Thanks for that info.

I was able to remove the drips for the most part with a single edge razor
blade in a holder that you use to scrape glass but instead of cutting into
the drips I scraped over them at different angles.

My wife went to the Benjamin Moore paint store. The first thing the "lady"
said was that we must be using Behr paint from the description. My wife said
no that it was Pittsburg paint and she was surprised because she said they
rarely get a complaint about Pittsburg paints. Then she said we could have
gotten a bad batch or incorrectly mixed at the store where we bought it.

We got some BM primer that went on like a dream, completely covering the old
mess and leaving a dark pink color. I will be trying the BM paint in a
couple hours. They told my wife to expect to take up to four coats for the
color we are using. --- Steve


"siralfred" wrote in message
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As the previous reply said, red pigmented paint is especially
transparent and requires more coats than other colors. Even the best
red paint will require extra work, but what you're describing sounds
like it's defective (or is Pittsburgh as bad as I've heard?). The most
important thing for red (and other dark colors), which "the guy" should
have told your wife, is to use a dark primer - either gray or tinted
with the red you're using.
For removing the drips, scrape first - but gently - and then try to
smooth with a moist sponge, rinsing often. Let dry at least 24 hrs
before starting over.
Try finding a paint specialist in your area and direct your better half
there next time. At least "the guy" will be more likely to know what
he's talking about, and selling a decent quality product. Good Luck!