Yes, if I have a bare concrete floor, I definitely wet it down. My floors are epoxy under the paper we put down. Not ideal for water :)

Awesome. I've heard good things about the Black Widow. Good luck with the project!

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That's great. Same here in AZ. Especially now

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Thank you, I appreciate it!

Thank you! Probably Tuesday

soon, soon...

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I appreciate it!

Thank you!

Thanks for watching

Thank you, she's coming along nicely!

Thank you for your help!

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I may have used a sealer if I had small primed areas throughout the whole vehicle and more actual dent repairs/bodywork than I had. I don't seal often. Years ago when we were using primer with a lacquer thinner reduction, sealer served as a good barrier between the repaired areas and the basecoat. With today's 2k primers I feel that barrier is not really necessary in most cases. When using sealer, you need to lay it down perfectly before the color or you will be doing additional prep before that color is sprayed. So, 1 more potential challenge, especially if you are trying out a new gun like I was. If I was in a professional spray booth and this was a show car, I may have sealed it but it wasn't necessary with this project.

@@AZOverland2017 Thank you for your very informative reply. I am getting close to doing the real paint job after many iterations of primer and filler and sanding. I am using the PPG VP2050 combination sandable epoxy and high build primer. For the final paint using PPG sealer and DBC2000 base and a high build clear. I would be most grateful if you could please elaborate on what the function of the portable exhaust fans is in your setup? I am planning on not having perfect laydown on any coat and sanding to 600 in between everything and plenty of clear for final paint correction, but have heard different stories on whether ventilating the booth (in my case a garage) will lead to solvent popping. Thank you so much!

Thank you!

Glad it helped!

Thank you. I honestly didn't expect to be using the 2 nd gun or I would have had the disposable system set up for that one also.

I appreciate you and your support!

We are getting there. Thank you

Thanks for watching and your words🙏

I think it is a very good gun. Yes, you can do a full paint job with it but you have to pay attention to overlap and it will certainly be a slower process because fan pattern is smaller. I would definitely like more time with this gun to dial it in. Another gun to take into consideration is the AeroPro R500 amzn.to/3z0tyrA

@@AZOverland2017 Thanks, I dont do work for anyone expect my own vehicles, I am learning how to lay base coat /blend which can be a bit frustrating unless doing the whole vehicle which makes base coating much easier, my cars are all metallic too.. I can clear coat pretty well but my lighting sucks a bit so going to put in a few more lights. Cut and buff , cut and buff. I dont mind a small amount of orange peel actually, but the dry areas suck hence the need for better lighting.

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Thanks for watching and good luck with the '92. It's great you are teaching the kids to drive a manual. It's a lost art

​@@AZOverland2017 Yea, I take driving stick for granted, but remember being nervous taking my drivers test on it. Just finished with the 4runner. Turns out I had an older used 7" polisher, so just needed to pick up a microfiber bonnet cover for it yesterday at HF for $3. I used Ultimate Compound, Cleaning Wax, and some other wax polish in different places, not really finding one that was much better than the others. The only thing I would really suggest is draping 100% of the vehicle or other stuff that you aren't painting (I see a line on my hood where I had it covered and where I didn't, from the clear coat), fully prepping everywhere that you are going to paint/clearcoat (I should have sanded the edges a little more, and should have scuffed or removed wax further), and blend or soft filter at the edges of your area (both paint and clear). I probably hit 90-95%, which is fine on this 4runner and where the paint/clear is. But it wouldn't have taken that much more to hit 99%. Probably just a little more planning, and sanding up to a higher level beforehand. And HF only has up to 2000 grit sandpaper, whereas going to 2500 or 3000 would have helped even more when smoothing out the clear. I'll be getting some of that for my collection (amazon has assorted packs for cheap), and buying a nicer polisher. This was my first time ever using one, and it did the job decently, but a random orbital would be helpful and I could see using it once a year on each car with some compound or polish, and hand waxing the other times. If I could add a picture I would. She came out nice! I look forward to seeing your video on it. And while I don't have fancy spray guns, I might use one next time. It's always fun to use one of the spray guns, though I've yet to do anytime precision with them. This was a great experience, and now I know the possibilities and work involved with some of those vehicles out there with bad clear coats or paint.

