Smokey & the Bandit Tribute Truck Ep.46 Rescuing Mediocre Paint

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On this episode I continue with the ongoing restoration of this 1979 Kenworth W900A truck to turn it into a tribute movie truck to the one used in the 1977 classic movie Smokey and the Bandit with Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed and Jackie Gleason. If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for??? “Hello Mr. Bandit, would you just happen to be listening out there??”
So now that the paint has had some time to properly cure and I take a closer look at it in the daylight, I’m not that thrilled how it turned out. Obliviously, painting black paint is no easy chore and given I’ve never painted before, I may have bitten off more than I can chew. However, not one to be discouraged for long, I decided I’m going to try and salvage this half-ass paint job but doing my own cut and buff. Essentially, its just a wet sand with ultra-high grit paper then using my new Father’s Day present, cutting it with special glaze to remove all the sand scratches then putting a coat of wax on it. In the end, the section I did on the bunk roof was night and day difference, Biff would be proud. Now I just need to put that same amount of effort in around the whole truck…
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@TwinStix 2 года назад

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@steventolbert8643 2 года назад

Keeping a water spray bottle will help you go a long way as well bro so you don't have to keep getting up and down so much and you can really make that truck shine to your perfection all with your prep and pads on your buffer and your compound

@steventolbert8643 2 года назад

I always used a spray bottle as I was water sanding little more than a mist but all in all great work bro I've seen people do or (TRY) to do there paint and body work and not get even close to what you have done with the experience you have so keep up the great work bro and God bless

@steventolbert8643 2 года назад

A good florescent light or fluorescent flash light will help as well and watch out for your swirls in your darker colors light that hints fluorescent light

@steventolbert8643 2 года назад

Hey bro one more thing if you have any questions or anything hit me up here I've been in the auto body paint bodywork buffing even frame stretch for 25 yrs bro and remember there is never a dumb question just the question never asked!!!

@TruckWithJeter 2 года назад

Dude if you bought that building I know a butt load of people that would come by and enjoy the significants of it history. Love ole Smokey and The Bandit

@stansdds 2 года назад

This is why a high quality, professional paint job costs so much. A true professional spends a whole lot of time preparing the surfaces, a little time painting, then more time sanding and polishing. Wet sanding and polishing is pretty much a requirement for a shiny, smooth finish with single stage paints. The two-stage base coat then clear coat can allow you can get away with less or sometimes no wet sanding of the color coat. For many years now, factories have been priming by dipping , then applying base and clear coats via electrostatic paint methods, which applies a very uniform, but also very thin, layer of color and clear coat. Keep up the good work, Mark! Take your time, make it the best you can and you will be rewarded with a great looking truck.

@joerangel611 2 года назад

The W900 is worth it all Your efforts

@struedel25 2 года назад

I had mine painted by a guy for pretty cheap. Up close you can tell, but he promised that from 10 feet or more, I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. For a working truck, it is pretty good, but I wouldn't mind having a nice paint job.

@jimmyjames7770 2 года назад

Good morning and hello from Little Rhode Island

@howardhendrickson2933 2 года назад

When i find my tuck to restore, im bringing it to you for paint and polish!

@chuckthomas8176 2 года назад

Wow ,u can see the strips of the ceiling. That is awesome

@chadbartley924 2 года назад

Thank u do for what doing snow man truck paint is excellent

@mikelove6205 2 года назад

The truck is looking fantastic. Great job with the paint and correction work, what a shine. Will be amazing when it's completed. Well done sir 👌👍

@psg6314 2 года назад

Me and my grandfather were in Jonesboro when they were filming the Coors beer pick up watch the hole scene from across the street

@johnmelling9950 2 года назад

This is my job, ive been doing machine polishing for 20+ years. Mark, i dont wish to rain on your parade but that is going to look like a dogs dinner when the direct sun is on it, youll see all the buffer trails where youve been with the machine. Slow down a bit with the machine, you're arm speed is too fast and erratic. Instead of going direct to the wax, you need a soft foam pad and fine finishing polish on that dark colour to remove the buffer trails/holograms that the wool pad and heavy cutting polish leaves. I would also advise you to use that orbital sander with 1500 grit paper to sand the orange peel out. It will make it a lot easier and give you a more even finish.

