Hey, First off I would like to say your videos are very helpful and awesome. But i have a question. I heard Maaco doesnt do a good job painting cars, the paint job always ends up peeling and cracking. I was wondering what i would have to do prep it myself so all they have to do is paint. Do i have to sand the car to bare metal and primer it. Or just do as you said and just 400 grit it. And if i have to sand it to bare metal what do i need.
Hey, I have a 1970 Chevelle and am aiming to repaint sections of it, but the biggest problem that I am running into is rust. Do you have any recommendations for dealing with rust?
@walkdn2opensewer hey I would google about that question I'm not the best expert with rust but i do know its really tough to get it all out so it doesnt come back...
just use a heat gun and a plastic scraper for the pin stripe and any stickers if you dont want to wreck your paint. Then paint thinner and a rag gets the glue off, (just dont rub too hard or the paint will blemish and look like crap)
Hi I have a vintage car it's british racing green i want to paint the centre of the car from side of bonnet to back door Beige will i have to sand all the paint off or just take the shine off it.
@Farmer2492 That's a great question. I'd actually recommend going with vinyl if i understand correctly- You're doing a racing stripe down the middle? I'd go with vinyl. If you're going to paint though I'd mask it off and sand it carefully and then when you'e done you'll use 2000 grit sandpaper to even the ridge where green/beige meet then buff the heck out of it!
This is the bozo way to paint your car. The "ridiculous molding" plastic strip serves the very useful purpose of preventing dings and nicks when you park in a public parking lot. Most people don't notice or give a damn when they open their door slamming it into your brand new paint job. It's not very bright to not realize this and since you couldn't fathom the purpose of the molding then how can you be trusted to know what your doing when you paint the car?
@064644164 Probably black yes. If you have a chance you can try two areas- do one with white primer, the other with black and see if there's a big difference-
i got a honda CRX 89, its metallic black i think or satin black. i want to paint into dark blue, do i sand it down to BARE metal then put clear coat then paint it? let me know asap thanks :)
@064644164 You don't need to take it to bare metal. Follow the sanding steps and then you could use a light grey or white primer to get a lighter starting place since you want to make it dark but a little lighter than black. If you still want it really dark then use black primer then your black.
@juanjo12el Just a paper towel with water. Actually, many paper towels. Also after sanding I used an air hose to blast out dust from all the nooks and crannies. Do that first then wipe it down
@MechaBrittany Smooth surface, old junk is off, irregularities even. There's a couple times you'll be done- they're stages. First to rough up surface and get top coat off, second after you've filled holes and pock marks, third after you've touched up any areas after priming. So there's really 3 times when you could be done sanding for a particular point in the project
That stupid plastic thing that ford motor company thinks "looks cool" is actually used to prevent your doors from becoming dented when parking in a shopping center parking lot
My shop instructor told me almost exactly how you did yours.. the only difference is when i took the "sticky tape" left overs off i used a power tool with an eraser like tip and it worked like a charm.
Would you need to sand and prime a car that is going to be painted the same color? For example I have a black civic, and I wanted to repaint it black gloss, would I still have to sand it down?
@trinidadnic yes. just sand it down a little bit then spray right over it. but if you want it to look really good i would recommend to buff the whole front bumper and hood down to bare material, those are the places that get alot of abuse
@trinidadnic You would need to sand it but not to bare metal. With 400 grit just get it roughed up a little. Also this is a good chance to take care of any dings or dents
Done the razer thing what a mess and it took forever and took paint right off the car never again. Manual sanding is gay, orbital are the way to go. Spray paint on the car is never a great thing expect when you don't have the money to buy real paint.
They make a tool specifically for removing vinyl,glue and other things stuck to your car...Its a rubber wheel that goes in a cordless drill and rubs it out.I'd never let this dude near my car with a razor blade
nice garage band loop : ) great videos you got by the way keep it up please!! it also helps if you use windex with the razor bade :) smooths it out and gets rid of those scratching sounds
What would I use to remove surface rust? Can I use a circular sander? And how do I remove the logo on the side of the car? (In my case its a Mercury Cougar logo)
@ferrari5o9o dont listen to this guy look up better videos he knows nothing. it depends how deep the rust is you can sand it with 80 grit sand paper or cut it out try poking the rust area with a screw driver a couple times if it breaks you have to cut it out but if its surface rust just sand it until the metal until all the rust is gone and for the logo there should be some clips or screws holding it on on the opposite (or inside) side of the panel
@ferrari5o9o For rust sand it all off down to bare metal then use a rust stopper gel or spray then prime over that. Circular sander might work - depends how big of an area. I like doing it manually if it's small enough. For logos it depends on the year. On a hot day get some dental floss and work behind the logo separating the adhesive from the car. There might be holes though so be ready you might have to fill them. Newer cars just have the logos stuck on though with adhesive foam tape
@pumthuggee Ok, its a 1994 Mercury Cougar, so it might have screws, Is right on the side by the back seat window, so I'll try taking off the interior panel first, I'm painting the whole car, and the rust on the top is just surface, it looks like the idiot who owned the car before me started sanding it down to re-paint it but then just left it
@ferrari5o9o Hey sorry for the late reply. For those side emblems I think there are holes. I painted mine so long ago I honestly can't remember. You could take off the interior panel and look in from the inside and see if you can tell. If you're going to repaint then just yank them off otherwise yes, investigate that! For rust repair I do recommend looking at some other videos- my stuff is more artistic and you really want to do the right bodywork before you start painting
@pumthuggee k im working on my 1994 Chevy Cargo Van and the exterior is a white with rust from the bottom of the vehicles doors to on the sides of the body to get rid of it would i have to completely sand down the whole exterior ( im painting it black after) im 15 so i dont have alot of experience so im just learning as it is
@FootBall4236 Hey- you would need to get the rusty parts down to bare metal and then spray with a rust-stop spray or gel. Once you get half an inch out from the rust spot and it's looking good then you can stop sanding. For paint with no rust you don't have to sand to bare metal- Just rough it up with 400 grit. Also- make sure you prime! Plan on a couple coats since you're de-rusting. Practice on 1 area first- you'll get the hang of it
@CaseyMcLaughalot No need to wet sand the primer. Don't need water till the end after your clear coat has cured for getting it super shiny. For sanding on the paint and primer no water needed
@pumthuggee ok thanks I'll try that, I wiped it once the other day and it just smeared everything, I noticed u just used spraypaint after its done can u tell that's what u used?
