I dont usually comment, but from someone who used to do occasional painting many years back and just wanted a reminder of techniques, these videos are top notch, very to the point, concise, and most importantly accurate, and even better, your speaking technique is right on with your painting technique, thanks so much for taking the time, I hope you do well with your ebooks.
One comment I heard that helped put everything you mention into proper perspective was "after everything else is correct-- conditions, gun settings, paint mixed, loaded and ready to spray-- the painter is performing a constant dance between orange peel from being too cautious and runs and sags from being too aggressive. A good flowing paint job gets the balance, the dance, just right." The analogy is apt, considering that when you're painting it almost is a dance of sorts... smooth, deliberate, relaxed, precise. You almost have to make early mistakes in the dance in order to know when it feels right. Painting yielding minimal orange peel or runs is an art as much as a science. Everybody gets good at it with practice. Don't be afraid to make early mistakes. They'll fix easily enough. It's fun when you get it right eventually.
I'm 56yo and from Australia, love to restore....but too old for that..should have done it in my teens, BUT !!! no internet then....so you young bucks....get into it, There will always be auto-mobiles......and plenty of enthusiasts out there.....
Anton Keys its still young mate, you should be into your second childhood by now, its great fun, you get the gifts you want rather than need! All the best!
I'm only modding PC cases and in fact only using rattle cans - but man, I've learned loads from watching this guy's online tips. The quality of my results is vastly improved. Many thanks from Sweden dude!
Thanks Man! Glad it was helpful! Learn How To Auto Body & Paint Like a Pro and get your FREE 85 Page Auto Body and Paint Manual at vip.learnautobodyandpaint.com/home
I was looking for a remedy for orange peel, and yours is one of the first videos that popped up. I haven't painted a car, but I have been spraying a guitar that I am building, and I have orange peel. I started out using a detail spray gun with a compressor, but I ran into some problems. My compressor is supposed to be able to have enough pressure for the 1.0 tip on the gun, but I was only getting about 20 psi, instead of 28 psi. The lacquer wasn't going on evenly, and I didn't have it diluted enough at first, either. I switched to spray can lacquer, the same lacquer that I was using in the gun, and it spread nicely, but I ended up with orange peel. The temperature and humidity were good. I am going to sand down the lacquer after I have given it enough time to cure. Thanks for your video. You do a great job in explaining the topic.
Activators are either temp OR speed related. A low temp activator is a fast activator, high temp is slow. Solvents evaporate faster in high temperatures, so you would need to use a slower activator so it doesn't dry too quickly. Gun setups (tip size/PSI) and flash times are unique to the clearcoat you are using. Always refer to the technical data sheet for the specific product.
You can color sand and buff if it's a SOLID color... I've never really had problems with orange peel in enamels because I tend to lay it on thick and glossy. They say if you color sand metallics you have a chance of blotching and clouding the paint.
Re painting my DC2 for my first paint job! I'm sanding down primer going to lay down the aqua metallic base with some ZTE color shift pearls from dip your car.
I have had problems with running, watching you I believe my air pressure is to low, going to increase my air and reduce the flow with a wide pattern, so tired of sanding I can't believe it.
I'm watching this video in 2020. Are you still in the business Tony? I hope your a millionaire by now! These were and are great videos and a great help to us that like to DIY this stuff. I wish you great success and happiness!
Wouldn't normally comment on someone's ways. But you are very good at explaining and technical issues, from Australia and keep up the fantastic work mate
At point 3:34, you said "in a hot environment you want a low temp reducer". I think you meant "slow DRY" reducer, not "low temp" reducer (big difference). Most companies I've bought paint supplies from have slow medium and fast dry reducers to choose from depending on the temp you're spraying in. If you're shop is colder, use a fast dry so it doesn't run, if medium temp, use regular reducer and if it's fairly warm inside your shop, you want a slow dry reducer so the paint doesn't dry too fast and flows properly.
