How Much Paint Do I Need to Paint My Car?

Concerned that you won't have enough paint for your vehicle or even worse over buy expensive material? in this video we go over exactly how to calculate how much paint you'll need from primer, sealer, base and clearcoat! Get your pen and paper out because your project is about to begin!
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[@scorpionpaint]

Thank you my brother for having been with us again sharing another video, and thank you for bringing our work to your audience, I hope we can do many more this year🤙🤙

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks for having me brother! You and Yandy did an awesome job!

[@scorpionpaint]

6W4

[@antonioprado8068]

​@PaintSociety I saw the primer and clear you use with toyota but out of curiously, which brand and line did you use for tge base. I have a 4runner and would like to use the same to keep my toyota consistent with brand as my car is a 2006 and the clear is still 💯. Just needs a heavy buff and polish to bring back tge shine

[@antonioprado8068]

​@@PaintSocietyalso I'll be using a lvlp gun on a 25 gallon tank. R500. I've seen all your lvlp videos and your amazing btw

[@NGAAutoTV]

Thank you, Brian! The level of detail you are providing is astounding!

[@lenwhiteside]

Thank you Brian for all the great videos, your knowledge and information gave me the confidence to paint my boat and I am so happy with the results. I took notes after watching your videos, and spent hours prepping and trying to do everything right the first try. Very happy with my results.

[@Pavelek88]

I always love that quote at the end about not overthinking, it gives me SO MUCH confidence :)

[@Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater]

South Denver (S. Littleton) has a Sherwin Williams Automotive store that I recommend. Last summer I did my son’s front bumper cover and they helped me a ton bc I told them I was a novice home painter. They gave me a lot of good info (and tbh this channel is solid gold too!) I did the stuff this channel recommends (2 primer, no sealer, 2 base, 2 clear) and the job came out great even with silver metallic. No issues.

[@giaenergia]

Hi Brian! I´ve got 2 days of binging on your videos and I can already tell I´m way further ahead then I was 2 days ago. I´ve got a car sales here in Spain, repair garages and lately a massive car body paint that I've set up. I´m having troubles building the team and I must learn how to diy for just in case. Next week I'm having my private painting course with the company I'm buying my materials from and I wanted to get ahead of the information thus your videos, your manner of explaining different details has helped me a lot. So I'm sending you a massive thank you!!! It means a lot to meet awesome teachers and professionals worldwide and make the world a better place through our collective work and passion for doing a brilliant job. I appreciate it!! I know it takes time and effort to build these videos too, apart from your daily tasks so yes, I'm grateful and it really means a lot!!

[@raulzavala7206]

Thank you my Friend 20psi on the clear worked beautiful laid down flat and the base at 21psi worked as well Blessings always and thank you for the information and inspiration

[@kimwilliams7485]

i always watch your videos but of all the other vids i learnt the most in this one. i love how u explained the fountions of sealer vs primer

[@DannerPlace]

This is a very helpful posting. Especially the list of product resources. Thank you.

[@carmenallocco6497]

Brian, thank you so much . I really love to paint cars and aircraft but your information has helped me so much.

[@Nohandle146]

Great video as usual - thanks for the time and effort, always learn so much.

[@billybritt6401]

Im teaching a Spanish guy . He is awesome. I've been teaching him about a month. I'm going to let him see your videos. It will help him when I can't. Awsome videos.

[@PhillipHall01]

Thank you Brian for the OUTSTANDING video! Phillip Hall

[@angeldejesus65]

Wow. Last week was lookomg for a video like this... wondered how much paint i needed

[@JerryJrsGarage]

Awesome video! Straight to the point. I always binge watch before doing paint projects because it’s been so long since I been to a class for it 😂

[@Supanova70]

Love this!!! Going to test out your theory but adding 2 oz with using my Iwata guns

[@ysitrim88]

Thanks Brian 😊 Very informative!

[@franklyn315]

Thanks for all the great info! I will try to paint my 93 toyota supra!

[@davewallace5008]

12.50 - ROFL! THIS just happened to me! I repainted my sons Evo 8 front bumper and managed to cover the entire bumper with base and then ran out. I had just under one half of a litre of clear left, so watered it a little more than usual. Managed two coats and the last bottom lip I ran out! It can't be seen as such so I am not too concerned, but I count myself very lucky on this one.

[@raybates3119]

Nice instruction! Some O'reilly's mix Nason and some NAPA does Martin Senour/Crossfire/Finish1, which all are Sherwin Williams branded, if I'm not mistaken. I think that largely has to do with what the body shop/paint distributor ratio in your area is as to whether they mix paint or not.

[@russelljconquerslifehawkey]

I just got the job at bmw thank you for all that you do

[@kathrynmckenna7043]

awesome job with great tips

[@kikimushroom94]

The video we have all been waiting for

[@eortega22]

I am absolutely hooked on your videos. I love the channel and an added bonus since I speak Spanish, Scorpion Paint’s channel is another favorite of mine.