@zmetalmanbass If you do the process right, practice, clear and wet sand then it will look amazing. But you've got to try it out and practice first- there's a lot of technique you'll need to garner.
hey what should you use for a cleaner after sanding? iv been told windex, any glass cleaver, varsol, and painthinner... im painting my truck and cant figure out what to use to clean att he stuff off with, i tried water and it almost made it worse lol
@zmetalmanbass Usually I just use a damp towel and water....If you have an air compressor hit it with the air gun to blast all the dust out then just wipe with a damp cloth. I wouldnt recommend doing any hardcore cleaners or chemicals.
@pumthuggee YOU ARE THE WORLDS BIGGEST DUMASS AS SOON AS YOU USED YOUR HAND TO SAND YOU FUCKED UP THE BODY IF YOU WERE TO GO DOWN DEEPER YOU WOULD GET UNEVEN SURFACES AND DUMASS ITS CALLED 1000 GRIT SAND PAPER AND A BLOCK SANDER WHAT A GIANT FUCKING WASTE OF SPOT PUTTY THIS TAKES DAYS TO DO NOT 1 HOUR PLEASE PEOPLE DONT LISTEN TO HIM HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE HELL HES TALKING ABOUT
@CaseyMcLaughalot Cool. Yes it goes sanding then rust-stopper then spot putty then primer then paint then clear then wet-sand. That rust stopper spray is good stuff make sure you do that- it's a clear gel or spray that kills any tiny rust remnants. Sand out all you can but use the rust stopper fa sho.
@CaseyMcLaughalot ok man just practice on a small area first hahah - it's gonna get messy baby! Also I'm going to recommend against going down to bare metal, you really don't need to. For grit make sure you end with 400 before priming. You'll need to get some spot putty filler and glaze for some of the dings and scrapes you're going to find too. STart easy, start small and then see how it goes- good luck
@CaseyMcLaughalot you can sand with anything but just make sure you're using the right grade of sandpaper and also keep the RPM's low- too fast of a spinning end and it will burn through paint. I used a belt sander once and it was a horrible mistake. If you're not doing an entire car then just use your hands, if you're doing a whole car then be careful, use right grit and you might need to go manual for edges, curves and bends
Hey, i have a 59 F100 that im getting ready to paint and im a little short in funds but im kindof woried about spray painting it. Does it have a pretty good finish when your done?
@cullet05 Well, definitely practice first. If you're doing the whole car 1 color (not crazy murals like mine) then be prepared to spend a LOT of money on cans of paint. It would probably be more cost effective to buy a sprayer and do it that way. Or maybe about even. It's possible with spray but for an entire truck to look good and not home-made like my crazy car- it's going to be a lot of work. the finish needs clear when you're done with the color- that's another big investment in paint!
anythign you scrape off with the razer would just gunk up the sand paper and cause soft spots in it..youll end up going through alot more paper..plus that tape is pretty thick so the easiest way woudl honestly be to razor it
@miguelzepeda20 anytime. it is usually made by bondo and is in a giany toothpaste type tube and should be with all of the painting stuff. remember that that stuff is not just premixed bondo it is a different consistancy its more for smoothing out rough spots in old paint before a paint job and does not dry as fast as regular bondo either. but if you are just looking to skim coat over some rough metqal or rough old paint its the shit.
anybody know where can find a step by step for painting a car from bare metal? I will be soda blasting all the paint off my car so the sheet metal is going to be bare. the paint is going to be very basic Matte White so no special undercoats will be needed for candy or metallic colors.
@corvette4554 Great- Well, depends on how many coats. I want to say like 2-3 cans of primer and base and 1 or 2 of clear per bumper. Buy somewhere where you can by extra and return what you don't need. Also best to stay within same paint brand if possible.
its sanding .... not sandpapering ..... wow and there is a thing called a pin stripe removing tool . work just a tad bit better then a razor blade . wow .... and it looks like u are using sand paper for wood .....
can u even wash it???? by the looks of it it was done half ass. i work in a paint and body shop and wht u are doing in the way of prep work, and the paint. looks like u could never wash that car, cuz all your hard work would run with the water...
