How to get an even coat of paint with spray cans
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- Hey guys! I’m Brad, and I make how-to videos. I do custom painting projects, guitar painting, airbrushing, spray can painting, wood working, and a variety of other finishing work and tutorials. Please subscribe and check out my channel for more!
This video is meant to help those who are doing paint jobs with spray cans rather than paint guns. It is always best to use paint guns when trying to get an even coat of paint, particularly on a large surface. I hope this video will be useful to those who don't have access to such equipment.
This should hopefully answer some of the questions that arose pertaining to my video about painting guitars with spray cans as well.
The paints that I used in this video were both enamels and are made by rustoleum. The black is a semi-gloss. I recommend using matte black if you are intending to paint over it, particularly if you plan on waiting more than an hour or so. This will allow for better mechanical adhesion, although the paint should adhere chemically if you are using solvent based material.
Don't forget to ask your questions or submit video questions if you want to show me something.
Thanks for watching.
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The video is 4 years old and you are still replying to people. Thanks a million
+Gerry Adams Thanks for watching. I think there are still plenty of people wanting to learn this as they take on new projects. I'm happy to continue receiving comments on it and replying to them.
Brad's a good guy! His tips & tricks have helped me A LOT!
Finally got spray can (MNM3) for my R1. Gonna spray those scratches from last lowside. I've watched "few" tutorials how to paint with can and this is first which mentions difference for metallic colours. 👌🏻
6 years nkw
7 years now
I'm 68 and have been doing furniture refinishing for many years. I actually learned a couple of important tips from your video. Thank you......very informative.
Ok but stay away from kids
turned 69 two years ago eh? congrats man
@@kukkosoosi ?? This old man is thanking this man. Why you saying that is makes no sense.
@@pngCOATS hes projecting himself onto others 😮
"if your stroke is three inches,....don't take that in the weird way" fuck that made me laugh
Haha oops.
2p02 haha me too
me three haha
ikr
Hahaha
Thanks. I'm glad at least a couple people found that one funny. I added a subtle joke at the end of one of my other videos and nobody seems to have noticed.
With the way you showed the metallic, it gave a very good view of chasing the wet edge. Nice job.
Thank you. I’m glad that camera angle worked out.
"if your stroke is 3 inches, don't take that in a weird way" .... BAHHAA !! I am about to spray paint a toolbox pink for makeup .... . thanks for this helpful video...and the chuckle as well .... lol
You're welcome. I'm glad you got a laugh out of that. Don't forget to sand down the existing finish on your toolbox before you paint it.
Maybe you yourself could can do a video on how to apply an even coat of makeup : ) By the way it's been five years, how are you !
@@harrickvharrick3957 5 years..Oh my god, Lets see if he still replies.
I assumed that comment was directed at her haha. I haven’t got the foggiest clue how to apply an even coat of makeup.
@@BradAngove Hey there, Your video helped me a lot, Brad. It's amazing that you still replies to us after 5 years. Thanks a bunch.
This instruction is right on the money. After several horrid attempts, I watched this video (and following the advice) I was able to get a passable coat/paint job on a Stanley exterior metal door.
Bravo Brad!
Glad you found it helpful.
His biceps though...
U bi sex Paul
@The Anti Christ lol too funny!!!
Colby Dipsen LMFAO
@Colby Dipsen LMFAO!!
U need arms like that for 3 inch strokes...lol
Thank you so much for posting this video. 👍🏿
I used your method on hifi equipment that I'm refurbishing and my work came out so much better than my original test sprays.
Sending you & your family positive vibes 💫 from a viewer in the UK 🙌🏿
I’m glad to hear it worked well. Cheers.
I have been researching how to paint with rattle cans for a few weeks for a project I am working on. This was extremely helpful. Thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Here I am in 2023. FINALLY got to the cutting of rust off and welding the daily/project and this helped a BUNCH on prinering the daily/project Miata. For paint I’ve got a real gun. Thanks a million!
