Recent Blogs
Keep up to date with all the latest Blogs & Videos of work done by The Gunman.



Respirators & Air Filtration System

Air Filtration & Respirators are a very important part of Spray Painting and before attempting any kind of paint work you must understand the health risks especially when using 2 pack paints with a highly harmful ingredient in the hardeners...

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Spun Fiberglass Furniture Restoration

Follow me as we return this beautiful 1970's vintage outdoor setting to a beautiful finish. I will take you through every step from repair and prime to how to mix the paint and all other steps involved in the process. I decided to get the...

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How to Edge Up Panels

In this video I will take you through the steps involved in spraying the insides of panels so they can be bolted back on the car, we'll seal etch prime and paint in this first of 3 videos on this VE SS Commodore Ute Painted in Poison Ivy...

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Prep Work for Paint

In this video I will take you through the steps of how to prepare a car for Paintwork, from start to finish I will explain in detail every step in detail and why it is done this way. The car I am working on is a VE SS Commdore Ute Painted in...

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VL Walkinshaw Scoop

in Part 8 of my VL Turbo project I will be using fiberglass and body filler to mold the scoop flush with the bonnet (hood), I will include all info on the best methods to mold a fiberglass scoop to a steel bonnet, I believe it looks better...

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SATAjet 5000 VS DeVilbiss Pro lite

The 2 big guns get put head to head here in this review & demo on the SATAjet 5000-B RP 1.3mm Digital VS Devilbiss Gti (Tekna) Pro lite 1.3mm TE20, it's not an easy comparison because both guns have strong points.This is a 100%...

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How to Remove & Refit VL Doors

I will take you through the process of how to remove & refit VL Commodore doors, this model of car use a door pin and has a hinge welded to the body of the car & the door, without the pin removal tool it is extremely difficult to remove these...

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How To Paint in the Cold

Spraying Paint in the cold can be difficult but by following this easy to understand video I will give you loads of tips to help reduce the chance of runs, a common issue when painting on colder days.

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S.M.A.R.T Repair

S.M.A.R.T. Stands for Small Medium Advanced Repair Technology. Made possible with Infra Red curing light technology we are able to carry out a repair that in the past would have taken a few days but in this case it took 5 hours....

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How to Flow Coat

Flow Coating is a great way to achieve the best gloss and depth from your paint.The basic process is to paint your panel with base and clear then allow it to cure for at least 3 days then sand it back down and apply a further 2-3 coats of...

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Fiberglass Repairs

Repairing Fiberglass is quite a simple process once you know how its done, follow this simple and easy to understand tutorial video and I will take you right through including prep work and materials used, I will also take you...

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LH Torana Repair & Prime, Time Lapse

Part 4 of the Murdered LH Torana Project is a time lapse video and will go through Body Repairs & Primer Work. Hours of work slammed into under 7 minutes of video, as always I have included loads of technical info on how I completed the...

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Corvette Stingray Cut & Polish

Part 4 of the 1970 Corvette Stingray will go through the polishing stage.This video will finish off a 4 part video set on this beautiful old C3 Corvette Stingray. The previous videos have taken you right through the Prep...

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1975 LH Torana Rust Repairs

In part 3 of the Murdered '75 LH Torana I will take you through Rust Repairs and filler work. I will include as much technical information as possible but start with a bit of background info on the Torana model. Built by GM Holden,...

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How to Paint over Chrome

If you have Chrome parts that you want to paint then follow these steps and watch the video at the bottom of the page where I will take you through the best methods for success. Your biggest problem when painting over chrome will be...

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How to Mix & Match Matte Black

Mixing Matte / Flat clear can be tricky if you don't know the correct procedure. My rule of thumb is as follows, A: Semi Gloss Finish 40% Flattening base to 60% gloss clear. B: Satin Finish 60% Flattening base to 40% Clear and C: Matte Finish...

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Spray Painting for Beginners

The purpose of this video is to explain the basics of Spray Painting, I will take you through 2 separate methods. We will Do 2 Panels, One with a Spray Gun and one with an Aerosol Spray Can (Rattle Can). I will take you through the basic...

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