Thread: How much paint?
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Old 02-12-2020, 11:05 AM   #14
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Default Re: How much paint?

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Originally Posted by Tinbasher View Post
I find the average A will take 6 quarts of single stage by the time you get the body and the fenders and parts painted. I would buy a gallon of the body colour. That way when your done you should have 1 qt. for the future if you need it. Welcome to the world of painting!!
(And a gallon of Black) The big thing is being use to the product your using.
I am used to using urethanes, but it's been more than a few years. But as I recall it only took about a gallon to paint a Semi tractor.
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