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87FieroEnthusiast
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SEP 16, 07:57 PM
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Hello everyone. I've been thinking about painting my 87 Fiero 2m4 for a while now. The paint on it right now is very rough and needs to be redone. How much primer/paint will I need to cover the entire car?
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 16, 08:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 87FieroEnthusiast:
Hello everyone. I've been thinking about painting my 87 Fiero 2m4 for a while now. The paint on it right now is very rough and needs to be redone. How much primer/paint will I need to cover the entire car? |
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It all depends on how thick you apply the paint and primer. Paint is always thinned, and hardener added. Probably half gallon will do the job.
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"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
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87FieroEnthusiast
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SEP 16, 09:59 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
It all depends on how thick you apply the paint and primer. Paint is always thinned, and hardener added. Probably half gallon will do the job.
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So 2 quarts primer and 2 quarts base color? Or 1 quart of each?[This message has been edited by 87FieroEnthusiast (edited 09-16-2025).]
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 17, 03:15 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 87FieroEnthusiast:
So 2 quarts primer and 2 quarts base color? Or 1 quart of each?
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1/2 gallon of each should do it plus hardener and a bit of thinner, . If you add silver for the ground effects that would add more paint. Follow the mixing directions carefully and thin for the best spray pattern when needed. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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hyperv6
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SEP 18, 06:07 AM
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Depends on how well you paint.
Do overs?
Clear too.[This message has been edited by hyperv6 (edited 09-18-2025).]
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82-T/A [At Work]
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SEP 18, 01:54 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 87FieroEnthusiast:
Hello everyone. I've been thinking about painting my 87 Fiero 2m4 for a while now. The paint on it right now is very rough and needs to be redone. How much primer/paint will I need to cover the entire car? |
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You probably know more about painting than I do, but just in case this might help... I thought this video was pretty interesting:
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 18, 05:39 PM
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Today's paints are so good that you can get an outstanding shine with single stage paint. Base coat /clear coat may shine better but its expensive to do and requires more work.. A good paint job is heavily dependent on the prep work. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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87FieroEnthusiast
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SEP 29, 05:38 PM
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I have been looking into different paints. I came across a color shifting paint from Lime Line I like the look of. It is a urethane paint that is recommended for use on metal surfaces (unless primer meant for plastic is used). Can I use urethane paint to paint the car? For this paint, I would need to do a clear coat as well.
Going back to my first post, would I need a gallon of 1:1 pre-thinned base coat to cover the entire car (2 quarts base and 2 quarts thinner), or only 2 quarts of 1:1 pre-thinned base coat?[This message has been edited by 87FieroEnthusiast (edited 09-29-2025).]
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