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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 272 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 272 | I have heard of self-etching primers and epoxy primers. Problem is I dont know the differance. As I strip mine and do the metal work it may be a year or more b4 final paint. Suggestions?
Thanks
Brad | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 219 | I used epoxy primer, in my opinion witch is based on asking alot of question's,epoxy is the better sealer for layed away party's. Then when your ready you just scuff it off/take the shine off it... and your ready to go with your next step.
Good luck with it.
Len
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | 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. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 413 | Self etching primer has an acid additive instead of hardener, that actually bites into the metal.
Both Epoxy and self etching primer offer excellent corrosion protection. The beauty of epoxy is that body filler can be applied over most brands. | | |
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