Check the manufacturer's data sheet. Depending on the coating, it can be anywhere from 2.5 mils and up.
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A high build paint can be sprayed thicker without running or sagging. This is important when you are trying to get better hiding properties. We use a high build paint for our contractor grade paint on new construction houses. From a Glidden web site I saw that their high build paint could be sprayed up to 20 mils thick, whereas from a Diamond-Vogel web site I saw that their non-high build paint could only be sprayed to a thickness of 4 or 5 mils. Using a high build paint also helps when you are not using a primer because the drywall paper and drywall compound could prematurely suck out the water out of a thinner coat of paint causing the paint to crack or cure improperly.
No, often high gloss paint is oil based.
You can, but I would not recommended. Due to it's not a new truck and high mileage. You can put 10W30 or 10W40 instead. I think the 5W30 may hurt your engine.
No, you can not use house paint to paint an oven. You must use a high temperature paint
No, it isn't in certain applications, but for some applications, like exterior use in a sub-tropical climate, where harsh sun and high humidity will cause the enamel to chalk and mildew fairly quickly, a 100% acrylic paint is an excellent and recommended replacement.