You want something that will withstand the heat and moisture. A heavy epoxy primer like Kilz is good, but I have gotten away with several coats of a good water sealer too. Painting it white will maximize the light reflection.
Epoxy does not stand up to any UV or temp. Polyurathane or plain white water based enamal. The white is best to slow the degradation from light. I use cheap water based white outdoor enaml so I can repaint it years down the line without sanding.
Sorry- couldn't resist . I used Kilz primer followed by gloss white water based enamal and so far so good- I did 2 coats of each and definately white for the reflective properties.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9681433#post9681433 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sidewinder770 primer followed by gloss white water based enamal
you can use kilz shelac based primer sealer which is what I use. Being that it is shelac based it will soak into the wood and create a seal. Doing this will eliminate any other painting. If you don;t have any make an apointment to come by the shop and Ill load up my spray gun and let you have at it.
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