How to paint your car with Rustoleum. The right way.
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- čas přidán 14. 09. 2010
- I've been asked to make this vid a million times. So here it is.
This is a how-to regarding the 'Rustoleum technique'. I go over everything from mixing the paint to applying a clear coat. It takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, but if you have the determination, you can get great results.
Sorry about the repetitive audio. CZcams muted my original audio so I had to change it quick. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
12 years later, and no one has made a better how to video than this. Stunning and beautiful work.
7 years later its still by far the BEST video on CZcams on painting a car with a roller hands down. Great detail! A truly amazing paint job! 5 star video!
I agree with you excellent unbelievable
I totally agree; this is, by FAR, the best video, on YT, on roller painting a car. I'll be using this method on my wife's MGB, in the spring.
@@TheLifeTerm don't be a dummy....
@@Iknowyoumadnow fuckin nice job bro
Make that 12 years later here in 2022
At first I thought, what is this guy think he is doing, but seeing the result, it came out pretty damn sweet. Nice job
I’ve sifted through CZcams roller & spray paint car videos for YEARS.
THIS is the only video you need. 😎👍🏻
You know how to paint, but more importantly you know how to make a great video about painting. Clear, concise, easy to understand info for all us wannabe painters.
I am truly speechless....Rustoleum should hire you. I'm about to go out in this storm, head to Walmart and purchase 2 cans right now! You definitely got me sold! You are the truth! Two thumbs up!!!
It turned out very nice. I love the tip you show about using the hair drier to keep the bubbles down. I was a professional painter and we use DTM (Direct To Metal) Paint to paint steel doors and there are always bubbles no matter how slow you go. Never heard of using a hair drier to keep them down. Thanks for the tips.
( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_Channel_F )
@Barry Manilowa The steel industry was based off methods created at that time period, mainly English inventor Henry Bessemer. Who created a method to produce steel abundantly and cheaply. On top of that Jan Matzeliger was Dutch, from Suriname. South American, not even African, much less African American. The Fairchild F1's electronics (The part that Jerry Lawson worked on) was based off David H Chung's Fairchild F8. Though I will throw you a bone and say I believe Jerry did have a hand in it's building. but David has the actual patent according to Google. Everything aside, can we cut the "*insert race* actually makes the world go round and it's all a conspiracy" crap?
If you are an American, I find it confusing that you want to be equal but, YOU are the only ones separating yourselves. Stop it with the race card. No one owes you anything. Just work hard and you will be rewarded, just ask Charlie Pride.
HUBBABUBBA DOOPYDOOP Japanese? ??
I have watched your video 10 or 20 times. Im doing a 51 Dodge truck and it looks great using this video step by step. Im up to 800 wet sand now to get a little more of the orange peel out. Thanks a million! Saved me some big bucks!
This is the 2nd video I have watched of yours and I can only guess that the idiots that clicked the thumbs down are either body shops or are people that can't fold a paper airplane much less paint anything. You have some excellent skills. I am subscribing.
Or people that appreciate the process and craftsmanship but wonder why you would do all that work and not spring for paint that will hold up to fuel spills bugs tar etc. So perhaps people like the process but would recommend better quality paint.
No he could've just spray painted everything (primer, paint,and 2K clearcoat) in one day and wet sand and polish the clearcoat the next.
@@cjkersh Rust-O-Leum is quality paint. This is obviously a budget paint job, and at 1/10th the cost of a professional quality paint.
I like the results of the paint finish I have questions after applying clear coat do you give time to dry,and when applying polish do you give time to dry or proceed to buff out immediately after applying
@@cjkersh A good quality clear coat should be all that is needed to protect the paint from gasoline spills. So in essence, one could paint their car cheaply like this, and after some very light sanding they could apply an expensive protective clear coat over it all in a small area such as the panel which houses the fuel cap. It doesn't all have to be expensive primer and paint beneath the hard clear coat. Thanks for commenting
best video on the subject ive ever seen ,great job bro
I learned that technique 50 years ago and still today is a proven winner. .... I like the drip reference
My ‘83 Vanagon is going to look so much better after getting this treatment! Thanks for the step by step, no commentary seemed necessary. You answered my questions about what grit abrasive and the number and process of coats of paint applied 👍
I agree, dam the haters. You did an awesome job and I guarantee you helped others who watched. Thumbs up!
He definitely helped me for sure!
