We recently used XIM Peel Bond’s Trim Magic, a low VOC, high-build primer, recommended for smoothing out rough surfaces including crackled paint and T1-11. We used it on a peeling stucco substrate to help blend the patches. We found that the product leveled well, and formed a smooth, flexible, low-lustre film. Recommended dry film thickness is about 15 mils, or 10 times the thickness of conventional primers!
A description follows:
(Peel Bond) is a unique, ultra high build, water based, bonding primer/sealer. It will bond-to and seal a wide rangeof construction materials. It can reduce the cracking and peeling of the top coat paint by remaining flexible over the life of the paint.
It is not a complete substitute for all surface preparation and all surface conditions.
Product Use: Trim Magic is an ideal penetrating prime coat for wood, plywood, hardboard and T1-11 siding, especially for trim and sills. It also is an excellent primer for other architectural construction materials including: stucco, brick, aluminum, galvanized metal, fiberglass, PVC plastic and PVC siding, and previously painted surfaces.
Top-coat with latex or elastomeric paints only.
Note: Trim Magic will not reattach loose or peeling paint. Trim Magic will not resolve underlying moisture problems inherent in or behind the substrate.
To get our hands on this product in the Bay Area, we contacted Janco Inc, a wholesale distributor in Berkeley (jancopaintsupplies.com), and they set up a sale through East Bay Paints.
