INSL-X AQ040009A-04 Aqua Lock Plus 100% Acrylic Water-Based Sealer Primer, 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), White

I found out about Aqua Black on the internet. It is used by many furniture refinishers. I am an artist/crafter so I have used every type of paint imaginable. I had kitchen chairs that were a 15 yr. old mess. that I had recently purchased, used. I knew they needed a full sand and strip. I hated the way glossy, and satin spray paint tested. I was looking for something with a soft satin finish. Amazon just happened to have the Aqua Black. It goes on like silk. I used a sponge applicator and a brush. Do several coats. Light sand between coats. I used Old Masters as protective coat. This is the most kept secret among refinishers. Now, you know.

Years ago I did my kitchen cabinets in Giani Coconut White. Sadly one drawer suffered every time I pull it out and reached for a utensil. My ring rubbed off the paint under the handle. Now, the cabinets had been pressboard brown 42 yrs ago. They had been pickled, painted, multiple times, and finally Gianied, with numerous coats of sealants . I realized that removing the handle and doing a deep sanding was labor intensive. I wondered if a touch up, using Aqua Lock White would do the trick after sanding. To my great surprise it went on very easily. It leveled out with the remaining paint. I am very pleased with all the Aqua Lock products I have used. They are far superior and preferred by refinishers. Now I know why.

Normally I buy paints and primers locally and hadn't considered getting them online (from Amazon or anyone) as I didn't think the cans would survive shipping. I ordered this primer online because all of the local stores were sold out and I needed a quality stain blocking primer. First, let me share feedback on shipping and packaging. Inside the Amazon shipping box was a packing material and then a second box which contained the can. Around the can was cut out cardboard and held the can suspended inside the box. The can was in an airtight plastic bag that was sealed. The can itself came with a plastic lid sealer around the rim. All of that packaging must have worked because the can arrived in perfect condition with no dents or leaks. I am thinking about trying to order a gallon of primer and/or paint to see how it travels. For the primer itself, it is great stuff. Insul-X makes great primers that bond well, sand easily, and don't smell as bad as some other cheaper primers. I'll pay more for a primer that doesn't have terrible odors. I have used their Aqualock and Prime All primers which are both good for their intended purpose.

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This primer work just fine for the job I needed to do. I would buy this primer again. Also, it comes very well packed so there no chance of any accident at all. I was really amazed by the packaging they did.