Do they still make red oxide high build primer?

[ChevyRacefan]

Because of the vehicles theme, and the time period it would have been IF, it was a thing of that era.

I plan on going to metal, etch prime, sealer, then high build, but rather the 70'80's red oxide color.
Or am I stuck trying to tint the standard gray primer to look somewhat like it.

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

Because of the vehicles theme, and the time period it would have been IF, it was a thing of that era.

I plan on going to metal, etch prime, sealer, then high build, but rather the 70'80's red oxide color.
Or am I stuck trying to tint the standard gray primer to look somewhat like it.

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

Because of the vehicles theme, and the time period it would have been IF, it was a thing of that era.

I plan on going to metal, etch prime, sealer, then high build, but rather the 70'80's red oxide color.
Or am I stuck trying to tint the standard gray primer to look somewhat like it.

[theastronaut]

SPI epoxy comes in red oxide color and goes straight over metal without the need for etch primer or any other sealer. You can mix it and let it sit overnight and it'll thicken and work almost like a high build primer. If you reduce it 50% it works as sealer before spraying paint. It's the best single product I've seen in my 15 years of bodywork.

[ChevyRacefan]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

SPI epoxy comes in red oxide color and goes straight over metal without the need for etch primer or any other sealer. You can mix it and let it sit overnight and it'll thicken and work almost like a high build primer. If you reduce it 50% it works as sealer before spraying paint. It's the best single product I've seen in my 15 years of bodywork.

Thanks but no thanks. And I will leave it at that, as I don't want or need the SPI fan bois , getting offended

[64chevmn]

SPI red primer works well!

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

Thanks but no thanks. And I will leave it at that, as I don't want or need the SPI fan bois , getting offended

If you had a problem with SPI you should call and talk to the owner, he’ll make it right.

[ChevyRacefan]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

If you had a problem with SPI you should call and talk to the owner, he’ll make it right.

Again. I will just say ,thanks, but no thanks.
I know what the painter was told by the owner, and as seen as that painter has won more than a few top awards for his work.
Ya, I will just move on. and skip that option .

[nsb29]

Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

Again. I will just say ,thanks, but no thanks.
I know what the painter was told by the owner, and as seen as that painter has won more than a few top awards for his work.
Ya, I will just move on. and skip that option .

I used PPG primer at 500 and something dollars a gallon for years but SPI is a better product and a better price. if you have a complaint enlighten us anybody can be a jerk

[Foot Stomper]

Originally Posted by ChevyRacefan

Again. I will just say ,thanks, but no thanks.
I know what the painter was told by the owner, and as seen as that painter has won more than a few top awards for his work.
Ya, I will just move on. and skip that option .

Agreed 100% ChevyRacefan! I rarely come back here because it's all about selling SPI as the cure all... next thing you know, some hack will start espousing the virtues of Feather Fill spray filler as a perfect HB primer citing many awards and accolades... (unproven awards and accolades BTW)

I don't know if I can help with your request for red oxide primer, but Rustoleum Industrial Coatings have some ... I don't know if it's what you're looking for but it might be worth a look. Beware it is a primer and will chalk over time as it's designed to be top coated.

Good luck with your project!

[ChevyRacefan]

Why is it when a person clearly states he/she has no interest in using that brand, every post is non stop about nothing other than it.
This thread is a waste of time.

[theastronaut]

It is a waste of time to use etch primer and other outdated materials when epoxy exists.

You could use PPG dplf epoxy, it comes in red oxide color and you won’t need etch primer to use it. It’s also thin, doesn’t cover very well, doesn’t build enough to fill anything, has zero uv resistance, isn't sandable, and costs 3x more than SPI per sprayable gallon.

If your painter is recommending etch primer and old school lacquer(?) red oxide over modern epoxy then I’d be looking for a new painter. It’s possibly to win awards with outdated materials but the durability isn’t there.

[ChevyRacefan]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

It is a waste of time to use etch primer and other outdated materials when epoxy exists.

You could use PPG dplf epoxy, it comes in red oxide color and you won’t need etch primer to use it. It’s also thin, doesn’t cover very well, doesn’t build enough to fill anything, has zero uv resistance, isn't sandable, and costs 3x more than SPI per sprayable gallon.

If your painter is recommending etch primer and old school lacquer(?) red oxide over modern epoxy then I’d be looking for a new painter. It’s possibly to win awards with outdated materials but the durability isn’t there.

Some things can't be used, because of the era of the Item/theme.
Stated this in the 1st post.

[Jrainman]

The closest oxide primer you are going to get from the 40s to the 70s era is made By GSI coatings and also goes by the name know by the military restore guys Gillespie coatings , I think its there 90 series coating you can check out the specs on there website , and they are very good and durable coating at reasonable costs but of course they will not have lead and chrome in the specs as the original oxide primers of the 40s - 70s . I have never used there Oxcide primers but I use many other of there paints and they are very good.