The Cheapest Way to Paint a Car with AMAZING Results!

In this episode we put to the test the cheapest and most basic paint system to paint a car and the results will shock you! Hit the play button to find out how exactly we were successful in pulling off a paint job that most wouldn't even bother to try! With the knowledge in this video, you too can pull off awesome paint jobs in your home garage!
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[@PaintSociety]

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[@paulbrock641]

I am learning a lot from you I Love your work

[@1cstabach]

Please do a video on minor rust repair and prep before paint. Thanks

[@driveandsurvive]

Is it best to go for for three coats of clear if orange peel results from inexperience or incurable pressure problems with the gear at hand? I'm assuming that the peel effect can be buffed out - if the clear coat is thick enough??

[@haismagari9899]

Karibu Tanzania Afrika mashariki

[@sohchx]

Is there anywhere else that the gun can be purchased? Amazon is all sold out

[@noe.locksmith772]

This is a fine example of the importance of skills, rather than having high end equipment

[@tinypantsbatch1002]

You mean impordence?

[@YragLee]

True, but maybe not in this case. I bought a pancake compressor from HF and it lasted for about 4 hours of actual use. I kid you not! I would say if you are looking for a compressor buy a good quality one and forget about the price.

[@blkmagnum3370]

@@YragLee ah yes, money grows on trees anyway

[@JorgeTamezPhoto]

I’m screwed bc I have none :(

[@OGgod420official]

@@blkmagnum3370 thats why you save and invest

[@greenberetwoodworks6458]

I work at a collision Bodyshop and that paint job looks better than the self-proclaimed badass painter at my shop.

[@PaintSociety]

We all know that guy lol

[@joseph7105]

Every painter seems to think they're the best in the city

[@torydz]

@@joseph7105 And they all work at the exact shop that you choose. It would be neat to have a painting contest. Just like they have the Pillsbury Bake-Off, but with car painting.

[@jamesinc87]

I've had good results using two regulators, one on the gun and one at the compressor. You set the one at the compressor to a few psi above what you need then use the gun to regulate it down to final pressure. You get much more consistent pressure at the gun while the compressor tank empties.

[@michaelp3650]

Too cool...painted my first car 3x...absolutely no previous experience...then watched a couple of your videos...the 3rd time... 2 base coats, 800 hand sand, itcame out well with no experience to judge it by. Applied 3 coats of clear and cut it down with 800, 1000, 1500, 2000... Applied the rotary with fine polish and was completly blown away with the results. I got several compliments... Kbowledge comes from a book or videos, but wisdom comes from experience.. So in closing. Thanks... So dont be scared...Its only paint...😊

[@lclc1696]

Painted an entire 99 Durango with a small bostitch pancake compressor a $10 yard sale 20 y.o. Suction fed Ingersoll Rand gun, a gallon of Rustoleum gloss black thinned out and clear coated and it came out amazing. This was almost 2 years ago and it still looks great to this day and the owner gets compliments on it all the time.

[@iAdaptOrDie]

Hey man how do I mix paint or do I use just rustoleum paint

[@BionicleC4]

This is literally what I want to do with my 98 Grand Cherokee, and all I have is a pancake compressor. I am still shopping around for a gun though.

[@jbb05h]

Do you live in Florida? I wanna do my Tundra!

[@Psgeise1]

@@BionicleC4 Gonna need to find a LVLP gun. Harbor freight guns aren’t gonna work well for you because they’re HVLP

[@MikeyCanuck123]

Brian used HVLP.

[@andyfarrior4146]

Thank you for including what you did to the gun between coats and between base/clear. I'm sure it's minor to experienced hands, but I really appreciate that detail step.

[@Wafflebrah21]

The cleaning of the gun tip right? I paid attention to that too lol

[@SebastianUllrich1990]

Enjoyed that detail too. Thanks!

[@ToxicMrSmith]

I mean if you don't know to clean a gun before paint hardens then I really wouldn't suggest touching one

[@instanturbannews]

@@ToxicMrSmith Oh stop it

[@wjthehomebuilder]

That civic is going to be the only one around painted with 10 different guns! .....And no one will even know by looking at it! Good job!!

