Seriously, you do an incredible job and you explain everything very well, I don't understand English very well but I watch your videos over and over again, greetings my friend from New Jersey and the Hispanic community
Without a doubt. I'm finishing up my project (sponsored by Raptor) and refer people to this video just about everyday. Heck, I still go back and watch it. I literally didn't do a How To video because....why? This one is perfect! Thanks @RangerShop1
Brother you have really done a superb paint job on your Beautiful Ranger, I've been wanting to do this to my 2002 Ranger, and you really showed me how to get it done, SO Thank You so very much for sharing your thoughts, experiences, step by step, and all your hard work. My hats off to you.
Over the last few weeks, spending just a couple hours each day after work, I've been disassembling, doing Bondo dent repair and primer painting, and sanding my truck. I final finished the sanding last night, and today I've got the whole day off to clean degrease, do all the masking and then hopefully get the whole three coat Raptor paint job done. I've watched a lot of RUclips videos to guide me through the whole process. I'm really glad I found yours this morning. You've done a fantastic job explaining and demonstrating the whole process, and pointing out the common pitfalls. Thank you for the help, and wish me luck. I hope my results turn out as well as yours did.
Hey I remember those days of sanding filling and sanding again. It’s awesome your taking the time to prep it and do it right. I’d say 90% of the results is from good prep. Glad the video helped… I’m super happy with the paint job, no lifting or peeling. It’s rock solid paint! I think you will love it. 👍
Glad it helped! Also one thing I might add, really make sure you use the self etching primer on everything or epoxy the whole works. I have one little spot under the hood I missed and I can see a bit of rust forming under the paint now.
Thank you this will help me tons! Been look at videos all week since I'm paint my truck tomorrow this is the best explanation video on raptor liner to date thank you thank you!
I'm converting my 2003 Ranger into a "Raptor" with the Fiberwerx one piece front end and bed sides. I'm also doing Raptor Liner (as they have sponsored my car audio demo build), in the factory yellow, as this made the most sense of a DIYer without a paint booth. I have studied a LOT of videos for applying it with various tips and tricks. Without a doubt, yours is the most comprehensive video out there for the Ranger and honestly, any vehicle can benefit from it. Thank you for taking the time to do this! By the way, I'm swapping in the Mustang EcoBoost setup.
Thanks , just did my door jambs tonight 2.0 tip hvlp thinned 15 percent 30 psi . Came out very nice . I may do the rest of truck this way. I can always go thicker later. Had to dismantle hvlp after and soak in acetone.
Really nice… yeah I really liked the finish. I basically just added the bumps to make the surface a bit tougher. I actually preferred the smooth flat finish! 👌👍
Great video I'm getting ready to do my Tundra. I've already raptor'd my bed from sanding priming masking and shooting took about 12 to 15 hours by myself. Its been 6 months and its held up very well. Clear coat is flaking off and Raptor will be cheaper than a traditional paint job and I can do it myself. One of the easiest things I've ever sprayed. If any one is considering a Raptor Project its a lot of work but its worth it.
Looks great! You went all out and it shows! I just finished my 2004 Ranger Edge. Black on black so I didn’t go through nearly as much prep. Outside only and actual bed. Did its camper shell first and it came out great! So easy and idiot proof
Man, just wanted to thank you for this great video. I am getting ready to Raptor Line my 91 C1500 Silverado. I am going to be using their 4:1 Epoxy Primer on my whole truck before coating. The lesson learned on the canopy is a big deal, as I was going to paint outside since I don't have an indoor area to coat. But now, I will have to find something I can use to paint indoors. Also, great tip on the plastic. Thanks again.
Awesome《☆》Nice Tutorial Very detailed👍🏾🍺🤳I did a Bed liner 20 years ago Rolled it on. I'm kinda leaning towards doing the rest of my 98 Dakota with a Roller. I'll probably use a Brush on areas like Window frames. I don't plan on doing the door jambs. I'm thinking the Roller finish will be smoother but still textured✌😎☯️
Yeah I’d stick with the roller but the strength comes from the thickness…. so I’d probably do a bunch of thin coats like 3 or 4. Paint has been awesome
@@RangerShop1 i just finished doing the interior with it and the removable top , used a roller for everything but i will follow what you did on the exterior🤙
The most well made how to for Raptor liner. Great work sir. I’m still building up enough courage to spray my Ford Excursion. Prep prep prep. Aloha from Hawaii.
Right on that’s a good year… they got the cam tensioners sorted and the transmissions were a bit better. Yeah definitely have more videos coming glad your following along! 👍
Thanks! I like how it turned out but one thing to keep in mind is it does look a bit more “blue” then I like. I think it’s got something to do with reflection from the sky. Maybe shoot a few parts and then check it outside. I’m happy but I don’t want you to be shocked 😄
My plan is using 4 bottles of white to 2 bottles black. I have 2 bottle of black left over from hood and roof. I have a 01 Tundra. Wonder if 3 black would be better?
Yeah maybe darker is probably better. But honestly I don’t mind my color check out my truck videos because that shows it in alot of different light. Or my other channel on RUclips Waysoutback
I've never seen anyone with such an eye to detail and just not afraid to get the old elbow grease going. I'll bet you've taken every bit of this truck apart at least once. Unbelievable. I have the very same ranger as you only the 3 ltr. v6 flex fuel xlt same topper and roof rack white after market front lights. Same tires. I like you love my truck also. Mines an 04.
