Painting materials

[maritimesbob]

I have decided to paint the hood on my Sunfire. I have painting experience though not in always in an automotive field.

I will be using a DA sander to bring down the old paint, clean up the hood and shoot some primer on the hood.

What materials will I need for the next two jobs (base and clear)?

I will be painting in a garage, no oven paint booth however the garage is clean and dust free.

For the hood, would a quart of base be enough to apply a couple of coats? Also what is the ratio for the reducer mix with the base?

Do I have to add hardener to the base or is base and reducer enough?

For the clear, do I just mix activator with this?

I noticed Duplicolour sell cans of Clearcoat (no mixing needed) but these I believe are lacquer based and probably a bad idea?

Some suggestions on the waiting times between shooting coats would be appreciated too, thank you.

 

[Big Chuk]

Look up you local Automotive paint store, such as PPG. they will have the best recomendations for your applications.