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jeffmoyer80 · 02-16-2011, 11:54 PM

i have a 66 gmc flat bed truck. i want to repaint the cab of the truck., i sure can use some help so i can order the paint., i want it light blue and white., thxs jeff

jimmydean · 02-17-2011, 02:24 AM

A lot depends on the paint you are using and how many coats you want to put on to get the look you are shooting for. If you are ordering the paint from a good shop, they should be able to give you a good estimate.

My '69 took about 8 cans.

jj1965 · 02-17-2011, 05:52 AM

Painting my truck I used a gallon of color for two coats, but I had the bed to paint. Depends upon the color of the paint and how much reducer and or hardner it uses. My paint was a 2:1 mix so it was 1.5 gallons when reduced. Some colors will cover in two coats some take three. I agree with the post above, talk to the paint shop before you make a decision. Better a little extra than not enough.

61_FL_Apache · 02-17-2011, 08:12 AM

A lot would depend on color for coverage. Are you doing single stage paint or using clear?

02-16-2011, 11:54 PM	#1
jeffmoyer80 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: coolidge, texas Posts: 15	how much paint do i need i have a 66 gmc flat bed truck. i want to repaint the cab of the truck., i sure can use some help so i can order the paint., i want it light blue and white., thxs jeff

02-17-2011, 02:24 AM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: how much paint to i need A lot depends on the paint you are using and how many coats you want to put on to get the look you are shooting for. If you are ordering the paint from a good shop, they should be able to give you a good estimate. My '69 took about 8 cans. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 Last edited by jimmydean; 02-17-2011 at 02:24 AM.

02-17-2011, 05:52 AM	#3
jj1965 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 56	Re: how much paint to i need Painting my truck I used a gallon of color for two coats, but I had the bed to paint. Depends upon the color of the paint and how much reducer and or hardner it uses. My paint was a 2:1 mix so it was 1.5 gallons when reduced. Some colors will cover in two coats some take three. I agree with the post above, talk to the paint shop before you make a decision. Better a little extra than not enough.

02-17-2011, 08:12 AM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: how much paint to i need A lot would depend on color for coverage. Are you doing single stage paint or using clear? __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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