Full DIY Miata Paint Job in One Day

We painted our Miata at home using budget tools and a Porsche color, all for under $150. No booth, no pro gear. Just sanding, prepping, and painting in a garage with rattle cans and a lot of patience. Watch how we prepped this Miata for paint in the previous episode:    • DIY Painting This Miata in a Porsche Color...   Or the full build:    • Building an NA Miata – Full Restoration & ...   00:00 - Disassembly and Prep Begins 01:01 - Masking and Time Crunch 01:33 - Paint Shortage Worries 02:07 - Surface Cleaning and Primer touch-ups 03:35 - Applying First Coat 07:12 - Second Layer and Issues 09:25 - Clear Coat Prep and Application 11:53 - First reactions after Clear Coat 14:01 - The reveal 15:29 - Final Look This episode covers the full painting process, from prep to final clear coat, showing the challenges, mistakes, and lessons learned along the way. If you're thinking about painting your car at home, this video will show you what to expect and what you need to get it done. What You’ll Learn in This Video How to prep a car for paint in a garage Tips for masking, sanding, and cleaning the surface How to mix and spray base coat for even coverage Common mistakes and how to fix paint issues mid-process Applying clear coat for a deep, glossy finish This is a full DIY car painting process — real results from real work. The Challenges in This Episode Can we finish a full respray in a single day? Do we have enough paint to cover the entire car? How much dust will get into the paint in a DIY garage environment? Thinking about painting your own car? Let us know in the comments if you have any questions, and subscribe for more DIY car projects. In this video: • Full prep and sanding • DIY spray technique • Interior, hardtop, bumpers • Budget clear coat • Before/after shots #Miata #DIYPaintJob #CarPainting #GaragePaintJob #MazdaMiata #ProjectCar