This "How to Paint a Car at Home" video did a wonderful job convincing me that I never want to paint a car at home. It's so easy! Just do these 400+ steps each of which really requires years of experience to get a decent outcome within a reasonable timeframe.
This is how to do a first class job! Most home jobs I would bet are done quicker with less steps. This video is daunting to me, too. I wanted a quicker and easier method. Oh well, I am wanting to do an old truck and not a classic. I still need to save up some funds and time for doing a passable job.
lol. if you would like me to send you some pic of my first paint job I will. the reason I did it was the shop wanted $8.000.00 and it cost me a little less BUT I can now do it and I will not charge you what your local shop will.
Because the actual title of the video should've been "how to discourage people into thinking painting at home is way more complicated than it is". Trust me, it doesn't take nearly as much effort, knowledge or equipment to paint a car decently at home.
This is to get a professional finish, what they don’t say is you could skip sanding steps throughout, also he does say you don’t have to buff. Definitely take your time with body filler but outside of that do what you can.
I recently paid $6700 to have my truck painted. I thought that was a high price, but after seeing everything that goes into painting a vehicle I won't complain anymore.
I thought this video was going to be a hack, but these guys are pros! Paint at home? Not me, not in my home, not with the amount of time and effort it took to get there 🤣🤣 That $6700 looks like a really good spend!
its so fun to read all the comments about how much work this is haha having worked in an autobody shop ill tell you these guys actully made it sound easier to me.
You are definitely a straight forward guy. The way you described what, and how you completed each step was amazing! Your probably an amazing teacher! Project turned out amazing!
Fantastic video! Mark has a way of giving confidence to do any job on a restoration! Been an Eastwood customer since the early 80s working on a 65 Corvair- wouldn't trust anyone else.
This is def a "saved" video for me that I use every time I question what I'm about to do or which step. All the information is very helpful for a DIYer. I appreciate the simplified explanation yet detailed information. Not a lot of useless information just straight through on what needs to be done to acheave a quality job. Thanks 👍
This video couldnt have come at a better time. Working on a 69 Mustang and planning to do paint myself. I had already been researching Eastwood for supplies and stumbled upon the PDF guide, but seeing it in action along with the “gotchas” made it way more accessible. Great resource.
I took lots of notes and saved this to my YT library. I have the conditioning tool, roll on epoxy kit and watching every painting video that I can find on YT to get ready to paint my 1985 Jeep J10 pickup. Wish me luck because I am going to need it.
That's great! Tag us in some progress pics. We're confident if you take your time and go step by step you can tackle this project. It helps to break it into manageable steps so you don't have overwhelmed when your Jeeps in 1000 pieces and half metal. Keep us posted!
Looks amazing. So much dedication, and craftsmanship. I had a Mazda 3 as this colour. In twilight, misty rain, it became invisible on the roads, unless I put my lights on. So many crashes, were 'they' just didn't see her.
Really great video, most people don’t understand why getting their car painted cost so much. This is truly art. Watching these videos really motivates me in what I do .
If you need all that work at the end to fix runs and debris then I'm paying someone else because a "pro" shouldn't be having those problems in the first place.
@@Omniverse0 That pro, might have spent the prior night drinking, and isnt really focused. Or doesnt like his job, and really doesnt care, because it isnt his car. ,etc. This is why I try to do everything I can myself. Not knocking all pros, but "pros" arent always perfect. Thats with any profession, Take a close look at a newly built home. You will see many flaws if you know what to look for. The average Joe wouldnt know the difference. Ive seen freshly, pro painted collision repairs where the colors dont match, or they dont blend into an adjacent panel, and that makes the new painted repair stick out like a sore thumb. But you paid Pro labor rates for whatever you end up with.
Step 1: have a big, clean garage with lots of tools Step 2: have a great car to start with Step 3: have a LOT of money for parts and supplies Step 4: have plenty of time to work
Well Car, time, and tools are definitely going to be needed for any project. This car was a basket case when we got it. It got new door skins, lower 1/4 panels, and a ton of metal work. As far as money our step-by-step process will save you THOUSANDS over dropping it off at a shop.
It is a lot of work, but that's why it's KEY to break it into manageable steps instead of getting overwhelmed by the scope of the project. Following these steps YOU too can get a great paint job.
