What Is Self-Etching Primer?
Apply self-etching primer as a base coat. This will give the paint a texture to grip on to. Self-etching primer is a primer that can come in an array of mixtures including a compound mixture that you have to mix yourself. It is also sold as an aerosol mixture, which can be used as simply as spray paint. Self-etching primers can be used on anything from steel or stainless steel, to aluminum, fiberglass or plastic. How Are They Used? Wash and dry your metal before application. Apply primer only to a freshly cleaned surface. Most of the time self-etching primer is primarily intended for unprimed metals. Self-etching primer is a lacquer paint mixed with sulfuric acid. Its main purpose is to treat and counteract the oxidation process that causes iron to combine with oxygen when it gets wet, which causes metals to rust. Acid Paint Primer? Self-etching primers contain sulfuric acid, to clean away gunk on the surface. For this reason, self-etching primers are not recommended over clear coat fi
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