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Peeling Latex Paint - Why?
SirPeale:
I have a Lethal Enforcers cab which I am trying to get up and running again for location. But, this question doesn't pertain to the innards.
This cab was BEAT when I came into ownership of it. Lots of bodywork required.
Bought a gallon of latex paint (black). Primed with a latex primer, then after that dried, with the paint.
It peels off /very/ easily. I accidentally marred the side, and when I went to remove just the little piece that marred, it just kept peeling!
It was as if as though it hadn't stuck to the primer at all!
Suggestions?
ChadTower:
Is the primer peeling too?
If the paint is separating from the primer then odds are it hasn't finished curing yet. Dry to the touch isn't the same as finished.
Cynicaster:
Surface prep is everything with painting. If the existing surface was dirty, or if you sanded and didn't adequately clean off the dust from doing so, the new coats won't adhere properly and peel off. Did you clean with TSP before painting?
Le Chuck:
Peale, we recently had a wall peel like that in our house. Between priming and first coat the wall had received a thin layer of dust (thanks lazy contractors). The cab will probably peel off in patches, adhering to some areas that were clean. Best thing to do now unfortunately is rub it back down and start over. TSP is a good suggestion and then hit it with kilz and do a very good wipe down before you topcoat and it should adhere well.
SirPeale:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on October 04, 2012, 11:08:50 am ---
Is the primer peeling too?
If the paint is separating from the primer then odds are it hasn't finished curing yet. Dry to the touch isn't the same as finished.
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Primer? No. That's fine.
And curing would be the most likely option. I had to paint it outdoors, and since I was expecting rain, I moved it under cover. Had to strap it in to do so, and that's where it peeled.