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The main reason for using a primer is simple - to help create proper adhesion between paint and the surface to be painted. Primers need to be applied over areas such as new wood, or plaster, pealing, flaking, or areas worn down to the original surface. ~ Exterior paint can fail for a number of reasons. Among the biggest contributors are the three major enemies of paint: sunlight, moisture, and temperature change. Ideal weather for painting outdoors is an air temp. of 60-85 degrees, low or moderate humidity, little or no wind, and overcast skies. During the summer, surface temperatures can be 10-20 degrees hotter than the air, therefore you should avoid painting in direct sunlight. This causes the water in latex paint to evaporate too quickly, not allowing a proper formation of the protective paint film. 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