Estimated paint consumption on the example of the E-class car |
PAINT |
LACQUER |
ADHESIVE PRIMER ON PLASTIC |
PRIMER (anti-corrosion / acrylic) |
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FRONT BUMPER |
aerosol x 3pcs; paint for a gun 200-300ml | aerosol x 3pcs; varnish for a gun 300-350ml | aerosol x 2pcs; primer for a gun 150-200ml | 1-3 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-300ml |
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REAR BUMPER |
aerosol x 3pcs; paint for a gun 200-300ml | aerosol x 3pcs; varnish for a gun 300-350ml | aerosol x 2pcs; primer for a gun 150-200ml | 1-3 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-300ml |
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FRONT DOOR |
aerosol x 2pcs; paint for a gun 200ml | aerosol x 2pcs; varnish for a gun 250ml | - | 1-2 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-200ml |
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REAR DOOR |
aerosol x 2pcs; paint for a gun 200ml | aerosol x 2pcs; varnish for a gun 250ml | - | 1-2 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-200ml |
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ROOF |
aerosol x 3-4pcs; paint for a gun 300-400ml | aerosol x 3-4pcs; varnish for a gun 400ml | - | 1-4 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-400ml |
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HOOD |
aerosol x 3-4pcs; paint for a gun 250-350ml | aerosol x 3-4pcs; varnish for a gun 350-400ml | - | 1-4 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-400ml |
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TRUNK COVER |
aerosol x 3pcs; paint for a gun 200-300ml | aerosol x 3pcs; varnish for a gun 300-400ml | - | 1-3 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-300ml |
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FRONT FENDER |
aerosol x 2pcs; paint for a gun 150-200ml | aerosol x 2pcs; varnish for a gun 250ml | - | 1-2 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-200ml |
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REAR FENDERS (FOURTH) |
aerosol x 2pcs; paint for a gun 150-200ml | aerosol x 2pcs; varnish for a gun 250ml | - | 1-2 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-200ml |
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DOORSTEP |
aerosol x 1pcs; paint for a gun 50-100ml | aerosol x 1pcs; varnish for a gun 100ml | aerosol x 1pcs; primer for a gun 100ml | 1 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100ml |
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SIDE MIRROR |
aerosol x 1pcs; paint for a gun 50ml | aerosol x 1pcs; varnish for a gun 50ml | aerosol x 1pcs; primer for a gun 50ml | 1 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100ml |
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LATERAL RACK ROOF |
aerosol x 1pcs; paint for a gun 50-100ml | aerosol x 1pcs; varnish for a gun 100ml | - | 1 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100ml |
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TRUNK LID HATCHBACK / SUV |
aerosol x 3pcs; paint for a gun 200-300ml | aerosol x 3pcs; varnish for a gun 300-400ml | - | 1-3 spray aerosol; primer for a gun 100-300ml |
Paint consumption for cars - paint consumption table
On this page we have prepared information about the norms of paint consumption for painting cars. The presented table of car paint consumption will help you determine how much paint will be needed to paint a car, how much primer, car paint and car enamel are needed to restore its individual parts. We have provided the information so that it is possible to calculate the consumption of the car paint and how to work if an aerosol car paint is used, and in case the painting is made with a can-car-paint.
ATTENTION: It is recommended to use paints and varnishes from the same manufacturer. When using coating materials from a single manufacturer's company, not only the best durability of the painting is ensured, but in addition to this their more economical consumption.
The information shown in the table demonstrates the norms of how canned autopainting and Thunder Paint autopainting autospray are used.
Paint consumption table for a car part
The paint consumption table for a car part is presented for canned car paint, automotive polish, primer, as well as paint consumption rates in a can.
The consumption rate of paint in the canister is indicated for all parts of the car body. Spray paint, autopolish and primer have the advantage that they can be used without having a special spray gun and avoiding difficulties with prior mixing with solvents. Spray paint in a can and autopolish in an aerosol are already fully prepared for application, they need only be shaken before starting to spray onto a car part.
Calculate the consumption of car paint
If we start from the average norm, then about 1/4 liter of paintwork material is usually spent on 1 square meter of the body. Therefore, for painting the whole car may need 3-3.5 liters of enamel. Autopolish is usually required in the amount of 2/3 of the enamel, that is, 2-2.5 liters. But in order to more accurately calculate how much paint to paint a car you need to buy, you must take into account the type of paint and the form of its release. The enamel in the can is also diluted with special solvents before use and the car paint in the spray can be applied without any additives.
Paintwork material consumption depends on a number of factors (viscosity of paint, type of spray gun, temperature, layer thickness, etc.), the main of which is the degree of surface preparation of the part for painting. Thorough degreasing, grinding (if necessary), priming (if necessary) - provide not only the durability of painting, but also more economical use of car enamel.