Epoxy primers help

[mentor70]

Greetings crew!

So I just had my engine compartment and interior bead blasted yesterday and I need to seal it quickly.

Who's got the good epoxy primer product these days?

 

[eldubb440]

several good choices, what brands do your local supplier deal with? BASF, Akzo Nobel, PPG, Dupont?

I prefer Southern Polyurethanes, but I have it shipped

Eastwood sells their own brand, very reasonably priced...... I don't hate it, especially for undersides and hood compartments

 

[340sport]

I've used several and some cheap ones. You get what you pay for, but for your purpose you might be able to go with a cheaper version. Ask you local paint house or supplier. Unfortunately, you can expect to spend a fair amount for even a quart of product. Paint and primers have gone crazy in price.
Two cheaper options would be....
PPG Omni will probably be $100/qt
Enduro prime probably $200/gal

 

[Llamaback]

I have used tons of the eastwood epoxy, it lays down nice but takes forever to flash off. I want to try the SPI stuff on the next project. The eastwood also does not sand well, but has a long recoat window.

 

[eldubb440]

I have used tons of the eastwood epoxy, it lays down nice but takes forever to flash off. I want to try the SPI stuff on the next project. The eastwood also does not sand well, but has a long recoat window.

I use the SPI epoxy for EVERYTHING......it's the only primer on my bench.

 

[jimbosride]

SPI coats well .......$$$ and has to be shipped but worth it

 

[WileERobby]

I've used several and some cheap ones. You get what you pay for, but for your purpose you might be able to go with a cheaper version. Ask you local paint house or supplier. Unfortunately, you can expect to spend a fair amount for even a quart of product. Paint and primers have gone crazy in price.
Two cheaper options would be....
PPG Omni will probably be $100/qt
Enduro prime probably $200/gal

You can get Omni for $50/qt