Nice video. Good work. Paint restoration us a very hard skill to master. My son is a professional detailed/valeter. It's amazing watching him bring a car 'back'.
Thank you for the support! It definitely is a really difficult skill, but I had alot of fun attempting it :) Thank you for the support I am glad you like the results I got!
Good job!! I also think that you could have gotten even better results if you wet sanded with the base coat with 2000 and 3000 and then applied the clear coat. I am currently restoring my black camry 2003! I am now sanding it and it looks supper shiny when I put water on it! Which is a good sign 👌🏻
One noticeable fault in n your spray technique was u made uneven passes going horizontally then diagonally plus starting/stopping on a small area all of which makes the base uneven thickness, cutting will help that but it’s so important to make the base coat the same thickness over the panel Looks good despite this
Nice video. If you try this inside the garage no one will be able to breath (2K clear coat smells bad but is better than using cheap clearcoat). Next time ill try it outside even though you will get bugs etc. on an older daily car which the only type of car I'd use spray cans on. Get extra cans of spray the little cans of paint don't go as far as you think (small cans about 2 to 3 per hood etc.). I thought the car looked better than before and definitely an improvement from before.
Wow! The difference is like day and night! Great results for a first timer do it yourself job. I have two questions. How much time would you estimate you put into this entire paint job? And how much did you spend on paint and materials?
It's a lot better than it was. There's definitely more learning to take in before doing this again. I think it was a good 1st time experience. Filler should be used when there's damage to smoothen everything before paint. And the clear coat should be a 2k clear coat and should be laid on a bit thicker. If you came in closer then that would probably be enough. Good job! Also I had to rewatch it and take shots every time you said "consequently". lol.
Good video and the results look pretty good. But your spraying technique could use a little work haha. You're way too close and doing short bursts like that back and forth like that leads to hard edges where the paint starts and stops. You need to do loooong smooth motions, bringing the can towards the surface at the start of the stroke, and pulling it away at the end of the stroke. Also it's not good to do many light coats, but rather 3 or 4 progressively heavier coats, with the final one being very wet/heavy. If you apply each coat while the previous coat is still tacky, it helps the paint adhere without dripping or running and the final coat can be very heavy. The heavier the coat, the more even and glossy the surface will be. and it's just more durable as well. You can also eliminate the need for wet sanding if you get a good final wet coat down. Doing a bunch of light coats will give you a rough texture and will make the finish less durable because the paint starts drying before it even hits the surface and the paint doesn't form into one solid shell. Also just FIY. Paint in aerosol cans is definitely not the same as automotive paint. Auto paint is a 2 part catalyst activated urethane that cures to a MUCH harder finish. :p Same with automotive clear coat. The stuff in the can is just nowhere near as hard and can basically be scratched with your fingernails. Anyways, keep up the good work man! You'll have 100k subs if you consistently put out videos of this quality!
This is fantastic feedback! It was my first attempt so I really appreciate the advice for the next time I attempt it. I think I will end up trying it again and doing it properly sometime in the future. That time I will be sure to pick up an actual paint sprayer and mix the real paint correctly. I will also do my best to use better painting techniques like you mentioned :) I really appreciate the support and suggestions for improvement. They mean alot to me. Thank you a ton!
@@HunterDirection No problem man! I've been rooting for you ever since I found this channel. We actually have the same cars too! (well I have an A4 instead of an S4 but still haha)
the info about paint in aerosol cans not being identical ist not absolutely true. when I go to my auto parts store and have them mix me up some touchup basecoat paint on their scales I have the option to have it put in a can. for this they add a little reducer, transfer the paint into the can and preassure the can. it is the same basecoat, only the reducer is already added. basecoat is 1K, no activator added anyway. that stuff has nothing in common with the cheap rattle cans with the coloured caps from the super market. with clearcoat it is same. chesp stuff in cans that is 1K is inferior as mentioned. it is far too thin, does not stick, takes for ever to cure and, what is worst, shrinks back while drying, rhis means, it looks great when wet and is rough after drying. the pros use only clearcoat in a 2K can with an activator that has to be pushed in. this stuff is just as good as any 2K clear. paint repair guys often use these 2K clear cans since they keep for up to two day already activated and the do not have to mix up minute amounts of clear for every little job, thus not having to clean the clearcoat gun. the main reason not to go for good quality paint in cans is the higher price, the bad atomization - never use on light metallic colours - and the extensive cutting and buffing. the only pro side is less cleaning up.
