I am going to be painting a square circle I just finished and was curious as to which primer to use on wood. I normally use KILZ primer/sealer but got sick of the tremendous amount of sanding to take the texture out of it... I plan to use Krylon paint for the colors and base coats. I would use sign-shop paint;however, I am gunless right now... and would like to avoid using a brush as well... awe...the apartment life! Anyway, What primer has worked for you to reduce the amount of coats after the primer is laid...? Any advice would help!

Bryan

Bryan,
Fisrt off, do NOT use Krylon paint! It is garbage. It has a very low pigment content giving you very thin coats and an overall bad finish.
The best "off the shelf" spray paint is Rust-Oleum brand. Use their Automotive Primer making sure to use the Gray primer for light colored final top coats or the Dark Gray Primer for dark colored final top coats. I have tips posted in the Café giving extensive details on how to prep and apply spray paints. Here is the link.
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......6&22
Hope this helps
Chance

Thanks Chance for the heads up on the Krylon paint. Unfortunately for me it was two days and four cans too late.......ARGHHHH. I thought maybe my aim was off when I was painting, 'cause the more paint I used the less it seemed to be covering. Still love the Wacky Worm...thanks again!!!

John

I use 'Bin' paint primer and have use it under Krylon and Rust-Olem.

Hi:

I have been very happy with Krylon paints, including the Primer. But I've had good results with Rustoleom too.

Ron

I must admit that I have good luck with Krylon but I mainly paint on metal that is not so porous.

It is nice in a lot of ways, as customers can always find the paint for quick touchups. It also used to match most of the colors on older illusions (light blue, yellow, red). I find their Ultra Flat Black hard to beat.

But I will have to do some experimenting with the Rustoleum.

Richard

I've also had limited success with Krylon. I've used Rustoleum -- and even the hardware store version of rustoleum (Tru-Value brand) -- with better success thatn Krylon.

Thanks for the advice guys!

I love "Painter's Touch" it's by Rustoleum, Home Depot sells it.

We used to paint graphics on trucks with very short nap rollers and One Shot lettering enamel, which contains LEAD, but it flows out and stays glossy in full sunlight for YEARS. If you don't overload the roller and take your time, it looks like it's been sprayed. It requires no clear coat. It's the same paint used on outdoor signs so it's meant to be durable. Just don't let anyone teethe on the props and don't make a habit of letting it soak into your skin.

I thought I heard that lead-based paints were banned in the 1970's? What did I miss?

~michael