Epoxy Primer vs Self Etch Primer for Bare Metal

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2013
  • Bare metal must have epoxy primer, self etching primer, or DTM Direct to metal primer. Primer surfacer should not be applied directly to bare metal. In this video, I will discuss the three primers and let you decide which one you prefer. Paint mixing lids amzn.to/492vVqF Paint cups amzn.to/426C96E
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  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  11 років тому

    One uses reducer and the other one does not. This depends how thick you need the primer to be. If you are spraying a larger area, I would use some reducer so it does not spray out dry. If you are spraying a small spot, you can get by with the mixing ratio without reducer. At the end of this video, I have a link to the technical data sheet explaining the facts about 202. The link may also be in the description. Thanks for watching!

  • @MatthewKrebs_BlackBrave8
    @MatthewKrebs_BlackBrave8 5 років тому

    As I see others saying in the comments, this is the most comprehensive video on primers on youtube. Good job and thank you!!

  • @kutzbill
    @kutzbill 7 років тому +113

    One of my first jobs was to paint big I-beams that had been fabricated for buildings and bridge work. The first day, knowing nothing about paints, I was given an airless and told to paint the metal, which had been blasted. I did it, and at quitting time, the boss said I did a good job, and to be there earlier tomorrow as he had a lot more to paint. When I came in the next day, he asked me did I clean out the airless unit. I said no. He told me that I wasn't to blame as I told him I didn't know anything about paint. We had to replace the hose, but the pump and gun we soaked in lacquer thinner and it cleaned it out very well. He said he woke up about 2 am and thought about it, but figured if I didn't clean it, there was no one to blame but himself.
    I worked for that guy for 13 years, he was a great owner/boss.

    • @carlcampbell6827
      @carlcampbell6827 3 роки тому

      kutzbill - Yea we have all had that experience of waking up in the middle of the night thinking about a mistake made on the job earlier in the day. Did you ever have to crawl up on erected structural steel work to paint?

    • @bishopgarrett306
      @bishopgarrett306 3 роки тому

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    • @grantjesus9703
      @grantjesus9703 3 роки тому

      @Bishop Garrett I would suggest Flixzone. You can find it on google :)

    • @clayhendrix9010
      @clayhendrix9010 3 роки тому

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    • @greysonira4536
      @greysonira4536 3 роки тому

      @Bishop Garrett I use FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)

  • @filitamayo
    @filitamayo 4 роки тому +3

    Great video, you answered alot of my questions. Based on what materials to use over bare metal and body fillers. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  11 років тому

    Thanks for watching and I am glad the videos help.

  • @dandeac1907
    @dandeac1907 8 років тому +39

    You made the most specific video about primers on you tube. Thank you and LIKE from me

    • @CarAddictGarage
      @CarAddictGarage  8 років тому +3

      Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching. I have a full lesson on sanding, priming, blocking, etc you may also find useful at www.collisionblast.com/paint-prep/

  • @metalmonster34
    @metalmonster34 5 років тому +3

    Great video, Donnie. I use DTM for large areas and aerosol self-etch on small things also.

  • @jevchance
    @jevchance 11 років тому

    Glad to see you getting back to the information vids Donnie. This has always been a hot topic, thanks for sharing your expertise on the matter.

  • @VicsGarage71
    @VicsGarage71 3 роки тому

    Short simple and to the point! Great. Gives me the confidence to epoxy prime after dipping my car that I’m documenting on my channel

  • @Eattsie
    @Eattsie 11 років тому

    I agree Im rebuilding a 87 XF Ford Falcon, I had a bit of idea what im doing but these videos are SOOO helpful. Thanks alot

  • @Jeffe46M
    @Jeffe46M 7 років тому

    Thank you for clearing this up for me. Self etching will do fine for what I am using it for.

  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  11 років тому

    Yes, this will change the color. The best advice is to spray several spray out cards to see what effects it has and see which ones you like. Some color chip books also show you what it will look like with different base colors. Ask your paint supplier if they have something like this.

