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Droler:
I typically do the whole project and paint/prime it first then shake whatever it is that I am building (CP, cabinet, whatever). :banghead:
ChadTower:

--- Quote from: mscromer on June 30, 2008, 07:06:08 pm ---Just do what it says on the can. I'm sure the manufacturer would know whats best for their product.

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So I have to mix my primer while sitting on the toilet now?   :o
shardian:
Primer is basically watered down base white paint. That statement on the show is pretty stupid. It takes like 1 minute to give the can a good shake. If you are worried about saving 1 minute in a paint job, you don't have time to paint anyways.
Namco:

--- Quote from: shardian on July 02, 2008, 04:17:36 pm ---Primer is basically watered down base white paint. That statement on the show is pretty stupid. It takes like 1 minute to give the can a good shake. If you are worried about saving 1 minute in a paint job, you don't have time to paint anyways.

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The best part of any project is the painting if you take your time. Lay out some drop cloths, shake vigorously, pour a tray of paint, and roll the day away. It's relaxing like a zen garden for me, coat after coat of stress-free painting. Am I weird?
leapinlew:

--- Quote from: shardian on July 02, 2008, 04:17:36 pm ---Primer is basically watered down base white paint. That statement on the show is pretty stupid. It takes like 1 minute to give the can a good shake. If you are worried about saving 1 minute in a paint job, you don't have time to paint anyways.

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How about you cut me some slack, huh? I was asking a question that seemed pretty far out there to see if anyone else could validate this claim. It seems pretty obvious now that the advice they gave was way off base. Nice way to pile on.

I actually shake the paint cans for a few minutes, and if I can save a few minutes here or there without taking a performance hit, I do it.

Besides, I don't know if I agree with

--- Quote --- Primer is basically watered down base white paint.
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Seems pretty thick to me, and I don't know what kind of stain and odor blocking qualities white paint has.
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