VW T4 DIY Bodywork Repairs And Paint Respray

[@R2D2trashcan]

Looks better than the real estate that’s for sure👍

[@christate590]

Done a smashing job. No point in eating all your profits up by pro job when the job you have done is more than good enough.

[@tempestfugit64]

Coming on a treat. All the money you saved will go a long way with the rest of the Conversion. 👍👍

[@judithtrussell8103]

Great job looks very good

[@vwcol..7719]

You've done a good job 👏 well done.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thanks

[@hulmedav]

Great job, the plastic bumpers come up like brand new with a couple of coat of cheery blossom boot polish.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

yes there are videos of me doing just that on prior conversion on my channel

[@davidfirth6535]

Looks great, well done.

[@jacobtaylor7412]

Looks amazing on camera, know it’s a slightly different vehicle, but I am currently restoring a Land Rover series 3 and paint work is my next big job, and I’m bringing it, this video has very much encouraged me. Well done. 👍👍

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Don't be so hard on yourself mate, you did a great job. I'd probably have tackled it with around 60 spray cans and ended up with killer sore forefingers. I done a bonnet and a whole side once and it wasn't fun, the sore finger part. Saying that, you can get a spray can tool now. I've got some coach paint in cans to give my van a tidy up, I'm not looking forward to it at all, a little filling also to take out some small dents. Being able to hire that spray booth was handy and a Good idea, even flies can be a pain.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

I’m pleased with it, but it looks better on camera as I missed a few small dings etc

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

@@TheCampervanBuilder That's usually what happens, you end up noticing more, anyway; good job!

[@alexpalmer9894]

Great video, should be proud,looks great 👍

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thanks

[@mikehurley5052]

Looks good but you should remove the paint from area that will have filler, adhesion is better onto steel not paint.

[@PRESTIGEANDCLASSIC]

That looks excellent, well done!

[@Silvestmentpms]

Very good job looks amazing like new 👍🏻

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thanks, its not perfect but certainly an improvement from when I got the van

[@garygriffin5870]

paint job turned out good

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thanks

[@MrVinnyh]

Looks a lot smarter, after all the only way to learn (every build is different) is to tackle a job next time you know different or that worked! must admit I did & didn't (for his sake, was your bothers purchase)! 😊 now onto your next vlog

[@thenoworriesnomad]

Great job...👍👍

[@randomcol1378]

Looks really good, is this something body shops do hire out the booth for diy jobs? Or is it a contact you have.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

It’s a contact I made through visiting body shops and asking if they’d hire an unused booth etc

[@zenzen9131]

Great job mate :)

[@stephenmorris5097]

Paint job looks great. Flat and polish when it hardens and you would never know it was a diy job! What paint is it? 2k direct gloss?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Yes 2k direct gloss, it’s what the body shop recommended

[@goonluv]

Excellent job m8

[@sunilj2608]

This is amazing!! What changed between timestamp: 1616 and the final product? The shots of it in the booth look like theres tons of orange peel...what made it so shiny in the end of the video? It's as if you sanded it and applied clearcoat?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

I did one more coat after my camera died which added the most gloss, it hasn't been sanded or polished yet and there is a little orange peel in places, but its still far better than before I started so I'm happy with it

[@sunilj2608]

@@TheCampervanBuilder Amazing what one coat could do!

[@goonluv]

Hi m8 have you any tips on body work. Im really crap at it cheers

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Biggest tip is don’t start it unless you want pain and suffering

[@stephenstone2606]

I think£ 4 £ you have made a great job well done👍👍

[@frederikdyrehauge]

following because im doing my t4 in the spring, well slightly starting but mostly planning. ive been a certified automotive painter for 10 years, and i just wanna say that your paint job is very pretty, its inspiring to watch you work! ive got a question tho, when you insulated your van, i noticed that you used a different insulation for the roof, than on the sides, im curious why? looking forward to go through the rest of your videos, thank you for sharing this

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

I used Jablite from B&Q for the roof as its more flexible so can be contoured to the shape of the roof a bit more. If you use the same, just don't go crazy with spray adhesive as it can eat it if too much is used

[@TheDyrehauge]

@@TheCampervanBuilder thanks that is very useful, i plan on doing my insulation, and solar/electricity by watching your videos, im very thankful for the videos, as it seems way more manageable now, i need to study a bit more when it comes to solar, in terms of how to connect and which parts i need to buy, i live in denmark so my options are a bit different for some stuff, I have a few questions, could i do with another inverter without losing any options? And is your inverter 50-60hz? Or just 50? Also, id be very happy if you went through the app, and settings for the inverter/chargers etc, as im just learning about these things now, its ok if you dont have the time but it seems like you are very good at this so it would be so helpful😊

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

The inverter was plug and play, I didn't change any settings on it at all. The solar stuff can sound daunting but its quite easy, just need a panel, a solar controller (ideally proper MPPT, not a cheapo thing) and cabling thick enough for the amps to connect to the battery, thats it. I've covered it in detail on previous conversions too@@TheDyrehauge

[@TheDyrehauge]

@@TheCampervanBuilder thanks, im on my phone thats a different account apparently, it was also me asking the question above haha, but thanks i will check it out🙏

[@earthcrawler1159]

What kind of filler do you use, is it waterproof?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

just standard body filler, nothing specific

[@steveh9229]

I’d be happy with that, you’ve done a great job painting the van. Would you consider fitting a pop top before you fit the solar panel?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

I couldn't justify the cost of a pop top

[@iankennedy1441]

looks Amazing

[@tonydalton6756]

Have a play with the paint-less repair glue pullers. You'll enjoy that & use a lot less filler.

[@nickdavis9280]

Tidy!

[@neiljemmerson8826]

Not a bad job but considering the savings you made it's very acceptable we'll done

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thanks

[@bigcasey4143]

The paint job would be good enough for me...