
A compact car generally requires 2-3 quarts of base coat, a mid-size car 3-4 quarts, and a full-size truck or SUV 4-5 quarts. Proper preparation for a complete respray or color change involves increasing these standard amounts by about 50% to guarantee full coverage, along with one gallon of clear coat for the base coat/clear coat system, plus additional material for painting door jambs and under-hood areas.


