Work faster—spray this Self-Etching Primer on bare metal to etch and prime in one easy step.
Adheres to aluminum, steel, stainless and galvanized
16-oz. aerosol etching primer in gray
Also available in black
Use our Rust Dissolver to remove light rust first (#16037)
Metal-etching primer’s true acid-etching formulation sticks to virtually any clean, bare, rust-free metal. This lacquer-based, self-etching primer enhances the adhesion and durability of most non-epoxy top coats.
Warranty
90 Day
FAQs
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.
In the Box
Contents
Contains 16 ounces net weight. Covers about 10 sq ft. Lacquer based. Withstands up to 170 degrees F.
Guides & Accessories
Safety Information
Work in a well ventilated area. A Respirator like our Professional Respirator (34029) is recommended when using this product.
Application Tips
Self Etching Primer etches & primes in 1 step for superior adhesion. Can be used on steel, stainless, aluminum, or scuffed galvanized surfaces. For best results, clean surface to be painted with PRE Painting Prep (10041 Z) or Metal Wash (10120). 1 Aerosol covers about 10 sq ft. Max Temp 180 F. Lacquer based. Goes on thin & can be used with any additional primer or topcoat. For best results, topcoat before 24 hrs. After 24 hrs, surface must be scuffed. Exercise care when using this product over enamel finishes as lifting may occur. Shake can for at least 2 mins before spraying. Work in a well ventilated area.
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pat A from
Handy!If you only use this for treating small areas the rattle can is handy!
Date published: 2023-06-12
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dltalfa from
Great auto primerGreat primer. Sprays well, dries quickly and sands easily. Make sure you shake it well, according to instructions.
Date published: 2023-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kevin from
Excellent!Excellent product. Sprays easily. Covers well & dries quickly.
Date published: 2023-02-28
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Craig Z from
Great coverageThis is the best metal primer I have ever used. It coats metal parts completely with great adhesion and coverage.
Date published: 2023-02-23
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chuck from
Good productUsed self etching primer on aluminum that was scuffed and wiped down with Pre. Spray was consistent and covered well before top coated.
Date published: 2022-09-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Timber from
Self Etch PrimerGreat stuff. Highly recommend this primer. Great for spot priming.
Date published: 2022-03-28
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JoeF from
Used tons of it, works greatUsed tons of this stuff on my 69 Camaro restomod project and it works great. My go-to initial coating on all freshly cleaned and bare metal surfaces
Date published: 2022-02-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian Biehl from
Aerosol Etch Primer For The Small JobEasy to use long lasting aerosol. This product was great and had a large coverage range. Great for the smaller jobs that need instant coverage.
I usually do not use Self etch.
I use an epoxy Primer usually 2K to get best results
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-09-20
Will this etching primer adhere to chrome?
Asked by: Bigtrouble1791
No
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-09-14
Can it be used directly on chrome
Asked by: Champ
The Chrome has to be Scuffed heavily for adheason
Difficult to paint over Chrome andhav eit stick.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-08-02
Do you have a product that will protect the inside of an automotive gas tank against rust?
Asked by: Raltbobb
ITEM # GAS TANK SEALER KITS 10165Z BRAND: EASTWOOD
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-06-27
I've been using this primer to prepare my vehicle for painting. Is this compatible with urethane paint? If not what spray primer should I be using?
Asked by: UncleBuck
Yes it is usually used first and then use Eastwood Urethane primer surface
Check out the OptiFlow system.
Eastwood Epoxy Primer then topped with the Eastwood Urethane Primer Surfacer
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-03-28
How to paint new alu heads ?
Asked by: Bear
We do not recommend using this primer for engine applications. We would recommend using our 2K Engine Primer and then top coating with our 2K Engine Paint.
https://www.eastwood.com/2k-aerospray-high-temp-engine-primer-gray.html
Answered by: ZachC
Date published: 2022-06-27
Can the self etch primer be used with your 12512 extension and nozzle? Trying to paint inside a frame rail after welding boxing plates, clean bare steel.
Asked by: jetexpress6_7
This aerosol/ product can not be used with the extension hose in reference.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2020-04-04
Can tho product be painted over with epoxy?
Asked by: Kaitee
No. Self Etching primer can only go directly to metal. Self Etching primers and Epoxy primers are not compatible- they will react if they come in contact with each other.