TRICK to make the cheapest paint look GREAT!!

[@miked7350]

Lol, your Jamaican is phenomenal! I want to see your channel at 100K, you have been so helpful and you do great work. Keep keeping on!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@miked7350 you and me both brother 100k sounds great 😃 taking forever. But one day at a time. Thank you for your support.

[@amysmithdagirl]

I could watch your videos all day. So exciting to see the results when you pull it out of the booth! So amazing…

[@thetriggerman954]

@@amysmithdagirl why thank you Amy 🤗 glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@Mark-um3hm]

That came out beautiful Trigg. Damn, for some cheap paint, that car looks smooth. Nice work.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Mark, you don't need to spend crazy money to get your ride looking good man. 🫡

[@Joegrandpa777]

Just love your comments while you painting, instead of seeing and listening to the spray gun. Thank You for your videos

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Joegrandpa777 more than welcome Joe glad you're enjoying them 🙏🏼

[@troybrake5686]

You got solid technique bro, some of the best I've seen! Props!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@troybrake5686 thank you sir. 🫡 Much appreciated💪🏼

[@jamesquinnie7573]

I love how your clear be slick/wet straight out da gun,without all that wet sanding and buffing to get a slick shine❤🔥💪👏👍🏻👌💯

[@thetriggerman954]

@@jamesquinnie7573 thank you James, Yeah man I hate wet sanding and buffing 💪🏼

[@jamesquinnie7573]

@thetriggerman954 Yessir Trigger! I definitely feel you on that, that's jus too much work man!!

[@darylarmentrout252]

Buffing? Never heard of it! Lol😂

[@rafaelsandoval7077]

I remember when I first started painting I started using Nathan products. Then Wanda base for color matching. It would work really good. Haven't painted within. I would say 13 years but I like the way the work came out, especially the gloss. You inspire me to want to paint again, especially with prices nowadays for a paying job. It's crazy

[@thetriggerman954]

Yea man, prices are high and if we can find reasonably priced materials makes it an even sweeter deal. You might as well get back in the paint game 😉😎🥳🤙🏼

[@michaelbell7465]

Sir, your "OK" work is the envy of most. Another fact filled video. Thank you.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Michael I appreciate it man. Yeah I don't know what it is lately it's like I'm excited to start the job but then once it's completed no matter how good it turns out I just feel like it's okay. Unless it's a pretty cool color it seems like the deep blues and reds are more rewarding for me. I guess they give me a bigger dopamine hit 🤯🤯

[@michaelchaney3101]

@@thetriggerman954 don’t look like a cheap paint job tho g. God blessed your skills. You prolly should consider a rust oleum paint job video. Bet it’ll look your “cheap”

[@thetriggerman954]

@@michaelchaney3101 I have a few Rust-Oleum fender jobs on my other channel. Paints By Trigger 😉

[@michaelchaney3101]

@@thetriggerman954 I’ll check em out.

[@nigelthomas6642]

Excellent job Trigger

[@clist9406]

Had a buddy that hurt his back and needed a Silver Camry front clip painted and blended , so I went over and helped out . He uses ( don’t laugh ) Valspar base and clear . I laughed because I know Valspar as house paint . Anyway , his shop , his supplies . I have to admit it sprayed well , flow out was perfect , bake cycled and looked like glass.

[@thetriggerman954]

I think valspar owns prospray that I use. All of these damn paint companies are intertwined in some way lol And yes there are a few of the lower end brands that will give you a good finish even after the wake cycle The key is for all of us to work together and spread the information and find them 🫡😉

[@stevec5657]

Been happy lately with Matrix Edge base and reducer, along with Finish 1 FC740 clear. Budget friendly, quality materials imo. Thanks for another cool video Trigg.

[@thetriggerman954]

I use matrix here and there when we have to get something scanned. I don't think it's matrix edge might be their lower line. Thank you for watching my man 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@sttm1283]

that e39 looks way better than it did some odd 20 years ago rolling out the factory . nice work man.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@sttm1283 thank you sir. You're greatly associated 🫡

[@davekennedy-ex6qk]

Another beautiful job TriggerMan and thanks for the information

[@thetriggerman954]

You got it Dave Glad you enjoy Thank you for watching 💪🏼

[@vaylon1701]

Love the video's man. Getting ready to turn my garage into a paint booth for my old Tundra.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you man. Sounds like it's almost game time. Good luck on the Tundra my man 🤜🏼🤛🏼 🤞🏼

[@smoggy1964]

Class job trigger, regards from across the pond

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Smoggy 🫡

[@TomDeSadeleer]

I've always liked those 5 series... Nice color as well! Looks sweet again! Nice job man!

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Tom yeah man those old school 5 series were tough.

