How many gallons to paint a 951
11-25-2006, 06:02 PM
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How many gallons to paint a 951
How many gallons of paint does it take to paint a 951? I know there are variences depending on how many coats etc, so lets say 3-5 coats of paint and then clear on top (I just need to know a rough estimate on how many gallons to order for the actual paint color). 
11-25-2006, 06:15 PM
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It really depends on the color, what the base is going to be, and what you are sprayng.
For example, a simple respray of black over black without interior, jambs, or engine bay will use just a tad over two quarts. Yellow over a white sealer may use 3.5. I would be thinking in quarts, not gallons.
For example, a simple respray of black over black without interior, jambs, or engine bay will use just a tad over two quarts. Yellow over a white sealer may use 3.5. I would be thinking in quarts, not gallons.
11-25-2006, 07:23 PM
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I used about a litre per coat to do the interior floorpan/sides/roof. That was white over primer on the interior. No primer on the doors/sunroof. Two coats primarily. With additional coats in the corners/nooks& crannies. Its taken about 3.5 L to do the interior/doors/sunroof & roll cage.
11-26-2006, 01:38 AM
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Repainting it the original color? Then two quarts should be more than enough, giving you a gallon of sprayable product once reduced (1:1). Door jambs and underhood will take about a pint. Plan on purchasing a gallon of clear...although three quarts should be sufficient, as running short sucks.
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Painting it yourself? Take Dan's advice and buy a gallon. After your done go buy some smaller cans and put leftovers in them after agitating thoroughly. Paint will last longer on the shelf with less airspace in the can. How much you need depends on what type/brand paint because of differing mixing ratios and also how much of the car you are painting. If you are repainting the car silver you will be glad later on to have extra basecoat...believe me on this. As a walk in customer at a paint store there is very little chance that you will get a perfect mix (especially in a large quantity as they will know it is for an allover). A word of caution though, silver is not for beginners. Good luck.
11-26-2006, 12:27 PM
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Not painting myself...I would if I could find the time stateside. I'm going with a very special silver paint...probably going to opt for the gallon though. I promise to post pics when she's done in spring.
11-26-2006, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by guns951
Not painting myself...I would if I could find the time stateside. I'm going with a very special silver paint...probably going to opt for the gallon though. I promise to post pics when she's done in spring.
11-26-2006, 06:13 PM
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Btw, if is one of the sprayable chrome products avail be careful. Last time I looked into it for a customer they cannot be buffed so you you will have to live with some imperfections. These can be found at Alsa Corp.
11-26-2006, 06:33 PM
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Yeah...looked into it...heard some BAAAAAD stories.
What's a good paint to go with that has that "frosted aluminum" look to it? Not talking something shiny or glossy but looks like raw aluminum sheet before its polished, more or less an industrial type finish.
What's a good paint to go with that has that "frosted aluminum" look to it? Not talking something shiny or glossy but looks like raw aluminum sheet before its polished, more or less an industrial type finish.
11-26-2006, 08:43 PM
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I'd use a BMW or Mercedes silver (very fine metallic) with a satin clear. That way you still have a quality urethane finish with the effect you're after. Once again though, you can't sand and buff a satin finish. Just make sure you have it sprayed in a clean downdraft booth or understand that there will be some imperfections (dust or maybe a sag or two...even good painters get these, they just fix'em before you see'em). Alsa has an aluminum finish that looks kind of like Jet Hot Sterling and doesn't require the proprietary spray equipment (heated plural component). If you go with what I suggested, buy a small amount and spray some test panels before being disappointed with a major investment. Most of the paint companies have matt/satin clearcoat products. Take your pick, but I would shy away from Sherwin Williams unless your painter insists. Try Standox, Spies Hecker, Dupont or Sikkens. I'm not sure if PPG offers a good matt clear, but they have good products.
11-26-2006, 08:52 PM
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Thanks burma! I have the titanium silver on the bimmer, I'll look into the satin finish. I want this thing to look like some sort of tool, clean, purposeful and mean.