Great video! You guys know what you're doing! I loved the series with Kevin Tetz doing the Camaro. He's a fellow British Columbia boy, so that's what sold me on Eastwood products.
Saved!!! Been using many Eastwood products on my restomod and I’m almost ready for step 1 hear. Will definitely follow these steps. Can’t wait to start!
i bought your fender roller and it's badass. I decided to spend the extra money over the cheap-o $50 rollers on Amazon because I enjoy good quality and durability, even though it will probably be a long time before I ever use it again. You've certainly earned my trust! Now it's time for sanding and primer.
I was feeling brave and eager to paint my own Car... after seeing this I'm backing away from the idea and rather pay an expert for the job... tbh I'm not feeling confident nor skilled enough. Thanks for the video such and eye opener on what goes behind the scenes. Amazing editing too. Kudos!
Ah well that's not what we like to hear! It IS an in depth process and it takes some time. That's why we break it into more bite-size steps so you don't get overwhelmed with the entire process. But thank you for the compliments! If nothing else you can do your body, work, get it into primer using OptiFlow and then hand it off for final paint if you don't feel comfortable. It will still save you THOUSANDS.
Thanks for the video, I'm busy with my 1958 MG Magnette, my arms are falling off block sanding is heavy work lol. The part that worries me is having the right place to do the spray job and an extractor fan system and dust prevention and and and...that's the issue most home DIY spraypainters face. To have the proper environment to paint the car and for it to dry without bugs, dust, overspray etc. Looks like I will now have to make a tempory spray booth!
no way you used a z32 chasis for panel overlap example. lmfao, im watching this to learn to paint my freshly body worked 300zx z32..... universe is wild... thanks for info. desperately needed all in one spot. bad ass!
Drop coat is most important with metallic as your trying to get the metallic to stand up and shine when clear is applied with out dark dead patches along the panel
At 6:00, a teachable mono ent as the fill has pulled away or feather edged. It looks pulled away that meaning it didn't stick due to sanding (Mechanical Tooth/Pressed hard into first application) or (Wasn't clean or fill had started to set up). Any air sanding after the final coat of clear, is done with a finishing sander with 3/16" orbital action, and an intermediate foam pad and kept moving starting with 1/2" (13mm) thick intermediate foam pad with 1,000 grit. Do not use a regular DA sander if if you have sags, runs or nibs. Use a 2" wooden paint stir struck and fine paper like 800-1,200 grit to remove. Once complete there finish sanders are also sold at HF, so look at specs. A regular DA Sander has a 1/4" orbital action normal sanding. Still, look for a palm sander with 3/16" orbital action being sold under specs. ASE Master Tech since 78, retired.
I’m working on my 68 c10 paint job that has 3 coats of different paint jobs and This is the video I was looking for very explainable your video gave me more hype on doing it myself I know I won’t get perfect but I’ll learn from it
That's the spirit! Nothing more satisfying then see your hard work pay off. It's hard to get anything perfect but you can be proud of your results just the same.
Great work and appreciate the step by step process. One thing I wish you showed more was how you handled things like those deep inset headlight areas. Obviously that is a hand sand area, and probably hand cut/buff as well. Curious if you followed the same process and if you had any backer to your sand paper and such.
Yes for those tight areas the standard tools don't reach in we worked by hand. You can use a soft block as a backer, or fold the paper on itself. For cutting and buffing the real move is to make sure they come out glossy the first time. You'd maybe be able to get a 3" buffer in there but it would be tight.
@@eastwoodco Put any rotating tool in the tight area, and if you catch an edge of new paint, F bombs are sure to fly!! Always have a rotating pad turn off of an edge, not into it! You'll learn quick if you did it wrong.
I did a single stage polyurethane in my garage on my Toyota pickup...I wish I would've spent more time on body filler and glaze or whatever...I could've spent WAY more time on the body work, but it went from a 1/10 paint job to about a 4.5/10 paint job. 😂😂😂 Im gonna do my other pickup next but do WAY more body work and paint with a 2 stage. hopefully I'll get it 5/10 🤣 You made this look easy.😁
I'm not sure why a lot of online painter say you don't/can't block epoxy primer, I followed Marks info and it came out great. I assume it's because they mean you can't block it when it first dries, you DO have to wait a couple three days then it blocks like they did in the video.
