How much paint do I need

[Mac2Night]

So I am getting really close to having my '74 painted (Bahama Blue) and the painter asked me it I want to by the supplies or did I want him to. If I go the route of me buying them (I can get a discount knowing the owner of the paint store), how much should I need to paint the whole interior and exterior of the tub? I've not decided on BC/CC or enamel so I need estimates of both if you don't mind sharing your experience in this area. Also, how much primer/sealer do I need?

Thanks!

 

[gick70]

Bc/cc a gallon just the outside,for mine!

 

[bronkenn]

I used 1.5 gallons of base and about the same amount of clear. About 2 gallons of high build primer and 1.5 gallons of epoxy primer. I reduced epoxy primer for use as a sealer. I didn.t paint interior of tub as I raptor lined it. Ken

 

[AC932]

For just the outside, priming took me about 12 large rattle cans of primer, then about a gallon of paint for 3 coats.

 

[hyghlndr]

I ended up buying 1 and 3/4 gallon. Have about 1/4 of a gallon left. I did everything but underside of tub. Mine is also bahama blue.

 

[68Broncoz]

I am planning on 2 gallons but also painting the top the same color, interior raptor with color added and engine compartment

 

[nickgp]

Used aprx 1 and 3/4 gallons of color. That’s inside, outside, bottom and engine compartment and two sets of doors. No roof. Four coats.

 

[Rocko1012]

If your stripping to metal. 1 Gallon Epoxy, 1 gallon of paint. 1.5 Gallons of Wax & Grease remover. Harderners and Reducers needed also, that's just body and hood. You can always buy more. Used Single Stage PPG Bahama blue.

 

[jagbucket]

I like to save unmixed color in smaller containers for nicks and scratches that can happen . small containers prevent a skin forming over time. so extra paint is never wasted but consider it insurance

 

[sykanr0ng]

Having some left over to save for touch up is a good idea, they have become better at mixing paint that matches what you already have but paint from the same batch is still the best match.

 

[Mac2Night]

Ok, so my painter has told me to get all of this:

2 gallons of paint
2 gallons of clear
2 gallons of primer
1 gallon reducer
1 gallon thinner

Does this sound like too much??????

 

[jagbucket]

if all that paint was on it would be 1/4 inch thick thats a swag but seems excessive to me. epoxy clear also needs an activator and reducer, which can be the same as your color, if you go single stage solid color = no clear easier to repair but not as much gloss.
I dont mean to second guess your painter he must have a reason to ask for that amount but you did just say the tub. thick paint will chip easier and is harder to repair

 

[pcf_mark]

That seems like an awful lot of paint. One gallon of paint is usually reduced 1:1 so you can make it into 2 gallons sprayable.

 

[Mac2Night]

Thanks guys.... I ended up getting less paint. If he runs out I will get more.