You know the white spots is just faded paint, not the natural metal color? Just use a buffer and some lube and your paint will look showroom condition
@Vacationtime247 Can you even break that down even more lamons terms lol How many quits of each. Sorry I am new at this and I just bought a truck that needs a paint job bad. Thanks in advance.
@Vacationtime247 ima do this paint job then, i have a huge dent on my quarter panel, you think i should just use bondo or a stud welder? i tried popping out as much as possible
@stupidposutu Try and pop the dent out as best you can. After that I always try using bondo. But as far as smoothing out dents, I'm certainly no expert.
@Vacationtime247 already did, theres like a frame inside that's preventing me from doin it any better, oh well haha guess i'll take it to a collision shop
Amazing transformation. Blacking out the chrome on the front end would make the truck scary mean (maybe Plastidip or..). Inspiring to all who want paint but thought they couldn't afford it.
@girl600podcast Didn't paint the chrome 'cause I wanted some contrasting color besides the black. People who've tried this on their vehicle are pleased with the results. : )
@bigggmustang73 Didn't take long to do. Turned out so much better than before. Almost 2 years later and it's held up great. None of the patch panels have come off and the paint has been tough as nails. Will probably do another coat if I decide to keep the truck.
Crazy.. I was seriously just about to pay a guy 430 to paint my Truck that I recently bought on craigslist, got a great deal. 1996 Isuzu pick up 149k miles 5 speed, great condition. ONly thing was the car looked horrible on the outside. I decided to look up some videos of how he would paint it and this video came up, I've done two coats so far and completely satisfied with the results can't wait to do my last and final coat tomorrow. I had a question, when do I wet-sand/buffer it??
@IRockVNecks Wait at least a month or two to allow the paint to fully cure after the final coat before wet sanding and buffing it. It'll still look great until then. After it's finally cured, then wet sand and buff.
@jtmagicman25 The rustoleum paint doesn't fade as much as you'd think. To bring back the shine, it may need waxed or buffed out months after you paint it.
@Vacationtime247 that's cool, cause I'm painting a car with a silver mix rusto and other clear enamel. that gives a nice shine. I've painted a hood with an almost flat black, and It's not really a color I can tell if It's faded or not. I was kinda worried,, but if It lasts a couple years I;ll be happy.
OMG! I was bout too pay this guy $500 to paint my red mustang thanks too you i will be doing it myself, how long in between coats do you have too wait?
@ballindarren Took me 3 days from start to finish. It can be done it two if you're motivated and stay at it. You can get the Rustoleum Oil based paint at Lowes, Wal-mart, Home Depot and lots of other places.
@rollinthecoal1 I have another video up here on how to fix rust holes, it shows how the paint has held up too. Really well I must say! For a quick paint job it's 100x better than that blue it was before.
Dude, truck looks great. Im not trying to call you out, but I would have liked to have seen a short bit of you actually doing the roll on deal in progress. I find it a tad hard to believe.
@gsxrbuckeye Figured watching me roll on the coats didn't seem that interesting. It took 3 coats in all. Pretty simple straight forward process. Mix up the paint, pour it in the tray, use the foam roller and start applying paint. Not that much different than painting a wall.
@InfernoFCF No, the patches where applied to the outside, they are noticable. But, it's better than having the rust hole that was there when I bought it. Have a video on how to do the patch fixes. The optimal way to patch it would be to cut out the bad area, cut a section of galvonized steel out and get in from the inside. Adhese the patch with bondo, smooth out, paint over.
Well then i guess i was wrong i might even try this technique and yeah i know i live in north west indiana and holy jesus it is snowing like crazzy right now
But how long does this paint stay on the truck because at the top it looked like it was going to peal off i dont know how its going to stay on if u didn't even add any primer and i would had sanded the 1st 2 layers then painted again and then wet sanded it down with 1000 grit then polished it that way it was sure to stay on i bet ur paint will completely peal off in like 2 or 3 years if u would have done it the way i have just explained it would stay on like normal car paint
@Esecalifas138 It's going on 2 years since I made this video and painted it. None of it has flaked off or come loose. Even the patch panels have held on great. Indiana winters are wicked bad on paint jobs. It still holds on great even through all the slush and salt. Besides, I wasn't putting the money or effort into making it perfect. Just wanted it looking better and it certainly came out much better than before.
@Cisco2201 I'll never paint another car using spray cans except to do touch ups. Rolling it on saves money, looks better and doesn't take as long. You'll wind up using 20 or more cans of paint and it won't look good. Definetly use a roller like this!
@351cleavland Use a smooth roller. The paint surface should be smooth and so should the roller. The set that I showed in the video will work. Any Walmart carries them and pretty much all the rest of the supplies.
omg could you paint my cAR PLEASE LOL WOW I NEED TO PAINT OVER MY CAR BECAUSE I HAVE KEY MARKS ON THE SIDES AND EVERYTIME I GO TO A AUTO BODY PAINT SHOP THEY GIVE THESE CRAZY PRICES I GUESS CAUSE I'M A GIRL AND TALKING ABOUT THIS CRAZY STUFF BUT WOW I WOULD LOVE TO DO IT MY SELF BUT I GUESS IF I WATCH YOUTUBE MORE I COULD TAKE NOTES AND GO DO IT MYSELF LOL .. BY THE WAY YOUR TRUCK LOOKS AWESOME YOU SHOULD OPEN YOUR YOUR AUTOBODY PAINT SHOP.
Millions of dumb hillbillys try this and fail! But damn you have some skill! looks as good as a spray job! and gloss black even that was brave looks great man!
Oops, I meant to say "paint the hard to get areas FIRST...". Also, which gloss Rustoleum did you use? I think there is a current fad that uses flat black paint on trucks. I forget what they call it. But, did you use gloss, satin or flat black paint? I imagine you put the patches on the outside of the fenders because it was too difficult to place them on the inside.
@STBRetired1 The flat black treatment is called 'murder or murdering' it out. I used 1 gallon of Rustoleum Gloss Black Oil Based Enamel. If you can get to the inside of the panel that would be ideal for a redneck rust patch repair. I just wasn't going through the trouble.
