epoxy primer

2510Paul · Jun 12, 2013

I was reading a note lower about primers, seems epoxy primer is widely used. I have a JD front end I want to prime and paint. Who makes a good epoxy primer and does it come in a spray can or is it a two part material. Sorry, I know so little. In the past I have just use the JD yellow primer but I have not always been happy with he performance. I went and looked at the can and no mention of epoxy. Your help would be appreciated. Paul

Rod (NH) · Jun 12, 2013

I use PPG's OMNI MP170 epoxy primer. I think it's an excellent, reasonably priced bare metal primer for about any topcoat. Yes, it's a two part product so it's not available in a spray can. But it is iso-free. Still not good to breathe but does not require a supplied-air respirator. Try some. I think you will become a convert after you do.

Stephen Newell · Jun 12, 2013

PPG or Dupont make good primers. An epoxy primer is available in a spray can but is frightfully expensive, about 22 dollars a can. The hardener is kept seperate in the can until you twist a lever and it introduces the hardener into the paint.

Ken Combs · Jun 12, 2013

I've used Kirker Epoxy and like it. Somewhat cheaper than the big names but works well for me.

I've bought it here:
http://www.smartshoppersinc.com/kirker/primers.html

I think it was around $120 for a little over 2 sprayable gallons, 1 gal primer, 1 gal activator + a little thinner if needed in your gun.

RandyB(MI) · Jun 12, 2013

I agree with Rod, below, but will add it goes a long way as you just need one coat or two if you aren't quite adept at coverage but a couple quarts would do a complete tractor even dissassembled if you plan your sprayings efficiently.If you need a gallon you are doing something wrong. The MP 170 is the best bang for the buck.

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