Covermax Paint Primer Satin Catalina Mist 12 oz.

Two to Three light coats no primer and it now looks like I have a baked on finish. I am not sure why the negative reviews maybe not as good on wood, but it looked great on an old metal filing cabinet that needed some TLC back to life. I did sand off everything that was stuck onto it,(Tape, labels, a little rust) scuffed all surfaces that were painted it was the usual tan some places were bare metal others were still tan and painted over everything with Cherry Red paint. I was worried when I was painting that the appearance between bare metal and panted areas would not look right. But the key is NOT to over paint at one shot. Three light coats provided a great even baked on looking finish. Thanks great product.

I bought this product based on the color of the cap alone, not by a review. I was actually looking for another product when I saw the reviews for this one, and felt compelled to leave a review of my own, simply because my project (6, actually) turned out so well. I'm kind of a "Spray Paint Queen", meaning, I do it really well. No drips, no runs, I WAIT the proper time between coats, etc. *** But MOST importantly: I PREPARE my projects properly BEFORE I start. *** I cannot stress this enough. Every single piece and part must be completely free from dirt, grease, AND whatever YOU cleaned it with, IF you want professional looking results. But NO paint is a magic wand. Even if a can... of ANY brand... of paint says "primer included", it doesn't mean you can skip any of the steps I mentioned. It simply means you SHOULD be able to skip the PRIMER step. Plus, paint must be stored at room temperature, NEVER allowed to freeze (like out in an outdoor shed or your garage), and needs to be USED at the proper temperature as well. You cannot re-apply to quickly, or too closely either. But, follow everything the manufacturer has listed, and your projects will turn out awesome, too!