paint? what primer to use

[superjet0587]

what kind of primer works best on skis

 

[KaosFreestyle]

I believe I used a Urethane primer and had good results with it so far. Though its a fairly new paint job. The paint laid down real well over it too.

 

[Soul Man]

The paint system you use may have a recommended primer. If you are going to sand, it shouldn't matter what you use. I'd go with a high-build automotive primer so you can block sand it flat and smooth.

 

[ski4]

i also was thinking that is dependant on the paint you use
i used an epoxy primer and it is holding very well

 

[Soul Man]

I think if you sand it, the primer doesn't matter as you'll give some "tooth" to the primer for your basecoats to hold onto. If you aren't sanding, you want to use the primer your paint system recommends so you can get a chemical bond. Probably more a concern if you use a primer sealer, since you'll most likely sand you primer anyway to get it nice and smooth.

An epoxy primer should give the best adhesion :biggthumpup: but if you sand your fiberglass thoroughly you should get good adhesion (don't leave any shiny fiberglass!!!:twak