Primers For Every Project!
 
A common request that we receive is "I need some primer". This may seem like a simple enough request, but there are many types of primers available for different tasks. Understanding what a primer is and what each primer is used for will allow you to make an educated decision into the best product for your project.
 
Epoxy Primers
Description
Can be applied over
  • Can be used as a primer or sealer
  • Excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance
  • Fast Drying & Maintains good color holdout
  • Sandable - 2-3 days
  • Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Fiberglass
  • Body fillers
  • Existing finishes
Eastwood Epoxy Primer Quart - Buy Now!
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Urethane Primers
Description
Can be applied over
  • Designed for overall jobs
  • excellent color holdout for all top coats
  • Sandable - Light Filling
  • Bare metal
  • Body fillers
  • Existing finishes
Eastwood 2K Urethane Primer - Buy Now!   Technical Data Sheet
High-Build Primers
Description
Can be applied over
  • As a primer it prevents bleed-through of fillers
  • As a surfacer fills minor pits
  • Excellent adhesion with very high fill capability
  • Compatible with most top coat system
  • Sandable - Great for filling and block sanding
  • Properly prepared steel
  • Aluminum
  • Fiberglass
  • Existing finishes
Evercoat Slick Sand - Buy Now!
USC High Build Primer Surfacer - Buy Now!
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Evercoat High Build Aerosol Primer - Buy Now!
Self-Etching Primers
Description
Can be applied over
  • Etches and primes bare, rust-free metal
  • Excellent adhesion top coats
  • Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Galvanized steel
Eastwood Gray Self-Etching Primer - Buy Now! Eastwood Black Self-Etching Primer - Buy Now!
Eastwood Rust Encapsulator Rusty Metal Primer
Description
Can be applied over
  • Encapsulates rust & primes in one step
  • Minimal prep - remove loose rust & degrease
  • Can be used under or over body fillers
  • Compatible with most top coats
  • Rusty Steel
  • Existing Finishes
  • Body Fillers
Eastwood Rust Encapsulator - Buy Now!  
Weldable Primers
Description
Can be applied over
  • Long-lasting protection from rust
  • Eliminate corrosion that forms between welded substrates
  • Provides superior conductive properties
  • Not to be used as a primer to be painted over
  • Steel
Bloxide - Weld Primer - Buy Now!
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Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black Primer
Description
Can be applied over
  • Promotes better adhesion
  • Provides more durability for top coat
  • Use with Eastwood Chassis Black & Extreme Chassis Black
  • Properly prepared bare metal
Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black Primer - Buy Now!  
SEM Sand Free Plastic Primer
Description
Can be applied over
  • Slightly softens plastic surfaces for enhanced adhesion of the vinyl dye
  • Hard plastic surfaces
SEM Sand Free Primer - Buy Now!