3rdmdqm
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So after reading through this extremely informative thread in its entirety, which was no quick task, I have decided to go the Behr paint route. Sounds like several have had good luck without priming anything and spraying Behr paint direct with a Wagner electric power sprayer or other similar brand and it adheres to bare/rust metal just fine. I think I am going the extra cautious route and anything with rust or bare metal after sandblasting I will prime with a red primer. If nothing else it will let me allow it to sit a while if I can't get to painting it right away completely. My question is, I remember reading somewhere in here but cannot remember where or what page a discussion on spraying the Behr paint as is right out of the can vs. thinning the paint with a mix of 1 part (1/4) water to 3 parts (3/4) paint. Anyone have any experience with either method regarding ease of spraying and if one adhered and/or lasts better than the other method? I'm thinking for thickness and adhesion it would be better to spray right out of the can un-thinned, but I may not know if my Wagner power sprayer will work well without thinning until I actually try it. If thinning with water has no real adverse effect, maybe that's the way to go. Thanks in advance.
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