System Three has changed their epoxy high build primer. I have tested the new primer several times in the last week. Here are my impressions:
- much higher build in 1 coat (this is now a true "high build" primer)
- cures much quicker. Now we can paint in one day, no more waiting for the primer to cure for a week before top coat
- its still water reduced and clean up is super simple
- opaqueness: one coat covers completely
There is an induction time of 15 minutes. After mixing, you let it set for 15 minutes before application. I noticed this made a big difference. If you roll it on without waiting the full 15 minutes, there tends to be air bubbles left behind. If you give it the full induction time - it lays out very well.
The only downside I see is that the primer is only available in light gray (no more white)
The new primer will be available in November, in the mean time, we still have the WR155 in stock.
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Sounds good to me Shine a Light Gray will provide a good background for almost any finish color. So that should not be a problem, except bright white and since two coats are recommended I don't think that will be a problem.
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I looked at Joels' test this morning and it is more white than gray, let's call it off-white or very light gray.
It looks like an excellent all purpose color but I agree with everything else Joel writes, it is a major improvement, a real good primer.
It looks like an excellent all purpose color but I agree with everything else Joel writes, it is a major improvement, a real good primer.
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Maybe I have to see how long its going to take to get the new primer on the shelf. (Expect System Three prices will be going up slightly before the end of the year) The new primer will be priced very close to the old WR155.Bayport_Bob wrote:Discounts on current inventory of WR-155?
They (S3) told me that the new primer will spray much better. Better spraying was one of the goal going into the re-developmentWhen you get it in stock I want to try spraying it. I have sprayed other high build primers with good results. May need to remove strainer from gun like I have done with some brands.
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