Same thing happened on my blue Mercedes! I drove it around for 2 years looking like that before selling it. Wish this video was posted when I still had it🤦♂️ Amazing work!
Prep is most definitely key in any kind of paint job. I do see you oversprayed the chrome window trim. Just remember to mask everything, paper or plastic and tape will work.
Really nice, huge improvement!! I have to tackle the back drivers side of my black Nissan. That area has been getting worse the past 16-20 months ....massive unsightly patch of clear coat gone and getting worse...spreading. Just cooked by the UV Sun that hits it from Sunrise to at least 3-4pm each day. Back of my trunk and roof is bad also, but I was willing to wrap that area up also. I still need to get that area smooth as possible also.
Thank you for the video! So roughly a year later, what are your thoughts about having done the restoration with rattle cans? Has the finish lasted like you had hoped?
my 04 audi tt the clear coat on the roof and rear is peeling off. i need to fix it i had the front of the car painted after a deer hit me and replacing the bumper with the rare tt sport front bumper off a s line. my whole car is very nice and lots of after markets but the paint fading they want over $10,000 to pain the car and im just not willing to spend that on a 20 year old car thats more then i paid for it. and ive put over 15k of my own money into this car, so idk what to do.
I was also really impressed with the match for the price. It is from a brand called spectral paints, and the clearcoat is by Spray Max. Thank you for the support!
I have used a 1k clear and a 2k clear before. I suggest the 2k for a much glossier finish. Be sure to wear a mask when spraying it though. Thank you for the support!
I will reach out to the previous owner and see what the story is/if it is on soundcloud or whatnot :) I will send it over to you if I find it haha. Thanks for the support!
Boy, you definitely have a TON to learn about painting, and some parts were really hard for me to watch, lol but damn, for what you had to work with, you really made some decent lemonade!! If you just applied the clear in much heavier coats (like you're supposed to) you wouldn't need to spend anywhere NEAR as much time sanding/buffing, etc. Oh, and you DEFinitely needed to use some body filler on those uneven spots on the hood. No other way to fix that.
Yes do you have any videos Def need to learn my mercedes peeling in this way on trunk and hood need to be repainted got some knowledge but would love your expertise
Like I said haha, this is a temporary look. I'll actually re-spray/or paint it sometime in the near future haha. I was sick of the peeling clearcoat look so I tried this to make it look a bit better while I wait haha. Was fun to learn too
@@HunterDirection I think it looks ace dude. You justified it perfectly. We don't always want to spend big money, especially if you're planning a respray or a wrap in the future. Why not have a go yourself first?
Getting 90% of a result for 10% of the cost is a big win and well worth it in my opinion.
I appreciate that you tried this outside. Makes me feel comfortable to do it outside as well.
I do pretty much all my work outside! Im stoked you enjoyed the video!
That looks so bad lmao
Nice video. Good work. Paint restoration us a very hard skill to master. My son is a professional detailed/valeter. It's amazing watching him bring a car 'back'.
Thank you for the support! It definitely is a really difficult skill, but I had alot of fun attempting it :) Thank you for the support I am glad you like the results I got!
Good job!! I also think that you could have gotten even better results if you wet sanded with the base coat with 2000 and 3000 and then applied the clear coat. I am currently restoring my black camry 2003! I am now sanding it and it looks supper shiny when I put water on it! Which is a good sign 👌🏻
One noticeable fault in n your spray technique was u made uneven passes going horizontally then diagonally plus starting/stopping on a small area all of which makes the base uneven thickness, cutting will help that but it’s so important to make the base coat the same thickness over the panel
Looks good despite this
Wet sanding with 2000 grit or higher before cutting would have done wonders. Looks good nonetheless. 👍
can you tell me how to go at it step by step in a summary please
@@_DanieI you sand it after you finish painting then you buff
@cali_cal so you sand before the clear coat? Or after?
After. Work your way from big grid to fine grid. So something like 1000-1500-2000-3000. And then polish it
They sell attachments at the auto supply for aerosol cans for a much more even spray
Nice video. If you try this inside the garage no one will be able to breath (2K clear coat smells bad but is better than using cheap clearcoat). Next time ill try it outside even though you will get bugs etc. on an older daily car which the only type of car I'd use spray cans on. Get extra cans of spray the little cans of paint don't go as far as you think (small cans about 2 to 3 per hood etc.). I thought the car looked better than before and definitely an improvement from before.
