Thank you, Firebird in my blood too, first one was a 1969 Sprint silver with black interior ( if any one knows) with the 250 over head cam 4bbl. 4 speed. Really like the video, you have a new follower!
Jon, I love the way you break the paint job into small parts! The color looks great. P.S. Anyone who has a song written about them IS a legend! Hats off to the singer/song writer!
@@joeangle Got one myself! Jon, among others have provided plenty of helpful tips and tricks. Have had experience with car restoration for 20 years, but you’re never “good enough “ to pass up the opportunity to witness how someone else does it.
Loved the video and got quite a chuckle out of the theme song. Awesome, lyrics and catchy tune and an informative lesson on painting in a home garage. Looks great!
Yep- like others have said, great tune. The artist certainly has a knack for lyrics! Spot on! Thanks for keeping the vision and providing incentive for the guys out here in our home garages.
No doubt! i was blown away with the song, great tune and lyrics fit so well I feel he did a fantastic job not to mention it was gift! wow could not be happier
For the line drier, a friend of mine put together about 30 feet of copper tubing like a radiator. I have not had any problems with water since. Kind of expensive now but works great. Keep up the videos and the awesome work.
I was thinking of making one out of 3/4” copper tubing and make a coil and attach it my ceiling in the garage, I have done some reading but wasn’t sure if it really separated all the moister or was it truly worth it to finally make a decision yet.
Great song, and painting information. I’m liking that swivel piece on the pray gun, looks like it works well. Attention to detail is a big reason you a go to channel for us.
Uh-Oh! You're starting to make those "old fart" sounds getting down and up! Like the new theme song! As always, you are teaching a great way to do things.
Excellent work and information as well. My 67 was originally Mayfair maize and I painted it blue in high school. When I get to the point to paint it this time I’m going back with Mayfair maize. I hadn’t thought about using a light colored primer under a light colored paint . That’s great info for me so thank you!! Really digging the mockingbird. Keep up the good work brother!!
Mayfair maze was a color I didn’t car for originally. My friend Luis is building a 68 Convertible that will be Mayfair maze when done. He has shared pictures of completed cars and it grows on you and when done well it looks great.
Man, this video instruction on doing the jambs came at a perfect time . I'm just prepping mine now and will use the same technique on my 75 Blazer. Glad you are still making great content for at home garage mechanics. Giving me motivation
Awesome work Jon! Very cool to see paint already! Hard to believe how much work you’ve accomplished in less than a year! All while making videos at the same time!
I just recently bought the 3m performance spray gun with the interchangeable nozzles I've also been usually a final clean in the ultra line through Sherwin williams that has a anti static agent in it to keep from pulling in dust
Might have to sample that, I have had issues some cleaners creating fisheyes, probably something I am doing wrong with the product. I do like the anti static property, alcohol typically creates more, it’s worth investigating. Thanks.
Thanks for hanging in there don't let em get you down. You provide great content and I enjoy watching you bring the birds back to life. i'm fixing up a 1954 Buick Special but your tips and tricks have helped me so much. again thanks!
John, thank you for another great video. The knowledge you share helps everyone. When things start to feel like another full time job it's hard to stay engaged! Glad you got your reset and are feeling better about things!!
Right on! I do enjoy playing cars for me it’s great therapy just had an issues with TH-cam but it is nothing I can change and I still get to share so all is well
@@VinylVillageGarage my guy uses their off-brand Nason spot panel clear on the whole car, with great results! His painter is like you, he Really likes the way the Deltron lays out!
Awesome content as usual. Let me know if you ever want to paint where there is no humidity. AZ has almost none but the paint will dry before it gets to the car. LOL
Awesome, two videos in the same week! I really appreciate what you do and most everything you share applies to all cars. I have learned so much from you. Thank you! When I heard your song in the last video, it sounded like Johnny Cash. Today I realized it was a new song all about you. Pretty cool! I also, recently bought an Aero-Pro A610 LVLP spray gun. Your gun looks to be a very similar my LVLP gun. I would also be curious to know what gun settings, tip sizes and air pressures you're using.