Excellent job! This is on the My Mechanics level, who, by the way, is in the process of restoring a 240Z as well and just prepped his for painting. I'm curious to see if there are many differences in technique. Keep up the amazing work!!
Amazing video, great edits. However the only thing that makes the hair on my back stick up is wet sanding and buffing after only 2 coats of clear. This is extremely sketchy on a user error stand point (burn throughs) and also a durability stand point. To low of a film thickness with the clear and it will peel sooner than later
Depends on what clear if you're using a 2 to one high solid expensive clear you get 40 percent urethane a 4 to 1 maby 20 percent urethane cheaper but you need 4 coats to get the same build up . I wouldn't trust 4to1 much about 3 to 5 years. But its easier to spray. Thunder road auto body i use 2 to 1 matrix 3 coats.
@@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 I used to use ppg until I had some cars start peeling and it darkened youre blend on light colors there ppg s solution was to only put 1 coat of clear on youre blend. I don't use ppg any more.
@@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 I am having trouble getting the matrix 2 t01 I use another on didn'tike it much what do you use . Ther is a shortage of urethane because the government created a shortage of oil.
You need 2 mil to prevent burn through. I guess Eastwood clear is so cheap you can easily put 3-4 coats if you plan to cut and compound? What do you think of finish 1?
I have no idea why this came up in my feed, but I did a double look. I had a 260Z in 1982/83 for many years. My dad was a welder by trade and did numerous car repairs, paint jobs, rebuilds, etc. My Z car came from the junk yard with a smashed in front end. My dad rebuilt it and painted it a gorgeous metallic midnight blue and in the evening light it seemed purple. I just loved it. But I became a pretty avid skier and needed to move on to a small SUV. Those were some good days with that Z car.
Painting a car isn’t that difficult , most of the time you don’t have to strip to bare metal , just sand with different grades, fix dents and apply good paint .
True, but with the price of materials, Id rather do more labor sanding to know for sure that nothing previously applied has any chance of affecting the completed job.
@@terrythomas790 it really depends on your budget , car , and time , for example I own a 1986 ford Mustang Capri , body is straight 8 out of 10 but paint is ugly , I was going to strip it to bare metal and apply the highest quality finish , but plans have changed I am moving out of the country , I can’t take it with me .
@@EivinSukoi Yeah, not worth it if you are moving, But , otherwise nothing wrong with doing it right the first time, and know whats under your new paint
Omgsh I may try to ain't my truck this will take a lot of time patience at the least I should try doing jams fenderwells then possibly hand off to Macco need to watch this couple more times then download paint guide however that looked so amazing would be fun learning that so nice to see those imperfections then corre tions might be hope for me thanks for video hope your well
Thanks for the comment. Yes it is a lot of work but when you break it out into individual steps it's much more manageable. Sounds like you have a good plan - let us know how it goes!
I think the most important is how you invest the tool at home. At least you have to get a high cfm compressor. You have nothing to do without it. Not much people will buy a over $800 compressor for home use right. What we looking for is to get decent result with tight compressor with decent price of paint gun.
There's no getting around need a compressor for base/clear. But you can still get your car all the way through primer and prepped for paint without the air compressor and that alone would be thousands in savings. Then either take to a local shop to spray OR rent tools for a weekend and finish the job.
We've had mixed results with the razor blade technique but if you're confident and that works for you, great! For the novice we'd suggest something like this if you want to go that route: www.eastwood.com/motorguard-run-razor-blocker-set.html
Great video im preping to do my Nissan 240sx s14, so i was also stoked to see a choice of a Datsun for demo! Hope to see you guys drop an RB in there haha!
Where are you seeing $2000 gallon of paint? We have a large variety of options ranging from our library of color base coat options: Gm White: 111.99 - www.eastwood.com/eastwood-4-1-gm-white-code-40-basecoat-128oz.html or OEM Select in your specific paint code: A gallon of GM WA848 Black is $425.02 And our Clear Coat is extremely budget friendly as well: European Urethane Clear and activator: $210.97 - www.eastwood.com/eastwood-2-1-urethane-clear-gallon-and-activators.html That means you could base/clear you car for $322.96 If that's still too much we offer gallons of single stage for as low as $113.99
This is the perfect video. Wanting to paint my 57 Chevy when the bodywork is done. This shows me how. I love this video. Questions though. What exactly is a wet coat or a dry coat and what is the difference between the two? Heard them all my life but never saw the difference. Thank you for this great video.