[@phordguy]

Looked like a perfect job to me! I don’t see any imperfections so well done my man!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@phordguy thank you man. I guess it's just the color was blah for me. Bored with the silvers and grays lol

[@latinprince896]

I discovered your videos yesterday and it was instantly a click for me. Your skills are admirable and appreciate your work and transparency. Something that i dont get with many other channels in this category. They give off a sense of gatekeeping. Definitely earned my subscription man. Could you do a video on how you mix your paint from primers/epoxys, base coats and clear coats? So many people say to add 10% reducer to clear coat so it can flow out and go on flatter but you say not to. You're the first one i ever heard to say this. Even the old school guys say to add reducer. You work speaks for itself so how would you recommend it be sprayed so it can have a nice low peal and high gloss to it? I want to trust your word more than the others ive been watching for years since they have gotten too big to even interact with their comment section, i wanna ask before your channel grows alot more too. Also what does die back mean? Sorry for the long comment. Id like to pick your brain.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@latinprince896 Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel. And to answer your question some paint line manufacturers call for a small amount of reducer into clear. And that is fine The problem is when you have these clear coats that don't call for reducer and it just automatically becomes a thing to add reducer to clear coat that does not need it there are many other ways to get a flat finish other than watering down your clear coat, and those are all methods that I discuss throughout my videos. To an inexperienced painter Yes adding reducer to any clear coat will give you a flatter finish but it's not the right way to learn in my opinion. Adding reducer to clear coat that does not call for it will definitely give you dieback and dieback is when You finish clearing your vehicle It looks shiny You leave and come back the following day and the shine has dulled That's because you're reducing the solids content in the clear. You may be spraying a clear coat that has a 40% or 30% solids By you adding reducer to it you're turning that into a 20% solids which is not much protection. That's not the way I learned to paint therefore I will not teach it that way. But be sure to catch all of the videos sometimes there will be a lot of jokes and things along the way but In every video I leave you something to walk away with.

[@mkearn724]

Back in the day when I went to vo-tech I learned to spray with chromabase. 99k was the base of my first car. Even years later I still used it and couldn’t complain. Now my pint jobs are few and far in between. It seems like I spend more time doing refreshers than I do spraying😂. You make this shit so damn easy.

[@thetriggerman954]

This shit is so dam easy. 😁

[@georgeg8130]

Great job. I tried Nason XL, it was pretty good.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you George, I actually called around for Nason XL because of a few guys on here recommendation and no one has it. 🥹 I'm still curious to give it a try

[@Bkrieder]

Your only gonna find it at Napa or Orileys

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Bkrieder yea I called O'REILLY'S they said the closest store is in Jacksonville. So nothing in my local area. Didn't try Napa. I didn't even think we have anymore. 🥹

[@odessahallmenefee]

I love your content. Keep the vids coming!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@odessahallmenefee you got it momma 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@eddiemartin2262]

Best single stage is Nathan's full theme I got a paint job for 20 years ago and it looks like the same day I painted it and it's been single stage

[@thetriggerman954]

I believe you meant Nasons Ful-thane and yes that stuff looks good. That's what we use when doing single stage. Price has gone up too

[@TK42138]

Nice work. Just earned yourself another subscriber.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@TK42138 thank you TK 🫡🥳

[@stevesummers4266]

Thanks for pointers I didn't think reducers were that big of a deal

[@thetriggerman954]

@@stevesummers4266 you're more than welcome. And they are a HUGE deal. Cheap reducers are just gallons of hot piss 😂 but seriously they are a big deal bro.

[@VLOGISGARAGE]

How did you hit it 3 time and didnt run? 5:27 And here 2 time one after another in one place 7:18. And what you put before the clear ont he geadlights. Btw, your videos are great. There arnt alot of car paint channels that are entertaining in the same time. Thank you|!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@VLOGISGARAGE Thank you man I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. The thing I preach the most to guys is to know your materials I've been spraying this clear for 12 years now I know how far I can push it before it runs or solvent pops if this were a new clear I was trying I wouldn't dare pull that off. Guys just don't realize they do their self more harm than good when they keep trying different clears all the time instead of sticking with one and getting to know it better kind of like it was a chick 😂.

[@tobydogg4737]

maaan that came out slick welldone

[@thetriggerman954]

@@tobydogg4737 thank you Toby🫡

[@pdcustoms]

I sprayed Chroma premier for like 16 years I like it . I also have a Metalux mix bank at my house and I really like that line .

[@thetriggerman954]

Is Chroma premiere different than the chromabase that I used here? Chroma premier sounds like a step up.

[@pdcustoms]

@@thetriggerman954 coverage is a little better but think you also pay more lol and I love the videos man I hope one day I can get there brother

[@michaelsimmons9613]

THANKS TRIGGER MAN.

