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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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Exclamation paint and bed

i got three questions, how much paint should i buy to paint my truck, its an 78 f250 w/ 8ft bed.

dark jade or just jade? trying to keep it original.

also flat bed or regular bed, if flat how much paint would i need for just the cab then?

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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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dark jade or jade, wanna keep it original

how much paint do i need for the cab and 8ft bed

thanks
 
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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I work with a buddy who paints cars for hobbie. He says 2-3 quarts. 3 quarts should leave you some left over. That's what George says anyway.
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