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    11 Products

    Heavy Duty Epoxy Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Heavy Duty Epoxy Paint Primers for Metal.
    Get the power of a two-part epoxy paint 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.
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    Aerosol Can—Epoxy
    13Solvent Based1528 ft² @ 1 mil210Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Galvanized SteelGray, Tan77525T12000000
     

    Adhesive Primers for Structural Adhesives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Adhesive Primers. Adhesive Primers for Structural Adhesives, Can.

    Can

    Use these adhesive primers with structural epoxies, acrylics, and urethanes to promote bonding to EPDM rubber, polyolefin, and thermoplastic elastomers.
    Cannot Be Sold To—These adhesive primers cannot be sold to the areas listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds). In addition, import regulations restrict sales to Canada.
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    1Can60Thin Liquid10AmberAlexandria, VA; Arlington County, VA; Canada; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Fairfax County, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church, VA; Los Angeles County, CA; Loudoun County, VA; Maine; Manassas Park, VA; Manassas, VA; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Orange County, CA; Pennsylvania; Prince William County, VA; Rhode Island; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA; Stafford County, VA; Utah; Vermont66595A60000000
     

    Low-Odor Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Low-Odor Paint Primers, Can—Epoxy.

    Can—Epoxy

    Use these paint primers in enclosed occupied areas, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. They cover stains and prepare your surface, extending the life of paint and coatings.
    Epoxy—Epoxy paint primer prepares surfaces for epoxy coatings. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts. Apply with a sprayer.
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    1Water Based302345 ft² @ 2 mil2250Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Iron, Masonry, ConcreteWhite7892T50000000
     

    Corrosion-Inhibiting Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Corrosion-Inhibiting Paint Primers for Metal.
    These paint primers stand up to marine exposure and salt spray. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings.
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    Aerosol Can—Epoxy
    12Solvent Based104810 ft² @ 1 mil350Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized SteelGreen77525T132000000677525T134000000
    12Solvent Based104810 ft² @ 1 mil350Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized SteelYellow77525T13100000677525T13300000
     

    Antislip Coating Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Antislip Coating Paint Primers for Metal.
    Use these paint primers on your surface before antislip coatings to maximize longevity. They do not contain grit. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
    Cannot Be Sold To—They cannot be sold to the regions listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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    1Solvent Based6012270 ft² @ 4 mil4160Solvent BasedAluminum, Steel, IronGrayLos Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA6506T670000000
     

    Galvanizing Zinc Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Galvanizing Zinc Paint Primers for Metal.
    A high concentration of zinc gives these paint 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.
    Epoxy—Epoxy paint primers have excellent abrasion resistance. The container size listed is the combined total of the three parts.
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    1Solvent Based448250 ft² @ 10 mil2250Solvent BasedSteel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized SteelGray7829T120000000
     

    Smooth Surface Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Smooth Surface Paint Primers, Can—Epoxy.

    Can—Epoxy

    Increase paint’s ability to bond to hard, smooth surfaces, such as tile and metal.
    Epoxy—Epoxy paint primer is designed for use on floors to improve the longevity of paint and coatings. This low-odor primer can be used in enclosed occupied areas. For indoor use only. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts. Apply with a brush or roller.
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    1Water Based37425 ft² @ 2 mil9085Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Ceramic, ConcreteGray2527N10000000
     

    Weld Through Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Weld Through Paint Primers for Metal, Aerosol Can—Epoxy.

    Aerosol

    Can—Epoxy

    Protect steel and iron parts from corrosion without having to remove the primer before welding them together. Often used on structural steel in demanding environments, these paint primers can be welded through without affecting the weld’s integrity.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Product labeling requirements restrict sales to the listed areas.
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    12 1/2Solvent Based1524Not Rated250Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Steel, IronGrayOutside United States2546N13000000000000
     
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