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Prime Time Never wonder which primer you should use again
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rimers are an unavoidable aspect of working in the collision repair industry, so it’s vital to know how to use them well. The most basic function of a primer is to protect and ensure proper bond to the surface you will be applying paint to, and the primer that will best perform this task depends on many different factors. Educating yourself on what primer is best suited
to your specific needs can go a long way in increasing workflow and improving shop profitability. Using the wrong primer in the wrong way can result in lower quality final products, due to adhesive issues. There are several different primers you will come across in the collision repair industry. In this “how to” series, we will take a look some of the most common primers, when they should be used, and how.
By Justin Jimmo, Technical Representative, Refinish Sales for Consolidated Dealers
Primer Surfacer A primer surfacer is used to provide some filling during a repair. It may be applied over body fillers, or used to rebuild any area of paint where levelling is required.
Used to provide some filling during a repair, primer surfacers can be applied over body fillers or rebuild any area of paint where levelling is involved.
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To properly use a primer surfacer, it will require sanding after its application, before layering on a coat of paint. Generally, this breed of primer is urethane based, and can in some instances be applied directly to metal or plastic.