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Originally Posted by Granpooba

One fellow stated that the just used the paint, with no primer used. But, knowing myself, I am quite sure that I will be using a primer.

Other fellows had stated that Krylon had a tendency to crack. I have personally never had a cracking problem with the Krylon on other projects, but I have a lot of time and work into my Eindecker and at this point in time, do not care to take any chances with a possible paint cracking problem.

Hope this answers you questions.
If you use primer, I think that you will have cracking problems. The primer's high solids contents will crack with the expansion and contraction of the Solartex when it's in the sun.

I, and others have learned this the hard way.

I do use primer on plastic and glass parts, but not over covered open frame areas.