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Discussion Any one have experience with SW Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Hybrid?

SW101

New Member
Hey everybody,
In the 10 years I have been in business (1 man business) I have gone through a few different brands of paint in an attempt to find one that fits my needs and is durable for the customer. I live in a historical town and they are a little behind the times but require the use of MDO signs for business owners so I do a lot of those.
The latest paint that I have been trying is the Sherwin Williams emerald urethane trim paint. I like this paint and it is conveniently right down the street. I have some signs out there that are 6-7 years old where the face still looks great but the edges always peel after a couple of years. And yes I spend lots of time rounding my edges and filling them with a good wood filler making sure they are smooth.

My question is what paint do you all recommend that would adhere to the edges for more than a few years that is affordable, unlike Mathews paint. I have lung issues and I roll paint but obviously I wear a good mask. So if you can recommend any good water based paints you get an extra point. I know about Ronan aquacote but you don't really see much about it.

Should I just say the heck with it and go back to the smelly, pain in the ass, enamels like 1-shot?

Any help is appreciated.
 

Signstein

New Member
I'm also in a historic district and work a lot with MDO and latex paint. We seal our edges with two-part West Systems epoxy. I don't have decades worth of field data, but it has been working well for us for the past 3-5 years. No peeling edges. Personally, I wouldn't rely on wood filler and paint for any edge sealing. I'd feel better with something more robust (Bondo, epoxy) so your paint has the best base possible.
 
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John_Smith

Enjoying retirement in Central Florida
I've used a good quality exterior latex or acrylic caulk for years. "After" rounding off the sharp edges, I force the caulk into the edges with my finger, let cure/dry 24 hours, then prime and paint.
Sealing MDO.JPG
 
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