Lets go in application order. A "Dry" coat is sprayed on and will have limited gloss, low reflection, and will flash quickly. A "wet" coat is applied heavier, will immediately be glossy, and will have longer flash time. It's how you want the clear to look when you're finished. Grab the guide here including a glossary of terms :www.eastwood.com/images/library/Eastwood-How-to-Paint-a-Car-color_June2023.pdf
Amazing process from start to finish. I suppose you just need to focus on getting each step right, trying not to get overly anxious and ahead of yourself.
PAINT GUIDE: www.eastwood.com/paints/how-to-paint-a-car-at-home-easy-steps.html?+&+&+to+paint+a+car+at+home+guide
OEM PAINT: www.eastwood.com/paints/automotive-finishes/oem-select-paint-make-model-year-code-mixed.html?+&+&+to+paint+a+car+OEM+paint
CONTOUR DSB: www.eastwood.com/eastwood-elite-contour-dsb-dustless-sanding-block-master-kit.html?+&+&+to+paint+a+car+contour+dsb
good video but if joe average thinks he can watch this video and have these results he is going to be dissappointed
@@MrWildwilly48 every great painter started out as an “average joe” , and “Wisdom is more valuable than knowledge” - the owners manual
Sir can i apply for q paiter to you
This "How to Paint a Car at Home" video did a wonderful job convincing me that I never want to paint a car at home. It's so easy! Just do these 400+ steps each of which really requires years of experience to get a decent outcome within a reasonable timeframe.
So go flush away $10 grand for some shop to do it. Perfect time to squander your savings
This is how to do a first class job! Most home jobs I would bet are done quicker with less steps. This video is daunting to me, too. I wanted a quicker and easier method. Oh well, I am wanting to do an old truck and not a classic. I still need to save up some funds and time for doing a passable job.
lol. if you would like me to send you some pic of my first paint job I will. the reason I did it was the shop wanted $8.000.00 and it cost me a little less BUT I can now do it and I will not charge you what your local shop will.
Because the actual title of the video should've been "how to discourage people into thinking painting at home is way more complicated than it is". Trust me, it doesn't take nearly as much effort, knowledge or equipment to paint a car decently at home.
This is to get a professional finish, what they don’t say is you could skip sanding steps throughout, also he does say you don’t have to buff. Definitely take your time with body filler but outside of that do what you can.
I recently paid $6700 to have my truck painted. I thought that was a high price, but after seeing everything that goes into painting a vehicle I won't complain anymore.
That's a really good price.
If they stripped it thats pretty good but if they just sand and painted it single stage thats pretty high.
I thought this video was going to be a hack, but these guys are pros!
Paint at home? Not me, not in my home, not with the amount of time and effort it took to get there 🤣🤣
That $6700 looks like a really good spend!
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@@garagepnkoof284 sorry dont read youre language
its so fun to read all the comments about how much work this is haha having worked in an autobody shop ill tell you these guys actully made it sound easier to me.
We try and be honest and make it approachable. Thanks for the comment.
You are definitely a straight forward guy. The way you described what, and how you completed each step was amazing! Your probably an amazing teacher! Project turned out amazing!
Thanks! We try and support the DIY person by being a reliable source of how-to information.
These guys deserve 100 star per view, with detailed instruction and tips they added a pdf instructions. Thanks isn't enough
You're welcome! Hey if you love our detailed videos you can purchase some supplies from us so we can keep making content like this for you.
This is the video i was seaching for all these years man, finally showing how to go about it with the whole process!!!
I’m getting ready to do my first driveway paint job feeling confident after watching your videos
Fantastic video! Mark has a way of giving confidence to do any job on a restoration! Been an Eastwood customer since the early 80s working on a 65 Corvair- wouldn't trust anyone else.
We love Mark!
This is def a "saved" video for me that I use every time I question what I'm about to do or which step. All the information is very helpful for a DIYer. I appreciate the simplified explanation yet detailed information. Not a lot of useless information just straight through on what needs to be done to acheave a quality job. Thanks 👍
Thank you so much for your comment! That is our goal when making this kind of video.
