How To Repair Clear Coat LACQUER PEEL | 5 minute fixes | Episode #1
In this video i show you how i (a small independent car dealer) deals with lacquer peel / flaking clear coat on car bodywork without having to respray the entire panel.
As with most of the repairs i show you, this is a demonstration to highlight that with a little know-how and some basic materials, you can fix the issues on your car yourself and potentially save big £££!
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Simple format presentation no unnecessary yadda yadda clear concise instructions no stupid music overdub 10/10 ..well done a lot of uploaders could learn from you . Subbed ..
Thank you very much and thanks for subscribing!
Very clear video 👍.
What he said
Shadow sun Agreed!
100% Deafening, irritating, pointless, distracting, banal and puerile music is the cancer of youtube.
I’ve watched about 20 videos on how to repair clear coat and this is by far the most impressive.
The fix is temporary.
@@donproctor4480 how temporary? and what limits this as a fix?
@@caleb6443 any Meat that is melted in is a temporary fix, only a complete repaint is a proper way. But it depends on the clear used and how well the prep was, eventually the melters clear edges will begin to show agin, Howe long, couldn’t tell ya, 3months or the yr
Thanks for the clarification. I understand that. It’s not always economical or possible to do a full clear coat job. I understand this is not a permanent solution. It’s simply to make a minor improvement on a panel before it gets too ugly to look at. Some cars don’t warrant the cost of high level work but benefit from a little titivation.
@@nickdryadlook lacquer in the sun will burn in a few days then he will be where he started
Great job man! Fantastic end result and a "to the point" video without music and unnecessary waffle! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Neville, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Agreed very well explained, can’t be sure I’d do that kind of finish though 😂
I love waffles, although. And at all times, even. Cheers
Ah right so THAT'S how it's supposed to turn out. I thought it was a bit odd that I needed a new car after I did mine.
did it ruin your car?
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You are not kidding! I did this the wrong way and the only reason why I am not getting rid of my car is because it is a rare car and I intend to fix it come hell or high water. But my God, this can definitely be done wrong and I learned that the hard way 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I like how you get straight to the point. Thanks
Thank you! That's exactly what I set out to do with these videos... I too can't stand lots of useless waffle!
@@JohnnyGetsCash top man
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover car spray painting course try Sovallo Auto Painting Fixer (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.
LOVE that you mention heating the panel under damp, cold conditions....something I learned the hard way! It makes a HUGE difference with avoiding orange peel & other time-consuming corrections!
It took me over one hour to realize why did I like so much this video - there's no annoying music in the background. Thanks for that, and for simple and precise instruction. Great job!
Good fix if clear is peeling over old clear. I noticed while you were sanding the liquid never turned red so you never hit the base coat. FYI to anyone that has peeling clear that's down to the basecoat layer you will need to spray more basecoat and blend that out before laying down the new clear.
he didnt even spray basecoat thats why u see the color differnds.
He just replied in a video saying that is actually base coat that he did sand but you must be careful not to sand through the old base coat
Why can't all " how to do it" videos be as clear and uncluttered as this one?
Exactly!
Have you ever watched chrisfix?
@@xarhsath8196 no but I will look! Thanks.
What an excellent video. Clear, easy to understand, no music, no loud extroverted presentation. Just good, honest information! Thanks!
Brilliant straightforward presentation . Just bought red xantia with a little lacquer peel , and I am now confident enough to have a go at it. Thanks very much for sharing this
First time I have seen someone deal with lacquer peel properly and get a first class result - many thanks
Now this is how KZhead video tutorials should be done!! Simple, straight to the point and a job well done. Subscribed. 👍🏻
That's really useful mate, thanks. Quick, straight to the point and clear.
Wish more "how to" videos were as clear and useful as this. Many thanks for your generosity in posting this.
Probably the most straight to the point on how to paint work, Excellent result i am going to attempt on my vehicle asap
excellent video, I have the same issue with my car and your video is really helping me out understanding how this could be fixed. Thanks a lot!
