I think it looks good. Anytime you wet sand, i pay attention. There have been body shop re-sprays I've seen that needed more sanding, so that's where this video helps. Good video Brian
So many keyboard warriors and trolls on the Internet... Never will understand what they get out of spreading negativity and vitriol.. it turned out great!!
Good job Brian, makes all the difference in the world. You did a fine job. Reminded me of my high school vacations working at a family friends body shop. Lots of wet sanding. I also learned how fast a rotary polisher can burn paint.😮
Thanks Brian. I need to do these steps on my black Lexus bumper in the spring that a shop truck scraped into me. They paid it out and I’ll fix it as an amateur for a fraction of the cost. Cheers
Looks good to me! This video presents the basics and gives the viewer the confidence to do this type of repair. I would probably get the vin number for oem color match and lay down aerosol than a 2k clear. Who in their right mind would take this to a body shop and have it done. I feel you go above and beyond to give the next owner a great deal.
Brian ,amazing ! I will go with fantastic! As you always say, it is not prefect ! but what in this world is ! Keep cranking out the videos ! I love them !
Thank you as I enjoyed this series. The Lexus looks a ton better in my opinion. I am looking forward to seeing the final results after it polish and protect. Thank you for the video!
What it was..to what it is! Impressive repair. Avoiding the costly body shop visit, you've increased the potential profit margin. Auto sales 101. The labor rate alone would be a few hundred dollars
Lexus looks great and I have to say all your videos contain a nice balance of common sense coupled with quantitative measurements of the results. For cheap insurance to keep the blended clearcoat edge from rolling back over time, scuff the blend zone and spray it with a blending solvent to melt in the edge with the original clear. It's not always practical to find a cutoff point for a panel to re-clear in its entirety, such as a rear quarter that wraps around the back and connects to the other quarter panel.
I blend dark colors every day and to me in my world they are the easiest to blend. I do spot repair on Lexus cars every day. Looks like you did a good repair to me and it shouldn’t peel. When I’m done spraying clear. I use thinner in a separate gun to blend/soften the end of my clear line. Little bit of 2k or 2500k sand paper and polish after that. And no one will ever know it’s been painted.
I think your experience has impressed your viewers always Brian Continue to share with us your trade. If anyone gets butt hurt I’m sure they won’t stick around for long. We know for damn sure this ain’t a body shop and repair channel 🫡🫡🫡🫡👌
I watched both videos , thank you. I’ve always fancied to try and work on areas of burnt paint. Typically areas exposed to sun like the top of a fender or door, where the balance of the part is fine. Again what equipment for spraying? I’m sure with a little more hunting any of us can get a few more examples of repairs like this and a practice panel to experiment on.
Afternoon Brian. As your going along polishing with the Koch Chemie and microfiber pad. Do you use as a visual cue that the compound becomes more translucent; it’s time to check your work before going any further? What do we look for from the compound here?
Not sure why a supposed body shop expert would want to naysay a simple improvement project like you’ve showcased here. Would it make sense to have a professional shop re-spray a panel or entire vehicle to completely eliminate any problem areas like that ? Sure, but does it make sense to spend those thousands and thousands of dollars on something you picked up (and will let go) at an auction ?! How about when we consider the small area involved and the amount of improvements seen for such low cost with your method ?! I’m thinking the body shop guy was just butt hurt for some silly reason, don’t sweat it Brian !!!
Because blending clear won't last. For a vehicle one will flip at auction, sure. Blended clear won't last though. Need to take the clear to the end of any panel.....but yes, this is a vehicle that is being flipped. A reputable shop or painter won't blend clear.
Well please don’t tell my 21 year old truck that. I used a similar process to take care of two large unsightly areas on my $5000 truck after a shop quoted me $4000 for the repair. Years later it is still quite presentable, especially for a 21 year old vehicle with 300,000 miles on it…
Lol. To all the haters, Brian hit this one out of the park. Off course you can blend dark paints. Body Shop heroes will also tell you that paint less dent removal is not possible either....
If you had a ‘barn car’ with 30 years or more of old clearcoat, would you bother doing any kind of post-wash decon…or would you go straight to wet-sanding? Paint has never been corrected.
@ Did-so, and glad I did. Clay mitt with Simple Green, and Hope’s Perfect Glass as my wipe-off. I was able to use 3D I-Cut with only a 6” purple wool pad and an orange foam pad (15mm DA) the entire session.
