Paint combinations that work and some that don't

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Funkworks

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I made a table of painting products I've tested in the last few years, just so I remember what works well and what I should avoid. Feel free to complete it with yours or just use this as a template to start over.

RO: Rust-Oleum
DC: Dupli-Color
PrimerColorClear CoatResult
RO White PrimerRO Flat WhiteRO Clear MatteSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Gloss WhiteRO Clear MatteSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Gloss Navajo WhiteRO Clear MatteSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Semi-Gloss BlackRO Clear MatteSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Metallic AluminumRO Clear GlossSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Gloss Colonial RedRO Clear MatteSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Gloss Colonial RedRO Clear GlossSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Gloss Golden Sunset (Yellow)RO Clear MatteSuccess
RO White PrimerRO Satin Hunt Club Green-Ok so far
RO White PrimerRO Gloss Deep BlueRO Clear GlossSuccess
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Gloss WhiteRO Clear MatteSuccess
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Satin Granite (Medium Grey)RO Clear MatteSuccess
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Satin Charcoal GreyRO Clear MatteSuccess
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Gloss Winter Gray-Spotty and still sticky after a week
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Semi-Gloss BlackRO Clear MatteSuccess
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Metallic AluminumRO Clear GlossSuccess
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Metallic Gold Rush-Ok so far
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Gloss Colonial RedRO Clear MatteSuccess
DC Filler Primer GrayRO Satin Hunt Club Green-Ok so far
DC Filler Primer GrayTestor's Flat Olive Drab-Ok so far
DC Filler Primer GrayKrylon Pewter Gray Gloss-Ok so far
DC Filler Primer RedRO Gloss Colonial Red-Ok so far
 
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