint is pretty good, I’ve seen others use it on engine bays. I think Napa can mix factory colors and load the cans for you. Not for sure. Seems like it holds up better.

[@lukewalker1116]

where did you purchase the eastwood epoxy paint? im sure the reason you get so many paint requests is due to the fact rustoleom and all of your big box store spray cans are crap! the paint wants to lift,wrinkle, etc. you have so many detailed instructions,paint window times for recoat and so on. for the novice painter there is a fairly large learning curve even following the can instructions can be difficult to get a good finish with spray cans. i went to school for autobody repair was in the industry long enough to know its a better hobby than a 9-5. things are always changing. the eastwood brand is a quality brand. the two parts in a can looks pretty cool. when it comes to paint products you get what you pay for. its worth spending five times the money on better paint if you want a lasting quality paint job or you can rustoleom every three months the paint you used i have never seen! thanks im, looking forward to trying it out. if useing spray cans there is a handle you can snap to the top of spray cans and its alot more comfortable than the pushing of the spray can. its a handle trigger more like a spray gun