Use epoxy primer. It isn't porous so no rust and when you're ready for bodywork you can just start working. Etch primer is fine for things like wheels where you're going to just paint over it but you can't use plastic filler over etch primer.

Simplify your life and just use the epoxy primer. It's good for all applications but etch primer isn't.

Voice of experience here.


Woody
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