Sikkens query again

ando · 28 May 2015

Hi,I recently queried sikkens primer plus primer/uc about it being used over existing coatings and dcdec kindly replied I all also emailed sikkens and they said it should only be used over bare wood I'm a bit concerned now as I have done a few jobs and used it over existing coatings,I always thought this was right as is states it's an undercoat has anyone else done this or have I messed up,many thanks

joe-90 · 28 May 2015

It's not a problem and will do a fine job - it's just extra work that you don't need to do.

ando · 28 May 2015

Thanks but how would you use the product just prime bare bits then give it two coats of Xd gloss,I have spoken to sikkens in the past and they said using the primer plus over existing coatings was fine but now they say not to,confused

joe-90 · 28 May 2015

Yes. If you've gone though the top coat when sanding, then prime, undercoat as necessary and topcoat. Sanded back paint that's been there a while makes a good surface to repaint. Don't look for extra work.

ando · 28 May 2015

Thanks again,but you see Any problems with the previous jobs I've done where I've used the primer over already painted surfaces

joe-90 · 28 May 2015

No of course not. Most people do it that way but the quicker you are and the less paint you use the more you earn.

ando · 28 May 2015

Ok mate great,thanks for all the advice

dcdec · 31 May 2015

Around 5-6 years ago i used it with XD on a big exterior job, 60 plus windows. Looked good and lasted well, you're doing nothing wrong.
Personally i would never just gloss on gloss especially an exterior, far more likely to flake.
You've done nothing wrong and sikkens need to be a bit more consistent with their advice.

ando · 4 Jun 2015

Hi,just a quick update on sikkens primer plus,sikkens emailed me again to say its ok to use over existing coatings it's just that it is not entirely necessary ,still a little bit confusing might give up using it in the future and use something else

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