  • @00asaenz
    @00asaenz 10 років тому +1

    I really like your teaching style. Thank you for sharing. I'm newb and getting ready to do my own fender flaring body work.

  • @DILUSI
    @DILUSI 11 років тому

    your videos are great, im grad i came across your feeds, your really friendly & easy to listen to thanks for taking time out to make them.. i have a 68 fast back i need to do body work on and will try to use as much as your teaching to get her there
    ere

  • @yuvegotmale
    @yuvegotmale 3 роки тому

    I have been putting epoxy primer on bare metal for 40 years...mostly PPG DP and then the newer DPLF. I had to learn the hard way, stripped a car to metal and applied lacquer primer surfacer...this was in the 70s. A year later it was flaking off. I like the ability to apply body fillers over it. I guess Iam old school....I have put some DTM product on bare steel but not sure how it will stand the test of time. Tried to locate the Shop Line product...that I think is a off shoot of PPG....cant get it locally....they tried to shove Omni off on me. You did a great job a explaining the the products...

  • @davidgillettuk9638
    @davidgillettuk9638 5 років тому +1

    Thanks, very helpful.
    Unfortunately there are many really pertinent questions asked here but no responses, that's very frustrating.

  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  10 років тому +1

    Yes, you can use DTM on top of filler or metal.

  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  11 років тому

    There are a lot of different paint companies out there. If you want to do something like this I would look over all of the technical data sheets to make sure they are all compatible with each other. At the end of this video, there are two videos that you can click for Shoplines epoxy and self etch technical data sheets.

  • @david929190
    @david929190 8 років тому +5

    I'm attempting my first restoration and this video really helped me chose the first coat of paint on the bare metal!

    • @theperson185
      @theperson185 2 роки тому

      What did you use and how has it held up?

    • @david929190
      @david929190 2 роки тому

      @@theperson185 I parted out the car and scrapped the shell. I suggest watching some Motion Auto or Junkyard Dave videos for what they use when painting. I think you can just use a sealer primer or epoxy primer over bare metal and filler before moving to high build.

    • @theperson185
      @theperson185 2 роки тому

      @@david929190 I'm actually doing over a semi truck frame, so im just doing my research intowhat will stop rust and be durable and resistant to flexing

    • @david929190
      @david929190 2 роки тому

      @@theperson185 See Debos garage heavy duty and his frame re-spray on his cab over. Any decent epoxy primer should be fine.
      if you've blasted the frame. Etch primer would be best used for new metal that is too thin to abbraisevly prep for coating adhesion. In the oil and gas piping world all pipe is blasted to a white finish and then epoxy primed before topcoat. A rusty old frame won't need etch primer as the surface is not smooth.

  • @joaquinrodriguez1355
    @joaquinrodriguez1355 7 років тому +2

    can you apply paint sealant over epoxy primer ? Also i'm kinda confused but after applying paint sealant can you leave it and paint over it?

  • @cozmo5709
    @cozmo5709 5 років тому +2

    Awesome video man and very informative! I am clear coating a bare metal garden bench to keep that industrial look. I have bought 2k clear Matt to finish it off, if I use epoxy primer on the bare metal and then 2k clear over that, will it work nicely?

  • @trinidadhydrographicprinte4389
    @trinidadhydrographicprinte4389 2 роки тому +2

    Great discussion. I would say epoxy primer is better on steel as steel is so reactive. Otherwise etch primer is so much faster and easier to use on all other metals. I only use Sikkens etch wash primer though..

  • @MA-cl7wz
    @MA-cl7wz 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your video, just wondering what kind of primer you use for rust protection ? I have used rust converter on rusted surface, then applied body filler, now I am wondering if I should use Etch/ Acid primer on top of body filler, or I can use Urethane primer as a sealer then apply paint on top of it?
    Appreciate your response on this.
    Thanks

  • @hekdarebel5922
    @hekdarebel5922 7 років тому +1

    can you paint directly over the etching primer. or do I have to apply a surface primer

  • @Godzillah
    @Godzillah 9 років тому

    Hi Donny. Which Size Tip would I need to spray Epoxy primer? I only gotten a 1.4 tips would that work ok.