Amazing is all I can say. I never in a million years thought roller painting a car can come out like that.
The whole reason why roller brushes were invented in the first place was to make it so that people with zero painting skills could put on a decent looking coat of paint. This should have been the obvious outcome of roller painting.
Nicely done man, nicely done.
No blaring music, every step shown clearly, no unnecessary chatter!
13 years and still the Best Video i found !
Awesome...no...PERFECT job! You've explained all the proper steps for those who haven't mastered the Rustoleum paint game.
i have been watching videos for two hours.. this is by far the most helpful / right to the point / step by step - one, thanks!!
ME TOO... I have been watching ALL day...
I have to paint my 30' Class A RV... and still have
not gotten out of my PJs....
Not to shabby. Thanks for not ruining a great video with your constant dialogue, I've heard enough conspiracy theories and life stories while trying to find the right way to do this. You da man. I'm stealing this technique.
Hi do you have info on a proper paint-thinner ratio on this? Thanks
This video is SO much better than others I've watched where the person talks and talks and talks until you're ready to scream and it takes them forever to get to the point. I love the way you show every detail along the way. You are very good at this.
The Camera is not lying/
OOOOO get em!
Great paint job
I'm not surprised at all. Super expensive carriages in the 19th century, and the early cars were painted by hand without spray guns, by highly trained artisans. Google search when the first spray guns went into car making and you will be surprised.
I am ASTONISHED! I just watched a quick Rustoleum paint job, but this is inspiring. I don't have $4000 to repaint my car, but I do have time. Thanks so much.
12 years later this is STILL one of the best videos on CZcams for Rustoleum ❤ April 13,2023
Would like to see an update. How has this paint job held up over time? This is very interesting
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I have a 22 yr old Honda that really needs a new paint job, and this vid will help out a lot. Great work and nice close-ups on the products u used and clear instructions!
dude a decade ago, I watched this video when I was painting my 69 mustang. I was 20yrs old and didn't have access to a sprayer and nice garage, wow this is too awesome coming across the video again. I am now painting my corvette but thankfully I am running a 2k paint and clear out of a sprayer. Still no other rustoleum video on youtube compares to your work. Cheers and congrats on getting over 1mil views on here.
wow you just put more than seven years of painting experiance under my belt in a less than seven minute video. this is a class a video,i thank you sir. thank you.
Very inspirational! Effort and persistence outdoes fancy equipment and expensive materials!
I like your video demonstration teaching technique .Easy to follow .Well Done! Thanks for sharing.
if i had not seen it, I would not have believed it! I wouldnt try this my self, but I am highly impressed by the turn out. Great job!
When I was at trade school back in the seventies here in OZ, one of my mates father was an Englishman and brush painting was his trade. My mate bought a FE Holden sedan that needed painting and he told us his father was going to paint it for him with a brush, yer right. When you can paint and cut in as good as him you don't need to mask. This guy used a normal wax candle to create a marble effect on anything you liked and could create a wood grain effect on painted surfaces with varying tones of paint, a real artisan.
dam cat, you got some skillz
I had no idea that kind of finish was possible with a roller
thank you
Best video by far. Tried it on my old Ford F-150, I actually used 2000 grit one last final time after the 1000 and it is beautiful!
Did you really?
+Erik Lopez yeah! it buried under snow, it's been a shit winter so we will see how it held up. I'm going to do my Honda prelude in satin this spring.
how many cans did you require for an f150? damn. 3l CANS IF IM CORRECT?
32 cans.
4 years ago, I used your video to paint a metal door for a shed outside. To this day I get compliments on that red door.
Completely awesome!! Just bought a vintage camper that I want to paint with Rustoleum this Autumn. I'm officially excited now to get started!! Thanks!
Some tips from an old pro
Add a little enamel hardener to the paint (you can get it at an automotive paint shop) it will greatly improve the quality of the paint and set up time.
Color sand before the clear. Clear will magnify any defects but will cover 1000g scratches.
Of course Wax and Grease remover is better then thinner. And never use gasoline for any clean up. Lacquer thinner is not that expensive. Oh, please dispose of waste properly.
