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Item # 16014Z-16108ZP BRAND: Eastwood

Eastwood Self-Etch Primer Gray for Automotive Car Paint

Etches and primes bare, rust-free metal in one step
Etches and primes bare, rust-free metal in one step
Eastwood Self-Etch Primer Gray for Automotive Car Paint is rated 3.7 out of 5 by 3.
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Product Name Qty
Eastwood Self Etching Primer Spray Paint Aerosol Gray 16 oz
Out Of Stock. Due back November 30
$18.99
Eastwood Self Etch Primer Gallon Gray
Out Of Stock. Due back October 6
$112.99

Starting at$18.99

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Etches and primes bare, rust-free metal in one step

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Eastwood Self-Etch Primer Gray for Automotive Car Paint
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Description

True acid-etching formula sticks to virtually any clean, bare, rust-free metal to improve adhesion and durability of most non-epoxy top coats.

Eastwood Gray Self-Etching Primer

Lay the foundation for a great paint job by starting with our self-etch primer. It’s made with a true acid-etching formula that sticks to virtually any clean, bare and rust-free metal to improve adhesion and durability of most non-epoxy topcoats. As a single-stage etching primer, no catalyst is needed, simplifying the painting process so you can get project cars on the road sooner.

Our easy-to-use aerosol etches and primes bare, rust-free metal in one step. Adheres to steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel. With the exception of our Chassis Black line, self-etch primer is compatible with virtually any non-epoxy paint or auto finish. This includes our huge lines of single-stage urethane and acrylic lacquer automotive paints. The self-etching formula bonds better to bare metals than other aerosol primers.

Self-etching primer spray cans cover about 10 square feet, making them the right choice for body repairs and small jobs. A one-gallon gray primer can will get an entire vehicle ready for the base coat. Eastwood backs both with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee and lifetime tech support. Visit our tech library for everything you need to know about DIY priming and painting.

Self-Etching Gray Primer Features

  • Lacquer-based, single-stage formula requires no catalyst
  • Enhances Adhesion and Durability of Most Non-Epoxy Top Coats
  • Adheres to Steel, Stainless, Aluminum and chrome
  • Great base for high-build primers
  • Withstands up to 170 degrees F
  • Available in Easy to Use Aerosol Cans or economical gallons
  • Made in the USA

This easy-to-use aerosol etches and primes bare, rust-free metal in one step. Adheres to steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized steel and is compatible with virtually any paint or auto finish (not our Chassis Black or epoxy top coats). This self-etching formula bonds better to bare metals than other aerosol primers. It is also a single- stage formula which requires no catalyst, making it even easier to use.

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Contents

16-oz. aerosol can covers about 10 sq. ft.
Gallon (120-sq.-ft. coverage) for your best value!

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Application Tips

Our Chassis Black paints do not stick well to this and other single-stage self-etching primers. This Self-Etching primer uses an aggressive solvent system to assure excellent adhesion to clean, rust-free metal. Exercise care when using this product over enamel finishes as lifting may occur. Eastwood's Self-Etching Primer is lacquer-based.

Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to Use Self Etch Primer This etch primer is fantastic. It is easy to spray and lays down smooth with easy clean up after use. It also maintains a high level of contact to the surface. A great product for the value.
Date published: 2021-10-13
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great for spotting/correction I bought this about a month ago and it worked out great. I ended up buying the spray cans since I was using this to help me single out any low-spots before laying down the epoxy primer. 5 cans covers an entire cab pretty well and really helps smooth out any lines or divots.
Date published: 2019-11-21
Rated 2 out of 5 by from stretching primer I purchased a gallon of the premixed etching primer. It looked thinner than water when I stirred it. I used an entire gallon over bare metal and only covered 2 fenders and half my Cab. Coverage is very poor. I will not be purchasing any more of their pre-mixed paint. I have their unmixec urethane primer and it covers very well.
Date published: 2019-01-02
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Questions & Answers

I'm going to order a gallon can of self etching primer what do I need to get to make it sprayable out of my paint gun.

Asked by: Etching primer
The Self Etching primer in reference can be sprayed as is. No reducing is necessary.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2022-07-06

thinking of using tis etch aerosol for bare aluminum AR15 parts. How well does this etch stand up to acetone used for cleaning parts?

Asked by: matmer
This product is not solvent resistant and will be affected by acetone.
Answered by: ZachC
Date published: 2022-05-12

Hi there I used your underhood black low gloss over the top of some black self etch primer by chemtools and the underhood seems to not be curing and is staying soft? Where have I gone wrong ?

Asked by: Justin
You most likely had a reaction between the two products.
Answered by: SeanW
Date published: 2021-07-29

Hello, I'm applying this aerosol to emblems and ask what types of black satin to semi-gloss top coats are recommended that can take the sun. Thank you.

Asked by: Tony
We would recommend The SEM Trim Satin Black Paint Aerosol(10023Z) this is a (DTM) or Direct to Metal paint that requires no primer and is UV protected. This is an OEM matching Satin Black Paint.
Answered by: vince
Date published: 2021-03-04

Can spray enamel be applied over the gray self etching primer?

Asked by: Ted C
Yes but the primer should be allowed to cure according to directions before the paint application.
Answered by: vince
Date published: 2021-01-27

Can the etching primer be sprayed over chrome?

Asked by: papabear1245
It can be applied over chrome but we would suggesting abrading the chrome before applying the primer.
Answered by: MattM
Date published: 2020-06-04

Hi there, I have a project at a marina. I need to acid wash prime and paint 51 electrical pedestals in white. They are aluminum and I cannot spray as DURAM will not allow spray around the Ocean. What products would you recommend for this?

Asked by: Jowen7450
Ihave rusty gmc steel wheels and I want to sand blast them to clean metal and prime and then paint argent silver 
Answered by: Rich
Date published: 2021-04-26

Can the gallon primer be sprayed? If so, do I need to add a hardner to it or can it be sprayed direct out of the can?

Asked by: E_B_
Self Etching Primer can be sprayed as it is directly from the can. Self Etching Primer must be applied directly over clean bare metal.
Answered by: Bob G
Date published: 2020-01-20
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Eastwood Self-Etch Primer Gray for Automotive Car Paint

Starting at$18.99