"It also appears that people using Koverall or light fiberglass cloth and Minnwax PolyCryllic with latex colors are coming in noticeably lighter than film as well"

Did I miss something here? Monokote 1.8 oz./sq. yd, Sig Koverall 1.25/sq. yd less adhesive and finish. Can you finish 1 sq. yd with less than 1/2 oz of paint?