What is UPOL primer?
PREMIUM AEROSOLS A primer with ultra high build filling properties for a very smooth surface prior to application of the topcoat. Ideal for spot repairs on fully cured paint, polyester body fillers, GRP and prepared steel.
How do you mix UPOL high build primer?
Mix 4:1 for a primer filler, 4:1:1 for a primer surfacer or 4:1:2 for a primer sealer.
- Use for spot repair and large panels.
- Excellent build and surface leveling properties.
- Easy to sand wet or dry.
- Can be applied direct to metal, over most plastics and over unsanded E-coat, aluminum* and galvanized*
Is UPOL primer any good?
5.0 out of 5 stars First time user, will not use another brand! Awesome primer for the price! Very high build easy to sand but needs a day or more to cure “air dry” direct to metal adhesion worked very well. 2.5 parts reducer made an excellent sealer.
What pressure do you spray high build primer?
Tip is a 2.0 tip and correct, that is how I measured the pressure. Tech sheet calls for 1.7-2.0 tip size. Tip is a 2.0 tip and correct, that is how I measured the pressure.
Is epoxy primer better than regular primer?
Epoxy primers have excellent adhesion properties and will stick to bare metal, paints, primers and fillers. This means you can hit an area with epoxy primer that’s been sanded down to bare metal, repaired with body filler, and then feathered into the original paint.
Are UPOL products any good?
UPOL seems to be better than the common clear available at hardware store, but it isn’t anywhere near as good as a 2k like many seem to state. It stays somewhat soft and scratch-able. I used this as a way to restore several composite headlights and my results were not as desired.
What size tip should I use to spray primer?
First, examine the coating that will be sprayed. Heavier coatings will require a larger orifice size than lighter ones. For example, primers are usually thicker than the accompanying paint so you should use a 1.7 or 1.8 mm tip to prime most surfaces.
Which is better etch primer or epoxy primer?
With epoxy, you can lay it over just about anything, body work, sanded paint, metal and you’re going to be fine. With Self-Etch, if put it over different layers of paint, if put on too wet, it’s going to lift because Self-Etching primer has acid in it. Be aware of this. Epoxy can be more expensive, but then again….