The BEST Way to Paint Your Car on a Budget

The BEST Way to Paint Your Car on a Budget | DIY Campervan Paint Job

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Our trip across the US took a toll on our Sprinter's paint. So we decided to DIY a custom two-tone paint job using an electric spray gun.
We refreshed the van at only a fraction of the cost compared to taking it to a professional shop and couldn't be happier with the result. Despite the material shortages due to the pandemic, we were able to paint the whole van for less than $400 USD in just a couple weekends.
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@notwhereyouthink 2 жыл бұрын

The cheapest of cheap skates on KZfaq and they'll probably take this as a compliment. And every single bit of their build looks cheap and for that reason I wouldn't follow a single thing they advise. Super, super, stingy. I'm amazed they could even afford the paint.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Another super amazing comment by the talented Edward White! We hope that you would post build tutorials one day and show KZfaq how it's supposed to be done and not be another keyboard warrior who can't do anything well besides criticize other people from the sideline 😊. We're super glad you checked this video out!

@notwhereyouthink 2 жыл бұрын

@@IMEEMADE you clearly have no idea what I do but I know what you do and it's dreadful. And while that might sound harsh, the criticism is my response to the rubbish you guys are producing.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Wow another great response, Edward! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss another one of our dreadful videos!!

@christin1095 2 жыл бұрын

Man you are such a turd. All you're doing is making yourself look bad.

@BekoEkcz 2 жыл бұрын

@@notwhereyouthink grow up

@oldgadfly8398 2 жыл бұрын

I give you guys a lot of credit for your ingenuity and making this work. I think it is great that you can save a bit of money on something that is just for aesthetics and protecting the metal from rust. Thanks for sharing your solution.

@MamaMcCraziesandNem 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I appreciate you showing the good, the bad and the ugly. The van turned out very nice for your first time

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

@gatpannon2865 2 жыл бұрын

That looks really great!!! Thanks for taking the time to share your process and experience!!!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

yay thanks for watching! :)

@philipketchell8369 Жыл бұрын

You both did a great job on your van with a limited budget, it's your van and as long as you're pleased with the results that's all that matters...cheers from me UK.

@skainsie 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, love the way you tackled the paint job and the haters. Going to take the plunge on my van, posts like yours does give confidence 👍

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! As long as you take the time to enjoy the process, it can only come out perfect :)

@DesignCraftWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely thrilled to have seen the van in person! Can't wait to see it again with he fresh look!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

beep beep! thanks for saving our van during crisis so we can get it to this point! 😁👍

@Flyahead 11 ай бұрын

Pretty awesome guys. For old car you dedicated so much of your time. 👍

@accountingstepbystep2229 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What a transformation! Impressive. Most impressive. Thank you for another well done informative video!

@7dayservices495 2 жыл бұрын

That looks Great and I love the green. I'm planning on painting my 2007 GMC Savana and your video really helped me.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! glad to be of help. :) good luck with your paint job!

@titanjake8640 Жыл бұрын

I know I am late but allow me to say this is a very good video! you give DIYers like me the confidence and the $$ to save and smile with great results! you guys are so awesome! keep up the good content. blessings

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@hanjoni 2 жыл бұрын

Great job you two! This gives people like me ideas on how to start a project like this. Have fun.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much!

@WisdomInExperience 2 жыл бұрын

Great job guys !! You guys make it look so easy, I know its not. You both are a great team.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching and commenting! ☺️

@Radio4ManLeics 2 жыл бұрын

I like your style guys. Your patient attention to detail is very impressive!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@craigcinca 16 күн бұрын

Well done!

@fadyramaihi1975 4 ай бұрын

Excellent work guys perfect

@scubasteve5660 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing such a good video on this! Ive seen too many videos that missed the cheap and effective goal and i think you both nailed it! I have a 05 T1n 3500 and while it may be a Mercedes at its core, its body is rusty dented with scratches from brush in remote locations. So this video is exactly what im looking for!

@EthanCarterDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

That came out amazing!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ethan!! 🤙🎉

@ChiepShaguerre Ай бұрын

Probably the worst "conversion" I have seen:). Thankful and glad for videos and for people sharing it, and also for the fact that some people lack aesthetic knowledge. YT is full of super luxury builds and remakes, so its actually refreshing to see such a supercheap, non sensical "remake":). Thanks.

@dave633 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job, well done guys. It looks great.

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@channelcaher Жыл бұрын

A great van these very reliable I had one for work that was over 2 decades ago, great job on the van 👍😎

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

They definitely are the best! Thanks for watching!

@geraldpratt5252 6 ай бұрын

Awesome job!

