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EP-PRIME 1000 Epoxy Primer

Two-part, high-build, low-VOC epoxy primer for corrosion protection on metal and as a tie coat and barrier coat on fiberglass hulls.

Description

EP-PRIME 1000 is a two-part, high-build, low-VOC epoxy primer sold as a one-gallon kit. It protects metal surfaces from corrosion and is self-priming on metal. It also works as a tie coat that improves adhesion of any ePaint bottom paint to all hull types, and as a barrier coat that minimizes water absorption to help prevent osmotic blistering on fiberglass.

Key features

  • Surface tolerant and cures at low temperatures
  • Self-priming on metal
  • Tie coat for ePaint bottom paints on all hull types
  • Barrier coat against osmotic blistering on fiberglass
  • Existing antifouling or foul-release coatings must be removed before application
  • Thinned with EP-10

Specifications

Coverage rate (tie coat)310 ft²/gal at 3.5 mils dry per coat
Coverage rate (metal and barrier)240 ft²/gal
ThinnerEP-10
Finishsemi-gloss
Packagingone gallon kit

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