Merv wrote:GPW wrote:Once again , personal testing of intended materials is always suggested …
I'm a newbie, I hope to start my first build in month or two.
I was hoping to get some suggestion of current products that others have tried that held promise.
I would think products that been tried and failed would also be of value to the group. No need to waist time or money to test them again.
Don't know if there is a bad product just some work better than others.
I am finishing off #3. This was the first build without Gripper being available. I used Valspar products this time.
I used Valspar bonding primer as a primer. Seemed to work good. I tried it since it mentioned that it could be used over glass. I remember that Gripper also said it could be used over glass. Thought I would give it a try. Worked pretty good. Covered #3 bare foam exterior with just a 1/4 gallon. Took about a gallon to cover the exterior after canvasing. I feel that it is comparable to Gripper at this point, although it is more expensive.
I usually just use the same exterior paint for the interior, but this time I thought I would try something different to experiment with. Tried Valspar 2000 which is a primer and paint combo. To be honest I really did not like it that much. Took a gallon for the interior. I think there is better product out there.
I used Valspar SeasonFlex for exterior. Seem to work ok, but did not think it was any better than their Storm Coat which I liked.
I think it is possible that I did not like these last two products as much is that they where paint and primer. Probably will just try regular paint next time. Like I said before above I did like their Storm Coat.
Good luck, George.