Thanks very much! I'm glad the video is helping out!
Results look amazing, have been doing these kind of jobs for a while now and the way you've explained the process and equipment used is spot on, no messing about straight to the point 5 minute videos are perfect. Will be watching more of your videos liked and subbed keep up the good work it will be no time until your channel grows further👍
Thanks Jimmy!
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Looks sketchy
I totally agree with some of the other comments, “Straight & To The Point”! I particularly liked how you used the heat gun to keep the clear coat from running. Luckily I have a 2003 Subaru to practice on, before I try it on my Volvo. Living in S Texas next to the ocean, this is a never ending problem. Appreciate the clear instructions. Very good video.👍👍👍
Perfect just what I’ve been looking for. No nonsense and straight to the point. thank you !
Wow, a KZheadr who gets on with a clear, concise how-to without any BS. Congratulations Johnny, this is just what I need to do to my better-half's Alfa. That's if she'll let me near it with the wet & dry! And any recommendations on machine polishers? I feel it's about time to invest in something to help me with some paint correction jobs I should tackle.Cheers, and well done again.
Thanks Andy! I use a Sealey machine polisher and I swear by it! Perfect mix of power with lightweight capabilities. Thank you for your comments and best of luck with your repair!
I love how you can see the sky in the reflection
"Thank you very much" Brilliant little video... straight forward and properly polite at the end... that's often forgotten or replaced with cocky stupidity.... so thank YOU very much.
Very impressive, I’ve never seen such great results without having to sand it right down and apply base coat first. I have a Smart Fortwo which is suffering in the Australian sun so need to apply your method. Thanks
Thanks, highly recommended watching I reckon.
Amazingly done mate, clear and quick. Love this style
Thanks very much!
This video was great. Straight to the point, doing a single spot not the entire roof or hood. Thanks Johnny
Video: Just five minutes, clear instructions, perfect result. Bravo!
perfect tutorial, whole rear bumper is peeling on my qashqai, at least I know what to do now!!!
*Best tutorial ever*
I know this is an older video, but I am so grateful for this because I have a spot on a passenger door about the same size wondering what was necessary for me to take care of it and helped me figure out what process I will take🎉
This was fantastic. You made it look so easy. I'm trying to build the confidence to do this myself on a small circle approx an inch wide on my bumper.
Glad to see a Pug being re-loved 🦁
Well, you know what they say...Every pug has its day!
Pretty impressive. Peeling clear coat looks like crap and stands out. Repair looks great. Good job and something most car nuts could do.Thx
The result you got was definitely worth the effort. Thanks for sharing.
One of the few really helpful vids!! Short, compact, all Tools & materials listed, well explained, and you are ready to Go, both thumbs up 👍👍❗
Now this is how you vlog a work like this !!
That’s amazing my man! Didn’t expect the final result to be that good. Like a factory finish
Thanks very much! There's no point doing a job if you don't do it right.... Right?!
Yeah... factory finish with a spraycan. This guy can get a job from any bodyshop. 😉
I have several areas of clear coat/varnish peeling on my car,that I will be attempting to fix thanks to this video...Thankyou! 👍
Great video, simply explained and without dragging things out unnecessarily.
You can't sand the basecoat without damaging the metallic and affecting the colour, it would show threw the clear coat as a patch
i tried it and it doesn't work... the clear is much thicker and harder than the base coat. Also as you said the colour is different after sanding it. any other ideas on how to fix it
4:43 that spit polish is best touch.
😂😂😂 Gotta sign your work!
Been putting a rear bumper job off for a year now but this has been my go to video for the starting point
Excellent work young man. Very informative.
One thing I definitely recommend is to use a rubber sanding block and be cautious with how much pressure you apply. The paint layer underneath the clear is extremely thin and you can easily sand through it even with high grit sandpaper.