Thanks! Yeah funny enough I find it kind of relaxing…. And I want to keep it 👌 for years to come. Not really interested in any of the new ones Sounds like a sweet truck 👍
@@07LUTE70 it’s like a compressor for our engines. Or like a CPAP machine you see some older ones using to sleep… just pushes in a bit of extra air. It compensates for heads that don’t flow very good, exhaust that is a bit restrictive. Just helps the engine to breathe freely. Same principle as a turbo charger, but a supercharger doesn’t have to spin up to put out, rather since it’s attached to your engine belt as soon as you step on it it’s there, no boost lag.
What color is that. Nice ! I want to paint mine. Got a 2010 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 4.0 4x4 with Manual Transmission. Took 7 years to find one, but I got one lol
Right on! I think you will love it! It’s just a mix of the black and white raptor. I think I mention it in the video.. something like 75% white 25% black.
Can you tell me about the compressor you use? How big? CFM? Really nice job with your truck and the video. Thinking of trying myself on my old Tacoma. Cheers!!
Beautiful. Thinking of my old cj5. How’s it look after some time in the elements? I wonder if Cerekote’s paint sealer hydrophobic spray would help with cleaning. You stated at the beginning of the vid that cleaning with the texture could be an issue. Beautiful job.
Good question! I’ll have to do a review in a bit. So far I love it, no fade at all! Cleaning is a bit tricky but I use one of those foam guns, let it sit then blast it off with a pressure washer. Looks good enough for an old Ranger. Thats with it parked under a tree that drops this fine mist of sap… really a pain.
It turned out really well. This was a really awesome informative video. I picked up the same HVLP gun. Though I am curious why you used the HVLP gun? Most people I see use the HVLP are going for a smoother, less textured, finish. The included Schutz gun gives a nice texture similar to yours.
I didn’t buy the adjustable gun so I can’t speak to that. But i practiced with the undercoat gun and couldn’t get it to be a nice smooth coat, especially for the jambs where the weather strips seal. So I already had the gun, it was a cheap 30$ gun so figured why not do both.
Great video. I’ve been thinking about doing my 05 ranger here soon. This video was a while ago. How’s it holding up now and how long has it been. Im wanting a paint job where I can drive through deer woods and not worry at all of scratches, clean it up and have a slick rig again. Again GREAT video. Thank you for putting in the time in recording it all. Slick ride as well.
Thanks! I 100% recommend the raptor liner! I’ve been on a ton of ATV tracks close brush scratching the truck. You can only tell by the mirrors and other plastic trim, not a mark on the raptor. No peeling, No fading. I’d definitely do it again but probably a bit darker grey.
@@RangerShop1 that’s what I’m wanting to do is a dark gray on mine. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I love what your doing with the channel. Super in depth video not caring how long. Great stuff
Awesome video. Thank you sir. Fellow Canuck here. One question, how did you re-attach the emblems after the Raptor? Just the pins or any special adhesive used? Getting ready to spray my Ranger but trying to get ahead of all the details. Thanks.
Bondo is good enough, you do not need a glaze coat because this is a thick coating that will hide some issues especially 3 coats. actually 100 grit sanding would be fine. This type of coating REQUIRES a mechanical bond its not chemical.
It’s definitely a good paint to learn on, very forgiving. I’d still recommend taking care of any issues before painting… paint doesn’t really fill holes. According to raptor instructions 120-220 grit I’d stick with their recommendation.
Here’s a tip; Clear Coat the raptor lining with a matte auto clear. I’ve done multiple vehicles and “things” with U-Pol raptor and have simply explored various methods. I love that boring of the Cheap gun!! I noticed you didn’t mention Thinning the raptor with 3.5% reducer for the HVLP! Also I prefer to 5% Color Match with tintable auto base…… I’ve done this multiple ways: mixing reducer in my paint as if I were laying down a regular base than mixing that with raptor, and/or just the Tint, or Tint and Activator…… Straight tints the closet color match…..the other methods added a cool shade 1off for a wrap around to cover minor body repair and prevent future issues(Michigan road salt)……. Or whatever….custom 4by, Lawn Mower, Axe Handles…… when your painting line up or hang the Extras in the booth and Rock & Roll-ITS CHEAP! My favorite cheap total paint job; I shot the entire truck with HVLP 2.2 twice….. Let it harden……created a brake or two tone line with a 8” compass all the way around the bottom masked that off and shot that with the Shultz Gun, pulled my mask and covered it with Matte Clear……. A Bad Ass sub $400 custom truck! Another cool piece was a side by side which I free handed a cool ass fade with my modified Schultz gun- shrunk by 1/2 the orifice, way low pressure…… lay it thin and flat over the HVLP. Matte Clear to cover all shading variations and helps to wash everything off the texture. Hope I inspired some creative juices to boil!! Thanks for the video!
Lots of great information there! Thanks for sharing. I think for me I’ll skip the clear though I’m running through heavy bush all the time. But I’m sure it would look killer on a street truck. 👌👍
Nice job! Is that just a standard schultz gun you are using? I just broke the tube that goes into the bottle on my raptor gun. Wondering if I can use a regular schultz gun instead of the raptor gun.
Sorry about the delay in getting back to you! No I was using the raptor gun. I bought the kit from a company they included them with the paint came in a small box that identified it as a raptor specific product.
I let it sit in my garage for a week then reassembled it. After about 10days I drove it but not off road until about a month after. It seemed pretty good when I was reassembling it. I’d say if you can wait 7days minimum that’s what I would do. I also tried to pick a week with lower humidity to spray it. It drys super quickly it’s just not hard.
Great work! Thanks for the detailed video with solid advice! Going to do this soon to my E-350 van. The color looks almost blue. Is that just the sun light, or do you feel it has a blue hue to it when you mix the black and white?