This video couldnt have come at a better time. Working on a 69 Mustang and planning to do paint myself. I had already been researching Eastwood for supplies and stumbled upon the PDF guide, but seeing it in action along with the “gotchas” made it way more accessible. Great resource.
Glad we could help!
I took lots of notes and saved this to my YT library. I have the conditioning tool, roll on epoxy kit and watching every painting video that I can find on YT to get ready to paint my 1985 Jeep J10 pickup. Wish me luck because I am going to need it.
That's great! Tag us in some progress pics. We're confident if you take your time and go step by step you can tackle this project. It helps to break it into manageable steps so you don't have overwhelmed when your Jeeps in 1000 pieces and half metal. Keep us posted!
Beautiful video. Beautiful editing and focus on products and procedures. Narration was on point!
Thank you so much!
I agree 100%
I just need to know if I should use Eastwood clear or finish 1? Which has the best uv protection for the Miami sun?
Excellent video. Addresses all the basic questions and concerns a 1st timer would have.
Awesome, thank you!
this is a great guide! very clean and professional, and even adressing ways to fix mistakes
Looks amazing. So much dedication, and craftsmanship.
I had a Mazda 3 as this colour. In twilight, misty rain, it became invisible on the roads, unless I put my lights on. So many crashes, were 'they' just didn't see her.
Thank you!
Really great video, most people don’t understand why getting their car painted cost so much. This is truly art. Watching these videos really motivates me in what I do .
Thanks for the comment! Yes it's a bunch of work, that's why breaking it into manageable steps is so important!
If you need all that work at the end to fix runs and debris then I'm paying someone else because a "pro" shouldn't be having those problems in the first place.
@@Omniverse0 That pro, might have spent the prior night drinking, and isnt really focused. Or doesnt like his job, and really doesnt care, because it isnt his car. ,etc. This is why I try to do everything I can myself. Not knocking all pros, but "pros" arent always perfect. Thats with any profession, Take a close look at a newly built home. You will see many flaws if you know what to look for. The average Joe wouldnt know the difference. Ive seen freshly, pro painted collision repairs where the colors dont match, or they dont blend into an adjacent panel, and that makes the new painted repair stick out like a sore thumb. But you paid Pro labor rates for whatever you end up with.
So well put together and to the point, bravo! Gives me inspiration for my Z project when the paint process comes along.....
Thanks! Good luck on your project.
Just bought an inflatable booth to paint my Acura tsx thanks!!
Beautiful job, guy's. Perfection takes a lot of work. Thumbs up on this paint work.
Thank you the clear and thorough explanation of all the step, settings and materials involved.
You're welcome! Good luck on your project!
Step 1: have a big, clean garage with lots of tools
Step 2: have a great car to start with
Step 3: have a LOT of money for parts and supplies
Step 4: have plenty of time to work
Well Car, time, and tools are definitely going to be needed for any project. This car was a basket case when we got it. It got new door skins, lower 1/4 panels, and a ton of metal work. As far as money our step-by-step process will save you THOUSANDS over dropping it off at a shop.
O my God so many steps and procedures to go through for 100% perfection. This car paint job looks extremely beautiful.
It is a lot of work, but that's why it's KEY to break it into manageable steps instead of getting overwhelmed by the scope of the project. Following these steps YOU too can get a great paint job.
Paint a car
Procedure after primer dried
Block with 180, 320, and then finish with 600 grit. Blow off, clean, and tape up for paint.
Great video! You guys know what you're doing!
I loved the series with Kevin Tetz doing the Camaro. He's a fellow British Columbia boy, so that's what sold me on Eastwood products.
Saved!!! Been using many Eastwood products on my restomod and I’m almost ready for step 1 hear. Will definitely follow these steps. Can’t wait to start!
That's awesome, we love to hear it! Good luck on the project.
i bought your fender roller and it's badass. I decided to spend the extra money over the cheap-o $50 rollers on Amazon because I enjoy good quality and durability, even though it will probably be a long time before I ever use it again. You've certainly earned my trust! Now it's time for sanding and primer.
That's great! We're stoked to be helping you with your build.
I was feeling brave and eager to paint my own Car... after seeing this I'm backing away from the idea and rather pay an expert for the job... tbh I'm not feeling confident nor skilled enough. Thanks for the video such and eye opener on what goes behind the scenes.