@alexkeohane143 2 года назад

Good work like a sheet of Glass 👍

@lemaitremarc4137 2 года назад

Bravo 👍beaucoup de travail un vrai passionné félicitations de france🇨🇵👋

@nilo8642 2 года назад

The results are nice! Good job Mark!!

@grantjamieson 2 года назад

Wow, well done Mark, awesome outcome

@javiercastillo5157 2 года назад

Yes I thing after a few times doing that the truck would look good 😊 happy for you continue working in see this truck for the truck show

@FromthePits 2 года назад

"You want sumpin?? Hush puppies daddy! We ain't got no time for that crrrrrap!" - Classic line

@husqvarna545markii9 2 года назад

Bank Robber's ya ain't no bank robber's haha with food in his mouth XD!

@tombstone1841 2 года назад

Black is a hard color, or lack of, to paint.it shows every little defect. You have the right idea, a little elbow grease, and a buffer can do wonders. Good luck, you're doing a great job.

@AlCabin1 2 года назад

Simple hello Kudos and congrats on the job well done

@garymessina1609 2 года назад

Looking forward to seeing it all buffed out

@louisroman7134 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing.

@joemode101 2 года назад

That looks really good Mark for your first time great job👍🏼

@Southalabamaoutdoors 2 года назад

OK mark I do car detailing, 1) your buffing pad needs to be constantly cleaned out, get a pad spur cleaning tool or you can use a screwdriver tip lightly. When pad starts to drag on paint clean it. About every other time you add compound. 2) you will have better success using foam pads not wool. They have different styles and quality. You don't have but 2 coats of paint so you'll have to be very careful. With foam pad. Go much slower with foam pad. Your way too fast on foam pad. You'll get a better shine the higher the sandpaper grit..1st pass use 1500 grit, sand buff off, then use 2000 grit same thing. Buffing it right is a slow process for an experienced person. The buffer you have is hard to master. You should have gotten a duel action buffer way easier and more forgiving.. Also when using your buffer keep pad flat as possible, your using the edge not as much the bottom of pad..do not apply any waxes to fresh paint for a minimum of 45 days..!paint needs to evaporate the solvents out of it. You wax it too soon you'll know it, but read the paint manufacturer recommended time..

@Bass2010 2 года назад

Yep needs to keep the cloth pad blown out or it’s going to just leave more scratches and I did a lot of body work back in the day and that was one of the first things I was told was to keep the pad clean or it was just making more work cause it was putting dirt and grit right back in the pad

@shawnwainwright5605 2 года назад

who freaking cares

@Southalabamaoutdoors 2 года назад

@@shawnwainwright5605 your position? Living in your mother's basement doesn't qualify you an expert keyboard warrior...

@dennymarreesr6187 2 года назад

Nice job Mark! We always use a spray bottle to apply the water. It’s much less mess. Another thing is to get a thin rubber block from a body shop supply house and squeegee the area that you wet sanded. It shows where you need more sanding. Just a couple tips to make your job easier. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing!

@jeanjacobs6616 2 года назад

Looking great show man would be proud keep it up

@jessemerriam9732 2 года назад

Nice job mark snow man would be proud

@neteaadrian1654 2 года назад

You make a good job there,thank you for the video and wish you all the best!

@Dodis_Page 2 года назад

That clip of that building is Awesome! 😊

@struedel25 2 года назад

I was thinking the same thing as Mark. Somebody ought to buy that building and restore it

@tdwz1652 2 года назад

dont beat yourself up to much man, for your first paint job it looks amazing. polish that thing out and ot willl look great. half the body is covered in a vinyl strip anyway

@jessy81520 2 года назад

This truck is really coming along.

@mikelowell5633 2 года назад

I think it really looks nice Mark you're doing a really great job

@Ezrider359 2 года назад

you can have the best professional paint booth and still for a show quality paint job there will always be some paint correction that will need to be done. you could probably start out with 1000 then do 1200 and then 1500. the 1000 will cut the heavier orange peel faster and easier then going up to a finer grit will make the buffing go faster and easier, spend your time getting the flaws out with the 1000 grit then you can move over it pretty quickly with the finer grits as all your doing at that point is just taking out the sanding scratches from the previous step. change your sand paper often as well goes much faster and easier with fresh sand paper. its looking fantastic your really going to have something to be proud of there.

