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Title: polyester primers
Post by: krovel on March 18, 2014, 06:08:16 am
has anyone ever used eastwoods polyester primer? Do you know if it is direct to metal? and do you have to primer it once it is on or can you just place color on top of it and go from there??

I have probably read to much about these, they all seem perfect and I have confused myself.  Is there any specific one that yall like??

thanks,
Kevin


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: krovel on March 20, 2014, 02:35:29 pm
Whoa....not all at once. Don't want to crash the site


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: HowDueYouDue on March 20, 2014, 07:36:35 pm
No I have never used that product.


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: zadd on March 23, 2014, 04:45:23 pm
Generally a poly primer is just a sprayable bondo (body filler ) it's for leveling large areas . I would prime and paint after using it  .


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: cohammer on March 23, 2014, 07:49:40 pm
It is a good product , the only time I tried it worked well to fill small holes and scratches but I only used a couple of thin coats.


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: johnieG on March 23, 2014, 09:39:39 pm
Whoa....not all at once. Don't want to crash the site



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Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: zadd on March 24, 2014, 06:16:41 pm
I mainly use it on fiberglass areas . You will have to check the product your using to know if its direct to metal ... There all different . I use sikkens but it's high dollar compared to most . But none are really that expensive .


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: krovel on March 25, 2014, 07:14:59 pm
Thank you for your replies. It is much appreciated. I apologize to anyone I might have offended by my comments. I'm just a newbie that has to ask dumb questions in order to start asking the the smarter questions.

Again the information is much appreciated.


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: halehouse on March 25, 2014, 08:21:50 pm
There are no dumb questions.


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: zadd on March 26, 2014, 06:02:07 pm
Are you sure you want a poly primer or are you wanting an epoxy primer ?


Title: Re: polyester primers
Post by: krovel on March 26, 2014, 06:30:34 pm
Was wanting polyester primer.  Rust defender by clausen to be exact. It is supposed to be all in one, primer, guide coat, and filler to get panels as smooth as possible.
I am very new to body work and thought it would be more forgiving than just a high build primer. When I apply paint to my last couple of projects the panels Are still a little wavy. I am not sanding them properly. I guess I get into to much of a rush
I know its not a show car but thought since it's not a lot more expensive maybe it would be worth a try.