68 Steel Wheel Semi-Gloss Primer

[Jeff P.]

I just had my 5 wheels Acid Dipped. They will be done this week. I'm planning at least to etch,prime them. I checked the archives but never found what the pros use for a self etch,prime semi gloss black. Any help would be great. Jeff

[Edward J.]

Re: 68 Steel Wheel Seni-Gloss Primer

Jeff, I used a etching primer on my 72 wheels. I Think its a good idea. If your using a spray can, that is the way to go.

[Michael M.]

Re: 68 Steel Wheel Seni-Gloss Primer

Jeff, the best primer I found for bare metal is a product from PPG. It's DP90LF, which is a non sanding epoxy primer. It has the correct semi-gloss black color you are looking for. You mixing ratio is 1:1, one part primer to one part hardener.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 Steel Wheel Seni-Gloss Primer

Thanks,Ed and Mike. Mike, do I Etch with anything or is it self etching.

[Michael M.]

Re: 68 Steel Wheel Seni-Gloss Primer

Jeff, DP90 properties are its a corrosion-resistant primer and a primer/sealer. You can directly apply it to bare metal. Etching primer is not needed but will never hurt if you want the extra step. The ratio is 2:1 not 1:1.

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 Steel Wheel Seni-Gloss Primer

Thank you all,great advise