Secrets to the Perfect Paint Job Revealed
Learn how I paint this 1963 Lincoln from sealer to base coat to clear, and why I do every step the way I do after 25 years of screw-ups in the booth.
In this video I break down:
When you actually need sealer, and the difference between chemical vs mechanical adhesion.
Why I finish in 600–800 grit and how that affects pearl/metallic coverage.
The exact PPG Envirobase products and mix ratios I’m using on this Chrysler 300 metallic blue.
How I set up my gun, air pressure, and overlap for full coverage on a big car.
Orientation coats (drop coats): why you should not skip this step on metallics.
What to do if you get a run, dust nibs, or trash in the base coat so you don’t panic on your first paint job.
This is not a collision quickie; it’s the restoration way to paint a full classic apart with no tape lines and consistent metallic orientation panel to panel.
If you’re learning to paint:
Watch the video.
Try it on your own project.
Come back and rewatch once you’ve made some mistakes.
Drop your paint questions in the comments and let me know what you’re spraying (year, make, model, and color).
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Filmed and Produced by Blown Grit Productions:
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Video Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:51 What Is Sealer and uses
11:12 How-to Spray Sealer and Paint Gun Set up
36:24 How-to mix Base Coat Tips and Tricks
46:38 Spraying Your Base Coat and Paint Gun set up
1:02:46 Orientation Coat (Don't Skip This Step!!)
1:20:53 Checking Base Coat Coverage
1:22:02 How to Mix Clear Coat Tips and Tricks
1:38:11 Spraying Clear Coat and Gun Set UP
1:51:07 Future Projects And Videos
1:52:46 63 Lincoln Finished Results
Thanks for Watching!!!!!!