The BEST Way to Paint Your Car on a Budget | DIY Campervan Paint Job

[@notwhereyouthink]

The cheapest of cheap skates on KZbin and they'll probably take this as a compliment. And every single bit of their build looks cheap and for that reason I wouldn't follow a single thing they advise. Super, super, stingy. I'm amazed they could even afford the paint.

[@IMEEMADE]

Another super amazing comment by the talented Edward White! We hope that you would post build tutorials one day and show KZbin how it's supposed to be done and not be another keyboard warrior who can't do anything well besides criticize other people from the sideline 😊. We're super glad you checked this video out!

[@notwhereyouthink]

@@IMEEMADE you clearly have no idea what I do but I know what you do and it's dreadful. And while that might sound harsh, the criticism is my response to the rubbish you guys are producing.

[@IMEEMADE]

Wow another great response, Edward! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss another one of our dreadful videos!!

[@christin1095]

Man you are such a turd. All you're doing is making yourself look bad.

[@BekoEkcz]

@@notwhereyouthink grow up

[@skainsie]

Hi guys, love the way you tackled the paint job and the haters. Going to take the plunge on my van, posts like yours does give confidence 👍

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much! As long as you take the time to enjoy the process, it can only come out perfect :)

[@gearoidable]

Perfect and no endless talking, most vids gus think it’s an opportunity to talk endlessly. 10 out of 10 and van looks super clean and new.

[@oldgadfly8398]

I give you guys a lot of credit for your ingenuity and making this work. I think it is great that you can save a bit of money on something that is just for aesthetics and protecting the metal from rust. Thanks for sharing your solution.

[@charredhearts]

I started doing self build camper vans 30 yrs ago,using a sponge roller in white to do a giant chocolate brown ups van,and rolled others,now these cheap electric sprayers are out now Im going to deffo use this/your method,no orange peel effect that you get with roller, 150 dollar to make the van fresh n clean is a no brainer,and quicker,smoother than brushes and rollers.you done a good job.spending 2-3k on pro- paint jobs is waste of money on old vans.well done :)

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much!

[@MamaMcCraziesandNem]

Great tutorial! I appreciate you showing the good, the bad and the ugly. The van turned out very nice for your first time

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you very much!!

[@gatpannon2865]

That looks really great!!! Thanks for taking the time to share your process and experience!!!

[@IMEEMADE]

yay thanks for watching! :)

[@eliasYC]

Well damn, gotta hand it to ya two! That came out better than even maaco especially using a turbine gun. I am inspired.

[@philipketchell8369]

You both did a great job on your van with a limited budget, it's your van and as long as you're pleased with the results that's all that matters...cheers from me UK.

[@titanjake8640]

I know I am late but allow me to say this is a very good video! you give DIYers like me the confidence and the $$ to save and smile with great results! you guys are so awesome! keep up the good content. blessings

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much!!

[@7dayservices495]

That looks Great and I love the green. I'm planning on painting my 2007 GMC Savana and your video really helped me.

[@IMEEMADE]

thank you! glad to be of help. :) good luck with your paint job!

[@Flyahead]

Pretty awesome guys. For old car you dedicated so much of your time. 👍

[@caravannr2]

You might not be the professionals in what you are doing here... But I have watched this to the end and...thanks a lot! You are sooooo relaxed and this made my night. Thank you 🙂 Well done guys!

[@elsolitarioangelito]

It looks really awesome paint job I'm a professional house painter now i want to paint one of my vans to go and paint houses. It really looks great, good job!!!

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much!

[@DanielHerbert77]

I was really hoping to see the entire van in that minty green color.

[@IMEEMADE]

That was our plan originally, but we saw another van that was painted all blue the day before we decided to paint and thought the two tone was a better choice!

[@ChiepShaguerre]

Probably the worst "conversion" I have seen:). Thankful and glad for videos and for people sharing it, and also for the fact that some people lack aesthetic knowledge. YT is full of super luxury builds and remakes, so its actually refreshing to see such a supercheap, non sensical "remake":). Thanks.

[@DesignCraftWorkshop]

Absolutely thrilled to have seen the van in person! Can't wait to see it again with he fresh look!

[@IMEEMADE]

beep beep! thanks for saving our van during crisis so we can get it to this point! 😁👍

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

That came out amazing!

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks Ethan!! 🤙🎉

[@scopex2749]

Love the color! Great job. Ignore the haters - they are just sad lonely unloved little people who have no lives or ambition. ENJOY!!

