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Flashing after Spot Priming

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Hi all, anyone know anything about these by any chance?

I've was filling holes and decided to spot prime them before going in with the topcoat. Problem is I seem to be getting quite a bit of flashing through the primer, is this normal? How do I fix it if not?

The primer I've been using is Leyland Acrylic Undercoat if it helps any.
 

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I don't think thats flashing. Looks like the filler was still damp and grinned through.
Could also be staining but if it's just a hole filled it's unlikely to be staining

Also use a mini roller to prime so you don't get the brush marks as they will show through top coat.

Give that a gentle sand sand over with 180 grade (denib) or higher and roll on the primer.
Paint over and see how it looks.
 

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