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In reply to the discussion: Anyone know paint? [View all]

cate94

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13. Might be late with advice but
Mon Feb 4, 2019, 08:38 PM
Feb 2019

Agree with the suggestions of Kilz or Zinnser. An alcohol based primer is your best bet, however, it will stink and you will need to make sure you have adequate ventilation. The good news is that it dries quickly, and can be repainted in a short time. Hope this helps.

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Anyone know paint? [View all] SHRED Jan 2019 OP
Yes LunaSea Jan 2019 #1
Preferably Kilz2. ZZenith Jan 2019 #2
Good point! LunaSea Jan 2019 #6
Thank you SHRED Jan 2019 #3
Yeah, demand primer. Sherwin-Williams is KPN Jan 2019 #5
Ok, ok, I got it 2naSalit Jan 2019 #4
yes, primer handmade34 Jan 2019 #7
Definitely better to use a separate primer. SeattleVet Jan 2019 #8
If it's wood siding it's a good idea to back prime it. rusty quoin Jan 2019 #9
What I said. Back-prime rusty quoin Jan 2019 #12
Primer. The paint just won't stick properly without it. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #10
I went through this last year CountAllVotes Jan 2019 #11
Might be late with advice but cate94 Feb 2019 #13
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