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much! Comments from awesome people like you are the reason we keep on making 😁😁

[@64maxpower]

Excellent. I would have thought the green would pull off with the tape

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks!

[@Radio4ManLeics]

I like your style guys. Your patient attention to detail is very impressive!

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you very much!

[@friedhauchecorne1402]

That easy! I will have to do mine as well ,Though quite some more work i suppose. The rust is appeared with the years...35 years on the road my van...

[@IMEEMADE]

Yes, definitely a bit of work but very manageable if you split up the tasks. But 35 years with your van is amazing!! Thanks for watching :)

[@channelcaher]

A great van these very reliable I had one for work that was over 2 decades ago, great job on the van 👍😎

[@IMEEMADE]

They definitely are the best! Thanks for watching!

[@juresmilos]

Haters gonna hate , great job btw

[@WisdomInExperience]

Great job guys !! You guys make it look so easy, I know its not. You both are a great team.

[@IMEEMADE]

thanks so much for watching and commenting! ☺️

[@SeanMather]

I’m curious to hear how it’s holding up over time? It certainly looks good when freshly applied.

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you! It's holding up really well so far. Although the shine has significantly went away so it does look a bit matte now. It may have been able to keep the shine if we waxed or ceramic coated it, but the van is too big for us to tackle that haha

[@HAL-dm1eh]

@@IMEEMADE I have experience with this paint and know too well what you're saying. It oxidizes much easier than automotive grade enamels. But you did the super smart thing and added a hardener and prepped it well, so even though it may not shine for long, it is quite durable and will last you forever.

[@JohnPedder]

Better to ask how the paint is holding up after it has been through a few seasons, or at least 1. lol You asked this question within a few days or weeks of the video being made lmao. That being said, me wonders how the paint held up :D I didn't see if the car had clearcoat or a cut and polish after the fact.

[@davebauerart]

Very cool seeing the process! Can’t believe I missed this one.

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks for checking it out! Definitely was a fun process

[@accountingstepbystep2229]

Wow! What a transformation! Impressive. Most impressive. Thank you for another well done informative video!

[@lifegpt]

Looks great I use wagnor sprayer for furniture im thinking of doing my old jeep and this was just what i was looking for. I didnt consider putting in a hardner. I cant believe the finish you got off that gun.

[@shantibeach1871]

Great work guys

[@infinityphotorob]

I knew I was not crazy with the wagner. I am prepping a truck bed to spray now. I am wrapping the whole truck so this is sort of a protective layer after bodywork. But using some of your ideas here. How is van holding up after some time?

[@slaavichii1129]

Sweet job you two. I'm about to do this to my Toyota HiAce. Thanks for the tips.

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you! We love HiAces, we'd love to build one out someday!

[@reconx67]

Hey guys I’m planning on painting my camper van this week and saw your video it was super helpful! I was wondering if you had a list of the paint and harder mixtures you used to help someone looking to do it themselves. Thanks for the help!

[@IMEEMADE]

Hi Nico! We have a write up on our blog with the mixtures we used. imeemade.com/blog/how-to-paint-a-camper-van Have fun painting!

[@joeblow1942]

Nice job! I didn’t know you could use a hardener with Rustoleum paint. Thanks!

[@zambotv8150]

Well done guys looking good

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much!!

[@zambotv8150]

@@IMEEMADE You made it look so easy, I have been trying to get paint on mine for months!!!! Thanks for uploading

[@garypostell5268]

Would like a update on how that paint is holding up after a year pleaseeeee!

[@IMEEMADE]

Holding up great! Still glossy as ever minus a few rock chips from the road

[@brendanmaher8367]

Loved the video !!! Gonna look up electric sprayers now !!!

[@edlopez5k]

Thank you for the information, subscribed. :-)

[@stephen579]

Great video, I am going to attempt spraying my 63 Morris Minor, although everyone I know is telling me it won't work.

[@fadyramaihi1975]

Excellent work guys perfect

[@cathlandemmanuel831]

Great job guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikek5486]

Kudos for undertaking such an adventure - only adds to the memories you'll accrue in you camper for years to come!

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you very much! We were quoted around $2500 - $3200 for just repainting to white. That didn’t include body work or anything. So we definitely saved at least $2k plus we got to have the joy of painting our own van a color scheme we wanted!