@fatbeatos Yeah this is definitely the ghetto backyard way but it's held up 2+ years with just a little fading- washing is fine, just the paint pens faded a bit. Overall not bad.
OMG i Love you!! how long can you leave your car sanded? days weeks? or is it something you do right before the painting?? the prev owner of my car look like they spray painted the car. it was a teal color and now its black. do i take all of the black off or just sand it down like you did yours??
@KianaTheWordsmith Hey haha thanks- You can leave your car sanded for a while the only thing is the risk of moisture permeating into the metal through pocks and dings. Try not to leave it exposed and definitely do NOT sand it down to bare metal. You don't have to take all the previous color off but rough it up enough to get the top surface off, even it out and prime to see if there are any gashes or pits. Good luck!
for the molding tape and the pin straps cant you just sand that off when you sand the rest of the car instead of the razer plus in the video you were sanding by hand does it have to be sanded that way or can you use a sand belt?
@foursouls1 good question- I like to get the pinstripe off first because sanding it takes forever and tends to be uneven with the other surfaces around it. For sanding you don't have to do it by hand but I used a belt sander and it was actually harder- more cumbersome and clumsy. I think for machine sanding you might want some type of sander but not a belt sander- maybe one of those "mouse" type ones- hope that helps
that thing on the side that looks ridiculous is so if someone opens their door next to you it will hit the plastic instead of the car. corvettes have them too i agree they are stupid
@25doolan Well you don't have to sand all the paint off, you just need to rough up that top surface to receive the new paint. Actually you don't want it super smooth before you paint, you want it the same feel as unsanded primer. That's why primer is so important. Do your sanding to rough up the old paint then make sure you prime a couple times. no need to sand the primer just go straight to your paint after it dries (and do a couple coats). good luck-
lol i hope this is a joke,#1 jam scew driver behind molding anf put a dent in the door,no just use a razer nife and cut it off,# use 400 sand paper to sand car and using you fingers wal sanding,no just us a red scuff pad to sand car,use the 400 to sand the primer that you needed to put over the deep 100 grit scatches you put in the door and if you want to no how to do this the right way just check my page.
@pumthuggee Actually you want to use a DA sander to get all the clear coating off, not the actual color paint. You can sand the primer with DA and finish by hand. After the first coat of color you wet sand by hand before applying the final clear coat.
@pumthuggee I have even seen people paint cars with paint brushes and rollers and wet sand it down to a smooth finish. It is time consuming but the end result is really nice.
I have a question: Some cars' molding underneath has like an indentation for the molding to fit there. You can just fill that with body putty right?? I'm 15 and looking for a junker that needs some body work, I'm trying to get all the help I can. Thanks!
@ufosorufhoax13 Hey thanks for the question, that sounds awesome. Unfortunately some cars have that lame indentation for molding- so dumb! It depends how deep the indentation is. I'd recommend going fiberglass if it's more than just a slight ridge. If it's just a few holes where stuff was bolted on then do putty but if it's deeper than a 1/8 inch i think you'll want to go fiberglass.... good luck!
@maghaggard Hey- I have used every possible brand and honestly I can't really tell a big difference. I do like the specific automotive paints like Duplicolor the best for some of the cooler colors with sparkles in them.
@sicktitz hey- depends on the sander. There's one called the Mouse which is small and worked pretty well for me. I also tried a belt sander which completely ruined an area of the car. Make sure you have a high enough grit, don't grind it real hard and take your time and see what happens- good luck!
@tdaniel89 no need to sand to bare metal- just enough to get old junky paint top layer off and rough up the surface moderately. You will definitely need to prime before painting. Do a couple coats, this will really help your paint last long
@mctapout187 You don't usually need to sand the primer unless there are areas with damage that you're using body filler on. After priming a few times you should notice if there are any surfaces that need actual body filler or reapir work but if everything looks good then just let it dry and move on to your paint. (For most primers I've used this is how it is...)
Hey, First off I would like to say your videos are very helpful and awesome. But i have a question. I heard Maaco doesnt do a good job painting cars, the paint job always ends up peeling and cracking. I was wondering what i would have to do prep it myself so all they have to do is paint. Do i have to sand the car to bare metal and primer it. Or just do as you said and just 400 grit it. And if i have to sand it to bare metal what do i need.
MtvernonKing914 3 days ago
or you could just use mr blow dryer to remove the pinstriping you just warm it up and peel it off. way easier.
TBoffroad 3 days ago
Hey, I have a 1970 Chevelle and am aiming to repaint sections of it, but the biggest problem that I am running into is rust. Do you have any recommendations for dealing with rust?
walkdn2opensewer 1 week ago
@walkdn2opensewer hey I would google about that question I'm not the best expert with rust but i do know its really tough to get it all out so it doesnt come back...
pumthuggee 1 week ago
just use a heat gun and a plastic scraper for the pin stripe and any stickers if you dont want to wreck your paint. Then paint thinner and a rag gets the glue off, (just dont rub too hard or the paint will blemish and look like crap)
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@Tobine22 Good tip- thanks for that
pumthuggee 2 weeks ago
Hi I have a vintage car it's british racing green i want to paint the centre of the car from side of bonnet to back door Beige will i have to sand all the paint off or just take the shine off it.
