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?

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?

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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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.

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).]

quote Originally posted by 87FieroEnthusiast: So 2 quarts primer and 2 quarts base color? Or 1 quart of each?

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.

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" 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 "