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    Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Paint Primers.
    Prepare metal, wood, and concrete for paint. Paint primers adhere to underlying surfaces to create a base layer that bonds well with paint for a long-lasting finish. They come in an aerosol can, so they’re good for quick jobs and touch-ups.
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    Aerosol Can—Alkyd
    12Solvent Based1224 hr.15 ft² @ 1 mil200Solvent BasedSteel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodGray00000000000000000
    12Solvent Based1560 min.20 ft² @ 1 mil150Solvent BasedSteel, Iron, Masonry, Concrete, WoodGray0000000000000000
     

    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 SteelGray00000000000000
     

    Weld Through Paint Primers for Metal

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

    Aerosol

    Can—Epoxy

    Can—Alkyd

    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.
    Can—Apply paint primers in a can with a brush or sprayer.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Product labeling requirements restrict sales to the listed areas.
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    Aerosol Can—Epoxy
    12 1/2Solvent Based1524Not Rated250Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Steel, IronGrayOutside United States0000000000000
     
    Can—Alkyd
    1Solvent Based454455 ft² @ 2 mil120Solvent Based, Water BasedSteel, IronGrayLos Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA000000000000
     

    Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Paint Primers for Metal.
    Add long-term corrosion protection to uncoated or rusty metal surfaces. These paint primers prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
    Acrylic Plastic—Acrylic plastic paint primers are available in two colors. Choose gray primer for light-colored topcoats; red for dark topcoats.
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    Can—Acrylic Plastic
    1Water Based304372 ft² @ 2 mil200Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized SteelGray000000000000
     

    Filling Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Filling Paint Primers.
    These paint primers fill surface cracks and are sandable for a smooth basecoat. Use them to prepare your surface to extend the life of paint and coatings. Choose gray for light-color topcoats; red for medium-color topcoats; and black for dark topcoats.
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    Aerosol Can—Acrylic Plastic
    11Solvent Based306012 ft² @ 1 mil200Solvent BasedSteel, Iron, Composite, Fiberglass, WoodGray0000000000000600000000000000
     

    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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    Can—Epoxy
    1Solvent Based448250 ft² @ 10 mil2250Solvent BasedSteel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized SteelGray00000000000000
     

    Low-Odor Paint Primers for Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Low-Odor Paint Primers for Metal.
    Use these paint primers on metal surfaces in enclosed occupied areas, such as hospitals, schools, and offices. They have excellent resistance to moisture and corrosion and bond well to metal to extend the life of paint and coatings. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
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    Can—Acrylic Plastic
    1Water Based302215 ft² @ 2 mil350Water BasedAluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, ConcreteGray00000000000000
     

    Stain-Resistant Paint Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paint Primers. Stain-Resistant Paint Primers, Can—Acrylic Plastic.

    Can—Acrylic Plastic

    Cover stains from smoke, water, and ink to prevent them from bleeding through your topcoat, extending the life of paint and coatings.
    Acrylic Plastic—Acrylic plastic paint primer can be applied directly to metal. It resists corrosion, mold, and mildew. Apply with a brush, pad, roller, or sprayer.
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    Can—Acrylic Plastic
    1Water Based307300 ft² @ 2 mil90Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Plastic, Composite, Fiberglass, Concrete, DrywallGray000000000000
     

    Protective Coating Primers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective 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.
    Epoxy—Epoxy primers are good general purpose primers for most metal.
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    16BagSolvent Based202060 ft² @ 2 mil40040 to 75Solvent BasedAluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Wood, Iron, NickelGray00000000000000
     

    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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    Can—Epoxy
    1Water Based37425 ft² @ 2 mil9085Solvent Based, Water BasedAluminum, Ceramic, ConcreteGray0000000000000
     

    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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    Can—Epoxy
    1Solvent Based6012270 ft² @ 4 mil4160Solvent BasedAluminum, Steel, IronGrayLos Angeles County, CA; Orange County, CA; Riverside County, CA; San Bernardino County, CA00000000000000
     
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