YOU ARE AMAZING. My only suggestions would be to use a foam brush and paint the hard to get at areas not reached by the roller and to put the rust patches on the inside of the fenders. That way, it would be easier to make a smooth surface rather than feathering in the four sides of the patch. But, THANKS, for getting my imagination working.
i like a black truck..easy to touch up..my black dodge ran was touched up with tremclad after the third year and i often slober some on the bottom and spray rustproofing over that on the rockers and wheelwells
@Vacationtime247 Ok thanks, here in Kansas in the summer there's almost always high humidity which is not the best painting conditions, I would almost need a paint booth.
@wduane2807 no i do body work and nothing wrong with humidity... all you need is a water filter for the compressor if your doing a proper paintjob ,,, if your doing it like this it does not matter..... and the only reason why you would need a paint booth is for the light and more important for dust, dirt, trash. etc
@Vacationtime247 no need to scuff or lightly sand between coats? I've use a lot of Rustoleum paint in cans on doors in my house. I LOVE the look of oil paint on trim and a breeze to clean up. I've got it on the shutters outside and it's been up 4 years with hail, hard rain, freeze etc. and no peal or chips yet. I figure, hell - why not? But I was looking at regular auto paint and it's really not much more. I have a 'hood ride' beetle in my garage I might try this on. I'll post a vid if I do
I'm thinking about doing this on a 95 Crown Vic. I know you used Rustoleum but would regular automotive paint from Napa work the same way? My car has bad paint on the hood and trunk but the rest is fine and I was hoping to get the exact color mixed up at NAPA and just repaint the hood and trunk rather than going with a new color and repainting the whole car.
@bigbob1122 Yes, you could do color match paint but getting it to be exactly like the original isn't easy. You will probably need to do the whole upper 1/2 of the color then blend in the seams.
I know they came out with a roll on primer surfacer, but this will be sanded before painted. First time to watch a roll on paint job! I guess you could say this is low VOC!
@screammikescream No primer. Just put up a new video in the last month on how to do the rust patches. Shows how the truck looks over a year and a half later. Still shines.
@Junglemon1 The foam rollers will last about 1 a coat as long as the surface is clean. Depending on how many coats you want to put on will determine the number of rollers you'll need. I used 3 on the truck. Painted thick coats, 75% rustoleum to 25% mineral spirits.
@elic1010 Nope! None of the rust patch panels have come off. They are on there good. Made a video of how to do the rust hole fixes. It's on the Video Responses under this video. This after a year and a 1/2 they're all still on there.
So question. I like the flat black look where it has a sort of shine to it but not so much a reflection. I want to do that to my truck. I tried spray paint and I have streaks. What paint should I buy, and what method should I use to put it on my truck? When you say foam roller, is that exactly what I ask for when getting the supplies? And one more lol Can I get all the supplies at home depot?
@wolftone1916 I think Rustoleum comes in Semi gloss, gloss and flat. You can ask the person at the paint desk for 4 inch foam rollers, they should know what this is. You should be able to get everything you need at Home Depot. You'll want to sand down the streaks and rough up the surface prior to painting so it's smooth. Paint it 2-3 times, perhaps more depending on thow you thin the paint.
@Vacationtime247 I also saw on another video, and the person said he did half and half, but in your video you do 75% to 25% is that because you are rolling it on rather than spraying it?
great job i was going to buy a cheap rusted car and turn it into a tuner project but how did you prep the car sanding wise before you painted it? also does it make a difference if its cold outside or not because its about to be winter and i didnt want the paint to chip.
@SuperMotherFugger I used a $20 electric sander and some 400 grit sand paper to go over the body of the vehicle. Sand until smooth. If it's cold outside, it takes longer for the paint to dry, so wait a few hours longer between coats. Like @ 12 hours or so between coats if it's colder.
I don't understand the part about the galvanized sheet metal. How thick is the sheet metal and do you use bondo to make it flush with the body of the truck and use it as glue behind it? Could you explain that a little better?
@Laurenjoyous I bought a cheap piece of galvonized steel like for furnace exhaust pipe. Hammered it flat. Used a grinder or cutting wheel to cut out the appropriate length of section needed. Sanded the area the metal will be applied to so it will adhere. I used the bondo as glue to hold on the patch panel. Applied it to the back and pressed it on. Hold for a few minutes so it will stay on. They didn't come out entirely flush, but it beats having a huge rust hole!
i have the same truck and i wanna paingt it but im worried the roller will leave little bumps and indentations did it or did it just came out smooth? like it should be
@a1a2italy The paint will lay down smooth with the roller provided the surface is smooth as well. The smoother the surface that is being painted, the better the paint will look.
@Vacationtime247 damn thats crazy thanks alot bro and one more thing u think u could make a step by step video of how to fix the rust spots u explained it right but im one of those ppl where i could read somethin and wont understand wat i just read unless i see a picture
@JonnyFawkinBoy Nope, didn't bother to sand between coats. The Gloss White small can of rustoleum was so I could paint stripes on the truck. But I never did that. I did use that to fill in the letters on the tailgate for the FORD indentation stamped in.
I really can't believe the difference between the before & the after. I noticed you had some badly rusted spots & even some body rot places. After all this time how has you black paint job held up? Were there any rusted areas that have rusted thru the new paint job?? Personally I would use a brush. My father painted both my mother's old '71 Buick & also his '72 VW Black brushed on & it lasted for years - no rust coming thru except where the rot was. Sincerely, JAMES.
@buzzclark A year and 7 months after the paint job, it's held up GREAT! None of the patch panels have fell off. Very little bleed through rust. Those area's could easily be touched over with a brush and some paint. Didn't do much prep work on the rust. You could brush on the paint, but I've found it goes on smoother with less build up in areas when using the roller.
