How much paint do I need?

[86k20-ds]

I’m thinking about repainting my 86 k20 on a budget with some rattle cans. I was hoping to do a dark blue/white original style two-tone job. Does anyone know how much paint I’d need, or any tips or tricks I could use?

 

[Doppleganger]

I would think thats a whole lot more $ than spraying it single stage.

I'm doing base-clear.....was told 1.5 gal (3 gallons mixed)....and I'm hoping thats enough.

Cheapest way I could think would be a gallon of truck and tractor enamel and rollering it on. Seriously.

 

[Ricko1966]

I would think thats a whole lot more $ than spraying it single stage.

I'm doing base-clear.....was told 1.5 gal (3 gallons mixed)....and I'm hoping thats enough.

Cheapest way I could think would be a gallon of truck and tractor enamel and rollering it on. Seriously.

I'd spray it even with a cheapo gun. It's still going to be less$ and a better outcome than 900 spray cans. But honestly I'd pony up for some budget single stage auto paint and a cheap gun.

 

[mxer147]

That’s what I did, summit single stage paints, white and orange, purchased 2 gallons orange, one gallon white, plus reducer, and hardener. Don’t forget all the prep work and primer needed for the paint to stay on the surface. Lots of surface area on these old trucks which equals a lot of work.

 

[Sad Sack]

Best budget option is to get ‘er to primer and find a local sprayer like MAACO. Have painted plenty but rattle canning it will be cost prohibitive. If you have space and equipment then things could happen but not enough info to give you an honest opinion or brush it on then pray.

 

[Cipriano]

I just recently learned about the Rustoleum Turbo line of spraypaints. From the YouTube videos I've seen, it makes quick work of the job, with a huge fan spray

 

[mxer147]

I’d consider a camouflaged paint job, look good as well, hides imperfections and reasonable cost.

 

[Moodyalaskan]

If you are going to rattle can it, use good quality paint and most importantly make sure all the paint cans have the same lot number. Different lot numbers can be a slightly different shade of color.