How to paint with Spray Cans

Video with cheap cans available here.

In this video I show how to fix a scratch in your paintwork.
Im only using spray cans so its a DIY friendly methods.

Items used are.
120g, 240g dry sandpaper
600g wet sand paper
Grey scuff pads
Scuffing Paste
Wax & Grease Remover

Masking Taper

Masking Paper
Plastic

Primer filler in a spray can
Colour matched basecoat in a spray can
Clear coat in a spray can.

[eltel]

One of the best vids I have seen on using spray cans and the different types of clear coat to use. Cheers from the UK.

[thesetruths]

Good job.

I had never painted a car or body parts in 30 years and at least 25 cars I've owned. This past week I painted my teenage son's Impreza in an open carport on gravel and dirt ground. I figured out what works for my area (western Colorado). I did 5 and 7 light to medium-wet coats on a whole car, over 4 sessions without fail. Apply and let dry for 15 (minimum) to 20 (maximum) minutes between coats and it works fine for the paints I used. You should spray two small test areas with all environmental/time factors the same before the actual project. For example, if you have an area to spray that takes 10 minutes to paint it, wait and warm-up/shake your next can(s) for 5 minutes and start the next coat. That's a total of 15 minutes. I know up to 20 minutes is also good. But 40 minutes was too long because that induced chemical reactions and severe wrinkling. I painted in the same order/pattern each time I sprayed a section. I had zero runs, spray errors, or reaction defects. The original paint condition was below average. No body rust, but 50% of clear coat was gone and hunter green was faded and rock chips galore.

Below is the weather, process and paint I used.

1. Up to 3-mph occasional breeze is okay, anything faster or constant is to be avoided. Clear skies, for light, preferred. 20% to 40% humidity. Temperature between 50F and 72F while spraying. Warmed spray cans in hot water in a bucket. Shake them as much as possible.

Paints used on sides, nose and rear (3 sections):
-- Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Gloss Navy Blue 2X Paint + Primer: 1 medium-wet coat.
-- Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Enamel Gloss Navy Blue: 2 medium-wet coats.
-- Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Enamel Crystal Clear coat: 2 light coats + 2 medium-wet coats. I think a 5th coat could be applied with no problems.

Paints used on hood, roof and hatchback (1 section):
-- Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Gloss Black 2X Paint + Primer: 2 coats.
-- Rust-Oleum Universal Hammered Black: 3 coats (4th coat optional). ***Color dries gloss dark grey with blackish specs, not solid black.

2. Sanded car with 100 and 150 grit dry paper by hand, with a scrubby dish sponge as the pad to fold the paper around. First, I sanded high defect/damaged spots...double their original size. Then I sanded vertically and again horizontally (cross hatched) the whole car.

3. From this point forward you must walk carefully to protect from dirt contamination...do not drag or scuff the ground. Wet the surrounding area to help keep dust out of air. Douse car with hot water and wipe down with rags. Let air dry 30 minutes. Check that all areas are smooth/scuffed well...touch up as needed. Wash with hot water+dish soap and rags/sponge. Rinse well. Dry with microfiber. Air dry 15 minutes. Tape up as necessary. 10 to 15 minutes before paint spraying use a microfiber cloth and lighter fluid or mineral spirits (same thing) to wipe down the section to be painted. Immediately before painting wipe all surface with a tack cloth. As you're spraying move slowly and don't scuff the ground.

4. Even in the open air you will want to use a painting respirator, but at minimum cover nose and mouth with thick damp cloth or N95/N100 face mask. Clear, tight fitting safety eye glasses work best...the larger goggles reflect light and make wet paint difficult to see clearly. I had to go without eye cover and just squinted my eyes when the paint spray was thick, because goggles distorted the light.

5. It will take these paint formulas 3+ hours to dry to firm finger touch so leave it alone for 5 hours. I let it dry 24 hours in the carport and then put it in the Sunlight for 2 more days before driving. At 25 to 30 days I'll polish and wax it.

If you want to see pics drop me your email and I'll send you a couple.

[johnmaddern]

I have been a spray painter for over 25years, semi retired now. I l appreciate your love of painting and watched a few vids, keep up your great work new sub

[richardgarfield]

I just wanted to say thanks for all the videos.... I do a ton of diy and work on cars just because I enjoy it but I have always struggled with spraying. But the tips on all the videos have been a complete game changer for me.... I have just finished a few spray jobs and I am so happy with them.... and its 100% down to everything I have learnt watching your videos... thanks so much again.... please keep going😊

[anthonyscott]

This was beyond helpful! Thanks for taking the time to put this together for us. Stay safe Bro

[MiddletoM]

The UPOL clear is brilliant, it smooths out so well giving a nice flat glossy finish with next to no orange peel.

[NeilD]

At last, a clear and simple video on how to do this sort of work, you made it so easy to understand each stage, am a bit of a hobbiest painter, only small stuff to help family out, but may look to doing more to make some money as have lost my job thanks to this bloody virus, anyway many thanks from the uk.

It is real satisfying to do a job like this and make it look new again 👍

[alfnitro]

Wow, that’s amazing, I never realised you could get such a good result from a can! You are the Master.

[royalt]

Your videos are both inspiring and educating me to prepare doing a rattle can job on my entire car. Extremely informative and you explain all areas well, giving valuable knowledge. Also found out you're from Australia too! Love from Melbourne my guy!

[ahcrx]

Keep up the great work guys... I done a spray course with you guys years ago.. I learnt soo much customspraymods, Mark and Mario are legends!

[SickeningGojo]

Just discovered this channel recently and it kicks ass! Very well presented and informative. Much appreciated!

[lesfox]

Hey Dave, spotted you in a local Service NSW joint a couple of weeks ago.
You looked a bit busy, so didn't want to be rude. Would've said hi otherwise.

Knew it was you, surprising how different folks look on camera sometimes.

Enjoy your vids, find them very informative.

[fakman]

Could use a buff out, but hell...it looks better than the rest of the car. Love the things that can be done with rattle cans when you take the care to do things right. Cheers. Great vid.

[guymcphee]

In Australia & New Zealand this car was known as the Holden VT Commodore and by the look of this car it is the 'Berlina' badged variant.

[stevenlonsdale]

Brilliant video. I've got a 20 year old audi S3 that I'm going to try paint myself.

[MrDemonchild]

Cool video, very informative, excellent results, when I use cans I always turn the can upside down and spray a little to clear the nozzle between coats

[PedroPlckle]

Dude. Great channel. Never kneel on a solid floor without knee protection - not even one time. It's going through me, man. Stay safe. :-)

[doc-holiday]

Very straight forward and so easy to understand. Great tutorial. Thank you for the helpful tips.

[montitec]

Brilliant video, tackling a vw golf here in London, did all the prep work and primer but wasnt keen on laying the basecoat myself but think I will have a go now.