Quick question, i have a 1995 kawasaki nija ZX6R, and though the bike is still running good, the paint is well over-due for a good paint. It looks like the previous owner just painted over the original paint, and because the paint it has right now is white with some red stripes, the original paint is starting to show alot more. I want to repaint it i was thinking a stealth black or jet black, you think this would work on my bike? Im curious because of the different body materials. $50 is bargain
@Cal3b222 I'd sand the paint down to the original paint color and then paint over. But to be honest, I'd spray can a motorcycle. There are so many curves and shapes to a bike that using a roller would be difficult. It would work, but you'd probably get better results from a rattle can, you should still come in @ budget of $50. Plus, the with rattle cans, you'd get the option of a variety of color schemes.
if my car is already black, with just some faded patches do I (1) need to sand it all down or just paint over like Maaco does? and (2) do I need to do multiple coats? I just need something along the lines of a 1 day paint but cheaper. maybe better quality too. Is the rustoleum lower quality than 1-day-paints?
@armencho Sand the surface until it's roughed up. The paint shouldn't be applied to a shiny surface, it won't stick well. You may want to go with multiple coats, like 2-3 if you paint thick coats. Rustoleum is an oil based paint, a lot of the paint shops still use these type of paints.
@Vacationtime247 Nice! I got a 83 camaro berlinetta i just picked up for 1000 bucks..and all that is wrong is the clear coat is peeling..and a few other minor problems but overall pretty nice car! Might do this job on IT
@Deathbringerrrrrrrrr In that case I'd take off the peeling clear coat and apply some new clear if the base coat isn't to bad. Check out my other vids, I had a 1985 IROC I got for the same price, $1000. Had to put in a tranny but it was fun while I had it. Sold it to get a 2000 Durango.
i need tips on restoring a 1994 Chevy S10. its got rust damage and your vid is the best i have seen on here so if you could add me one facebook i would really appreciate it because im like a blond during a math test when it comes to anything to do with cars (2+2=tree?) lol. its my first vehicle so its a junker, but you video inspired me to hopefuly bring it back to what it once was. i can show you pics of its rust damage and all that, i dont got alot of money but cheap tips are needed
@chrisyesh1993 Check out my other paint vids. Some may frown on the Great Stuff foamed in rust patches or the bondo'd up patch panels. But they work, it lasts, easy to do and can be done for cheap. Send me your name and I'll check out your truck pics.
That's really nice job. There was an article in Hot Rod Magazine a few years ago about the "$98 paint job" they did on a '62 Ford Falcon. Theirs didn't turn out as reflective as yours.
I bought a beater Tahoe. The hood and fenders are faded and chipped down to the primer. Your video is just encouragement for me to do mine some long weekend.
@JWSmythe That's how I first learned of this! Tried it out on a couple Chevy Trucks, Mustang, Geo Tracker, Chrysler Sebring, this truck, and a few others. I have a sprayer, but actually prefer this method.
@Vacationtime247 How did your first attempts turn out? Like I said, I'm willing to do it on my beater '99 Tahoe. Worst case, it doesn't look quite as bad as it does now. Any tips? Did you use the 4" foam rollers that Hot Rod Magaine suggested,, or another one. Your post just said "roller". I'll have to make some room in the garage though. My girlfriend parks her mini in there, and it's a fairly tight fit with the stuff around it. A little redecorating may be in order. :)
hey quick question what was the exact measurements you used? and excellent job I've got a honda crx and i want to do a nicer paint job rather than just a ghetto flat spray can job thanks for any info
That's amazing! Thanks so much! I'm doing this to my Subaru today and so was looking for detailed instructions... Between the extensive documentation out there and this PROOF, I think this is just what I'm looking for!
did you sand it off and polish it up again ? or did you just leav it this way?
i tried to do it like u said.. came out very well, had a lot of orange peel on some parts. so i sanded it down with the 1000 sanding paper, but i stayed "blurred" and the shine did not come back when i started polishing with turtlewax .. any idea why ?
@Freizeitschranzer I never bothered to sand after it was finished. Are you using a high speed buffer to try and buff out the wax? Never had much luck using turtle wax. It does seem to really take a lot to remove. Also, try graduating the sanding, use 1000 wet -1200-1500-2000.
how many coats should i put on for best results? and do u let the first coat dry all the way be for u put second coat on and do u sand in between coats? and im in indiana also what part do u stay in?
@CuzzinCoo Number of coats depends on how thick your painting. For thicker coats, 75/25 ratio (75% rustoleum to 25% mineral spirits) I'd paint 3-4 coats. Thinner coats need more. I'd let the first coat dry for at least 8-10 hours before putting on the second, then the third, etc. I don't sand between coats. I'm in Muncie : )
Ok so how are those rust spots holding out? Cause with just putting metal over top of the rust won't stop it. It'll eat the metal behind there around the metal panel u put overtop. The rust will just come through again.
@gottalovedeere ALL the metal patch panels have held on. None have fell off. No signs of rust anywhere around them either. Even I have to admit it's amazing. Figured one or more would fall off. It's been 1 1/2 years since it was done and held on through a brutal Indiana winter.
If I primer a part of the car, and dont primer another part, will the finished product look the same? Also, what grit should I wet sand the primer, as well as the paint in between each coat? After I wetsand, should I wipe down with mineral spirits and then finish wiping with a tack clothe? Thanks.
@TMilani787 If you have good paint underneath, just sand that down. Sand until smooth. It's best to go harder to lighter with the sandpaper (400-800<-dry, 1000-1200 wet). Primer works well on bare metal, I wouldn't primer a car that has good paint. Also I'd paint all the coats then wet sand. May be more work in the end, but I believe it would cut down on errors. Other opinions may vary, but that's how'd I'd do it.
@Jalishafame You can use a spray gun to apply the paint. But if you've never sprayed paint on a car before, you'd be better off rolling it on. It'd come out much better.
where the hell do I get rustoleum in a can? I can't find it at home depot? not sold in canada mabye? all I can find is spray paint that is rustoleum...
@featherheadstudios It's called Tremclad I believe in Canada. It is sold in as a different name in Canada. What you're looking for is oil based enamel.