[@PaintSociety]

You got lucky. Pedro is great !

[@billbliss2500]

So, much to learn!

[@DachsAutos]

Excellent video! That paint turned out great. I can't thank you enough for all of the tutorials. While some may see the same process over and over, each video you have a little different spin on the process with different tips and techniques.

[@PaintSociety]

Glad to help

[@azeezsodik]

@@PaintSociety how can you help me sir

[@azeezsodik]

This is my work sir from Nigeria

[@azeezsodik]

@@PaintSociety this is my work sir how can you help me sir

[@Smoovindecat]

Fantastic job!

[@WildDigger]

Great informative video. 👍

[@boudreauxcollision2858]

Love the double gunning!!!

[@mellis181]

Thanks for the videos!!! Couple of questions. I'm painting my 66 Mustang in my garage. I'm trying to decide what brand paint to use. Not going for a concours look...just something that will look going at local shows. I have researched Omni, Limco, and Nason. I will be doing 2 stage. I'm leaning towards Nason but would love to hear what you think of these brands. I'll be using an LVLP gun if that makes a difference. The base will be sprayed over an Eastwood 2K urethane primer.

[@nahashonkimani4013]

I'm so grateful for you info me on how to know right quality of material in painting work thanks very much brain but I have questions what do you mean by sealer coat please let me understand

[@arthurdejager1775]

Thanks your channel rocks ! I painted my 1st set of wheels for a $ considering I'm unemployed

[@jeffreyeaton9934]

I remember you used the term orientation coat to describe last coat of base to ensure coverage lol I know it has many different terms control coat 1/2 coat drop coat also. It could be considered for beginners

[@roberthewitt8671]

Love the videos learnt loads and appreciate the time you take to do them but still confused with primers for plastic fairings. I have fixed them, filled them and sanded upto 360 grit ready for primer. After using an adhesion promoter which primer? Acyclic, epoxy, sealer? Will be painted in 1k white pearl. Any help would be appreciated 👍👍👍👍

[@angelmorales220]

Nice job guys

[@robinjamesclemente2333]

Awesome job

[@Smoovindecat]

Great video I just wondered what happens in those door gaps.? How does the base cover the sealer primer ?

[@agnismk1]

My contry Latvia dont have sealer. We only have wet on wet primers. Regular primer but need use more thiner 20-25%

[@havardmclemore8424]

Good stuff.

[@HEADBANGRR]

Thank you very much for the great information! God bless

[@m1h8r]

Thanks!

[@MS-kp5qd]

Awesome 👍

[@billybritt6401]

That's what I do. I take my vehicle apart to. Hate getting paint on my Chrome are rubbers.

[@tsrtrickster8461]

Great video

[@fcastrovelez]

Great videos, keep it up. How hard is it to change the cars color?

[@jugz9130]

While my car was getting painted the painter showed me around and his bottles which were two. They both cost 450$. The pain was the variant of a rxs type s with pearls. The rxs type s only has one variant so it was easy to find it but it was pricey. His paint was chromax

[@helpeveryoneinlife]

LOVE YOU, SIR.

[@mehdiajmi2255]

Good job

[@ronalves9118]

Great video. But I am getting ready to buy a 35 Ford Truck from Factory Five Racing. The kit has 17 panels all in fiberglass. Cab, 2 doors, 3 hood pieces, radiator cover, 4 fat fenders , 2 running boards, 4 bed panels. Most of the panels will need to be painted both sides. I guess I will start with a primer after I finish the body work. Then use that as a idea as to how much paint I will need. Right now I am thinking I will need 3 gallons of primer, 2 gallons sealer, 3 gallons base and 4 gallons of clear. Will be using PPG Paints, because they have a store 15 minutes from my home. Thank you Ron USCG RET

[@jose15238]

Big fan of the channel! If i buy a primed bumper online do i still need to prime? Or am i good to start painting? Its just a project car

[@ray6808]

Great video. What type of compressor do you recommend? My budget is like 200 -300 dollars.

[@TruthHurtLiars]

Hi Brian, what tip size & pressure do you recommend for the sealer?

[@josephperez2331]

What kind of matte clear do you recommend? Im in california thanks love your videos

[@anj315]

Great subject if you can do a in dept and detail video of cut and buffing please , and matching factory orange peel Thanks

[@PaintSociety]

Thanks for the idea!

[@MrBgwolf]

My paint supplier has a primer sealer I have used. Question would I be better of to use a separate primer and sealer.

[@MiscellaneousMcC]

Hello! Are the amounts for primer and base the number of ounces per panel per coat, or for all coats? Im preparing to paint a little Scion IQ and dont want to grossly overbuy the paint 🤣. Thank you! And thanks for the awesome videos!