Yeah I feel it does look a bit blue…but only on clear blue days. I think it’s the reflection of the sky on the paint. I’d recommend going with a bit more black if you want to avoid that. 👍
I'm thinning and spraying my whole car with Raptor and using an HVLP gun. I want the smoothest possible look. Any tips or suggestions as for pressure/spraying distance.
Sorry missed your question. I don’t really have specifics but I did a lot of testing on some paper I had hanging then I sprayed the back side of my fenders and hood. It actually flattens out pretty good, I think you will like the look! 👌
Thanks for the very informative video very well done. The truck looks great. What size compressor would you recommend to use to be able to keep up with the guns? Because I have a 2hp 20 gallon and was wondering if that would suffice.
That’s a bit light I think… I used a 2hp 30gallon but if you sprayed when it was colder and just waited for the pressure to build back up it might work. For the hvlp gun no problem it’s the texture gun that uses a lot of air.
Holding up great. I’ve had it off road in some super narrow bush roads. Comes out without a scratch. It is harder to wash…. With my old paint the rain would just wash it for me…. Now I need to really scrub it to get all the crevices. Definitely more work.
I actually bought this kit in December BUT i havent had time to do this on my 2002 F250 Diesel i actually plastic dipped it on Nardo Grey looks amazing but it gets really dirty quick amd its hard to clean THE RANGER LOOKS AMAZING question did you use the Harbor freight gun or the raptor gun and just like they say in Canada Cheers 😊
I had debated just wrapping it or plastic dipping mine, I’m sure it looks awesome! I ended up using both guns. Harbour freight to shoot two coats and then raptor gun to texture it. 👍
Also, did you have to thin your Raptor mix for the HVLP gun or was drilling out the tip to 2mm enough to allow it to pass? I'm so glad you showed some of that basecoat texture because that's the finish I'm looking for. More of the matte smooth finish other than the high texture. That's the cool thing about this system is that you can customize so many different ways! You can even clear coat it for easier cleaning if you spray it withing the first 24 hours! And remove the tape before it completely dries! OMG....so important.....don't ask me how I know!!! Also, I don't think you mentioned the hardener being added and the work time....unless I simply missed it. Thanks so much!
Yeah I had to thin it. I think it was 10 or 15%. I was thinking about clear coating it but then I’d lose the hardness of the paint…. as I’m going through the bush a lot. Yeah I hear you about removing the tape I think I still have a sticker that I didn’t pull the tape off… that’s buried forever now! 😄
Such a great video thank you. Couple questions: What size compressor do you recommend for this job? I have no experience working with compressors and so really don't know what I need for this. Second: any issues with painting the hinges? Chipping, sticking, etc? Thanks!
I used a 2hp 30 gallon compressor but I think you would get away with a smaller one. Just take your time. Yeah the paint did chip a bit mostly where I didn’t get all the grease off… with proper prep it should be good
I feel like it just helps it stick. I would recommend spraying any bare metal with an epoxy the scratch that up spray the primer over that and then raptor liner. Hope that makes sense. The epoxy seals the metal completely
I can’t remember, I believe I used 11 bottles in total for the truck and cap. But I’d spray a coat and sometimes throw away the rest because it would flash between coats.
How do you clean the raptor liner? I have my front bumper which is rhino lined it’s aftermarket made out of steel. It’s black but the dirt sticks to it and makes the black not look old like a truck bed. How do you bring the color out like when it’s wet
No I really just enjoy goofing around in the garage. I have my own little maintenance/ construction company, that pays the bills quite well. But thanks for asking. Stay tuned I have planned a step by step spraying fender flares video coming up.
It’s strange you say it’s harder to clean…I have had the opposite experience… it is extremely easy to clean and takes hardly anytime. Honestly running it through the car wash typically makes it look brand new, juxtaposed to the amount of time and effort to clean shiny paint.
@@johnzettel9054 Sure It’s not that bad… remove the seat belt hold downs, pop the door panel off, remove the three bolts on the bottom of the door the latch will slide back… pop the cable off and door ajar sensor. Swap in your new one. Hope that helps for now… I’ll see if I can get a video up 👍
Now, if one could overtop that sandpaper finished Raptor application with an attractive, smooth, viable and _durable_ 'clear coat' (after all, fluid dynamics alone suggests that microcavitations from a rough surface moving thru air induces greater drag, thus reducing coefficient and fuel efficiency), _now_ you might have something. Driving a rolling sandpaper strip does not seem ideal, imho. Thanks.
No problem! I’m getting the same fuel mileage as I did before. It’s a truck shaped like a brick, definitely wouldn’t recommend you paint your F1 with it.
@@rickss69 indeed. I am somewhat cognizant of swirl(?) vortices in fluid dynamics(?). Like the rough, dimply skin of sharks which in agglomeration actually smooths and increases their movement thru the water. I think.
@@RangerShop1thanks for the response. I’m thinking about doing this to my 2000 Chevy blazer. Is it truly worth it? If I follow your instructions I think I can do it myself. It’s way cheaper than painting it. How much roughly did you have in it total just to paint the outside?
That’s tough it depends on what you want out of the vehicle. Off road or something completely different then I 100% recommend it. It’s cheaper for sure, way more durable and very forgiving to spray. The downside is once done you can’t really go back. It would be so much work to sand off! 😬 I’m going to use this on every off road vehicle I get. Total for me including the Hvlp gun and raptor to do my canopy and inside door jams I used 11 bottles but had about 1 3/4 left over. Cost me around 700$ Canadian. That includes my sand paper, acetone, masking plastic etc.
