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How much paint would you need to paint a front and rear bumper, plus two side skirts?

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Old 06-02-2008, 09:52 AM
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Default How much paint would you need to paint a front and rear bumper, plus two side skirts?

And where's a good place to buy? Just want black. I guess three coats of that and three coats of clear.

...And anything I should know about air-compressor-paint-guns?
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Default About a pint, because you have to mix it 1:1 with activator...

Get a gravity feed gun with a regulator on the inlet. . Get in line filters for your hose. do not paint outdoors if it's windy. Mask EVERYTHING. Overspray sucks.
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Thanks for the advice... Should I just buy at Lowes?
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Do they sell automotive paint at Lowes?
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No but they do sell Krylon.....
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Default Good stuff... :P Was tempted to just use that... Haha. Figured since I had a compressor, may as well

do it right, though.
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Default Check out your better automotive shops.. Very few actually sell custom mixed paint...

but you should find one.
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Default I may have a connection with Auto Body Craftsmen...I'll talk to them about it

I think what you're talking about for the side mouldings is WAY too risky without removing those panels from the doors. I wouldn't.
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Meh. I'll be alright. I mean, what could go wrong?
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