Applying Epoxy Primer in ONE NIGHT - Eastwood OptiFlow

Applying Epoxy Primer in ONE NIGHT - Eastwood OptiFlow - 1965 Ford Falcon

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3 жыл бұрын

This week we're finally getting Carl in his first coats of epoxy primer, and we're ROLLING the primer on using Eastwood's OptiFlow. We'll be doing two more stages of priming and lots of sanding in between, but for now it's great to have Carl in epoxy. Also, before we got started priming, we got to have a brand new adventure, removing the front and rear windshields.
And I have to admit, it was fun to feel a little like ‪@EvanAndKatelyn‬ when I was mixing my 1:1 epoxy for the first time. They're some of my favorite KZfaqrs and I love it every time they mix resin!
Special thank you to ‪@eastwoodco‬ for providing the Optiflow roll-on primer system. I'm really impressed with how the epoxy rolled on, and I'm looking forward to see how the rest of the priming stages go!
Products used:
Eastwood PRE Painting Prep:
www.eastwood.com/low-voc-pre-...
Eastwood OptiFlow:
www.eastwood.com/eastwood-ult...
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@davidcoudriet8439 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting to see somebody test that roll on primer. Thanks again for saving an old 4 door Falcon.

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try my best! Thank you!!

@centralscrutinizer76 22 күн бұрын

Great video,glad I found the channel

@eastwoodco 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work El, loving the progress!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and thank you for all of your support from the very beginning!!!

@yurimodin7333 3 жыл бұрын

I am a long time spray gun guy but that actually looked pretty good......now if you can do a roll on for the paint too.

@willhooker9567 3 жыл бұрын

Sick! I love falcons, especially early 60’s ones.

@denisgauthier3410 3 жыл бұрын

What an excellent job, I’m very impressed for your first time out doing this. Brings back memories of helping my brother prime and paint by hand his 1963 Ford falcon way back in 1975. Can’t wait to see the final product, what an incredible team you are, you both should be very very proud :-)

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and that's such a cool story about you and your brother!

@67Stang 3 жыл бұрын

Good work. Never heard of roll-on primer for a car. Learn something new every day.

@nitrofish1974 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job 👏 👍 🙌 👌 😀

@ElliesGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@chandiaz7694 7 ай бұрын

I’m very happy about your work with your dad, it’s a shame not more girls take on those tasks. Keep up the great work!

@danielgallegos8869 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah Ellie! 👍🏻👍🏻

@docsoleguyrodshop3756 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good young lady!

@ElliesGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@drundub73 3 жыл бұрын

Nearly there , bet you can't wait to go cruising .

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

YES!!

@billdursa4724 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Ellie and dad. I always spray paint but even though I'm 66 I might try this way in the futura, Ha ha. Keep on going!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! In the Futura!!! 😂😂😂

@markhouck1671 3 жыл бұрын

Another great job well done!. Keep on working!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@Canadiancarguy1987 3 жыл бұрын

That Eastwood Primer kit looks pretty handy actually!!!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, we're really like it so far. Next we'll be sanding, doing some skimming with filler, and then doing another 2 coats of epoxy. Then we move on to urethane primer and then we get to paint!

@Canadiancarguy1987 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage right on nice work!!

@michaelreece458 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. Now you're all set to roll Interlux Brightside for your color finish.

@xacoupeguy 3 жыл бұрын

killer work guys!! big howdy from Australia!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hello in Australia!! Thanks for watching! I hope to be able to visit down there one day!!

@Brickington23 3 жыл бұрын

I really do have to applaud you for all the learning and work you’ve put into this car! I have a 65 Mustang and absolutely despise the thing because of how much work it requires so I’m selling it, as a 21 year old who works constantly I need a new car. Keep up the great work though!

@samuelrodriguez9673 3 жыл бұрын

The world needs more of this this is beautiful a dad and a daughter working together on a new car how beautiful is that keep it going girlfriend you're doing a hell of a job God bless your dad for hanging out with you that's awesome !!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for those kind words and for the encouragement!!