  • @hanau73
    @hanau73 10 років тому

    Im looking for a primer that will work good with GLUVIT(Marine boat epoxy)...what would you recommend?

  • @kevinkanzler6281
    @kevinkanzler6281 11 років тому

    I asked that question a little bit ago. Didnt get a good answer. This vid realy cleared things up

  • @electricsuncafe
    @electricsuncafe 4 роки тому

    if im building a caravan sort of construction, with spray foam being applied to sheet aluminium, what would be the best way to prime?

  • @bluelinebuild6807
    @bluelinebuild6807 6 років тому +1

    really hoping someone, maybe even Donnie can answer this for me as I cant seem to find anything on my specific situation. I have sanded down the factory paint using 180 grit sandpaper and have taken care of the bondo/bodywork (taking those areas down to bare metal before applying bodyfiller). Small areas throughout the body work have been sanded down to bare metal. I was told by my epoxy primer/sealer manufacturer to reduce the epoxy and spray it as a sealer but It may take me awhile to be able to fully spray those panels due to cold temps here still. So my question is can I use rattle can self etch on those bare metal spots and shoot the epoxy sealer directly over that and the rest of my scuffed original paint or will there be problems?. I keep reading not to shoot epoxy over self etch. Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

  • @sweet1.662
    @sweet1.662 6 років тому +1

    Great video thanks is it ok to put one coat of self 2k etch primer on then a couple of coats of epoxy on top of the self etch both panels I'm prepin have been no blasted back to bare metal I've only ever used self etch in past found it fantastic but I'd like to try epoxy on top of the self etch as a added bonus wat would you recon thanks

  • @Henryb869
    @Henryb869 2 роки тому

    Thanks for breaking it down so perfectly, im a beginner and still have lots to learn, i do have 1 question tho, should the epoxy be sanded before applying surfacer?

  • @INTIREMOBILETIRESHOP
    @INTIREMOBILETIRESHOP 2 роки тому

    Hey Mr Smith. You are a blessing.
    I've learned a lot from you and I'm grateful.
    QQ: I paint just wheels. Curb rash and sometimes whole wheels.
    Is epoxy primer the only primer that I'll ever need?
    And is there a can primer that you'd recommend for quick spot repairs on wheels?
    Happy Easter and thanks in advance.

  • @paulperez509
    @paulperez509 7 років тому +1

    what brand of epoxy primer is good or is it all the same thanks

  • @edwardprete
    @edwardprete 6 років тому

    On a surface that has rusted and been blasted or DA’d how should the metal be handled and cleaned to ensure adhesion of the primer? And what kind of window?

  • @VWPassat_3BG
    @VWPassat_3BG 6 років тому

    Which one you think is the best for Aluminium and which is which is the most resistant heat. Im trying to paint my car engine gearbox and i confused what is the best for last long. Thanks and nice explanation.

  • @shauntucker5145
    @shauntucker5145 5 років тому

    When you say no body work on self etch,. Does that go with primer surfacers as well

  • @_l8075
    @_l8075 8 років тому

    Thank you for the detailed clarification.

  • @jabunchler5178
    @jabunchler5178 6 років тому

    After applying phosphourus to bare metal do I sand the phosphorus off then apply epoxy primer or just apply epoxy over the proposed?

  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  11 років тому +2

    No, it is not recommended to put body filler over DTM. You should apply the body filer to direct metal. The only primer that filler can be applied on top of is epoxy. Thanks for watching.

  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  11 років тому

    Are they using epoxy as a sealer before painting? That will be fine, but if they are applying self etch, then epoxy, then primer surfacer....I don't know that there is a benefit. Unless there is a paint company that recommends that. I know with PPG or Shopline that is not necessary.