This repair will outlast the rest of that old soft clear coat on that Toyota. Body shop guy fails to understand the commensurate repair needs to match the vehicle in age and condition. No 60 k show car .
The lower the number on a sanding sheet or disc...the harsher the grit. The higher numbers are least aggressive.
I must admit Brian I’m loving this new recon work your doing 🇬🇧
Much more to come!
Great video as always Brian appreciate each and every video provided.
At the risk of repeating myself, I love the new format and the shop manager
You can repeat yourself as much as you would like! :)
Looks great to me , thanks Brian 👍😁
Looks Good Brian!
I think it looks good. Anytime you wet sand, i pay attention. There have been body shop re-sprays I've seen that needed more sanding, so that's where this video helps.
Good video Brian
Absolutely, you can blend dark colors l o l. Can't be much of a body guy if he said that. Fantastic job Brian!! 👍🏻🇨🇦
So many keyboard warriors and trolls on the Internet... Never will understand what they get out of spreading negativity and vitriol.. it turned out great!!
Good job Brian, makes all the difference in the world. You did a fine job. Reminded me of my high school vacations working at a family friends body shop. Lots of wet sanding. I also learned how fast a rotary polisher can burn paint.😮
H9 is my favorite compound by far , love the content as always 🎉
Thanks Brian. I need to do these steps on my black Lexus bumper in the spring that a shop truck scraped into me. They paid it out and I’ll fix it as an amateur for a fraction of the cost. Cheers
You will do a great job....and save that $!!!!
I learned so much from you thank you... Greetings from Athens Greece 👍👍😀
Greetings! Cheers!
Brain, as I’ve done auto body and do detailing/ ceramic, that work will do fine and looks awesome! Keep up the good work and videos like this!
It should be perfectly fine for a DYI job. :)
Looks good to me! This video presents the basics and gives the viewer the confidence to do this type of repair. I would probably get the vin number for oem color match and lay down aerosol than a 2k clear. Who in their right mind would take this to a body shop and have it done. I feel you go above and beyond to give the next owner a great deal.
Cheers! :)
Brian ,amazing ! I will go with fantastic! As you always say, it is not prefect ! but what in this world is ! Keep cranking out the videos ! I love them !
Much more to come! Stay tuned!
LOVE it. Way to Demo how it CAN be done, Brian! 👍🏼👍🏼
One of many ways. :)
Nice work especially for a diy!!! Your videos always gives me confidence in tackling my own projects!!! Thanks for sharing!
You can do it!! Never hesitate to step beyond your comfort zone.
School in in session at apex .great job.
Thank you as I enjoyed this series. The Lexus looks a ton better in my opinion. I am looking forward to seeing the final results after it polish and protect. Thank you for the video!
The send off for the Lexus is coming up soon.
Brian, excellent video. I really enjoy your work and it has inspired me to try some minor touch up on my vehicles. Please keep the videos coming!
Excellent job on that tailgate Brian! I've got to say that I'm really into this recon series. Keep these transformations coming.
Much more to come! Stay tuned!!
Hello Brian.
Nice work on this Lexus, it looks really good. 👌
Very nice transformation.
Kudos to you.
✌️🤙
What it was..to what it is! Impressive repair. Avoiding the costly body shop visit, you've increased the potential profit margin. Auto sales 101. The labor rate alone would be a few hundred dollars
Right on!
That looks great. Some people need to work on the three C's. Complain, Condem , and criticize
I don't know who said that it couldn't be done but it can be done.
Lexus looks great and I have to say all your videos contain a nice balance of common sense coupled with quantitative measurements of the results. For cheap insurance to keep the blended clearcoat edge from rolling back over time, scuff the blend zone and spray it with a blending solvent to melt in the edge with the original clear. It's not always practical to find a cutoff point for a panel to re-clear in its entirety, such as a rear quarter that wraps around the back and connects to the other quarter panel.
Congrats on the house of rags collaboration
Thanks! The Pilots Podcast will be coming out soon! Stay tuned!
Nice work looks great!
I like the new video with restoration, it's very interesting 👍
More to come!
Looks awesome Brian!!
Definitely good enough for who it's for 👍🏻
Exactly.
