I've been doing this job for the better part of 30 years but I haven't painted in like 4 so I watched this video for a quick brush up and I gotta tell ya it's been a tremendous help. Thank you.

I just painted an Altima door as well (blue metallic), and your tips helped it come out looking great. Thanks so much for all the detail you go into with your video. I am a DIY'er when it comes to this stuff and I had an autobody shop mix up a can and I bought clear coat. Even with just a spray can (Vs your professional set up) it turned out much better than I ever thought it would. Very helpful! Thanks for your tips!

Good news, I shot video for it today. Did it with a slightly tinted (black/blue) clear, they looked awesome, hope to have the video up this weekend!

As total layman I'm impressed what it takes to re-paint a car. I was always wondering how you guys pulled it off - thanks for the info!

A nice bold approach to how you spray your base. I wonder about some of the comments here about tiger striping, which some posters think you'll get by the criss cross angles of your base application. Are they not aware that if your gun is clean, your spray pressure is constant , your paint is reduced properly, and your technique is solid, you could spray a X across a silver hood and not see it later.

i think when you apply is a wet bed "Unpigmented Base coat" between blend Coats it create's a more noticeble Color Blend because your blending in different layers of paint which becomes more noticible by creating a Holograph Effect as the layers deepen. Its a skill i find that is perfected in a lifetime and not many master and you have it. Too many factors here. i think the best approach to this repair is to paint the entire side of the car, blend color under the tailights where the shape hides the repair and do a full panel Clear to the edge of the panel. but on the otherside it depends on how good of shape the next adjacent panel is.. if the Clear coat is mint then you can scuff it out in under an hour professionally. i say scuff as oppossed to sand because color is one thing and finish matching is another very well done video. i like to say you can only see one angle of the car at a time.

ive been painting cars full time for six years now and the way your putting on base coat looks like u have no gun control and u didn't even technique/carpet coat b4 you cleared it always a must with metallics and pearls even if you are one of the paint gods

Hey thanks, I really don't have any much experience with PPG. Best advice I can give is look at the tech sheet and make sure your equipment specs match what the paint is calling for. Pressure sounds high for an LPH400 though.

Hey, thanks! I prefer the way the Glasurit clears spray, there is definitely some nice RM ones but I think it was more anytime I asked my rep about a clear recommendation he'd more often suggest Glasurit. I just started spraying them and really liked them, cost is around the same as RM too....a small fortune none-the-less..lol

thank you for taking the time to teach those seeking to further their knowledge in refinishing

its an altima i believe but great job. I liked that blending technique, never though on doing it that way, Ive never taken any formal classes and always open to learning new technique and this was a great one. and looking forward to geting more technique. Thanx

I'm in a town of 140,000 , just outside of Toronto, Ontario. PPG & Dupont are pretty popular here also, S & W tail behind them all a bit.

hi jimmy I think you are great at what you do best , you also explain what it is that you used on a job that you have previously done , what materials you had used on that particular job ithnk you are really great at what you do

Enjoy your work. my 1st time painting. tried to blend repair of 4 inch area to 10 inch area on the lower door. have spray can "bright silver metallic. some it a bit patchy. blend color looks brighter then rest of car. will clear coating it tone the color down a bit? i wet sanded it and then based it again. still same brighter look. i don't have money for a pro to paint. suggestions?

3M PPS cups nice I used to use them back when I was painting cars and bikes boats what ever came along 23 years painting was enough for me gave it away 5 years ago change of career to Audio visual home theatre designer installer . Nice vid mate cheers..

I have a couple of questions. I have been painting for a living for about 3 years full time and still have a hard time with light silvers and golds. Every painter I speak to paints differently. My question is, in your video, how many turns out is your material knob, your fan, and what psi? Also what size tip in your gun?

that wet bed stuff is kind of like intercoat clear for solvent base. I have used that to fill some blend scratches before. Intercoat clear. or Base clear

I like your job mate short and sweet i am a painter and i know what you did is right ,well everyone got there own way of doing things ( example all 5 fingers are not same ) so you cant please the whole world with your life , No one can. Just do what's right for you, Everyone else will eventually find someone else to nit-pick .

