Using 2 pack paint yes im a noob at painting too so excuse this if its a stupid quesion again but How much paint does it take to paint a mini in 2 pak paint... evrywhere bar the engine + interior... and if anyone wants to take a shot at estimating the needs for the interior + engine bay im open for estimates...

It will take you about 5 litres tp do a mini but if its a custom colour get 6 litres to have some for touch ups

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Roundies and Clubbies(except vans) are both ugly that is why I have Midas and a van
1293 Mini Midas Bronze,1275 Clubman van

6 litres? with 2pak? a mini isn't that big. i used 4 litres of acrylic to paint a peugeot 505 and u use far more acrylic paint to paint a car than 2 pac. all the paint shops i visit say about 3 litres to paint a mini(just the outside). maybe 6litres(3 litres basecoat, 3 litres clear).

I got 4L to do mine outside only in solid colour (Jet Red) 2-pack, Brad says it will be plenty.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

how many coats?

Should get me 3 nice coats, in 2 pack. According to the painter...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

have fun with your respiritory problems later on

2 points:

1. I used 5L on JAM and I probably could have used another litre. The more paint you put on, the more you have to cut back and get an awesome buffed shine. More paint = better depth.

2. Painting 1 or 2 cars in 2K at home (with a decent mask and suit) won't kill you or ruin your lungs for life. Painting in 2K for a living, without the full on oxeygen suits, will probably do you a lot of harm.

I have 2 cars to paint in 2K within the next 6 months, and I am not fussed about it at all

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True, as long as you're sensible about it all

don't paint 2pak at home, it is dangerous

4L will be enough to paint a mini
and acrylic can give a good finish, its what they painted them with at the factory.

definately do not paint 2pak at home

just because of the fumes ?

potentially lethal fumes

Some 2 packs can be nasty. Also be aware than even GP thinners can cause cancer, even though contact with the skin (toluene - smells nice but)

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Too many cars, and too little time.

i love painting threads

right... well umm, im still paying for it to be done... i got quoted $10,000 id rather risk death...