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Bob Rochon
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Am I missing the fuss here?

This is my first can of Sign Foam Primer. The primer is watery at best, has to dry overnight, and even after 3 coats doesn't really fill all the open holes. [I Don t Know]

I've heard Rave reviews but at this point, I'm going back to Precision Board's Primer. Of course most of my local suppliers don't carry the precision board HDU so that is why I am using Sign Foam.

Is anyone else having he same issues? or is this normal with this product?

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Bob Rochon
Creative Signworks
Millbury, MA
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Raymond Chapman
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Can't comment because I use Coastal Enterprises FSC-88 WB primer/filler. Dries fast, sands smooth.

Of course, a primer is not necessary for HDU but it certainly does produce a smoother finish.

Contact Kellie Miller at Coastal - she'll send you a sample.

And, no, I don't get any kind of kick-back for the commercial.

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Chapman Sign Studio
Temple, Texas
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Bill Masters
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I use Grip & Seal by Coronado about $29.00 its a laytex sealer/stain killer covers very well and quick recoat time. I also use this on vinyl banners and billboards that I want to paint with buletin enamals.

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Bill Masters
Golden Signs
Scranton,PA
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Wayne Webb
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What Ray said

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Wayne Webb
Webb Signworks
Chipley, FL
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Bob Rochon
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Ray and Wayne, I am used to FSC-88 and love it. I bought this because my local suppliers do not carry Coastal. I did however talk to a guy over at Coastal last week and he gave me a couple of contacts to obtain the FSC-88.

I use their crack filler as well.

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Bob Rochon
Creative Signworks
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KARYN BUSH
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I loved signfoam primer...hated the other stuff...go figure. didn't worry so much about holes(didn't recall any large ones anyway).

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Karyn Bush
Simply Not Ordinary, LLC
Bartlett, NH
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Eric Humphreville
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They changed the formula last year, the new stuff sucks. I miss the old primer it worked great.

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It depends on the density but I also like Benjamin Moore's primer, Fresh Start. I also use the fsc 88.

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Jake Lyman
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I will call you Bob I want to get the FSC-88 again. I DO NOT Like the expensive sign foam primer.

Also I need a supplier around here that will carry the Precision Board in 18lb as well. Sign Foam has bullied all the suppliers around me telling them that if the were to carry both lines that Sign Foam would drop them. I personally like the Precision Board 18lb the best.

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Jake Lyman
Lyman Signs
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Phillipston, MA 01331

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Bob Rochon
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I agree Jake, I have a couple suppliers names. Karyn I've heard great news about the older SignPrime. This new stuff just doesn't work for what I am used to.

I heard that same thing Jake, but I cannot confirm it to be anything other than rumor.

Karyn, I think you're thinking of the older SignPrime.

[ January 28, 2011, 08:31 AM: Message edited by: Bob Rochon ]

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Bob Rochon
Creative Signworks
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we used Jay cooks primer and have had good luck....my supplier stop carrying the precision product...i am sad but no one else local to buy from.

Lovelady

[ January 28, 2011, 12:23 PM: Message edited by: Chris Lovelady ]

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we always used benjamin moore also, flat latex. No problems

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KARYN BUSH
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I'm sure I am cause I haven't done any HDU stuff in 4 or 5 years now! Too bad they always change formulas when you like something.

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Karyn Bush
Simply Not Ordinary, LLC
Bartlett, NH
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I agree with Chris about Jay Cook's primer. That stuff works on everything! It dries fast for recoating and sands well. I think it is widely available. I've used it on sign foam and had no problems with it. Good luck.

Sign-cerely, Steve

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Steve Luck
Sign Magic Inc.
2718-b Grovelin
Godfrey, Illinois 62035
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