Wow! The difference is like day and night! Great results for a first timer do it yourself job. I have two questions. How much time would you estimate you put into this entire paint job? And how much did you spend on paint and materials?
It's a lot better than it was. There's definitely more learning to take in before doing this again. I think it was a good 1st time experience. Filler should be used when there's damage to smoothen everything before paint. And the clear coat should be a 2k clear coat and should be laid on a bit thicker. If you came in closer then that would probably be enough. Good job!
Also I had to rewatch it and take shots every time you said "consequently". lol.
Good video and the results look pretty good.
But your spraying technique could use a little work haha. You're way too close and doing short bursts like that back and forth like that leads to hard edges where the paint starts and stops. You need to do loooong smooth motions, bringing the can towards the surface at the start of the stroke, and pulling it away at the end of the stroke.
Also it's not good to do many light coats, but rather 3 or 4 progressively heavier coats, with the final one being very wet/heavy. If you apply each coat while the previous coat is still tacky, it helps the paint adhere without dripping or running and the final coat can be very heavy. The heavier the coat, the more even and glossy the surface will be. and it's just more durable as well. You can also eliminate the need for wet sanding if you get a good final wet coat down. Doing a bunch of light coats will give you a rough texture and will make the finish less durable because the paint starts drying before it even hits the surface and the paint doesn't form into one solid shell.
Also just FIY. Paint in aerosol cans is definitely not the same as automotive paint. Auto paint is a 2 part catalyst activated urethane that cures to a MUCH harder finish. :p
Same with automotive clear coat. The stuff in the can is just nowhere near as hard and can basically be scratched with your fingernails.
Anyways, keep up the good work man! You'll have 100k subs if you consistently put out videos of this quality!
This is fantastic feedback! It was my first attempt so I really appreciate the advice for the next time I attempt it. I think I will end up trying it again and doing it properly sometime in the future. That time I will be sure to pick up an actual paint sprayer and mix the real paint correctly. I will also do my best to use better painting techniques like you mentioned :) I really appreciate the support and suggestions for improvement. They mean alot to me. Thank you a ton!
@@HunterDirection No problem man!
I've been rooting for you ever since I found this channel. We actually have the same cars too! (well I have an A4 instead of an S4 but still haha)
That means alot to me! That sounds awesome! It's also rad we have the same cars haha. Thank you again
the info about paint in aerosol cans not being identical ist not absolutely true. when I go to my auto parts store and have them mix me up some touchup basecoat paint on their scales I have the option to have it put in a can. for this they add a little reducer, transfer the paint into the can and preassure the can. it is the same basecoat, only the reducer is already added. basecoat is 1K, no activator added anyway. that stuff has nothing in common with the cheap rattle cans with the coloured caps from the super market.
with clearcoat it is same. chesp stuff in cans that is 1K is inferior as mentioned. it is far too thin, does not stick, takes for ever to cure and, what is worst, shrinks back while drying, rhis means, it looks great when wet and is rough after drying. the pros use only clearcoat in a 2K can with an activator that has to be pushed in. this stuff is just as good as any 2K clear. paint repair guys often use these 2K clear cans since they keep for up to two day already activated and the do not have to mix up minute amounts of clear for every little job, thus not having to clean the clearcoat gun.
the main reason not to go for good quality paint in cans is the higher price, the bad atomization - never use on light metallic colours - and the extensive cutting and buffing. the only pro side is less cleaning up.
Same thing happened on my blue Mercedes! I drove it around for 2 years looking like that before selling it. Wish this video was posted when I still had it🤦♂️ Amazing work!
I am glad to hear you liked the video and the end result! Thank you for the support:) I was pleasantly surprised with how well the fix worked.
Prep is most definitely key in any kind of paint job. I do see you oversprayed the chrome window trim. Just remember to mask everything, paper or plastic and tape will work.
After spraying the clear coat, leave it 49hrs, the wet sand 2000 and 3000, the compound and polish. 😊
Thank you for your video and for sharing it with us! Which paints did you go with? How would you rate them?