[@jose48444]

looks good well done

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Jose 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Bro paint job came awesome thank you letting us no about the reducer i'm new at car paint stuff.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@ganeshnarayan5505 lmao 🤣 man you're a fkn vet. Get outta here bro. But thank you ☺️🥳

[@odessahallmenefee]

Nice paint job!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@odessahallmenefee thank you Odessa 🤗♥️

[@valenciaperry811]

Nason XL is really nice! Chromabase is usually $100 plus for aquart

[@thetriggerman954]

@@valenciaperry811 so I've heard they don't have it in my area.

[@rigobertocarrion7704]

You are the magic king

[@thetriggerman954]

@@rigobertocarrion7704 🫡 you're too kind 💪🏼

[@r.guardia9107]

Your channel is the best trigger man. What kind of base and clear do you recommend if cost were no object? A clear that gives the best uv protection and clarity? Thanks

[@thetriggerman954]

Thanks bro. My all time favorite clear coat is PPG 2021 but it's like $800 a kit now. 🥹

[@dostuffchannel]

Trigger! Another excellent video!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@dostuffchannel thank you sir 🫡

[@cooki3cutt3r13]

damn, that is most good. good tip on the reducer. I'm definitely going to use that. as always great video.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@cooki3cutt3r13 thank you CC 🫡

[@jamesquinnie7573]

Great Job 👍🏻 👌

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you James 🫡

[@sideshowscot7815]

Very nice Trigger. I hear that those DV1 base guns are one of the best on the market for basecoat. Good to see they got something right with 1 of the DV1's. I found the clearcoat gun too slow personally and got shot of it and went on to sata. Great content as always. Spray on brother 🤜🤛

[@thetriggerman954]

@@sideshowscot7815 thank you Scot. Yeah that DV1 is one of the best guns for metallics. Makes life easier 4sure 💪🏼😎

[@jesscanady]

just a idea make a video showing alot diffrent brands of base and clear and reducer with your input on what good and whats not ...your input knowledge means alot to us

[@thetriggerman954]

@@jesscanady 🫡

[@SavDog262]

pretty color.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@SavDog262 thanks for chiming in SavDog 🫡

[@SavDog262]

@@thetriggerman954 Thank you Triggerman. You da man. Keep pumping out that content. We out here takin notes.

[@robertdeleon588]

Great job trigger man. What air flow do use on your walcom gun. For clear coat

[@thetriggerman954]

@@robertdeleon588 then you Robert. I spray clear at 27 PSI with the walcom 🫡

[@tubbed68cuda]

Similar to Jeep paint code PQ7, Gunmetal Pearl. Looks real good Trigger!

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes it does look very similar to that color Thank you for watching brother 💪🏼

[@MarkAnthony-rb7fp]

Wow, not bad at all for a qt. I just got a quart of Metalux for $122. I gotta look into that one for cheap bumper jobs

[@thetriggerman954]

Definitely 🫡

[@davidbodkins8986]

Chroma base I forgot all about that stuff what’s next lacquer lol. Car looks good to me man sure the customer will be pleased keep them rolling on to the next one

[@thetriggerman954]

@@davidbodkins8986 yeah man the dude was very happy with it. Gave me a $50 tip lol thank you 🫡

[@hillbillycustom1730]

Looks good trigger

[@thetriggerman954]

Thanks brother. I appreciate you watching 👊🏼🫡

[@jamessakimae9655]

Some of the cheap paints I've used without any real issue were axalta challenger and valspar lvbr100. I'm in CA so I had to use the low voc version that is a 1:1 ratio but I think for the national rule versions it's mixed 2:1

[@thetriggerman954]

@@jamessakimae9655 axalta challenger hmm 🤔 never heard of it. Interesting 😎💪🏼 thanks for chiming in James

[@Mikefngarage]

Omni sucks too......Kapci. Nice. mail order at refinish depot for 275 a mixed gallon.

[@thetriggerman954]

I haven't sprayed omni in 20 years It sucked back then and I'm sure it's still sucks today lol

[@Mikefngarage]

oh yea 275 includes tax and shipping.