Welcome mate! Sounds like you have everything you need. Just make sure you blow the garage out and wet the floor before painting. Tack all surfaces before 1st coat and between all basecoats. Unless you have something crazy that lands in the paint, you will be able to sand and polish it out nicely. Good luk!

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I did not have an issue with this compressor keeping up with the HVLP. You just need to keep an eye on the pressure at the gun with a regulator and you can adjust accordingly if it drops. I was right around 38 psi at the gun with the HVLP and about 22 with the LVLP. The compressor did kick on but never had an issue keeping air in the tank. I will however continue to look for a higher quality LVLP as I would like to be able to achieve the same results as the HVLP with the ability to have less overspray and use less material.

It was a basecoat/ clear coat. What made you think it was a single stage?

That's great. My Optima gun I bought I think in 1989 or 1990. Cost me $400 back then. It was well worth it. Everyone in the shop was still using siphon guns but the guy who taught me had this gravity feed and everyone though he was crazy. Turns out, he was ahead of his time.

I can't imagine what would fall into the paint. Wow

Use lacquer... Duplicolor Paint Shop brand. Don't know if it is available in every state, though.

@@cocarr1 I didn’t know lacquer was even a thing anymore? I remember way back in the day some of us street motor head dudes would see a paint job and someone would pipe up and say, “Hey, that’s so and so and his ride has 8 coats of red” or something along those lines.

@@cocarr1 Lacquer is garbage, much better off with a 2K product.

I haven't used the Porophis gun but am interested in trying it. I happen to love Garage Noise's channel. But keep in mind that when a channel recommends a product many times they earn a commission on that product. I am by no means saying that is the case with this, but I like to test these products out fully before I recommend something.

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Great idea!

@@AZOverland2017 Yep up front cost wasn';t "cheap" but the come back has saved me alot of money

Thank you. That is a great setup you have. If I did this more often I would certainly invest in exhaust fan/filter setups. When HVLP was just coming on in the late 80's and early 90's I remember a rep from Sherwin Williams coming to our body shop on Long Island to demonstrate their turbine HVLP system. It was impressive back then but so expensive since it was not widely used and new to the market. Yes, PPE is extremely important in this profession

I did not have a problem. Yes, a slight pressure loss at the gun but if you pay attention to the gun regulator you can adjust there if need be. There was no problem with waiting for the compressor to fill with air. It kept up just fine.

I'll put the link below for the LVLP gun I used that should have it's specs. The HVLP gun I used I have no idea. I purchased it in probably 1989 or 1990. The compressor I used worked very well with both guns. Of course, a larger compressor would be better. amzn.to/4bQUSXF

There are many options available. I would go down to a local auto body supply store and see what line they carry and what information they can provide. They usually are available at different tiers so it depends on your budget. I use PPG paints for the most part. Single stage is a good choice for a garage job

It was dry enough to tack rag it. I run my finger along tape near a window to test it before I ready the next coat

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Sure. I had2 quarts made and I used probably just over 1 quart. Don't forget I was using a LVLP gun for basecoat which uses less material. If you are not using an LVLP you will use more, but I would say the 2 quarts is still plenty. If you are in complete primer (not just spots like I had) you will be 3 quarts - 1 gallon.

I shot my wheels and emblems with Hyperdip a few years ago. Loved it for that but wanted a light restoration factory finish for this project

I used USC 4225 slow reducer

Thank you. I've been working on a similar setup but I really like hearing about what is working well for others!

If I had a neighbor complain I would rethink it. I would either find a booth to rent or invest in some filtered exhaust fans. Pricey, but worth it. Good luck!