Glad I could help
9 years later and this is still top notch. :)
I'm starting to take on projects that involves painting objects. Took an auto body course in school years ago but this is what I needed to brush up on my 3in strokes.. loved this vid, very informative n slight humor man. Oh.. And also timeless. Thanks!
Glad you like it.
You're a great spray painter - I've used most every paint medium there is and I still find spray cans the most difficult to work with. Great job.
+Nick Doe Thank you Nick. I'm pretty useless with a paintbrush, but I've been using spray paint a long time.
Short, sweet and to the point. This is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for taking the time to put it out there.
Glad you found it helpful
I'm so glad you have these online. I'm going to have fun painting from now on! Thanks again..
Glad to hear it.
Thank you! This is exactly the sort of video I needed. I plan to spray paint our letterbox tomorrow as it no longer matches our newly painted house and figured a spray can was an easy way to do it... but I have NEVER used one haha! Very helpful tips, including the cleaning of the can tip. That never occurred to me. Awesome work!
Glad to hear you found it helpful.
Great video dude, thanks so much.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.
This tips were immensely helpful! Thanks for taking the time to share!
Thanks for watching.
By the time I turn to video tutorials, I'm pulling my hair out over a project. Thank you for giving all the details I've been looking for without making me feel like a moron in the process.
Glad I could help.
Glad I watched this video. I've never been quite able to get a really good finish with cans - would generally much rather use a roller, but I'll give it a go with these things in mind. Great video, thank you.
Glad I could help.
I like the fact you're demonstrating the two colors I need to use
+Tactical Derpy that's very fortuitous.
BTW, used your advice and turned out great
Thanks for your tips so much !! I have a forge and I have colleagues that laugh at the idea of coloring my knives but these tips will help me a lot !
Great video!
The painting sequence 5:30 onward is one of the most satisfying things I've ever seen
Actually very helpful. Thanks.
I guess my new bicep work out is shaking paint cans. Dude is jacked
THANKS ALOT!!! YOU REALLY HELPED ME!!! I USED TO HAVE A BAD BLOTCHING PROBLEM, BUT NOT NOW!
I'm glad I was able to help.
Hi Brad, another great video for us inexperienced folk! Thank you for another very informative video, you are a very good instructor as you describe why the things that happen which makes your videos the most informative. Keep up the great work! I look forward to future videos!
Thank you Jeff
Thanks Brad very helpful tips.
You're welcome. I'm glad they were useful.
Another thing that will help with getting an even coat over a large area is first make sure it's not windy and second the temperature. If it's colder then it helps with keeping a wet edge longer however that means you have to wait longer between coats so patience is key.
thanks for the help I really enjoyed this as I am making a business about scooters like refurbishments, repairs, resprays etc etc. thumbs up!
I'm glad you found it useful.
Thank you. I hope it was helpful.
6 inch strokes. I always have a great finish. lol
I'm not going to ask you what you spray...
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Hahahha.. wonder how many went to that comment after he pointed it out 😄 👍 I wasn't even thinking that until he said don't take it in a wierd way. Bahahah.. people have sick minds lol. I'm a girl so my stroke sucks. Take that any way you want bahaha. Joke a.
@@1finnigin I like the way you think lol 😂
heh, 3 inch stroke.
Lol that's all I got out of the video! 😂😂
Q_Q It's not a joke if it's true.
Thanks! Not having the money to have a professional paint job doesn't mean we are lazy or want to drive a rust bucket. I'm really gratefully for your time & thoughtfulness!
I was hurt @ wk. & after surgery & days in the hospital I was forced to retire & pretty much screwed!
Sounds like you should perhaps consider retaining litigation counsel.
Thank you for your painting tutorials they are very helpful as I was planning to do a home project on a guitar I sent your sandblast video and a couple others thanks again
"If you're stroke is 3 inches" 😂😂😂 I caught it once you said dont take that in a weird way lol
3inch stroke......
