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Self Priming Paint: Should you use it?

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Paint + Primer???

With so many paint + primer products out there these days how do you know which one is the best?  Is it really true that you can skip the primer?  Do they really work?

First, here is a little information on both.  Primers typically have better adhesive properties and are made to bind and seal the surface you are getting ready to paint.  Paints have more solids and are made to go on more thickly and give you color and better performance.