[@Mikefngarage]

@@thetriggerman954 Yea it must be 75% binder. NO COVERAGE

[@juantorres9726]

Been using chromabase in the shop since 2001. Have no complaints. Standard variant is a blendable match most of the time.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@juantorres9726 good to know Juan. Thank you. Man since 2001 you must have perfected that system. Awesome 😎

[@darylarmentrout252]

Eastwood is a good value brand

[@thetriggerman954]

@@darylarmentrout252 didn't even know that they sell paint 😱 lol

[@darylarmentrout252]

@thetriggerman954 yes sir! All the classic American colors 😎

[@thetriggerman954]

@@darylarmentrout252 interesting 🤔

[@glossworx617]

What up trigger, I been using transtar 1:1 basecoat on the budget paint jobs for years now. I feel like it’s very user friendly and definitely better than the cheap nason, wanda and dimensions. I’d like to hear some feedback from others who use transtar basecoats as well. Spray on brother 💪🏽

[@thetriggerman954]

@@glossworx617 I didn't even know transtar made a base coat I thought it was just products like adhesion promoter reducers and so forth pretty cool I'll have to keep an eye out for that one Thank you my man 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@mississippiwrenches295]

Man that car is slick I’m going to have to use that clear you got soon 🔥🔥🔥

[@thetriggerman954]

@@mississippiwrenches295 thanks Big homie 👊🏼 it's pretty good stuff. Haven't seen anything pop up from you in a while. You still in motion?

[@mississippiwrenches295]

@@thetriggerman954 yessir I’m still in motion the latest one I got was the mini engine build but I got one coming up soon that’s should be 🔥🔥 it’s taking me a minute to edit for sure

[@thetriggerman954]

@@mississippiwrenches295 yea I watched that one . Alright catch you in the next one 👊🏼

[@mississippiwrenches295]

@@thetriggerman954 yessir 🤜🏾 and one more thing on that clear you use what speed do you recommend me starting off with

[@thetriggerman954]

@@mississippiwrenches295 i like to use slow for most jobs. Unless you're doing just a few panels you can use medium. But the slow flows out nice and no reducer added.

[@guillaumel3640]

Awesome man, you killed it. Looks like it came straight off the assembly line. I have to ask, since the TDSs are usually pretty clear on what’s needed on their products, why would one add reducer to the clear?

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you sir, a lot of guys watch social media professional painters and they advise to add reducer to get a "glass" finish but fail to tell the guys that they are using $800-$1000 clear that requires a small amount of reducer. So they just do it to all clear. Most of these guys are DIY and don't really have TDS sheets or even care to check into it. They just want to paint and have fun. At least that's what think is happening 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@cabrezzy7838]

great finish trigger 👌does that walcom have an I or O pattern

[@thetriggerman954]

@@cabrezzy7838 they don't really say I or O but if I had to take a pick I'd say it's more of an I pattern. Thank you Breezy 💪🏼🫡

[@joewolf4483]

We used to shoot a lot of Dulux back in the day ... talk about easy to use ... but then we really did'nt care how it looked ... just shine ... at least for a couple of months ... came out great from here ... don't get over heated ... it ain't worth that ...

[@thetriggerman954]

Never heard of Dulux . Damn bro only shine for a couple of months 😂😂 Y'all were some mean dudes back then aye 😂

[@davidbeck1614]

Looks good!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@davidbeck1614 thank you David 👊🏼

[@gusparides4675]

where can I order the materials you used . enjoying the vids

[@thetriggerman954]

@@gusparides4675 this is the clear coat amzn.to/4ftGYgy And the base you'd have to just get from a local paint supply in your area. Maybe Google and call around for Cromabase

[@gusparides4675]

@@thetriggerman954 thanks so much trigger . i been watching all you vids i like them . i use to paint for extra money in the early 80 's i still have the binks no 7 . i am going to break it out for oldtime sake . thanks for getting back to me . best luck to you . nofussgus

[@jimmypratt6450]

I'm finding here in the UK the local paint supplier are putting more binder into there mixes and making it a pain in the butt to cover also leaving a sand pile on blends because off more coats . Loving the Rasta man 😂😂😂😂The job looks ok buddy spit and polish it will be fine 👍

[@thetriggerman954]

Rasta impasta 😂 Yeah man a lot of those companies are doing that putting more BS fillers clear binders unless of the actual pigment color Then you have to put six or seven coats just for coverage. 🥹

[@gonzaloverduzco8328]

Only one coat of clear? Came out good man

[@thetriggerman954]

@@gonzaloverduzco8328 2 coats. Just didn't want to put you guys to sleep. Thanks man. 🫡

[@MonteCutto]

Try the Nason XL it lays out just as good as the chroma.

[@thetriggerman954]

So I've heard. To bad they don't have it anywhere near me.

[@braindmage]

We spray Cromax clear and it has activator and reducer produced by them. I guess it just varies by brand.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@braindmage clear call for it then it calls for it that's fine. My thing is when it's not required and people add it that's where they run into problems.

[@braindmage]

@@thetriggerman954 ah I see. Makes complete sense. Appreciate the clarification sir 👍

[@thetriggerman954]

@@braindmage no problem brother

[@trentdawg2832]

Damn that color is beautiful…..doesnt even look like a cut and buff is nessicarry!!!