Farmer2492 3 weeks ago
@Farmer2492 That's a great question. I'd actually recommend going with vinyl if i understand correctly- You're doing a racing stripe down the middle? I'd go with vinyl. If you're going to paint though I'd mask it off and sand it carefully and then when you'e done you'll use 2000 grit sandpaper to even the ridge where green/beige meet then buff the heck out of it!
pumthuggee 3 weeks ago
a belt sander! For christ sake your not finishing a deck!,,use a da or even a palm sander.
jayd1563 1 month ago
@jayd1563 Hey at least I didn't pull out the brush roller.....
pumthuggee 3 weeks ago
never thought to save time and buy a sander?
billyrk17 2 months ago
@billyrk17 I bought a belt sander and ruined my fender. Gave up. Hands hurt now. Pain.
pumthuggee 2 months ago
@pumthuggee Use a DA sander not a belt sander
Boodieman72 2 months ago
@pumthuggee If I send you a pic of a car, could you tell me if it's possible to save it? xD
DonaldHellsing 1 month ago
@DonaldHellsing Sure email me a few at a time- just check my website for my email addy
pumthuggee 1 month ago
This is the bozo way to paint your car. The "ridiculous molding" plastic strip serves the very useful purpose of preventing dings and nicks when you park in a public parking lot. Most people don't notice or give a damn when they open their door slamming it into your brand new paint job. It's not very bright to not realize this and since you couldn't fathom the purpose of the molding then how can you be trusted to know what your doing when you paint the car?
wildcanine 3 months ago
but i wanted in DARK BLUE. so i should use black primer then blue paint?
064644164 3 months ago
@064644164 Probably black yes. If you have a chance you can try two areas- do one with white primer, the other with black and see if there's a big difference-
pumthuggee 3 months ago
@pumthuggee I was always known that you use a light primer usually for dark colors. under my paint is white n my car is black under red is white etc.
Drastic1586 2 months ago
i got a honda CRX 89, its metallic black i think or satin black. i want to paint into dark blue, do i sand it down to BARE metal then put clear coat then paint it? let me know asap thanks :)
064644164 3 months ago
@064644164 You don't need to take it to bare metal. Follow the sanding steps and then you could use a light grey or white primer to get a lighter starting place since you want to make it dark but a little lighter than black. If you still want it really dark then use black primer then your black.
pumthuggee 3 months ago
what did you wipe it with after sanding?
thanks
juanjo12el 3 months ago
@juanjo12el Just a paper towel with water. Actually, many paper towels. Also after sanding I used an air hose to blast out dust from all the nooks and crannies. Do that first then wipe it down
pumthuggee 3 months ago
When do you know that you're done sanding?
MechaBrittany 3 months ago
@MechaBrittany Smooth surface, old junk is off, irregularities even. There's a couple times you'll be done- they're stages. First to rough up surface and get top coat off, second after you've filled holes and pock marks, third after you've touched up any areas after priming. So there's really 3 times when you could be done sanding for a particular point in the project
pumthuggee 3 months ago
That stupid plastic thing that ford motor company thinks "looks cool" is actually used to prevent your doors from becoming dented when parking in a shopping center parking lot
nurev187 3 months ago
Dam this guy must work at earl scheib lol
mario714619 4 months ago
Goes back to the saying do it right or don't do it at all. But if your car is already a junker might as well have some fun if your bored.
Punkeravhc 4 months ago
Your gonna dent your car if you take off moldings with a screwdriver. Use floss.
xxxStunna 4 months ago
HELLA GAY
MegaLeonidovich 4 months ago
@sissillian1 Cool
pumthuggee 4 months ago 2
I love the crickets
Adamoda14 5 months ago
haha u crack me up bro
canocano626 5 months ago
My shop instructor told me almost exactly how you did yours.. the only difference is when i took the "sticky tape" left overs off i used a power tool with an eraser like tip and it worked like a charm.
amandasoreo 5 months ago
Man you are funny as hell.'sticky tape from 1995'lol
carismatic10111 5 months ago
need help on prepping my car for a $50 rustoleum paint job. see video response
thanks!
coi10 5 months ago
is this shilabuf
bigwang45feet 5 months ago
This should be titled, "How not to paint your car"
ecoli2345 5 months ago
@ecoli2345 could you show me links to prep and repaint a car. Well i just need my hood repainted.
nitebluesky 5 months ago
@ecoli2345 its showing how to sand down your car dip shit watch the second one for the paint
jonathankundinger 5 months ago
Would you need to sand and prime a car that is going to be painted the same color? For example I have a black civic, and I wanted to repaint it black gloss, would I still have to sand it down?
trinidadnic 5 months ago
@trinidadnic yes. just sand it down a little bit then spray right over it. but if you want it to look really good i would recommend to buff the whole front bumper and hood down to bare material, those are the places that get alot of abuse
TheBopop 5 months ago
@trinidadnic You would need to sand it but not to bare metal. With 400 grit just get it roughed up a little. Also this is a good chance to take care of any dings or dents
pumthuggee 5 months ago
what year and what car?
nig227 6 months ago
@nig227 96 Cougar. And it's for sale $1999 OBO-
pumthuggee 6 months ago
bro couln't you use an electric sander?
opiewally 5 months ago
God that sound is horrible.