Thank you sooo much, I just learned how to avoid splotches and an uneven finish. I will practice my technique before I start redoing some furniture!
I hope it goes well for you.
Thanks to you, I finished a project, spray painting for the first time and was relatively successful :)
Glad to hear it.
Yea I used the metallic paint, tried to do a search of it on youtube and couldn't find any demonstrations. Not untill I was done with my project NOW I found this video lol
Wish you would have put "Metallic Blue" Somewhere in the description or title. Would have been easy to find this video :)
The metallic color usually never resembles the cap so I was taking a gamble when I selected this color. I was happy :).. Cool looking blue, but wish I saw this video before.
This metallic blue takes a lot more patience but I like it because it's like satin/flash black the way it dries. But damn it takes a lot more paint because like you said "It's partially transparent"
Thanks fr the video
+Mochaka Boom I'm glad you like the video. That's for letting me know about searching it. I will add that to the tags for posterity.
Trump 2020 👌🏻
"If your stroke is 3 inches dont take tht in a weird way" 😭🤣🤣🤣 im deaddds
Thanks, Brad! This was helpful. I’m ready to tackle my project tomorrow.
I hope it goes well for you.
Brad, Brad. It’s been 8 years, you still like and comment. That’s commitment. 🤯
Doing my best here George haha.
Remember to clear your tip guys if you plan going back in later.
Great video Brad, btw whats your work out regimen?
+Max Jerome Back when I did this video I was probably just playing rugby and maybe doing some bodyweight/calisthenics training.
Nice! I' do play rugby (left wing) but I'll try the calisthenics
I also play left wing haha.
+Max Jerome Overlapping 3" strokes
You just helped me rescue my dodgy painting of a pair of bi-fold metal closet doors. Practice makes perfect and you look well practiced.
I’ve spent a fair bit of time with a spray can in my hand haha.
Thanks for putting this out there. Helpful for my first time using a spray paint can.
alexp247365 I'm glad you found it useful. You're welcome.
maaan...the muscles
Lots of shaking paint cans.
Brad Angove "Shaking"... "Paint cans".... Couldn't resist. Anywho, your videos have helped a ton with a whole plethora of different projects I've been working on. Thank you so much.
You're welcome. I'm glad you've found them useful.
Brad would your please do your next video shirtless?
I already have a shirtless video. I was a bit scrawny in it haha, but it's there.
Brad Angove Oh wow really? Which video is it? Thanks man!
Did you find what you were looking for haha?
Still working on that one haha.
My first attempt looks okay in the low light, but very pleasing in brighter light. I'm pleased with it. Your tips helped! Thank you
I’m glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
I'm repainting my table with spray paint. This has been pretty helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome. I hope your table turns out well.
what do you paint on
I'm painting on dibond in this video.
Brad Angove thx
You're welcome.
great video...here is a complete guide for painting with spray cans...
1.SURFACE PREPARATION
surface preparation is almost 50% of the paint job...any paint job...and why is that??BECAUSE PAINT THICKNESS CAN NOT HIDE ANY MAJOR OR EVEN MARGINAL SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS...
a.if your surface is in really good condition proceed to light sanding and primer...
b.if its not then use filler or surfacer to give the proper smoothness and uniformity
2.PRIMER
primer not only gives the basecoat something to adhere to....it acts like an eraser for the previous paintjobs...now its like you have a totally blank white page to fill it with your drawings...!!
after you put the primer ...always sand the surface...use 400-600 grit sand paper...not under 400 cause its coarce..not above 600 cause the base coat will not adhere easily...i believe the best is the 600...CLEAN THE SURFACE VERY WELL BEFORE BASECOAT!!!
