Narrowboat Panel Painting - Part Four, Gloss Coat

In this video John rubs down the previously applied undercoat, tapes up the panels and applies the first coat of gloss paint, all the time giving a running commentary on the processes and equipment involved in obtaining the best possible result.

[@Polecat54941]

It is like you knew I was about to start glossing my Van! Very timely and helpful video, Thanks for doing this :)

[@henriaube2278]

Excellent video. I really enjoy the detailed explanations and reasoning behind your methods and process. Looking forward to your next episodes as you complete the demo panel. Thank you for the tips.

[@llessibm]

Thanks John - informative as ever, some of the details that you mention, such as looking after your foam roller, are so valuable - thanks again

[@johnsharman7614]

Some great tips
and also good info 👌

[@peterc4450]

Great tutorial, thanks for your time.

[@nigelfirth5601]

Thanks Mr. Barnard. Both interesting and informative.

[@davidbagley1783]

You are an excellent teacher

[@marioflavin2141]

Do you leave you Masking tape on between coats thanks.

[@davidbagley1783]

Excellent...

[@Andy_Bailey]

if i am getting an orange peel affect what am i doing wrong? i am using craftmaster paint.

[@guitariste47]

Hello; what must I do or must not do to avoid brush marks please? I am using rustoleum paint thinned a bit with white spirit

[@johnbarnard4146]

hi thanks for watching i would not suggest that you thin with white spirit as it can effect the gloss i have not used rustoleum myself but would check the data sheets for this product and see what they recommend epifanes have a product in there range called easy flow which as it says allows the the paint to flow reducing brush marks remember the more you thin paint the more coats that will be required

[@Sam-gw5pl]

I’d imagine it would self level when drying. Maybe if not it’s been thinned too much.

[@guitariste47]

Can I be advised for brushes and rollers brands, please?

[@JohnbarnardBiz]

Hi yes the brushes I use are Purdy monarch xl and as for rollers any high density foam will be fine just not the very spongey types

[@billwatson2032]

Hello John. Thanks for your recent reply, on using red gloss on top of pre kote blue/grey. I have had a change of mind on red now. I have been looking at using Top Lac Platinum on the cabin sides with a 4 inch outer edge trim of oxford blue. my problem is I carn't seem to get hold of any, only in small tins, some outlets have only a couple of tins. I am looking at least 6 lts, I don't know if it is being discontinued as on some of the new colour samples I have seen on my computer, this colour isnt on. If so do Epifanes do a similar colour. I am very sorry to trouble you John. Iam on the Lancaster Canal and there's no outlets in this area for marine paint. thanks. Bill Watson.

[@davidbagley1783]

New tape between coats?

[@JohnbarnardBiz]

No you should be fine with Tessa tape

[@longo7552]

What is the paint that you use please ?

[@JohnbarnardBiz]

Hi international primer and undercoat with epifanes top coats

[@longo7552]

@@JohnbarnardBiz thanks