AliYuseph 6 months ago
Once you said spray paint, I was like AWWWW CRAAAPPP!!!
jessedipstick 6 months ago
Done the razer thing what a mess and it took forever and took paint right off the car never again. Manual sanding is gay, orbital are the way to go. Spray paint on the car is never a great thing expect when you don't have the money to buy real paint.
egn83b 6 months ago
They make a tool specifically for removing vinyl,glue and other things stuck to your car...Its a rubber wheel that goes in a cordless drill and rubs it out.I'd never let this dude near my car with a razor blade
MrBonesy84 6 months ago
@MrBonesy84 hahah nice! I definitely recommend everyone getting that and not using my razor method
pumthuggee 6 months ago
@MrBonesy84 Well if you're going to sand and paint your car scratching it with a razor blade wouldn't matter lol
Wade422yamaha 6 months ago
@MrBonesy84 yeah i work at an autobody shop we have that we also use dx330 grece and wax remover
ChevyBass4 6 months ago
you should use a heat gun to remove vinyl decals and glue ;)
IvelandNO 7 months ago
@IvelandNO Right! Good call. I've used a hairdryer which was better than nothing but yes, heat gun definitely good
pumthuggee 6 months ago
when you took that straight razor to the sticky tape the noise it made sent a shiver down my spine lol I hate it when that happens
CorderoIvan 7 months ago
@CorderoIvan HAhahah I know I hate that sound too
pumthuggee 7 months ago
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Man this fucking sucks
vincentbradley2007 7 months ago
nice garage band loop : ) great videos you got by the way keep it up please!! it also helps if you use windex with the razor bade :) smooths it out and gets rid of those scratching sounds
hubaluba 7 months ago
nice garage band loop : ) great videos you got by the way keep it up please!!
hubaluba 7 months ago
@hubaluba u got it- thanks
pumthuggee 7 months ago
Galvanized steel razor scraper would work well with that razor. look it up on google or ebay.
realchaos1 7 months ago
you remind me of shila bouff or w/e :)
ArtzNMedia 7 months ago
Just a little bit of sticky tape from 1995! lol
chadnisha 7 months ago
the funny part was when you threw the mold. ahah nice
Disbeat123 8 months ago
Thank you.your video was the best so far
froddoyo 8 months ago
@froddoyo Thanks, glad it was helpful
pumthuggee 8 months ago
What would I use to remove surface rust? Can I use a circular sander? And how do I remove the logo on the side of the car? (In my case its a Mercury Cougar logo)
ferrari5o9o 8 months ago
@ferrari5o9o dont listen to this guy look up better videos he knows nothing. it depends how deep the rust is you can sand it with 80 grit sand paper or cut it out try poking the rust area with a screw driver a couple times if it breaks you have to cut it out but if its surface rust just sand it until the metal until all the rust is gone and for the logo there should be some clips or screws holding it on on the opposite (or inside) side of the panel
SolemWingPixy 8 months ago
@ferrari5o9o For rust sand it all off down to bare metal then use a rust stopper gel or spray then prime over that. Circular sander might work - depends how big of an area. I like doing it manually if it's small enough. For logos it depends on the year. On a hot day get some dental floss and work behind the logo separating the adhesive from the car. There might be holes though so be ready you might have to fill them. Newer cars just have the logos stuck on though with adhesive foam tape
pumthuggee 8 months ago
@pumthuggee Ok, its a 1994 Mercury Cougar, so it might have screws, Is right on the side by the back seat window, so I'll try taking off the interior panel first, I'm painting the whole car, and the rust on the top is just surface, it looks like the idiot who owned the car before me started sanding it down to re-paint it but then just left it
ferrari5o9o 8 months ago
@ferrari5o9o Hey sorry for the late reply. For those side emblems I think there are holes. I painted mine so long ago I honestly can't remember. You could take off the interior panel and look in from the inside and see if you can tell. If you're going to repaint then just yank them off otherwise yes, investigate that! For rust repair I do recommend looking at some other videos- my stuff is more artistic and you really want to do the right bodywork before you start painting
pumthuggee 8 months ago
@pumthuggee k im working on my 1994 Chevy Cargo Van and the exterior is a white with rust from the bottom of the vehicles doors to on the sides of the body to get rid of it would i have to completely sand down the whole exterior ( im painting it black after) im 15 so i dont have alot of experience so im just learning as it is
FootBall4236 7 months ago
@FootBall4236 Hey- you would need to get the rusty parts down to bare metal and then spray with a rust-stop spray or gel. Once you get half an inch out from the rust spot and it's looking good then you can stop sanding. For paint with no rust you don't have to sand to bare metal- Just rough it up with 400 grit. Also- make sure you prime! Plan on a couple coats since you're de-rusting. Practice on 1 area first- you'll get the hang of it
pumthuggee 7 months ago
0:40 You just lost that tool you will need later. :P
BradShreds 8 months ago
to risky lol
360TRiiCKZ 9 months ago
get a sticker remover spray.
