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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Navigate this How-To Guide<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- \n
\n- Why do you need to use primer?<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to apply primer<\/a><\/li>\n
- What RAPTOR primer to use<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tips & Tricks<\/a><\/li>\n
- How-To video guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
Priming is one of the most important steps when applying RAPTOR, helping to improve adhesion, enhancing your final finish, preventing corrosion, and protecting the surface underneath.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve ever experienced peeling, lifting, rust bleed-through, or bubbling, the cause is very often traced back to how the surface was primed. This How-To Guide will cover how to correctly apply primer, and which RAPTOR Primer is the one for your project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Why Do I Need to Use Primer?<\/span><\/h2>\nPrimers aren\u2019t just used to promote adhesion; they\u2019re designed to support and improve your project and final finish. Correctly priming a surface is an essential step to a durable, long lasting professional finish.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Preventing Corrosion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Bare metal will begin oxidising quickly, sometimes within hours depending on conditions such as temperature and humidity. Priming a bare metal surface is a must, forming an anti-corrosive barrier to prevent bare metal from rusting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Improving adhesion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Some substrates are notoriously difficult for coatings to bond to due to factors such as flexibility, residual oils, existing coatings, and more. It\u2019s important to understand the surface you\u2019re coating and to use the correct primer to ensure adhesion for a tough, hard-wearing finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Enhanced Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- A properly primed surface will enhance the performance of your RAPTOR Coating. Making use of a high build primer will ensure you have a uniform and even surface to topcoat. Whereas, using a product such as RAPTOR Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer will enhance the durability and longevity of products such as RAPTOR 2K Protective Coating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div>How to Apply Primer<\/span><\/h2>\nOne of the most common issues we see when applying any form of coating, particularly primer, is rushing the process. Majority of issues are process-related, always be sure to read the full Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for your relevant product beginning application.<\/p>\n
Two of the key issues we see when it comes to priming a surface are<\/p>\n
Heavy and rushed applications, which can create solvent capture, where solvents become trapped under the surface. This can lead to poor adhesion, bubbling, and failing topcoats. These few tips are always good to keep in mind when priming your surface, but always be sure to apply as per the relevant TDS,<\/p>\n
\n- Apply light-medium coats<\/li>\n
- Allow for the appropriate flash-off time between coats<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t rush the application of your topcoat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The second common issue we see is leaving too long between priming and top coating. As usual, it is essential to refer to your specific primers TDS document, as certain primers require a light abrasion prior to top coating if left for more than a few hours to cure.<\/p>\n
Reading the TDS is crucial prior to taking on project, you would read an instructional manual prior to building a piece of furniture, applying RAPTOR products is no different.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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- Why do you need to use primer?<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to apply primer<\/a><\/li>\n
- What RAPTOR primer to use<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tips & Tricks<\/a><\/li>\n
- How-To video guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
\nPriming is one of the most important steps when applying RAPTOR, helping to improve adhesion, enhancing your final finish, preventing corrosion, and protecting the surface underneath.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve ever experienced peeling, lifting, rust bleed-through, or bubbling, the cause is very often traced back to how the surface was primed. This How-To Guide will cover how to correctly apply primer, and which RAPTOR Primer is the one for your project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
Why Do I Need to Use Primer?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Primers aren\u2019t just used to promote adhesion; they\u2019re designed to support and improve your project and final finish. Correctly priming a surface is an essential step to a durable, long lasting professional finish.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Preventing Corrosion<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Bare metal will begin oxidising quickly, sometimes within hours depending on conditions such as temperature and humidity. Priming a bare metal surface is a must, forming an anti-corrosive barrier to prevent bare metal from rusting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Improving adhesion<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Some substrates are notoriously difficult for coatings to bond to due to factors such as flexibility, residual oils, existing coatings, and more. It\u2019s important to understand the surface you\u2019re coating and to use the correct primer to ensure adhesion for a tough, hard-wearing finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Enhanced Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- A properly primed surface will enhance the performance of your RAPTOR Coating. Making use of a high build primer will ensure you have a uniform and even surface to topcoat. Whereas, using a product such as RAPTOR Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer will enhance the durability and longevity of products such as RAPTOR 2K Protective Coating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div>
How to Apply Primer<\/span><\/h2>\n
One of the most common issues we see when applying any form of coating, particularly primer, is rushing the process. Majority of issues are process-related, always be sure to read the full Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for your relevant product beginning application.<\/p>\n
Two of the key issues we see when it comes to priming a surface are<\/p>\n
Heavy and rushed applications, which can create solvent capture, where solvents become trapped under the surface. This can lead to poor adhesion, bubbling, and failing topcoats. These few tips are always good to keep in mind when priming your surface, but always be sure to apply as per the relevant TDS,<\/p>\n
- \n
- Apply light-medium coats<\/li>\n
- Allow for the appropriate flash-off time between coats<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t rush the application of your topcoat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The second common issue we see is leaving too long between priming and top coating. As usual, it is essential to refer to your specific primers TDS document, as certain primers require a light abrasion prior to top coating if left for more than a few hours to cure.<\/p>\n
Reading the TDS is crucial prior to taking on project, you would read an instructional manual prior to building a piece of furniture, applying RAPTOR products is no different.<\/p>\n<\/div>
- A properly primed surface will enhance the performance of your RAPTOR Coating. Making use of a high build primer will ensure you have a uniform and even surface to topcoat. Whereas, using a product such as RAPTOR Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer will enhance the durability and longevity of products such as RAPTOR 2K Protective Coating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
- Some substrates are notoriously difficult for coatings to bond to due to factors such as flexibility, residual oils, existing coatings, and more. It\u2019s important to understand the surface you\u2019re coating and to use the correct primer to ensure adhesion for a tough, hard-wearing finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- How to apply primer<\/a><\/li>\n
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