[@simeongbolo]

How did the paint hold up? I’m planning to use the same electric sprayer but it doesn’t seem to recommend using it for vehicles 🤔

[@badr8b8t]

Wondering what to do to mitigate peeling etc using this method. Clear coat or lacquer? Any feedback welcome. No haters thanks lol

[@petronella4]

Hey guys, looking to do the same with my 05 sprinter. Did you have to remove that circular portion on your hood in order to install the new grill with the mercedes logo? Thanks!

[@geraldpratt5252]

Awesome job!

[@christin1095]

Wow awesome job with a home paint sprayer. You nailed it. The real question is where did you get that sweet Mercedes grill?

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much! We got the grill from Ebay 😅

[@TheMydamaye]

great video from you guys just shows that there is always a way when there a small budget we'll done

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you!

[@turkeyphant]

How is the paint doing 3 years later?

[@rdtradecraft]

I'd like to try this on my van, but your ratios have me a bit confused. You said 4:2:1 paint to mineral spirits, to hardener. But your final consumption numbers are: just over 1/2 gallon of white paint(64-72oz, I estimate, 3/4ths gallon of mineral spirits(At 2 parts mineral spirits, thats32-36 oz, plus another 16 or so oz oz for the 4-3-2 first attempts with the green and white paint. I assume the rest was used to clean the paint gun etc.), and 3 pints of hardener(48 oz.). That's more like three parts hardener. Should that be three half-pints of hardener or did I miss something?

[@AndySteber]

First off great job this is a great video. I am curious how the rustoleum paint has held up? Are you happy with the durability and finish of the rustoleoum ? Thanks

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you! It’s held up pretty great so far. The only downside is that the shine has worn down a bit so the finish is matte now.

[@billgwilliam1263]

I think you did a really good job, it certainly looks much better. For myself I would have painted the recess that runs back from the top of the headlights in the same colour as the green base, athletically it would be a good look. Personally I have just started doing work with a similar sprayer and the finish is far superior to brush, roller or foam brushes. Once again, nice job!😊

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much!

[@ronirome2566]

How did you have the paint sprayer setup

[@scubasteve5660]

Thank you for doing such a good video on this! Ive seen too many videos that missed the cheap and effective goal and i think you both nailed it! I have a 05 T1n 3500 and while it may be a Mercedes at its core, its body is rusty dented with scratches from brush in remote locations. So this video is exactly what im looking for!

[@badr8b8t]

Wow guys. Just ordered paint sprayer. This is the content that I was looking for. Love the approach. Ignore the comments, haters gonna hate. Could you advise on the type of catalytic hardener?

[@jononeil500]

Great job.

[@hankpb1]

did you do any cutting back or buffing

[@drivventodrumm1]

It's a lot of work and it came out nice. I need to do a promaster and this was perfect thank you

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks for watching!

[@Omegaman1969]

Great job, you could finish it off by staining the front bumper with Wurth black plastic dye.

[@IMEEMADE]

Great idea!

[@jbrettcarver]

Use a heat gun or torch on the black bumpers to bring the plastic back looking good

[@pureonyx5090]

Great job 👏🏾 how is it holding up

[@GoGreenPrinting]

Hey I may have missed it or failed to do the math on the timing you gave but how many hours did it take you to prep and how many hours to paint?

[@IMEEMADE]

Great question! It took about 2.5 days to prep, sand, and mask the car and another 2 days to paint (one day for the lower green and one day for the top white).

[@markmd7571]

Hi, I’m painting my van I’m going to buy a paint in a professional paint shop because I’m going to use this tool. Do I need to add anything as into this Wagner spray gun I just put a paint and wash it out, clearly at the finish

[@georgecormier601]

Nice spray job.

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks!

[@MrHavoc313]

looks really good how does the paint handle to debris while driving?

[@IMEEMADE]

Pretty great! We had a chance to drive down the coast a few days after the paint cured and no issues at all. The real test will be how long the finish lasts, but so far so good!

[@jackturtle131]

Awesome job guys

[@dave633]

Awesome job, well done guys. It looks great.

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much!

[@basketballmaven1454]

are you allowed to put in all those chemicals into the paint sprayer?

[@albertphelps5898]

How long did it take total? Looks good to me, I've only done bikes and guitars with a spray can.

[@IMEEMADE]

About a week total

[@Andy-ue3dv]

Great job you two. 👌🏻

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks so much!

[@lanceorlt]

Great job, I really like the mint color 👍

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you so much!

[@nyc1655]

How much paint you used? How many coats?