@Vacationtime247 You know, I had a feeling it was tremclad, I picked up some oil based enamel primer and black paint to redo some metal poles at work, I thought about trying tremclad, but wasn't 100% sure about it... now I just have to decide what color to paint my truck, its white now, I w
You know the white spots is just faded paint, not the natural metal color? Just use a buffer and some lube and your paint will look showroom condition
StinkyPoop1000 3 days ago
aiiiindddd...
ashor84 3 days ago
What was your ratio again for Rostolium to thinner ?
cben203 4 days ago
@cben203 75% Rustoleum to 25% mineral spirits or @ that ratio.
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Vacationtime247 4 days ago
@Vacationtime247 Can you even break that down even more lamons terms lol How many quits of each. Sorry I am new at this and I just bought a truck that needs a paint job bad. Thanks in advance.
cben203 4 days ago
@cben203 3 quarts or cups of Rustoleum and 1 quart or cup of mineral spirits then mix them together.
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Vacationtime247 3 days ago
great job but you said and too much :D
Soleatr 5 days ago
@Soleatr And then!.... And then and then and then.... lol
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Vacationtime247 5 days ago
@Soleatr lololol
Soleatr 5 days ago
Trying that this weekend on my Jeep. Wish me luck!
TheMootScoot 1 week ago
wait so you used rollers and not a spray gun? that's freaking awesome i might just do that myself haha, how has the paint held up so far?
stupidposutu 2 weeks ago
@stupidposutu Paint holds up great. It's tough as nails. It's been 2 years and still holds a shine.
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Vacationtime247 1 week ago
@Vacationtime247 ima do this paint job then, i have a huge dent on my quarter panel, you think i should just use bondo or a stud welder? i tried popping out as much as possible
stupidposutu 1 week ago
@stupidposutu Try and pop the dent out as best you can. After that I always try using bondo. But as far as smoothing out dents, I'm certainly no expert.
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Vacationtime247 1 week ago
@Vacationtime247 already did, theres like a frame inside that's preventing me from doin it any better, oh well haha guess i'll take it to a collision shop
stupidposutu 1 week ago
Amazing transformation. Blacking out the chrome on the front end would make the truck scary mean (maybe Plastidip or..). Inspiring to all who want paint but thought they couldn't afford it.
girl600podcast 2 weeks ago
@girl600podcast Didn't paint the chrome 'cause I wanted some contrasting color besides the black. People who've tried this on their vehicle are pleased with the results. : )
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Vacationtime247 2 weeks ago
Great job! Looks a lot better then before!
bigggmustang73 2 weeks ago
@bigggmustang73 Didn't take long to do. Turned out so much better than before. Almost 2 years later and it's held up great. None of the patch panels have come off and the paint has been tough as nails. Will probably do another coat if I decide to keep the truck.
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Vacationtime247 2 weeks ago
@Vacationtime247 Good to hear it's holding up! Check out my Rustoleum Starsky and Hutch paint job!
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bigggmustang73 1 week ago
Freaking awesome
donk71on8s 2 weeks ago
niiiiiiiceeee
luisonysugente 2 weeks ago
Crazy.. I was seriously just about to pay a guy 430 to paint my Truck that I recently bought on craigslist, got a great deal. 1996 Isuzu pick up 149k miles 5 speed, great condition. ONly thing was the car looked horrible on the outside. I decided to look up some videos of how he would paint it and this video came up, I've done two coats so far and completely satisfied with the results can't wait to do my last and final coat tomorrow. I had a question, when do I wet-sand/buffer it??
IRockVNecks 3 weeks ago
@IRockVNecks Wait at least a month or two to allow the paint to fully cure after the final coat before wet sanding and buffing it. It'll still look great until then. After it's finally cured, then wet sand and buff.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
how does the paint react to the sun after some time?
jtmagicman25 3 weeks ago
@jtmagicman25 The rustoleum paint doesn't fade as much as you'd think. To bring back the shine, it may need waxed or buffed out months after you paint it.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
@Vacationtime247 that's cool, cause I'm painting a car with a silver mix rusto and other clear enamel. that gives a nice shine. I've painted a hood with an almost flat black, and It's not really a color I can tell if It's faded or not. I was kinda worried,, but if It lasts a couple years I;ll be happy.
jtmagicman25 3 weeks ago
OMG! I was bout too pay this guy $500 to paint my red mustang thanks too you i will be doing it myself, how long in between coats do you have too wait?
Thechill12 3 weeks ago
@Thechill12 I waited 8-10 hours between coats.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
just wondering how long it took to paint and where you get the rustoleum paint
ballindarren 3 weeks ago
@ballindarren Took me 3 days from start to finish. It can be done it two if you're motivated and stay at it. You can get the Rustoleum Oil based paint at Lowes, Wal-mart, Home Depot and lots of other places.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
awsome, do you have any vehicles that have been done for a few years? im curious to see how it would look after a few years of being a d/d
rollinthecoal1 3 weeks ago
@rollinthecoal1 I have another video up here on how to fix rust holes, it shows how the paint has held up too. Really well I must say! For a quick paint job it's 100x better than that blue it was before.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
Hey! 1000x better than what it was before. Congratulations on going good on the cheap and being creative!
Codeblauananas 3 weeks ago
looks great, just wondering if that was the oil or water based paint?
rollinthecoal1 3 weeks ago
@rollinthecoal1 Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel Paint. Comes in a lot of different colors, from flat, semi gloss, gloss, etc.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
Dude, truck looks great. Im not trying to call you out, but I would have liked to have seen a short bit of you actually doing the roll on deal in progress. I find it a tad hard to believe.
gsxrbuckeye 1 month ago
@gsxrbuckeye Figured watching me roll on the coats didn't seem that interesting. It took 3 coats in all. Pretty simple straight forward process. Mix up the paint, pour it in the tray, use the foam roller and start applying paint. Not that much different than painting a wall.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
I love the Rustoleum paint jobs, and this one looks good. Anyone know if they offer custom colors?
Did you bondo the metal in or weld in the patches and use bondo to smooth them out?