@jackturtle131 2 ай бұрын

Awesome job guys

@cathlandemmanuel831 Жыл бұрын

Great job guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@charredhearts 2 жыл бұрын

I started doing self build camper vans 30 yrs ago,using a sponge roller in white to do a giant chocolate brown ups van,and rolled others,now these cheap electric sprayers are out now Im going to deffo use this/your method,no orange peel effect that you get with roller, 150 dollar to make the van fresh n clean is a no brainer,and quicker,smoother than brushes and rollers.you done a good job.spending 2-3k on pro- paint jobs is waste of money on old vans.well done :)

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@adv4good 2 жыл бұрын

Well done on that paint job. Its made me think about doing my own... This my first time watching your channel. Again, well done on the paint and video details. Enjoy

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

we hope you give it a try! thanks for watching!

@slaavichii1129 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet job you two. I'm about to do this to my Toyota HiAce. Thanks for the tips.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We love HiAces, we'd love to build one out someday!

@bkrgls 2 ай бұрын

Looks really good.

@lifegpt 2 ай бұрын

Looks great I use wagnor sprayer for furniture im thinking of doing my old jeep and this was just what i was looking for. I didnt consider putting in a hardner. I cant believe the finish you got off that gun.

@Andy-ue3dv Жыл бұрын

Great job you two. 👌🏻

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@brendanmaher8367 8 ай бұрын

Loved the video !!! Gonna look up electric sprayers now !!!

@eliasYC 5 ай бұрын

Well damn, gotta hand it to ya two! That came out better than even maaco especially using a turbine gun. I am inspired.

@LawrenceCamera 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@garagemonkeysan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Looks way better than roller or rattle can. 🙂👍 To new adventures! Mahalo for sharing!🐒

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Our original thought was to roller paint and then decided to pick up the electric spray gun and we're so glad we did because it came out way better than expected!

@davebauerart Жыл бұрын

Very cool seeing the process! Can’t believe I missed this one.

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Definitely was a fun process

@lanceorlt 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, I really like the mint color 👍

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@TheMydamaye Жыл бұрын

great video from you guys just shows that there is always a way when there a small budget we'll done

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@elsolitarioangelito Жыл бұрын

It looks really awesome paint job I'm a professional house painter now i want to paint one of my vans to go and paint houses. It really looks great, good job!!!

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@drivventodrumm1 Жыл бұрын

It's a lot of work and it came out nice. I need to do a promaster and this was perfect thank you

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@skullleader220 2 жыл бұрын

Great job

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching!!

@leeeverett8109 2 жыл бұрын

good job! 👍

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@scopex2749 2 жыл бұрын

Love the color! Great job. Ignore the haters - they are just sad lonely unloved little people who have no lives or ambition. ENJOY!!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Comments from awesome people like you are the reason we keep on making 😁😁

@remustrading Жыл бұрын

very nice !

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@64maxpower Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I would have thought the green would pull off with the tape

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joeblow1942 8 ай бұрын

Nice job! I didn’t know you could use a hardener with Rustoleum paint. Thanks!

@hhova29 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Love how the van turned out and the mint green is really cool as contrast. I need to buy a gun like this cause I don’t have an air compressor and my little hooptee needs a paint job. How’s the pain5 holding up?

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The paint is holding up great so far, the shine has definitely faded a bit, but I think if we had buffed and waxed it from time to time it would have lasted. Otherwise it still looks great!

@reconx67 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys I’m planning on painting my camper van this week and saw your video it was super helpful! I was wondering if you had a list of the paint and harder mixtures you used to help someone looking to do it themselves. Thanks for the help!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nico! We have a write up on our blog with the mixtures we used. imeemade.com/blog/how-to-paint-a-camper-van Have fun painting!

@mange2 2 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome paint job. Im still plucking up the courage to do mine. Can the rust oleum be used on bumpers?

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Yes you can paint the bumpers, I would recommend using a plastic adhesion promoter first before spraying the rustoleum.

@georgecormier601 2 жыл бұрын

Nice spray job.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@billgwilliam1263 Жыл бұрын

I think you did a really good job, it certainly looks much better. For myself I would have painted the recess that runs back from the top of the headlights in the same colour as the green base, athletically it would be a good look. Personally I have just started doing work with a similar sprayer and the finish is far superior to brush, roller or foam brushes. Once again, nice job!😊

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@friedhauchecorne1402 2 жыл бұрын

That easy! I will have to do mine as well ,Though quite some more work i suppose. The rust is appeared with the years...35 years on the road my van...

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely a bit of work but very manageable if you split up the tasks. But 35 years with your van is amazing!! Thanks for watching :)

@darekcituk491 2 жыл бұрын

not bad, looks fresh..