Hi Teemo. Usually i would use a block too, however in this instance (on a convex panel with exposed base in the centre) a block would've been harder to control and to avoid the exposed base so that's why i did it freehand. A decent tip all the same for beginners working on larger areas though.
That’s what I just did🥲
@@broom4720 same😭
yeah, me too ;( @@broom4720
Nice, will crack on with mine now, thanks 👍
Great stuff, best of luck!
Excellent job with great commentary. You should be proud of that my friend.
Wow, that's seriously impressive. Body shops are just out of my budget for repairs like this. Great finish!
Finally the first KZheadr to Show just a small part of clear coat that got damaged and not a hole panel. Thanks! my car has the same small damage spot but on the egde of the driver's door near the window. Do I have to do that last part? Grinding with 1200 sand paper and than polishing it? Like the hole door or can I just do a small part?
Glad you like the video! More often than not, these areas of lacquer damage can be 'spot repaired', saving heaps of time and money! In your case, you needn't sand and polish the whole door, just the damaged area and several inches surrounding it. Don't be afraid to dull the paint around the damaged area as the final polishing stage will shine this up again whilst you are buffing the newly sprayed clear coat. Treat your polishing stage as a blending process almost. Hope that helps!
JohnnyGetsCash you think I can make a small tape box around the 3 inch damaged clear coat and do this process? Thanks
@@JohnnyGetsCash i
@@omarcarranza8973 the reason he goes over by some distance is so it gently fades the sanding so you can't see any harsh lines which would most likely occur if you tape it off and sand to the tape
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This should be used as a training video for all those irrigating youtubers on how to do it properly
Perhaps also for any do-it-yourself videos of any sort, not just limited to irrigation.
Excellent content, concisely delivered.
A 5min video that delivers it ALL top stuff thanks for posting👍ill be trying it on my car at the weekend🤞
Just a tip be careful to sand the basecolor, sand edges and out. or u may have to put new base in if u sanding thru. Great video anyway
If i try to sand that way with 600 my 2008 nissan Note the base is going away after 2 times i pass it. What he did is impossibile for my car.
If you watch carefully, you see a light red spot where it needed more base.
@@donproctor4480 I've noticed this too. You can see once the camera is on about 45 degrees angle. If you look directly from the top you can't see it...Respect for his job done, however the spot is not completely gone... I guess the light red spot is caused by missing clear coat as clear coats containing UV protection... Without UV protection the sunshine just blend it out the red colour in this area...
Great video, enhanced by having no stupid background music! 👍
Outstanding work sir!
What a great video. Very articulate and informative 👍🏻
That was excellent, well done ! Got a patch on the roof I will repair this way. How do you know when you have applied enough clear ?
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and are planning to tackle this job on your car! RE the amount of clear to lay down, start off with a couple of light coats (not quite dust coats, but relatively light). After these coats i'd recommend anything between a further 2 - 3 coats gradually getting heavier. Think of these final coats as 'wet' coats. The clear should look wet and shiny as you apply it - but be very careful not to lay it down too thick or move your hand too slowly as this will cause runs. This can be sorted through proper sanding but the clear will need to harden fully before you can do this (maybe a couple of days if its very thick). Basically you're looking for a few layers, each getting heavier until you finish with a couple of wet coats. In a perfect world the clear will already look shiny once dry, even before sanding / buffing. Best of luck!
@@JohnnyGetsCash Awesome tutorial as for me "TODAY" I was adding a few coats of clear to my front lower chin and was rushing the job and now have some runs and some minor bumps! I guess in my situation is more simpler as all I have to do now is wet sand the bumps and runs to the same level as the rest and just buff if off with a good paint correction right? Thanks for your time!
@@peterwho9380 Hi Peter, thanks for your comment. Yes exactly that! It sounds as if you've just applied a little too much clear and perhaps without the appropriate temperature, but it's not a huge problem. As youve identified, it's now a case of allowing the clear to fully harden before wet flatting to a uniform finish ahead of polishing to a satisfactory gloss. Cheers!