Really nice, huge improvement!! I have to tackle the back drivers side of my black Nissan. That area has been getting worse the past 16-20 months ....massive unsightly patch of clear coat gone and getting worse...spreading. Just cooked by the UV Sun that hits it from Sunrise to at least 3-4pm each day. Back of my trunk and roof is bad also, but I was willing to wrap that area up also. I still need to get that area smooth as possible also.
you could of taped the chrome trim by the driver window. It has blue over spray lol
cool trick to polish the roof is to open the door on car and step on in, like that you would get more range to polish
Looks way better than before.. my 08 civic is doing this same thing
Question so if I sand it down until no clear coat . Can I then change the base coat then clear coat it?
yes
Thank you for the video! So roughly a year later, what are your thoughts about having done the restoration with rattle cans? Has the finish lasted like you had hoped?
how did you end up without using clear coat and good result? nice work mate
Hey where did you get the cans of paint I have the same color and Lear coat issues
was the "weird defect" a filled in cut for a screamer pipe?
How did you apply the lacquer?
Hello, your work was really nice. What is the paint code you used?
I think you’ve done a fantastic job considering you’ve never done anything like that before you’ve inspired me to have a go at mine great job 👌👍
Thank you a ton! I am glad to hear you like the results as much as I do! The feedback means alot to me. Thanks for the support!
my 04 audi tt the clear coat on the roof and rear is peeling off. i need to fix it i had the front of the car painted after a deer hit me and replacing the bumper with the rare tt sport front bumper off a s line. my whole car is very nice and lots of after markets but the paint fading they want over $10,000 to pain the car and im just not willing to spend that on a 20 year old car thats more then i paid for it. and ive put over 15k of my own money into this car, so idk what to do.
What did you do inbetween coats
92% better than what you started with.
I enjoyed the video, consequently, I will view more
love the videos man i got a tt my self but i watch all your vids
Thank you so much :) I really appreciate the support. That means alot to me!
Which brand of paint, it was a great match.
I was also really impressed with the match for the price. It is from a brand called spectral paints, and the clearcoat is by Spray Max. Thank you for the support!
I am still impressed, good work👍😊
Thank you! I am glad you enjoy the results I got! I appreciate the support!
It looks good in blue
Looking much better. Good job on that.
I am glad you like the result! It isn't perfect but it's leagues better haha!
Can you list out the materials you used for cutting, buffing and polishing?
Yes I need full material and tool list so I can see what I need
Kinda shocking how nice the hood turned out.
Did you use a 2k clear or just a cheap clear?
I have used a 1k clear and a 2k clear before. I suggest the 2k for a much glossier finish. Be sure to wear a mask when spraying it though. Thank you for the support!
How many songs were in the album? Any way you can make a copy?
I will reach out to the previous owner and see what the story is/if it is on soundcloud or whatnot :) I will send it over to you if I find it haha. Thanks for the support!
Excellent job.. you're hired! lol 👏🏻
Shout to the fellow Washington B5 S4 owners! Where you located?
It's a great state haha! I'm over in the spokane area! How about yourself?
I love the videos. Keep them up!
Thank you for the support! I am really happy to hear you love the videos:)
no clear coat?
Boy, you definitely have a TON to learn about painting, and some parts were really hard for me to watch, lol but damn, for what you had to work with, you really made some decent lemonade!! If you just applied the clear in much heavier coats (like you're supposed to) you wouldn't need to spend anywhere NEAR as much time sanding/buffing, etc. Oh, and you DEFinitely needed to use some body filler on those uneven spots on the hood. No other way to fix that.
Yes do you have any videos Def need to learn my mercedes peeling in this way on trunk and hood need to be repainted got some knowledge but would love your expertise
Nice job!
Nice work...
If you know the prices are going up as crazy, why cheap out?
Like I said haha, this is a temporary look. I'll actually re-spray/or paint it sometime in the near future haha. I was sick of the peeling clearcoat look so I tried this to make it look a bit better while I wait haha. Was fun to learn too
@@HunterDirection I think it looks ace dude. You justified it perfectly. We don't always want to spend big money, especially if you're planning a respray or a wrap in the future. Why not have a go yourself first?
the hood is from a preface a4 (96-98)
Oh that's cool. I didn't know that until now:) thanks for the support!
😂😂😂😂😂 Love the mix tape CD
Looking good
Night and day bro … ain’t no denying that looks damn good from the ugly ass starting point well done 👍
Should last about a year.
Think about how much you increased that cars value.
The car has definitely come a long way. Especially after the recent episodes on it haha. Thank you for the support!
ok now the question is . WHY did the clear coat fail ? car doesnt look that old .. oh its an audi .. ok