Excellent video,clearly explained and demonstrated. Looking forward to seeing more 👍

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I appreciate the feedback👍

Fantastic information 👍👍

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Wow really gutsy, I'm a spray by trade, can't believe you did that with a roller, well done fella

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou. The finish isn’t as good as a spray, but it’s come out quite well I think.

@user-hq6ud2om1z

3 ай бұрын

Well if its worked nice one, not everyone has somewhere to spray a van my friend, Im surprised the paint didn't shred your rollers because it's gritty Lol

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

@@user-hq6ud2om1zit did. It’s why I went with the foam Hamiltons. They lasted a little longer.

Great video! Everything explained so well and having considered roller painting my own van I now feel confident to give it a go. Thanks!!

@TheadventuresofFatboy

Ай бұрын

Thankyou. Good luck with yours, and send a pic if you do it👍

Thank you for sharing this, I'm planning exactly the same job with my LWB Crafter this winter. This has really helped with the planning, cheers!

@TheadventuresofFatboy

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful👍

love this video . i bought my van part raptored n it needs doing properly, youve inspired me to do mine properly

@TheadventuresofFatboy

2 ай бұрын

That’s great. Please send me pics of the finished van👍

Fantastic and very informative! Eacrly what I’ve been looking for!

@TheadventuresofFatboy

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent demo and explanation 👍

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou

Hi You have made a really good video here ,in real time and im a old school decorator i like your practical approach to doing this job .Regards Chris

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Hi Chris. Thank you. I appreciate you watching, and your positive comment🙏

Great demonstration video, thank you 👍

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful, and thankyou for commenting.

Coolio 😎 I want to raptor my ambulance one day, I've rollered quite a few motors over the years but usually use military paint, not used raptor before so it's well handy to watch somone doing it first 👍 Subbed 👌

@TheadventuresofFatboy

4 ай бұрын

The raptor is a little harder to work with, but forewarned is forearmed😊 Thank you for the sub. I appreciate it👍

Fantastic result. Looks amazing!! My white 09 sprinter camper is in urgent need of a repaint. So much rain and salt on the roads has taken its toll. Needs a lot of work but I’m taking a week off work to sort it. Thank you for taking the time to share this great advice . Helps massively of what I’m up against. New sub 👌👍👍

@TheadventuresofFatboy

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Please drop a picture here when you are done. I would like to see it.

@nuklearpuppy

4 ай бұрын

@@TheadventuresofFatboy takes a lot not only to go to the trouble but you’ve explained in great detail too. I’m going for black raptor on bottom under the bumpers and on the bonnet and at side window at sliding door and universal window panel. 2 bottles will be suffice. Going for military paint the rest in an olive / grey colour. Will definitely share a pic once completed 👍 cheers again

@TheadventuresofFatboy

4 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing it:)@@nuklearpuppy

Great video very informative and clearly Presented.👍

@TheadventuresofFatboy

2 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I appreciate your positive feedback👍

Fantastic video

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thankyou👍

What a lovely fella 😃 You wish neighbours like this chap. I have one like this one. I love him to bits 😃 I plan to roll my 27 years old Mitsu but I'm gonna use the raptor roller. That needs only one layer as it lays paint much thicker. With the not so correct roller it's time consuming AF. At the end of the day it's the result and the enjoyment the process gives that matters, I know 😊 I just don't want to spend 3-4 days doing it. I've got sooooooo many things to do😃

@TheadventuresofFatboy

2 ай бұрын

It’s worth investing the time in proper preparation. And being honest, if I had known about the Raptor rollers I probably would have used them as well😁

This is really good! In a few months i am having to go van life full time to save money (terrified). I'm looking at a Transit MK7 which needs tidying and this will work a treat. May have to live in a van for a few months but i still want it to look nice lol

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Best of luck! I’m sure it will work out ok.

Good info mate well projected New subscriber from my self

@TheadventuresofFatboy

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you subscribing👍👍

Great video mate. Just got quoted 5k for a respray on my van so was thinking going this route. For a work van so perfect 👌

@TheadventuresofFatboy

2 ай бұрын

That’s a lot for a work van. Glad you enjoyed the video.

The only way to sort those lower body panel seam joints is to pull the sealant out, then you can properly get into it. Whatever you have to do to get it all clean then work from there. Those lower panels can move against each other a tiny bit, they’re not very well supported. If you can be bothered it’s a good move to spray the reverse side of them inside the sill cavities with a decent creeping wax like Dinitrol ML. Your technique is what made it a turn out good job

@TheadventuresofFatboy

21 күн бұрын

That’s some great advice. Thank you for sharing. There’s been some great comments from people on this video, and I would definitely do some things differently next time.

I swear by that Car Plan black trim wax. I've tried countless products, all costing more than the Car Plan stuff. Lasts a fair few months & the next time you'll find you need to reapply it, you will find you need to use less and one application will do the trick. The NATO green looks ace & really suits these Sprinter campers.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the car plan. I’ve been looking for a good one to keep it looking nice. I like the NATO green as well.

Come across this video as all I’m watching lately is campervan conversions to get ideas for my own. As soon as it come on I said to my partner “ that looks just like the guy who’s dog Millie (my boxer dog) played with down mathern field “ turns out it was you 😂. Really sorry to hear about fatboy , he was a lovely dog.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. It is a real loss and we miss him a lot. I hope you guys are well. Do you have a camper?

@rosscoooo4854

3 ай бұрын

@@TheadventuresofFatboy yes I’m in the middle of converting a MWB Ducato. Hopefully be done by the end of next month !

