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corsabmo-fo
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9th Dec 03 at 09:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I've decided to colour code me bumpers and arches meself and was wondering how many cans of primer, paint and laquer i wud need? Any one know from thier experience?
antscorsa
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NeilRocks
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Back bumper - 4 layers of primer
Front bumper - 5 layers of primer
Arches - 4 layers of primer

About 5 cans

Back bumper - 4 top coat
Front bumper - 5 top coat
Arches - 4 top coat

About 5 cans

Laquer

Back - 4 layers
Front 5+ layers
Arches - 3 layers

4 cans



Sooooooo about £45 for the paint. Sandpaper extra!
M2RTY
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1 can will do about 1 layer lol
NeilRocks
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quote:
Originally posted by M2RV H
1 can will do about 1 layer lol


Not THAT bad

1 can = About 2 layers (I think)
Greg_M
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why not buy the paint in 1 liter cans, and rent the spraying equipment from tool hire? its just a bigger version of a spray can and will get a much better result.

 
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