  • @carlosvazques3276
    @carlosvazques3276 Рік тому

    Great video!my question is how to prep the proxy for primer o what tipe o primer and when to apply?thanks

  • @wjohnson1161
    @wjohnson1161 5 років тому

    sanded down some indoor hand railing down to the metal, someone told me to use etching primer over other primer because the paint will adhere better on the etching primer, the railing gets used alot on a daily basis. Other people told me it don't make a difference what type of primer, any info would be very helpful

  • @fredcdobbs823
    @fredcdobbs823 6 років тому

    State there's three options: epoxy, self-etching, & DTM. How does the primer-surfacer & sealer apply to priming?

  • @HomemadeAdventure
    @HomemadeAdventure 10 років тому

    Can you tell us a bit more about the DTM primer/sealer? I have a can of it.
    Also, I checked the can and the documentation and there's no window specified. Any reasonable estimates? It says I can sand after 50 minutes, but it may take a few days before I can topcoat.

  • @paulscott9368
    @paulscott9368 5 років тому +1

    Clearly explained. Good video. Thank you!

  • @MrCbell57
    @MrCbell57 6 років тому

    Where can I get those gloves? Very good video. I was needing to learn about epoxy as I'm doing a 56 belair. Thanks

  • @LEO-xo9cz
    @LEO-xo9cz 4 роки тому

    I've made a piece of furniture with Aluminium trim. I just want to protect the edge whilst keeping the colour would one of these work? It's 5mm x 500mm. It's a floor lamp so it won't get much abuse.

  • @aaronfuksa2047
    @aaronfuksa2047 5 років тому

    what about galvanized metal? no oil primer on galvy but perhaps epoxy or etching primer is fine?

  • @extraNaz
    @extraNaz 6 місяців тому +1

    That was a very informative video❤❤thank you

  • @Supanova70
    @Supanova70 5 місяців тому

    say i need to cover a welded seam and use kitty hair. Would the right procudure be scratch 36 or 80 then apply and level kitty hair,Epoxy car, then poly filler skim coat,high build primer? This is for the sail panel welds on a novas qtr panel. Thanks man.

  • @evinx4429
    @evinx4429 6 років тому

    If i cleaned magnesium properly could i use 2k epoxy on it and not worry about it lifting off from escaping gasses getting though the magnesium/ aluminium?

  • @Capachomexico
    @Capachomexico 8 років тому

    Can you wet sand self etch primer if you used it in a circular area of just about one inch long? or just sand it with with no water?

  • @vinnyhoang1279
    @vinnyhoang1279 10 років тому

    What would the simplest method be to respray my e36, I just want a glossy black just like oem.

  • @MR20MR
    @MR20MR 4 роки тому

    Can that self etch primer be sanded before aplying the base coat?

  • @chrissherrill790
    @chrissherrill790 2 роки тому

    I have a small aluminum gun part “back plate of Glock” I can’t get anything to stick … self etch scratches on it… any ideas?

  • @nathanielswan909
    @nathanielswan909 3 роки тому

    Can DTM be used with bare aluminum? I have a water fountain I want to prime and paint the area under the water. Can I use epoxy primer and then use epoxy with some color for a nice effect?

  • @nuclearbum9858
    @nuclearbum9858 9 років тому

    thats where i get confused i have some clean metal spots and black rust spots also...after wax and grease remover what should be done to the bare metal...should it be prepped or just hit it with epoxy

  • @mercedesmaintenance.6339
    @mercedesmaintenance.6339 4 роки тому

    Also can you spray the epoxy just to seal the bare metal, if you aren't able to paint yet?

  • @MrWadewilliams
    @MrWadewilliams 8 років тому

    Good stuff, man. Very helpful. Thank you

  • @millermatic140
    @millermatic140 5 років тому

    Newbie question here...
    I bought 5star #5451 highbuild 2k primer and realized I may hit some metal seeing that prior owner used mystery paint and looks like he hand rolled the paint on haha. I’ve seen the prices of some etching primers and I’ve seen some $20 SEM or Upol aerosal self etching primers. Can I use aerosal self etching primer on exposed metal and then spray my urethane primer? Will it react and mess everything up?

