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Heavy Duty Epoxy Primers for Metal
Get the power of a two-part epoxy primer in an easy-to-use aerosol can. These primers have excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. Spray them on uncoated or rusty metal to extend the life of paint and coatings. The two parts are contained in the same can; after activating, epoxy is usable for up to four days.
Primers for Metal
Add long-term corrosion protection to uncoated or rusty metal surfaces. These primers prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Acrylic primers are available in two colors. Choose gray primer for light-colored topcoats; red for dark topcoats.
Polyurethane primers can be applied in environments with high humidity or extreme temperatures. Surface must be visibly dry and free of frost and ice.
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| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch, min. | Overall Dry Time, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Choose a Color | Each | |
| 1 | Water Based | Acrylic | 30 | 4 | 372 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 1 | Solvent Based | Polyurethane | 30 | 4 | 510 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 250° | Solvent Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Silver | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rust-Converting Primers for Metal
These primers convert rust into a layer of protection that prevents new rust from forming. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings.
Apply coatings in a can with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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| Size | Net Weight | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
Cans | |||||||||||
| 8 fl. oz. | __ | Water Based | 30 | 6 | 18 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Red | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 qt. | __ | Water Based | 30 | 6 | 75 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Red | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 gal. | __ | Water Based | 30 | 6 | 300 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Red | 0000000 | 000000 |
Aerosol Cans | |||||||||||
| __ | 10 1/4 oz. | Solvent Based | 20 | 24 | 12 sq. ft. @ 3 mil | 200° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Fiberglass | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Galvanizing Zinc Primers for Metal
A high concentration of zinc gives these primers excellent corrosion resistance for protecting steel—when exposed to moisture and chemicals, the zinc rusts before the underlying steel can. They’re often used with structural steel to prepare the surface for paint while forming a protective layer. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Polyurethane primers can be applied in environments with high humidity. They allow underlying moisture to escape while preventing additional water from getting in. Surface must be visibly dry and free of frost and ice.
Epoxy primers have excellent abrasion resistance. The container size listed is the combined total of the three parts.
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| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Formulation | Touch | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, hrs. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
| 1 | Solvent Based | Polyurethane | 30 min. | 4 | 200 sq. ft. @ 5 mil | __ | 250° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Galvanized Steel, Galvanized Iron | Green | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1 | Solvent Based | Epoxy | 4 hrs. | 48 | 250 sq. ft. @ 10 mil | 2 | 250° | Solvent Based | Steel, Iron, Galvanized Steel, Galvanized Iron | Gray | 0000000 | 000000 |
Powder Coating Primers
Prepare metal surfaces for powder coating. These primers create a base layer that bonds with your top coat to extend the life of your powder coating. Use a powder coating sprayer to apply these primers directly to unpainted metal and cure in an oven.
Zinc/epoxy primers have excellent corrosion resistance, so they’re often used to protect metal that rusts easily, such as steel and cast iron.
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| Net Weight, oz. | Type | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, min. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | Application Temp. Range, °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
Zinc/Epoxy | ||||||||||||
| 16 | Bag | Solvent Based | 20 | 20 | 43 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 400° | 40° to 75° | Solvent Based | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Wood, Iron, Nickel | Black | 00000000 | 000000 |