[@thetriggerman954]

😎🤙🏼🤙🏼🥳

[@thetriggerman954]

@@trentdawg2832 I actually nibbed out like 10 pieces of dirt but it was pretty clean. No sags thank God 💅🏼

[@trentdawg2832]

@@thetriggerman954 ….yeah sags and runs are no bueno…..nibs and dirt…well thats irrelavant….and bound to happen every time unless you in a fancy $500k + down draft booth…..which we know most of use are not lucky enough to have….either way your paintjobs given the circumstances always cease to amaze me and come out tits 99.7% of the time……i could live with a couple of nibs …..but i get it if its a paying customer…..im sure the owner of that bmw is gonna be juiced!!!!

[@thetriggerman954]

@@trentdawg2832 he was happy have me a $50 tip. Which I split with my pepper so everyone was happy 🥳

[@trentdawg2832]

@@thetriggerman954 nice for you to hook up your prepper with his cut…..we all know proper prep makes the job right!!!

[@KLally-mj1ui]

I use maxmeyer base and find it excellent, I don't know if you can get it over there tho🤔

[@thetriggerman954]

@@KLally-mj1ui Yeah I'm not sure if that's over here I've never even heard of it.

[@KLally-mj1ui]

@thetriggerman954 maxmeyer is part of ppg and they do there own stuff aswell separate from ppg ,there basically the same thing with maxmeyer being less expensive.

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Hi Trigger, well that looks awesome lovely colour and the finish from the clear is outstanding, I don't think you would get a better finish if you was using the more expensive paint apart from the longevity might be better🤔 I use the Kapci paint here Trigg and I'm lucky enough to have a paint scheme (seeing as I'm a hobby painter) so I normally use Kapci primer, base and clear which is regarded here as a mid range product, the base mixes 1:1 and IMO it goes on nice but like most paints there are a couple of colours that don't cover so well, I'm not sure if you can get the Kapci paints but they might be worth a try👍John UK

[@thetriggerman954]

@@JohnWD40TC02 hey John yes I think you are right as far as getting the same finish with expensive materials. Main difference is the longevity. Might get 8 years out of this and maybe 15-20 years out of the expensive stuff. We have Kapci clear here never seen the base

[@JohnWD40TC02]

I suppose you have to buy the right level of quality depending on how long you want to keep the car. The Kapci base I use is solvent but they do a water base one as well, I've had mine nearly three years without any problems plus my local Kapci rep is always there to help if needed👍the paint is made in Egypt

[@charlesleake930]

Good Vid ! Jay.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Jay 💪🏼

[@charlesleake930]

@@thetriggerman954 Much Love .......Always : )

[@gusparides4675]

i like to get that chorma base you used . looks like a great deal . is that local to pompano . sorry to bother you again . ty

[@thetriggerman954]

@@gusparides4675 no bother. Yes it's a paint distributor locally here I pompano Beach. They Have several locations, down in Hollywood Florida as well

[@Isaacsergio2001]

Hello trigger Man cool videos, where are you located to get a estimate for my son's civic ?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Isaacsergio2001thank you Isaac, I'm in pompano Beach Florida

[@theaussie7160]

Can i spray clear without thinner ..would this put out a richer colour?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@theaussie7160 yes you can. And it will give the color more depth and hold shine

[@carlosoliva1376]

Good profecional paint

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you Carlos 🫡

[@jessekampegaard8491]

Dupont good stuff. I got a question Trigger . Luxe and all. What paint code would you consider the absolute best Black. Black of all Black paint. Thanx.

[@thetriggerman954]

If it's jet black I like Mercedes 040 it seems to be the blackest black in my opinion. Some blacks have lots of red mixed in them and it seems like the Mercedes 040 is always the blackest in most paint systems.

[@jessekampegaard8491]

@@thetriggerman954 yep as you know black isnt always really black. I will order some up. Thank you for the quick reply bubba.

[@nyronjnobaptiste8536]

Clean work bro ...what is your honest review on the Amtech clearcoats?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@nyronjnobaptiste8536 I've been using it for 11 years. Trust me man if it were garbage I would have moved on to something else loooong time ago. It's decent clear. I've never had a car come back for any issue. Takes a few gallons to dial it in but once you get it it's a winner. For the price of course there is much better/ expensive stuff out there.

