# HiGh build primer

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/high-build-primer/39721>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [June 4, 2012, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/high-build-primer/39721 "2012-06-04T11:32:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![David\_Pearson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c67d28/32.png) [@David\_Pearson](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/David_Pearson)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/high-build-primer/39721/1 "2012-06-04T11:32:33Z")

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I applied the Interlux white high build primer several weeks ago and just read that I should have applied the paint coat immediately after sanding the primer so that the primer did not absorb moisture. &nbsp; I live in the south where it is virtually always humid. &nbsp;Will I have problems with the paint coats? &nbsp;If yes, is there a cure for this problem?

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**Author:** ![Paul\_Bergman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b19c9b/32.png) [@Paul\_Bergman](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Paul_Bergman)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/high-build-primer/39721/2 "2012-06-04T16:56:36Z")

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I built a 30’ boat & used high build epoxy primer to seal the entire hull & helped it do a final cure & be very dry by placing an electric space heater inside to keep it warm…worked great, no problems in 12 years. You could use shop lights & a space heater to warm the whole hull & then immediately paint after it cools to room temp.  
As long as it has not been outside it should not be a problem. There are moisture meters that can tell you if it is a problem. Boat yards usually have these or maybe ask at a paint store. Dirk