From Rough Paint to Mirror Finish (Color Sanding Before Buffing)
14K views · Apr 10, 2026 · Autos & Vehicles
Comments · 118
@bernardmauge8613 · 2 months ago
Thanks . You corrected 20 years of my mistakes.
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@JK_Nex_Garage · 5 months ago
Your paint jobs are always A+. All that sanding shows why. Thanks for sharing the technique and tips.
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@bradsrestorations1085 · 5 months ago
The difference between great and FANTASTIC!
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@MikeNolde-c3p · 5 months ago
Just sent your video link to the gentleman I talked to at a small show. He is preparing to start his body restore and garage paint job. He was shocked at how my FB came out, told him about your pumpkin video that I studied which gave me the confidence to do the job. Hopefully this series helps him as much as the pumpkin helped me.
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@johnhowardesq · 5 months ago
I think we all want you to paint a car for us. Nobody else does it this well.
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@paulvonauth7254 · 5 months ago
very well illustrated, three terms,,,,,"patience, feel and finesse" is what it requires...great job!
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@wiliamciavarra6588 · 5 months ago
Great information and thanks for taking all the extra time to move the camera to allow us to see the small imperfections from our recliner. Seeing you bring life back to all the birds is a joy to watch. Your videos are very inspirational. Thank you.
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@timothytalcott3377 · 1 month ago
Awsome video, nice job! 🎉
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@cbop7588 · 5 months ago
Another great video, Jon. Well edited, no filler, with all the details. Very informative. You're really inspiring me to try it myself.
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@Maverick54 · 5 months ago
That Firebird is gonna look amazing Jon! Killer paint job!
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@chuckypaonita7974 · 5 months ago
Great job Jonathan, it's going to look awesome when you're done, your Dad is going to enjoy driving that car for sure, ok bud, enjoy your weekend and take care
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@leestepps1285 · 5 months ago
You explain things very well. I'm in the middle of a project now and was dreading this part and once I watched this video and a few others of yours, I'm already half way done with no worries. Thanks for making these for us dumb asses
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