Black Harley Primer

[tcannon]

Seems like the primers are the weak link in my paint work. I have tested acrylic, urethane and epoxy primers and gasoline will lift (wick) through all of them. I did notice on a recent test with a sanded through factory paint job that the gasoline did not affect that black primer. I figured it's a PPG product but haven't found anyone who knows. The factory job was black primer, base color then clearcoat. I didn't see any surfacer or sealer just those three. Just wondering... TC

 

[rex]

It's hard to beat the factory e-coat,the stuff is good.In the refinishing side we have to play with all the extra crap and it is the weak link when it comes to problems.

 

[BonesFX]

The stuff that Harley uses is called an "E-Coat" - at least thats what my PPG supplier told me - I've painted lots of Harley e coated stuff - I just wet sand it down and start shooting - I love when people spend the extra money on the good stuff -- requires no body work at all -- and that E-Coat is super hard stuff -- Not sure who makes it --- Peace Bones!~

 

[Austin]

Check out www.ecoatking.com you can sent them parts and they can put that factory type ecoat on any bare metal part.
Austin

 

[tcannon]

Thanks again y'all. I figured it must be some type of epoxy. If I can actually get some of this stuff I'll let you know. Thnx, TC