InfernoFCF 1 month ago
@InfernoFCF No, the patches where applied to the outside, they are noticable. But, it's better than having the rust hole that was there when I bought it. Have a video on how to do the patch fixes. The optimal way to patch it would be to cut out the bad area, cut a section of galvonized steel out and get in from the inside. Adhese the patch with bondo, smooth out, paint over.
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Vacationtime247 3 weeks ago
Very creative as well as effective.
originalnairtight 1 month ago
how did u get it to shine like that did u clear it and wet sand?
corekid420 1 month ago
@corekid420 No clear coat, no wetsanding. It came out pretty nice huh?!
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Vacationtime247 1 month ago
2 thumbs way up!!! looks good buddy
harleyguyinmilw 1 month ago
Well then i guess i was wrong i might even try this technique and yeah i know i live in north west indiana and holy jesus it is snowing like crazzy right now
Esecalifas138 1 month ago
But how long does this paint stay on the truck because at the top it looked like it was going to peal off i dont know how its going to stay on if u didn't even add any primer and i would had sanded the 1st 2 layers then painted again and then wet sanded it down with 1000 grit then polished it that way it was sure to stay on i bet ur paint will completely peal off in like 2 or 3 years if u would have done it the way i have just explained it would stay on like normal car paint
Esecalifas138 1 month ago
@Esecalifas138 It's going on 2 years since I made this video and painted it. None of it has flaked off or come loose. Even the patch panels have held on great. Indiana winters are wicked bad on paint jobs. It still holds on great even through all the slush and salt. Besides, I wasn't putting the money or effort into making it perfect. Just wanted it looking better and it certainly came out much better than before.
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Vacationtime247 1 month ago
Should i use the Rustoleum spray can or lay the paint down with a roller ? With which would it look better ? Thanks! :)
Cisco2201 1 month ago
@Cisco2201 I'll never paint another car using spray cans except to do touch ups. Rolling it on saves money, looks better and doesn't take as long. You'll wind up using 20 or more cans of paint and it won't look good. Definetly use a roller like this!
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Vacationtime247 1 month ago
@Vacationtime247 What thickness of nap do you use for you roller? Smooth surface, semi-rough or rough?
351cleavland 1 month ago
@351cleavland Use a smooth roller. The paint surface should be smooth and so should the roller. The set that I showed in the video will work. Any Walmart carries them and pretty much all the rest of the supplies.
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Vacationtime247 1 month ago
omg could you paint my cAR PLEASE LOL WOW I NEED TO PAINT OVER MY CAR BECAUSE I HAVE KEY MARKS ON THE SIDES AND EVERYTIME I GO TO A AUTO BODY PAINT SHOP THEY GIVE THESE CRAZY PRICES I GUESS CAUSE I'M A GIRL AND TALKING ABOUT THIS CRAZY STUFF BUT WOW I WOULD LOVE TO DO IT MY SELF BUT I GUESS IF I WATCH YOUTUBE MORE I COULD TAKE NOTES AND GO DO IT MYSELF LOL .. BY THE WAY YOUR TRUCK LOOKS AWESOME YOU SHOULD OPEN YOUR YOUR AUTOBODY PAINT SHOP.
bksweetgirl1987 1 month ago
Millions of dumb hillbillys try this and fail! But damn you have some skill! looks as good as a spray job! and gloss black even that was brave looks great man!
MrKoreyjay 1 month ago
WOW!!! LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!
kubalibre305 1 month ago
i love ur truck its bad asss! :)
zorhis1996 1 month ago
Oops, I meant to say "paint the hard to get areas FIRST...". Also, which gloss Rustoleum did you use? I think there is a current fad that uses flat black paint on trucks. I forget what they call it. But, did you use gloss, satin or flat black paint? I imagine you put the patches on the outside of the fenders because it was too difficult to place them on the inside.
STBRetired1 1 month ago
@STBRetired1 The flat black treatment is called 'murder or murdering' it out. I used 1 gallon of Rustoleum Gloss Black Oil Based Enamel. If you can get to the inside of the panel that would be ideal for a redneck rust patch repair. I just wasn't going through the trouble.
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Vacationtime247 1 month ago
YOU ARE AMAZING. My only suggestions would be to use a foam brush and paint the hard to get at areas not reached by the roller and to put the rust patches on the inside of the fenders. That way, it would be easier to make a smooth surface rather than feathering in the four sides of the patch. But, THANKS, for getting my imagination working.
STBRetired1 1 month ago
Did u sand in between coats??
coonhound555 1 month ago
you put maaco to shame with that paint job , good work !! And you did it cheaper than them !
tenfiveracer 1 month ago
i like a black truck..easy to touch up..my black dodge ran was touched up with tremclad after the third year and i often slober some on the bottom and spray rustproofing over that on the rockers and wheelwells
san379 2 months ago
What was the temperature and humidity level when you painted?
wduane2807 2 months ago
@wduane2807 Very good question. It was about low to mid 80's F outside and relatively low humidity.
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Vacationtime247 2 months ago
@Vacationtime247 Ok thanks, here in Kansas in the summer there's almost always high humidity which is not the best painting conditions, I would almost need a paint booth.
wduane2807 2 months ago
@wduane2807 no i do body work and nothing wrong with humidity... all you need is a water filter for the compressor if your doing a proper paintjob ,,, if your doing it like this it does not matter..... and the only reason why you would need a paint booth is for the light and more important for dust, dirt, trash. etc
mauiboypoi 1 month ago
Nice job man...looks good I painted my GMC dually somewhat same technique, still looks good
Mikeandwendy74 2 months ago
how did you sand it before you painted
culrdanu1 2 months ago
@culrdanu1 Used a $20 electric sander and some dry 400 grit sandpaper and sanded until smooth.
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Vacationtime247 2 months ago
What's the dry time on that?
backyardsounds 2 months ago
@backyardsounds Wait at least 8-10 hours between coats before applying another. Ful cure time after painting can take a few days so wait to wetsand.