I used artex rollers , it gives a rougher texture and they don’t dissolve like the foam ones

@TheadventuresofFatboy

Ай бұрын

That’s a good shout. 👍

i used herculiner for my running boards and bumpers--- herculiner is some thicck stuff and still needed two coats for full coverage and i added two more coats its worth the added expense for more coats.ill be raptor linimng the top part ..

@TheadventuresofFatboy

21 күн бұрын

I will look into that. Thankyou

I roller painted my sprinter, using 'military paint' umbra grey colour, turned out better than expected.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Do you have any pics?

You should do the plastic by heating it with a paint burner. The top plastic cells close again and you get the original colourm no damage or anything

@TheadventuresofFatboy

Ай бұрын

Might try that next time. Thankyou👍

@reemssmeer-maar-dan-omgeke9028

Ай бұрын

I did it on mine, was completely faded now looks brand new 🔥🔥🔥

I use boiled linseed oil, slightly thinned with white spirit, for the plastics, works great.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I will give that a try.

Can you put a link in to where you got the raptor paint from, thanks

New sub! Great video! Am rollering Betty with black hammerite......similar finish but much cheaper 🤣🤣

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Fantastic. I hadn’t thought of that. Stick up a pic when it’s done if you can. 👍

@bettyourcampervan

3 ай бұрын

@@TheadventuresofFatboy will do 👍

Fab video. Im about to raptor paint my vw lwb... im not sure if roller painting it better than spraying.. any idea whats more economical ?

@TheadventuresofFatboy

2 ай бұрын

Being honest I don’t know for sure which is cheaper. I would think rollering, but I don’t know.

So you used white spirit instead of using a degreaser? Good tip on feathering out the edges looks great ❤

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Yes, didn’t use too much and give it time to evaporate. Thanks for the positive feedback👍

When you say about the Hamilton rollers do you use the short pile or medium ones? Whats the difference?

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

I used foam rollers. The sponge ones. If you are using the non sponge then go with short pile. But sponge worked best for me👍

ce mec, c'est le TINTORET du rouleau, il assure, quel coup de poignet !

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

Random question but what size are your tyres please? I bought some 235/85/16's but not tried them on yet I got a set of 5 for £150 n thought worse case I can sell them for a profit but yours look massive which has given me hope 😅😂

thinking of raptoring my sprinter. Only problem is that it has abbout 2 coats of other paint to go over. The sills are being replaced hence I will need to paint it. It is two colours atm. Silver and blue under. I am thinking of the raptor blue on the lower bits inc bumpers. But am a bit nervous about the under paint. I dont really want to sand it down other than a key. Any thoughts. ?

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Being honest I would talk to a specialist, but my opinion for what its worth would be you need a solid base which may mean you have to take it right back.

TOP JOB !!!…Flare pods…. Where from mate?.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

I can’t remember his name. Some guy in Leeds. I’m sure if you put it into Google you will find him. He delivers nationally 👍

Do you think it’s presentable and worth doing on an older sign written van as we plan to sell it once converted but the white paint is a bit tatty

@TheadventuresofFatboy

Ай бұрын

That depends. If it’s really rough then it can help to make it look a little better. It’s why I Raptored my very first van. 😁

Did ypu know raptor do the propper rollers to? They resistant to the chemical so they don't melt the foam and they also textured to give a better finish. I sprayed mine, give ot a scuff with scotch pad. Tintible coverage is terrible takes twice as much to cover unlike the black and white which is excellent.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

I didn’t know about the raptor rollers until the other day. And I agree, the tintable version covered way less. It’s something worth noting for people choosing this route to paint their van.

@hoog111

3 ай бұрын

Would it be worth painting it all black and then covering with the green. Thinking it might cover better?

@neiljemmerson8826

3 ай бұрын

No I don't think so the tintible stuff is no where as covetable as the black or white, just so you know I used 7 bottles 4 coats to get a good coverage on a vauxhall combo not including roof I painted that black with only 2 coats. I sprayed mine much better finish.

Did you paint the roof as well? 6 litres of green hardly seems enough.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Hi, I did but only one coat and with the fans, skylights and storage the surface area was less. As mentioned in the video, the whole thing could do with another light coat over the top, as the green doesn’t cover as well.

Seriously considering doing this on my Boxer but it is a terrifying prospect to sand it all down and then have it peel off. How durable is the Raptor paint? Does is react to heat of peel off?

@TheadventuresofFatboy

4 ай бұрын

I have done this on my past two vans. The last one went over 4 yrs with no problem.

@chrisb5839

3 ай бұрын

If you're worried about durability, Speedliner Pro is a better product to use. It has more flex to it meaning it won't chip or crack long term which some people experience using Raptor. Search for long term Raptor reviews to get an idea.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

@@chrisb5839I’ve not heard of that product. Thanks for suggesting it, and I will take a look for future use.

@chrisb5839

3 ай бұрын

@@TheadventuresofFatboy it's a DIY version of 'Speedliner' which has been around for about 20 years or so but was only available to trade customers.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

@@chrisb5839 That would explain why I have never heard of it if it was trade only. I will take a look. Thanks

Where did you get the flare pods from???

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

Some guy in Leeds. I can’t remember his name unfortunately.

@DJRogEurotour

3 ай бұрын

@@TheadventuresofFatboy They look like A2B pods from Anthony Bradshaw. I have a pair on my van.

If you chuck the micro fibre rollers in the washing machine before using, they'll lose all the fluff and fibre in the wash.

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

That’s a great tip. Thank you👍

wow how much you charge, i need my doing?

@TheadventuresofFatboy

3 ай бұрын

I’m afraid I’m too busy doing mine to pimp myself out🤣🤣🤣

Total 400 pound plus 4 days of work loss of earnings say your on 160 a day . But goood job buddy

@TheadventuresofFatboy

21 күн бұрын

I’m lucky, as my paid work wasn’t affected by this. But I get your point.