[@brianveitenheimer4492]

Years ago as a kid I painted lots of cars with a little 6cfm 5 gallon compressor. I used a 100lbs propane tank as a auxiliary tank for reserve. I let it build up to max then time it so it caught up when I refilled the gun. Made do for years until I could afford a big compressor.

[@FerretBooler]

"Don't over think it, it's just paint" well spoken

[@JeffTheDuckDog]

The Beauty of You and Paint Society is you present us all with options and thank you. As in life some of us have more and some have to deal with less and still manage to get a satisfying result and this VID proves it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[@MissionRestomod]

#1 thing that help a small compressor: remove restrictions! Look inside a 1/4” air fitting. Tiny hole. Use a good 3/8” hose and get 3/8” fittings with 1/4 npt threads. I have a 15-16 gallon California Air Tools oil-less compressor that advertised 5.4cfm at 90 psi. I could see the pressure drop and when I paused could hear the hose fill back up with air! Upgrading the fittings for higher flow made all the difference in the world. I also tapped into the air below the switch (straight off the tank) and installed a 3/8” filter regulator. I can run a die grinder, mini belt sand, or palm DA constant now.

[@ljguy300]

Higher flow is good for bigger tools that need the airflow but not good for the compressor itself. To increase run time and pressure I would use the 1/4 npt fittings with 1/4" hose on a smaller compressor.

[@MissionRestomod]

@@ljguy300 CFM (cubic feet per minute) you can move more air with the same pressure if the hose and fittings are bigger. Common sense. If the tool consumes air faster than the hose can provide it, you’re toast. That’s what was happening to me.

[@joseph7105]

50 foot 3/8 hose vs 10 foot 1/4 hose will make a world of difference when spraying

[@justwanderer2179]

Its not about the compressor and the gun, its the man who do the job done 100% skill salute to paint society

[@craigladewig3158]

40 years ago my uncle resprayed his Baja Bug in single stage paint with a 1/2Hp fridge compressor + small LP gas cylinder as tank ,

[@LiveWire-it8zr]

You can run the pancake compressor into a holding tank. It'll increase your air volume making the compressor cycle less and also keeps the air pressure variances to a minimum. Plus an air holding tank is a good addition to a garage for quick tire inflating away from the compressor.

[@944LS]

Note on this, it does work, I have done it. However adding a larger tank will make your compressor run longer each time it comes on, so be careful it can overwork the compressor and burn it out.

[@ViralMag_Ravager]

Curious what would be the ideal size holding tank to max performance and limit variance I would guess somewhere in the 15-30gallon range?

[@eddiehenriquez3990]

Would using a 8 gallon compressor make that much, if any difference at all then a 6 gallon?

[@torydz]

That is a GREAT idea!!

[@donmiller1304]

I did this to air up semi tires off a small compressor. Used a 20 gallon tank from old compressor a friend gave me. You can also buy air tanks used for inflating tires like the ones at harbor freight. Just run piping to them. Make sure to drain them every time.

[@borntobewild846]

Appreciate your can-do attitude. Thanks for clean language. Can watch the videos with the kids and they don't learn words that you don't want them to repeat. You are a quality kind of guy, all around.

[@vyseerx]

I really liked your statement- don’t over think it , it’s just paint ! It has given me the confidence to do DIY project on my son’s car !

[@PaintSociety]

Yea man it has helped me soooo much throughout the years

[@robertoswalt319]

After watching some of your videos a while back I got one of the purple guns from Harbor Freight to spray oil based enamel on wood work at my brother's house. At first we tried using his 10 galon compressor but there was no way it could possibly keep up. I brought over my contractor's compressor that can handle multiple framing nailers and it did the trick. Major props to you on being able to overcome your limitations and get that incredible finish.

[@Yoursoul101]

Awesome work. I remember how when I first got into airbrushing, so many pros were always commenting how doing this in your home could kill you and cause an explosion, etc, etc, etc. As if people would be too dumb to know how to ventilate and as if they're trying to paint an entire car/frame at once. Thank you for showing this is not only possible, but successfully doable.

[@JeriDro]

This video inspired me to paint my own car, thank you.

