How Much Paint?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-06-2016, 10:55 AM
Brit Witkowski's Avatar
Brit Witkowski
Brit Witkowski is offline
New User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
How Much Paint?

I am refinishing an old Ford Tailgate 67-72 Style. I am going to be using PPG Shop-line Paint. My Question is how much paint should I get for two coats front and back of tailgate? I was thinking about a Quart because when I add the quart of reducer I have a half gallon of paint. Is this enough? Is this too much? Should I get a pint of each? Should I get more? Thanks in Advance!!
 
  #2  
Old 12-06-2016, 01:40 PM
Beechkid's Avatar
Beechkid
Beechkid is offline
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 5,775
Received 207 Likes on 159 Posts
Originally Posted by Brit Witkowski
I am refinishing an old Ford Tailgate 67-72 Style. I am going to be using PPG Shop-line Paint. My Question is how much paint should I get for two coats front and back of tailgate? I was thinking about a Quart because when I add the quart of reducer I have a half gallon of paint. Is this enough? Is this too much? Should I get a pint of each? Should I get more? Thanks in Advance!!
Yes, that should be plenty
 
  #3  
Old 12-11-2016, 11:53 AM
Sand_Man's Avatar
Sand_Man
Sand_Man is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Rogue River, Oregon
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I use a rule of thumb of one quart of sprayable material per panel. That's one quart for a door, hood, bedside, fender, etc. By sprayable, I mean after reducer, etc. So it sounds like you did your homework and like Beechkid says, you'll be fine.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
J ballan
1997 - 2003 F150
4
11-29-2014 07:36 PM
2006powerstroke90
Paint & Bodywork
5
11-01-2011 12:02 AM
tralfamadorian
Paint & Bodywork
2
04-17-2009 05:39 PM
frdkid88
1997 - 2003 F150
9
02-07-2008 06:33 PM
i1dery
Washington Chapter
7
09-17-2007 02:28 PM



Quick Reply: How Much Paint?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:38 PM.