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It depends on the size of the vehicle. Something mid-size maybe 2-3 qts depending on how many coats you do. For larger vehicles maybe a gallon or more of spray-able material. That is your paint+reducer.
Put it into an equation, {The surface area of the specified car}÷{12 square meters per litre} which gives you the required paint
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoA good paint gun, not something from the Walmart tool department.
A compressor adequate enough to run your gun without stopping--min 5HP.
A range of sandpaper down to 220-400, depending on the primer specs.
Surface clearner--not gasoline or paint thinner. Something compatible w/primer.
Primer--Etching primer for bare metal. Then either sandable primer or primer/sealer, depending on the condition of your old finish.
A base coat system
A compatilble clear coat system, unless you use a single stage base. Clear coats make life sooo much easier. Easier to get gloss without runs than single stage base coats.
Thinner & hardeners for primer, base, clear
Mixing jars and something to measure proportions
Paint strainers
Tack rags
Research! If you never did this...research, research, research. You get one shot. Don't screw it up because you were not prepared. Research starts with what gun you will choose, and ends with the paint system you choose. In between, you need to know how to prep a car and the basics of how to apply paint.
Practice, practice, practice. Paint the neighbor's wheel barrow; your aunt Tilly's lawn chairs; just don't paint anything of your own if you value it ;-) Don't even THINK of practicing on your car. It's sorta' like practicing parachute jumping--you need to get it perfect the first time!
A garage--you need a clean place to paint. Not your driveway. By the time the dust and bugs get through with you, you will realize how much time you just wasted on all of the above. You need good lighting too!
If you are a DIY'er, go for it. It's not rocket-science, but the research and practice are a MUST or you will make a mess. Two tips: 1) prep work is as important as painting. 2) You must be detail oriented as you learn your paint system (prep work, mixing, matching components, temperature). Do EXACTLY what it tells you!
BTW, if you have to buy everything from the top down, figure on dropping around a grand if you shop around. Still chearper than sending it out.
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∙ 15y agoBody shops usually have a "paint booth" a room where lots of filtered air is pumped through to keep it ventilated and free of dust particles.
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∙ 14y agoYou will find paint specifically formulated for cars at auto supply shops and, quite often, in hardware stores.
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∙ 15y agoTAKE IT TO MAACO
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∙ 12y agoalot of paint......
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we need more info, what type of paints, Most if basecoats are one to one
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