TRDSpecs 9 months ago
fuck are you dumb, that is body molding to protect the door from being dinged
racersedge17 9 months ago
@racersedge17 Ya but it gets in the way of putting decals on, I had the one on my 2004 Monte Carlo SS removed for that reason.
ferrari5o9o 8 months ago
@CaseyMcLaughalot No need to wet sand the primer. Don't need water till the end after your clear coat has cured for getting it super shiny. For sanding on the paint and primer no water needed
pumthuggee 9 months ago
@pumthuggee ok thanks I'll try that, I wiped it once the other day and it just smeared everything, I noticed u just used spraypaint after its done can u tell that's what u used?
zmetalmanbass 9 months ago
@zmetalmanbass If you do the process right, practice, clear and wet sand then it will look amazing. But you've got to try it out and practice first- there's a lot of technique you'll need to garner.
pumthuggee 9 months ago
hey what should you use for a cleaner after sanding? iv been told windex, any glass cleaver, varsol, and painthinner... im painting my truck and cant figure out what to use to clean att he stuff off with, i tried water and it almost made it worse lol
zmetalmanbass 9 months ago
@zmetalmanbass Usually I just use a damp towel and water....If you have an air compressor hit it with the air gun to blast all the dust out then just wipe with a damp cloth. I wouldnt recommend doing any hardcore cleaners or chemicals.
pumthuggee 9 months ago
@pumthuggee YOU ARE THE WORLDS BIGGEST DUMASS AS SOON AS YOU USED YOUR HAND TO SAND YOU FUCKED UP THE BODY IF YOU WERE TO GO DOWN DEEPER YOU WOULD GET UNEVEN SURFACES AND DUMASS ITS CALLED 1000 GRIT SAND PAPER AND A BLOCK SANDER WHAT A GIANT FUCKING WASTE OF SPOT PUTTY THIS TAKES DAYS TO DO NOT 1 HOUR PLEASE PEOPLE DONT LISTEN TO HIM HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE HELL HES TALKING ABOUT
SolemWingPixy 9 months ago
Thanks for having this for idi0t's like me ! I'm tired of high ass quotes =-/
cartoonist1975 9 months ago
@cartoonist1975 hahah no problem
pumthuggee 9 months ago
@CaseyMcLaughalot Cool. Yes it goes sanding then rust-stopper then spot putty then primer then paint then clear then wet-sand. That rust stopper spray is good stuff make sure you do that- it's a clear gel or spray that kills any tiny rust remnants. Sand out all you can but use the rust stopper fa sho.
pumthuggee 9 months ago
@CaseyMcLaughalot ok man just practice on a small area first hahah - it's gonna get messy baby! Also I'm going to recommend against going down to bare metal, you really don't need to. For grit make sure you end with 400 before priming. You'll need to get some spot putty filler and glaze for some of the dings and scrapes you're going to find too. STart easy, start small and then see how it goes- good luck
pumthuggee 9 months ago
@CaseyMcLaughalot you can sand with anything but just make sure you're using the right grade of sandpaper and also keep the RPM's low- too fast of a spinning end and it will burn through paint. I used a belt sander once and it was a horrible mistake. If you're not doing an entire car then just use your hands, if you're doing a whole car then be careful, use right grit and you might need to go manual for edges, curves and bends
pumthuggee 9 months ago
I hope you don't paint cars for a living,,,,,,,,,,,,,lmao
Harleyman440 9 months ago
@Harleyman440 hahah no way- although goofing around like this did get me the knowledge I needed for some decent "real" work hahahah
pumthuggee 9 months ago
i think the rubber thing is for when stupid people in other cars open there car doors and hit yours but they actuly hit the rubber mold lol
graff94so 10 months ago
if you would have heated up the molding with a blow dryer first there would be alot less adhesive residue left.
thedeerman091 10 months ago
@thedeerman091 Good call- found that out the hard way ahahha-
pumthuggee 10 months ago
ever heard of a HEAT GUN!
krazykevin6969 10 months ago
thats a 250$ fine for littering! lol however nice video
cliveay 11 months ago
thats a 250$ fine for littering! lol nice video
cliveay 11 months ago
wat 'n sjap jung! hahaa
LeonBezema 11 months ago
talk about a half-assed way to paint a car
metalmulisha6661 11 months ago
what kind of car is dat?????
JohnPinkney123 11 months ago
@JohnPinkney123 1996 Mercury Cougar... I'm selling it actually let me know if you're interested!
pumthuggee 11 months ago
hey i like the ridiculous moulding along the side,,,,, :D
nonetheless good ta see theres still peeps reppin them ol cougars and tbirds! eventually i'll git around ta paintin mine,,,
KatanaMasta88 11 months ago
it won't hurt the body, right.
bntocool 11 months ago
@bntocool not the metal no
pumthuggee 11 months ago
Hey, i have a 59 F100 that im getting ready to paint and im a little short in funds but im kindof woried about spray painting it. Does it have a pretty good finish when your done?
cullet05 11 months ago
@cullet05 Well, definitely practice first. If you're doing the whole car 1 color (not crazy murals like mine) then be prepared to spend a LOT of money on cans of paint. It would probably be more cost effective to buy a sprayer and do it that way. Or maybe about even. It's possible with spray but for an entire truck to look good and not home-made like my crazy car- it's going to be a lot of work. the finish needs clear when you're done with the color- that's another big investment in paint!
pumthuggee 11 months ago
@cullet05 that depends on how good YOU are with airbrush or spraypaint... duuhhh
LeonBezema 11 months ago
Oh god...razor blade >_> I have a fear of them after nearly taking my finger off with one.
