I had a chat with a PPG rep that made me rethink mixing brands

I've always mixed brands in my booth like it was no big deal, PPG primer with Sherwin clear and whatever's on sale midcoat. But last week a PPG rep named Dave came by the shop in Denver and showed me test panels where mixing caused delamination after 6 months. He pulled up photos of a job in Parker that failed the exact same way at year two. I still think brand loyalty is overhyped, but his proof made me wonder if I've been costing myself comebacks. Anyone else ever get proven wrong about mixing, or do you stick to one line start to finish?

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the_andrew2mo ago

Did you have any adhesion issues after switching mid-job?

kim_west2mo ago

Oh man, that's such a tough spot to be in. I really feel for you having to deal with that mid-job.

holly_henderson861mo ago

@the_andrew can confirm, Dave's delamination photos had me rethinking my whole mixing philosophy.