That them song was an awesome gift, as for my paint gun this is a new one and the very first time using it. I had a Mac tools Gun but it’s like 10 years old. It was time for a new one. As for tip size the sealer, base and clear I used the 1.3 tip, opens the fluid knob all the way to max and set then fan on my test pattern about 8”. I set the line air pressure to the gun to 60 the reduced it further at the regulator on my gun. Unfortunately I can’t say what pressure exactly but 30 psi ish. I don’t trust the gauge on that regulator I set it to when it sprays a nice atomized pattern without it turning into a fog. To much pressure you loose a lot to over spray and not enough it will not flow well and look an orange peel
@@VinylVillageGarage Overall it seems you liked the gun. I'm hoping to start reassembling soon to check gaps and some metal work. Not much, just lower front fender patches and start blocking. Thanks again.
Love it Jon! The paint process really makes sense. I think I will do the same thing with my 69 Hugger Oran ge Camaro. What was that base coat you used Jon??
The base coat is XL coatings Excel body products. I have used them before and it lays nice and color has held Up. But being white I wasn’t worried about fading. So hopefully it works and doesn’t let me down.
You're doing a fantastic job and are quite an inspiration for the home garage builder. I had the same problem as you while putting epoxy on my rockers. I had the car on jack stands as high as I could, but the lines and the air filter on the gun made it very difficult to get down low enough to spray it properly. I love the idea of the swivel joint, and didn't know that they existed until I saw this video. What kind is it, and where did you get it? Also, I noticed that you didn't paint the inside at the top of the doors like you did for The Great Pumpkin. Will that be done when you paint the rest of the door, or is it unnecessary since the chrome and rubber seal covers most of it? Thank you.
The swivels I got from Amazon, as for the doors the paint I won’t be going any further on the inside Or jamb area. When I paint the outside i will cover the top outer part where the weather stripping goes. I am hopeful to get the paint done in the next few weeks weather and temperature allows
@@VinylVillageGarage Thank you so much. I've never painted a car before, so I follow how you do it very closely, especially because I'll be doing it in a garage as well. You do a fantastic job, and if I hope that when I eventually get it done, it'll be half as good as yours.
@@gunnerjs68camaro keep at it and try to keep it fun as well and then the reward at the end will be amazing driving a car rebuilt by your hands is priceless
I have not, my compressor isn’t in my work area. I suppose it could have a negative effect if it was Closer not to mention the air filter would plug up with overspray
Hi Jon, What were your air pressure settings for the three separate stages of paint? Looks like a new spray gun too. Aeropro A610 (R500) LVLP. On the Great Pumpkin you used a HVLP spray gun. Likes dislikes on the A610? Also, I purchased this - NANPU 1/2" NPT Industrial Grade 3 Stage Air Drying System - Particulate Filter, Coalescing Filter, Desiccant Dryer & Air Regulator, Metal Bowl, Manual Drain, Suitable for Paint Spray＆ Plasma Cutter - $169 Works good.
I got the email for the line dryer link thanks, I also have a plasma cutter that would probably get some use with the moisture problem resolved. Good eye this is a new paint gun and also the very first time I have used it. So far very happy with the results. My old gun is like 10-15 years old. Bit outdated and they do wear out. Air pressure I regulate the compressor to 60 psi then the gun regulator is like 25-30 I tune it to how it’s spraying for the best material transfer with minimal overspray or fog but high enough it atomizes well and lays flat.
Here's a question from someone who has never painted.... is there any concern with you spraying the rockers with base and clear and getting some overspray onto the lower edge of the doors? When you go to but base on the doors, will any clear overspray affect how the doors turn out if the bottom 1-2" of the door have some clear on them but the rest of the door is still in primer?
very good question, if left untouched the paint over the clear will not stick or might wrinkle. I will be sanding the face of the doors before they get painted to prevent any issues.
Absolutely.a great video like usual.We love watching your work ...your fortunate to have that talent.
Thank you, my abilities are definitely a blessing and I do appreciate them and happy to share what I have learned as well
Talented restorer and a great lead singer! Nice job
Thanks!
Thank you, Firebird in my blood too, first one was a 1969 Sprint silver with black interior ( if any one knows) with the 250 over head cam 4bbl. 4 speed. Really like the video, you have a new follower!
On my wish list is a 1969 sprint convertible, they are such an oddity to me it makes it cool.
Oh man! Got your own theme song now! Big time Jon!
The Theme song was a super generous gift that I appreciate and think it’s spot on.
