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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Morgan Hill, CA
I saw your post last night. I was going to let Ax answer.
The real answer depends on what you're doing. The thing to be careful of is to make sure that whatever you put on as a primer is compatible with the paint that you plan to put on later. It also depends on what you are shooting the primer on...is it on bare metal.
If you are shooting it onto bare metal, you should consider an epoxy Direct To Metal (DTM) primer. Some are self etching, so they contain chemicals to oxidize the metal so that the primer will adhere. Some are not self etching, and rely on you prepping the metal ahead of time. The best thing that you can do is to buy your products from an automotive paint store....ask the guys there to help you select a primer that is high build, sandable, and compatible with whatever paint you intend to buy.
Dan
The real answer depends on what you're doing. The thing to be careful of is to make sure that whatever you put on as a primer is compatible with the paint that you plan to put on later. It also depends on what you are shooting the primer on...is it on bare metal.
If you are shooting it onto bare metal, you should consider an epoxy Direct To Metal (DTM) primer. Some are self etching, so they contain chemicals to oxidize the metal so that the primer will adhere. Some are not self etching, and rely on you prepping the metal ahead of time. The best thing that you can do is to buy your products from an automotive paint store....ask the guys there to help you select a primer that is high build, sandable, and compatible with whatever paint you intend to buy.
Dan
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From: Acworth, GA
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I used Advantage high build primer and activator. This stuff is great, about 80 bucks a gallon, but well worth it. This primer builds up so high that if you nick or gouge the primer, you have to either sand back down or fill with glazing putty.
Spray it on and let it sit over night before sanding. Can be sprayed directly to metal. I did use an etching primer, but it can be done.
#325 High Build DTM Primer Filler | Advantage Refinish Products
You can mix it several ways
Spray it on and let it sit over night before sanding. Can be sprayed directly to metal. I did use an etching primer, but it can be done.
#325 High Build DTM Primer Filler | Advantage Refinish Products
You can mix it several ways
- regular build primer filler - 4:1:1
- Primer Sealer - 4:1:2
- High Build Primer Filler - 4:!
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From: Acworth, GA
I can honestly tell you that they have great products, and absolutely the best customer service in the business, second to none. If you have any questions or issues you can call and talk to the owner, Barry. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. And he will take time out to answer any questions that you might have, even if you do not buy from him. Once you try their product you will be praising them too.
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