Thank you very much for taking the time to post this video and also to respond to my question. I’m restoring my 2000 Jeep Xj and doing the body in bright white raptor and all the trim and bumpers in black raptor. I’ll post a pic for you when it’s done!
One last question. The roof of my Jeep was so bad with surface rust and paint missed or whatever I ended up taking the entire roof to bare metal. Do I use the acid etch primer and then Adhesion promoter or what exactly. My first time spraying and entire car. Again, I appreciate your time and input. Your truck turned out beautifully and I want mine to turn out at least half that well lol
Sorry I missed this question. If it’s bad I would recommend sanding it down to bare metal. Then spray it with epoxy using an HPLV gun. After it’s dry lightly sand and then shoot the raptor over that. If it’s just small patches then use the acid etch primer. But rusty large patches = epoxy paint it. Hope that helps
@RangerShop1 It turned out great wo far! I used black for my bumpers, inner wheel wells, fender flares, front grill and mirrors, gping to bs spraying the body with a bright white thus weekend, I'll upload the before and after photos afterwards. Just want to say thank you once more for this video and also for taking the time to answer my queations. How long has it been now for the ranger? How is it holding up?
Here’s a chart to explain- I just mixed 20% black raptor with 80% white. It came out a bit to blue for my liking… I’d probably recommend more black. www.raptorliner.com/uploads/6/9/6/5/6965393/raptor_liner_mixing_gray-info-us.pdf
OK dude you made your video twice as long as needed with useless info exactly what you said you was not going to do that's 40 min of my life I want get back..
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This is one of the most complete and informative videos on Raptor I have ever seen, a fantastic job. Excellent.
Thanks really appreciate that!
A killer, no fliller. Literally a masterclass in Raptor. Best video I've seen thus far. Thank you sir.
Thank you!
Seriously, you do an incredible job and you explain everything very well, I don't understand English very well but I watch your videos over and over again, greetings my friend from New Jersey and the Hispanic community
Wow, thank you! Glad you liked them!
Talk about “do it the right way”
Kudos to you sir!
Thank you!
This is HANDS DOWN the Best Video on this subject. Thank You Sir, U deserve way more credit for your work .
Thanks really appreciate it! I tried to include what I wanted to know when I started out. Hope it helps a bit! 👍
Probably the best video on raptor liner out there
Thanks!
Without a doubt.
I'm finishing up my project (sponsored by Raptor) and refer people to this video just about everyday.
Heck, I still go back and watch it. I literally didn't do a How To video because....why?
This one is perfect!
Thanks @RangerShop1
Perfect video. I can see there is NO shortcut and if you rush things and don't do the prep you will have a terrible result.
Exactly!
Brother you have really done a superb paint job on your Beautiful Ranger, I've been wanting to do this to my 2002 Ranger, and you really showed me how to get it done, SO Thank You so very much for sharing your thoughts, experiences, step by step, and all your hard work. My hats off to you.
Thanks appreciate the comment. I always try to think what would I like to know if I wanted to do this job. Glad it helps a bit! 👍
You did a damned fine job with your video, brother. Thanks for takin’ the time to give such explicit details.
You’re awesome!
Glad you liked it and hope it helps a bit.
It’s over a year and it looks just like when I put it on. Highly recommended!
Over the last few weeks, spending just a couple hours each day after work, I've been disassembling, doing Bondo dent repair and primer painting, and sanding my truck. I final finished the sanding last night, and today I've got the whole day off to clean degrease, do all the masking and then hopefully get the whole three coat Raptor paint job done. I've watched a lot of RUclips videos to guide me through the whole process. I'm really glad I found yours this morning. You've done a fantastic job explaining and demonstrating the whole process, and pointing out the common pitfalls. Thank you for the help, and wish me luck. I hope my results turn out as well as yours did.
Hey I remember those days of sanding filling and sanding again. It’s awesome your taking the time to prep it and do it right. I’d say 90% of the results is from good prep. Glad the video helped… I’m super happy with the paint job, no lifting or peeling. It’s rock solid paint! I think you will love it. 👍
Outstanding demonstration.
Thank you!
Fantastic video. All useful info with no filler.
Glad it was helpful!
Dude this is so helpful you can’t even imagine. Thank you!
Glad it helped! Also one thing I might add, really make sure you use the self etching primer on everything or epoxy the whole works. I have one little spot under the hood I missed and I can see a bit of rust forming under the paint now.
Thank you this will help me tons! Been look at videos all week since I'm paint my truck tomorrow this is the best explanation video on raptor liner to date thank you thank you!
It’s holding up great! Highly recommend it!
I'm converting my 2003 Ranger into a "Raptor" with the Fiberwerx one piece front end and bed sides. I'm also doing Raptor Liner (as they have sponsored my car audio demo build), in the factory yellow, as this made the most sense of a DIYer without a paint booth.
I have studied a LOT of videos for applying it with various tips and tricks. Without a doubt, yours is the most comprehensive video out there for the Ranger and honestly, any vehicle can benefit from it.
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
By the way, I'm swapping in the Mustang EcoBoost setup.
Wow that sounds like an awesome build! A couple months in and I love the finish. Highly recommend Raptor liner! 👍
I’m doing something very similar with an ‘04 xlt 4x4 Ranger. My wishlists on websites are titled Ranger Raptor
Except I’m thinking a Gen 3 Coyote.
Thanks for posting this. I have a 1994 Ranger that will be getting Raptor Liner soon.
Right on you will love it. I’m still super happy with the finish!
Thanks , just did my door jambs tonight 2.0 tip hvlp thinned 15 percent 30 psi . Came out very nice . I may do the rest of truck this way. I can always go thicker later. Had to dismantle hvlp after and soak in acetone.