I believe I heard the answer to the question I had throughout the video. Reading through the comments I noticed another gentleman have the same question. If you already see orange peel in your base coat should you wet sand it down before you apply your clearcoat? Currently in the middle of trying to decide what to do before I put on my clearcoat right at this very moment.
Thanks so much Tony. This video helped me graduate to spraying some serious Clear Coat. Sprayer pressure and settings are crucial. This last coat was my best and will hardly need any cut and buff. Just be careful not to over spray and get runs. I'm still working on that. Might be a little too much volume.
this is awesome information. I just did my first clear coat job and I did have bad orange peels. I am in Canada and it was -5C when I did the hood. I used a medium activator but I think I rushed my 3rd coat and that is when the orange peel came out. I will be wetsanding it in the next couple of days but I just wanted to know more about orange peels and you've got one of the most informative video I have found. thanks brother...
Can do and That's correct. Base water, clear solvent. On a side note not sure it's necessarily temps had it a high as 74. I'm leaning on gun settings but ill knock it up a few more and give it a shot....sure does get hot in that mask lol
Booth Air Flow Speed. has a lot to do with flash times. In one booth you may have to wait 5min in another with the same product you may have to write closer to ten. Touch your tape to truly indicate how its setting up. I find its best to go a little early with Low VOC clears. Im in Canada so I don’t know about National Rule clears anymore.
Great job, my young friend. You made a clear and understandable presentation in a friendly, likeable, and professional manner. I am now a new subscriber to your channel. Well done. I'm checking out your free download and if I like it as much as this video, I'll sign up for your VIP course.
its much easier to be orange peal free by proper gun set up . Adjusting air pressure and your fluid tip rate . takes some practice to lay it flat but it sure beats color sanding a buffing . Just an FYI
To achieve the air pressure correctly, we can adjust the air pressure control gauge and reading the number on it. To achieve the width spread correctly, we can adjust the spreader adjustment valve and measure how width it is (by inch or cm). To achieve the correct distance between gun and the surfave, we can measure it (by inch or cm). But how to achieve the correct fluid debit or velocity? What is the best indication / direction in adjusting the fluid control and how to know if the volume of the fluid's spray is right and properly? (whether is too much or too little?)
great video man! first video i actually finish the rest i saw were boring.. hey you have anything fixing/filling deep holes in clear coat after wet sanding and buffing!?
No problem buddy! Check out our VIP program how it’s helped many people like you and get the ability to complete amazing DIY paint jobs from home on budget. www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/
Nice job brother. You're a good teacher and I am going to subscribe to your cause so bring on some more good stuff. Do you have a separate site for question/answers? God Bless
Thank you for this! I want to repaint over an orange peeled factory paint job. What kind of spray gun works the best? I have an old DeVillbiss bottom feeder which has worked pretty well in the past, but would like to try a new gun. Thanks!
Hey Tony I bought a single stage acrylic enamel. One it was cheap and two it saves me from putting clear coat on can you do a video on best tips for single stage enamel. It looks pretty good but I'm getting orange peel and I can wet sand and buff because the color is metallic electric blue
Any suggestions for orange peel on polished headlights. I get orange peel after using kbs coating diamond clear coat from a can. Temperature was around 8celsius cold outside.
love your vids Braddah, I'm from the big island but live in Phoenix now, its cold like 60s but for a single stage paint job, is urethane better than acrylic enamel? and should I wait till it gets warmer for a med reducer?
It's funny I'm 71 and still restoring like crazy, it's like therapy! Thanks for all the tips.
I dont usually comment, but from someone who used to do occasional painting many years back and just wanted a reminder of techniques, these videos are top notch, very to the point, concise, and most importantly accurate, and even better, your speaking technique is right on with your painting technique, thanks so much for taking the time, I hope you do well with your ebooks.
Thanks bro!