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Definitely came out better than we thought it would lol

@stephen579 19 күн бұрын

Great video, I am going to attempt spraying my 63 Morris Minor, although everyone I know is telling me it won't work.

@badr8b8t 7 ай бұрын

Wow guys. Just ordered paint sprayer. This is the content that I was looking for. Love the approach. Ignore the comments, haters gonna hate. Could you advise on the type of catalytic hardener?

@AndySteber Жыл бұрын

First off great job this is a great video. I am curious how the rustoleum paint has held up? Are you happy with the durability and finish of the rustoleoum ? Thanks

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s held up pretty great so far. The only downside is that the shine has worn down a bit so the finish is matte now.

@moochoopr9551 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic lol Given the amount of work needed, I don't think I'll ever do that lol

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I don’t blame you

@jameselloko6365 5 ай бұрын

@Imee made how did u fill the cup of sprayer the ratio doesn’t make little at time can someone else tell me if they don’t respond

@hankpb1 10 күн бұрын

did you do any cutting back or buffing

@DanielHerbert77 2 жыл бұрын

I was really hoping to see the entire van in that minty green color.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

That was our plan originally, but we saw another van that was painted all blue the day before we decided to paint and thought the two tone was a better choice!

@2Drezik 9 ай бұрын

Very nice work. I would like to see you restore a eg9 civic 😅👌

@juancardoza1918 4 ай бұрын

Good job kids

@pureonyx5090 7 ай бұрын

Great job 👏🏾 how is it holding up

@style0ner1 7 ай бұрын

What spray gum where u using???

@MrHavoc313 2 жыл бұрын

looks really good how does the paint handle to debris while driving?

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty great! We had a chance to drive down the coast a few days after the paint cured and no issues at all. The real test will be how long the finish lasts, but so far so good!

@markmd7571 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m painting my van I’m going to buy a paint in a professional paint shop because I’m going to use this tool. Do I need to add anything as into this Wagner spray gun I just put a paint and wash it out, clearly at the finish

@badr8b8t 7 ай бұрын

Wondering what to do to mitigate peeling etc using this method. Clear coat or lacquer? Any feedback welcome. No haters thanks lol

@SeanMather 2 жыл бұрын

I’m curious to hear how it’s holding up over time? It certainly looks good when freshly applied.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's holding up really well so far. Although the shine has significantly went away so it does look a bit matte now. It may have been able to keep the shine if we waxed or ceramic coated it, but the van is too big for us to tackle that haha

@HAL-dm1eh Жыл бұрын

@@IMEEMADE I have experience with this paint and know too well what you're saying. It oxidizes much easier than automotive grade enamels. But you did the super smart thing and added a hardener and prepped it well, so even though it may not shine for long, it is quite durable and will last you forever.

@JohnPedder Жыл бұрын

Better to ask how the paint is holding up after it has been through a few seasons, or at least 1. lol You asked this question within a few days or weeks of the video being made lmao. That being said, me wonders how the paint held up :D I didn't see if the car had clearcoat or a cut and polish after the fact.

@simonhanlon7518 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, you could finish it off by staining the front bumper with Wurth black plastic dye.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@kanajahsymone5213 11 ай бұрын

Never been happier to find a youtube video ! I just got a van and have been looking for cost efficienct ways to change it to match my trailer 😊

@christin1095 2 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome job with a home paint sprayer. You nailed it. The real question is where did you get that sweet Mercedes grill?

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We got the grill from Ebay 😅

@jbrettcarver 11 ай бұрын

Use a heat gun or torch on the black bumpers to bring the plastic back looking good

@summerflowers1211 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I have the same van here in uk and I love it :) what tyres do you have on yours as I’m about to get new ones :) love the paintjob ❤️👍

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We have Goodyear Wrangler A/T and very pleased with them!

@summerflowers1211 2 жыл бұрын

@@IMEEMADE thank you for replying- and I chose a similar colour to your minty green but a tone lighter 😊😊 great minds think alike 😊😊👍

@GoGreenPrinting 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I may have missed it or failed to do the math on the timing you gave but how many hours did it take you to prep and how many hours to paint?

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! It took about 2.5 days to prep, sand, and mask the car and another 2 days to paint (one day for the lower green and one day for the top white).

@garypostell5268 Жыл бұрын

Would like a update on how that paint is holding up after a year pleaseeeee!

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Holding up great! Still glossy as ever minus a few rock chips from the road

@minar0x 10 ай бұрын

Hows the paint job holding up ?