Did it come out smooth with the hvlp?
Really nice… yeah I really liked the finish. I basically just added the bumps to make the surface a bit tougher. I actually preferred the smooth flat finish! 👌👍
Great video. Thanks.
Awesome great job this is on my list 2000 Toyota Tacoma Ext. cab
Good choice!
Great video I'm getting ready to do my Tundra. I've already raptor'd my bed from sanding priming masking and shooting took about 12 to 15 hours by myself. Its been 6 months and its held up very well. Clear coat is flaking off and Raptor will be cheaper than a traditional paint job and I can do it myself. One of the easiest things I've ever sprayed. If any one is considering a Raptor Project its a lot of work but its worth it.
Well put! Lots of prep but easy to spray… awesome finish.
Love mine 👍
Looks great! You went all out and it shows! I just finished my 2004 Ranger Edge. Black on black so I didn’t go through nearly as much prep. Outside only and actual bed. Did its camper shell first and it came out great! So easy and idiot proof
Yeah I really love the raptor it’s so easy to spray and looks great! Also I’ve gone through tons of bush but no scratches 👌👍
Man, just wanted to thank you for this great video. I am getting ready to Raptor Line my 91 C1500 Silverado. I am going to be using their 4:1 Epoxy Primer on my whole truck before coating. The lesson learned on the canopy is a big deal, as I was going to paint outside since I don't have an indoor area to coat. But now, I will have to find something I can use to paint indoors. Also, great tip on the plastic. Thanks again.
Glad I could help, you will love the finished product!
Awesome《☆》Nice Tutorial Very detailed👍🏾🍺🤳I did a Bed liner 20 years ago Rolled it on. I'm kinda leaning towards doing the rest of my 98 Dakota with a Roller. I'll probably use a Brush on areas like Window frames. I don't plan on doing the door jambs. I'm thinking the Roller finish will be smoother but still textured✌😎☯️
Yeah I’d stick with the roller but the strength comes from the thickness…. so I’d probably do a bunch of thin coats like 3 or 4. Paint has been awesome
Great video on the fundamentals for this job, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
BY FAR the best video ! thank you for putting all this effort !
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope it helps… over a year in and I still love the paint job!
@@RangerShop1 i just finished doing the interior with it and the removable top , used a roller for everything but i will follow what you did on the exterior🤙
Yeah it’s good stuff! 👍
The spraying really gets good coverage and protects everything
Love the color. I'm going to do my 300 and this is exactly the color I want. Well done!
Right on thanks… yeah I’m really happy with it. 👍
The most well made how to for Raptor liner. Great work sir. I’m still building up enough courage to spray my Ford Excursion. Prep prep prep. Aloha from Hawaii.
Appreciate that, thanks!! Once you do it you will never go back to normal paint. 😄👍
Impressive work, well done.
Glad you liked it!
Looks great. Doing mine same color.
Nice 👍
Nice. I did the lower part of my Frontier and the chrome bumper in black. Love the stuff.
100% it’s great 👍
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tutorial! Thank you very much for sharing
You're very welcome!
I just picked up a 08' ranger. an old work truck. I am really excited for it. your channel will be a perfect follow! keep posting!!
Right on that’s a good year… they got the cam tensioners sorted and the transmissions were a bit better. Yeah definitely have more videos coming glad your following along! 👍
Excellent video and outstanding paint job. Thanks!
Thank you very much!
Excellent idea using tintable and black to make grey. Looks similar to Toyota cement grey- exactly what I'm after. Thanks
Thanks! I like how it turned out but one thing to keep in mind is it does look a bit more “blue” then I like. I think it’s got something to do with reflection from the sky. Maybe shoot a few parts and then check it outside. I’m happy but I don’t want you to be shocked 😄
My plan is using 4 bottles of white to 2 bottles black. I have 2 bottle of black left over from hood and roof. I have a 01 Tundra.
Wonder if 3 black would be better?
Yeah maybe darker is probably better. But honestly I don’t mind my color check out my truck videos because that shows it in alot of different light. Or my other channel on RUclips Waysoutback
I've never seen anyone with such an eye to detail and just not afraid to get the old elbow grease going. I'll bet you've taken every bit of this truck apart at least once. Unbelievable.
I have the very same ranger as you only the 3 ltr. v6 flex fuel xlt same topper and roof rack white after market front lights. Same tires. I like you love my truck also. Mines an 04.
Thanks! Yeah funny enough I find it kind of relaxing…. And I want to keep it 👌 for years to come. Not really interested in any of the new ones
Sounds like a sweet truck 👍
I don't mean to be stupid but what's a super charger do?
@@07LUTE70 it’s like a compressor for our engines. Or like a CPAP machine you see some older ones using to sleep… just pushes in a bit of extra air.
It compensates for heads that don’t flow very good, exhaust that is a bit restrictive. Just helps the engine to breathe freely. Same principle as a turbo charger, but a supercharger doesn’t have to spin up to put out, rather since it’s attached to your engine belt as soon as you step on it it’s there, no boost lag.
Yesssss. Great video man. I’m doing this to a truck project this year
Right on! You will love the finish. I’d do it again in a second!
What color is that. Nice ! I want to paint mine.
Got a 2010 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 4.0 4x4 with Manual Transmission.
Took 7 years to find one, but I got one lol
Right on! I think you will love it!
It’s just a mix of the black and white raptor. I think I mention it in the video.. something like 75% white 25% black.
Great video. Lots of helpful tips to do this. Can't wait to do this to my Toyota truck
Totally recommend it! Love the finish 👍
Thanks a ton... really appreciate the video...