@fazerainbow5674 Год назад

this is why a high quality professional paint job costs so much a true professional spends a whole lot of time preparing the surfaces alittle time painting then more time sanding and polishing wet sanding and polishing is pretty much a requirement for a shiney smooth finish with a single stage paints the two stage base coat then clear coat can allow you can get away with less or sometimes no wet sanding of the color coat thumbs up and shared

@harrycallahan8573 2 года назад

That's looking really good. I love it!

@martinmoss7652 2 года назад

I really wish I had your patience and your set up love the workshop keep it up buddy love all your videos 👍

@brianhobbs4605 2 года назад

Love hearing the movie in background Mark lol your doing great we love ya down here in Texas

@brianrhodes9366 2 года назад

Like Denny said, I always use a spray bottle to apply water for wet sanding. Never heard of the rubbing compound you're using, I swear by 3M hand glaze for finish work. Great work Mark, keep it up, that truck will be mint when you're done!!!

@alanwilson5813 2 года назад

Mark, thank you for making the effort to make the videos…informative and entertaining. Alan (Brisbane, Australia)

@scottwhitten5089 2 года назад

Looks great Mark! Keep it up.

@robertbrestel 2 года назад

Bob from Nebraska great job on the polish

@darcymorrison2355 2 года назад

That looks REALLY GOOD! 🤠👌🏼

@davidp2888 2 года назад

I stumbled on this channel tonight and I'm glad I did. Smokey and The Bandit is one of my favorite movies. You're doing a great job with the cut and buff of the paint. I might recommend holding the pad flatter on the surface rather than tipping it to the outer edge, you'll get a more consistent shine and you'll have less risk of burn through.

@tate8020 2 года назад

For your first paint job you did a bad ass job. Most people just spend the money and go to a shop. Keep up the good work reviving the old iron. Much love on your channel from Kansas

@ironmanballer4868 2 года назад

As a resident of Milwaukee where I work I often see corporate members of Milwaukee tool in passing unfortunately I can’t get you a sponsor but I can say the tools are only getting better!

@harmontrucking4926 2 года назад

Man this is awesome, my favorite movie ever. I can't wait to see how it turns out. If I ever get a load your way I'd love to see the Kenny.

@sodapop8408 2 года назад

I was always afraid of trying things I didn’t know anything about but the way you go about it gives me confidence I could do it too now I’m on the hunt for an old coe preferably a 352 Pete 👍👍👍

@andrewdegraffenreid3483 2 года назад

Love it! One word of advice, take your rings off when sanding/buffing, one little slip and theres a big gouge to deal with.

@lukesmith9604 2 года назад

"Hushpuppies Daddy. We ain't got time for that stuff." Quoting this movie never gets old. You are doing great work. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.

@jeepanimal2943 2 года назад

Very nice work Mark. You can add another notch to the skills belt. But don't sit back on yer haunches. Practice, practice, practice. I'm sure the Mrs would love her car buffed and polished too. (It also invites the idea of needing more tools.) (It worked for me.) Keep 'em coming Mark, we're here for ya!

@lancemcswain214 2 года назад

Probably a good thing for our livers that you live in Alberta and I live in Arkansas, LOL!! Great work, sir!!

@conwayconway2177 2 года назад

Very nice Mark ✝️🤘🇨🇦

@flippinbird1978 2 года назад

"Cook they onion's this time!" Classic.

@dougburton1999 2 года назад

WOW TS. Nice, push threw and ya will prevail…

@wtfover4931 2 года назад

Remember with a black paint job on any vehicle, when you apply wax by hand always rub in one direction. If you rub in a circle it will cause swirl marks, catching the sun's rays. If you rub in one direction the sun can't catch those little scratches as easy. Vivid black Harley owner.

@jasonlawrence9580 2 года назад

Looking good!

@bradkay1210 2 года назад

Great job Mark real good 👍

@KnugenMooMoo 2 года назад

When snowman and the trailer done would we have a twinstick bandit tour of all the locations with the truck and trailer would be proper minty

@atctraveler6218 2 года назад

You sure can use that. Order you some 7-8" Renegade cutting and buffing wheels and shine rouge.. makes life really easy..