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Vacationtime247 2 months ago
@Vacationtime247 no need to scuff or lightly sand between coats? I've use a lot of Rustoleum paint in cans on doors in my house. I LOVE the look of oil paint on trim and a breeze to clean up. I've got it on the shutters outside and it's been up 4 years with hail, hard rain, freeze etc. and no peal or chips yet. I figure, hell - why not? But I was looking at regular auto paint and it's really not much more. I have a 'hood ride' beetle in my garage I might try this on. I'll post a vid if I do
backyardsounds 2 months ago
Did you wetsand between coats? I can't believe it came out looking that glossy
D3STRUKT0R99 2 months ago
@D3STRUKT0R99 No wetsanding between coats. It still has a nice shiny gloss to it too.
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Vacationtime247 2 months ago
what would we do without rednecks!!!!!!!! no offense.. and good job man that looks really good
emoya319 2 months ago
good job man. my car doesent need any new paint but this came out phenomenal. Truck looks great and from the video almost looks brand new :p
tcmKILL4 3 months ago
Wow!
purpug15 3 months ago
Fantastic ! - what would you use on a truck's frame?
gnativerson 3 months ago
@gnativerson On the frame as a coating I'd use bedliner spray or undercoating. They sell them in cans.
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
wow, looks awesome
KrazyKuul111 3 months ago
I'm thinking about doing this on a 95 Crown Vic. I know you used Rustoleum but would regular automotive paint from Napa work the same way? My car has bad paint on the hood and trunk but the rest is fine and I was hoping to get the exact color mixed up at NAPA and just repaint the hood and trunk rather than going with a new color and repainting the whole car.
bigbob1122 3 months ago
@bigbob1122 Yes, you could do color match paint but getting it to be exactly like the original isn't easy. You will probably need to do the whole upper 1/2 of the color then blend in the seams.
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
nice job, how much paint did it take it total?
DanDCowan 3 months ago
@DanDCowan I bought a gallon of paint and had plenty left over for future touch ups : )
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
This is a heads up, do not cover the rust with bondo. It will make it look good for awhile but over time that rust will just get worse and worse.
GhoulH8r 3 months ago
@WestAutoClub Still looks nice!
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
hey im looking to paint my truck black did u use any primer and did you use high gloss rustoleum paint
TheChevydude1500 3 months ago
@TheChevydude1500 No primer. Gloss Black Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel. Good luck on painting your truck!
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I know they came out with a roll on primer surfacer, but this will be sanded before painted. First time to watch a roll on paint job! I guess you could say this is low VOC!
ButlerCollision 3 months ago
Awsome I just watched it and I hurs u say it needs more paint but its good for u Haha I like that its still very nice thanks for the response
screammikescream 3 months ago
Oh did u use a primer? And does ur truck still look like u painted it?
screammikescream 3 months ago
@screammikescream No primer. Just put up a new video in the last month on how to do the rust patches. Shows how the truck looks over a year and a half later. Still shines.
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
Love this video great help thanks painting my truck this weekend can't wait
screammikescream 3 months ago
How long do those foam rollers last ? , so I'll know how many to buy.
Junglemon1 3 months ago
@Junglemon1 The foam rollers will last about 1 a coat as long as the surface is clean. Depending on how many coats you want to put on will determine the number of rollers you'll need. I used 3 on the truck. Painted thick coats, 75% rustoleum to 25% mineral spirits.
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
did the rust patches come off
elic1010 3 months ago
@elic1010 Nope! None of the rust patch panels have come off. They are on there good. Made a video of how to do the rust hole fixes. It's on the Video Responses under this video. This after a year and a 1/2 they're all still on there.
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
is that gloss semigloss or flat?
dafatboy365 3 months ago
@dafatboy365 Rustoleum Gloss Black Oil Based Enamel.
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
@Vacationtime247 thanks for the help love your truck im gunna have to send you a finsihed pic of what im doing
dafatboy365 3 months ago
i love your truck, but is it a 6.9l diesel or 460?
1990fordf150custom 3 months ago
@1990fordf150custom It's a 7.3 idi non turbo 5 speed crew cab dually diesel, 1989 F-350
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Vacationtime247 3 months ago
So question. I like the flat black look where it has a sort of shine to it but not so much a reflection. I want to do that to my truck. I tried spray paint and I have streaks. What paint should I buy, and what method should I use to put it on my truck? When you say foam roller, is that exactly what I ask for when getting the supplies? And one more lol Can I get all the supplies at home depot?
wolftone1916 4 months ago
@wolftone1916 I think Rustoleum comes in Semi gloss, gloss and flat. You can ask the person at the paint desk for 4 inch foam rollers, they should know what this is. You should be able to get everything you need at Home Depot. You'll want to sand down the streaks and rough up the surface prior to painting so it's smooth. Paint it 2-3 times, perhaps more depending on thow you thin the paint.
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
@Vacationtime247 Thanks man, I will try to post a video once I'm done and I'll post it as a response to this one...
wolftone1916 4 months ago
@Vacationtime247 I also saw on another video, and the person said he did half and half, but in your video you do 75% to 25% is that because you are rolling it on rather than spraying it?
wolftone1916 4 months ago
You gonna do a update like in a month to see how she's holding up right?, I'm ready to do it on my 89 blazer but I want to see if it holds up?
giz5000 4 months ago
lol wow redneck way to paint ur truck
Wolfman1974ify 4 months ago
great job i was going to buy a cheap rusted car and turn it into a tuner project but how did you prep the car sanding wise before you painted it? also does it make a difference if its cold outside or not because its about to be winter and i didnt want the paint to chip.
SuperMotherFugger 4 months ago
@SuperMotherFugger I used a $20 electric sander and some 400 grit sand paper to go over the body of the vehicle. Sand until smooth. If it's cold outside, it takes longer for the paint to dry, so wait a few hours longer between coats. Like @ 12 hours or so between coats if it's colder.
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
I don't understand the part about the galvanized sheet metal. How thick is the sheet metal and do you use bondo to make it flush with the body of the truck and use it as glue behind it? Could you explain that a little better?
