In this 2 part video I show you my method of getting an absolute flawless mirror like finish out of rattle cans. It's not easy and this is a long video but if you want to know all the little secrets you should watch it all!
I like that he shows us how to use accessible, inexpensive, and somewhat improvised methods to get professional results.....this is where the true craftsmanship shows!
He went through like 8 cans, 4 different sand papers, a buffer and 2 bottles of compound. This costs well over $100 for this tiny gas tank. Poor prep work didn't help. I seriously doubt that gas tank would have cost more than $200 to have professionally painted.
@@tarstarkusz I was thinking the same thing. You're better off buying a gallon of your favorite color from TCP Global or some other company and spraying it with a cheap harbor freight gun and compressor in your back yard. Especially if you're doing a whole sport bike.
Hears a tip for you, I've done lots of spraying from cans and I always put the cans in a bowl stood up filled with hot water and leave in the hot water for 10 minutes, then shake the can well and your paint will go on far better and smoother. Try it some time and you will get the finish you want.
@@iangandy005 always make sure your surface presentation is really good and build the coats up slowly and evenly slet each coat dry for around 10 minutes, and don't put heavy coats on. The coat before the final coat should be lightly sanded down with a very fine wet & dry before final coat goes on. Hope this helps. Regards David
These two videos were fantastic. My nine year old and I are restoring a guitar, and this is just perfect to understand the process of getting the great finish he wants. Patience and care. Wonderful.
Not boring at all. Thank you for being so detailed...you taught me not to rush things....this is art, not just another chore to scratch out the list. Good job.
I love you've not edited out mistakes! You definitely went the long way round and your technique isn't fantastic.. but it goes to show that patience is key to a good finish!
i've watched a bunch of similar videos and I have to say I understood the most from this one, straight to the point without missing any vital details.. i feel much more confident on my project now! thanks!
Really appreciated how detailed the video is and that you left in where things went not so perfectly to plan. I'll be trying this for the first time and I anticipate losing to Murphy's Law. Seeing your recoveries will be super helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for the detailed video. I've watched about 10 other videos of rattle can painting and to me, yours has been the best. I'm so looking forward to doing my Road King. Starting tomorrow!
I like the full-length demonstration. I learned a lot from that approach and really appreciate you putting this up. Great job on the tank, bro. Looks professional.
Thanks for taking me through the whole process. It helped reaffirm the approach that I’ve taking on a year-long project. I’ve been battling with using automotive finishing products on an old acoustic guitar. It’s far from the traditional nitrocellulose lacquer approach, but the soundboard and headstock face are pretty beat up, so it’s been one long experiment. I’m using products available in 2023. My main issues seem to be incompatibilities between various compounds. I’m about ready start wet sanding and buffing the layers of clear coat (SprayMax 2K Clear Gloss) I put on a few days ago. It’ll be a first for me, and I really need to get it right the first time. Watching you persevere has helped me to adopt a better mindset as I press on. Gorgeous bike, by the way.
Thanks for keeping the details in. Too many how-to videos skip them and then you have no idea what kind of effort the job truly requires. Now I can't wait to get started on a paint project.
This is a great-non boring tutorial. I've been in the process of painting some Realistic Minimus 7 speakers (aluminum). I started with a few coats of XO Rust and after I ran out of that, Rust Oleum. I,'ve been sanding and fixing the flaws and I just ordered a pack of 409 - 4000 grit sandpaper from Wal-Mart. Now, I guess I'm going to be doing more sanding to get these baby's to shine better than new money. Damn perfectionist!! I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for spending your time putting it together for us. The best video on "Rattle Canning I've seen.
hey you did a great job of showing everything i needed to know doing my truck this week! ive watched a few videos and there ok but i totaly feel you did it the way i want to and am going to do mine ! thanks
After doing many spray jobs with cans with all different types of paint sometimes without clear coat over the last 40 years I must say your video is a masterwork compared to many so called pro sprayers on here all saying they are just for beginners or people starting out yours does what it says on the can (pun intended ) well done sir.
Damn dude. that was a long ass process but I really really appreciate you uploading all the details. these videos are going to help a ton when I start tearing into my sportster to paint it. thank you so much for the videos!
Currently refinishing the heater box and pedal box of a 1972 MGB/GT . I wasn't getting the finish that I wanted. You showed/detailed all aspects of the process! Much appreciated!
Best video I've seen so far. Compound and Polish go a long way. wish I would've seen this video earlier. not sanding down the clear coat was a mistake I made. Again...Thanks for showing all the details
I am currently repainting a 1980 Suzuki gs1000g. I love my bike and I want it to look good but not cost hundreds of dollars for a paint job. I knew I was going to do it myself but didn't really know how to do it properly. After watching this I am very confident that I can make it look good. Thank you.
thanks, built a speaker box for my 2500 w 12 and wanted a custom finish instead of carpet, paint job is sick but I wanted that mirror like finish on my clear, test panel turned out great thanks to this, next is the actual box. so yes guys if done right, his method will work on MDF board too with a Lil more sanding. very pleased.
you did a great job. fuck the haters, you worked through it and i'm sure it will help a lot of people. whoever thumbed down should just leave a comment if there was something you missed, which i think people did in part 1. thanks dude
Thanks, that was very helpful. I’m painting custom bags and was concerned about that little bit of texture on the base coat (also black). So it seems the key is, after applying multiple coats of clear coat, let it cure and then do as many iterations is necessary wet sanding, rubbing compound and then working up to final polishing. I really appreciate the video, thanks.
I want to thank you for shooting these videos. They really helped me decide which direction to go. I have an old bike, and I just don't think its worth the money to pitch into a professional paint job. Ima give this a shot for my honda cb 550. Thanks again friend!
Man i know this video 5 years ago but I watched plenty of spray painting videos and this was the best for me cause the mistakes and the whole process like I thought I could paint in one day and look fantastic. That was a lie. I skipped primer or half ass sanded it and went through the horrible process of working harder cause if your primer is silky smooth then you can finish better and sooner. I couldn't figure out why mine came out ok and not awesome like yours, well it was blotchy with the shine, I thought even if bad spots in primer it's ok paint over it and sand and if you don't even the primer then it'll never look awesome until you do the first coat like it is your final. Im gonna paint my motorcycle again and then we'll see maybe my car again, that's a whole other issue lol. Thank you for keeping it 💯 honest
I've been working on my bumper for my truck and was wondering how everyone gets the deep dark shine at the end on black. Thank you for showing each step it's helped me a ton.
You need to spray closer to the tank, not mist the tank, this will cause it to be milky. The spitting is due to the nozzle pin hole getting clogged with clear before you spray you need to use a needle to clean it out.. This will save you a bunch of time wet sanding.
awesome video man, i had a pretty good idea of what to do and i have a second coat of the same primer filler paint sanded to 320 and i just thought i would look to see if i could find any help on youtube and this was super helpfull. thanks for the great videos.