Very good narration. Clear and to the point

wow that came out really well. I just got my car painted and its the same bronze color as that one, the only problem, is that the new paint came out a little darker than the old one and you can really tell when you see it as the sun shines right on it. Was that because the painter did a poor job of blending? or was it because they just used a color that was darker? They painted my car from where you painted that altima, quarter panel and rear door.

I do bodywork for a livin In montreal qc canada .. ur vids helps alot thanks

your very professional--great diction-concise and to the point-just like your work-Thanks

Tuff color to match. Turned out great, if it were my car I'd have been very happy.

Years ago we use to put down a coat of "Sticky Thinners" before the basecoat. Which was just over thinned lacquer. Then blend in. Nice technique though. 👍

Good job... I just didn't understand your pattern when you were spraying the base coat

Dear friend I want you to indicate what steps from start to finish in order to know how to work from the beginning and thank you for your efforts made to our education.

Just a suggestion when applying base. Apply it to both panels as if one panel. So you get and even metallic application.

you can and should add a flex additive to primer also SEM sells flexible primers for bumpers and other automotive plastics however base coat does not require it only clear coat

I have not had the chance but I've heard good things!

When using a wet bed let alone multiple wet bed coats don't you find the panel becomes darker/richer than the adjacent panel after clear? Especially on light metallics

It is on my list, hopefully I can get it out soon. Thanks!

I've used the regular Tekna Pro, it's a great gun!

Even if this takes hours it sure saves you lots of money...where do you think is the best place to find paint that's already mixed with paint code? And what kind of clear coat do you recommend for a silver BMW? Thank You!!!

Yes the blend area's get sanded with 1200 or finer paper and/or a scotchpad.

I usually use my Sata RP. I've got a pair of Devilbiss Tekna guns I sometimes use too.. Still have my Iwata W400 but it collects dust for the most part.

Our Shops a Fix Auto and were contractually obligated to switch to Dupont once our BASF contract is done, in 1 year aprox.

ps haters have to hate or correct not usually with my 37 years painting . thanks for sharing. u never quit learning if you wish.

Question: What's exactly the wet coat and orientation coat made of?? ..my understanding is some kind of a clear base but am not so sure...thanks in advance

Thanks very much for the video and explaining everything. So with metallics and pearls we don't wet sand before applying the clear is that correct?

I was wondering, you do not have to do inside the door jambs? so many cars in the 60's and 70's , man you would get a sandpaper like over spray, depending on the car , the color or your angle, but to just paint with out checking . amazing! one other thing, was that a shadow on the last footage? quarter looked darker?

could you please tell me what are the different kinds of paint you use starting from the raw metal (after applying car silicone)

Thanks for the video, I'm giving metallic painting a shot today, I'd just like to ask if I should wet and dry the primer down to a smooth finish our should I leave the orange peel affect?

only if you are polishing out dirt or anything out of the clearcoat.

Besides cleaning and degreasing the entire exposed area, did you have to sand the area where the new paint blended with the old paint?

I have been painting Cars and Boats for almost 40 years, but still I want to watch others ,hoping I might learn more.WHY?WHY? have I always been so interested in Painting.GOD HELP ME,hehehehehehehehe.

I have damage on rear quarter panel and bumper, both will be repaired and painted, is it required and recommended to blend with rear trunk and rear door. My shop tells me they will be blending, insurance company is getting me run around. Insurance company tells me to rope off rear quarter panel window rather than removing to proper painting.

I recently did a Toyota Yaris which is silver- code 1e7 and had to paint both doors and blend into both quarter panels, the base appeared to me as if it went on well and covered well, i put about 3 solid coats on after i coated the primed areas. I was happy with how the base looked, it went on smooth, no mottle no streaking or anything. I put the clear on, 3 coats of clear and then i noticed the both the doors had major streaking in them, it has never happened to me before, I'm not sure what caused it?? it was a cheaper than normal base coat which might have been the culprit

nice one jim, one question your choice of clear was glasurit a great clear we all know but to keep with a system the RM clear may have been the choice, is the glasurit just a personal choice. keep the vids comming they are great

Good job 👍 I have been spraying for a long time but never used the water base yet, how is it for dry time and workability

Do you tac off inbetween coats and before you clear? thanks.