Laurenjoyous 4 months ago
@Laurenjoyous I bought a cheap piece of galvonized steel like for furnace exhaust pipe. Hammered it flat. Used a grinder or cutting wheel to cut out the appropriate length of section needed. Sanded the area the metal will be applied to so it will adhere. I used the bondo as glue to hold on the patch panel. Applied it to the back and pressed it on. Hold for a few minutes so it will stay on. They didn't come out entirely flush, but it beats having a huge rust hole!
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
i have the same truck and i wanna paingt it but im worried the roller will leave little bumps and indentations did it or did it just came out smooth? like it should be
a1a2italy 4 months ago
@a1a2italy The paint will lay down smooth with the roller provided the surface is smooth as well. The smoother the surface that is being painted, the better the paint will look.
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
@Vacationtime247 alright thanks nice job by the way
a1a2italy 4 months ago
u only used paint and thinner?? did u use any hardener or some type of sealant or clear coat?? real curious to know and even more anxious to try this
JonnyFawkinBoy 4 months ago
@JonnyFawkinBoy Just paint and thinner! No hardener, sealant or clear coat. Just allow 8-10 hours between coats to allow for drying.
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
@Vacationtime247 damn thats crazy thanks alot bro and one more thing u think u could make a step by step video of how to fix the rust spots u explained it right but im one of those ppl where i could read somethin and wont understand wat i just read unless i see a picture
JonnyFawkinBoy 4 months ago
@Vacationtime247 just curious did u do any sanding in between coats and what is that small can of rustoleum at 1:02
JonnyFawkinBoy 4 months ago
@JonnyFawkinBoy Nope, didn't bother to sand between coats. The Gloss White small can of rustoleum was so I could paint stripes on the truck. But I never did that. I did use that to fill in the letters on the tailgate for the FORD indentation stamped in.
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
I really can't believe the difference between the before & the after. I noticed you had some badly rusted spots & even some body rot places. After all this time how has you black paint job held up? Were there any rusted areas that have rusted thru the new paint job?? Personally I would use a brush. My father painted both my mother's old '71 Buick & also his '72 VW Black brushed on & it lasted for years - no rust coming thru except where the rot was. Sincerely, JAMES.
buzzclark 4 months ago
@buzzclark A year and 7 months after the paint job, it's held up GREAT! None of the patch panels have fell off. Very little bleed through rust. Those area's could easily be touched over with a brush and some paint. Didn't do much prep work on the rust. You could brush on the paint, but I've found it goes on smoother with less build up in areas when using the roller.
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
Quick question, i have a 1995 kawasaki nija ZX6R, and though the bike is still running good, the paint is well over-due for a good paint. It looks like the previous owner just painted over the original paint, and because the paint it has right now is white with some red stripes, the original paint is starting to show alot more. I want to repaint it i was thinking a stealth black or jet black, you think this would work on my bike? Im curious because of the different body materials. $50 is bargain
Cal3b222 4 months ago
@Cal3b222 I'd sand the paint down to the original paint color and then paint over. But to be honest, I'd spray can a motorcycle. There are so many curves and shapes to a bike that using a roller would be difficult. It would work, but you'd probably get better results from a rattle can, you should still come in @ budget of $50. Plus, the with rattle cans, you'd get the option of a variety of color schemes.
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Vacationtime247 4 months ago
nice truck lol and I'm a chevy guy
Justo506 4 months ago
Looks great! I've got a '94 black Honda Civic and may use just what you did to do the job.
bren611 5 months ago
Looks like my 97 Civic is getting the $50 treatment.Thanks for the video and info!
jukebox80sman 5 months ago
if my car is already black, with just some faded patches do I (1) need to sand it all down or just paint over like Maaco does? and (2) do I need to do multiple coats? I just need something along the lines of a 1 day paint but cheaper. maybe better quality too. Is the rustoleum lower quality than 1-day-paints?
armencho 5 months ago
@armencho Sand the surface until it's roughed up. The paint shouldn't be applied to a shiny surface, it won't stick well. You may want to go with multiple coats, like 2-3 if you paint thick coats. Rustoleum is an oil based paint, a lot of the paint shops still use these type of paints.
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Vacationtime247 5 months ago
how u get it so shiny
XtremeGamingtactics 5 months ago
Hoe long does this last for do you put a clearcoat over top of it?
Deathbringerrrrrrrrr 5 months ago
@Deathbringerrrrrrrrr Mine still looks great and I painted it well over a year and a half ago. Didn't bother using a clear coat either!
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Vacationtime247 5 months ago
@Vacationtime247 Nice! I got a 83 camaro berlinetta i just picked up for 1000 bucks..and all that is wrong is the clear coat is peeling..and a few other minor problems but overall pretty nice car! Might do this job on IT
Deathbringerrrrrrrrr 5 months ago
@Deathbringerrrrrrrrr In that case I'd take off the peeling clear coat and apply some new clear if the base coat isn't to bad. Check out my other vids, I had a 1985 IROC I got for the same price, $1000. Had to put in a tranny but it was fun while I had it. Sold it to get a 2000 Durango.
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Vacationtime247 5 months ago
@Drgxlx12 No you will need to sand. I used a $20 electric sander and some 400 grit. Made quick work of the sanding.
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Vacationtime247 5 months ago
i need tips on restoring a 1994 Chevy S10. its got rust damage and your vid is the best i have seen on here so if you could add me one facebook i would really appreciate it because im like a blond during a math test when it comes to anything to do with cars (2+2=tree?) lol. its my first vehicle so its a junker, but you video inspired me to hopefuly bring it back to what it once was. i can show you pics of its rust damage and all that, i dont got alot of money but cheap tips are needed
thanks.
chrisyesh1993 5 months ago
@chrisyesh1993 Check out my other paint vids. Some may frown on the Great Stuff foamed in rust patches or the bondo'd up patch panels. But they work, it lasts, easy to do and can be done for cheap. Send me your name and I'll check out your truck pics.
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Vacationtime247 5 months ago
That's really nice job. There was an article in Hot Rod Magazine a few years ago about the "$98 paint job" they did on a '62 Ford Falcon. Theirs didn't turn out as reflective as yours.
