^^^ Bought 2 quarts of Deere blitz black, primer and some thinner. Should be nuff for the hood. Will go light coats as you suggest. Got the hood pin holes drilled and pins installed. Drivers side rear came up a hair as I was adjusting the front bumpers.. think I can get it back down by adjusting the hinge. Took it for a shakedown drive... seems fine. Waiting on the new hood lip molding to arrive so I can get it installed.