Enjoy the video I’m going to be painting my 69 firebird soon and you video’s help a lot! Thanks!
Fantastic! Very welcome
Jon, I love the way you break the paint job into small parts! The color looks great. P.S. Anyone who has a song written about them IS a legend! Hats off to the singer/song writer!
That theme song was an amazing gift that I am grateful for, no way could I imagine that up.
I have a 67 camaro. I know its not a bird but this channel has been extremely helpful and motivating.
Right on! Saving any dream car is a victory for the classic car community. Happy to help.
@@joeangle Got one myself! Jon, among others have provided plenty of helpful tips and tricks. Have had experience with car restoration for 20 years, but you’re never “good enough “ to pass up the opportunity to witness how someone else does it.
Great work Jon, you keep motivating me with working on the GOAT
Keep it up! I hope to get to my GTO soon.
Nice job,,I remember painting my 68 firebird in my driveway,,Ferrari Red,,Lacquer
Very cool, my first Firebird I painted in the backyard at my parents house
Maybe I bought your Ferrari Red Lacquer bird. Are you in Socal? I'm weeks away from re-spraying this one Porcshe Mamba Green, :)
Really like you sharing the story about the song. Thank you for being such a blessing.
I absolutely love the song it was a very generous gift.
love the song
You and me both, had a viewer like you come up with it as a gift and wow I am impressed and very happy.
Loved the video and got quite a chuckle out of the theme song. Awesome, lyrics and catchy tune and an informative lesson on painting in a home garage. Looks great!
Glad you enjoyed it! That song was a gift and it made my day.
Thank you for posting the breakdown of paint, painting process, and equipment! Awesome job! Thanks again!
No problem 👍
John you always do excellent work!! Details are always very important!! Keep up the fantastic work!!👍🏽
Thanks, will do!
Yep- like others have said, great tune. The artist certainly has a knack for lyrics! Spot on! Thanks for keeping the vision and providing incentive for the guys out here in our home garages.
No doubt! i was blown away with the song, great tune and lyrics fit so well I feel he did a fantastic job not to mention it was gift! wow could not be happier
Felt like Christmas when I saw a new video was out and it was painting the car 😂. You sir may not know it, but you are inspirational!! Thanks!
Happy to help and knowing what I do makes a difference is even better r
For the line drier, a friend of mine put together about 30 feet of copper tubing like a radiator. I have not had any problems with water since. Kind of expensive now but works great. Keep up the videos and the awesome work.
I was thinking of making one out of 3/4” copper tubing and make a coil and attach it my ceiling in the garage, I have done some reading but wasn’t sure if it really separated all the moister or was it truly worth it to finally make a decision yet.
I like the song , pretty cool addition to the channel it definitely hits the nail on the head as to what’s going on there . LOL
I was amazed that a viewer just made it up and gifted it to me. Very cool
Gotta love the theme song! Hell yea !
I think it’s fantastic!
Great song, and painting information. I’m liking that swivel piece on the pray gun, looks like it works well. Attention to detail is a big reason you a go to channel for us.
That swivel is handy I believe ordered them from Amazon
Loved the new song. 😂 Someday I’ll get to this point on the Sunbird….
No time better then the present, you have done too much not to finish.
Uh-Oh! You're starting to make those "old fart" sounds getting down and up! Like the new theme song! As always, you are teaching a great way to do things.
Yeah I am really happy with the new theme song
Got your own theme song, can't wait for the video!
I never dreamed of having a theme song and then to be good is even better plus it was a gift. WOW!
I really enjoyed this video! No bill, and just the facts. I’m looking forward to seeing more
Awesome! Thank you! I don’t like to waste time yours or mine.
Great video Jon !
Looking much gooder!
Thanks 👍. looking way more gooder, I feel this might turn out to be the nicest car I have done yet.
@@VinylVillageGaragegreat job on the car and the production of the video. Much appreciate you sharing your work to help others.
I like the song.. great job to the writer.
I could not agree more he did a fantastic job.
😂😂 Cool tune 👍👍🇺🇲 Man you make that look easy, awesome 👍
Thanks 👍
Great video!
Thank you.
