Primer (Primer Surfacer)
Primer is the undercoat that helps paint stick, protects metal and fills small surface marks.
What is Primer (Primer Surfacer)?
Etch primer is used on bare metal. Primer surfacer fills minor scratches and is sanded smooth. Epoxy primer gives strong corrosion protection. Each layer must dry before the next coat is applied. The primer colour can also affect how the final colour looks, so painters choose grey shades to suit the top coat.
How it works
Primer bonds to the substrate and gives the colour coat an even, adhesive base.
Why it matters for your car
Bare primer left unpainted absorbs moisture. Use a primer compatible with the paint system.
Other terms
- A-Pillar
- A/C Condenser
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Child Lock (Child Safety Lock)
- Crank But No Start
- Eco-driving
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Engine Bay Cleaning
- Fog Light
- Headlight Unit (Headlamp Assembly)
- Injector Leak-off Test
- Low SAPS Oil (Low-Ash Oil)
- Occupant Classification Sensor
- Roof Rack (Roof Bars)
- Smart Repair (Small Area Repair)
- Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Universal Joint (U-joint)
- Wideband Oxygen Sensor (Air-fuel Ratio Sensor)
- Windscreen Chip Repair
- Windscreen Demisting (Defrost)