  • @smeckenjacksson7732
    @smeckenjacksson7732 3 роки тому

    Can you put rust converter and then epoxy? Just to be 100% that small rust spots on the chassie is protected

  • @EEZYEEEE
    @EEZYEEEE Місяць тому

    What degreaser do you recommend before using epoxy primer on bare metal that had all of the rust sanded down?

  • @krzybnern619cal
    @krzybnern619cal 11 років тому

    is there any sanding involve when using epoxy primer?

  • @rrbrian222
    @rrbrian222 11 років тому

    Great video Donnie, thanks for the good information. If I use a DTM primer, is it okay to put body filler on top of that, or does the filler still need to be on top of the bare metal?

  • @alaneandreh2370
    @alaneandreh2370 6 років тому

    One question which is better way put epoxy primer first at the metal before put filler or after put the filler and sand it all area repair with plastic filler then put epoxy primer on the filler and metal and after dry put primer ????????

  • @firpofutbol
    @firpofutbol 3 роки тому

    I have a flat sheet of metal that do not need perfection. Can you apply base coat over self etching primer thereby skipping the primer surfacer and the work to get everything perfectly flat?

  • @aaronfuksa2047
    @aaronfuksa2047 5 років тому

    what's a ureathane primer?, I hear it's used on metal also, seals good.

  • @peteshelby21
    @peteshelby21 4 роки тому

    Thanks Donnie. Kept it simple and not confusing that everyone else does

  • @purushaonezeroeight165
    @purushaonezeroeight165 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Very good instructional informative video

  • @MsYouANDREATube
    @MsYouANDREATube 7 років тому

    I saw your video and it was very informative. I am wondering if I can use the epoxy on a collectable loggers hand saw. I am a spray paint artist and received a request to do a cabin and mountain scene and new york skyline on stainless steel. Ive never painted on stainless steel before the dimensions of the 3 saws are 5 foot long 6 in tall in center, 5 inches tall by the handle at the other end 1 1/2 ' tall. That is the biggest one. The smallest one is 29 inches long and 4 inches center. Any kind of direction would be appreciated.

  • @rashpalsingh1029
    @rashpalsingh1029 6 років тому

    I am Restoring a classic Peugeot 404. It’s in the body shop now. Must I go to bare metal on the whole car to get a show car finish?

  • @terrydottin6495
    @terrydottin6495 3 роки тому

    Interesting. Can a spray gun be use to apply this first coat on the metal

  • @refekuk7
    @refekuk7 9 років тому

    I working on a beat up 92 Ford F250, finished body work on the hood and applied epoxy primer. Wouldn't you know it I missed a small ding, can I apply bondo directly over the epoxy? Also I intend to apply a high build primer, how long can the epoxy primer sit before applying the high build primer?

  • @80s90sGuy
    @80s90sGuy 4 роки тому

    This is my method, is this Ok?Sand paint to expose metal,(80grit) Then apply 1k etch primer. Scuff that back, then apply High Build 2k sandable primer. Then sand that ready for paint.... Is this ok?

  • @jz4958
    @jz4958 6 років тому

    So whats the difference between a 2k primer and Epoxy primer? It's a bit of confusion.

  • @72galaxie500car
    @72galaxie500car 10 років тому

    Can i just use rusoleum sanding pimer over bare metal?

