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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 |
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.
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 | 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 |
Corrosion-Inhibiting Primers for Metal
These 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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| Container Net Weight, oz. | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Each | |
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| 12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Green | 6 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Yellow | 6 | 000000000 | 00000 |
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| 12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Green | 6 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | Solvent Based | 10 | 48 | 10 sq. ft. @ 1 mil | 350° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Yellow | 6 | 000000000 | 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.
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. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.
Epoxy primers have excellent abrasion resistance. Apply with a brush or roller. 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 |
Self-Healing Primers for Metal
Extend the life of your paint and coatings on damage-prone metal surfaces. When scratched or worn, these primers release small capsules of uncured primer to provide continued corrosion resistance. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer. The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
Primers cannot be sold to the listed regions due to regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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| Container Size, gal. | Composition | Touch, hrs. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Application Time After Mixing, min. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
| 1 | Solvent Based | 8 | 14 | 200 sq. ft. @ 5 mil | 180 | 100° | Solvent Based, Water Based | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel | Gray | CT, DE, MD, NY, RI, UT, CA, CO, MI | 000000 | 0000000 |
Low-Odor Primers for Metal
Use these 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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| Size, gal. | Type | Composition | Touch, min. | Overall, hrs. | Approx. Coverage @ Thick. | Max. Temp., °F | For Topcoat Composition | For Use On | Color | Each | |
| 1 | Can | Water Based | 30 | 2 | 215 sq. ft. @ 2 mil | 350° | Water Based | Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron, Galvanized Steel, Masonry, Concrete | Gray | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Primers for Threadlockers, Retaining Compounds, and Acrylic Adhesives
To speed cure time on coated fasteners, aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium, apply these primers before using threadlocker or retaining compound. They also work with no-mix acrylic adhesives.
Primers in brush-top bottles also include a spray head for easy dispensing.
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| Mfr. Model No. | Size | Net Weight | Type | Drying Time | Consistency | Viscosity, cP | Color | Environment | Each | |
Loctite® Primers | ||||||||||
| 7088 | __ | 0.59 oz. | Stick | Instant | Paste | Not Rated | Turquoise | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 7090 | 1 fl. oz. | __ | Bottle | Instant | Thin Liquid | 20 | Blue | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7471 | 1.75 fl. oz. | __ | Brush-Top Bottle, Spray Bottle | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 2 | Amber | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 7471 | __ | 4.5 oz. | Aerosol Can | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 2 | Amber | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 7471 | 1 gal. | __ | Can | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 2 | Amber | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 7649 | __ | 0.88 oz. | Aerosol Can | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 2 | Green | Food Industry | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7649 | 1.75 fl. oz. | __ | Brush-Top Bottle, Spray Bottle | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 2 | Green | Food Industry | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7649 | __ | 4.5 oz. | Aerosol Can | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 2 | Green | Food Industry | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7649 | 1 gal. | __ | Can | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 2 | Green | Food Industry | 0000000 | 000000 |
Vibra-Tite Primers | ||||||||||
| 611 | 8 fl. oz. | __ | Spray Bottle | 30 sec. | Thin Liquid | 3 | Green | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Primers | ||||||||||
| __ | __ | 4.25 oz. | Aerosol Can | 1 min. | Thin Liquid | Not Rated | Green | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Primers for Instant-Bond Adhesives
Improve instant-bond adhesive performance on hard-to-bond slippery plastics. These primers cannot be sold to the regions listed because they exceed local regulatory limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Primers in brush-top bottles also include a spray head for easy dispensing.
Certificates with a traceable lot number and product shelf life are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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| Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Drying Time, sec. | Consistency | Viscosity, cP | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Loctite® Primers | |||||||||
| 7701 | 1.75 | Brush-Top Bottle, Spray Bottle | 30 | Thin Liquid | 1 | Clear | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 770 | 1.75 | Brush-Top Bottle, Spray Bottle | 30 | Thin Liquid | 1 | White | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 770 | 16 | Can | 30 | Thin Liquid | 1 | White | Los Angeles County, CA, Orange County, CA, Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA | 00000000 | 00000 |
Sealant Primers
Prepare joints and surfaces to ensure proper sealant adhesion.
3M P592 primer cannot be sold to the listed regions due to volatile organic compound regulations.
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| Mfr. Model No. | Size | Type | Drying Time | Color | For Use On | Each | |
3M Primers | |||||||
| P591 | 8.5 fl. oz. | Bottle | 15 min. | Black | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Acrylic Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC Plastic, Concrete, Glass, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, Fiberglass, Wood, Iron, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| P592 | 8.5 fl. oz. | Bottle | 15 min. | Clear | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Dow Corning Primers | |||||||
| P5200 | 12 fl. oz. | Bottle | 2 hrs. | Clear | Stainless Steel, Steel, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC Plastic, Glass, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, EPDM Rubber, SBR Rubber, Ceramic, Masonry, Wood, Iron, Silicone Rubber, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| PR-1200 | 16 fl. oz. | Bottle | 2 hrs. | Red | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Titanium, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, PVC Plastic, Glass, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, EPDM Rubber, SBR Rubber, Ceramic, Masonry, Wood, Iron, Silicone Rubber, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| PR-1205 | 12.3 fl. oz. | Bottle | 2 hrs. | Yellow | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Cast Iron, Galvanized Steel, ABS Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polystyrene Plastic, PVC Plastic, CPVC Plastic, PETG Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, Ceramic, Iron, Galvanized Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Sika Primers | |||||||
| 207 | 3.4 fl. oz. | Bottle | 10 min. | Black | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel, Galvanized Steel, Acrylic Plastic, PVC Plastic, Glass, Fiberglass, Ceramic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Thin Film and Label Application Primers
Spray these primers onto a mounting surface to quickly and smoothly apply signs, labels, and protective films. These primers float adhesive-backed sheets above a surface until you press them down, giving you time to position the sheet and remove any wrinkles. Since the sheet doesn’t stick right away, you can apply large sheets without needing a second pair of hands. These primers also work with non-adhesive films. Even in hot or cold temperatures, your sheet will stay put.
Clean the mounting surface with primer before applying a film, so no residue is trapped underneath. Use a smoothing tool (sold separately) to squeeze out air bubbles and excess fluid. Drying time depends on application—most decals and films will dry within 90 seconds, but 3D printer sheets should dry for 24 hours before printing.