@@AZOverland2017 yes, I'm looking for a solution to this matter, right now I'm doing the body work and that is going to take a while because I don't work on the car daily. Most likely I will take it to a friend's paint shop to paint it there, thank you for the advice. 👍

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I got the white at a local auto body supply store. It is made by PPG called Omni. It is the original white from the factory for the 1991 4Runner

I believe I used just over 1 quart of base and approximately 2/3rds of the gallon of clear.

Yes, I made a kill room for the most part 😀

Thank you. Gray is about 600. Not sure about the green

Wear nitrile gloves when you're wiping down the vehicle, otherwise you're just transferring the oils in your skin onto the cloth and when you flip the cloth over, it will have them get smeared onto the panel you're trying to clean... I too live in AZ (in San Tan Valley)

@@randylakeman8586 thanks. good advice

@@randylakeman8586 Yes, I should have been. Thank you!

@@clarencemack4382 There are a lot of variables to consider. What kind of gun? Does your compressor have a quick recovery? What pressure do you spray at? With my particular setup, I was able to spray the entire car. The compressor kept up. Your going to need to get used to what you have and how to adjust pressures as you need to. If the compressor is good, then it's likely it will work

Thank you! Not sure what the future plans are for this guy just yet

Thank you. If I were to do this daily, as I did at 1 point, I would certainly take higher precautions for PPE. You raise valid points

I strongly considered that, believe me

@@AZOverland2017 it turned out really good man!

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I'll take a look at it. Thank you

The fan was wide open

I agree with the silicone. When I worked in a shop, we kept all spray lubricants in a completely different level. Brawls would almost take place if someone sprayed something in the air while we were getting ready to paint. I've never had an issue with air tool oil in my tools though. I was taught by the old timers in the shop to lubricate the tools and I have done so ever since.

​@@AZOverland2017the oil sprays out of the air tools, keep doing what your doing if you haven't had any problems, paint looked great

Yes, that is certainly a concern. We have a paint booth rental not too far from me that is actually reasonably priced. Try to look for one if you are concerned about painting at home. I would buy some filtered exhaust fans if this was done often.

I want to paint my truck as well, but was looking at an inflatable booth. Any thoughts?

@@SuperchiefApache I haven't used one but from the videos I've watched they seem very promising as long as you have the room to put it and enough space around the vehicle to work

@@AZOverland2017Just curious. What do rental booths cost roughly and for how long?

@@Gsxrtrix You are lucky if you can find one. They are not readily available. The guy out here rents for I believe $25/hr

I had 3 of my vehicles in my driveway less than 20 ft from that garage door without a problem. The LVLP gun produces very little overspray. The HVLP was a bit more but still not enough to travel that far

Actually an hvlp gun has no over spray at all!

Optima 800 but I don't think they make these guns anymore.

Nothing like doing 2 paint jobs, lol. I did my 1st paint job in my parents' garage in the mis 80's. Both the car and the garage were a mess!

I learned the hard way about that. However, if you have a solid weatherstrip seal and roll a damp beach towel at the foot of the door, you can certainly minimize that effect. Not perfectly, but I've made due with this highly technical method 😀

@@AZOverland2017 IT still will go up through the sheet rock , into the attic, going all through the house

Better than a skunk

@@pauly5678 Not relly ,as the Catalyst additive in the clear coat has Isocyanates and will kill you or give you severe respiratory problems, a skunk only smells bad!

I wish my ceilings were higher in this garage. My 1 car garage has nice high ceilings, but it's too narrow. I have the car lift in there

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If you are referring to the front, they are unbolted and pulled off the body panel, so no issue there. On the rears, if I happen to hit it with the 600, it wouldn't make a difference because they are being refinished (sanded) anyway. That being said, I have very good control over my tools either way and very confident what I' able to do. If I had any concerns, they would have been completely removed or masked as I did before paint.

I love the shape and body lines on the 2nd Gens. Yes those V6 3.0 head gaskets were a problem.

Dual Action sander. That's what we called it in every shop I've worked in

Thankfully, no. I shot it on a weekday in the middle of the day so most people are at work. I wouldn't have attempted this on a weekend. If I would to do more of this, I would certainly add some paint booth exhaust fan/filter setups.