It actually does not speed up dry time. It's a catalyst to harden the paint. Allows better durability like an epoxy and will make it sandable so it will not clog up the paper.
skyylow how much enamel hardner would you add?
dont take tips from everyone and combine them in one if you want the same result,, everyone does things a little differently, if you want to incorporate enamel hardener, then you should use skyylow's paint brand of choice and method as well... If you want to do this roll on method, do it exactly the same as him if you want the same results.
shit this looks OUTSTANDING to the untrained eye! its not a brand new car. its gonna save me 5 grand
(a capful of Japan Drier per 1 panel worth of thinned paint)
I want to paint my truck I will be following your video...nice instrumental by the way.
Bartender by Unladylike -instrumental
this is the correct way,he has it down pat,the sanding the orange peel out gives the finish you see,there are no short cuts,you gotta give a damn to get a beautiful finish,it takes work and dedication,but its worth it in the end,this looks fine partner,thanks for showing us the mix and the addressing the orange peel ,most guys see the orange peel and just give up,it happens
thank you for posting this my paint work now look as good as the body shops for almost NOTHING!
WELL THAT CAME OUT LEGIT AS HELL...
Wow! This technique is really good. The texture is really great and it looks like a brand new car if you have this kind of painting skill.
Thanks for this. I wanted to buy the original paint but at $450 a gallon, I decided I will opt for the Rustoleum and will change colors. I like your step-by-step easy to follow instructions.
Damn dude thats impressive!
Dude. You're awesome. That is just as good as a professional paint job at 10% the cost. Totally awesome video.
A professional paint job consists of a single coat of spray, light machine sand and a clear coat. They are usually done in 5 hours and will charge you at LEAST $800. I would estimate that this paint job, done with a roller and hand massaged to a brilliant shine? $5000 for a full car. Super nice...
umaxen01 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣😂😂😆
LOL
I have so much respect for your talent & patience.
Great video. Informative and helpful. Pro quality editing and paint job. I am going to try this method on a couple of my daily driver classics. Thanks for a great video!
Awesome, I thought will be hard to achieve, but looking at your video, you make look so easy, worth trying, thanks
@tpi383 Could you have done it for $50 bucks? Without a booth, gun, or compressor? Guys do this because they don't have all that crap and they don't want to spend $1000+ bucks for a pro job on a shitty beater car.
I never said this paint was perfect, I never said you would not fuck it up. But if you put in the time it will work and look good. Also this paint will last if done right, I know a guy thats got like 6yrs on his. The car sits outside all day and still looks perfect.
jtech87 I know this video is old but it is a go too video for this paint job. I have started painting my C10 with the Gloss Cherry and it looks great so far but have stopped due to concerns of durability and UV fade. I am spray painting due to Gliss Cherry only being in rattle cans.
Beast Mode... the best video on roller/ rustoleum; simple to understand... it looks very good. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent job Jtech! Great tutorial, great explanation in perfect detail. Thank you sir!
I liked the video. I think the nay sayers are set in their ways about spray. My situation is I cant spray as I live in a condo. However, rolling this on will be the ticket for my old Jeep. And since its apart already and time is not a factor, why not? Also, the cost of auto painting materials are so high, its not for this project. Perfectly flat and glossy? Maybe not, but amazing results.
Penetrol in the paint will allow it to flow, not sag, and level out beautifully. Sorry, but this guy busting up the paint with all those mineral spirits just kills me, breaking down the pigments, and the molecular bond tells me it wont last. No wonder hes orange peeling so much. I've been a professional painter, and finisher for over 30 years, using hardeners, and speedy catalysts, and you just dont breakdown color like that. Just FYI.
Michael Stubbs k
I am good with Day 3.
This is an AWESOME video, THANK YOU! You have obviously mastered this technique and the time and patience involved makes me appreciate the incredible results even more. I'm looking to paint a horse trailer and this is going to help me a lot.
Honestly I never thought this would be possible! You're absolutely correct, the camera doesn't lie and you did one heck of a job there m8! I am super impressed, in today's 'throw everything away' society it is nice to see that we are still fixing things in our backyards and basements :). Nice video!
Question: Do you have to use the blow dryer everytime or only for coat
The blow dryer is something you should have in when using the roller to get rid of bubbles. I would still keep it around for the clear coat as well. A milky haze can take form in your clear coat if it gets too humid outside and the blow dryer will make it go away quickly if you get at it before it cures.
u my friend have got skills
wrxsavvy iiiii
Mad skillz
This is a great video that answers many of the questions I have had like how to tell when you've got it thin enough, and how to get rid of those darn bubbles. Very well put together. All those who say to spray instead, this method is great for not having to have a clean area, and if you're doing it inside, it doesn't stink.
