Pickup Truck Paint Calculator

Calculate paint requirements for pickup trucks. Professional estimates for all pickup sizes and configurations with automotive-grade considerations and custom finish options.

Pickup Truck Specifications

Truck Information

Automotive Paint System

Pickup-Specific Areas

Pickup Paint Requirements

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Paint Needed:0 qt
Primer:0 qt
Clear Coat:0 qt
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Popular Pickup Colors

Summit White

All Trucks - Solid

High

Jet Black

All Trucks - Solid

High

Silver Ice Metallic

All Trucks - Metallic

High

Cajun Red Tintcoat

Full-Size - Pearl

Medium

Midnight Blue Metallic

All Trucks - Metallic

Medium

Custom Show Color

Show Trucks - Custom

Low

Pickup Painting Tips

Truck Durability

Pickup trucks require durable paint systems for work and outdoor use.

Bed Protection

Consider bed liner and undercarriage protection for work trucks.

Weather Resistance

Pickup trucks need weather-resistant finishes for outdoor exposure.

Custom Options

Many pickup owners choose custom colors and finishes.

Pickup Truck Features

Truck Cab

Passenger compartment and doors

Medium

Truck Bed

Cargo bed and tailgate

Medium

Undercarriage

Frame and undercarriage protection

High

Custom Elements

Custom graphics and accessories

High

Pickup Painting Process

Pickup Preparation

Prepare pickup truck for painting

Time: 6-8 hours

Tasks:

  • Remove truck accessories
  • Mask truck bed
  • Protect mechanical components
  • Document truck specifications

Automotive Surface Prep

Prepare automotive surfaces

Time: 10-14 hours

Tasks:

  • Sand existing paint
  • Apply automotive primer
  • Check panel alignment
  • Clean thoroughly

Pickup Paint Application

Apply pickup truck paint system

Time: 12-16 hours

Tasks:

  • Apply automotive base coats
  • Check truck color match
  • Apply additional coats
  • Automotive inspection

Pickup Truck Finishing

Complete pickup truck finishing

Time: 6-8 hours

Tasks:

  • Apply automotive clear coat
  • Polish to automotive standards
  • Reinstall accessories
  • Final pickup inspection
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