medic_dan
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 07:27 PM |
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How much paint?
Hello all,
Can anyone give me a ball park figure for how much paint/lacquer would be required for a locost sized car?
Specifically I want to spray the rear arches/front cycle wings one colour and the nose cone, bonnet, side panels and rear panel another colour.
I am hoping to have the car sprayed by a man that can and am souring the paint myself so need some idea on quantities.
Thanks
Dan
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austin man
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 08:28 PM |
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ask the man that can he can probably get the paint cheaper from his supplier too and possibly a better quality paint. Not all paints come to the same
exacting standards your painter may have a preffered type of paint and therefore familiar with how it goes on. Best viscosity etc. PS he will also
have the get out if there are imperfections, particles in it etc
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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sdh2903
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 08:31 PM |
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Depends on the type of paint. I've just painted mine in cellulose, i layed on 1 coat of acid etch, 2 coats of filler/primer and a good 6 coats
of top coat.
I bought 1l of etch, 2.5l of primer, 2.5l of gloss top coat, 5l of standard thinners and 5l of top gloss thinners.
Ive got loads of primer left so you might get away with 1l. Ive got approx 1/2 - 3/4 of a litre of gloss left but i did repaint the scuttle after
cocking it up first time round. That was painting the main body, bonnet, nose cone, scuttle and rear wings.
If its a pro doing it they will prob want to use 2k or waterbased. With these im not sure on qty, you wouldnt prob need as much top coat, but you will
need activator and or hardener depending on the paint.
I'm sure there will be a knowledgable paint person along shortly to give a more accurate answer
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medic_dan
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 09:15 PM |
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The man that can is a sprayer at a train depot that has just had a booth fitted. He has permission to use the booth but obviously is unable to order
the paint through the company for me - that's why I am sourcing it myself.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 09:44 PM |
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Best to ask what paint he wants to use first
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medic_dan
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| posted on 26/3/12 at 10:47 AM |
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Ok folks, it'll be water based paint as that is what the booth is geared up for.
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