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Painting an exterior plastic column -- Correct Primer to use? hobbes 01-18-2008
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Posted by Bonnett Decorating on January 20, 2008, 7:44 pm
On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:38:51 -0800 (PST), hobbes

>Hi,
>
>My house has these circular columns on the front porch. They are made
>of plastic. The white paint that is on them is flaking off and
>pealing.
>
>I want to use as the top coat Benjamin Moore Alkyd Exterior house
>paint to match existing colors.
>
>What is the correct primer paint to use?
>
>Many thanks, Mike.

Correct procedure in this situation is to scrape off all loose
material. Sand out as needed to smooth surface a bit. Prime with an
exterior rated acrylic primer like BM Fresh Start. Top coat with
Moorglo.

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