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Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT
Item: #1379249 | Part Number: EPKIT$72.99
Description
- High-performance etching primer for below-waterline use
- Excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance on metal substrates
- Fast drying with a durable matte finish
- Easy 4:1 mix ratio with long pot life for efficient application
Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT Item # 1379249
Description
The Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener combined are one of the best underwater Etching Primers on the market. Known for its iconic Propspeed Gold colour, tenacious adhesion to metal substrates and superior corrosion resistance.
Specifications:
- Suitable for below the waterline only
- Mixing Ratio: 4:1 (base:additive) by volume (as supplied)
- Base Colour: Yellow
- Additive Color: Clear
- Finish: Matte
- Coats to Apply: 2
- Theoretical Coverage: 11 sq. m./L (448 sq. ft./gal)
- Wet Film Thickness: 90 microns (3 to 4 mils per coat)
- Dry Film Thickness: 8 microns (< 1 mil per coat)
- Volume Solids: 9 %
- VOC Level: 676 g/L (5.64 lbs/gal)
- Specific Gravity: 0.87 to 0.92 g/L
- Dry Time: 10 minutes touch dry @ 20 °C (68 °F), 1 hour hard dry @ 20 °C (68 °F)
- Painting Interval: Apply propspeed clear when etching primer is just touch dry
- Pot Life: 8 hrs @ 20 °C (68 °F)
- Shelf life: 2 years @ 25 °C (77 °F)
- Solvents: Xylene, isopropyl alcohol and isobutyl alcohol blend
- Clean Up: Acetone or Xylene
Included:
- Etching Primer (240 ml)
- Etching Primer Hardener (60 ml)
Etching Primer Technical Data Sheet
Part Numbers for Propspeed Etching Primer Base & Hardener - EPKIT
Reviews
Rated 3 out of
5
by
SunSea from
Propspeed cost VS protection??
We were not able to cover two pods and props with this kit which was disappointing particularly since it's so expensive!
Date published: 2026-06-23