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How many gallons to paint ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Toyotagang, Jul 3, 2020.

  1. Jul 3, 2020 at 2:30 AM
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    Toyotagang

    Toyotagang [OP] Well-Known Member

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    hey hows it, quick question how many gallons etc.. would it take to paint my whole truck 2005 Toyota Tacoma access cab? its black sand pearl, I was just going to repaint it the same color or maybe magnetic gray, would that be too much?
     
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  2. Jul 3, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    winkel

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    You should be able to get it done with a gallon of base coat and a gallon of clear. It's been a few years since I've painted a car (like 35 years) but a gallon generally covered a car with two good coats.
    We used DuPont enamel so we didn't clear coat, back in the day.
     
  3. Jul 4, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    vssman

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    A gallon will do it. You’ll need the correct reducer/activator. If this is the first time you’ll be painting, check out Kevin Tetz on YouTube, etc. Prep is the key.
     
  4. Jul 4, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    Toyotagang

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    Okay shoots thanks I'll check em out mahalos
     

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