I have been using PPG K36 primer for as long as I can remember but am wondering if there is something out there that works as good that might be cheaper. I haven't even checked to see if K36 is still available.

Thanks in advance.

Its not only the price, its what you want the primer to do. K36 is expensive, but its also a high-build primer that can be used to cover up surface defects. If you're just trying to get an even base for color coats, there are other primers out there that are thinner and more appropriate for that task vs. smoothing out the surface.

I've used the Transtar primers that I saw B1-Bob using:

https://www.tat-co.com/Products/Refi...rethane-Primer

https://www.tat-co.com/Products/Refi...rethane-Primer

I've also used the U-Tech primer that my PPG dealer recommended as a lower-cost alternative to K36:

http://www.utech.us/Products/Pages/2...-Surfacer.aspx

Both ot them seemed to work fine for me, were cheaper than K36, and seemed easier to spray.

I must admit though that I'm no painting expert, but these are alternatives that worked for me...

Bob

Is K36 still around ?

Dan

Ppg omni mp-182

It fills very nice and sands easy.

juan

UPOL primer is light and very easy to sand, dries quick. Its automotive primer in a large spray can. Its also lighter that regular auto primer.

Dan,

Its still on the PPG website - its part of their Deltron line. Its hard to find online, but you can find it:

http://www.welleauto.com/index.php?p...mart&Itemid=57

It ain't cheap though! The best I found was around $67 per quart...

Bob

Gary, I have switched from K-36 to this. Like it just as much. I'm no pro but it works for me and my local body shop carries it.

http://www.advantagerefinishproducts...25-326-dtm.htm

Hey Gary How are you doing? Haven't seen you at the field in a long time!!! Everything OK?
Melvin

PPG JP202 works great, part of their Shop Line system and very inexpensive. K 36 is still around but is an old product. Was replaced with DPS 3055 a few years ago. Beware of the High 5 product from Upol, pinholes can be a problem.

Dan

David, did you get it at English Color near JTs?

http://www.paulfrancispaint.com/limc...rfacer-gallon/

This works well

It fills very nice and sands easy.

I'm OK, thanks.

Thanks everyone.

Looks like I will try the PPG JP202. I have used the ShopLIne paint with good results.

The Advantage primer looks like a good product but appears it is not sold anywhere in the Houston area.

Yes sir. They carry the Advantage line, as well as other PPG alternatives. try it man you will love it.

I tried the the spray can primer you mentioned some time ago. It worked great! I will try this stuff on the Rafale.

thanks for responding, was gonna give ya a call

Yup, Sure is.

I used to use PPG basecoat primer but found that this stuff seemed to work just as well and was a lot more convenient. Available at Auto Zone, Home Depot, Ace, etc.

Regards,

Jim