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09-23-2005, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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How much paint
How much paint, in gallons, would you say is needed to spray a car with three coats of color? I imagine the clear coat is different since its thinner, right? Maybe just two coats of clear.
And what type of experiences have you guys had with PPG, House of Kolor, etc?
Any best guestimates?
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09-23-2005, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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1.5 to 2 gallons of color, plus appropriate thinner, plus about the same clear. You'll also need a primer sealer. I like PPG and Dupont. I haven't used House of Kolor yet but I've heard good things. You'll want 2-3 good coats of color and atleast that much clear, if not more so you can wetsand and buff it all nice after.
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09-24-2005, 11:42 PM
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I've only used PPG (thats what this black and clear is) at the shop I was at we used only ppg. I've got I think 4 coats of clear...this is after wet sanding and buffing..plus about 2 more buffs with swirl remover/machine glaze and a few waxings. It was painted spring of "03
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09-26-2005, 08:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Thanks guys. I'm pricing the stuff now to get an idea of what I'll need. Hopefully I can find someone willing to spray for me, without taking it to a shop.
Still working on it.
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10-12-2005, 05:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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paintjob on that iroc still looks a little dull to me
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10-12-2005, 05:52 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by EVIL90SS
paintjob on that iroc still looks a little dull to me
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It's just that pic....see here:
http://www.njfboa.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6116
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10-12-2005, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Originally Posted by Teds89IROC
I've only used PPG (thats what this black and clear is) at the shop I was at we used only ppg. I've got I think 4 coats of clear...this is after wet sanding and buffing..plus about 2 more buffs with swirl remover/machine glaze and a few waxings. It was painted spring of "03
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You dont know the paint codes you used for that buetiful baby do you? 
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