I WAS BEING STUPID OKAY :C stupid cardboard package....
Cam5X5 11 months ago
Lol very funny video. I laughed when he talked about cutting off finger. Great I'm getting ready to paint my car thanks helped allot.
demetrikbrown 11 months ago
@demetrikbrown cool- good luck
pumthuggee 11 months ago
@stevon1979
anythign you scrape off with the razer would just gunk up the sand paper and cause soft spots in it..youll end up going through alot more paper..plus that tape is pretty thick so the easiest way woudl honestly be to razor it
SwagProductions219 1 year ago
@stevon1979
anythign you scrape off with the razer would just gunk up the sand paper and cause soft spots in it..youll end up going through alot more paper..
SwagProductions219 1 year ago
Omgosh thank you so much. This is the first video I found where someone explains what to do. Not a video that has shit music in high speed.
Kilendger 1 year ago
wtf .. ur bando is alredy mixed ... in a tube ... where can i get that ..
miguelzepeda20 1 year ago
@miguelzepeda20 It's actually called spot filler or spot filler putty. Should come in a red tube
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@miguelzepeda20 got to your auto parts store and ask for glazing putty
lucasmorter 1 year ago
@lucasmorter thanks
miguelzepeda20 1 year ago
@miguelzepeda20 anytime. it is usually made by bondo and is in a giany toothpaste type tube and should be with all of the painting stuff. remember that that stuff is not just premixed bondo it is a different consistancy its more for smoothing out rough spots in old paint before a paint job and does not dry as fast as regular bondo either. but if you are just looking to skim coat over some rough metqal or rough old paint its the shit.
lucasmorter 1 year ago
anybody know where can find a step by step for painting a car from bare metal? I will be soda blasting all the paint off my car so the sheet metal is going to be bare. the paint is going to be very basic Matte White so no special undercoats will be needed for candy or metallic colors.
AcomsRazor1776 1 year ago
@AcomsRazor1776 Not sure sorry- For bare metal there might be another coating or step involved I'm really not sure. Good luck though
pumthuggee 1 year ago
Thanks. I just finished a video on how to paint my 1999
AskFlick 1 year ago
omg
finally i found a full informative video on how to prepare and paint the car
thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks !!!!
corvette4554 1 year ago
@corvette4554 Welcome! Remember to practice on something first, you'll be glad you did
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@pumthuggee oh yes im thinking of practicing first on a panel then if it worked ill do it to the car
by the way how many cans do i need to paint 2 bumbers like ( ) primer - ( ) base ( ) clear ??
corvette4554 1 year ago
@corvette4554 Great- Well, depends on how many coats. I want to say like 2-3 cans of primer and base and 1 or 2 of clear per bumper. Buy somewhere where you can by extra and return what you don't need. Also best to stay within same paint brand if possible.
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@pumthuggee
but the only problem is in my country (middle east -bahrain ) there is only cheap spray paints
so my only solution is to buy from the internet maybe plastikote or dubli color or if u know better brands i would be grateful to you
corvette4554 1 year ago
@corvette4554 Dupli color is great, they have a lot of special effect products which are really cool too.
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@pumthuggee great thanks a lot man
ill stick with dubli color
corvette4554 1 year ago
its sanding .... not sandpapering ..... wow and there is a thing called a pin stripe removing tool . work just a tad bit better then a razor blade . wow .... and it looks like u are using sand paper for wood .....
KTCustomz 1 year ago
this is why we autobody workers have business ..... wow
KTCustomz 1 year ago
heres a fucking idea dont do back yard hack jobs and just a heads up use a rubber wheel to remove the tape
TheMastermechanic100 1 year ago
@TheMastermechanic100 hahaha thank u man, i see this is nothing new to u.. i was just going to say the same thing about the wheel hahahahahaha
fatbeatos 1 year ago
for the side mouldings and pin stripe a good thing to use with the razer blade is a heat gun it will melt the glue and leave hardly and residue
turbocoupe83 1 year ago
@turbocoupe83 Nice! great idea- everyone trade in your razor blades for heat please
pumthuggee 1 year ago
Is this a joke ?
JackBuck44 1 year ago
ever heard of a sander?
beezzard 1 year ago
can u even wash it???? by the looks of it it was done half ass. i work in a paint and body shop and wht u are doing in the way of prep work, and the paint. looks like u could never wash that car, cuz all your hard work would run with the water...
fatbeatos 1 year ago
@fatbeatos Yeah this is definitely the ghetto backyard way but it's held up 2+ years with just a little fading- washing is fine, just the paint pens faded a bit. Overall not bad.
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@pumthuggee well man if u want and easer way of doing it, let me know and ill tell u
fatbeatos 1 year ago
OMG i Love you!! how long can you leave your car sanded? days weeks? or is it something you do right before the painting?? the prev owner of my car look like they spray painted the car. it was a teal color and now its black. do i take all of the black off or just sand it down like you did yours??