Amazing editing too. Kudos!
Ah well that's not what we like to hear!
It IS an in depth process and it takes some time. That's why we break it into more bite-size steps so you don't get overwhelmed with the entire process.
But thank you for the compliments! If nothing else you can do your body, work, get it into primer using OptiFlow and then hand it off for final paint if you don't feel comfortable. It will still save you THOUSANDS.
I'm not painting a car, but watched this video for fun on my day off lol. Very relaxing and good video.
Glad you liked it! Stay tuned we'll have another similar video coming out this Saturday!
Thanks for the video, I'm busy with my 1958 MG Magnette, my arms are falling off block sanding is heavy work lol. The part that worries me is having the right place to do the spray job and an extractor fan system and dust prevention and and and...that's the issue most home DIY spraypainters face. To have the proper environment to paint the car and for it to dry without bugs, dust, overspray etc. Looks like I will now have to make a tempory spray booth!
Awesome!!! Just what i needed as i tackle my 53 GMC. Very informative and i'll be downloading the pdf. Thanks for putting this out!
Good luck, send us some pictures when you're done!
no way you used a z32 chasis for panel overlap example. lmfao, im watching this to learn to paint my freshly body worked 300zx z32..... universe is wild... thanks for info. desperately needed all in one spot. bad ass!
Drop coat is most important with metallic as your trying to get the metallic to stand up and shine when clear is applied with out dark dead patches along the panel
The best explanation so far in painting a car
We're happy to help!
This is the step by step detail I needed. What a GREAT video
Glad it was helpful!
great video i could watch these over and over
At 6:00, a teachable mono ent as the fill has pulled away or feather edged. It looks pulled away that meaning it didn't stick due to sanding (Mechanical Tooth/Pressed hard into first application) or (Wasn't clean or fill had started to set up).
Any air sanding after the final coat of clear, is done with a finishing sander with 3/16" orbital action, and an intermediate foam pad and kept moving starting with 1/2" (13mm) thick intermediate foam pad with 1,000 grit. Do not use a regular DA sander if if you have sags, runs or nibs. Use a 2" wooden paint stir struck and fine paper like 800-1,200 grit to remove. Once complete there finish sanders are also sold at HF, so look at specs. A regular DA Sander has a 1/4" orbital action normal sanding. Still, look for a palm sander with 3/16" orbital action being sold under specs.
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I’m working on my 68 c10 paint job that has 3 coats of different paint jobs and This is the video I was looking for very explainable your video gave me more hype on doing it myself I know I won’t get perfect but I’ll learn from it
That's the spirit! Nothing more satisfying then see your hard work pay off. It's hard to get anything perfect but you can be proud of your results just the same.
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These videos are great education for everyone, thanks👌
That's what we love to hear! We're happy to be a resource for you!
A S30 Z. Perfect car to show!
Love the roll on epoxy
Im surprised no one thought of that sanding block before. Genius idea.
This is what I needed to watch
You went above and beyond what any body shop would do
Well our goal is to show you the right way, if you want to modify the steps or don't think they're necessary that's up to you.
Le carrossier est très très très très fort super boulot j'apprécie beaucoup très grand merci à vous monsieur
Thanks for the comment! Mark did a great job on the car.
Merci pour le commentaire! Mark a fait un excellent travail sur la voiture.
Inspirational and motivational, thank you! 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
I own many Eastwood tools and the mpi250 welder keep up good work
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this informative video. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!
Our pleasure!
Great video, I really enjoyed this even thought it's not my usual viewing choice.
Great to hear!
Great work and appreciate the step by step process. One thing I wish you showed more was how you handled things like those deep inset headlight areas. Obviously that is a hand sand area, and probably hand cut/buff as well. Curious if you followed the same process and if you had any backer to your sand paper and such.
Yes for those tight areas the standard tools don't reach in we worked by hand. You can use a soft block as a backer, or fold the paper on itself. For cutting and buffing the real move is to make sure they come out glossy the first time. You'd maybe be able to get a 3" buffer in there but it would be tight.
@@eastwoodco Put any rotating tool in the tight area, and if you catch an edge of new paint, F bombs are sure to fly!! Always have a rotating pad turn off of an edge, not into it! You'll learn quick if you did it wrong.
