Transform your van with RAPTOR paint | Durable and easy to apply | Adventure van

This video provides a quick overview on how to make your van conversion look rugged and adventurous using Raptor paint. It is a durable textured paint often used in truck beds that will also protect your van.
Here we have used it to create a black skirt for an adventurous look but you could use it on the whole van to change the colour (and also an easy way to cover scratches and minor bodywork imperfections)!
It is easy to apply and just requires thorough preparation. We sprayed it on, but you can also use a roller or paint brush. Each gives a different amount of texture.
MATERIAL LIST
- Raptor 1L bottles (x10) - amzn.to/46Dm3Tn
- Raptor spray can - amzn.to/3s2F0Qo
- Schutz Gun - amzn.to/3Fr4Iks
- Regulator - amzn.to/3FqwDB5
- Air compressor - amzn.to/3tH3Llu
- Tack Cloths - amzn.to/46T3sCm
- 48mm Masking Tape - amzn.to/45A3FcN
- 9mm blue fine line tape - amzn.to/3MbgRxA
- 36" Masking Paper roll - amzn.to/3FsBtO8
- Masking Plastic - amzn.to/3FqwopF
- Panel Wipe - amzn.to/3QqK7mD
- Scotch brite - amzn.to/404zwkt
- Plastic Trim tool - amzn.to/406V93H
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[@katarnold885]

It makes such a difference to the look of the van, such an improvement

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks it does doesn’t it!

[@KingRolandTheFirst]

Thanks for the informative video guys. The detail involved in your conversions is unreal.

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks so much

[@MrBerty01]

Really insightful video! Another quality finish by VLC!

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks so much

[@latentgoods4837]

Love this!

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thank you

[@jackarnold87]

Love it. Looking good as always!

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@azza1793]

Complete transformation 👍

[@danfilewood721]

Awsome, love it! Looks incredible!!!

[@danfilewood721]

You need a spray booth mate!

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@matth2493]

Really interesting guys!

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks!

[@rustyfrenchman]

We do love a crisp edge

[@vanlifeconversions]

Haha indeed

[@copa1856]

That looks really good! What a brilliant idea for off roading. The paint job on my van was ruined by kicked up stones from on coming traffic. 👌🏻

[@vanlifeconversions]

Great thanks, yes it helps to protect from that 👍

[@copa1856]

I have just googled it, as I have never heard of it before. It comes in different colours 🙌🏻 absolutely brilliant. I had a lilac skirt and white top. I would definitely consider this in my next van. ❤

[@marrick92]

Absolutely brilliant, thanks for sharing the process 👌

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks no problem!

[@Vandengils]

IT HAS LOOKED VERY VERY WELL, THE IMPRESSIVE CHANGE YOU GET IS AMAZING. IS ONE COAT OF PAINT ENOUGH?

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks so much, we did a couple of coats

[@UnderwaterCarp]

Nice work! I love it! So do you need to tape evrything again between layers?

[@vanlifeconversions]

We left the tape on each time

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

Did you not flat the original paint first?

[@charlescharles9755]

How much would something like this cost. Im not confident to do this myself. Looks great

[@allancamba4664]

Did you have to sand the white paint to prep it? What kind of prepping did you do before actually painting the raptor paint?

[@typhoon420]

Raptor
A. Volume - 3 parts RAPTOR - 1 part hardener - up to 10% color.
By weight
B. 100g RAPTOR - 30g hardener - up to 10g tint (3.5 oz RAPTOR - 1 oz hardener - up to 0.35 oz tint).
Refer to online TDS sheet for additional quantities.
C. 28 oz. RAPTOR (1 bottle) - 8.4 oz hardener - 3 oz tint.
RAPTOR can be reduced up to 20%. When reducing RAPTOR, use a urethane based reducer.

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks for the comment

[@Jimmacdonald109]

Hi is this something you could do for us ?

[@vanlifeconversions]

Hi unfortunately we don't have capacity at the moment, we only do full conversions

[@pau1phi11ips]

​@@vanlifeconversionsshame, I was going to ask the same question. Awesome job dude.

[@richardsracingmad]

“Want me to paint the exterior of your van with Floor Paint?”…..”err, no thanks!”
“Want me to paint the exterior of your van with Raptor Paint?”……”wow, yes please!”
It’s the same thing…….😂

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thanks for your comment

[@typhoon420]

10 bottle of raptor paint not enough you should use 100 litre 😂😂😂 it’s just a bullshit 4 litre kit more than enough

[@vanpuravida]

Yes really great results 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🚐💚.

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@magoo402]

Who does this here in usa

[@matth2493]

Really interesting guys!

[@vanlifeconversions]

Thank you!