Glad you liked it 👍
Can you tell me about the compressor you use? How big? CFM? Really nice job with your truck and the video. Thinking of trying myself on my old Tacoma. Cheers!!
Beautiful. Thinking of my old cj5. How’s it look after some time in the elements? I wonder if Cerekote’s paint sealer hydrophobic spray would help with cleaning. You stated at the beginning of the vid that cleaning with the texture could be an issue. Beautiful job.
Good question!
I’ll have to do a review in a bit. So far I love it, no fade at all! Cleaning is a bit tricky but I use one of those foam guns, let it sit then blast it off with a pressure washer. Looks good enough for an old Ranger.
Thats with it parked under a tree that drops this fine mist of sap… really a pain.
Great video
It turned out really well. This was a really awesome informative video. I picked up the same HVLP gun. Though I am curious why you used the HVLP gun? Most people I see use the HVLP are going for a smoother, less textured, finish. The included Schutz gun gives a nice texture similar to yours.
I didn’t buy the adjustable gun so I can’t speak to that. But i practiced with the undercoat gun and couldn’t get it to be a nice smooth coat, especially for the jambs where the weather strips seal. So I already had the gun, it was a cheap 30$ gun so figured why not do both.
Great video helped a lot 🍻
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for the video! Lot good info 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Nice man!!!
Thanks!
Looks sick!
Great video. I’ve been thinking about doing my 05 ranger here soon. This video was a while ago. How’s it holding up now and how long has it been. Im wanting a paint job where I can drive through deer woods and not worry at all of scratches, clean it up and have a slick rig again. Again GREAT video. Thank you for putting in the time in recording it all. Slick ride as well.
Thanks!
I 100% recommend the raptor liner! I’ve been on a ton of ATV tracks close brush scratching the truck. You can only tell by the mirrors and other plastic trim, not a mark on the raptor. No peeling, No fading. I’d definitely do it again but probably a bit darker grey.
@@RangerShop1 that’s what I’m wanting to do is a dark gray on mine. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I love what your doing with the channel. Super in depth video not caring how long. Great stuff
Thanks! I always try to think about what I’d want to know if I did this job. Appreciate the feedback!
Awesome video. Thank you sir. Fellow Canuck here. One question, how did you re-attach the emblems after the Raptor? Just the pins or any special adhesive used? Getting ready to spray my Ranger but trying to get ahead of all the details. Thanks.
I just used that gorilla two sided tape. They haven’t come loose yet! 😁
Bondo is good enough, you do not need a glaze coat because this is a thick coating that will hide some issues especially 3 coats. actually 100 grit sanding would be fine. This type of coating REQUIRES a mechanical bond its not chemical.
It’s definitely a good paint to learn on, very forgiving. I’d still recommend taking care of any issues before painting… paint doesn’t really fill holes. According to raptor instructions 120-220 grit I’d stick with their recommendation.
Great video ...How many litres did you end up using in total and did you thin the hvlp coats?
I used 11 bottles of the raptor. I think I thinned it 10%, but it’s a bit fuzzy.
Here’s a tip; Clear Coat the raptor lining with a matte auto clear. I’ve done multiple vehicles and “things” with U-Pol raptor and have simply explored various methods.
I love that boring of the Cheap gun!! I noticed you didn’t mention Thinning the raptor with 3.5% reducer for the HVLP!
Also I prefer to 5% Color Match with tintable auto base…… I’ve done this multiple ways: mixing reducer in my paint as if I were laying down a regular base than mixing that with raptor, and/or just the Tint, or Tint and Activator……
Straight tints the closet color match…..the other methods added a cool shade 1off for a wrap around to cover minor body repair and prevent future issues(Michigan road salt)……. Or whatever….custom 4by, Lawn Mower, Axe Handles…… when your painting line up or hang the Extras in the booth and Rock & Roll-ITS CHEAP!
My favorite cheap total paint job; I shot the entire truck with HVLP 2.2 twice…..
Let it harden……created a brake or two tone line with a 8” compass all the way around the bottom masked that off and shot that with the Shultz Gun, pulled my mask and covered it with Matte Clear……. A Bad Ass sub $400 custom truck! Another cool piece was a side by side which I free handed a cool ass fade with my modified Schultz gun- shrunk by 1/2 the orifice, way low pressure…… lay it thin and flat over the HVLP. Matte Clear to cover all shading variations and helps to wash everything off the texture. Hope I inspired some creative juices to boil!!
Thanks for the video!
Lots of great information there! Thanks for sharing. I think for me I’ll skip the clear though I’m running through heavy bush all the time. But I’m sure it would look killer on a street truck. 👌👍
Nice job! Is that just a standard schultz gun you are using? I just broke the tube that goes into the bottle on my raptor gun. Wondering if I can use a regular schultz gun instead of the raptor gun.
Sorry about the delay in getting back to you!
No I was using the raptor gun. I bought the kit from a company they included them with the paint came in a small box that identified it as a raptor specific product.
How long did it take to cure? Did you paint your truck in summer? These past few years the humidity has been high here in Ontario.
I let it sit in my garage for a week then reassembled it. After about 10days I drove it but not off road until about a month after.
It seemed pretty good when I was reassembling it. I’d say if you can wait 7days minimum that’s what I would do. I also tried to pick a week with lower humidity to spray it. It drys super quickly it’s just not hard.
Great work! Thanks for the detailed video with solid advice! Going to do this soon to my E-350 van. The color looks almost blue. Is that just the sun light, or do you feel it has a blue hue to it when you mix the black and white?