[@nyronjnobaptiste8536]

Nice bro appreciate the response . Looking to try it and also looking for a good paint line that covers and has good matches

[@thetriggerman954]

@@nyronjnobaptiste8536 more than welcome. Yeah I'm still trying base brands for overall paint jobs. So far this Cromabase is good. But the clear is good for $200 a kit

[@nyronjnobaptiste8536]

@@thetriggerman954 nice bro will look into the Cromabase

[@jolperez96]

Hey boss, can u test the euro 5200 gun

[@thetriggerman954]

Never heard of that one. I'll check it out.dang that sucker is pretty pricy 😳

[@vibindoe5270]

Saw someone else say challenger paint,i use it aswell. A quart of most codes are about -60-100 bucks . You should give it a try

[@thetriggerman954]

I'll have to see where I can get it. I didn't think my near but suppliers sell it

[@hidesertdave6166]

Always enjoy your paint videos Trigger. I am learning alot from your videos. I already bought Speedokote paint WA 59 926L for my truck but have not painted yet due to extreme heat (near palm Springs area) even though I have super slow reducer. The paint mixes 1-1. Have you ever tried it yet? Anyway, keep on spraying Trigger.

[@thetriggerman954]

Thank you man, glad you enjoyed. No I've never tried any speedokote paint. I know most of their clear coat is acrylic and that's something I really have no interest in spraying. It looks good and shiny but does not hold up long-term. But I'm not sure about the base coat. And I completely understand about not painting because it's too hot, this shit is brutal 🥵🔥🥵🔥🥵

[@battime5418]

Triggerman, what paint cup system are you using? It does look like a system 1 or 2. I heard you mention Sagola in a different video, but that is not the one in this video. I get in impression you csn use different size liners with the same up. Thanks for your time.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@battime5418 We use the Devilbiss Dekup system.

[@battime5418]

Thank you Sir. Keep up the good work. I'm an fool who is still into quality work -- I understand you're working for a shop, and the Benjamin's. I'm just looking for guidance with good sh.t that is not ridicules. It chaps my hide to do things twice. Thank you. I keep an eye on your videos to see any new tips and tricks I can use. It might be nice to add at the end of the videos with the average expected life span of the paint jod with the materials used. Just a thought--Peace out!

[@thetriggerman954]

@battime5418 thanks my man 💪🏼

[@michaelsimmons9613]

Trigger Man,big ups for taking the time to educate us. This will be my 1st time painting a car since 2005. It's my g body and I'm wondering what brand of pearl or metallic should I use.the car is gray.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@michaelsimmons9613 no problem brother. As far a the pearl and metallics you might just want to look through some reviews online. There are hundreds of different brands out there now and some of them are very good I'm not really up to par on all of them I'm old school only thing I've really ever used was House of color and PPG but they are very expensive and I know there are much more options and are equally as good but for a fraction of the cost. Didspade is a really good option as well. Hope that helps my man Thank you for tuning in.

[@kennybrudnicki]

​@thetriggerman954 I love Dispade pearls and flakes! Just a DIY body and paint guy, but it's what I always wanted to do for a living. It's always been my thing, since the early 80's. Lol

[@thetriggerman954]

@@kennybrudnicki If it's always what you wanted to do for a living you should be doing it. Then it doesn't feel like work. I love this stuff and rarely do I have a bad day because I love it. Thanks for chiming in brother

[@ot7694]

Spies hecker and cromax all day. But I have you tried the Sherwin Williams paint line?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@ot7694 yes I sprayed Sherwin Williams when I worked at the Chevrolet dealership. It was solvent base. Color match wasn't good but the paint was great to spray with covers good, and metallics were effortless. But always had to blend because of color match.

[@nickcrill7718]

Chroma base and imron is what was used when I started painting boats. Cheap compared to awlgrip.

[@thetriggerman954]

Awlgrip is some toxic stuff. I painted a few boat engine covers with it and work weeef lol

[@v8packard]

Have you tried Wanda?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@v8packard no in haven't. You're like the 3rd person to mention it. I never heard of it until this video.

[@v8packard]

@@thetriggerman954 It is my go to for budget jobs. Polyester base, covers awesome. Works great. I use it with Southern Polyurethanes clear. Outstanding results. Wanda is owned by Akzo. But, it's like a stepchild they don't acknowledge. Very good price, not much support. My favorite is Glasurit 55 line. Wanda is almost as good. You might find it at LKQ.

[@anthonyboyd8077]

What’s a good inexpensive size air compressor for first time painter?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@anthonyboyd8077 can't go wrong with a husky, then get a size depending on what you'll be painting.

[@Peterrides]

Looks great for a cheapy! What do you like running for tip size on the dv1? Been bouncing between the 1.4 and 1.3 for base

[@thetriggerman954]

@@Peterrides yeah not bad at all for a blow n go lol I run a 1.3 and it's hot AF here it's perfect. I tried the 1.4 it's faster but gives me excessive peel in my finishes.

[@jamessakimae9655]

Had to come revisit this vid, my question is does it matter if the reducer is for a different paint system? Or am i good as long as it's a urethane reducer

[@thetriggerman954]

No it does not in this video I sprayed Dupont Cromabase and used our ProSpray reducer. Some divas will say it has to be but definitely doesn't matter.

