DougEFresh

I have a 01 Sierra ex cab and I知 wondering how much paint I値l need to do a full color change. I知 not worried too much about the inside of the bed because I知 probably going to rhino line it. I was thinking 1 gallon of base and 2-3 quarts of top coat then a gallon of clear. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.

Doug G

When my Camaro was painted (jams and all) I was told 2 gallons paint and 1 clear.

I guess it will really come down to color it is now, and color it's going.(some colors cover fasterandbetter than others)

DougEFresh

I think I found the color I want. It痴 from a company called Tropical Glitz and the color is Cognac Delight. I知 planning on doing that color over a white or grey base.

Doug G

So, is this a translucent (like a Candy) ?

Ls7colorado

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You will need a gallon of sealer, and a gallon on paint, and a gallon of clear.
Most paints after mixing reducer will make about 1.5 gallons
Most clear coats will make 1.25 gallons some will make 1.5 gallons after mixing in hardener.

I usually do 1 coat of sealer, 2 coats of paint on roof, and 2 or 3 coats of paint on the rest of the body and always have some left over.
Then I will do 2 light coats of clear followed up with a nice glossy wet coat.

DougEFresh

It says you can mix it to be a semi-translucent.

DougEFresh

I was also debating on this color but over a black base.

Doug G

Damn that looks good.

DougEFresh

A friend of mine suggested maybe doing my truck that color and the rims the copper.

Doug G

I'd have to see that in photoshop first...I was thinking black or color match ?

DougEFresh

I think which ever color I choose I知 going with chrome Iroc痴. Probably 22痴