White and black=gray. They do make a blue tint able raptor liner spray
Yeah I feel it does look a bit blue…but only on clear blue days. I think it’s the reflection of the sky on the paint. I’d recommend going with a bit more black if you want to avoid that. 👍
I'm thinning and spraying my whole car with Raptor and using an HVLP gun. I want the smoothest possible look. Any tips or suggestions as for pressure/spraying distance.
Sorry missed your question. I don’t really have specifics but I did a lot of testing on some paper I had hanging then I sprayed the back side of my fenders and hood. It actually flattens out pretty good, I think you will like the look! 👌
Thanks for the very informative video very well done. The truck looks great. What size compressor would you recommend to use to be able to keep up with the guns? Because I have a 2hp 20 gallon and was wondering if that would suffice.
That’s a bit light I think… I used a 2hp 30gallon but if you sprayed when it was colder and just waited for the pressure to build back up it might work. For the hvlp gun no problem it’s the texture gun that uses a lot of air.
You shouldn’t attempt auto body w/out a 2 stage. I’ve been there, trust me. Best to create a dryer
How is raptor paint job holding up? Is it easy to wash and maintain?
Holding up great. I’ve had it off road in some super narrow bush roads. Comes out without a scratch.
It is harder to wash…. With my old paint the rain would just wash it for me…. Now I need to really scrub it to get all the crevices. Definitely more work.
I actually bought this kit in December BUT i havent had time to do this on my 2002 F250 Diesel i actually plastic dipped it on Nardo Grey looks amazing but it gets really dirty quick amd its hard to clean THE RANGER LOOKS AMAZING question did you use the Harbor freight gun or the raptor gun and just like they say in Canada Cheers 😊
I had debated just wrapping it or plastic dipping mine, I’m sure it looks awesome! I ended up using both guns. Harbour freight to shoot two coats and then raptor gun to texture it. 👍
@@RangerShop1 thanks for replying i will do the same 😼
Also, did you have to thin your Raptor mix for the HVLP gun or was drilling out the tip to 2mm enough to allow it to pass?
I'm so glad you showed some of that basecoat texture because that's the finish I'm looking for. More of the matte smooth finish other than the high texture. That's the cool thing about this system is that you can customize so many different ways! You can even clear coat it for easier cleaning if you spray it withing the first 24 hours!
And remove the tape before it completely dries! OMG....so important.....don't ask me how I know!!!
Also, I don't think you mentioned the hardener being added and the work time....unless I simply missed it.
Thanks so much!
Raptor liner website says to wait 72 hours before clear coating to insure to doesn't get a milky look to it
Yeah I had to thin it. I think it was 10 or 15%. I was thinking about clear coating it but then I’d lose the hardness of the paint…. as I’m going through the bush a lot. Yeah I hear you about removing the tape I think I still have a sticker that I didn’t pull the tape off… that’s buried forever now! 😄
Such a great video thank you. Couple questions: What size compressor do you recommend for this job? I have no experience working with compressors and so really don't know what I need for this.
Second: any issues with painting the hinges? Chipping, sticking, etc?
Thanks!
I used a 2hp 30 gallon compressor but I think you would get away with a smaller one. Just take your time.
Yeah the paint did chip a bit mostly where I didn’t get all the grease off… with proper prep it should be good
Does the acid etch primer keep it from rusting and stick to old paint and hold the raptor? All the videos I've seen have me so confused
I feel like it just helps it stick. I would recommend spraying any bare metal with an epoxy the scratch that up spray the primer over that and then raptor liner. Hope that makes sense. The epoxy seals the metal completely
What happens when you want to remove it ??? How hard is it to remove ??
I think you buy a new ranger! 😂
Seriously i think it would be very difficult make sure your sure before you spray!!
What product did you use to thin it ?
I used a medium reducer from the place I bought the raptor.
Hey great job man I’m looking to do this to my ranger but how many bottles of white raptor liner did you use?
I can’t remember, I believe I used 11 bottles in total for the truck and cap. But I’d spray a coat and sometimes throw away the rest because it would flash between coats.
How many raptor sets did it take to paint that entire truck and about how much did it cost
I believe I used 11 bottles, but I did jams and canopy. I think it cost me about 700$ in paint, primer and sandpaper.
How do you clean the raptor liner? I have my front bumper which is rhino lined it’s aftermarket made out of steel. It’s black but the dirt sticks to it and makes the black not look old like a truck bed. How do you bring the color out like when it’s wet
What someone told me is they used plastic cleaner/ polish…. I believe it was wet look finish they recommended
Like this - amzn.to/3yZGw5n
Flat clear coat?
You could but I didn’t. Maybe depending on the application I am always scratching it through the bushes. 😁
When you sand did you go down to primer or at what point did you stop.
Only in the rusty places or where I fixed dents etc. just sand till you have a good bite for the raptor… no loose paint etc
It's hard to stop the stripes completely, even when dust coating. So why can't a person just spray the whole thing heavy?
Yeah you got it…. Cooler weather, no direct sunlight it’s much easier. If it’s drying fast it’s going to stripe no matter what you do.
Ever considered doing this as a side job, I would pay you, SERIOUSLY
No I really just enjoy goofing around in the garage. I have my own little maintenance/ construction company, that pays the bills quite well. But thanks for asking.
Stay tuned I have planned a step by step spraying fender flares video coming up.
It’s strange you say it’s harder to clean…I have had the opposite experience… it is extremely easy to clean and takes hardly anytime. Honestly running it through the car wash typically makes it look brand new, juxtaposed to the amount of time and effort to clean shiny paint.
