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swpdwgn · 03-09-2010, 06:54 PM

I wanted to get some info on re-painting my ruby pearl 95 zenki. I have no clue how many gallons or quarts of what I will need... If someone could lead me into the right direction with how much of each I will need, it would be greatly appreciated.

I know I will need base,clear, and reducer perhaps?

I'm painting the car ruby pearl again as well.

SR240DET · 03-09-2010, 08:03 PM

are you doing the spraying?

*ManoNegra* · 03-09-2010, 09:10 PM

Have you tried the people that work at the paint store?
yeah, I know it's a far fetch concept but it's so crazy it just might work

az_240 · 03-09-2010, 09:19 PM

^as mano said go to your local paint shop. They will let you know everything you need.

It won't be cheap if you want it to look good and last. It's usually best to just pay someone who knows what they are do it.

singlecamslam · 03-09-2010, 09:30 PM

i resprayed my s13, it took one quart.

buentellomma · 03-10-2010, 07:00 AM

you are going to need atleast 2 quarts non reduced paint, 2 quarts of reducer, primer surfacer, primer sealer, 1 gallon of clear and a quart of harder for the clear. depending on what color and the brand of paint, this is going to cost around 400-700$. depending on the temperature that your spraying in , you will need to get the correct reducer and hardeners . the paint supply guys will ask you this question. 65 - 80 degrees you will need a medium reducer/ hardener, 65 and below( i would not recommend painting in this cold of temp) will will need a fast reducer/hardener, 80+ you will need a slow reducer/hardener. if your spraying this yourself, i would recommend buying a nice hvlp gravity feed gun. if you have any other questions feel free to pm me

03-09-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
swpdwgn Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: Asheville N.C. Age: 31 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re-painting a 95 s14. I wanted to get some info on re-painting my ruby pearl 95 zenki. I have no clue how many gallons or quarts of what I will need... If someone could lead me into the right direction with how much of each I will need, it would be greatly appreciated. I know I will need base,clear, and reducer perhaps? I'm painting the car ruby pearl again as well.

03-09-2010, 09:30 PM	#5
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,531 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i resprayed my s13, it took one quart. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

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03-09-2010, 08:03 PM	#2
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,488 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are you doing the spraying?

03-09-2010, 09:10 PM	#3
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Have you tried the people that work at the paint store? yeah, I know it's a far fetch concept but it's so crazy it just might work

03-09-2010, 09:19 PM	#4
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	^as mano said go to your local paint shop. They will let you know everything you need. It won't be cheap if you want it to look good and last. It's usually best to just pay someone who knows what they are do it.

03-10-2010, 07:00 AM	#6
buentellomma Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Goodyear AZ Age: 35 Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	you are going to need atleast 2 quarts non reduced paint, 2 quarts of reducer, primer surfacer, primer sealer, 1 gallon of clear and a quart of harder for the clear. depending on what color and the brand of paint, this is going to cost around 400-700$. depending on the temperature that your spraying in , you will need to get the correct reducer and hardeners . the paint supply guys will ask you this question. 65 - 80 degrees you will need a medium reducer/ hardener, 65 and below( i would not recommend painting in this cold of temp) will will need a fast reducer/hardener, 80+ you will need a slow reducer/hardener. if your spraying this yourself, i would recommend buying a nice hvlp gravity feed gun. if you have any other questions feel free to pm me