3.BASE COAT
when you use base coat follow the product instructions...PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE PRODUCT HAVE SPENT HOURS AND HOURS TO FIND THE CORRECT APPLICATION METHOD...AFTER ALL THEY WANT YOU TO ACHIEVE THE PERFECT RESULT AND BUY THE SAME PRODUCT NEXT TIME YOU WANT TO PAINT SOMETHING..if you dont know the 20 cm distance to keep from the object...stretch your fingers as far apart as you can and the distance between the thumb and the little finger should be your MINIMUM distance...
shake the can well for 2 minutes then spray on a test surace until you get a uniform spray pattern..
if you have a large flat surface use the ''spray gun'' method by overlaping its pass by 40% little less little more ....well maybe 40 is a bit too much....if you have a round or difficult object use the valve as a ''push on'' button giving little strokes...the ideal if u have a round object is to have a tray to turn it and keep the spray can steady...CAUSE EVERY TIME YOU RELEASE THE TRIGGER-VALVE AND MOVE TO A NEW POSITION YOUR EYES COULD EASILY MISS A SPOT THAT IS NOT COVERED
spray a fist very light and quick coat ...just to make the surface tacky ...and then 2 good coats...that is more than enough..wait 5-10 minutes between the coats or better follow the manufacturer instructions about time and spray pattern!!!
NEVER SAND BASE COAT!!!
4.CLEARCOAT
you can wait between basecoat and clearcoat or even leave it over night but you must protect the basecoat from dust and debris...because all that will be trapped in your clearcoat...just as the basecoat...a little light quick first application to become tacky and then 2 good heavy ones...the clearcoat is much more forgivable...avoid dripping because removing with a razor blade or other equipment is NOT as easy as it looks..!!!
and now you have the final result that is nowhere near the professional job in a workshop!!THE ATOMIZATION OF THE PARTICLES THAT A PROFFESIONAL GUN PROVIDES LIKE IWATA SATA DEVILBISS IS EXCEPTIONAL FOR PRODUCING A SMOOTH GLASS LIKE FINISH.....THE ANSWER TO THAT IS....WET SANDING BUFFING POLISHING...BUT FIRST LET IT DRY COMPLETELY FOR DAYS...NOT HOURS ESPECIALLY WITH THE ''USUAL'' CLEARCOAT SPRAY CANS ...a good indication is that most if not all the varnish odor-smell will be gone!!!
start wet sanding...with plain water or soapy water...soapy water JUST provides better lubrication and nothing more..sand in one direction although i havent noticed and major difference with the little circular ones..every method has advantages and disadvantages...if your paint job is fairly good start with 800-1000 all the way up to 2000 no need to go further...probably the best is 1000-1500-2000
try to produce a uniform haze all over the surface...
and now that you did it worse...its time for the buffing wheel or if the surface is small just a clean cloth and a buffing compound...if you go all the way up to 2000 GRIT DO NOT USE A COARCE BUFFING COMPOUND...use a medium or a fine....you dont need to use all three steps coarse ..medium..fine especially if you are not a pro cause you can damage your work easily with the coarse one!in fact use only fine compound for two reasons...
1.when you go all the way up to 2000 grit fine compound is descent enough to produce an almost flawless surface without visible marks even in black color and under lamp...
2.THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE IS THIS...THE CLEARCOAT VARNISH ON THE SPRAY CAN THAT YOU NORMALLY GET FROM THE HARDWARE STORES IS SOFT AND NOWHERE NEAR THE ROCK SOLID 2 PART CLEARCOAT WITH THE HARDENER...SO IT IS VERY EASY ESPECIALLY IF YOU USE A BUFFING WHEEL NOT A CLOTH TO PENETRATE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BASECOAT AND REALLY DESTROY YOUR WORK!!!
FINAL STEP...now you must have a really shiny piece that you are proud of...use some proper polishing compound and a clean rag and thats all...!!!
ALWAYS WEAR MASK AND ALL THE OTHER EQUIPMENT...I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL AND MY EXPERIENCE IS NOT SO GREAT.!!!!CHEE(R)S!!!
