The data sheet on the paint you're planning on using should tell you how many coats. 4 seems a bit much to me. Industrial paints recommend a certain dry film thickness, which can be measured by a film thickness gauge, usually a magnetic gizmo. Too thick can cause issues with chipping at door edges, etc.


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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.