Do you need to use plastic paint or can you an oil base paint? I am using this product for water fountains will latex paint stay on the plastic or will it just peal off? Do I need to use a primer and if so is it a special type or just regular primer?
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If it is going to be in water or exposed to it a lot I would not use latex paint. I would put an oil based primer and oil based top coat. If it is something for long term use I might even coat that with a clear sealer.
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I personaly don't use this paint. I bought this for an elderly client that I take care of. He uses it on wooded areas, paper and canvas. If your figures are going to be wooden I say this is the product for you but if you're trying to do glass or plastic. I don't think it'll be a good Idea.
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I do not know, mine is against a white concrete block wall, so had no need to paint. Perhaps a spray paint that is manufactured just for plastic would be o.k.?
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I used it for the first time last night. It recommends 8-22 viscosity which took quite a bit of thinning to get to, but the paint went on great and had a nice smooth finish. Multiple coats is the key.**Update** I painted my front door with it today. I used Behr Premium Plus Latex Exterior paint and it turned out fantastic. I thinned the paint down to 22 viscosity and it worked great. It went on even and smooth with no issues. This is the second time ive ever used a paint sprayer and i am super impressed. It is very easy to clean as well. I did some practice to get my technique down, but once i did, i am painting like a pro. I used it for the first time last night. It recommends 8-22 viscosity which took quite a bit of thinning to get to, but the paint went on great and had a nice smooth finish. Multiple coats is the key.**Update** I painted my front door with it today. I used Behr Premium Plus Latex Exterior paint and it turned out fantastic. I thinned the paint down to 22 viscosity and it worked great. It went on even and smooth with no issues. This is the second time ive ever used a paint sprayer and i am super impressed. It is very easy to clean as well. I did some practice to get my technique... » Read More I used it for the first time last night. It recommends 8-22 viscosity which took quite a bit of thinning to get to, but the paint went on great and had a nice smooth finish. Multiple coats is the key.**Update** I painted my front door with it today. I used Behr Premium Plus Latex Exterior paint and it turned out fantastic. I thinned the paint down to 22 viscosity and it worked great. It went on even and smooth with no issues. This is the second time ive ever used a paint sprayer and i am super impressed. It is very easy to clean as well. I did some practice to get my technique down, but once i did, i am painting like a pro. « Show Less
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Hi Sierra,I use latex paint all the time with the sprayer and it works fine. It has some features specifically for the latex paint that make it so it does not clog. It's by far the best paint sprayer I've ever used. Good luck!
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Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a little anyway. Thanks. Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a... » Read More Hi. I have been working with paints all my life. Working forDuPont and Val-Spar. I have used vinyl finishes a few time on my own stuff and works well. I have had no problems with cracks or peeling (due to a flex additive) but for everyday use I feel it will wear through after everyday sliding back and forth as this is a thin material being sprayed and will take a few coats for decent coverage. The articles Ive sprayed in the past were chairs that did not get much use but looks good.But for the price it can't hurt to try. At worst just touch it up from time to time. Hope this helps a little anyway. Thanks. « Show Less
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Just add a little water or Flowtrol to thin the paint out a bit. I've been spraying latex out of this sprayer for 10 years. Hope this helps!
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I think you can use latex paint, though I haven't. I use automobile paint which sometimes is thick like latex and I have no problems with it.
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Oh yes! Go crazy! Use a good latex enamel. It comes in small cans and many bright colors.
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I had the same frustration this year on my 2 year old AGP. This seemed to help quit a bit. First, purchase 1 quart of high quality exterior latex enamel paint (Behr). Air up the ring to about 80%. Clean the top half of the ring with a Dial liquid soap and water solution. Let dry. Air up ring again to about 90%, and quickly paint the top half of the air ring (above water line). I didn't even tape it off. Let paint dry about 2 hours and paint it again. Stay out of pool for 24 hours to allow paint to dry/cure. This should help you make it through the rest of the year. I only have to add air about every two days now (because I can't find the last pinhole). I figured I would get two years out of this AGP before it crapped out, I got 3 months to go! If I buy another AGP, the first thing I will do is paint the top half of the air ring at setup. GOOD LUCK.
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They paint up very nicely, however I don't have experience with the heat possibly changing paint color over long periods of time. Also allow 1-2 days of them being on for the paint fumes to go away. Otherwise they're already primed and everything! :) Latex worked fine for me.
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I use it for stickers all over my car for company advertising. I can get a year out of the waterproof vinyl. I've played with different coatings but jury is still out on what works best even necessary at all. Let dry for 15 minutes and BE SURE you do the warm-water rince, makes a big difference. We are playing with glow-in-the-dark sprays also; but ONLY use Rust-oleum sprays, we used Krylon and the crappy top on the can dripped liquid all over the vinyl, Rust-oleum has great spray nozzles. Also, the best spray we think is the one called Automative Gloss Lacquer - it's for sealing auto-paint and seems to work great on this.
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All I know is what the company offers as a description..."good for free flowing paints and stains". I do know that it comes with a list of types of paints and how much you need to dilute it to flow freely through the sprayer, but it doesn't say anything specifically about deck paints being okay or not, just deck stain. Not recommended for textured paint. Water based or latex...may require thinning. Oil based primers, varnishes, polyurethane....no thinning required. Hope this helps.
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Its all about how you clean it after you do the job. Latex paints are easier to work with because they are water based.
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Since these are plastic you will have to use a paint for plastics. If you can'f find a color you like in paint for plastics, then you need to get a plastic primer first. You can get a Valspar plastic primer in the spray paint section of Lowes paint department. Once dried you can paint. i recommend Valspar Duramax exterior semi gloss from Lowes.
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The adhesion to a water base paint will not be good, i would not recommend it. I did have some large cracks and the product did fill them but did place the material in layers.
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Haven't painted them myself but as they are made of plastic you should use a plastic primer first ot a direct to plastic paint. Hope this helps