Technical Looking for a primer to use

I'm looking for a decent primer to use. I really don't want to use a black or grey primer. I have to strip all of the rattle can off that the previous owner went crazy with, so not sure what's underneath it. Also what all do I need? I plan on running my truck in primer for awhile. What type of primer? How much of it do I need? It's going on a 65 c10 pickup lwb.

 

Look at the PPG DP90LF with DP401DP Activator. A tough epoxy primer that can be applied over many substrates. You had better take some of that paint off and see what lies beneath. They make a Hot Rod Black Topcoat that is extremely durable for that "it's just primer" look.

 

Coverage depends on the quality of the surface and if your jambing it or recoating the inside of the bed. Usually about enough paint to create 2 gallons of mixed spray able paint will do a good job.

 

I've used Kustom Shop DTM epoxy to red oxide prime over the years. It's good stuff and it's not grey
Or black

 

Yep Dp 90 way to go. Did my 39 in 1990 still holding up well

 

I've taken some of the paint off the doors, a few spots have a small amount of body filler. Original paint underneath. I just wanted to get the faded ugly rattle can off and get it primed one color. Just so it will look better. A quick cheap easy job, didn't want to strip it to bare metal or anything. Would I be better off stripping it to bare metal now, rather than later when I get around to body work, which will be no time soon. I was just looking for something temporary, to give it a better look for now. Thanks for your input!

 

If it's temporary I would d/a it down and spray it. Don't spend the time now going down to metal if your guest looking for a solid color. You know how it is one thing leads to another. And you go past your first plan and your truck will be in parts all over your shop. That's what would happen to me anyhow

 

Haha, plus it's my daily driver.

 

This is a good product and used it for years , however for the last 10 years I have been using Valspar Direct to Metal primer . It is available in all colors and can be tinted to a color close to whatever your topcoat color is . BTW it is easily sanded with very little shrinkage .

 

Cool, thanks!

 

S.P.I. - Southern Polyurethanes. Take a look at their website.

VR&C.