Thread: Painting IH red
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Old 07-31-2016, 01:42 PM
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The paint expert at the local Napa store, suggested using flat white primer. When covering with red, or any other bright color. He stated that sunshine/light will go thru the color and reflect off the white. Making the color brighter. I am about ready to paint my 656 Wheel Horse. I am going to try his method.
as a professional painter i can tell you that's a horrible idea, it will take a lot of coats to cover white with red and it will still have a pink look in the sun. you do what you want but if that guys such an expert then whys he working at a parts store?
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