[@Fred82ndAbn]

Simply amazing how knowing what it takes to do a job correctly also gives you the knowledge and skills to do a decent job with just what you have at hand. Great video!!!!

[@95TurboSol]

Instead of a mini gun you can also use an LVLP (Low pressure low volume). I used a sprayit SP-33500k with a Bostitch 6 gallon pancake compressor to spray my del sol front bumper, hood and license plate panel and it came out looking as good as factory. The air would start running out about half way into a panel but I would just wait 20sec then continue.

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

All the tips I got watching your videos are be patient, don’t rush, and spend time on the prep work. Great results come with the right work. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jayonthatahh]

I wish you were in tennessee and could spend the weekend helping me paint my whole car. I've been obsessed with the idea lately and I've been doing so much information gathering,and I genuinely appreciate your videos.

[@patrickfay7111]

I've never painted a car before, but I have the feeling that every single concept I need to know is contained in this video. My first time just got that much closer. Thanks!

[@twalls16]

My first time learning I was definitely nervous. The base coat is the easy part. Watching and knowing how to lay the clear coat is where mistakes are made and the lessons come in lol

[@Sonofjake]

How did it go?

[@patb4493]

I've done similar but to overcome the small compressor size i used an old helium tank to double the air tank size (Adapted a nitto fitting to the top tap and bottom drain threaded holes, top nitto to gun to help trap moisture) Worked great for me

[@alpha2gproject783]

This is definitely the kind of motivation I needed. I'm not a body guy by any means, but I need to redo the rockers and bumpers on my truck. I've been told time and time again that a 6 gallon compressor just isn't enough for painting. Considering no one can really explain why, I figured I would buy one...if all else fails, at least now I have one to fill tires with. Though I do remember a guy I used to know years ago telling me that painting isn't as hard as people make it...there's nothing you can't fix and redo with painting.

[@brentbaker4463]

Proves a good painter has the eye to make anything work at it's best capacity. Time, education and patience !

[@dwainswindler2732]

Hi Brian, I have learned a lot about why my paint jobs have not met my expectations, but with your videos I will improve my skills and meet my expectations. Thank You

[@G-SpecDetail]

Haha yeah! Brian makes it possible! ... I once did two full repaints with a 1.0mm touch up gun and 1.5gallon 1.5hp Ryobi compressor ($100) ... Interesting enough! The compressor just gave enough air consistently to do one full panel at a time ... The compressor also builds up full pressure in less than 20seconds ... I believe this set-up is surely a hack! ... ... ... Much Appreciation for you Brian for having liberty in your vocation to share openly

[@ricardo-zq7uc]

How long Did it take to paint full car with your setup ?

[@G-SpecDetail]

@@ricardo-zq7uc about double the time

[@keepitfixit2736]

I’ve painted a whole car with a 4 gallon twin tank hitachi/metabo compressor with a 2.8 cfm and a cheap lowes spray gun and it worked just fine.I did have to wait for the compressor to fill up so I had to do a lot of thin coats

[@negotiable_terms1848]

I'm surprised you didn't blow out your 4 gallon compressor. Lol

[@mk5rabbit784]

How did the paint come out? Because i want to paint my truck but I don't have a like a 30 gal compressor or bigger I only have a pancake compressor and i don't know how it will hold up

[@epmcdonald4562]

​@mk5rabbit784 😂😂 I'm pretty sure comments told most that can comprehend.

[@markchimmy]

Wow I am shocked. That is amazing!👍

[@mrpanda8472]

Do u have a video of what air compressor paint gun and stuff u recommend I want to pint my truck

[@jettguerrero1737]

I would've been curious to see how a LVLP gun instead would've performed in this set up

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

I wanted the interior of my old truck painted. I have a small compressor too. See your video gives me a lot of confidence. Thank you.

[@AliVapeReviews]

my 20g which i bought today painted hood bumper fender no problem and thanks to your videos help me out a ton can’t thank you enough but still a newbie and still need to figure out somethings

[@rbmwiv]

Another thing a good painter knows is when to stop. I have seen so many people trying to without any experience and they will keep laying it on putting 4 coats or more of clear. I always thinking you’re wasting money and causing issues for you because you don’t want paint that thick. Great video seeing that you’re able to get a result like that with a pancake compressor.