One comment I heard that helped put everything you mention into proper perspective was "after everything else is correct-- conditions, gun settings, paint mixed, loaded and ready to spray-- the painter is performing a constant dance between orange peel from being too cautious and runs and sags from being too aggressive. A good flowing paint job gets the balance, the dance, just right." The analogy is apt, considering that when you're painting it almost is a dance of sorts... smooth, deliberate, relaxed, precise. You almost have to make early mistakes in the dance in order to know when it feels right. Painting yielding minimal orange peel or runs is an art as much as a science. Everybody gets good at it with practice. Don't be afraid to make early mistakes. They'll fix easily enough. It's fun when you get it right eventually.
Tony, just working through your old videos and amazed that you have spent so much time helping us all. thanks mate.
Thanks, Kev! Appreciate you checking my videos! Hey check out VIP as well! www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/vip-offer/
I'm 56yo and from Australia, love to restore....but too old for that..should have done it in my teens, BUT !!! no internet then....so you young bucks....get into it, There will always be auto-mobiles......and plenty of enthusiasts out there.....
Anton Keys
57yo is not old.
A spray gun is not heavy.
Anton Keys its still young mate, you should be into your second childhood by now, its great fun, you get the gifts you want rather than need! All the best!
Still young. 54 spray full time.
I am just learning 1st time, turned 61 today, still feel like 21
Correct, Spraying distance is also a factor!
I'm only modding PC cases and in fact only using rattle cans - but man, I've learned loads from watching this guy's online tips. The quality of my results is vastly improved. Many thanks from Sweden dude!
Thanks for the awesome feedback!
This is a treasure trove of knowledge that I'm absolutely blessed to have stumbled upon. Thanks yo!
Thanks Man! Glad it was helpful! Learn How To Auto Body & Paint Like a Pro and get your FREE 85 Page Auto Body and Paint Manual at vip.learnautobodyandpaint.com/home
I was looking for a remedy for orange peel, and yours is one of the first videos that popped up. I haven't painted a car, but I have been spraying a guitar that I am building, and I have orange peel. I started out using a detail spray gun with a compressor, but I ran into some problems. My compressor is supposed to be able to have enough pressure for the 1.0 tip on the gun, but I was only getting about 20 psi, instead of 28 psi. The lacquer wasn't going on evenly, and I didn't have it diluted enough at first, either. I switched to spray can lacquer, the same lacquer that I was using in the gun, and it spread nicely, but I ended up with orange peel. The temperature and humidity were good. I am going to sand down the lacquer after I have given it enough time to cure. Thanks for your video. You do a great job in explaining the topic.
thanks for watching! Check out VIP and get access to the #BossPainter community! www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/vip-offer/
Activators are either temp OR speed related. A low temp activator is a fast activator, high temp is slow.
Solvents evaporate faster in high temperatures, so you would need to use a slower activator so it doesn't dry too quickly.
Gun setups (tip size/PSI) and flash times are unique to the clearcoat you are using. Always refer to the technical data sheet for the specific product.
Tony is a good teacher
You can color sand and buff if it's a SOLID color... I've never really had problems with orange peel in enamels because I tend to lay it on thick and glossy. They say if you color sand metallics you have a chance of blotching and clouding the paint.
yes of course.
You can use a primer sealer. It does both.
Re painting my DC2 for my first paint job! I'm sanding down primer going to lay down the aqua metallic base with some ZTE color shift pearls from dip your car.
thanks for the view, Jesus!
I have had problems with running, watching you I believe my air pressure is to low, going to increase my air and reduce the flow with a wide pattern, so tired of sanding I can't believe it.
Good job, you cover all the high points.
This was very helpful tutorial, thank you very much!
It's good to have You here!
Thanks again Toni for the straight up explanation.
I'm watching this video in 2020. Are you still in the business Tony? I hope your a millionaire by now! These were and are great videos and a great help to us that like to DIY this stuff. I wish you great success and happiness!
😂 thanks bud!
Wouldn't normally comment on someone's ways. But you are very good at explaining and technical issues, from Australia and keep up the fantastic work mate
Great Job clear to point help me out on a DIY job doing right now thanks ....
