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How much paint qt's, gals' would be the aprox. amount of Base color needed to paint a small truck like my 40 Ford ? Inside and out.
Planning on a deep looking red, if that helps.
thanks for the inputs.

Navy, none of the "real" painters are answering so I'm tossing out that it makes a difference what paint you choose. If you're shooting single stage I've had some that mixes 1:1 with catalyst, some 2:1 and one that was 4:1 so the sprayable volume of a gallon goes from 1.25 to 2.0. Shooting inside and out, cab, fenders, hood & bed I'd say you'll need at least a gallon. Red pigment seems to be about the most pricey, but none of it's cheap any more.

Most basecoats can be shot @ 2/1
Having done a few 40's over the years I'd buy 6 qts (always nice to have more than not enuf.
As Roger said "Grab yer wallet" reds are spendy.
As for clear I'd recommend SPI Universial @ approx $250 for 2 sprayable gallons.
Good luck.

spi has 2 reds both good price. if your flipping the truck 6 qrts , if your going to keep it 2 gals. pour what is left into qrt cans and keep . have the gals mixed together and shaken . then pour it all into qrt cans. better match . last qrt in a gal is usually wothless .

What Shine said, Forgot that SPI has 2 reds, some of the best product I've used in the 45 + years of painting.
Can't beat the quality, price and customer service

Hey, Fellas
New guy here.
Been in the autobody fixit biz for over 30+ years and have also painted custom Harleys with both laquer and base/clear systems. But have no idea what "SPI" paint products are. Can you put that in English for this new kid on the block?....RooDog
PS: I'm currently using Glasurit base/clear cause that what the dealership I last worked in was using.....

RooDog, welcome to the forum! Glad to have you here and looking forward to seeing your projects. For your reading pleasure -

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Just a quick comment that may or may not apply to your situation.

Most people have gone to HVLP guns to shoot paint (while old dinosaurs like me are still using siphon guns). If you plan on using a siphon gun plan on increasing the amount of paint by at least 50%.


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Originally Posted by RooDog

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"]Hey, Fellas
New guy here.PS: I'm currently using Glasurit base/clear cause that what the dealership I last worked in was using.....

Used Glasurit first time about 25 years ago Really great paint. A bit high$$$$$ but good paint

SPI = Southern Polyurethane, Inc, Blairsville, Georgia, why, that's dead nuts south of here, Knoxville, Tennessee. How about their Epoxy Primers? I like that they are available in several colors. I've been using a medium gray epoxy primer from The Coating Store and am not completely satisfied with it.....RooDog

Further research: The guys on The H.A.M.B. seem to love SPI Epox Primer.
RooDog

I have an HVLP gun to paint with. The prices are up there I know that, just got my SPI epoxy primer, and 2k primer along with reducer and cleaner $400. I expect to spend another $600. on paint and supply's before its over.
Thanks for the inputs, maybe I'll have some pic's in a month or so.

Originally Posted by Navy7797

I expect to spend another $600. on paint and supply's before its over.

I wish you luck on getting done for another $600. IMHO you'll do good to get by for double that amount.

Roger: Thanks for the input on the cost, I'll just have to sell a few more quarts of my blood. Have a great weekend.

Originally Posted by Navy7797

Roger: Thanks for the input on the cost, I'll just have to sell a few more quarts of my blood. Have a great weekend.

Navy,
Using SPI as a reference point, their orange and red base go for $298 and change per gallon, or $96 and change for a quart. Reducers and catalysts add up pretty quick, too, and then there's all of the "other" stuff like abrasives, cleaners, polishing compounds, etc, etc. Seems like every time I'm walking out of the paint store I've left several portraits of Ben Franklin behind.