Recent content by Dmab

I will sand off everything I can. It may be hard in the carved lettering. If the wood is lifted and feathered up from exposure, do you think I will need to fill that? If so with what. Priming with water base under oil makes me nervous. I know other sign painters agree with water based and others...

Gino, if I used an oil based, would I still have to get all the old paint off? Of course I will sand off the best I can, but in the nooks and crannies of the carvings I won’t be able to get everything off. I will do the best I can. Attached is what I am repainting.

I have all the paints to use except for the primer. Therefore I would probably want to use it since I have the money invested in it already. I’m stuck…. I just want to find a good oil based primer that will be compatible.

I am repainting a weathered exterior sign. I am using One Shot paint but can’t find the “Metal and wood One shot primer”. It is out of stock everywhere. Can I used a different brand primer? Which one would be compatible?