KianaTheWordsmith 1 year ago
@KianaTheWordsmith Hey haha thanks- You can leave your car sanded for a while the only thing is the risk of moisture permeating into the metal through pocks and dings. Try not to leave it exposed and definitely do NOT sand it down to bare metal. You don't have to take all the previous color off but rough it up enough to get the top surface off, even it out and prime to see if there are any gashes or pits. Good luck!
pumthuggee 1 year ago
for the molding tape and the pin straps cant you just sand that off when you sand the rest of the car instead of the razer plus in the video you were sanding by hand does it have to be sanded that way or can you use a sand belt?
foursouls1 1 year ago
@foursouls1 good question- I like to get the pinstripe off first because sanding it takes forever and tends to be uneven with the other surfaces around it. For sanding you don't have to do it by hand but I used a belt sander and it was actually harder- more cumbersome and clumsy. I think for machine sanding you might want some type of sander but not a belt sander- maybe one of those "mouse" type ones- hope that helps
pumthuggee 1 year ago
that thing on the side that looks ridiculous is so if someone opens their door next to you it will hit the plastic instead of the car. corvettes have them too i agree they are stupid
commanderdark 1 year ago
so u dont have to the paint off just need to have a smooth surface?
25doolan 1 year ago
@25doolan Well you don't have to sand all the paint off, you just need to rough up that top surface to receive the new paint. Actually you don't want it super smooth before you paint, you want it the same feel as unsanded primer. That's why primer is so important. Do your sanding to rough up the old paint then make sure you prime a couple times. no need to sand the primer just go straight to your paint after it dries (and do a couple coats). good luck-
pumthuggee 1 year ago
lol i hope this is a joke,#1 jam scew driver behind molding anf put a dent in the door,no just use a razer nife and cut it off,# use 400 sand paper to sand car and using you fingers wal sanding,no just us a red scuff pad to sand car,use the 400 to sand the primer that you needed to put over the deep 100 grit scatches you put in the door and if you want to no how to do this the right way just check my page.
ghostma13 1 year ago
this guy is a joker ..
fullmetal130 1 year ago
u r a biginner dude . get bit right
never sand with bare hands.
rackley35 1 year ago
@rackley35 Hahah yes- please add some helping hints and advice here if you have some extra advice for people
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@pumthuggee Actually you want to use a DA sander to get all the clear coating off, not the actual color paint. You can sand the primer with DA and finish by hand. After the first coat of color you wet sand by hand before applying the final clear coat.
Gratch2222 1 year ago
@Gratch2222 Excellent, thanks.
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@pumthuggee I have even seen people paint cars with paint brushes and rollers and wet sand it down to a smooth finish. It is time consuming but the end result is really nice.
Gratch2222 1 year ago
@Gratch2222 Hah man that is hardcore. Time to get some interns
pumthuggee 1 year ago
u r a biginner dude . get bit right
rackley35 1 year ago
put on your e brake
jaydent2 1 year ago
There a razor handles out there but most panel shops dont sell em there old
danvsyou 1 year ago
I have a question: Some cars' molding underneath has like an indentation for the molding to fit there. You can just fill that with body putty right?? I'm 15 and looking for a junker that needs some body work, I'm trying to get all the help I can. Thanks!
ufosorufhoax13 1 year ago
@ufosorufhoax13 Hey thanks for the question, that sounds awesome. Unfortunately some cars have that lame indentation for molding- so dumb! It depends how deep the indentation is. I'd recommend going fiberglass if it's more than just a slight ridge. If it's just a few holes where stuff was bolted on then do putty but if it's deeper than a 1/8 inch i think you'll want to go fiberglass.... good luck!
pumthuggee 1 year ago
Hey- what brand of paint do you suggest? Thanks!
maghaggard 1 year ago
@maghaggard Hey- I have used every possible brand and honestly I can't really tell a big difference. I do like the specific automotive paints like Duplicolor the best for some of the cooler colors with sparkles in them.
pumthuggee 1 year ago
Hey- what brand of paint do you suggest? Thanks!
maghaggard 1 year ago
hey pumthuggee, is it alright if instead of sanding it down by hand i use an electric sander? please reply, thanks =)
sicktitz 1 year ago
@sicktitz hey- depends on the sander. There's one called the Mouse which is small and worked pretty well for me. I also tried a belt sander which completely ruined an area of the car. Make sure you have a high enough grit, don't grind it real hard and take your time and see what happens- good luck!
munichgroup 1 year ago
do you need to sand it all the way back to metal? and if not do you need to prime it after.
tdaniel89 1 year ago
@tdaniel89 no need to sand to bare metal- just enough to get old junky paint top layer off and rough up the surface moderately. You will definitely need to prime before painting. Do a couple coats, this will really help your paint last long
pumthuggee 1 year ago
ive primed my car but what grit do i use to sand it?
mctapout187 1 year ago
@mctapout187 You don't usually need to sand the primer unless there are areas with damage that you're using body filler on. After priming a few times you should notice if there are any surfaces that need actual body filler or reapir work but if everything looks good then just let it dry and move on to your paint. (For most primers I've used this is how it is...)
pumthuggee 1 year ago
@pumthuggee so if everything looks good, i could just skip the wet sand and start painting??
mctapout187 1 year ago
@mctapout187 yup, you got it.
pumthuggee 1 year ago