[@jameselloko6365]

@Imee made how did u fill the cup of sprayer the ratio doesn’t make little at time can someone else tell me if they don’t respond

[@2Drezik]

Very nice work. I would like to see you restore a eg9 civic 😅👌

[@passenger3]

I've got one of these guns. Looking to put raptor paint in it 🤣

[@IMEEMADE]

😂😂

[@passenger3]

@@IMEEMADE lmao

[@passenger3]

@IMEEMADE I'll let you know how I get on..."If I proceed, lol 😆 Might just use military 🪖 paint

[@bkrgls]

Looks really good.

[@minar0x]

Hows the paint job holding up ?

[@hhova29]

Nice video. Love how the van turned out and the mint green is really cool as contrast. I need to buy a gun like this cause I don’t have an air compressor and my little hooptee needs a paint job. How’s the pain5 holding up?

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you! The paint is holding up great so far, the shine has definitely faded a bit, but I think if we had buffed and waxed it from time to time it would have lasted. Otherwise it still looks great!

[@HaiNguyenC4]

Can I know it is gloss or semi gloss paint? Thanks a lot!

[@IMEEMADE]

Good question! We used Gloss paint. Thank you!

[@craigcinca]

Well done!

[@borutgoli840]

please link to the paint products u use. what kind of paint and how much did you use it

[@IMEEMADE]

We shared it all in the video!

[@style0ner1]

What spray gum where u using???

[@JeffreyHarrington]

How is it holding up?

[@IMEEMADE]

Still holding up great!

[@hanjoni]

Great job you two! This gives people like me ideas on how to start a project like this. Have fun.

[@IMEEMADE]

thank you very much!

[@leonardli3667]

Are you planning to paint the rims? I used Chris Fix’s method, and I think it would complete your beautiful project!

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll have to check that out!

[@AM50red]

how is the paint holding up??? Being able to rub off some with acetone makes me curious to know!

[@IMEEMADE]

Yup! being able to rub off overspray with acetone is normal. Since the hardener cured, the paint has held up great! It has lost its shine though to be honest, but we never waxed the van since painting which would have helped.

[@AM50red]

@IMEEMADE thank you! I'm thinking about doing my skoolie with this method! Anything come to mind that it wouldn't work on a school bus yellow paint? Looks way better than the shirwan Williams "direct to metal" paint that I see on skoolies. Not sure how you came up with the approach but good job!

[@vikleg22]

Great job!

[@ELOFTW]

One year later, how would you say the paint job has held up? I really like this process, and I think I'll give it a shot on my Subaru Sambar when the weather warms up a bit.

[@IMEEMADE]

It’s held up really well with consistent traveling and being outdoors!

[@markmd7571]

Any thinner with the paint or just put it in the bottle

[@IMEEMADE]

Watch the video my friend

[@sharecleaning9531]

Could you tell me how yall got the line to come out perfect on the bottom?

[@IMEEMADE]

We taped along the existing body line to make sure it's straight

[@miserablecherry7651]

Top Coat?

[@skullleader220]

Great job

[@IMEEMADE]

thanks so much for watching!!

[@jeansandmyshirt]

hi what psi compressor do i need to clear coat car body, bumper and headlights(clear coat+hardener+acetone). can i buy airbrush compressor off amazon. is it good enough? i heard 1.2mm nozzle is good for clear coat. please help. thanks.

[@IMEEMADE]

Sorry we’re not too sure we can help 😅

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Looks way better than roller or rattle can. 🙂👍 To new adventures! Mahalo for sharing!🐒

[@IMEEMADE]

For sure! Our original thought was to roller paint and then decided to pick up the electric spray gun and we're so glad we did because it came out way better than expected!

[@darekcituk491]

not bad, looks fresh..

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks! Definitely came out better than we thought it would lol

[@wuttmodel3232]

So nice❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@summerflowers1211]

Hey, I have the same van here in uk and I love it :) what tyres do you have on yours as I’m about to get new ones :) love the paintjob ❤️👍

[@IMEEMADE]

Thank you! We have Goodyear Wrangler A/T and very pleased with them!

[@summerflowers1211]

@@IMEEMADE thank you for replying- and I chose a similar colour to your minty green but a tone lighter 😊😊 great minds think alike 😊😊👍

[@fsecofficial]

You should paint the rims black. Looks nice.

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks!

[@leeeverett8109]

good job! 👍

[@IMEEMADE]

Thanks!

[@kanajahsymone5213]

Never been happier to find a youtube video ! I just got a van and have been looking for cost efficienct ways to change it to match my trailer 😊