[@alleybuilds5370]

i found that the smallest compressor i could run and not have issues was 15gal, although it runs a lot while painting a car i never ran out of air pressure.

[@crhistopherhely3613]

In this situation i would've sprayed 2 med coats flashed with atleast 10 min flash in between coats.. if the first coat isn't properly flahed off then it's gonna be drying through the 2nd coat causing die back.. 5 mins just isn't enough at room temp.. but let this one dry for a couple days then wet sand and buff.. it'll be a quality diy paint job for sure 💯

[@g6et_wrx177]

Thank you for doing this and taking us through each step. This is really an awesome step by step reference for me when I spray my engine bay.

[@hermancoetzee696]

Hi from Cape Town, South Africa. My regular Divilbiss packet up mid- job. Resorted to my mini Sata gun. Since then I have used nothing else. Perfect results and less wastage on paint. Technique, technique...

[@rickvanwijngaarden3757]

I just love watching these vids to be in awe of the skill and pick up some zen.

[@elvinbones1812]

That was one of the greatest things I've seen in my life. But, you have to consider the painter. Like that saying "It's not the arrow. It's the indian". A bigginer wouldn't get those results. But, with a couple years of practice or consistent work. You proved its not impossible. Good shit man, good shit!!

[@davidregan9872]

I used to paint industrial, and my old boss who just passed away would say, "Wherever you see a run it won't rust under there"! We didn't like getting them, but it was funny hearing him say that! LOL

[@MegaWatching]

😂

[@KF422TX]

Awesome video! My buddy wanted to paint his offroad rig but didn't have the equipment. He actually took 3 small compressors, plumbed into a main line. Worked out pretty good, not show car quality but it worked

[@EightySeven-c8v]

Did the whole thing with a roller came out beautiful

[@makeawaytogod6365]

Painted a VW beetle recently with a pancake compressor. Thanks for your videos. The biggest issue I had was the paint not atomizing. It looks good but cuts and buffs nice. Thanks for your videos they have been a tremendous help!

[@stevehutchinson238]

We’ve all been anticipating this video and as usual, it never fails to deliver. 👍 Another thing to keep in mind, is the duty cycle of these compact compressors.

[@almccallie4314]

Steve, what do you mean by “duty cycle”?

[@GodsGenuineGrace]

???

[@kristoffscuba5466]

@@almccallie4314 He means that these small compressors are not made to be left running constantly. At some point they'll overheat., trip a protection circuit and shut down, or worse, fry themsleves. Spraying creates a constant demand for air that these compressors are not designed to deliver. They'll do it for a while and then they'll stop doing it. Maybe forever.

[@almccallie4314]

@@kristoffscuba5466 10-4. Thank you

[@GodsGenuineGrace]

@@kristoffscuba5466 Thank you!

[@pricklypearstudios]

I just replicated your process with a cheap spray gun similar to yours but silver color (CENTRAL PNEUMATIC 120cc HVLP Touch Up Air Spray Gun) with a .8 mm nozzle from Harbor Freight to be able to do this project immediately rather than wait for the same spray gun that you used, on Amazon. Being that everything is sadly made in China, I found the same 6 Gal compressor at HomeDepot under the Porter Cable brand. Picked up factory paint code paint at my auto paint supply w/reducer, and I had amazing results. I didn't need to do too many adjustments other than regulate the psi to 45 psi which is the max that the spray gun could handle and it sprayed just like you demonstrate in your video!

[@robertwomack3419]

Why not use lvlp gun?

[@angel-sv2ru]

That was good you show this video , cause many of us are not professionals and we only pait at home. I appreciated bro! As a matter of fact I paint out side in the evening 😉

[@Ivan-pi6ur]

I'm actually been looking for a video like this and you finally made one! Thankls!

[@markmdusty3]

Really found this video good as it is aimed at most of us who don't have spray booths or big compressors and tinker about at home. Very impressed how it turned out and i do understand that it turned out better because of your understanding of how paint works out of a gun but it does show what can be done with practice, Thank you for this and any more hints for the person tinkering at home. Big 👍 from the UK.

