Can this be used in painted surfaces? If so how many coats do you recommend and would you still sand between every coat?
226680
I used it on a painted surface (buffet table)and it worked great. I did 2 coats, with a light sanding between coats. So far it's held up well.
226681
I have used this product on painted surfaces but I let the paint cure for about a week before I applied the coating. It took 4 coats to achieve the wanted finish. It is a very thin coating so I didn't see the need to sand between coats.
226682
it might work / painted surface could be any formulation and this stuff will bond with latex acrylics best / go over surface with steel wool or scotch or sanding pad to get a fresh clean surface then coat with vermont stuff / 3 or more coats ,foam brush ,wipe on or spray ,fine scotch pad before final coat / good luck / what-a-ya got to lose ;Ron ps if it doesn't work try a light coat of shellac before the vermont
972700
We tried this paint this weekend and it did work. It was difficult to put on thin coats because the paint was thick. I put on 2 coats, tested and the magnet stuck in a few areas but would slide down other areas. I put on a third coat and got the same result. My husband lightly sanded the area and we put on a fourth coat - and that did the trick. It works great now. Perhaps if we had sanded after the 2nd coat we would have gotten away with just 3 coats.
1234015
This is stuff is great, you will want to sand the chips out . I used 220 grit sandpaper- for the application I actual sprayed the panels- It looks like factory- This paint will dry very fast - It is hard after a few days- I would not brush it If you want a perfect look- I used two double wet coats -
754086
Treat this stuff just like POR-15 paint. Clean the surface, and use prep and ready. On bare metal or paint, I would scuff the surface 100 grit sandpaper too.
95960
If it was me I wouldn't hesitate to use it on a painted surface. Just try it on a area that doesn't matter at first to make sure. Good Luck.
1542791
Same way you applied before. Instead of sanding you skip that step . Just make sure your tub/sink are clean and dry. Needs two coats, second coat 45 mins after first if I'm not mistaken. It's been a while since I painted the tub. Just remember to follow the instructions between coats. Good luck
2131811
Interesting question. I used it to stop rust only on some parts I intended to paint. Since it chemically bonds to the metal if your intent is to eventually rechrome or repaint the part it may interfere with the process and require completely sanding it off. If parts are pitted this could be a real problem. Also when it dries it turns black which cosmetically would not be very attractive
2037138
The first time I bought these, it was to use on rough dark brown cover stock. I experimented a little bit because one layer right out of the packaging wasn't quite bright enough. It'll work very well if you shake (mix) it very vigorously before hand to distribute the paint in the solvent and get the paint flowing and check the opacity on a scrap piece beforehand. At that point, one layer should have like 75-80% opacity, which is okay. If you want it to be 100%, let the first layer dry completely before going over it again delicately. If you push down too hard on the second pass it'll dig into the first layer and the solvent will redissolve it a little bit and gunk it up. If you want the absolute best results, and ANY results with several colors, especially dark colors over light colors, you'll need to fix each layer between coats with some sort of clear-coat. I use Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel... I've also used Painter's Touch Satin Clear when I didn't want too much gloss. Use a medium clear-coat for each overlap and it'll both darken the background and make the colors pop more. Good luck.
791959
I have used it on PVC piping. I applied it this spring, and it still looks newly painted. As per instructions, I did **not** sand prior to application. So far, I am a happy customer. If I have seen any downside, it does not clean off readily with paint thinner.
113339
I would not apply it over paint. I strongly doubt that it would adhere well and would not be maintainable. I would suggest maintaining the surface with the original paint instead.
362549
When you say sanding paint, are you asking about finish sanding? I used it today to clean up a clear coat that I was not happy with using 1000 to 4000 wet and was very happy with it. If you are asking about actually sanding paint down to bare metal or sanding prior to painting, then you may be disappointed...
1344859
I don't think you would would want a largesurface to sand because you are supposed join two objects together with a joint that is small not to replace a large surface.The final product may be white and you can paint over it. No it shoulnot be used in such large amounts that you would need to sand it This product should only be used to join two broken parts with a joint between parts with fairly clean joint jb
1524832
Yes, I love this stuff and have applied it to several table tops. I usually pour it right on the table surface and hand rub it with an old t shirt. Coats go on quick and thin but they also dry quick. After 20 minutes or so it is ready for another coat. Also, if the wood you tested on was not smooth or maybe not stained yet (bare wood) it may absorb faster or soak into the pores more than on a stained piece. This finish is nice for when you have the color you want and don't want it to change after you apply the finish coat. Polyurethane is bad about changing the color after application. This will leave a nice sheen finish with minimal color change. Like I said each coat is thin, but I honesty prefer this method compared to thick coats. After two coats hand sand the surface very lightly with a high grit (320 -400) to smooth it out. After this the next few coats go on very nicely.
710279
I would think so. The secret was to let each coat dry at least 12 or so hours so it is hard before you apply the next coat. I painted over wallpapered furniture and it has torn when scratched but I think that's because it is over paper.
778084
It should take off enough clearcoat and paint to be able to lightly sand in preparation for paint. This is strong stuff and should only be used with the proper PPE.
1557393
Yes, you may sand the surface and apply topcoat once the original topcoat has had at least 24 hours to cure. Thank you for your question.
1846289
This is not recommended for rough surfaces. You would want to at least paint a coat of primer and give it 2 weeks to cure.