+GIANNIS LYMPEROPOYLOS not all spray cans are the same, so the same information and techniques don't apply to all of them. The coating method is consistent, but for example, in some cases you should sand the base coat.
sorry but I thought and STILL BELIEVE you should never sand the base coat if you apply it properly...the clearcoat acts like a magnifying lens and any sanding imperfections will be in the final product!!...but you are a pro so i believe you know what you are talking about...anyway...
i forgot to mention that if you DO NOTwant a high gloss or even a semi gloss finish.....
WITH MATTE PAINT AND MATTE CLEARCOAT-VARNISH...YOU REALLY DONT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING OF THE SANDING BUFFING...YOU WILL ACHIEVE ALMOST PERFECT RESULTS WITH MINIMUM EFFORT...THIS COMES FROM MY EXPERIENCE PAINTING 2 OBJECTS...ONE WAS A HELMET AND THE RESULTS WAS ''PRO QUALITY''!!!
and yes you are right about the cans but i mentioned it....follow the manufacturers guide....although from buying and testing experience...this method is about the same!!!
and always remember my golden rule on sanding....totally independently from the material you are sanding...metal wood plastic plexi...YOU CAN REMOVE ALL THE MATERIAL YOU WANT..EVEN LEAVING NOTHING TO WORK ON...BUT YOU CAN NOT ADD MATERIAL TO YOUR PIECE...OR AT LEAST IT IS VERY DIFFICULT...SO START UPSIDE DOWN...YOU THINK THAT 220 GRIT IS OK?START FROM 320 OR 400...IF THE WORKING PROGRESS IS TOO SLOW THEN YOU CAN MOVE DOWN TO 280-220....AND ALL THE WAY UP TO YOUR PREFERENCE....!!!!
Other tips, get your own youtube channel. Why in the world do people come on someone's youtube channel and start spouting their own stuff? Giannis, open a youtube channel and if you're that good, we'll all check out your info.
8 years later and it is helping me! Thank you!
Glad to hear it.
Hey Brad this video was VERY helpful for me! Im going to paint two of my basses with a metallic finish and this gave me a good idea on how to do it! Thanks alot!
mrFatalDemize You're welcome. I hope it goes well for you.
i find it hard to focus. he's gorgeous
+Tara Jackson I guess you'll just have to watch it more than once.
Brad Angove lol, I guess so!
+Zac Pini None of that judgmental bullshit here please.
+Zac Pini So, that didn't make sense. I think you might be missing some words there champ.
Regardless, I suggest you leave it there. Remember, this is my page, and I'm not in the mood for ignorance and idiocy right now.
Oh, this is great. TH-cam just automatically muted you haha. I didn't even have to do anything. I guess I must have checked off the loser filter and forgotten about it.
Feel free to reply; just note that it won't show up haha. You might be better off sending me a direct message; my mood has changed and now I feel like laughing at you for a while, so hit me up.
Wear a mask people......
+Cloud Strife unlike you he cares about people
Mario Vargas I'm a very caring person.
+Cloud Strife ok :)
You're not my mom >:(
It's bad for your lungs etc. You risk cancer and various other complications from prolonged exposure.
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Learn something new today thank you
It makes sense to push the wet forward before if you We’re pulling it back it would leave behind dry overspray... thank you 😊 I totally never thought of that when painting again thank you
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I watch your videos pretty often man. and I gotta sa Ive learnedd alot from you. thanks for takin the time out of your day to do this. much respect and thank you. \m/
Thanks for watching. I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful.
Awesome video. You've broken it down into the basic elements. Made me a much better painter. I now can see how it relates to welding. Thanks.
Thanks for watching Ken. I'm glad you've found the video helpful.
You did really good with showing how to move the wet edge, it was pretty satisfying honestly.
