It depends on the size of the car.
How many quarts does it take to paint a car. I just did a car single stage. Id say you can probably get by with 2 quarts of paint and 2 of color, but its been a while since i sprayed base/clear. Have at least how many coats of color sort of dictates.
And that may be cutting it close. So a gallon should get you at least. Usually, for paint coverage for a smaller vehicle such as a mini, it takes approximately 2 quarts of product.
However, a quart of paint is typically enough to cover a small car, so a larger car would likely require more. So figure a quart to cover the entire car. You’ll need about 3 quarts of basecoat.
This should be enough for any small to medium size car. How many quarts does it take to paint a car? The job would typically take a painter approximately six to seven quarts of paint, depending on the vehicle’s length and type.