How much paint needed to paint our Mustangs?

[vikingsandpintos]

Getting ready to buy paint, and was wondering how much to get to paint a 72 Mustang coupe? I will be painting jambs, and both bumpers also.

I am using base coat clear coat. I will also need a little extra as I need to play with settings before I spray, as this is my first street car I've painted. (I have done several circletrack cars that only had to look good from the stands, lol)

I did some practicing today on a junk hood, and actually was quite pleased with the results. If I can get the same results on my car, I will be happy!

My wife works at NAPA, so I get paint at her cost, which helps greatly. She mixed up a custom color, once I get it done I'll add pics in my build thread. I would like to error on the side of extra paint to have on hand for repairs/touchups down the road if needed. The base mixes 2 to 1, so 1 gallon of base will make 1 1/2 gallons with reducer. Clearcoat mixes 4 to 1, so gallon makes 1 1/4 gallon.

How much do I need to be safe, with extra? Thanks!

 

[turtle5353]

Most base coats I have shot are mixed 1:1. At least PPG DBC is. I painted a 71 Mach 1 a couple years ago. I shot jambs and everything. I used 1 and 1/2 gallons with a little left over. So that was 3 gallon sprayable. I believe I bought 3 gallon of clear with plenty left over