For the first part the dye was $ 97.00 for a quart. You could do hundreds of calls with that amount of dye. The second part is I use a small foam brush and use some 50/50 dye, lacquer thinner. Then come back with some full strength dye wiping with a cloth till you get the color you like . Need to leave it dry for a day or so, then I use a C/A finish. 15 coats of thin and then micro mesh to 12,000. Troy