[@Jaylyons1]

Thanks for posting this one. I'm looking at getting a compressor soon but I'm leaning towards a 20-30gal. It won't be used for painting often (maybe a couple times over ownership) but I'm definitely looking to repaint my beater, or at a minimum, parts of it. I figure I'll just do a couple panels at a time.

[@billjones5178]

Most important factor to mr in determining what to buy is the noise level. My small Compressor is so noisy I cannot give it away !

[@marvinhoodith152]

Brian you are an inspireing teacher what you do is delivering knowledge liberally and trust me you will be blessed for it.

[@Mechaniclyfe]

I’m actually , pleasantly surprised , I’m wondering if the gun is offered in HTE/HE , would probably help that little compressor since they use less cfm than HVLP , of course your experience helped this job come out better than someone who is brand new at this , but you showed that anything is possible ! Great job 👏🏻

[@atomicslam1589]

Very cool! This gives us mere mortals belief that we don't need to drop $5K (at minimum) on compressors and paint guns to get some great results. Thanks for posting!

[@epmcdonald4562]

😂 need to shop elsewhere then? ..$5K minimum? Can get a couple vehicles painted for that at body shop! And not do any work.

[@abdullah_fardm.9725]

I'm wondering if you have a video about painting a plastic bumper, without a static removal tool.

[@vplph]

Never understood those guns for sale with large nozzles 1.4 and more (except for heavy paint and fences or filler) ... You need a Monster compressor for that and they cost money ... This video answers all those questions. Thx.

[@arsmitty1415]

Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do.

[@anxils]

Personally, I’ve seen many different ways of doing the same thing. I even work and do the same kind of spraying on houses. Honestly, I think it’s up to how good you personally feel like doing it.

[@badsanta518]

aint that the truth!

[@williamwade3738]

You mean I shouldn't be painting outside in my dirt parking lot🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emmanuelcarretero5758]

@@williamwade3738 I can just take it to the car wash after the paint job right? XD

[@aidenog7380]

@@williamwade3738 wet the ground so dirt won’t fly

[@jahsidmatias3625]

I’d been watching all over KZbin for small compressor paint jobs and you finally made one! Score!!!

[@ajuber876]

When I was learning music production, and didn't have all the cool tools, my mentor told me ....IT'S NOT WHAT YOU HAVE, BUT HOW YOU USE IT to get the job done

[@alpha2gproject783]

I feel like there's adult actors told the same thing...

[@jaimesantiago1751]

Tell that to my girlfriend 😂

[@tomcoryell]

It’s your ear, not your gear in music. Although good gear with a good ear is best!

[@possibleproblem479]

same. i never cared about my gear. i just liked producing. whatever my daw has ill use

[@bookooc5605]

That's what she said

[@kirstenspencer3630]

This advice is great for smaller projects like bicycle frames that show imperfections. Thanks Brian.

[@ole-ol1ok]

Saw that Fuji system on the shelf. Sure would like to see you paint a whole car with that. Been thinking about getting one but I’m still on the fence about it.

[@rynb15]

same here

[@kevincraw5142]

@@rynb15 Me too!

[@bobeisenberg4125]

Same here. Would love to know your thoughts on the Fuji Q5 Platinum turbine hvlp. I think that’s what I saw sitting in your shelf. Thanks!

[@Trikekid84]

Even though I’m not using this specific equipment, the tips that you gave to try and get the best result can be applied to anything. Another great video!

[@zdravkomomci7570]

Good information as always and thank you, but how do you keep everything clean with no overspray in your videos ? I'm amazed how you achieve it, when I painted in my garage with 2k isocyanate hardening paint system, sticks on anything it lands on, you can never get it off when its dry or cured.

[@5ub7even]

This is like watching a pro photographer use a $10 kiddie camera and still get pictures better than 99% of people. Proof that it's all about the skills. Certainly going to be watching this space more often

[@DylanStJohn]

Woo hoo! Pro results on a home budget! May have to try this out.