  • @simonneve1100
    @simonneve1100 9 років тому +2

    hey there
    i just cant understand why its not possible to apply body filler to etch primer? what happens when you do?
    is it just a question of "bad adhesion" or dose it react somehow with the etch primer? cos to me it sounds even worse to apply filler direct to metal since its a poros material and simply the moisture in the air would get trapped under the filler as well... in my mind you need to apply something that chemicaly merges with the metal ( like acid helps etch primer do ) or something that transports ANY moisture to the surface or otherwise away from the metal.
    good vids by the way this is not critic just woundering

  • @RustyGlovebox
    @RustyGlovebox 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video, really helped me make my choice

  • @njturbo
    @njturbo 11 років тому

    you mention the 72 hr window . If I use this to prevent rust on bare metal , do I just need to lightly scuff the panel to work on top of epoxy at a later date ?
    great video answered a lot of questions I had asked in the past.

  • @JiroProject
    @JiroProject 2 роки тому

    I'm putting filler on self etch primer, should I be okay?

  • @19rocket53
    @19rocket53 10 років тому +1

    I sand my hood down to bare metal, and I did some body filler work on it directly to metal. Now , do I need to use self etching primer and also a top coat of other top primer.? I cant find poxy prime around the area where I live. Thanks! Great video

  • @clashofclams19
    @clashofclams19 4 роки тому

    This guy knows his shit! I remember a few lessons learned the hard way with etch prime lol

  • @liambyrne591
    @liambyrne591 5 років тому

    What is the difference between etched primer and self etching primer?

  • @showmethedammovie
    @showmethedammovie 11 років тому

    How much does it take to do let's say a mustang Hood?
    Wish I saw this video to your go to explain everything to me.

  • @TheBaccaClench
    @TheBaccaClench 6 років тому

    Can bondo be used above DTM primer?

  • @5BobbyDavis
    @5BobbyDavis 6 років тому

    I do appreciate your video,easy to understand.

  • @Kurtis570
    @Kurtis570 11 років тому

    I'm still confused though. Is epoxy ONLY for bare metal? I was taught that epoxy goes over the bodywork but under the high-build primer. Also, can't you shoot the epoxy over regular primer as well? I have been doing my car in one small section at a time and occasionally use rattle can primer to cover the small area I'm working, then when I'm done with that section entirely, i shoot the epoxy PPG primer.

  • @Wondergirl52
    @Wondergirl52 9 років тому +1

    I have slivers of bare metal that need to etch primed that are enclosed by sanded basecoat. Can I get etch overspray onto the sanded basecoat without negative effects? If not, how would I go about prepping these areas?

  • @brianfrancis2862
    @brianfrancis2862 3 роки тому

    will epoxy primer go over old prime that been sanded

  • @AlchemistLair
    @AlchemistLair 11 років тому +1

    Good info Donnie!! Thanks for posting!!

  • @themountainraven
    @themountainraven 10 років тому +4

    your explanations are pretty thorough, I feel I could do a proper job with the info you have. thanks.

  • @CarAddictGarage
    @CarAddictGarage  11 років тому

    No, I have not used there primers. There have been some people tell me that they like it.

  • @showmethedammovie
    @showmethedammovie 11 років тому

    Jp202 has 2 different mix ratios. Second 1 has 3 ingredients. What does it mean?

  • @19rocket53
    @19rocket53 10 років тому

    Or can I use DTM primer on top of the filler?

  • @filthyphill100
    @filthyphill100 11 років тому

    I will be painting my car with Glasurit paint in Acrylic.The color is blue/green with pearl.I have been told if I change my base coat color it can highlight the finished color.Can anyone HELP with what to use on my base coat?

  • @myoneblackfriend3151
    @myoneblackfriend3151 Місяць тому

    This is the video I needed to see. Thank you.

  • @jamesmacneil1609
    @jamesmacneil1609 6 років тому +1

    Think the best videos on UA-cam. Excellent Thank you.

  • @menosabe
    @menosabe 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, OSHA says paint cabinets have to be self closing.

  • @Choober65
    @Choober65 Рік тому

    I use cold galv, etch primer, epoxy (2 coats) filler primer then base finally 2K clear. Ive never seen a panel rust after that, even after exposure to sea water.

  • @turbocobra
    @turbocobra 11 років тому +1

    Thanks for clearing up this confusing topic!