Re: trying to paint civic
 

Shitty paint = more than 1 gallon

Good paint = maybe 3/4 gallon

I would use Acrylic Urethane, its thicker and old school, you dont need Base/Clear if youre not going metallic.

Re: trying to paint civic
 

you wouidlnt classify enamel paint as shitty though right?

Re: trying to paint civic
 

When my EF got painted it took 3/4 a gallon. That's with 2 coats. Paint ran me about $450 (just paint, not primer and clear).

Re: trying to paint civic
 

there are different kinds of single stage enamel paints used for automotive purposes - mainly acrylic enamel and urethane enamel
urethane will hold up alot better, also if your going to clear coat it after the urethane will be much friendlier

with paint like most things you get what you pay for , with most paint lines like sherwin williams, dupont, martin senior
they have a cheaper line and a better line of paint

Re: trying to paint civic
 

I would get 1 gallon if you're doing a primary color. But if it's going to be a custom color I would get 2.

Just to be safe.

Re: trying to paint civic
 

Used maybe 2/3 of a gallon. Multiple coats, shitty paint (single stage). Did this MYSELF- not a friend of a friend of my mom's.
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5070/img12881ro.jpg

Re: trying to paint civic
 

Another:
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http://www.paintforcars.com
Got the white paint here. bought my black paint by the gallon from Murray's Discount Auto.- Duplicolor single stage ----.

Re: trying to paint civic
 

Just remember prep is everything. Spend some money on a good primer.

Re: trying to paint civic
 

AWESOME job!

Exactly.

Re: trying to paint civic
 

when i had my car painted i had to just buy materials and he sprayed it for free. i ended up getting 1 gal paint and a gallon of clear and whatever reducer and hardener he told me to get. had plenty left over.