[@markchapmon8670]

I painted the door jambs in my Miata with a similar compressor and the tiny HVLP that came in my two gun kit. To find out whether or not it will do the job for me, I started with a full tank of air, had the air filter and regulator on and connected the paint gun. No paint in the cup, line pressure set to what I was confident would spray a reasonable pattern, then while holding the gun wide open I waited to see how long it would take for the pressure at the gun to drop. It lasted several minutes, so I was confident it would work. It did, but you have to refill the cup a lot when using the little detail gun.

[@billjones5178]

Coatings rule is coverage +1 more. 3rd clear pass would increase coating thickness, durability,& longevity out in the sun & elements. Already set up and taped off, gun laying there. Extra time spent is well worth it IMO!

[@socksonfeet8125]

Was it me that made that pancake comment? lol. I painted my van with a pancake compressor, did it piece by piece and came out good. not amazing but good enough to where people compliment it. I did single stage gloss oil though so no need for clear coat. Gonna redo it soon in a different color, just the prep takes forever and ever and ever lol..

[@hamedh7256]

Hi Brian. This video helps a lot to build confidence and start spraying. I have a question and it’s not a real world situation. For a panel with scratches in clear coat, can I DA the panel with a P800 or P1000 and reapply clear coat? I.e. go over the original basecoat and clearcoat with new clear. Will this look bad or it’s a standard practice in blending jobs?

[@wanderlustoceans8205]

I am definitely doing this to my car roof and hood since sun damage faded my paint, the car painting shop wants me to waste $1000+ on a simple job when i can do this at home! Thanks for the video im getting the equipment and the wraps to do this!

[@marcosgonzalez40]

Should try out the 29 gallon harbor freight compressor. Great video btw👊

[@leneanderthalien]

I did see a car painted with a high quality airless spay gun and the result was excellent: the painter was a professionnal and paid a lot of attention to the filtration and the optimal viscosity of the paint to have a spray as even as possible

[@AndreGuerrieri]

Love this channel and all of the things you test and teach us about. I was wondering if this possible because all I have is a 6 gallon pancake compressor. I was very curious and here you are making a video of it. Makes me want to go get a POS car and try an paint it LOL.

[@deadwlk188]

Hey man I’m painting my car with the same compressor how should I set my gun up and air pressure?

[@j.r.mullins6392]

Great video. I'm just beginning and I appreciate your explanations on how to get the best you can out of a small setup. I do have a question. What size hose are you using from the compressor to your gun? I was using a 3/8" hose and switched to a 1/4" hose and it helped my compressor when using other power tools. Would that help with painting?

[@qbnwndr]

Man, i was revisiting this video hoping to find if someone had asked this very question. I wish he or someone with the know how would have answered it.

[@classicwefi]

I painted a camaro and a Durango using a old 20 gallon air compressor with a hose going to a 30 gallon tank it worked good running a Tekna gun with a 1.3 tip .

[@davidharrison8397]

Great video !! How do you think the Astro lvlp gun would have done compared to the touch up gun you used ?

[@joansparky4439]

have to second that.. that compressor and a LVLP gun pretty please! :-)

[@markharrisllb]

I have a 24litre 9.6 cfm compressor here in the U.K.. I have some disabilities a painting a car is well beyond my physical capabilities but it’s great for staining and spraying a finish onto my small wood project and painting my attempts at fabrication (grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't). I can also run my small cut off wheel, die grinders etc. For me it’s a perfect size though if I was able bodied I'd look for at least 100 lites space permitting.

[@zznano559zz]

I've actually been waiting for this video

[@D.T.350AG]

Same here lol!!

[@tylerschultz3298]

AGREED!

[@DaddyODylan]

Same. I almost started on my Beetle till I learned about CFM

[@twiztid1fiddy]

Same

[@ToddKneib]

Absolutely. This isn't my job, and have some bits needing some work

[@arepeet9050]

I think it worked because of you have knowledge and experience.. For 1st timer or diy I think the result will not be the same. 😅

[@notabhi01]

*I just subbed because i Like creativity with information* 💁🏻‍♂️

[@PaintSociety]

Awesome, thank you!

[@zoki.to974]

importance of videos like this is because 99.9% of viewers are not professional painters with tens of thousands invested in shop and equipment but regular people who has few tools in their garages and want to fix scratched bumpers. if i go to purchase just a big capacity compressor, it will cost me 10 times or more instead to go to the body shop and give it to them to do the job

[@kikilynn1167]

I'd love to see you work with the Fuji paint sprayer!

