How many cans of ReRanch for a paint job?

[gjbassist]

Those of you that have done a paint job using ReRanch products, how many cans of color and clear did it take? I'm going to be doing a Jazz body in Sea Foam Green. I want to make sure to order enough of both color and gloss clear coat.

[praisegig]

Get 1 can of primer. 1 can of color and 2 cans of clear, is the norm for a nitro finishing schedule.

[gjbassist]

Originally Posted by praisegig

Get 1 can of primer. 1 can of color and 2 cans of clear, is the norm for a nitro finishing schedule.

So one can of color is enough? I was going to get two but if one will do then that's great. I was planning on priming but with a store bought primer like Krylon. Is ReRanch primer that much better?

[jallenbass]

Originally Posted by gjbassist

So one can of color is enough? I was going to get two but if one will do then that's great. I was planning on priming but with a store bought primer like Krylon. Is ReRanch primer that much better?

That can be done but you have to be careful that the primer is completely cured before spraying the nitro over it otherwise you have compatibility issues. I would just get the nitro primer myself.

[blipndub]

The reranch primer is so entirely worth it you won't believe it.

I've had lots of problems with Krylon primer and nitro products. I find the Duplicolor primer a good second best alternative to the right stuff.

[gjbassist]

OK, just added a can of the primer to my cart. Thanks for the info!

[funkinbottom]

This, from re-ranch website

The last step before applying the color coats is to apply a white primer coat. B.I.N.s makes a white pigmented shellac in an aerosol can that will cover the grain and prevent any previous finishes from bleeding through. The white background will also let you apply an opaque color coat with less paint. You can find this sealer at most hardware stores and again, at Home Depot. Spray on two coats. When dry you may notice that the surface feels rough. Sand off the roughness with #320 dry and respray. Sand again. If the surface now appears smooth and all grain is opaqued you are ready for the color coat.
Guitar ReRanch ~ Basic Refinishing

[blipndub]

Isn't the problem with BINs is that it's made for walls so it comes out like a fire extinguisher? Maybe that's a different product I'm thinking of.

The re-ranch primer comes out so smooth and creamy it's great to work with and doesn't have the eggshelling issues (to the same extent) as other products

[Pilgrim]

Paying a couple of extra bucks is well worth it to insure chemical compatibility of all your paint layers. The BINS is OK where it is specifically recommended, but I wouldn't mess with it on a complete refin.

[fhm555]

What was it my grandma used to say? Don't be penny wise and pound foolish.

It's called a finish system for a reason. Tested and proved compatible with plenty of product specific info at your disposal. You are paying as much for that assurance and knowledge as you are for the actual product so don't sweat a few geeters. It's not like it's something you are going to be doing on a regular basis so make it as easy on yourself as possible.

[Rocky McDougall]

When you consider the many hours and dollars you will have invested, why take a chance on mixing different products. It just is not worth it. ReRanch has great, compatible products. Their shipping is high, so, order everything you will need in the first shipment.
I usually order 3 cans of clear just to be safe, you can always use it on another project.
Rocky

[GBassNorth]

not sure if you've already seen this thread but I found it helpful.
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