@martymartin7637 2 жыл бұрын

You have done an amazing job ive got a 1965 falcon and we love it

@mattharden2441 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great ! Carl is going to look awesome when done. 👍

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@DragPakMerc 3 жыл бұрын

You may have been a nervous first-timer, but simply by taking your time and following directions you did a better job than some seasoned professionals i've seen. Very impressive!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement!!

@steamy1225 3 жыл бұрын

That look very easy. I may try it my self on my truck instead of spraying it. NO over spray witch is the best part. Yes DO NOT rush the paint job, like you said : the hardest and most visible part of the job" and your restoration. A lot of sanding and re-priming is the hardest and most boring job but it pays off in the end when the paint is applied. The bugs can be removed once the primer is dry, just wipe them off. use 320 grit sand paper for the first sanding on the first coat of primer. maybe even on the second. Use 600 grit sand paper on the last coat of prime before paint to remove all scratches from any coarser sand paper used before. Also when using tack cloth don't push hard on the surface as you wipe it. You can leave the sticky residue on the paint/prime and it ca ruin your paint job. Just lightly wipe to get all dust and dirt to stick to it and removed from the car. Just my 2 cents. Great work and good luck. P.S. When reinstalling the front and rear windshields you might call a professional car window installer. You don't want any water leak in the car and they do it every day. I've done a lot of things on the cars over the years but that is not one of them and i will have a pro installer replace my cracked windshield in my truck.

@joepeltola52 3 жыл бұрын

Great job .

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@markhoff5205 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job!!!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@pascaljeske7307 3 жыл бұрын

Eastwood have very cool thinks Love it and nice Video ❤️👍👍❤️

@REVNUMANEWBERN 3 жыл бұрын

Looks REALLY GOOD, LOL, I rolled a old truck of mine years ago, just used the off the shelf Rustoleum, GREAT to see a young woman that ISN'T lazy !

@MrMarkpoole 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen some people roll on the final paint. It works,but there's a lot of sanding and buffing to make it good. I first saw Evan and Katelyn when they did a project with Alec Steele and I've watched them since then. They would probably make the whole car out of resin.

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr. Poole! Yes, we're tackling our own body work, but we'll definitely be partnering with a professional to get the painting done. Yes! Resin car!!

@mikeg9043 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you guys love it ! I never would’ve tried that myself I would call in the glass guy to do it good for you

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We'll see how it goes getting it back in. Ha.

@kurtludwig4783 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about using “opti flow’ thanks for seeing it used! Maybe some time before I get it but I saved this video so it will remind me to order it thru U

@OneMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Good job guys :)

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@andrewtikhonov6635 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@snakeboren4814 3 жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB SO FAR ELLIE.!!! MOST GIRLS UR AGE WUDNT B INTERESTED CAR RESTORATION!! ROCK ON EL!!!

@jacquelinechellis4036 2 жыл бұрын

I have spray primered a few cars the bugs dont matter and you will sand those things out. I like the roller plan also you could roll on more on lows it probably builds well also. Good work.

@kath121 3 жыл бұрын

I watch Evan and Katelyn!!! Love them! 😍

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! They're so great!

@kath121 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage yes, and I'm crafty and mechanical, thus the love of both of your channels. 😁👍

@davidzornes6863 3 жыл бұрын

They make a spray on filler . for a thin skim coat for block sanding.

@falconeer99 3 жыл бұрын

I'll see you guys next time at Falcon Nationals!

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

See you then!

@Duaneoca 3 жыл бұрын

I totally get the Evan and Katelyn reference. There has to be a decent overlap between the maker and car communities.

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Right?!

@garywilliams7861 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of using a roller 5 years ago!!.....guess it wasn't that crazy of an idea...... Looks like I might try some of this???

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

We're liking it so far. More videos to come!

