ZINC PRIMER

If you’re dealing with ferrous metal(s), I recommend our Zinc Primer (ESS-11151). If you’re dealing with non-ferrous metal(s), I recommend any of our standard epoxy-based primers. 

What primer is recommended for my project if I'm working with steel substrate?

If you’re dealing with ferrous metal(s), I recommend our Zinc Primer (ESS-11151). If you’re dealing with non-ferrous metal(s), I recommend any of our standard epoxy-based primers. 

When dealing with any of our primer products, it would be considered poor practice to fully cure the primer basecoat before moving onto your next color.

Our primers require only a partial cure before applying another color and should be removed from the oven once you visually confirm the powder has melted on the part(s) being coated.

If I decide to use a powder coat primer, will I need to fully cure the primer before applying my next color/coat?

When dealing with any of our primer products, it would be considered poor practice to fully cure the primer basecoat before moving onto your next color.

Our primers require only a partial cure before applying another color and should be removed from the oven once you visually confirm the powder has melted on the part(s) being coated.