I use a gallon and a half of primer when I respray a van.
That is three coats over everything and a fourth over any bodywork.

Finish amount depends upon the paint and finish desired.

If you are mixing a color, better to have more than be short.

I have no idea if you plan to use a brush or roller.

dylan
Hi Courtney,

I find it takes about Half a gallon or less if you spray. 50% more if
you use a brush and roller.

When I repainted a black car in bright yellow, I had to paint it with
two coats of white first; then it took three coats of yellow to get the
colour consistent. (spray job) But that was a rabbit vert, and I still
have a little bit of yellow paint left over in the 1L can from that one.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca

Courtney Hook wrote:
> So how much paint is needed to paint a baywindow westy? I'm using
HVLP and
> probably enamel. I just found out lacquer is illegal in Canada???
> Courtney

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From: Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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Subject: Re: [T2] Amount of paint to paint a Westfalia?