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1. The main problem you could encounter is lack of good adhesion. This won't occur evenly as some areas will be well adhered and other not. This is why priming is a good idea, it guarantees good adhesion throughout.

   Full adhesion only occurs after complete curing of the new paint film. This takes 2-4 weeks depending on the paint.

   At this point let this coat dry and cure then test for adhesion. This can be done by simply scratching with a finger nail or using a piece of masking tape; use a small piece of masking tape, apply to a "hidden" place on the trim, rub for good adhesion to the paint then quickly tare it off. If some paint comes off then there is a problem with the paints adhesion.

   The only way to fix this situation is to sand off the new paint and prime before repainting.

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2. I called the manufacture of the Waterborne acrylic enamel paint and explained that my contractor painted over an oil base paint. They said to wait 2 weeks until it has cured. They said to scratch with a finger to check. When you scratch with you finger what are you expecting? If the paint is OK then what do I do? It needs another coat. The painter painted here and there and and slopped it on. So now it needs to be painted a complete coat of paint. What kind of paint should I use. Oil based? or ???? The manufacture said if it has a problem then I will need to sand it. But what kind of paint should I use next??

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3. If the paint isn't well adhered it will easily come off by scratching with your fingernail. Give it a try and see what happens.

   You can use the same water based paint to re-coat your trim but this time prime first with a good oil base primer, like Zinsser Cover Stain.

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