At point 3:34, you said "in a hot environment you want a low temp reducer". I think you meant "slow DRY" reducer, not "low temp" reducer (big difference). Most companies I've bought paint supplies from have slow medium and fast dry reducers to choose from depending on the temp you're spraying in. If you're shop is colder, use a fast dry so it doesn't run, if medium temp, use regular reducer and if it's fairly warm inside your shop, you want a slow dry reducer so the paint doesn't dry too fast and flows properly.
This was a ton of help! Thank you Tony!
I would use a medium reducer.
Concise and to the point, thanks...
Excellent. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
thanks tony, your presentation was excellent.
Thank you!
Great information for those who love their cars and like to do things at home.
How can we relate viscosity and atomisation psi
Tiny, I so appreciate your videos. I have learned so much from you . repainted a 30’ cabin cruiser, and it looks AMAZING!!
I believe I heard the answer to the question I had throughout the video. Reading through the comments I noticed another gentleman have the same question. If you already see orange peel in your base coat should you wet sand it down before you apply your clearcoat? Currently in the middle of trying to decide what to do before I put on my clearcoat right at this very moment.
Thanks Tony, I just opened my own shop and your videos are very helpful in a pinch.
Mishler's Performance & Auto Detail
Hoping your business is doing well all these years later!
Well presented Tony.
tony, you deserve everything you have. and I agree with suke. you do sound like a seasoned professional lecturer. your advise is simple and correct.
Dude, thanks for your awesome feedback!
great video man, appreciate the effort you put in
Yes of course!
Many thanks....Excellent Presentation....👌
Air pressure can range from 29-34 depending on Gun and Tip size. You need a gauge to be constant, raising or lowing bye 2.3 psi can make a difference.
also you have to block sand all your primer, and spray medium wet coats so that the clear lays down flatter.
of course...
great vid, always wanted to try my hand at auto painting,
Thanks so much Tony. This video helped me graduate to spraying some serious Clear Coat. Sprayer pressure and settings are crucial. This last coat was my best and will hardly need any cut and buff. Just be careful not to over spray and get runs. I'm still working on that. Might be a little too much volume.
Excellent video Tony.....Thank you
this is awesome information. I just did my first clear coat job and I did have bad orange peels. I am in Canada and it was -5C when I did the hood. I used a medium activator but I think I rushed my 3rd coat and that is when the orange peel came out. I will be wetsanding it in the next couple of days but I just wanted to know more about orange peels and you've got one of the most informative video I have found. thanks brother...
Can do and That's correct. Base water, clear solvent. On a side note not sure it's necessarily temps had it a high as 74. I'm leaning on gun settings but ill knock it up a few more and give it a shot....sure does get hot in that mask lol
Excellent video, Tony!
It could be because of your dry time. You may need to warm up your garage a little. This is base coat correct?
Booth Air Flow Speed. has a lot to do with flash times. In one booth you may have to wait 5min in another with the same product you may have to write closer to ten. Touch your tape to truly indicate how its setting up. I find its best to go a little early with Low VOC clears. Im in Canada so I don’t know about National Rule clears anymore.
Great job, my young friend. You made a clear and understandable presentation in a friendly, likeable, and professional manner. I am now a new subscriber to your channel. Well done. I'm checking out your free download and if I like it as much as this video, I'll sign up for your VIP course.
its much easier to be orange peal free by proper gun set up . Adjusting air pressure and your fluid tip rate . takes some practice to lay it flat but it sure beats color sanding a buffing . Just an FYI
To achieve the air pressure correctly, we can adjust the air pressure control gauge and reading the number on it.
To achieve the width spread correctly, we can adjust the spreader adjustment valve and measure how width it is (by inch or cm).
To achieve the correct distance between gun and the surfave, we can measure it (by inch or cm).
But how to achieve the correct fluid debit or velocity?
What is the best indication / direction in adjusting the fluid control and how to know if the volume of the fluid's spray is right and properly? (whether is too much or too little?)
Thanks man!
Good job teaching !!
Great tips. I've learned a lot with your videos.