[@bosshawg7427]

I like Chromabase. I only got to spray it once but the metallics were nice and easy coverage. It's kind of pricey where I get it from. I do plan to get it or something equivalent when I paint my bike.

[@thetriggerman954]

Yeah man this was a pleasure to spray 🥳 what type of bike you spraying? Better be one with an engine 😂

[@bosshawg7427]

@@thetriggerman954 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Kawaski Vaquero. The tops of the fairing and bags have faded. It's suspected the factory used single stage on the plastic and base clear on the fenders.

[@thetriggerman954]

@@bosshawg7427 ok good, was hoping it wasn't a Dyno or BMX 😂

[@V1CSTAA]

Is it better to get unreduced for an overall ?

[@thetriggerman954]

@@V1CSTAA as far as clear coat yes

[@V1CSTAA]

@@thetriggerman954 copy you should try that Eastwood company paint not bad stuff

[@NovaGM210]

i recomend you using the roberlo dicrom their solvent base i dont know if you can get that in the states, in not expensive but if you use it with their reducer that stuf is amazing lays very nice leaves a smooth finish .

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes they sell it right across the street from my shop. The paint store screwed me once on some single stage paint that was mixed wrong, so I haven't used them in a few years. But maybe it's time to revisit them 😉 they have all Roberlo products in the store

[@LOST2BAGHDAD]

It sprays good but don't match

[@NovaGM210]

@@LOST2BAGHDAD depends I always try to blend and not butmach nothing, were I buy the paint from they have the spectrophotometer and they get a good mach.

[@bradsrestorations1085]

Trigger, I didn’t understand what made the job 80% easier. Was it the reducer or the paint? (The car turned out beautiful)

[@thetriggerman954]

It was the base coat, I use the same reducer on the last overall it still wasn't pain in my ass. So definitely the base. I was just throwing in the reducer tip as a bonus.

[@bradsrestorations1085]

​@thetriggerman954 thank you very much! I truly enjoy and appreciate your channel. You are providing excellent training for everyone! Thank you. God bless you my Brother

[@thetriggerman954]

@@bradsrestorations1085 thank you Brad. I'm glad it's helping guys. But if you haven't definitely try a quality reducer man it helps with the metallics and believe it or not gives a better color match too. Thanks again man have a blessed weekend. 🙏🏼♥️

[@luxe-kustoms]

BTW what nozzle are you using on the ole walcom? I last sprayed mine with a 1.4

[@thetriggerman954]

@@luxe-kustoms it's a 1.2

[@clist9406]

Slow means flow !

[@thetriggerman954]

Show means flow and that's 4sho 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@BrandonLamb-xl6hn]

Aye trigger have u tried ppg deltron that's what I use

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes but I haven't used it since like 2006 was great. I loved it. Expensive if you have to buy it yourself. But the company I worked for used it and sent me to PPG School every 2 years. This were the good old days

[@BrandonLamb-xl6hn]

@thetriggerman954 yes they I own my own Lil shop here at my home doing restoration work on the old ones sum insurance work I'm south ga like hour from Jacksonville fl

[@thetriggerman954]

@BrandonLamb-xl6hn didn't think any parts of Ga was and hour from Jacksonville. Supposed to be going to Snellville Ga, in a few weeks.

[@Evanbmt]

I like KAPCI for “cheap” bace. Lays down well but might need to tint a little. Always gives me blend able colors. Sherwin williams sunfire line is good, in bace coat.

[@thetriggerman954]

Nice I've used Kapci clear never tried the base. Might have to give a try

[@gregoryjowers3629]

Trigger you was looking whipped after spraying dang it’s hot hear too.yea I used the chroma base on my dads truck it was whole lot better vs nason water down color.can you pick a medium of the road clear coat Lesonal or what about Wanda I’ve never used it I heard it was ok yrs ago.we’ll have a good one

[@thetriggerman954]

@@gregoryjowers3629 yeah man I'm definitely going to stick with the croma on overalls moving forward. Night and day experience for sure. And as far as those clears I'm not sure I've ever heard of those 🤔

[@luxe-kustoms]

Yeah, That was a PPG only color, We tried to match it via camera and came out to a tri-coat, But never even got close. The PPG Deltron was brand and custom mix from them so made it easier. But thanks for the shout out.... PPG is HIGH... I use Sherwin at the shop....Which Pro-Spray is by Valspar, which is own by Sherwin.... :-)~

[@thetriggerman954]

@@luxe-kustoms All of those suckers are in bed together lol I think the pro spray is priced just right and it's pretty decent paint I have no complaints. But if I was a shop owner I don't think I would use $550 per quart paint 🫠🥴

[@Bkrieder]

We use Valspar Refinish for the ones who dont have the bank for NasonXL. Love the XL

[@curtisdefreece9921]

The color looks way different outside. What’s it called? Is it a color shift?

