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Paint question

Postby sned » Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:37 pm

My TD has 3 coats for RAKA epoxy and about ready to start painting.

I know nothing about paint and don't trust the Lowes or Home Deport paint guys so I'll ask here.

What paint from Lowes or Home Depot would you recommend? Would you recommend using primer.

The TD has 3/4 plywood sides 1/8" ply roof covered with fiberglass for added strength.

Thank you for any advice.
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Re: Paint question

Postby sned » Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:26 pm

Talked to Valspar and they recommend using their interior/exterior bonding primer and their Duuramax exterior paint.
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Re: Paint question

Postby Woodbutcher » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:16 pm

Whatever you use look for UV protection.
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Re: Paint question

Postby Kaz » Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:13 pm

I used rustolem paint, sherwin willims oil based primer. The trick was getting the right amount of thinner and linseed oil to get it to flow smoothly with the least amount of orange peel. I used a 4" roller. It's been 3 years and as far south as Virginia and north to the Adirondacks. Holding up really well.140807
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Re: Paint question

Postby EOCharley » Tue May 28, 2019 12:56 pm

Kaz, did you paint the roof ...and...sides? Can you wax this paint to protect it and keep it shiny?
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Re: Paint question

Postby greygoos » Wed May 29, 2019 5:23 am

I used Rustoleum paint on the sidewalls of a tear and used a buffer to keep it waxed.
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