Thanks, Mick! Hey, have you grabbed your free report yet? learnautobodyandpaint.com/free-autobody-manual
Nyc vedio ,keep it up
great video man! first video i actually finish the rest i saw were boring.. hey you have anything fixing/filling deep holes in clear coat after wet sanding and buffing!?
very helpful thanks bro,
No problem buddy! Check out our VIP program how it’s helped many people like you and get the ability to complete amazing DIY paint jobs from home on budget. www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/
Fantastic work information.
Great job.
Thanks
I think you meant to write "ambient temperature", my friend. Other than that, great video! Keep it up!
Very Well Explained!!!
Glad you liked it
Nice vid and clearly explained
thanks tony for this vidow u r great,, what activator and reducer i use for a temp of 22 degree thanks
Looks like you no what your talking about keep it up brother .
Know
This should apply for plastics and rubbers, right?
Nice job brother. You're a good teacher and I am going to subscribe to your cause so bring on some more good stuff. Do you have a separate site for question/answers? God Bless
Hey Tony, do you know any websites to get paint from and what kind of air compressor should i get. .Please Respond.
great video tony thanks brother
Thank you
Hi Tony I hope you doing well. I just wonder did you do any clip about what cause fisheye paint? Thanks
Excellent tutorial!
Thanks, Matthew. Hey have you grabbed FREE 85-Page Auto Body And Paint Manual yet? learnautobodyandpaint.com/free-autobody-manual.
Well done! This helped me a lot! Thank you!
+farmalmta Awesome glad it helped!
yo dude this was very helpful thanks
Thank you for this! I want to repaint over an orange peeled factory paint job. What kind of spray gun works the best? I have an old DeVillbiss bottom feeder which has worked pretty well in the past, but would like to try a new gun. Thanks!
Thanks you are great man
Thanks for your support! Really appreciate it!
6-10" depending on what kind of painting you are doing, blending, candy or basic etc...
Thanks Tony, great video's.
Great series, great content. I.m a hobbyist who's learned much from your videos!!
(psst: ambient)
Yeah I know lol :) Thanks
Hi tony was looking to know can I flat and buff single stage paint or 2k
Hey Tony I bought a single stage acrylic enamel. One it was cheap and two it saves me from putting clear coat on can you do a video on best tips for single stage enamel. It looks pretty good but I'm getting orange peel and I can wet sand and buff because the color is metallic electric blue
Very useful information
Great video man thx
Awesome and informative. Appreciate it
So learned for one so young ! 😉
If you color sand the base coat with like 1500 grit or 2000 Grit paper before clear coating would that minimize orange peel
Johnny! I have in-depth info on that in VIP! Check it out: www.learnautobodyandpaint.com/vip-offer/
thanks.
Hey what about op on single stage any way to fix
what psi do you recommend when using a hvlp gun?
Great video one question what causes tiger stripes in clear it also went on dry and rough. Thank you
Thank you for your videos.
Im painting fairings on a motorcycle, now the temps. im goint to be in are at about 50-70 degrees. which do you recommend.
Any suggestions for orange peel on polished headlights. I get orange peel after using kbs coating diamond clear coat from a can. Temperature was around 8celsius cold outside.
love your videos man👍👍
When I attempt to go to the web site, I get message stating that the SSL is not recognized.
Nice tips.
how soon after painting a car can you colour sand it...?? i learn alot from.your videos..
a day...
Thanks Tony I’m having bad orange peel using turbine system hvlp haven’t found solution yet
Great info!
Thanks!
Hi where can I buy ppg shop line form and how much is it
Thanks mate great video. You are the best...
thanks, man! Hey don't forget to grab your FREE 85-Page Auto Body And Paint Manual if you haven't: learnautobodyandpaint.com/free-autobody-manual
love your vids Braddah, I'm from the big island but live in Phoenix now, its cold like 60s but for a single stage paint job, is urethane better than acrylic enamel? and should I wait till it gets warmer for a med reducer?
great explanation, thank you
what kind of spray gun do you use.
would you sand down base coat before ,spraying the clearcoat on .