Beginners Guide: Spray Guns & Spraying Base Coat Clear Coat

Learn the basics about using and cleaning spray guns, and how to apply base and clear coats. Adjust spray patterns, cleaning a spray gun, Dupont and Nason sealer and base coat / clear coat.

[douglascard]

as a young car enthusiast.. anything I want to know how to do I immediately watch your YouTube videos.. sometimes I find myself watching just because of the immense amount of knowledge you put into the videos... your an amazing inspiration to enthusiast like myself

[darrenfurze]

Thanks for taking your time, To help us learn how to spray & clean our guns. Don't listen to the negative comments, they are from people that are only watching your video to pick it apart. The positive comments are coming from those, who are watching this to learn. I THANK YOU please keep it up.

[eddiebrown]

i have been painting on an amature level for 50 years, I can lay a good coat of paint, but i is still ask about diluting, preasure and tech stuff, just watching your vid was good informative and i like your attitude. I thank you .. Eddie Australia.

[reticulr]

Excellent video for beginners mate, I am a person who this video is aimed at, beginner about to attack the fairing of my BMW K1300S. I have the basic knowledge and practical sense but your video filled in all my questions of doubt. After watching your video I stopped watching all the others.You have given me the confidence to attempt the job. Thank you.

[tedmurray]

THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS INFORMATIVE VIDEO.
The section on cleaning can't be over done, so important.

[stevenroberts]

Thank you, I'm a contractor and not a painter but after watching your vidio and some others I now feel fairly confident that my project will be a success. Thanks again!

[ljaysperspective]

Im the guy that you just described in ur vid...thank you so very much. I appreciate u taking the time to help the diy guys.👍

[johnnyohness]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your instruction on the use and maintenance of spray guns. As a guy who is hungry to learn this art, I am all ears and eyes. This is good fundamental information for guys like me that most professionals won't, or don't have the time to explain to the greenhorn like me. Thanks again.

[noyolabassist]

Pete.. thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. I'm no painter, I just want to work on my own small projects in my shop and I'm just getting started so this video helped me tremendously. Ignore the haters and keep doing what you do, people like me really appreciate it.

[paddyodonohoe]

Great video. I’m about to spray my 64 Cadillac, 1st time doing anything like this. People like you give people like me the confidence to do such a job. Thanx from Ireland

[vsurg]

Thanks Pete! My dad grew up in Williamsville, so I automatically trust you! Getting ready to shoot my first car panel and your video was very straightforward and understandable.

[kenh]

Pete, you have done an excellent job explaining who is the ideal candidate for watching this video. That particular comment was quite valuable, as it fit my situation perfectly. 1st time painter, brand new gun, old boat & new project!
The clock in the background and cleaning your gun was perfect.
I learned a lot, wish me luck.
Ken

[kroot]

love the safety skills you share in this video. sharing is caring. thank you for your time and for being a great teacher.

[runningon-dinosaurs]

Thanks Pete this video answered all of my questions - seven years old and still excellent and relevant. It’s well on its way to 1 million views. I can’t tell how much help this has been - all the best mate from a wet and windy UK.

[burhanhashmi]

This video answered most of my questions. You are a fine teacher too. God bless.

[KeneHyatt]

thank you for sharing your video I think that you were probably in the Guinness Book of World Records because this is the first video that I've ever seen that actually shows how to clean the gun. Thanks

[Hassannnn]

This video should get millions of views, thank you for inspiring and motivating me, very helpful !

[colinodonnell]

How on earth could anyone leave nasty comments???
Just a friendly guy imparting his knowledge for the greater good of us novice painters. Be nice folks.

[Dannyhuskey]

Great informational video! Tons of information without all the extra bs talking that doesn't relate to what the video is about. Again, Great Video and thanks for the information. Keep it up.

[unionjack]

Hi Pete, I live in England and have been painting cars and lorry's since the late seventies. I have used cellulose, acrylic, synthetic enamel and lately two pack or 2K. I have done a few re-paints in 2K but straight colours only. I have a classic Ford Corsair, which was based on the American Thunderbird but it is metallic blue. I had asked several people how to do a base and clear coat but every answer was different. So, I turned to YouTube and your channel came up. I found this video very informative and the use of the clock inspired me to get the car painted. I put a clock on the wall, like you showed. I wet flatted the boot lid (trunk lid) with 800 and wiped it over with panel cleaner then tack ragged it off. I used my smaller DeVilbiss touch-up gun and put the base coat on thinly leaving 10 minutes between coats, 4 in all. Then by using the clock I cleaned the gun and tidied my tool room up a bit. After 45 minutes I mixed the clear and put a 'dust' coat on followed by 4 more coats at 10 minute intervals. That was 2 hours ago. I have just been out to have a look and the finish is great, lovely depth and high gloss. I thoroughly recommend your channel to anyone wanting a good guide to painting. I have been in the job for nearly 40 years but you taught me something today that I can use in future.