I bought a beater Tahoe. The hood and fenders are faded and chipped down to the primer. Your video is just encouragement for me to do mine some long weekend.
JWSmythe 5 months ago
@JWSmythe That's how I first learned of this! Tried it out on a couple Chevy Trucks, Mustang, Geo Tracker, Chrysler Sebring, this truck, and a few others. I have a sprayer, but actually prefer this method.
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Vacationtime247 5 months ago
@Vacationtime247 How did your first attempts turn out? Like I said, I'm willing to do it on my beater '99 Tahoe. Worst case, it doesn't look quite as bad as it does now. Any tips? Did you use the 4" foam rollers that Hot Rod Magaine suggested,, or another one. Your post just said "roller". I'll have to make some room in the garage though. My girlfriend parks her mini in there, and it's a fairly tight fit with the stuff around it. A little redecorating may be in order. :)
JWSmythe 5 months ago
I'm freakin' amazed.
tntchitwood 5 months ago
hey quick question what was the exact measurements you used? and excellent job I've got a honda crx and i want to do a nicer paint job rather than just a ghetto flat spray can job thanks for any info
superdean57 5 months ago
@superdean57 Mix approximately 75% rustoleum to 25% mineral spirits. Sand, clean, mask, paint 3-4 times (wait 8 hrs between coats).
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Vacationtime247 5 months ago
That's amazing! Thanks so much! I'm doing this to my Subaru today and so was looking for detailed instructions... Between the extensive documentation out there and this PROOF, I think this is just what I'm looking for!
Oh, how long between coats? I assume 24 hours.
daniellefarrar 5 months ago
Dude man ....thank you so much man ....you saved my car I followed your directions and my car looks awesome good look man. God bles
ALYGUTTAMANE 6 months ago
nice job there... how did you manage to paint the section that can't fit the roller?
mangyan5580 6 months ago
@mangyan5580 I used a 50 cent foam brush.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
have you had a lot of orange peel ?
did you sand it off and polish it up again ? or did you just leav it this way?
i tried to do it like u said.. came out very well, had a lot of orange peel on some parts. so i sanded it down with the 1000 sanding paper, but i stayed "blurred" and the shine did not come back when i started polishing with turtlewax .. any idea why ?
thanks :)
Freizeitschranzer 6 months ago
@Freizeitschranzer I never bothered to sand after it was finished. Are you using a high speed buffer to try and buff out the wax? Never had much luck using turtle wax. It does seem to really take a lot to remove. Also, try graduating the sanding, use 1000 wet -1200-1500-2000.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
what happens if the paint on your car has peeled of? do you just sand it and paint still?
dudleygerryn33 6 months ago
@dudleygerryn33 You'll want to sand all the peeling paint off. The better the prep surface the better the end result. Sand until smooth.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
@Vacationtime247 Thank you
dudleygerryn33 6 months ago
how many coats should i put on for best results? and do u let the first coat dry all the way be for u put second coat on and do u sand in between coats? and im in indiana also what part do u stay in?
CuzzinCoo 6 months ago 2
@CuzzinCoo Number of coats depends on how thick your painting. For thicker coats, 75/25 ratio (75% rustoleum to 25% mineral spirits) I'd paint 3-4 coats. Thinner coats need more. I'd let the first coat dry for at least 8-10 hours before putting on the second, then the third, etc. I don't sand between coats. I'm in Muncie : )
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
50$ NICE GLOSS LAST LONG.. WIN!
420YLEM 6 months ago
how long did that take you? nice job btw
ernestov 6 months ago
@ernestov Took about 3 days start to finish.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
Ok so how are those rust spots holding out? Cause with just putting metal over top of the rust won't stop it. It'll eat the metal behind there around the metal panel u put overtop. The rust will just come through again.
gottalovedeere 6 months ago
@gottalovedeere ALL the metal patch panels have held on. None have fell off. No signs of rust anywhere around them either. Even I have to admit it's amazing. Figured one or more would fall off. It's been 1 1/2 years since it was done and held on through a brutal Indiana winter.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
VERY nice man! Need to paint this '81 f250 nI bought today and this is how I'm gonna do it. Thanks a lot for posting!
tantrachick 6 months ago
If I primer a part of the car, and dont primer another part, will the finished product look the same? Also, what grit should I wet sand the primer, as well as the paint in between each coat? After I wetsand, should I wipe down with mineral spirits and then finish wiping with a tack clothe? Thanks.
TMilani787 6 months ago
@TMilani787 If you have good paint underneath, just sand that down. Sand until smooth. It's best to go harder to lighter with the sandpaper (400-800<-dry, 1000-1200 wet). Primer works well on bare metal, I wouldn't primer a car that has good paint. Also I'd paint all the coats then wet sand. May be more work in the end, but I believe it would cut down on errors. Other opinions may vary, but that's how'd I'd do it.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
I'm old school and have always painted with a sprayer but FFS! How the hell do you roll it on to get it so smooth???
ElChevelle 6 months ago
@ElChevelle Think it came out so smooth since I was rolling on thicker coats. Did come out really smooth when it was done.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
oh ok thanks, and quick question can u use a paint gun ? you know the one that goes on with the sprayer?
Jalishafame 6 months ago
@Jalishafame You can use a spray gun to apply the paint. But if you've never sprayed paint on a car before, you'd be better off rolling it on. It'd come out much better.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
you painted the tires!!! lol
milric77 6 months ago
dam it look pretty good man!!
paul39422 6 months ago
where the hell do I get rustoleum in a can? I can't find it at home depot? not sold in canada mabye? all I can find is spray paint that is rustoleum...
featherheadstudios 6 months ago
@featherheadstudios It's called Tremclad I believe in Canada. It is sold in as a different name in Canada. What you're looking for is oil based enamel.
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Vacationtime247 6 months ago
@Vacationtime247 You know, I had a feeling it was tremclad, I picked up some oil based enamel primer and black paint to redo some metal poles at work, I thought about trying tremclad, but wasn't 100% sure about it... now I just have to decide what color to paint my truck, its white now, I w