And because the car is small we’ll only need about 2-2.5 quarts of mixed paint to cover the vehicle two times. When painting an averaged sized car, a one gallon kit (of enamel paint) is usually just enough for a medium sized sedan car or light truck. read more
Kuehn says the average price he charges to completely paint a car is between $600 and $1,000, which he says is below the national average. He says most full paint jobs cost around $2,000. Kuehn says car painting is cheaper at his shop, in part, because it’s a competitive business in southern Arizona, where the sun damages car paint quicker. read more
Medium to full size cars – Your typical muscle car, modern sedan, or full size car usually will use most of a gallon of single stage paint. Usually it is best to buy a gallon kit and have extra than to try to save a little and buy 3 quarts. read more