Can you mix different paints? -- myArmoury.com

Bob K. · Posted: Mon 12 Oct, 2009 10:38 am Post subject: Can you mix different paints?

I was thinking of spray priming then spray painting the separate pieces of my great helm before assembly. I would like to use oil base paint as the final coat, but I've never mixed different types of paint and am unsure of the results. Anyone ever try this?

Joel Minturn · Posted: Mon 12 Oct, 2009 8:23 pm Post subject:

Well, I believe there are both oil and water based spray on primers to be had, so pick the one that matches the final coat best.

That said I think an oil based paint over a water based primer may work, but it wouldn't hurt to try out a small part first. Then if it fails just sand it off and try a different primer.

Jessica Finley · Industry Professional

The easy way to remember it is that Oil sits on top of Water.

So you can paint an oil-based paint on the top of a latex primer. But not the other way!

I do agree with the previous poster, though, it's always best to pick one (oil or latex) and stick with it.

Bob K. · Posted: Wed 14 Oct, 2009 3:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the replies!