Right. For instance, I decided to try my Luck at DIY painting my motorcycle tank last season. Kept almost getting it perfect then making a small mistake when spraying--that I would ty to fix and just make worse--and just having to start over. I Finally settled on just covering the whole thing with multiple cans of peelable paint until I can repaint it over the winter, which is what I'm in the process of doing now. And my choices are to try and DIY a heated tent so I can spray in my cold garage in Michigan, or if possible find a way to roll the paint and do it in a temperature controlled basement. Either way, I'm gonna need to spray the 2k clear outdoors, so I still haven't decided.
Not gonna lie… I thought I was buck nasty with my rustoleum game, until I seen your job. Dayyum!!! Nice work!!
I’ve since started spraying everything with rustoleum. Found a universal hardener that works great with the paint.
$40 per gallon instead of $250 for Napa paint is a lot better on the pocket!
How much time did you wait before final wet-sanding and using compound. Did the clear coat dry completely before that step? Thanks!
Shelby Lewis at least a month
I bought a primered truck from a big Mexican guy with tattoos and told him I was going to use a "weenie" roller on it. He looked at me weird.
whats a weenie roller
So what color did your weenie turn out?
This is such a great comment
Red, flaky and dry.
Thank you, thank you. Well explained and you used the lighting to show the finish nicely. Great job.
I’m going to try this on my truck this week! Best video on this method I have found.
Every damn time I paint outside a damn bird shits on it before it dries. fml. thanks for the vid bro
+brewerbrian420 I can survive the bird shit, but what really annoys me is wind when painting with cans... goddamnit.
Buy a gazebo.
amazing. I want to do this on my piano but am terrified of the job.
+jtech87 hi everyone ,if anyone else wants to learn about car spray painting tips try Wiltapar Paint Sprayer Secrets (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got cool success with it.
Zeva Dan
Go fuck yourself, spambot bitch.
Probably the best video on showing the proper way to roll on a paint job
Damn. Finally someone who knows what they're doing with Rustoleum. Wish I knew about the hair dryer trick. Would have saved me a lot more sanding.
It's obvious you've done this LOTS of times. Question is, how long will this paint job last? Just curious.
I wouldn't expect decades: it's not a baked-on, 2 part factory enamel. However, I would expect more than a few years with proper waxing/maintenance; even a decade or more, assuming the prep work is done right for proper adhesion between coats (which he did). Longevity has much to do with A) storage and B) maintaining the integrity of the surface: proper washing, waxing and polishing, with UV protection. un-garaged and not kept properly washed and waxed, I'd expect a paint job like this to fall apart within a few years. Even factory paint goes south in short order under those conditions.
till someone scratches his new paint job
Ward Takuan The upside of the Rustoleum paint job is it can be repaired with the 5$ spray can version. You can also just repaint an area if needed.
Brutal
.....only possible problem down the line is matching color as red fades like nothing else,
This how we do shit in America watch & learn world
actually I would say this is how they do shit in Russia- lol. Those guys are quite clever too!
That is soo cool! Definately would have NEVER thought you could have done this w/ a roller and some good paint! Great job!
Jack, longtime auto restorer. Excellent presentation, and impressive finish ! Keep it up, thanks.
yo Jtech . i was watchin this video and my girl walked in and started twerking (good beats)
. thanx for that ;)
Great finnish, but too much work compared with a spraygun.
Got that right! Must have a catalyst or you'll be making a hobby of this on a regular basis. Wont last.
Sure it's a lot of work, but most people don't have the experience, knowledge, or equipment to use a spraygun, or the couple thousand dollars to get it professionally sprayed.
As for it lasting, look up stories of people doing this. There is a well known one of a guy doing his Corvair gloss white. He posted updates on it with pictures every now and then. His last update was 3 years after originally painting it, and it still looked very good, and I think he said he only waxed it once every year
that's absolutely beautiful. amazing job man you are truly talented.
Truly Amazing results! The hard work paid off!
LOL harbor freight HVLP gun, $15! faster, smoother and far less work sanding
miketlane you'd still need an air compressor
its electric
They're cheap too. If you spend $300 more to buy air equipment and you do this kind of work, you get the investment money back in a couple of jobs. I did it myself using bc-cc paint just painting one side of a car.
kacee Carey
HVLP isn't. It's run on air. Their electric Wagner knockoff is around $40.
hvlp. high volume, low pressure spray gun. runs on air, not electricity
lol thats a rx7 fender
Excellent video... simple, informative. I learned a lot in 6.5 minutes. Thank you!