I blend dark colors every day and to me in my world they are the easiest to blend. I do spot repair on Lexus cars every day. Looks like you did a good repair to me and it shouldn’t peel. When I’m done spraying clear. I use thinner in a separate gun to blend/soften the end of my clear line. Little bit of 2k or 2500k sand paper and polish after that. And no one will ever know it’s been painted.
I truly appreciate the tips. :)
I think your experience has impressed your viewers always Brian Continue to share with us your trade. If anyone gets butt hurt I’m sure they won’t stick around for long. We know for damn sure this ain’t a body shop and repair channel 🫡🫡🫡🫡👌
I had a felling you were going to be next with THOR well deserved Brian and great job on the Lexus
I think you will really enjoy our podcast....stay tuned!
Looks great. Don’t pay attention to the haters!
That turned out great!
Great work, Brian. Excellent job 🎉
You’re the Master Brian, thanks for sharing
Great job Brian! 👍
Talk Yo shit Brian 🤝🏾
I sure dont take any.... :)
Looks amazing. Great Job !
I watched both videos , thank you. I’ve always fancied to try and work on areas of burnt paint. Typically areas exposed to sun like the top of a fender or door, where the balance of the part is fine. Again what equipment for spraying?
I’m sure with a little more hunting any of us can get a few more examples of repairs like this and a practice panel to experiment on.
That looks good Brian.
Ottimo lavoro
Thank you!
So Nice looking 😃
Great job Brian it looks great!! Thanks!!
What would be your go to for a one step and also panel prep
3D One. Gyeon Prep.
Nice work. Great that you took the time to show us.
What sprayer did you use to paint with?
Black Widow from Harbor Freight.
Thanks for this!
Lots of steps from start to finish to get it done, what would be the cost to have a detailer do it vs body shop? Nicely done Brian !!!
I saved a ton doing myself. Not sure on the exact price.
Looks amazing and much better than before. Dont mind the nay sayers, it will increase the value compared to before. 👍
Great video as always Brian! Lots of sensitive people out there nowadays 😂
Afternoon Brian. As your going along polishing with the Koch Chemie and microfiber pad. Do you use as a visual cue that the compound becomes more translucent; it’s time to check your work before going any further? What do we look for from the compound here?
Yes...and as it becomes more and more translucent...you can see where you stand on improvement as well.
Awesome !
Not sure why a supposed body shop expert would want to naysay a simple improvement project like you’ve showcased here. Would it make sense to have a professional shop re-spray a panel or entire vehicle to completely eliminate any problem areas like that ? Sure, but does it make sense to spend those thousands and thousands of dollars on something you picked up (and will let go) at an auction ?! How about when we consider the small area involved and the amount of improvements seen for such low cost with your method ?! I’m thinking the body shop guy was just butt hurt for some silly reason, don’t sweat it Brian !!!
Exactly....well said.
Because blending clear won't last. For a vehicle one will flip at auction, sure. Blended clear won't last though. Need to take the clear to the end of any panel.....but yes, this is a vehicle that is being flipped. A reputable shop or painter won't blend clear.
Well please don’t tell my 21 year old truck that. I used a similar process to take care of two large unsightly areas on my $5000 truck after a shop quoted me $4000 for the repair. Years later it is still quite presentable, especially for a 21 year old vehicle with 300,000 miles on it…
Lol. To all the haters, Brian hit this one out of the park. Off course you can blend dark paints. Body Shop heroes will also tell you that paint less dent removal is not possible either....
Awesome work better then the body. Shops
I wouldnt go that far...but not bad for a DIY job. Thank you. :)
lol looks good body shop guy.
If you had a ‘barn car’ with 30 years or more of old clearcoat, would you bother doing any kind of post-wash decon…or would you go straight to wet-sanding? Paint has never been corrected.
I recommend doing the wash and decon.
@ Did-so, and glad I did. Clay mitt with Simple Green, and Hope’s Perfect Glass as my wipe-off. I was able to use 3D I-Cut with only a 6” purple wool pad and an orange foam pad (15mm DA) the entire session.
Sorry to disappoint 😊😊😊
Butt hurt, LMFAO.............go Brian gooooooooo
First!!!!!
You’re an online legend!
This repair will outlast the rest of that old soft clear coat on that Toyota. Body shop guy fails to understand the commensurate repair needs to match the vehicle in age and condition. No 60 k show car .
Right on! :)