@spikejones8684 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for video!👏🍀🍀🌻💕🇪🇺🇪🇺

@sharecleaning9531 Жыл бұрын

Could you tell me how yall got the line to come out perfect on the bottom?

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

We taped along the existing body line to make sure it's straight

@nyc1655 6 ай бұрын

How much paint you used? How many coats?

@ELOFTW Жыл бұрын

One year later, how would you say the paint job has held up? I really like this process, and I think I'll give it a shot on my Subaru Sambar when the weather warms up a bit.

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

It’s held up really well with consistent traveling and being outdoors!

@basketballmaven1454 7 ай бұрын

are you allowed to put in all those chemicals into the paint sprayer?

@HaiNguyenC4 2 жыл бұрын

Can I know it is gloss or semi gloss paint? Thanks a lot!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! We used Gloss paint. Thank you!

@jeansandmyshirt Жыл бұрын

hi what psi compressor do i need to clear coat car body, bumper and headlights(clear coat+hardener+acetone). can i buy airbrush compressor off amazon. is it good enough? i heard 1.2mm nozzle is good for clear coat. please help. thanks.

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Sorry we’re not too sure we can help 😅

@AM50red 11 ай бұрын

how is the paint holding up??? Being able to rub off some with acetone makes me curious to know!

@IMEEMADE 11 ай бұрын

Yup! being able to rub off overspray with acetone is normal. Since the hardener cured, the paint has held up great! It has lost its shine though to be honest, but we never waxed the van since painting which would have helped.

@AM50red 11 ай бұрын

@IMEEMADE thank you! I'm thinking about doing my skoolie with this method! Anything come to mind that it wouldn't work on a school bus yellow paint? Looks way better than the shirwan Williams "direct to metal" paint that I see on skoolies. Not sure how you came up with the approach but good job!

@borutgoli840 Жыл бұрын

please link to the paint products u use. what kind of paint and how much did you use it

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

We shared it all in the video!

@grahamclayton2117 Жыл бұрын

As long as you are happy with the results, then that's all that matters, I am sure it is 100% better than what you started with.You don't claim to be experts,just a video of your experience with the resources and finance that were available to you.If you had it painted by a pro you would be nervous about where you park it and not use the van for what it was intended for.Plus it is easy to touch up in the future, or if you fancy a change of colour in the future,it is relatively easy and cheap to do .We'll done good effort.

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

You get it! Thanks for watching and your kind comment!

@markmd7571 Жыл бұрын

Any thinner with the paint or just put it in the bottle

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Watch the video my friend

@tmatheson Жыл бұрын

You should paint the rims black. Looks nice.

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lolitabonita08 4 ай бұрын

how is holding on after 2 years

@TheDemonMadeMe 2 жыл бұрын

what exactly you're using the solar panel for? I'm new to this van scene.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

The solar panels are used to charge our portable generator that we use for the lights, phone charging, 12v fridge and other knick knacks inside the van.

@TheDemonMadeMe 2 жыл бұрын

@@IMEEMADE Nice! keep up the good work!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Marty! Thank you!

@gprice1978 Жыл бұрын

That turned out awesome! What was the spray gun you were using?

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

We left a link of the sprayer in the description 😉

@leonardli3667 2 жыл бұрын

Are you planning to paint the rims? I used Chris Fix’s method, and I think it would complete your beautiful project!

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, we'll have to check that out!

@passenger3 Жыл бұрын

I've got one of these guns. Looking to put raptor paint in it 🤣

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@passenger3 Жыл бұрын

@@IMEEMADE lmao

@passenger3 Жыл бұрын

@IMEEMADE I'll let you know how I get on..."If I proceed, lol 😆 Might just use military 🪖 paint

@BobbityBob19 2 жыл бұрын

itsa very nice, I like.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We like it too ☺️

@robinzhu1156 2 жыл бұрын

good job! why some people are mean. I not get it. If you meet requirements at low cost, it is good.

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We agree!

@jamiehesketh5115 10 ай бұрын

Of course it the best way BUT YOU NEED SOMEWHERE TO DO IT MY FRIEND!!! That's the hard part

@drewclinton4304 2 ай бұрын

no close ups???

@hollypotter5304 2 жыл бұрын

How is your paint job holding up?

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty great!!

@JeffreyHarrington 2 жыл бұрын

How is it holding up?

@IMEEMADE 2 жыл бұрын

Still holding up great!

@richardknott2021 3 ай бұрын

The dents give character..your kidding ,pretty good paint job though ..

@freddytait7726 Жыл бұрын

How much did it cost??

@IMEEMADE Жыл бұрын

We go through the cost on our blog! imeemade.com/blog/how-to-paint-a-camper-van