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What kind of primer paint do you use and what are the pros & cons.

My 312-8 and C-161 both have some light/medium pitting on the sheet metal. They will be worker tractors, but I want them to look as good as reasonable possible.

So my interest is the best looking, most durable primer and top coat combination.

I've sprayed a lot of lacquer on wood projects and rustoleum and equipment enamel on metal projects over the years

I haven't used much automotive hi-end paint, but I'm not opposed to learning how to apply it.

Are high-build primers any harder to work with? If so, what are some recommended brands?

are some primers more prone to chip, or make the top coat less durable.

 

 

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rmaynard

Best all-around primer is 2-part epoxy. Sticks to everything. Be careful though, some epoxies are miserable to sand. I use a product called DTM Epoxy from TCP Global. Easy to sand and goes on smooth.

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Tankman

I don't prime often. Several coats with Rustoleum Regal Red, rattle cans, hold up well.

 

I leave lots of time between coats.  :)

 

PS. I like the Regal Red and is on my route under $4 a can at Home "Cheapo."

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Mr. 856

In my opinion the primer would depend on what your going over. If it was bare metal id go 2K epoxy to seal it up then maybe a 2K urethane primer then topcoat that. No clear coat on these old girls so skip that. If your going over a painted surface then you can go 2K urethane then topcoat. You could also go with a self etching primer if bare metal. You have a few choices.

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