+1 about red, it doesn't cover for crap.That's where I am kinda lucky I don't have to pay for anything except clear coat and that's cause I don't want to use the brand the shop uses..
We use all r&m paint at my shop I like there base coat but not there clears..
I use a DuPont clear on all my cars or any side jobs I do.
r&m has very good coverage compared to other lines and I have sprayed almost all of them..
It covers fast and has very good color match for collision repair..
As for the tri coat it really depends on the car I'm repairing as to how many coats of mid coat I have to use
The average is 2 coats base for coverage
And 2-3 coats mid coat most fords are 2 and nearly all gm cars are 3-4
I think the only color that I hate to spray and I don't care what brand it is.. Is any red they are always so transparent..
What state do u live in do u guys have to have a waterborne system.. We haven't had to switch yet and I've heard mixed reviews on it