That’s awesome to hear!! Honestly haven’t had the chance to clean it yet…. That would be great 👍
Truck looks great. Any chance you can show how to repair or replace the rear door latches sometime?
@@johnzettel9054 Sure
It’s not that bad… remove the seat belt hold downs, pop the door panel off, remove the three bolts on the bottom of the door the latch will slide back… pop the cable off and door ajar sensor. Swap in your new one.
Hope that helps for now… I’ll see if I can get a video up 👍
I hate clear coat paint 🎨 jobs on vehicles!
@@whiteviper1979 yeah I hear you! I love the semigloss look!
Also great while off roading in the bush. 👌
It doesn't add a ton of weight. Most of the initial weight is fluid weight that is gassed off. Otherwise great video.
Great point!
Now, if one could overtop that sandpaper finished Raptor application with an attractive, smooth, viable and _durable_ 'clear coat' (after all, fluid dynamics alone suggests that microcavitations from a rough surface moving thru air induces greater drag, thus reducing coefficient and fuel efficiency), _now_ you might have something. Driving a rolling sandpaper strip does not seem ideal, imho. Thanks.
No problem! I’m getting the same fuel mileage as I did before. It’s a truck shaped like a brick, definitely wouldn’t recommend you paint your F1 with it.
You might be surprised what a dimpled surface does in a wind tunnel...
@@rickss69 indeed. I am somewhat cognizant of swirl(?) vortices in fluid dynamics(?). Like the rough, dimply skin of sharks which in agglomeration actually smooths and increases their movement thru the water. I think.
The people that say it adds a lot of weight must always drive alone 😞
🤣🤣 True
What do you use for "gun wash"
I’m not sure, I just ordered it from my paint supplier. I think they pump it out of 45gal drum and then sell it.
how many litre for 1 cars?
I used 11 for 4 coats and the canopy, jams… everything!
What size tires do you have on there?
These at 31x10.5 the new ones at 35x10.5
@@RangerShop1thanks for the response. I’m thinking about doing this to my 2000 Chevy blazer. Is it truly worth it? If I follow your instructions I think I can do it myself. It’s way cheaper than painting it. How much roughly did you have in it total just to paint the outside?
That’s tough it depends on what you want out of the vehicle. Off road or something completely different then I 100% recommend it. It’s cheaper for sure, way more durable and very forgiving to spray. The downside is once done you can’t really go back. It would be so much work to sand off! 😬
I’m going to use this on every off road vehicle I get.
Total for me including the Hvlp gun and raptor to do my canopy and inside door jams I used 11 bottles but had about 1 3/4 left over. Cost me around 700$ Canadian. That includes my sand paper, acetone, masking plastic etc.
How much raptor liner did you use? Apologies if I missed this in the video.
No problem…… I used 11 jugs of it 👍
@@RangerShop1 11 quart bottles? lol 11 gallons sounds like a LOT.
@@fiddlemahn i think there is 4 quarts in a gallon. But I definitely used 11 bottles I think each bottle was a quart 👍😄
As far as sanding goes do I need to go to bare metal and then prime?
No just loose paint… I’d recommend going below the clear coat… something for the raptor to bite on.
Thank you very much for taking the time to post this video and also to respond to my question. I’m restoring my 2000 Jeep Xj and doing the body in bright white raptor and all the trim and bumpers in black raptor. I’ll post a pic for you when it’s done!
One last question. The roof of my Jeep was so bad with surface rust and paint missed or whatever I ended up taking the entire roof to bare metal. Do I use the acid etch primer and then Adhesion promoter or what exactly. My first time spraying and entire car. Again, I appreciate your time and input. Your truck turned out beautifully and I want mine to turn out at least half that well lol
Sorry I missed this question. If it’s bad I would recommend sanding it down to bare metal. Then spray it with epoxy using an HPLV gun. After it’s dry lightly sand and then shoot the raptor over that. If it’s just small patches then use the acid etch primer. But rusty large patches = epoxy paint it.
Hope that helps
@RangerShop1 It turned out great wo far! I used black for my bumpers, inner wheel wells, fender flares, front grill and mirrors, gping to bs spraying the body with a bright white thus weekend, I'll upload the before and after photos afterwards. Just want to say thank you once more for this video and also for taking the time to answer my queations. How long has it been now for the ranger? How is it holding up?
could you share RAL code of your grey colour?
Here’s a chart to explain- I just mixed 20% black raptor with 80% white. It came out a bit to blue for my liking… I’d probably recommend more black.
www.raptorliner.com/uploads/6/9/6/5/6965393/raptor_liner_mixing_gray-info-us.pdf
@@RangerShop1 many thanks
How much you pay for the headlights? Greetings from Mexico
I think they were about 400 for front headlights and taillights they came as a package.
The gray and dark gray chart doesn't make sense in the ratios.
Not sure what to say… maybe reach out to Raptor liner with your questions? I just eyeballed it but I wish i went darker grey
Hey, does anyone know the color code for this car?
Its just white and black mixed together - Check out this link
www.raptorliner.com/uploads/6/9/6/5/6965393/raptor_liner_mixing_gray-info-us.pdf
Geesh,get on with it, spray it !
He did say that he didn't want to bore you with everything man
Step by Step…. Maybe watch a different video 😂
6:14
It doesn’t make sense to me that regular grey would be 70/30 and Dark grey would be 75/25
Yeah I’m not sure about that. But I would go with the dark grey if I had to do it over…. In some lights mine looks a bit on the blue side. 😬
@@RangerShop175 black 25 white is dark grey I think
Schutz... lol
OK dude you made your video twice as long as needed with useless info exactly what you said you was not going to do that's 40 min of my life I want get back..
Awesome video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!