How much paint?? M35 2-1/2 ton

[Kaiser67M715]

Hi all, really simple question, looking for an estimate of paint volume to paint an M35, frame axles, bed, pretty much everything. I will likely be able to remove fenders, hood, doors, bumpers, bed, but I will likely leave the cab in place, wheels may need to stay in place to paint frame(insufficient ability to block it up without wheels)
(yes I have been searching for estimates, but no luck. And I will likely have to paint in stages(like cab and frame, then bed, then hood fenders etc.)

I will most likely be using Rapco/Gillepsie paints -Strata Blue color, 25045. and using a pot gun, so thinning the paint-although I know by gaining volume by thinning, I also lose some to atomization while spraying.

 

[98G]

4 gallons of CARC did an entire M923A2.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

If you're going that route 4 gallons should be fine, it will make 5 after cutting it with xylene. If you want to be safe go with 5 gallons since you plan to do up inside the frame and some of those tight spots.

 

[maa45069]

This really depends what route you are planning on using. If carc im sure the answers above are correct. The Behr outdoor paint prob looking 2-3 Gallons with a Weber air sprayer( Looks awesome and cheapest). a lot of guys like the single stage spray cans usually Rapco or Rustoleoum cans. I can't speak to how much to use in the cans but I can tell you I used 2.5 gallons of Behr base olive drab then went in and chalked off my camo then used about 6 cans of black and 6 cans of earth for my camo. have fun!! Please send pics of before and after

 

[67Beast]

I used 4 gallons of Gillespie #24087 when I painted mine back in 05'. Did it pretty much like you are describing, I left the cab on the frame and removed the fenders, hood, cargo box. I was using a nice high volume/ low pressure paint system.

 

[Kaiser67M715]

Cool, Thanks guys, I was kind of thinking I would need at least 4 gallons; at least I should be able to do most of the truck, if I have to get another gallon to finish-say the bed, that wont be the worst thing.

Another thing-Is there another place I could get Gillespie Paint in Strata Blue? It looks like Rapco is the only place-not that I'm going to complain about price too much, just one gallon in single stage El Cheapo PPG is only $138-NO reducer or any other needed additives....cheapest quote as well, went up to $150 at other places.

 

[plym49]

What is "blue"? Is that a color? I am only familiar with OD and black.

 

[maa45069]

What is "blue"? Is that a color? I am only familiar with OD and black.

I think this is what he is talking about...

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[Kaiser67M715]

Yup, Air Force color, my M35 was originally Air Force, figured as a gasser and Air Force it would be OK to be different. Break up the o.d. Parades and shows a little bit.


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