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    Originally posted by bigec2
    I thought that was the reason for useing a basic single stage acrilic enamel and a flatener was to keep water out?
    The reason I always suggest it is that there are two things that seperate lousy paint, from good paint.....color holdout (resistance to fading) and gloss holdout (how quickly the surface starts to deteriorate). Flat paints seem to be more susceptible to both, plus the surface is soft and easily damaged.

    By using a good quality catalyzed single stage, with flattener added, you don't have that faded "grayish" look within 5 years or less, plus the surface keeps its uniform matt finish almost indefinitely, and is very scuff resistant.

    A lot of guys say it's okay to use cheap paint, because they will simply paint it again. How are they saving on cheap paint, if they pay for materials twice, plus perform the labor twice??? I only did a couple years of college, but I just don't get it?

    As far as being "water tight", any paint designed as a topcoat should not allow moisture in. Primer sealers should prevent it, too. The only paints you need to even be worried about are primer surfacers, and cheap flat finishes. If you are worried about moisture, simply use a watertight primer (primer sealer or 2-part primer), or an adhesion promotor/sealer, first.
    Last edited by HOTRODPAINT; 03-08-2006 at 03:28 PM.

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