Meathead Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 hi looking at respraying my gen7. i know i will need primer paint and lacquer, but dont know how much... also i know you need to thin the paint, but do primers and lacquers also need thinning? anyone know how much of each i will need? (primer paint lacquer and thinner) thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzzzythedog Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 yeah 1.5 of paint but you buy 2 litres due to door jams and vrs other bits yes primer and laquar needs thinners plus hardener , depends on the stuff used be it say 2 pack at 2 to 1 etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-wrap Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Adam, do you work in car body restoration or something? Serious question not some sarcy comment haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REWORX Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 1 roll of 36 inch masking paper-£15.00 4 rolls of 2inch tape-£9.00 2k primer with hardener-£35-85.00 dont buy cheap as it sinks 1.5-2ltr basecoat-£48.00 base coat thinners-£18.00 2k lacquar kit-£50-£120 then your flatting papers-£10 machine polisher-£120 3m fast cut-£20 other bits-£50-£100 then your paint guns and compressor thats a rough guide on prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 hardener... so will 2litres of each be enough to do my whole car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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