How to Mix Car Paint

Step 1:
Gather the supplies that you
need to mix the paint. You'll
need to buy the auto paint
color that matches your car as
well as a reducer. You should
also have a container on hand
that you can use to hold the
paint.
Step 2:
Estimate the amount of paint
that you need for the auto
paint job. If you have no idea,
you can mix the paint as you
go along instead of at one
sitting.
Step 3:
Pour the paint into a clean
container. You'll use the
container to hold the paint
mixture until you transfer it.
Step 4:
Add the reducer. You add the
same measure of reducer as
paint to the mixture. For
example, if you measured out
8 oz. of paint, you'll put in 8
oz. of reducer.
Step 5:
Mix the two together with a
paint stirrer. Make sure that
the paint is thoroughly mixed
with the reducer before
proceeding.
Step 6:
Transfer the paint into the
paint gun. At this point, you
can use a funnel and fill up
your paint gun with the paint.
You're now ready to paint the
car.
Tips & Warnings
If you're concerned about
mixing the paint, ask for
advice from the store where
you purchased the auto paint.
Before you mix the paint,
you'll want to get the car
ready to receive the paint.
This includes sanding and
washing the vehicle.