Excellent work and information as well. My 67 was originally Mayfair maize and I painted it blue in high school. When I get to the point to paint it this time I’m going back with Mayfair maize. I hadn’t thought about using a light colored primer under a light colored paint . That’s great info for me so thank you!! Really digging the mockingbird. Keep up the good work brother!!
Mayfair maze was a color I didn’t car for originally. My friend Luis is building a 68
Convertible that will be Mayfair maze when done. He has shared pictures of completed cars and it grows on you and when done well it looks great.
Enjoying the paint content looking forward to seeing more...thanks...🔧🔧👍...and the ...🌽🌽🌽
Thanks 👍
Looking Awesome! Great Theme Song! 👍 👍 👍
That theme song was one of the coolest things a fan has done for me. It’s really amazing
Man, this video instruction on doing the jambs came at a perfect time . I'm just prepping mine now and will use the same technique on my 75 Blazer.
Glad you are still making great content for at home garage mechanics.
Giving me motivation
Rock on! Glad these videos are helpful.
Awesome work Jon! Very cool to see paint already! Hard to believe how much work you’ve accomplished in less than a year! All while making videos at the same time!
Thanks a bunch! I am excited to see this one all painted up.
I just recently bought the 3m performance spray gun with the interchangeable nozzles I've also been usually a final clean in the ultra line through Sherwin williams that has a anti static agent in it to keep from pulling in dust
Might have to sample that, I have had issues some cleaners creating fisheyes, probably something I am doing wrong with the product. I do like the anti static property, alcohol typically creates more, it’s worth investigating. Thanks.
Thanks for hanging in there don't let em get you down. You provide great content and I enjoy watching you bring the birds back to life. i'm fixing up a 1954 Buick Special but your tips and tricks have helped me so much. again thanks!
very cool glad to hear this helps on your project and thanks for watching!
Thanks Jon for your commitment to your channel that help us out so much!
I love these cars, I do enjoy sharing the progress as well
The song is grrrrreat!!!!!
I absolutely love it!
John, thank you for another great video. The knowledge you share helps everyone. When things start to feel like another full time job it's hard to stay engaged! Glad you got your reset and are feeling better about things!!
Right on! I do enjoy playing cars for me it’s great therapy just had an issues with TH-cam but it is nothing I can change and I still get to share so all is well
Great tips paint looking real nice
making progress
Coming along nice
thanks, should be real nice when done
Very nice 👍
Thank you!
Great job on the videos! Been watching for a long time.
Awesome! Thank you! Much appreciated
Pretty awesome work! I hear ya about paint cost; year and a half ago I paid that for Deltron red!
I love PPG products but they are pricing me out of the market.
@@VinylVillageGarage my guy uses their off-brand Nason spot panel clear on the whole car, with great results! His painter is like you, he Really likes the way the Deltron lays out!
Nice music!
Glad you like it! Had a fan make that for me as a gift
Awesome content as usual. Let me know if you ever want to paint where there is no humidity. AZ has almost none but the paint will dry before it gets to the car. LOL
Brings new meaning to powder coating Lol
I love this channel I am building a 69 as well. I am also painting it white. I am doing a trans am tribute.
Right on! I love the 1969 trans am. Any chance you live close the Ohio where they do the trans am nationals
@@VinylVillageGarage I am in northern California thanks
Well that would be heck of a drive. Lol. Good luck and best wishes on your project
@@VinylVillageGarage thank you sir
Awesome, two videos in the same week! I really appreciate what you do and most everything you share applies to all cars. I have learned so much from you. Thank you!
When I heard your song in the last video, it sounded like Johnny Cash. Today I realized it was a new song all about you. Pretty cool!
I also, recently bought an Aero-Pro A610 LVLP spray gun. Your gun looks to be a very similar my LVLP gun. I would also be curious to know what gun settings, tip sizes and air pressures you're using.
That them song was an awesome gift, as for my paint gun this is a new one and the very first time using it. I had a Mac tools
Gun but it’s like 10 years old. It was time for a new one. As for tip size the sealer, base and clear I used the 1.3 tip, opens the fluid knob all the way to max and set then fan on my test pattern about 8”. I set the line air pressure to the gun to 60 the reduced it further at the regulator on my gun. Unfortunately I can’t say what pressure exactly but 30 psi ish. I don’t trust the gauge on that regulator I set it to when it sprays a nice atomized pattern without it turning into a fog. To much pressure you loose a lot to over spray and not enough it will not flow well and look an orange peel
@@VinylVillageGarage Overall it seems you liked the gun. I'm hoping to start reassembling soon to check gaps and some metal work. Not much, just lower front fender patches and start blocking. Thanks again.