Nice. Between this and another channel, “My Mechanics”, I am in 240 heaven.
Right on!
I did a single stage polyurethane in my garage on my Toyota pickup...I wish I would've spent more time on body filler and glaze or whatever...I could've spent WAY more time on the body work, but it went from a 1/10 paint job to about a 4.5/10 paint job. 😂😂😂 Im gonna do my other pickup next but do WAY more body work and paint with a 2 stage. hopefully I'll get it 5/10 🤣
You made this look easy.😁
I'm not sure why a lot of online painter say you don't/can't block epoxy primer, I followed Marks info and it came out great. I assume it's because they mean you can't block it when it first dries, you DO have to wait a couple three days then it blocks like they did in the video.
This was the best tutorial ever made!
As a novice ,this was very clear.
I'm glad you found the video helpful, even as a novice! Keep watching and learning, and you'll become an expert in no time.
well that's my one of two dream car over there 😍🔥
I'm trying to learn from the videos ..thank yall ..we didn't have you tube bk then
You are so welcome
Hahahaha that is a bit of understatement "You can do this at home". Excellent video about an insane number of process steps.
Paint car at home video but it is actually more professional and better results than most paint shops around my country.
Excellent job! This is on the My Mechanics level, who, by the way, is in the process of restoring a 240Z as well and just prepped his for painting. I'm curious to see if there are many differences in technique. Keep up the amazing work!!
Amazing video, great edits.
However the only thing that makes the hair on my back stick up is wet sanding and buffing after only 2 coats of clear. This is extremely sketchy on a user error stand point (burn throughs) and also a durability stand point. To low of a film thickness with the clear and it will peel sooner than later
Depends on what clear if you're using a 2 to one high solid expensive clear you get 40 percent urethane a 4 to 1 maby 20 percent urethane cheaper but you need 4 coats to get the same build up . I wouldn't trust 4to1 much about 3 to 5 years. But its easier to spray. Thunder road auto body i use 2 to 1 matrix 3 coats.
@@rogerstephens8980 yea good point 2 coats of a high solids might be ok. Personally I do about 3-4 coats of high solids if I plan to cut and buff.
@@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 I used to use ppg until I had some cars start peeling and it darkened youre blend on light colors there ppg s solution was to only put 1 coat of clear on youre blend. I don't use ppg any more.
@@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937 I am having trouble getting the matrix 2 t01 I use another on didn'tike it much what do you use . Ther is a shortage of urethane because the government created a shortage of oil.
You need 2 mil to prevent burn through. I guess Eastwood clear is so cheap you can easily put 3-4 coats if you plan to cut and compound? What do you think of finish 1?
Awesome video!
Too Incredible!!
This video is very clear and helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Merci mymechanics!!!
Thank you for putting out that awesome content
I have no idea why this came up in my feed, but I did a double look. I had a 260Z in 1982/83 for many years. My dad was a welder by trade and did numerous car repairs, paint jobs, rebuilds, etc. My Z car came from the junk yard with a smashed in front end. My dad rebuilt it and painted it a gorgeous metallic midnight blue and in the evening light it seemed purple. I just loved it. But I became a pretty avid skier and needed to move on to a small SUV. Those were some good days with that Z car.
Painting a car isn’t that difficult , most of the time you don’t have to strip to bare metal , just sand with different grades, fix dents and apply good paint .
True, but with the price of materials, Id rather do more labor sanding to know for sure that nothing previously applied has any chance of affecting the completed job.
@@terrythomas790 it really depends on your budget , car , and time , for example I own a 1986 ford Mustang Capri , body is straight 8 out of 10 but paint is ugly , I was going to strip it to bare metal and apply the highest quality finish , but plans have changed I am moving out of the country , I can’t take it with me .
@@EivinSukoi Yeah, not worth it if you are moving, But , otherwise nothing wrong with doing it right the first time, and know whats under your new paint
Man I love those datsun 240z's wish I could afford one to paint myself!
I am doing this at home ,I'm 19 years in on the project and almost ready for primer 😂 anyone else with me?
Haha we get it - it's a lot of work, but we break the steps out for you to make it more approachable and easy to follow. Good luck on your build!
Appriciate u r hard work and knowledge
Great video
Looks fabulous.
