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Single Stage 1.2-1.6 dry film build per coat Clear coat 1.2-2.0 dry film build per coat Base coat 0.3-0.4 dry film build per coat Wet film build is very hard to judge because of so many variables such as gun distance, reducer, air temp, etc.

If you're having a shop do it then that sounds right. Two coats of single stage= two times around spraying. Base/Clear means four times around. Two for the color and at least two for the clear. Single stage is just fine on the inside and the shop is in it to make money not waste time. Either way...

I regularly spray U-TECH E-350 on aircraft. We use a gun with a 1.4 tip. It reduces 2:1 with its own epoxy hardner. Don't think I would use thinner to reduce it. Just got off the phone with my rep. and he said you can use the flow enhancer that is designed for this product (best choice) or any...

Most paint brands have much cheaper economy lines such as Omni in P.P.G and Crossfire in Martin Senour. The main difference is color match and sometimes repairability. If I am painting a panel and want it to match the ones next to it, then I'm going to use the high end line. But if I'm doing a...

SPITZNAGEL is a good one. I own a body shop and it's worked great for the past six years. Dent Fix is also good. Don't know about Harbor Freight, might be fine for the home garage. You can purchase the weld on studs in different thickneses to adjust for how hard of a pull you need to make. Just...