Man, that's a rough way to learn that lesson. It's so easy to want to skip the paperwork and just get a community project going. That exact fear of scaring people off is real. We had a similar scare with a community garden, someone tripped over a hose. A basic waiver is just non-negotiable now, even if it feels silly. It protects everyone, including the people running the thing. Really glad you got it sorted, even though it cost you.

Wait, your foreman said that? That's wild. @zara_patel57, the original build is often the problem. You gotta check the changes first, not just trust old work.

Maybe it's not always the primer. Could be bad prep or moisture getting trapped under the paint. Seen jobs hold up fine without that extra step.