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Final coat of spray paint...OK if it's a different finish?

9 years ago

Hi... I am painting with Rustoleums 2X Cover. I have a ton of it in Semi-gloss already, but really want a satin finish.

The project will take a few coats. Is it OK to use the semi-gloss first and then finish it with satin?

Just trying to save some money, but I don't want to be foolish :) Thanks

Comments (2)

Pines Everywhere
9 years ago
You should be fine as long as your first satin coats go on very thin and airy -- too much and it will run off the glossy surface.

Rustoleum 2x Cover literally covers anything/everything but the key is light airy passes to coat - dry 1 or 2 hrs -- repeat light airy passes - dry 1 or 2 hrs -- repeat light airy passes. I just keep coating repeating this until my color finish is to my linking (and depending on what you are painting).

My 2 cents.
baileyandbella
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you!
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