Pettit Paint EZ-Prime High Build Undercoater Aerosol Spray

Pettit Paint EZ-Prime High Build Undercoater Aerosol Spray

Pettit EZ Prime is a high-build formula that dries quickly and is easy to sand. This undercoater should be used as a base coat whenever the surface beign painted is aged, cracked, checked, pitted, or in any way less than smooth. It can be applied to fiberglass, wood, and previously painted surfaces. EZ Prime has excellent filling properties which can be used for a full, one-coat application. When using on bare wood, seal with Pettit EZ Wood Sealer to provide water resistance and dry rot protection. Not for use below the waterline.

Features:

• Easily hides imperfections for a smoother finish surface
• Easy one-part application cuts down on labor
• High filling, fast covering formula cuts down on number of coats needed
• For use under all Pettit, Z-Spar, Old Salem, or Shipendec single and 2-part topside enamels
• One-coat application

Specifications:

• Finish: Flat
• Number of Coats: 1 or 2
• Coverage: 400 sq. ft/gal.
• Pack Size: 17.91 oz
• Color: 6149 White

How to Apply Pettit EZ Prime Undercoater

Temperatures should ranging between 50°F and 90°F. All painting should be done between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in order to avoid the possibility of dew or condensation spoiling the application. Cover nearby items to protect from  spray mist

• Number of Coats: One or Two
• Dry Film Thickness: 1.75 mils

Surface Preparation & Application

• Bare Wood
• Sand surface smooth with 80-120 grit sandpaper, then solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner to remove residue.
• Fill all screw heads, nicks, gouges, and small holes with EZ-Fair Epoxy Fairing Compound. Sand flush and solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner.
• Apply a coat of 2018 Clear Sealer to penetrate and seal the porous grain. 
• Follow with one or two coats of EZ Prime until an evenly smooth base condition is reached.
• Sand each coat with 80-120 grit sandpaper and solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner.
• Painted Surfaces
• Clean and prep the painted areas using Pettit Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep using a scotch-brite pad or stiff bristle brush. 
• Thoroughly rinse the surface and allow to dry. Remove existing mildew with household bleach. Note: Never mix bleach and ammonia.
• If the old paint is an oil-based enamel or polyurethane, and is in good, sound condition, sand it thoroughly smooth with 150 grit sandpaper.
• Solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner, then proceed with one or two coats of 6149 EZ Prime until an evenly smooth base condition is reached. 
• Sand each coat with 80-120 grit sandpaper and solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner.
• If the old paint is latex or water-based, or is in poor condition, remove it with a paint remover or by sanding.
• Proceed with the instructions for the appropriate base surface system.
• Bare Fiberglass
• Wash thoroughly with Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep to remove all traces of mold release agents and wax. 
• Thoroughly rinse the surface and allow to dry. Remove any remaining residue by wiping the surface with Pettit 120 Thinner.
• Sand the gel coat with 80 to 120 grit sandpaper to a dull, frosty appearance; solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner to remove residue. 
• Proceed with one or two coats of EZ Prime until an evenly smooth base condition is reached.
• Sand each coat with 80-120 grit sandpaper and solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner.

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