Love it Jon! The paint process really makes sense. I think I will do the same thing with my 69 Hugger Oran ge Camaro. What was that base coat you used Jon??
The base coat is XL coatings
Excel body products. I have used them before and it lays nice and color has held
Up. But being white I wasn’t worried about fading. So hopefully it works and doesn’t let me down.
You're doing a fantastic job and are quite an inspiration for the home garage builder. I had the same problem as you while putting epoxy on my rockers. I had the car on jack stands as high as I could, but the lines and the air filter on the gun made it very difficult to get down low enough to spray it properly. I love the idea of the swivel joint, and didn't know that they existed until I saw this video. What kind is it, and where did you get it? Also, I noticed that you didn't paint the inside at the top of the doors like you did for The Great Pumpkin. Will that be done when you paint the rest of the door, or is it unnecessary since the chrome and rubber seal covers most of it? Thank you.
The swivels I got from Amazon, as for the doors the paint I won’t be going any further on the inside
Or jamb area. When I paint the outside i will cover the top outer part where the weather stripping goes. I am hopeful to get the paint done in the next few weeks weather and temperature allows
@@VinylVillageGarage Thank you so much. I've never painted a car before, so I follow how you do it very closely, especially because I'll be doing it in a garage as well. You do a fantastic job, and if I hope that when I eventually get it done, it'll be half as good as yours.
@@gunnerjs68camaro keep at it and try to keep it fun as well and then the reward at the end will be amazing driving a car rebuilt by your hands is priceless
$1200 a gallon for base coat. Ouch. Good you were able to souce an alternate. Can you paint a whole firebird on 1 gallon?
1 gallon of Color reduced 1:1 is enough for 3 coats on a Firebird. Coupe or convertible.
@@VinylVillageGarage I will be painting a Camaro someday, thank you for clarifing how much base coat is needed.
How much transtar epoxy sealer was required for the single coat on the mockingbird? Would a quart plus activator suffice?
Yes that should get the job done
Jon, have you ever had a problem with temperature of air from your compressor effecting the paint?
I have not, my compressor isn’t in my work area. I suppose it could have a negative effect if it was
Closer not to mention the air filter would plug up with overspray
💪😎
thanks!
Hi Jon, What were your air pressure settings for the three separate stages of paint? Looks like a new spray gun too. Aeropro A610 (R500) LVLP. On the Great Pumpkin you used a HVLP spray gun. Likes dislikes on the A610? Also, I purchased this - NANPU 1/2" NPT Industrial Grade 3 Stage Air Drying System - Particulate Filter, Coalescing Filter, Desiccant Dryer & Air Regulator, Metal Bowl, Manual Drain, Suitable for Paint Spray＆ Plasma Cutter - $169 Works good.
I got the email for the line dryer link thanks, I also have a plasma cutter that would probably get some use with the moisture problem resolved.
Good eye this is a new paint gun and also the very first time I have used it. So far very happy with the results. My old gun is like 10-15 years old. Bit outdated and they do wear out. Air pressure I regulate the compressor to 60 psi then the gun regulator is like 25-30 I tune it to how it’s spraying for the best material transfer with minimal overspray or fog but high enough it atomizes well and lays flat.
@@VinylVillageGarage Thanks Jon!
Here's a question from someone who has never painted.... is there any concern with you spraying the rockers with base and clear and getting some overspray onto the lower edge of the doors? When you go to but base on the doors, will any clear overspray affect how the doors turn out if the bottom 1-2" of the door have some clear on them but the rest of the door is still in primer?
very good question, if left untouched the paint over the clear will not stick or might wrinkle. I will be sanding the face of the doors before they get painted to prevent any issues.
Putting me to shame. I still haven't finished the driver's quarter.
Slow and steady wins the race and keeping it fun is important as well
How many Birds can one man restore at a time?
All of them!
1200.00 for a gallon of paint? Back in the 60's, when my Dad had his body shop, a pint was 5 bucks....Bidenomics...
definitely adding a challenge to build a car on a budget