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51126 Gray Epoxy Primer
BRAND: Eastwood
Eastwood Gray Epoxy Primer and Catalyst for Automotive Car Paint - Quarts
Maintains good color hold-out on steel, aluminum, fiberglass, body fillers
Maintains good color hold-out on steel, aluminum, fiberglass, body fillers
Eastwood Gray Epoxy Primer and Catalyst for Automotive Car Paint - Quarts is rated
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Maintains good color hold-out on steel, aluminum, fiberglass, body fillers
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Description
Eastwood Gray DTM (Direct To Metal) Epoxy Primer 1:1 primes and seals with excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance. The Low VOC Formula is 50 State Compliant.
- Can be used as a primer or sealer
- Excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance
- Fast Drying & Maintains good color holdout
- Sand-able - 2-3 days
- Applied Over Steel, Aluminum, Fiberglass, Body fillers, Existing finishes
- 50 State Compliant Low VOC Formula
- Made in the USA
Eastwood's Gray automotive epoxy primers are user-friendly, 2-component primer/sealer that dries fast and maintains good color hold-out on steel, aluminum, fiberglass, body fillers and existing finishes.
Specifications
MIXING RATIO
After shaking/stirring primer, thoroughly mix one part primer with one part catalyst. No induction time is required with this epoxy system.
SPRAY GUN SETUP
HVLP Gun: Fluid Tip 1.4-1.8 mm Inlet Spray Pressure 25-30 psiConventional Gravity: Fluid Tip 1.4-1.6 mm Inlet Spray Pressure 45-55 psi
Conventional Siphon: Fluid Tip: 1.6-1.8 mm Inlet Spray Pressure 45-55 psi
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Eastwood Epoxy Primer should be applied in medium wet coats, with a 30-minute flash period between each (at 70 °F). Typically, one to two coats is enough to achieve the desired 1 mil. dry film thickness, though more material may be applied as needed. Additional build requires longer flash periods between coats. Epoxy primer may be topcoated after approximately 30 minutes (wait 45-60 minutes after applying more than two coats), or up to about five days. After five days, primer MUST be scuff sanded prior to topcoat application. May be sanded (wet) the day after application. Wait two to three days before sanding dry.
Approximate Coverage per Quart is 35 SQ FT
50 State Compliant Low VOC Formula.
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Safety Information
Accessories
51604 Concours Primer/Base Paint Gun
12569 Master Gun Cleaning Kit
12846Z Eastwood Aerosol-Injected Cleaner
10041ZP PRE Painting Prep
11456 Bandit Respirator
20473 2 stage air dryer system
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Myran from
Epoxy primer
Amazingly smooth finish, easy sanding. Great value!
Date published: 2024-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Eric Repaci from
Great Product!
Excellent primer. Laid down like glass finish.
Date published: 2024-07-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Glen from
Restomod Chevy
Worked great, paint needed extensive mixing due to settling. But all paint should be mixed thoroughly be for use. Spayed on good, dried to a good finish. I'm rebuilding a 56 Chevy with extensive body work, I'm using this epoxy to protect reworked pieces as a move to other areas of the car. I will use it extensively during this projet.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
old guy from
good primer
great product but the container is so flimsy it's easy to crush it when putting the lid back on.
Date published: 2023-10-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bowthom from
Good product w/ good adhesion.
Was having adhesion problems with epoxy primers so I did a test. Eastwood DTM epoxy primer came out #2 bested by MP170 by just a bit. So I have no problem using it on my restored classic.
Date published: 2022-12-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Danny from
epoxy primer
Easy to use and it performs well. Just be ready with your high build primer to take advantage of the window for recoat. Way less work if you can spray polyester or 2k over it right away avoiding having to abrade the epoxy
Date published: 2022-11-24
Questions & Answers
Can you put body filler over this primer
Yes, body filler can be applied over the Eastwood Gray Epoxy Primer and Catalyst for Automotive Car Paint. It is recommended to wait for the full cure period of the epoxy primer (approximately 5 days on average) and then abrade the surface according to the instructions for the body filler you are applying
Date published: 2025-04-04
Can u put body filler over this primer
Yes, body filler can be applied over the Eastwood Gray Epoxy Primer and Catalyst for Automotive Car Paint. It is recommended to wait for the full cure period of the epoxy primer (approximately 5 days on average) and then abrade the surface according to the instructions for the body filler you are applying
Date published: 2025-04-04
Can I cover the old paint and will it also cover some body filler so you can't see the spot that was repaired?
Yes, Eastwood Gray Epoxy Primer can be applied over old paint and body filler. It is designed to provide excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for use on steel, aluminum, fiberglass, body fillers, and existing finishes. Additionally, it maintains good color holdout, which helps in covering repaired spots effectively. However, for the best results, it is recommended to sand the old paint and body filler to ensure a smooth and uniform surface before applying the primer
Date published: 2025-04-01
do you need to use a reducer with this epoxy primer
No, a reducer is not required when using Eastwood Gray Epoxy Primer and Catalyst for Automotive Car Paint. The primer is designed with a simple 1:1 mix ratio of primer to catalyst, making it ready for use without the need for additional reducers. However, if you wish to use it as a sealer, you can optionally reduce it by up to 20% with a compatible reducer
Date published: 2025-03-27
What is the shelf life of unmixed components after opening. I still have some of this product which was opened about 12-18 months ago, and have about half left.
Once opened, the shelf life of Epoxy and Catalyst remains around 9 months to 1 year, provided the containers are sealed tightly and stored properly.
Date published: 2025-03-20
Was careful with mixing and applied this over bare clean metal on a hood. It sat for over 2 weeks before scuffing with 320 on a D/A before polyester primer The sand paper filled and clogged over and over, and I used over 30 sheets. Any idea what was wrong
Epoxy primer has a long cure time. This can be lengthened depending on temperature and conditions when spraying and drying. You can be dealing with cure or brand of paper. Epoxy period is much harder to sand than other primers, you will fight that and have to pat the paper out frequently. It is not a favorite to sand but great durability and protection.
Date published: 2025-03-13
I am redoing a 1968 Camaro and just want to know witch way to go with priming the car , it has a coat of primerAlready on it
It would be best for you to know what kind of primer is on the vehicle now or remove it totally. You can go with an Epoxy Primer or Urethane Surfacer at this point. Sand your current primer with 320-400 grit paper. Wipe the vehicle down well with a wax and grease remover such as Eastwood's PRE. I strongly recommend testing a small area with whichever primer you decide to be sure the old primer doesn't cause lifting and give you problems in the end.
Date published: 2025-03-12
How long will the paint last in the container after the catalyst is added? I am painting each panel after stripping down to metal so I am not doing the whole car at once.
Do not mix a "bulk" batch, only mix what you need as you go. Eastwood Epoxy Primer: The pot life is approximately 90 minutes at 70°F after mixing
Date published: 2025-02-13
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