@@mr.opinion6576 when you say clear coat barrier, what do you mean?
@@JohnnyGetsCash Awesome and thanks for taking the time to clarify my issue and confirm what needed to be done, cheers.
Great video! A couple of questions that I think would really help with DIYs: - when sanding down the affected area to get rid of that raised edge where the laquer has peeled, how do you avoid going through the base coat on the exposed part? - how long between coats of laquer when you respray? Thanks!
Hi Neil, thanks for your question. When sanding the raised lip of the clear, in order to protect the exposed base I always use a high grade of paper and make sure it is kept wet at all times. In addition to this I also keep a very, very light pressure on the work piece. With these measures you will be able to feel the lip that you are working on through the paper (generally the work is done through one finger more than the others so it's easy to keep track of what you are sanding). This of course takes practice and it's fair to say that the paper will inevitably touch the exposed base occasionally but providing there is no pressure applied to that area and you endeavour to avoid it / work from outside in where possible that will be your best defence against damaging the base. This takes practice so go at it slowly and gently to begin with! Re clear coat, this depends on the spraying conditions. Me personally, when I'm applying the first couple of light coats, will give it approximately 2 mins between coats whilst applying gentle heat. When I lay down the 'wet' coats, I give it between 2 and 5 mins depending on how the coats are setting (again this varies depending on ambient temp, moisture, application etc). When I've finished the final clear coat I give it at least 24 hours to fully cure before wet sanding and polishing. Of course if you can leave it longer, that's fine as it'll simply allow it to harden more which is no bad thing. I hope that helps and gives some clarity. I know it sounds vague, but It's often a case of just trying the job and getting a feel for it, then after a few times it'll be instinctive! Cheers
@@JohnnyGetsCash thanks so much for the detailed reply that is super helpful advice it! I've just been trying to fix some patches of laquer peel on my rear bumper with some help from your guide - my laquer peel is pretty bad though so I've also just touched up the patches with a couple of light coats of base coat as well! Not looking too bad, just waiting for it to dry so I can polish now 🤞🤞
Amazing and simple video with explenation. KZhead needs more people like you.
Thanks Johnny, that was both interesting and clever. I liked the use of the heat gun to quickly stabilise the clear coat as the air temp was quite low. I’ll try the same thing next time, cheers buddy! 👍
04:31 clouds timelapse on the bonnet is awesome
0:29 microfiber cloths on the floor, gotta throw them away!
Nah mate, added grit helps lol
Microfiber are good and soft but they have the qualities of tape everything seems to stick to them very annoying.
Nice job, this has inspired me to tackle my paintwork, thanks.
Very well done, short and succinct!
3:00 you can see that original spot on the color after you put clear. where did it go when watching final results? I mean there is no way this kind of repair will be 100% perfect bcs when you sand that spot where clearcoat has pealed off you basicly sand bare basecoat and especiallly metallic color will show it after you re clear it. only way is blend some color over that sanded basecoat and then put clearcoat over it.
It was still visible, but at least a lot better. All things considered i think it was a good fix considered how quick it was.
what do you mean where did it go? it blends when you polish it.... thats how it works lol
MrDangerous it wont blend 100% perfect
@@Aikaramba12 never said it would be perfect. just said it blends lol
Got er done tho.
"5 minute fix" "Let it dry for 24 hours"
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The video is 4:58, try not to be so clueless.
Maybe he'll make personally targeted version for you where you can watch lack dry for that 24 hours.
Obviously the spend probably 15 minutes but he need to give me time to the clear coat to cure for the boffin
Great job! Didn't look too hard to do I might even tackle my car . Thank you!!!
Well explained, best simple and easy to follow video I have seen. Got a fair few bits like that on my Mk1 TT.
It has to be with a Peugeot car... how the hell all their paint job do that ?