[@eldrickejleest]

Just in time!

[@xzaviar1965]

I'm going to be painting a vehicle about the same size as is in the video. It would have been nice if you would have stated the total volume used for paint and clear coat for this job.

[@tommyho6437]

This off topic, I watched your channel all the time. I painted couple of bumpers with white color. Why do the white turn out creme white? Some angle look white

[@Supanova70]

In and out on the car pic above 1970 nova 1 gal at 4:1 enough? WHat about clear same? using LS ansd WS iwata`s. 1st gen solvent based.

[@glockmaestro]

Newbie question but does the color of the primer/sealer make any difference for paint?

[@ty6896]

Brian, I saw one of the guys using a 3M gun. Seems like a great one gun do all gun? I know I’ve seen you using it in the past. You didn’t list it as a gun in this description though. The DV1 is out of my price range and ability. Looking for a good gun to start and grow with. Thoughts?

[@eladmedina72]

Great video🔥🔥 What is the paint code that's you used?

[@jonscot8393]

Would love to here the PROS and CONS of the different PPS out there

[@GGYN101]

What brand of sealer was used color build? PPG Axalta Thanks

[@scottmote2176]

How much paint and would be needed to paint a crew cab long bed duality truck ? I have an 2005 dodge with bad clear so I want to repaint the entire truck. A local shop quoted me $8500.

[@braernesto9917]

Am from Ghana master great job 👌👌

[@PaintSociety]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@charliesmith9528]

I have a 2006 cad dts that hood needs painted after car cover put stains all over it,,rest of car is fine,,car is black,,what is best/easist paint to buy online that i can repaint hood,,,i have all equip just havent painted cars in 25 years,,many new paint options out there now

[@flightmedic7169]

Does anyone know how to best match paint or where to get it ? I need paint for a 2020 Lincoln Navigator code GS ceramic pearl. This is for a repair job quarter panel, fender and both bumpers.

[@waynetaylor2784]

Much appreciated, however can you also give us metric measurements for us non usa viewers ?

[@danbecker5122]

This might sound like a stupid question but, are you quoting ounces already fully mixed with any reducers. etc? I just want to understand if you are talking about RTS or just the paint w/o reducers, etc.

[@Chiriwillo566]

Is half a gallon paint and half reducer (1 gallon of paint) enough for a small 67 corvette convertible? Second time spraying .. boss says is enough

[@joehiatt1992]

If ur clear comes out good to you still have to cut & buff ??

[@danamcintyre3565]

What your take on a primer that can be used as a sealer ?

[@Ivan-pi6ur]

Hey Brian, great video as always! I just have one question: do these measurements that you gave include the whole mix ratio, such as 7 ounces of Clear + Hardener + Reducer?

[@PaintSociety]

Mixed and reducer and hardenered yes

[@WildhurstLodge]

Will you do a video with a two tone paint job? If I lay the first color, on the cab and middle section of the truck, do I put one coat clear, then tape up for the next color? Or just paint, flash, then tape?

[@JaminGalv]

I think he has one on a Yukon or suburban he did not to long ago

[@autofanaticcars]

what PSI were these guys shooting the clear coat at because crazy mist in the entire booth looks like they shot at a higher PSI versus the base coats. I try to shoot at a lower PSI to eliminate me from getting my full 3M mask cloudy then when I can not see it makes completing the job hard.

[@PaintSociety]

It’s not a real booth. It’s a prep deck so it can’t handle all the overspray

[@ChardDavis]

Great Video. One question, if you have windows removed and there is a bit of windshield urethane adhesive left (most removed with a razor), is it ok to paint over it?

[@PaintSociety]

Yes. They will cut it anyways when they do the window glue.

[@andrewwhiting5526]

Great video, with the Devilbiss DV1 basecoat gun which tip size would you recommend 1.2 or 1.3?

[@ballsoutperformance]

I typically use 1.3 with the b plus cap

[@aramtopjian220]

Thanks for the info. Would you recommend using sealer before single stage paint?

[@ballsoutperformance]

Yes, sealer is good practice for single stage as well.

[@lesskinner8588]

Sealer (or what we call 'wet on wet' here) is great as you CAN just go to a 600g, rather than 800g min for basecoat. Also, wishy washy covering of sealer is much less of a problem getting coverage than over patchy primer areas. By the way, love the double booth, how much easier is it to paint a car and whole lot of panels / bars in that ? 👍

[@PaintSociety]

Much easier but it’s only a prep deck and doesn’t handle overspray well

[@lesskinner8588]

@@PaintSociety ahh, wondered about the side draft type booth, rather than downdraft. Haven't seen side draft booths for a lot of years here, but see them in US videos fairly often.

