[TJ Paint]

Ah the eternal question...

There is no benefit if the finish is in sound condition.
I guess if you can get away with one finish coat after a full prime, you will save a couple bucks on materials. I think it is better protection if you do two finish coats instead of just one.

 

[TJ Paint]

So one coat is equal to two?

 

[TJ Paint]

Ok. :l

 

[TJ Paint]

On repaints, if it's in good condition, I just use paint.

If it's bad, prime and paint.

Dan, I get what you're saying but to say that your jobs are standing up well after 7 years and then to say because of this they will for sure hold up for another 7 years is a bit of a stretch. I'm not knocking your abilities and such, I'm just saying that the first 7 years is a lot different than the second.

 

[TJ Paint]

If it's in sound condition, there is no need to prime.

It's also easier and less labor to do two coats of finish instead of one prime, one finish.

I would argue it's going to look better too.