Great video, thanks for taking the time to record it and sharing your experience.
Lol pretty spendy if you're starting out with nothing
paint roller
paint roller holder
enamel paint bucket
enamel paint in can (edges)
spray paint
mineral spirits
sanding block
tack cloth
400 grit wet sand paper
800 grit wet sand paper
a1.) 1000 grit sand paper or
a2.)ultimate compound finisher END
or
b1.) cyrstal clear enamal spray paint
b2.) 1000 grit sand paper END
b3.)ultimate compound finisher END
But damn awesome video, i'm going to need lots of patience
EDIT: You can copy and paste this list into the description if you want.
That's expensive to you? Would a give thousand dollar paint job be cheaper? Lol
***** five thousand dollar paint job
***** lol point taking
Jtech 87 probably bought all material for less than $40-$50 at most. Compared to your $500 to thousand $ mentioned in comments. Not bad for a DIY'er, plus it gives you a little know how of what can be done using different methods, that's quite valuable. If we all did everything the same way it would be a pretty fucking boring world, standing in line, saying yes sir, following orders. Fuck that with the money the $ you saved you can go out get a lady or two, some liquor, hit some titty bars get your duck sick or save it. Thanks for video, did the samething on one fender, rolled on some old ass paint rust guard beige enamel paint over rustoleum primer for the fuck of it, because the prior rusto white gloss paint kept fucking wrinkling, thanks rusto. So I stripped back, restarted, wanted to see if the paint was worth a shit, I was pissed. Sanded back the beige rust guard, than white gloss rusto, than clear coat gloss rusto. I got to say it came out pretty fucking amazing. Hard shell glossy finish. I did the other fender without rust guard beige paint. Just rustoleum primer, white gloss, clear coat. It looks like shit, not even gloss, like matte. That lil can beige paint I put on with roller came out way better. Sometimes you just want to try something just to see if that's my niche or so. Better using your time to do something productive than to be destructive, I think...
Okay watched 20 secs of it, and already messed up, dont use paint thinner to clean the surface, what you need is wax and grease remover, it removes everything, paint thinner will leave a coating and the paint wont fully stick, and before you even wipe it off you have to blow the dust off or it wont get full clean, and when you paint anything, spraying is always better than rolling it on, gets a better coating and fills everything, and takes less time
I put any kind of car wax and then the grease remover instead of the paint thinner?
you can also use a gasoline to remove excess paint on your hands or area that don't want get painted
you could also go to the gas pump swipe your card take the fender and just pull the handle on the pump letting gasoline spray all over the fender and all over the gas stations concrete then possibly go to the tire station at the gas station put a dollar in and blow everything clean it would work too.
Amen! Acetone to clean the metal, and perhaps slightly damp cheese cloth with A1 kerosene as a tack cloth, and oh yea.....DO IT IN A CLEAN ROOM, NOT OUTSIDE ON PLASTIC LAWN FURNITURE!.....LOL No way those results were done outside of a negative pressure room, just saying. I can see the gnats, and no seeums smiling, beside just plain ole airborne particles ruining the results
Michael, how would you roll paint a hydraulic dump trailer?
I see tons of them gloss black. Orange peel does not matter for a garbage dump trailer.
I have one, it's faded from jet glossy black, to a darker grey. I need to repaint it. What steps would I go about to remove a little rust, primer it, roll on high gloss black, and roll clear coat? I am not interested at all in spraying a dump trailer. I don't want to get overspray all over my house.
Thanks!
Man, thank you! My mom's car needs to be painted...and so many of the other videos require using expensive equipment and expensive tools. We can't afford a professional. Very nice video--good step by step process. I love that it can be done with stuff I already have around the house. If you take requests--I would love to see a video on how to repair small rust holes.