[@thetriggerman954]

No it's a standard BMW color. I said the paint code in the beginning of the video. Can't remember of the top of my head now.

[@michaelchaney3101]

So don’t reduce clear sir?

[@michaelchaney3101]

lol

[@michaelchaney3101]

You ain’t seal the seats😂

[@thetriggerman954]

@@michaelchaney3101 don't reduce clear unless the mixing ratio calls for it. You sent an "LOL" after so not sure if you're being serious or not.

[@michaelchaney3101]

@@thetriggerman954 lol was Laughlin cause you hella funny.

[@michaelchaney3101]

@@thetriggerman954 be smooth g. Always good advice and good videos.

[@JAGMotorworks]

I used to always use chromabase base coat and nason clear. I just tried to amtech clear and it's kinda thick and dries fast. The van I just did has some orange peel. I'm about to try the REVOLT products. Have you tried any of them?

[@thetriggerman954]

No I've never heard of revolt, This BMW was sprayed with the Am-Tech as you can see it lays down pretty good Maybe you need to bump up the pressure a little more but I really like it.

[@jeremiahtinsley8048]

What is the percentage is the solid on the am tech clear

[@thetriggerman954]

I'm not exactly sure . Might have to contact ProSpray and find out.

[@MukbangBro-uf8nx]

I need that deal 👨🏽‍🔬

[@thetriggerman954]

😂😂 I got you cuhh

[@demonico123456789]

Cromax is expensive in my country. It’s about 80-90$ a liter, about 100$ per quart. And special crystals are 640$ a liter. So I can get MIPA base that is about 60$ a quart or BASF for 60$ a quart (66$ but I get 10% discount) and there is even prefilled color from MIPA that will cost me 33$ a quart. 😁

[@thetriggerman954]

I use to love spraying BASF 🥳 good stuff there

[@92boostedh22]

@thetriggerman I haven’t heard or seen anything on the KZbin’s about Matrix paint systems. I’ve painted several cars going back to 2006 with their stuff. The rep support has been great too. I’m just wondering is it a west coast thing? A lot of people like it here in El Paso, Texas. Definitely better than the Nason stuff. I just visited a friend who bought a Miata I painted back 2010. It still looks great. I was just wondering if you had run in to the Matrix stuff and what you think about them if you have ✌🏽

[@thetriggerman954]

Yes I've used it here on the channel a few times, there is a paint store 2 blocks over and he sells it. They have a cheap line and then they have a premium line. Great stuff.

[@92boostedh22]

@@thetriggerman954 thanks for the response. I painted for about 12 years and switched careers about 10 years ago. I’ve recently come about some free time and thought to say yes to people who ask if I still paint. I’m coming from my main guns being an LPH400 and a SATA Jet RB3000. I would buy an LPH400 in a heartbeat but have been considering the Kiwami 4 and the Wider 4L. Have you had a chance to try these guns? The Wider 4L is pushing LPH400 prices. And the Kiwami 4 I’ve seen it advertised as an LVLP. I it seems Iwata has made a mess of its gun lines trying to please everyone. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@thetriggerman954]

@@92boostedh22 i tried that kiwami gun and was not impressed at all. If the price is anywhere near the price of the LPH I wouldn't touch it

[@92boostedh22]

@@thetriggerman954 I think I’ve been watching so many of your videos the KZbin, sent me the video where you talk about the Kiwami 4. It was a video Vevor vs ANI F160. You brought out the LPH at the end. These phones are getting crazy! I really do appreciate all of your content. I’m just gonna stick with what I know in the LPH400. That Kiwami is creeping up in to the 300 dollar range. I can set the LPH400 up by sight and sound. Always enjoy your videos and commentary. Keep up the great work ✌🏽

[@thetriggerman954]

@@92boostedh22 awesome 😎 yeah you can't go wrong with the LPH most reliable thing on the market 🫡🫡

[@CedrickJones-gy7wq]

What gun you use for the clear

[@thetriggerman954]

On this job I used the walcom HALO. But usually I just pick a random gun

[@EJ1James]

When I was working for the shop for the shop in Deerfield he lived by that prospray reducer, ngl I love it but I be broke and you know why lol but I was using advantage reducer but started using the transtar reducer 67 bucks quality company and save 40 bucks. 🎉 all my projects came out better

[@thetriggerman954]

Yeah man that ProSpray reducer is awesome. Reducer brands can definitely give you a better spraying experience. Thanks for chiming in James 🫡