Consumption of car paint by vehicle parts

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Here you'll find information to calculate the paint consumption required to paint each car part. The paint consumption table allows you to determine exactly how many cans or spray cans you need. The table shows the consumption standards:

Part	paint	Clear coat	Primer (for plastic)	Primer (corrosion protection)
Front bumper	Spray can × 3 pieces; Paint for spray gun 200–300 ml	Spray can × 3 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 300–350 ml	Spray can × 2 pieces; for spray gun 150–200 ml	Spray can: 1–3 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–300 ml
rear bumper	Spray can × 3 pieces; Paint for spray gun 200–300 ml	Spray can × 3 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 300–350 ml	Spray can × 2 pieces; for spray gun 150–200 ml	Spray can: 1–3 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–300 ml
In front of the door	Spray can × 2 pieces; Paint for spray gun 200 ml	Spray can × 2 pieces; Clear varnish for spray gun 250ml	-	Spray can: 1-2 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–200 ml
rear door	Spray can × 2 pieces; Paint for spray gun 200 ml	Spray can × 2 pieces; Clear varnish for spray gun 250ml	-	Spray can: 1-2 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–200 ml
Roof	Spray can × 3-4 pieces; Paint for spray gun 300–400 ml	Spray can × 3-4 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 400 ml	-	Spray can: 1–4 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–400 ml
bonnet	Spray can × 3-4 pieces; Paint for spray gun 250–350 ml	Spray can × 3-4 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 350–400 ml	-	Spray can: 1–4 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–400 ml
trunk lid	Spray can × 3 pieces; Paint for spray gun 200–300 ml	Spray can × 3 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 300–400 ml	-	Spray can: 1–3 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–300 ml
front fender	Spray can × 2 pieces; Paint for spray gun 150-200ml	Spray can × 2 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 250ml	-	Spray can: 1-2 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–200 ml
Rear fender (fender half)	Spray can × 2 pieces; Paint for spray gun 150-200ml	Spray can × 2 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 250ml	-	Spray can: 1-2 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100–200 ml
sill	Spray can × 1 piece; Paint for spray gun 50-100ml	Spray can × 1 piece; Clear coat for spray gun 100ml	Spray can × 1 piece; for spray gun 50–100 ml	Spray can: 1 piece; for paint spray gun: 100 ml
Side mirrors	Spray can × 1 piece; Paint for spray gun 50ml	Spray can × 1 piece; Clear varnish for spray gun 50ml	Spray can × 1 piece; for spray gun 50 ml
Side roof strut	Spray can × 1 piece; Paint for spray gun 50-100ml	Spray can × 1 piece; Clear coat for spray gun 100ml	-	Spray can: 1 piece; for paint spray gun: 100 ml
Hatchback tailgate/ off-road vehicle	Spray can × 3 pieces; Paint for spray gun 200–300 ml	Spray can × 3 pieces; Clear coat for spray gun 300–400 ml	-	Spray can: 1-3 pieces; for paint spray gun: 100-300 ml

Table of paint consumption per vehicle part – calculate paint consumption

• Car paint for spray gun;
• Clear coat for spray gun;
• Adhesion primer for plastic, for spray gun;
• Acrylic anti-corrosive primer for spray gun;
• Paint consumption in the spray can per part;
• Clear coat consumption in the spray can;
• Basic consumption in the spray can per part.

The specified consumption values for paint, clear coat, and primer allow you to accurately calculate how much paint in spray cans or containers you need to paint a rear or front door, bumper, roof, or other body part. You can also determine the required quantity and consumption of primer in spray cans or containers for surface preparation during painting.

DANGER:

1. The data in the table refers to the paint materials offered by Autocolor7 – spray paint in cans, clear coat and Thunder Paint sprays of Italian production.

These data may differ from other websites because our spray cans with paint and clear coat contain 520 ml of paint solution, not 400 or 450 ml.

2. For the highest quality paint finish, we recommend using paint materials from the same manufacturer. This ensures that the primer, clearcoat, and automotive paint form a particularly durable and long-lasting coating. Furthermore, the consistent product line ensures more economical use.

Consumption standard for paint, clear coat and primer per vehicle part

The car paint consumption table shows the required number of milliliters when using: car paint, acrylic anti-corrosive primer, plastic adhesion primer and spray gun clear coat.

In the corresponding columns of the table, you will also find the required number of spray cans if primer, clear coat, or spray paint is used. Please note: The consumption value for spray paint per part is based on a 520 ml capacity per spray can.

Advantages of spray paint, clear coat and primer

Spray paint, clear coat, and primer are the best kit for painting your car yourself, especially for individual parts—doors, side mirrors, trunk lids, bumpers. Spray paint materials (paint, primer, clear coat) are extremely easy to apply because they don't require mixing with a solvent—no risk of incorrect concentrations or consistencies, and no professional spray gun is required. The spray cans are ready to use immediately after shaking. All you need to know before buying: how many spray cans of paint, clear coat, and primer you'll need to restore the part.

Detailed instructions for applying car paint and clear coat in spray cans or containers can be found on the INSTRUCTIONS page.

How to calculate paint consumption for self-painting a vehicle

Based on average consumption, approximately 1/4 liter of paint is used per 1 m² of body surface. Therefore, a complete paint job requires approximately 3–3.5 liters of car paint. Clear coat is typically required in the amount of ⅔ of the car's paint, or 2–2.5 liters. However, to determine exactly how much paint to purchase, the type of car paint and its delivery format must be considered. Canned paint is diluted with special solvents before use, while spray paint is applied without any additional additives.

Paint consumption depends on several factors (paint viscosity, type of spray gun, temperature, film thickness, etc.), the most important being the condition of the surface prior to painting. Thorough degreasing, sanding (if necessary), and priming (if required) not only ensure a long-lasting finish but also more efficient consumption.