[problem painter]

I'm hoping to get in touch with futtyos from Paint Talk whom has used Gardz a lot. I would like to know if Gardz can be used as a topcoat sealer? Will it turn yellow if it's applied over white paint. I'm using SW pro-classic satin. Can anyone else answer this question?

 

[mark sr]

I've used a good bit of Gardz over the years but always as a primer/sealer. I've never heard of anyone using it for a top coat.

 

[problem painter]

Yes, and I've read a LOT about Gardz, and no one has ever mentioned using it for a topcoat sealer. This option isn't listed on the instruction sheet either. About 8 years ago I painted all our interior doors black. I didn't know what I was doing and only primed and painted them with who knows what kind of paint. For sure I would have primed with Kilz back then. By now they look awful with chipping paint. I plan to repaint them White starting with Gardz to seal in the black paint, but I can't see what's going to keep the new white paint from chipping off and showing the black paint through. I could use Polycrylic I suppose but I keep wondering how Gardz would work and if it would yellow. I might use Gardz, then white prime and then one coat of topcoat paint then Gardz again and then the last coat of topcoat. For sure I don't want to go through this process again in the future. I already painted one door (before I discovered Gardz) which I primed and painted with SW Proclassic and no sealer. It already has a chip on it with the black paint showing through. Thanks for your answer by the way.

 

[mark sr]

I see no value in apply Gardz on your doors. It's hard to undo poor prep! I'd sand/scrape what I could, maybe use Zinnser's PeelStop primer.

 

[cocomonkeynuts]

I'm hoping to get in touch with futtyos from Paint Talk whom has used Gardz a lot. I would like to know if Gardz can be used as a topcoat sealer? Will it turn yellow if it's applied over white paint. I'm using SW pro-classic satin. Can anyone else answer this question?

Use a product with a non yellowing resin like BM stays clear.

 

[woodco]

Dont use Gardz on doors or trim!!! Its for problem DRYWALL, or to seal cheapo flat paint. NOT for trim or door usage. Use a primer designed for your purpose.

What were you hoping to accomplish with Gardz, anyway? You doent need to 'seal' your black paint. The paint is self sealing. You need something that A; Sticks, B: is sandable, and C: white pigmented. Gardz is none of the above.

Unless the black is oil, I probably wouldnt even use a primer. I'd clean, sand and topcoat till it covers. If you fill any chips with spackle or anything, spot prime.