[@chrisdisz2132]

I have a 2005 Honda civic how many cans should I buy ?

[@chuco9113]

What do you think about using elastificator additive when painting plastic bumpers to make the paint more flexible? Do you use it, or ever did?

[@brianhart5612]

Flex additives generally only last long enough to reassemble the car. Paint will only be as flexible as what it’s painted over.

[@David-yo8qs]

Maybe i missed this but are you spraying 1k or 2k sealer?

[@ernestjohn8303]

Can any color sealer work for any color

[@jjjustin17favs]

Was it just sealer over the e coat in the video

[@KINGRG1]

Would you mind posting a short video about how much reducer to use when thinning paint? A lot of us amateur backyard Painter’s struggle with this

[@jamessakimae9655]

To my knowledge base coats are a 1:1 ratio some of the higher end stuff can be 2:1

[@ballsoutperformance]

Yea it varies. Most are 1:1 or 2:1. Make sure to check the TDS (technical data sheet) on all products you use

[@the_wolf2366]

Yes man I’m struggling me to about that it’s mix ratio 1:1 paint and thinner?

[@ysitrim88]

@thewolf4120 Whatever the paint calls for the paint I use calls for a 1:1 mix ratio basically a 50/50 mixture. Say I want to mix 12 0z of sprayable material I would use 6 0z of reducer and 6 0z of paint it's that simple. Hope this helps you and try not to over think the mixing ratio.

[@michaelbarber6211]

Hello paint society I ran into a problem with gold metallic paint a bug landed and I didn’t help none trying to pick it out caused a bare spot to white background. Do I tape area and sand to white then mask vehicle and just fan some layers until I get the right shade or ? It’s a 2 tone white gold 99 Silverado. Thanks

[@PaintSociety]

Sand it with 800 smooth and repaint the whole area

[@torowazup1]

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[@gabrielcortez3053]

So just need one coat of sealer for a front bumper cover ?

[@danamcintyre3565]

Does all paint stores carry tintable primers

[@biggteez12]

Is a gallon good enough for a whole car?

[@marycochran-kh2of]

How much paint i need to paint a 97 f body convertible...im ordering from "the coating store"...they have kits and i dont know how much i need

[@skoddskar3D]

How many oz of primer would you estimate per panel? I want to do a full paint job including door jams on my 97 4runner. It's currently silver and I want to change it to the autumn green (color code TAP) that the newer subaru outbacks have. I assumed that I would need to sand down each panel and give it primer, color, and clear. Is that the best approach? And how for should I sand the panels down, do I want to get to bare metal or just cut through the existing clear? Thank you in advance if you take the time to reply.

[@ImperiumRacing]

Nice!!! I'm doing research to paint my 99 4runner!!! hahah good luck man! I was watching this video to try and determine how much paint I'm going to need to buy...$$$ Also still not sure if I want to do door jams yet...

[@unclesamautos]

I'm in a garage and been sanding dupli color primer sealer with P600 before base. Should I stop doing that?

[@PaintSociety]

400 then 600

[@BranddyV20]

Hey Brian, when you say 5-6 ounces per panel, do you mean non reduced base coat or 5-6 ounces plus reducer? Thank you!

[@ray6808]

Plus reducer

[@ronbelldvm]

Great info, Brian. Was the 5-6 oz of base per panel for each coat, or would that amount do the 2 -1/2 coats you mentioned? Thanks for all you do.

[@PaintSociety]

5-6 ounces will get you 2 coats

[@ntonytay]

​@@PaintSociety bit confused about that. 6 ounce including reducers already? If its a 1:1 mixing, so thats mean its only 3ounce of pure paint + 3 ounce of reduces?

[@PaintSociety]

@@ntonytay yes ready to spray. You’ll have to do the math for your paint since all paint mixes differently.

[@ntonytay]

@@PaintSociety all rights thanks Brian 👍

[@silverwingshg]

In determining the quantity of paint needed and you said 5-6 oz per panel for 2-3 coats. Are the oz including thinner/reducer???

[@bosshawg7427]

Yes... but check the ratio required for the base you're using. Could be 1:1 or 2:1. 3 quarts of unreduced should be plenty for a large car with a little bit extra depending on how good it covers. 2-2.5 unreduced quarts for paint that covers well

[@freddiebreine]

Great job. Question: On a job that large, why don't spray the roof as well?

[@PaintSociety]

?

[@freddiebreine]

@@PaintSociety sorry, commented before I noticed the fenders were actually sprayed

[@rickcrawford2137]

If I were using rattle cans to paint a hood and roof on a Tacoma, how many cans of base and clear would I need, talking about 12oz cans?

[@mikep509]

Many, but the cost will be astronimical compared to a sprayer...also a roof with rattle cans is difficult, you need to work in sections... best bet is get a sprayer with a good compressor...