Nice job thanks man please let me know for blend simple colour ( black) do I need for blend use water code ( waterborne) or no

standoblu waterborne has to be sprayed with the wrist rolling technique.looks crazy but works for certain paint companies

What is this you've inflicted after the base color is it? Is it something like fix base from Max Mayer?

good video, explained with enough detail

Hi there did you get the blending clear in your mixing scheme or did you have to buy seperate, of so which waterborne blending clear do you use?

looks good... nice video. you should be using a fresh air respirator though.

On most auto paint videos, I see the bumper covers sprayed at the same time as the body. Is a flex agent needed ? Is the entire car being painted with paint that has flex agent added ? Also, is flex agent added to primer, base and clear coat ? If not, what stage gets the flex agent ? Thanks

How many bar/psi did you used on third base coat? Thanks!

do you keep your psi the same or do you have to ramp up psi and hold back gun? also what do you do if you are getting tiger stripes on a hood when painting metalic paints. sata jet rp3000 1.2 tip base

Always nice to get an extra blend panel when ya can

Nice job 👍 please let me know for blend any colours can I use waterborne thanks 🙏

when blending did you have to sand the side of the car you where painting or do you paint right over ?

Hey, I am looking to repair some rust spots on the box of my truck. I do not have a spray gun so hoping to use a spray can (paint, primer and clear). I need to blend it in though as I don't want to paint the entire side of the box. Is this possible using the spray cans? If so, do I use the same techniques as in the video? Thanks!

nice job u make it look so easy

I have one doubt sir , color applying befor which product apply

Also wanted to mention have a great technique!

Got any de-nib vids or tips??? what paper do you use??? 1500- 2000??? what brand of buff and or polish do you use???. im a professional spray painter from Sydney Australia. We use Farecla here. And a g mop with g6 followed by g10...

good work , I would love to be able to do that ...thanks for making videos

what kind of gun are you using to spray waterborne and the air pressuse? by the way this a very helpful vid,thanks.

Does it have to be an specific clear to blend or can I be any clear the one I use is medallon

Great video Jimmo.... You make it lok too easy!

Great vids jimmi! What product would you recommend for an orientation coat if you were using solvent basecoat? Having problems with light colours and end up with a slight mottle effect, Thanks

hi I'm using chromabase base coat I want to find out where do I buy that wet bad product can you use the same binder that you use for the paint

So the clear coat goes when your done painting it ????

and i can still see the line of the prime on the door. i really want to see how it looks in the sun and how it looks to the front door

What was the first thing you used? Was it regular clear coat to avoid Applying the wet base on dry surface??

why don't you apply the blending agent (blending orientation) on the rear panel?

the paint is water base you can paint 2k clear still wet and put water base on it. thanks

magnificent job

o que é blend metallic? qual a sua composição?

Hey, I'm about to repaint my car in VW Toffee brown (L8HZ) which has some pearl in it. If I need to do repairs in the future, is there any real difference in the process to a plain metallic? The paint shop offered me a similar, non-pearl colour which I'm considering instead. Thanks!

Great tips, enjoyed the vid

would it be a good idea to tack in between coats or no?? i dont but when i clear i get this gritty look on my blend edges so i feel like if i tack that off the finish would look much better but am afraid to do it and not know if it ll move the metalics or not

...Did my eyes deceive me...I know I'm getting on a bit...but, it looked to me as though he painted the entire panel...not a blend in at all.?

how did that blend turn out as far as matching the bumper or did you have the bumper off the car?

great job

dont really know why you have 89 dislikes...smh! good job.. bro! im a painter my self..

Hi, Have you tried painting with heated nitrogen as a propellant?

Great job- I did learn something new-Thank you

I don't have it anymore...I think I used to run it around 25-27 psi

Thanks man! Appreciate it.

After all that paint ,do you have to wet sand it ?

hello wonderful !!! What you start with a thinner fitting at the beginning..

Hi mate i did resprwy my fender and now it looks darker then doors? Any advise?

are you doing waterborne I don't understand why you even started your blend please explain

Thxs for the reply if you dont mind me asking what are you using now thxs again

hi sir i wanna ask u about spray gun HVLP and LVLP which one easy to use?

Very helpful and instructive.

Do you actually need to stand all around your blending parts? If you need to, with what? 1200 grit?

need to spray at about 2 bars or 20-22 psi for final blend.