Primers
For Every Project!
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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. |
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Epoxy
Primers
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Description
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Can
be applied over
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- Can be used
as a primer or sealer
- Excellent
adhesion and corrosion resistance
- Fast Drying
& Maintains good color holdout
- Sandable
- 2-3 days
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- Steel
- Aluminum
- Fiberglass
- Body fillers
- Existing
finishes
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Urethane
Primers
Description
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Can
be applied over
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- Designed
for overall jobs
- excellent
color holdout for all top coats
- Sandable
- Light Filling
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- Bare metal
- Body fillers
- Existing
finishes
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High-Build
Primers
Description
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Can
be applied over
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- 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
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- Properly
prepared steel
- Aluminum
- Fiberglass
- Existing
finishes
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Self-Etching
Primers
Description
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Can
be applied over
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- Etches and
primes bare, rust-free metal
- Excellent
adhesion top coats
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- Steel
- Aluminum
- Stainless
Steel
- Galvanized
steel
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Eastwood
Rust Encapsulator Rusty Metal Primer
Description
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Can
be applied over
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- 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
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- Rusty Steel
- Existing
Finishes
- Body Fillers
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Weldable
Primers
Description
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Can
be applied over
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- 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
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Eastwood
Extreme Chassis Black Primer
Description
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Can
be applied over
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- Promotes
better adhesion
- Provides
more durability for top coat
- Use with
Eastwood Chassis Black & Extreme Chassis Black
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- Properly
prepared bare metal
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SEM
Sand Free Plastic Primer
Description
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Can
be applied over
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- Slightly
softens plastic surfaces for enhanced adhesion of the vinyl dye
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