Perfection! 💯👌🏼
Great job and video, beautiful Z, doesn't get much better than this. Hope to see the end result.
We're rooting for and LS to power this thing, but we'l see!
Awesome thank you! I want to learn how to paint cars and start my own business
You can do it!
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing 👌🏻😎
Amazing results 👏 👌 🙌 💪
Thank you 🙌
Phenomenal 💫
Omgsh I may try to ain't my truck this will take a lot of time patience at the least I should try doing jams fenderwells then possibly hand off to Macco need to watch this couple more times then download paint guide however that looked so amazing would be fun learning that so nice to see those imperfections then corre tions might be hope for me thanks for video hope your well
Thanks for the comment. Yes it is a lot of work but when you break it out into individual steps it's much more manageable. Sounds like you have a good plan - let us know how it goes!
They did it... They finished sanding that door... I'm so proud...
Loved your presentation. Very nice job!
Thank you so much!
Very professional job👍🏼
14:22 3M makes a semi rigid squeegee we use to quickly remove the water during wet sanding.
Wow great work!
Thanks a lot!
I think the most important is how you invest the tool at home. At least you have to get a high cfm compressor. You have nothing to do without it. Not much people will buy a over $800 compressor for home use right. What we looking for is to get decent result with tight compressor with decent price of paint gun.
There's no getting around need a compressor for base/clear. But you can still get your car all the way through primer and prepped for paint without the air compressor and that alone would be thousands in savings.
Then either take to a local shop to spray OR rent tools for a weekend and finish the job.
Painting a car anywhere is all about trusting the process,being thorough in your work and not cutting corners.
For runs you use razorblade to top down first ( sickle method )
We've had mixed results with the razor blade technique but if you're confident and that works for you, great!
For the novice we'd suggest something like this if you want to go that route:
www.eastwood.com/motorguard-run-razor-blocker-set.html
Great video im preping to do my Nissan 240sx s14, so i was also stoked to see a choice of a Datsun for demo! Hope to see you guys drop an RB in there haha!
We've been pushing him towards an LS but excited to see it driving down the road no matter the engine choice!
@@eastwoodco an LS would be sick too, but such a nice long engine bay suits and I6 so nicely lol.
Eastwood! The good stuff. Step 1 should be "save up $2000 for a gallon of paint"
Where are you seeing $2000 gallon of paint?
We have a large variety of options ranging from our library of color base coat options:
Gm White: 111.99 - www.eastwood.com/eastwood-4-1-gm-white-code-40-basecoat-128oz.html
or OEM Select in your specific paint code:
A gallon of GM WA848 Black is $425.02
And our Clear Coat is extremely budget friendly as well:
European Urethane Clear and activator: $210.97 - www.eastwood.com/eastwood-2-1-urethane-clear-gallon-and-activators.html
That means you could base/clear you car for $322.96
If that's still too much we offer gallons of single stage for as low as $113.99
@eastwoodco what is that gray called..I love it..
This is the perfect video. Wanting to paint my 57 Chevy when the bodywork is done. This shows me how. I love this video. Questions though. What exactly is a wet coat or a dry coat and what is the difference between the two? Heard them all my life but never saw the difference. Thank you for this great video.
Lets go in application order. A "Dry" coat is sprayed on and will have limited gloss, low reflection, and will flash quickly.
A "wet" coat is applied heavier, will immediately be glossy, and will have longer flash time. It's how you want the clear to look when you're finished.
Grab the guide here including a glossary of terms :www.eastwood.com/images/library/Eastwood-How-to-Paint-a-Car-color_June2023.pdf
@@eastwoodco Thank you. Been looking for that answer for a long time.
Good video, don't forget patience!
Key ingredient!
Lovely job and great video!
Great video. Thank you for showing us how to do this!
Glad it was helpful!
good advice thank's
I been busy but will be ordering the dsb dust free apologies just need to get things all set before I get it
Thank you for making this
No problem 😊
Amazing process from start to finish. I suppose you just need to focus on getting each step right, trying not to get overly anxious and ahead of yourself.
EXACTLY!
The Woodward Dream Cruise is in 2 weeks. Wish me luck.
Hmm honestly this helps me understand better how to tackle getting to bare metal on my bronco.
We're glad we could help