My Peugeot van has done this too. Only 7 years old.
1conu59, the global climate change/ warming/ environmentalists/ green socialists/ commies, control tyrants forced the paint manufactures to eliminate the petroleum solvents from the paint and switch to “waterborne “ paints. This waterborne paint is soft, shit and peels after exposure to the elements.
@@Dixler683 the same climate change that makes a normal engine die because electronics failed ? So you can buy a new car ? :D
You can still see the spot that peeled originally even through all of the work you did over it to try and blend it in. Maybe it’s just becuase I’m an artist but there is a discoloration spot in the paint still.
Absolute hero, just had a nasty spot on my car, used this method and it worked... Thankfully Florida is hot so the temp etc wasn't a problem
Great video! Definitely gained the confidence to tackle the wing mirror on my daughter’s Chevrolet Spark having a similar issue. 🙏
It's a 5 min video, but NOT A 5 MIN JOB.... More like 5 hours job....
Absolutely brilliant job, well done to you.
Excellent video on fixing/blending clear coat. thx for taking the time to inform others. cheers and hello from Canada.
5 minute fixes" *Wait 24 hours* I found this was a really good video, straight to the point, and focused on the problem and solution. I did find it a bit odd on how a good fix would be done in 5 minutes but after watching the video i understood the title was for click bait but leaving you with a great fix in hand, can't ve mad at that
Fantastic video Johnny! This process is so simple to follow, particularly with your tutorial and method. Thank you so much. Subscribed!
Great video mate, well presented and straight to the point without any unnecessary crap.
Thank you!! An easy straight forward video . Going to start this today. 🙏🏻
That was an informative & perfect tutorial , i loved the finish product , i guess ive got a couple of peels on my pearl deep black bonnet so this is my next repair , the peels are the size of a 20p & smaller so this should be a doddle , luckily i have all i need to do the task , the base coat is still good by the looks of it so it should get a good finish . Great vid 😊✌🏼👍🏼
Super impressive results! Thanks for the great video.
Good video! I'm a "have a go" kind of gal, and these are very clear and logical instruction. 👍🏼
Simply superb video. Straight to the point and a fantastic finish. Well done sir👍
This vid couldn't come at a more perfect time, many thanks sir 🙏
Well done mate 👌 I might try this myself
Great video Johnny and as previous comments have said...."to the point"......I've been looking for some guidance like this for ages as all I've been hearing from garages/bodyshops etc is you'll need to respray the whole panel (just for something only slightly larger than in your vid).....I was about to have a bash at it myself after having compiled a methodology I thought might work, so I am well chuffed that my process was about 90% as you have explained......I can now proceed with confidence, so I'm off right now (as the weather is quite good here today) to try this out on my 21yo red Volvo C70 T5.
Very nice job. I'm looking forward to doing my car but in sections.
Very good presentation. Concise with all information given as quickly as possible. Interest therefore retained, and no silly background music.
Spot on video with good DIY tips, nice. Especially like the fact that you aren't promoting products. Keep up the fantastic work
Love this guide. So straight to the point and no rubbish. Subscribed
Brilliant explanation and demo, thanks!
Excellent, concise and thorough explanation in fixing a common problem. Thank you for your professionalism.
Thanks very much Chris, I'm glad you enjoyed!
GREAT video.. love the apply heat tip too 🎉
Thanks for showing us . I'm impressed .
Cracking video. I have a small patch of lacquer peel on the driver's door of my Alfa Brera. I'll be following your advice.
I knew nothing about bodywork but feel up to doing this with a few notes and taking my time, brilliant!! 10/10
Awesome! Just take your time and approach it methodically and you should be ok!
Excellent. My car will be getting this exact treament in the coming months. Thanks for the great content.
well done mate, thnx for tip!
Best clear coat fix I have ever seen
Very well presented and a great professional result; many thanks for sharing your expertise.