@clivematthew-wilson2491 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are great. It was nice of Eastwood to supply that primer kit. But, if you had been paying for the primer kit yourselves, for not much more you could have bought a compressor, spray gun and some epoxy primer. And you could spray the whole car in 20 minutes and the primer would be hard the next day. Just a thought for next time. Like I said, you guys are great. I especially like that you gave your Falcon a name :)

@ronskopitz2360 Жыл бұрын

I see the kit with the urethane primer online for around $500, which wouldn’t even buy a compressor capable of spraying paint well, plus drier, hoses, gun - and then also buying the paint. Plus the cleanup of the gun, etc. and the advantage to the roller of no overspray. For a DIY job, you’ve only got a few hours on the weekend to work on it anyway, so the 5-day wait isn’t a deal breaker, IMO. Gotta say I think the roller is the way to go!!

@bobsue3639 3 жыл бұрын

FYI - Next time, always pour with the spout on the upside of the can and it will pour out dripless every time. I'm restoring a 63 Futura and your tips and experiences are VERY helpful.. Good luck and say hi to Carl for me.

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

That's a GREAT TIP! We'll definitely do that next time. Thank you!!

@c50ge 9 ай бұрын

When pouring out of a 1 gallon can with a handle pour across the top, it will pour much cleaner and not run down your van.

@jeffdriver3000 3 жыл бұрын

Now that the windshield and back glass is out you can properly install the headliner

@jameslong1644 6 ай бұрын

How many coats did you use I am using this for a large sign so I'm not sure how many coats I actually need there will be very little if any sanding, how does it cover?

@davidzornes6863 3 жыл бұрын

use guitar string to cut out front and back glass...

@punktalley 2 жыл бұрын

Cut the inside rubber gasket off and easily push out.

@pigidly 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question. Ho was the smell in the garage after. While it was curing? Thinking of doing this in my garage but it’s below the bedrooms attached to my house. I’m worried about the smell going upstairs.

@ElliesGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That's a really good question and something that would have been good for us to address in the video. In a word, it is STRONG. Anytime we spray paint, especially with 2K paint or doing the OptiFlow, the fume smell would find its way into the entire first floor. Now, we don't have the best seal on our garage door, and I feel like if we put some effort into sealing it up that it would be a lot better, BUT to answer your question, yes the fumes are definitely there and if your garage door isn't sealed pretty well, then you'll probably need to open windows in your house (like we did). Hope that helps.

@pigidly 2 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage thanks 😊

@peterweiss762 3 жыл бұрын

First comment #garagegang

@Pops-wl3iy 3 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm very old school, use to stay on primer now we're rolling it on. I feel old😭😭

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

😀 Don't worry. We'll definitely still be spraying on the paint. 😃

@joepeltola52 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage You going to paint it or have it done.

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@joepeltola52 Good question! We're actually going to partner with a shop to have it done. We are working that out now, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to be in the booth and maybe even do a little spraying myself--even though that is really scary. Can't wait!!

@edwardmacias3464 3 жыл бұрын

PC l 2K epoxy primer and sealer can you use a roller on this type of material where can you find the rollers foam brushes Eddie

@sll-tt6bj 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know why company's call epoxy primer it is a sealer 2 k primer is what you block sand and guide coat to get ready for paint

@j.danaclark2166 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. Work with what you have and do the best you can. But if you get a chance to learn how to run a spray gun, take it. Spraying makes that job far easier once you know how.

@rajrammbbs 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the car was already done.

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

We've got A LOT left to do. 😉

@jarmen1105 3 жыл бұрын

Can you sand the epoxy primer? Are you adding another type of primer on top?

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the epoxy sands really nicely. We just finished sanding our first layers of epoxy on the hood and trunk lid, then we did body filler to low areas, sanded again, and just put on 2 more coats of epoxy. Soon we'll be doing that to the rest of the car. Then once it's all in it's second stage of epoxy, then we'll sand it again and put on 3 or 4 coats of urethane primer. Once we sand that, then we'll be ready for paint.

@jarmen1105 3 жыл бұрын

@@ElliesGarage Awesome. I’m redoing a bus and found the export was kind of shiny and plastic light so wasn’t sure I could sand like rattle can.

@ElliesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Next week's video will show us sanding down the first coats of epoxy, filling low spots, and then re-sealing with more epoxy layers. Just did the hood and trunk lid so far.