lars49 Larry Barnes Colorado Springs (177 posts) Registered: 06/11/2009 02:12PM Main British Car: 1980 MGB GM LA1 3400 V6 |
WAG on how much paint I will need.
How much coverage can I expect from a QT of paint? I'm looking at using Southern Polyurethanes. I'm going to call them next week, but I'd like some feedback on your experiences.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: WAG on how much paint I will need.
You will need more than a quart unless you are just doing a few panels or one end of the car maybe. I buy a gallon, but if you are doing everything, top, bottom, inside and out even that may not be enough.
Jim |
Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
Re: WAG on how much paint I will need.
Jim is right, why take a chance on not having enough,, ironically the gallon price is cheaper per quart (usually) but you don't get a full gallon either (usually). Buying a quart here and there could result in a mismatch(poor mixing) and you will play hell trying to get them to correct any mistakes on anyones part.
Dave |
Re: WAG on how much paint I will need.
You will be able to easily paint the entire car with 3 quarts of paint. If you are planning on having the car finished with clearcoat you can get by with 2 good coats of base coat. If you are not going with clearcoat then you should go with 3 good coats of base coat.
Cheers Byron |
lars49 Larry Barnes Colorado Springs (177 posts) Registered: 06/11/2009 02:12PM Main British Car: 1980 MGB GM LA1 3400 V6 |
Re: WAG on how much paint I will need.
Thanks guys. It's an MGB-LE and I need to do the exterior.
The Florida and Colorado sun has completely oxidized the exterior, the undercarriage is fine, the tub floors need done. .I'm going with a black base coat/clear coat. I found a local fellow that will cut me a stencil for the stripes so they can be painted instead of being appliqued. The engine compartment will be a dark gray just so I can get some light in there. This gives me an idea of what I need to order. I wasn't thinking of ordering a single quart, just trying to get and idea on how many square feet it would cover. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/22/2013 02:37PM by lars49. |