It doesn't work. I used the original Kilz (oil base) once and top coated with old formula Krylon = bad results. The Kilz to me seemed like spray on chalk. I have gone to the Duplicolor high build and sandable primers, no problems with old formula Krylon and Rustoleum top coats so far.Is kilz as great a primer as some think? I was looking at a can and it says it is an oil base enamel.
How would this work with Krylon?
Andrew From Texas
Some people really brag on it. They're basically using it in lieu of a high-build primer. That really isn't it's intended function, though. However, if it works, it works I suppose... Some people rave about it and others rant about how it took impossibly long to dry or had adhesion problems or whatever.Is kilz as great a primer as some think? I was looking at a can and it says it is an oil base enamel.
How would this work with Krylon?
Andrew From Texas
Andrew,Note- kilz is available in both latex & oil based form.
Regardless though, it goes on quite thick, and it's easy to over-do it. You have to keep that can in your hand moving, and not be overly anxious to do it all at once.
I sand the snot out of it, with 220 followed by 400, the result is an ultra smooth finish, and I don't have to use a lot of fillers. When sanding KILZ it's kinda like talcum powder falling off.
I've never had any problems with the product cracking, peeling, chipping. I've used topcoats of old Krylon, new Krylon, Rustoleum, and cheap store brand paints. No adverse reactions.
Is KILZ the best primer out there? I doubt it.
Is KILZ a good primer? I think so, i've had great results.
Final comment: It's not the only primer in my inventory. I see KILZ as a good product, but not the only product or best product. There is no "one product does all".