This is an awesome video!!!!! So glad i found it. Answered all my questions and you did an awesome job showing every step! Thank you :)
got to be fucking kidding whaaat
this method is tedious and the wrong way to paint a car,... I know because I painted an entire pickup truck doing it this way, with rustoleum, and foam rollers, and the results were very good but soooo much sanding, and orange peel, and waiting for oil based paint to dry, very messy, very time consuming, paint spills, ect lots of WORK,..this video makes it look much easier than it actually is,......I did my car with duplicolor spray paint cans and then 2k 2part clearcoat and it was sooooooo much easier and produced much better results, no sanding paint at all, no orange peel at all, duplicolor laquer dries 100% in 20 minutes, and dry to the touch in 3 to 4 minutes not allowing dust and fibers into the paint unlike rustopleum,which takes 24 hrs to dry, and then weeks to fully cure as oil based paint dries from the surface down, allowing dust and dirt to settle in, hence endless sanding and sanding and sanding,....I would highly encourage people to watch a video by refinish network entitled,....how to spray paint a car yourself,.... on the proper way to do this, he is excellant and will show you a far better way than this,
garu8193 - Sounds like you had the mix too thick. I am up to 8 coats and have no issues with orangepeel or drips. The paint is dry to the touch in 1 hour and is cured enough to do the next coat in 6-8 hours. The biggest issue most folks seem to have is trying to paint it using this method, but with expectations based on past spray experience. If you had full coverage before the 4th coat it was too thick. For some folks (especially in Calif) the use of spray ANYTHING is an invite to neighborhood complaints. My ONLY options were roller and pro... This method really does work, but it requires patience and the willingness to do it "their way" - my .02
still duplicolor rattle can laquer is a much better way to go i did have it too thick at first, and thinned it out and even posted a video of me spraying a hood with an electric paint gun, the gun was much better than the foam roller, check out my video, it came out excellant, but you can put 8 coats of laquer and clearcoat it in an hour and when laquer is buffed out properly and then clearcoated it looks better than enamel
I get that, but for those of us who CANNOT use spray because of local laws, neighbors, lack of a garage, etc This method works great and as with most painting, prep and finish make or break the job. How it is applied is not as critical. I really do not see how it is "much better" way to go.
Steve Heeter laquer can be touched in 1 to 2 minutes, it is the best way to paint outside, even in hot humid weather just use a blow drier over the paint, because of the super fast drying time, even an hour as you say is plenty of time for dust and hair ect to settle in hence sanding
garu8193 - ?? did you just switch subjects? "laquer can be touched in 1 to 2 minutes" I am not sure what you mean by that... I was talking about the fact that some of us cannot use the SPRAY methodology. The type of paint is not the point. (as I understand it) I have never heard of folks rolling on Lacquer, interesting thought though.
that was excellent very clear and easy to follow thanks it looks great
Awesome! At first I thought you were thinning it to spray it and then came the roller. I am impressed with your results and a great Vid too! Thank you!!!
Or you can buy a cheap ass air compressor and paint gun at harbor freight and do this in an hour... 4 days to paint a fender is ridiculous! lol
It doesn't take a whole day for each stage though. Probably ads up to less time than spraying. It's a nice way to work.....low pressure you could say. Plus it's a lot cleaner than spraying.
Having spent 3 times as much and covered yourself, your space and your lung with carcinogenic paint. If 2k or Celly's being sprayed about, I want a proper mask and a place I don't mind covering in over spray.
A J Wright Exactly A.J. Why turn a nice little job into a big drama.
Why in God's name would you paint a car body with rustoleum? You know that stuff is not resistant to solvents, or gas. It is not durable at all, especially for body parts. Sure, looks nice now, but pop that fender on a car and drive it around for a week, then tell us how good it looks. All that time and effort and that fender is going to look like crap in short order.
If you don't have a spray booth and spray gear, you can get automotive grade paint in aerosol. Look up the Spraymax brand for one.
Paint comes in two basic types: 1K and 2K. In addition there are two basic "systems" of painting; single-stage and multi-stage.
1K paint means it is a single component paint. You paint it on and let it dry, like your rustoleum there. 2K paints include a catalyst, or hardener. You mix the two components, paint it on and a chemical reaction dries and hardens the paint. 2K paint is far, far more durable than 1K paint and is resistant to solvents and fuels, and dings, and bugs, etc.
As for painting systems, single-stage means you paint on the color and you're done. The single-stage paint includes the gloss, etc, all in one. There is no clear coat needed. Single-stage paints include enamel (the worst), acrylic, acrylic urethane, and polyurethane and most automotive grade single-stage paint is 2K, so it is durable.
