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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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how many quarts would it take to paint a integra?
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Base,clear,single stage,enamel--What kind??
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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oh sorry base.dupont
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Lot of variables such as: jambs and under hood? are you using a sealer? do you have modern/quality spray guns? Dupont is thin and likes that value shade crap. I have seen overalls done with less than a quart un-reduced but guy knew what he was doing.
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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what paint would you suggests?
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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Im not suggesting any brand. They all work well just personel preferance.I personally like PPG however it is cost prohibitve if you are on a budget.I use a mid level for qaulity to cost value. To answer your original question,a compact car should take less than 2 quarts of base.
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