[@Badkitty24]

I have used the cheap $20 HVLP sprayers from HARBOR FREIGHT on 3 different motorcycles using 2K speedokote from amazon with GREAT RESULTS ! I'm planning on doing my new bike (06' M109R) very soon. Cheap tools usually work pretty well, as long as you take care of them.

[@ken23434]

I really appreciate your videos. I am learning a lot. They have given me the confidence to do the paint job on my car myself. I just need to finish w/ the rust repairs. I am more interested in these at home videos. Conditions, equipment and scenarios that the typical person watching your video will be working in. I especially like the product reviews and demos. I noticed this weekend that Harbor Freight now has a copy of the original 3M PPS system, called the SPECTRUM Universal Paint System. $19 for starter kit w/ total of 5 liners/lids. Adapters are $9 each. I would like to see you do a review of that system and comment on it. They also have a Braun Color Match Light for $39. In my price range vs the Sun Light. Once again, I do not know how it compares.

[@מדינט]

I have done such DIY paint job with a such a gear, the bottom line it's doable but you have to be ready to do some sanding to remove all the orange peel and some buffing and polishing.

[@paycloud]

Nice!! Been waiting on this video to drop

[@melanehme3661]

I love it! This makes it possible to break into learning how to paint without it costing an arm and a leg. Additionally, less power means less overspray meaning painting can be accomplished in tighter spaces. Very impressed! Thanks for sharing!

[@henrysmifth536]

Bro you're gonna have everybody with a pancake and a harbor freight gun thinking they can paint 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mocredible]

🤣

[@sbfkennels2522]

Why not you gotta start somewhere fam 💯

[@vsteven26]

I can

[@devZaevior]

They can , and will.

[@dirtydoug181]

I used a graco mini and a $120 harbor freight compressor my first time spraying wheels and a motorcycle. It took me some trial and error but got good results I'm not afraid to show off.

[@gufiaito69able]

Yeah I'm not even gonna try it you are a real pro. People are going to be disappointed with that 6gal

[@reborn74nova]

The key is to observe the air consumption of the gun with the air output of the compressor. This will let you know whether the compressor can keep up or not. And bear in mind that if the compressor is running constantly, than the chance for water forming in your lines increase. As the compressor pumps, air heats up from the compressor motor. As it travels through your lines it will cool down causing condensation to develop which can then come out as you spray.

[@GLEECED]

Right ! So having a water filter is important. I seen in those big 60 gal set ups they have water trap systems w 4-5 filters 😂

[@troyfall6573]

great video. I wish you had included the setup of the gun and your practice spray settings. What was the pressure you set the regulator? Talk more about the paint and why you chose that paint and how you mixed it.

[@FPSAnarchy]

Nice video, builds confidence for diyers with not much money

[@fabioarrua]

Haven't gone through the whole video at the time of this comment but.... the longer the hose .. the larger the volume of air to replace when pressing the trigger. 3 meter hose is enough with these mini setups

[@PaintSociety]

Great point

[@fabioarrua]

@@PaintSociety maybe you should try it in V2.0 video with other adjustments, such as the .8 tip you mentioned and any other input you may find relevant Difference is very noticeable, pressure is kept for longer and the compressor does not cycle as often.

[@fabioarrua]

​@Do One you are probably right, but this little puck gives around 2.5 CFM , long hoses do make a difference in these cases. it's almost airbrush territory

[@dohc1974]

Interesting, I was thinking the longer the hose, the better because it increases storage capacity

[@daftnord4957]

would this process be any different doing single stage paint?

[@manolitojr.paglinawan8079]

Love it bro.

[@garyjohnson801]

I used rubber seal 1 to 1 clear with a HVLP gun and 40 pounds of air to the gun and 10 pounds of air out . The clear came out like little balls but then leved out like a sheet of glass and didn't need to buff it for orange peel and I was using a 3/8 hose and fittings to make it a true HVLP gun . Try it . It will work great very low over spray and less wast . We sprayed 4 coats on a full car paint job and use only 2 quarts of paint and 2 quarts of clear doing that way