Start with a washing to remove any chalking and grime. Let the siding dry for a few days, then prime with a good quality exterior OIL primer. Mix the primer to about 10% with Penetrol (Same company that makes Emulabond). If its still feels too sticky add a little white kerosene. Allow the primer to dry for at least one day (Better to allow two). For an exterior that has problems with mildew, I use Zinnser's PermaWhite (can be tinted to pastels and lighter earth tones)(have the primer tinted to your finish color), otherwise I use Benjamin Moore's latex exteriors paints.
In the paint business, you get what your willing to pay for. The less expensive the paint, the cheaper the quality. Paints have also increased in price because of high fuel costs.
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