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The final step in surface prep—PRE™ Painting Prep, in a long-lasting 1-gallon can
Proper surface preparation is one of the most important factors in helping you achieve a high-quality final finish. Our specially formulated PRE Painting Prep removes dirt, wax, polish, grease, silicone, buffing compound, even road tar, ensuring a clean surface that's ready for final painting or powder-coating.
Removes silicone, wax, polish, grease and dirt
Helps promote paint adhesion
Just apply, then wipe off
1-gallon can
If you're looking for a 50 State Compliant cleaner and degreaser that's available in both bottles and pre-soaked wipes, you need to check out Eastwood PRE GREEN Paint Prep that has no harsh chemicals.
Works better than lacquer thinner that can leave a film behind, possibly compromising paint adhesion. Use to prepare surfaces for all Eastwood paints, including our exhaust manifold paints. On waxed areas, or surfaces that may have silicones, more than one application may be necessary.
PRE Painting Prep is a blend of solvents that may damage plastic, so please test first.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eljsyo from
Clean areaBeen using for years, does a great job of cleaning area to be painted.
Date published: 2025-04-28
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
PrepPrep work great!! blast, afterblast, prep, paint. Great results every time
Date published: 2025-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ryan Shapiro from
It cleans off the gunkIt cleans off residue and all the stuff it needs to.
Date published: 2025-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Donnell from
Clean prep surface before prime or paint.Cleans the surface very well get rid of all contaminants . Prep the surface I was painting smoothly
Date published: 2025-01-07
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lulu from
Excellent product! We highly recommend the Pre Painting Prep Spray.Excellent product by Eastwood! We highly recommend this. It's a must-have if you want the job done right. The product is easy to use and strong. Please make sure you have all the necessary safety gear, including a respirator kit, safety glasses, gloves, etc.
Here is a video of us using the Eastwood Pre Painting Prep, prior to applying the 2K AeroSpray Epoxy Primer by Eastwood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIRGKVD_TaA&list=PLLGWC9iLI0nXrFJ0d7MFsyWA93Tw6POLC&index=7
Date published: 2024-12-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
John from
Great product!Great product and value in this size. Works well in a metal pressurized spray bottle when aerosolizing is needed.
What are the main cleansing ingredients, the foundations so to speak ?? (Lacquer ?, Mineral Spirits ? Amonia ? Some kind of thinner like Naptha ?)
Asked by: Steph
We call it Acetone on steroids. Surface cleaner, spray gun cleaner, etc
Removes silicone, wax, polish, grease and dirt
Helps promote paint adhesion
Easy spray-on, wipe-off application
Available in aerosol, 30-oz., or gallon
Available in a Low-VOC formula for regulated areas
If you're looking for a 50 State Compliant cleaner and degreaser that's available in both bottles and pre-soaked wipes, you need to check out Eastwood PRE GREEN Paint Prep that has no harsh chemicals.
Proper surface preparation is one of the most important factors in helping you achieve a high-quality final finish. Our specially formulated PRE Paint Prep helps you prepare a surface for painting by removing dirt, wax, polish, grease, silicone, buffing compound, even road tar, ensuring a clean surface that's ready for final painting or powder-coating. Auto paint prep gets no easier!
PRE Painting Prep is very easy to use: just spray it on and wipe it off. Works better than lacquer thinner, which can leave a thin residue on the surface that could interfere with paint adhesion.
A "Low-VOC" PRE Painting Prep Formula, #11949Z, is available for shipment to California.
Not for sale or use in California. Eastwood Paints are formulated to meet National Rule VOC regulations, check with your local and state guidelines as some areas may have stricter regulations than others.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2025-04-07
My Chevelle chassis. I plan to strip to bare metal, wipe down with POR 15 metal Prep, followed by Eastwood pre painting prep, then coat with Eastwood rust encapsulator and finally coat it with Eastwood Chassis Black. Is this a proper way to do it?
Asked by: Wzimme
Absolutely
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2025-04-07
can you order on line and pickup in store.
If you purchase product in store do you get the same discounts that you get on line.
Asked by: James
You can call in and insure there is inventory at the store and then come in to purchase. call in as discounts always change.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2025-04-07
Can this be use over fiberglass and plastic body parts before applying your clear coat product?
Asked by: John
10041 PRE PAINTING PREP BRAND: EASTWOOD
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2024-07-18
Will this product work effectively if there's still some patchy paint and primer on my trailer frame? I went over the entire frame with a wire wheel but only ground to bare metal where necessary to remove rust.
Asked by: Lego J
Its possible this could harm the existing products down. We would have no way of knowing without knowing what type of existing finish/products were down. be sure to test a small area first.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2025-04-07
What type of spray bottle can be used with Pre?
Asked by: Scott
We recommend using a non-aerosol sprayer such as this: https://www.eastwood.com/titan-tools-spot-spray-non-aerosol-sprayer-19419.html
Answered by: Nick BC
Date published: 2025-04-07
Can I use this to clean powdercoated material without damaging the finish?
Asked by: Paul S
Yes as long as the powder has been cured properly and is fully cured.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2025-04-07
Do you use this before you paint a dash
Asked by: Quance
If this is a metal dash this would be fine. If applying paint to a plastic dash then a safer cleaner needs to be used such as this: https://www.eastwood.com/sem-xxx-universal-surface-cleaner.html