@kenfloyd4463 2 года назад

Looking good Mark

@deniseinsocaldeniseinsocal9510 2 года назад

Loved the Georgia footage!

@MF-rn5os 2 года назад

Looking great. Don’t wait for a Traeger grill they are great to use and you will always find a reason to use it.

@hctr_lus 2 года назад

You should post twice a week I’m dying to see snowman

@bryanclark2879 2 года назад

Ok I been painting cars and trucks for twenty years now you do a paint job in a spray booth you can get away without cutting and buffing the paint job but if your going for a show truck a mirror finish then cut and buff it just note to not burn through the clear coat and when sanding you can put a few drops of dish soap it makes the sand paper work a lot better bucket of soapy water a squeegee and keep it super clean take your time it will come out the way you want it good luck and you did a nice job

@davidcatlette9697 2 года назад

Looks great

@simonnolloth6103 2 года назад

Great job Mark, all the best from the uk

@tedcass8286 2 года назад

That trucks never had it so good. Thank you for letting us be there

@husqvarna545markii9 2 года назад

That's cool finding that ol' Building in Georgia :) Right on Mark!

@marcnicholson2426 2 года назад

What a great video and fantastic projects! I admire your work ethic and commitment. I love everything mechanical. I actually spent a significant amount of time behind the wheel of a ‘73 KW W900 with a 400 Cummins, 15 speed (deep reduction on the dash), and 370 rears. What an experience, now that I look back at it. My regular truck was an ‘85 KW W900 but when it was down, the ‘73 was mine. Love the clip of Lamar’s. Also, go get several packs of plain white T-shirts. The cheapest ones you can find. They really help with finding high spots, low spots, and rough spots in bodywork.

@diesel7903 Год назад

Would be pretty cool to see the truck there once it’s done

@mikebrady3298 2 года назад

Looking good

@Mrburger-um8by 2 года назад

Good job....I'll bring mine over you can paint it 👍

@jimmym1192 2 года назад

Beautiful mark all it takes is beginner luck the truck will be perfect when you are done and you will be proud of your hard work countless hours

@JasonfromBiripiCountry 2 года назад

Mark, I take my hat off to anyone having a crack at anything. You did pretty good in my eyes 👍, you'll have arms like Mike Tyson once you finished cutting & buffing that whole truck.

@truckdriver656 2 года назад

wow looking good

@richardgooding498 2 года назад

Also, I used to do a 6 inch by 6 inch square and use a squeegee to remove the water to make sure I got all the imperfections. I would over lap each square to not miss anything. Then when you buff it, you are done. Great job Mark. Hope this saves you a lot of time.

@Mega_Trond 2 года назад

When I see then and now videos, it looks so much better back in time..

@fordy2604 2 года назад

That paint has come up beautiful mate. It’s convinced me too get my Mercedes CLK cut and polish now. I was gonna get a complete re paint but it would cost me £3000 quid. Good work and I’m glad you can finish your hard work without re painting. It’s gonna look smashing brother. Regards from south London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@albertwhite9982 2 года назад

I have been watching your channel for awhile love what you're doing with these old truck love LBL I am doing a Peter built model keep up the good work

@ronniephipps6555 2 года назад

I love that movie. To bad you can't find the same gas pump that was in the movie

@carlcarlamos9055 2 года назад

Oh yes, there are folks collecting gas pumps out there. Take care.

@inthegarage342 2 года назад

Lookin like an ole pro so far. So just a little heads up from a car builder. Try to work smaller areas at a time. Keeps the compound from drying. Spend extra time wet sanding. 1000, 2000, 3000. The trickiest part is buffing. This will make the trickier part soooo much easier. The extra time you spent wet sanding will more than be made up buffing. And you'll get a much better finish. Be very careful with wool pads. They are harsh. Use them when necessary. If the paint doesn't need it don't use it. Use foam. Much more forgiving, same finish. If you need to be more aggressive, use a more aggressive compound. Good luck. Looking good so far.