I’m glad to hear it. I tried to make sure I had the camera angle set up for it.
Thanx for your time man!
Thanks for watching.
Great video my man. Very helpful. Nice guns.
Love all your videos ,,really helpful to us amateurs..keep them coming
Thank you; I certainly will.
WOW!!!! I'm the type of person that ALWAYS goes to youtube first. Never crossed my mind that metallic paints would be different..AND then came to youtube after the fact that I painted and OOPS! TO MY SURPRISE there you are with a video using the exact same DARN blue metallic paint! Aghhhh! Anywho..Thank you very much for the video! I'll try again. 😁
I hope it helps for the next one haha.
Thanks. I noticed my coats needed work and these tips really helped my technique.
I'm glad you found them useful.
This was great. I was doing some touch up on my airplane and messed it all up because of my stupidity. After learning from you I was able to correct my errors and do further spray painting on the horizontal stabilizer. Thanks so much!
Glad to hear it was helpful
Thanks so much for this video and all of your other videos. Informative and easy to understand
Thanks Tom
I see this is an older video, but very helpful. Beautiful finish work. Thank you so much for your time.
Thanks for watching.
Spotless. Digging that metallic blue!
Thanks. I'm glad you like the colour.
This was a great help thanks a lot 👍
Thank Brad. Excellent pointers on trusting the stroke. Well done!
Thank you sir.
Great info. Thanks!
Man that metalic blue...awesome
Great video Brad, thanks for the tips 👍🏻
Iam from Jordan, this video is useful
Thank you.
The blue showed well with walking the wet edge. good tips.
Thanks. Glad you like it.
Dude that was awesome!!
Great instructions, btw you're great at spraypainting... Thank you so much!
Thank you.
Thank you Brad this tutorial helped me a lot.
I’m glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks so much for answering my questions.now i gotta put the theory into practice .you make it look easy .but I know now that it isn't easy .thanks again brother.
Just try to practice the techniques a bit before you use them on your actual project. You're right; it's not always as easy as it looks, but the skills aren't difficult to develop with a little practice.
Thanks for the tutorial
My man is JACKED btw
I have a lot of trouble spray painting this video helped me a lot thc a million bro
Glad I could help.
this was really helpful, great video!
Thanks for the tips its really genuine
great tips man. thank you.
Great Job!!! I realized I was leaving too many dry spots. Thanks
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
Good job explaining it will help me when I paint my cars grill.
I hope it goes well for you.
Thanks for your idea it's really working ✌
Glad to hear it.
Loved the can care at the end. Nice one!
+Saige-Maree Collinson Thank you.
Hi Brad, Thanks a lot for your great video, I learned a lot and it's really helpful. Mike/ Canada
Thanks for watching Mike.
Thanks a lot Brad. That helped a lot.
+Aindrila Ray You're welcome. I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
this is exactly the video I was looking for, thank you!
You're quite welcome.
Wish I would've watched this video years ago. I was never pushing the wet bead up consistently until I figured it out on my own just this past Saturday. But this video explained why I got some rough areas, now it makes sense after watching this. Also the tip of having it 50% on the next pass. My current project is a metallic so like you mentioned it's not as forgiving. I have some rough areas still but I'm not sanding them down, I'm hoping the clear will fill them up, I'll find out thos weekend. Thanks again!
I hope it goes well for you.
You basically painted my motorcycle for me 🏍️ massively underrated channel 👊🏻
Glad I could help
Your vids are helpful. Thanks!
+ogenmatic You're welcome.
Definitely got a lot of info from this video. Will be using what I learned here in a model kit project that i'll be working on.
+Nendogamer I'm glad you found it useful. Keep in mind that it's easy to build up too much paint on small surfaces and create runs.
Helped heaps, thanks.
Glad to hear it. Thank you.
Absolutely exquisite form, I'm confident in saying you are a true role model for my generation
Wow, that’s a massive compliment. Thank you.