The most popular multi-stage system is base coat and clear coat. Typically, you prime and sand the surface, then apply the base coat (the color, which is usually a 1K paint), then top it with a 2K clear coat, wet sand, buff. The 2K clear coat is the hard, durable finish. You have to be sure, however your 1K base coat paint is compatible with whichever 2K clear you want to put on top of it, otherwise as soon as you spray the clear it could react with the base coat and wrinkle, or melt, etc.
If you want to add metal flake, or what not, then that is typically done using what is known as an "intercoat". You prime, apply base coat, then the intercoat, then final clear coat. Intercoat is a type of clear that you add the metal flake to and spray over the color base coat.
There are also transparent colors sprayed over certain color base coats, such as for candy paint jobs, or for tinting or other special effects. A classic candy apple red job is multiple coats of a transparent red over top of a gold base coat.
One downside to the 2K auto paint in a spray can is cost. About $20-$25 per can, but you can do that entire front fender in a 1K base and a 2K clear coat for about $50 (2 cans of base coat, 1 can of clear) and it will be as professional and durable as the factory paint on any car...arguably more so if you wet sand and buff the clear coat.
The really big downside to any 2K paint is that shit will kill you if it gets into your body. 2K paints contain isocyanates (a form of cyanide) and the effects are cumulative (meaning once some gets in you, it doesn't go away and repeated exposure just adds to it, up until you die). Seriously, this stuff is no joke. IF you are painting outside like you did above, and IF you get a good quality mask with proper charcoal filters, and IF you get a paint suit and wear gloves, you can do it relatively safely, but in a spray booth with full on spray gun, it has to be a full downdraft booth and you must wear full body protection and a positive pressure air mask. Isocyanates will absorb into your skin and even through your eyeballs.
Edward Lance Finally the best comment here. Restoleum will even smudge with your fingers and leave a fingerprint after a week. But have heard you can rent paint booths but haven't seen any in my area. Best bet on the cheap side is to prep and learn to fill/prime/guide coat/block sand ect yourself. Just have the painter just spray on the color in the shop. Then learn how to color sand and buff at home. Have done it this way several times in the past to cut the labor costs.
eyeballs?! No thanks, here comes Rustoleum!!
Edward Lance I called the factory,,it's industrial paint,,resistant to chemicals, uv rays,etc,,made to paint outside Machinery farm ,industrial equipment, ,why wouldn't it hold up on a automobile? ??
Edward Lance sounds like alot of book smart and no real world experience, ,,,socially, financially or otherwise
All cars were painted with enamels back in the day. I had a 62 SS painted in enamel and the painter told me not to do any waxing and to hand wash it for a month, and no pressure washing until it hardened in 30 days. Beautiful job, drove it for a couple of years no problem.
You got it right. Those little rollers are magic. Great Job~!
great instructional video!!!! paint jobs are expensive--you literally walk us through. long live the revolution of go getters!!!!
Wow! VERY nicely done!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. This is a great way to bring something back to life without breaking the bank. Fantastic job.
11 years later and I agree that this is the best video for rolling on paint thanks man
This clears up alot of questions. Great job and thanks for posting
Great job, man! My wife and I are probably going to repaint my old Jeep this summer and will be doing the Rust-Oleum oil based in a can with a roller. Your procedure is a little different (and faster) that what we were going to use. I will try your way on some small parts to see how I like it, and then will do the hood and body tub after that.
I worked as a musical instrument repairman for many years, and we would occasionally do full overhauls of brass instruments, which involved chemically stripping the lacquer first, doing all needed work, and then fully buffing and re-lacquering it using epoxy lacquer we mixed up fresh in our very nice downdraft spray booth.
However, for doing spot re-lacquering, like freshly re-soldered joints, we frequently had issues with "blooming" due to high humidity in the shop. This is where the clear lacquer would develop super tiny bubbles beneath the outer skin, turning the crystal clear stuff white. We would hit it with a heat gun or hair dryer just as you do here. It would gently allow the fog/bubbles to come through the surface and re-skin smoothly, like glass. Gentle application of heat works like a charm after you get used to doing it.
Great video. I will up-thumb and subscribe. Keep posting!
This guy knows what he's talking about. Tried it myself and results are nice.
I was not expecting that to come out so good, nice work
Your video is the one that I watched before I tried rolling the paint on my Chevy Silverado. I just created a video response to your video showing my truck on my channel. Thanks for sharing your method .. it works very well!
I did these same steps with black rustoleum spray on my hood and it came out awesome!
Thanks for the video