@highclasslinetrash5452 2 года назад

Watch your corners/edges where your paint will be the thinnest and how your buffing and polishing wheels are going you want the rotation to come off edge not Towards the edge where it could dig into it the paint so it doesn't burn thru the paint which only takes a spilt second to do ( ask me how I know lol) also they make a tool to help clean the wool pad out every so often during use to keep it fluffy but you can use the side of flathead screwdriver or something like that to do the same thing. Your doing great as usual keep up the good work

@Brodie_09 2 года назад

It is still a fabulous paint job considering it was done in a make shift paint booth keep it up like your videos 🇦🇺

@davidamato768 2 года назад

Just finished my first cut and buff. I had painted a dark blue. After sanding and polishing I used swirl remover before the wax. Made a big difference. Love the channel and the trucks.

@michaelguglielmo2749 2 года назад

Good morning Mark , continuously rinse the sanding block in water as you use it , also shake up the compound real good because it settle’s in the container.

@logangiesen4167 2 года назад

Don't doubt your work Mark u did a great job. I started painting when I was 13 on tractors and now I'm onto cars and trucks. First were never great but I've learned a lot over the years I may be only 19 but I've painted many vehicles and tractors for people. My first vehicle paint job didn't look great either then I did a wet sand and buff and followed by a wax and it turned out great. Since then I have always wet sanded and buffed. If u want any tips and tricks I use or maybe some pics of my projects let me know willing to help. Keep up the good work.

@terryshutt1044 2 года назад

Hey Mark, again this is the time to GO SLOWWW!!!!!!!. Top painters will tell you ,WAX on WAX off Daniel son!!!!. Its a Zen thing.

@russelltrupia4479 2 года назад

That was one heck of a job. Well done Mark👍👍

@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 2 года назад

Definitely not mediocre Mark! Great finish straight from the gun. Wet sand, compound and polish is normal. Going to look stunning when finished with gold decals attached!

@kenmurray4232 2 года назад

Looking good Mark. When you thought all the sanding in prep of paint was done. Doh! Wet sanding & polishing makes the paint job. A spray bottle of the soap/water mix is easier. Just my opinion. Thanks for sharing.

@JamesPretty 2 года назад

the ol elbow grease.. im fresh out :)

@matthewmayfield2777 2 года назад

Absolutely love watching your videos. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the finished project.

@tommyhall2703 2 года назад

Hellow mark love the trucks I think you done a great job on paint job good luck buddy see you in the next one buddy

@richardhardstaff2023 2 года назад

Love it … you’ve given me the confidence to have a go at machine polishing my car …. Thanks

@marysoldeeley2218 2 года назад

I love the Mother's products. Price is good and the products work great! I use Mother's chrome polish on my dump truck. It even clears up the mirrors when you polish the glass. I use a few types of their polishes for the truck cab and my personal vehicle. I still think it turned out great for a first time paint job! I learn along with you. Thanks for that.

@adamhunt1694 2 года назад

Looks good!!! Many blessings to you and your boss!!!

@UH60crew1 2 года назад

'It going to look great!

@matt75200sx 2 года назад

Great work mate. Don't be hard too on yourself as it'll come up great once its all buffed and everything back on it and rolling down the road. Greetings from Australia! Keep up the great work!

@jeffcarroll4852 2 года назад

I found an old vw beetle that I did a so so paint job in my garage. I found out that after the first cut I used Polishing Compound next with orange foam pad and then ceramic.polish by hand and it turned out pretty good.

@stevencaka1360 2 года назад

It’s beginning to look 👀 great 👍 Mark! Nothing like learning & doing as you go sir! Can hardly wait to see it completed, along with the new interior 💁‍♂️😉👌

@enriquevilla3595 2 года назад

@twinsticks The before and after looks amazing, great job!.......however when ever your ready to lay down the gold paint scheme you're gonna have to do alot of wax stripping before you sand or else you'll be grinding that wax and rubbing compound into the paint surface and will cause you problems down the road as far as paint adhesion and lifting. Wet sanding before laying down your graphics will help the paint to lay flatter with less orange peel to sand and buff out later. Hope this helps some. Keep up the great work I'm living my A-model dreams vicariously through your videos and can't wait to see the finished product when it's out the door rollin' have a great day to you and yours bud.😎👍