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    Sealing grease spots?

    So I sanded and cleaned the cabinets. Then I used a Zinzer latex sealer primer because that's what the lady at the store told me to use. It didn't work. I am still getting some grease spots bleeding threw the paint. After doing some reading It looks like maybe I should have used an oil based sealer primer for grease stains and was wondering if it was to late now with out sanding everything down and starting over. I used a Dutch boy high gloss acrylic paint and don't know if I can try the oil based sealer over the top of that or not now that it is on there. Any suggestions.

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    I'm sure many here will agree that the BIN sealer is a sure bet. Seals oil, grease ,lipstick,crayon,pitch, with one coat ,drys fast and compatible with acrylic or oil paint.

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    1+ for Zinsser's BIN sealer. It's white pigmented shellac it will stick to Teflon.
    Scott

    Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.

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    Can it be purchased at the local box store?

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    I've seen it in lowes ,but almost all paint stores carry it too.

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    Yes. You can buy it from the Big Boxes. It's shellac based. In fact, you can also spot seal with regular shellac of you have it on hand and only need a spot or two sealed.

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    I never new that thank you prashun I might give that a try first. I think I have some old shellac laying around.

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    Old shellac laying around? If it's premixed it has a shelf life of about 3 years. Make sure it's de-waxed; which is better at sealing contaminates.
    Scott

    Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.

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    I ended up buying the bin sealer since I was on a time crunch and didn't want to mess round. I wish I would have asked at the start because it would have saved me a lot of time and trouble.
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