Roll On Epoxy Primer, For The DIYers

In this video an average DIYer applies a roll on epoxy primer to a 1970 nova hood. In an average garage with basic tools, no set up shop or staged materials, we follow the manufactures instructions. See the results inside video!
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[@flat6fever680]

Man I'd a sworn that hood was off a Chevy C-10 at first glance until you said Nova. Then it clicked. Nice video. Liked and subscribed.

[@hotrods4x4s18]

That’s a little easter egg of knowledge I never thought of thanks for posting

[@bwsgarage]

Appreciate the support Hot Rod ✌️

[@marksgaragehedgesvillewv4858]

BW if you take a screw driver on the side of the can in the edge of lip where you can see the directions and the lid will push the paint back into the can punch like 4 holes good luck

[@bwsgarage]

Hey, thanks for tip Mark 😀 😊

[@PaulRhodes420]

Somebody's girlfriend got piss at whoever owned this car back in the day, looks like she dumped eggs on the hood and it left a permanent scar! 😂

[@bwsgarage]

I was thinking same thing Paul, or soda lol. Still, the previous owner never treated the hood before that, just bolted it on to rot I guess. Fixed up now

[@MrBReal-xc7qm]

Boy the Rust-mites were having their way with that hood. Looks great now it's been saved and Bravo on the background music.

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Grady, I've been spending some time looking through the youtube audio library

[@user-ln1jp7cb4l]

thanks for your knowledge, doing same roll on paint system at the house and am nervous! dont wanna mess it up

[@Steamerchoo]

Thanks for sharing I never heard of epoxy roll on primer!! Fantastic for backyard bogus mechanic like me!!

[@bwsgarage]

Me too 😆

[@DDSpeedShop]

Man your going at it on that hood! Looks sweet to me.

[@bwsgarage]

Haha, one piece at a time.

[@papilloncycles3463]

Man tha tstuff looks like it really adheres well.!

[@bwsgarage]

It has great adhesive properties for sure

[@rickhunt8603]

Excellent job Brian. As usual.

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Rick, I appreciate it 🙏

[@CarolinaCustomClassics]

Heck yeah that turned out great! Good job brother!

[@bwsgarage]

Hey, thanks Cody. Love the results!

[@russelblackwell6041]

Tanks for sharing some of us are lousy with a spray gun especially epoxy paints

[@raygary7771]

Great info, thanks

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

Great job of getting the hood clean and prepped for paint. Hood looks really nice, good job BW.

[@bwsgarage]

😊 hey thanks I appreciate it

[@jhh243]

Im just beginning my journey and this is fantastic! Thank you

[@bwsgarage]

Best of luck with your project

[@davidsolloway9349]

Thank you ... look forward to seeing the hood finished

[@bwsgarage]

It's protected until we get the nova ready for body work. Thanks for watching

[@jjsonsspeedshop4962]

The hood looks great! That optiflow is really good stuff! 👍🏻

[@bwsgarage]

It makes sense for the at home diyer with limited space for sure

[@CountryFamilyForestHomestead]

Great Job Bryan! Man it looks Great! I've always wanted a steel cowl induction hood for my 70 Nova! Makes the car have a bit extra attitude! 🤘 Love It!

[@bwsgarage]

Hey thanks Jason, I appreciate it brother. I aint sure why the previous owner choose to bolt it on car and not treat it. But we got it straightened out now.

[@VATION3RD]

Turn the activator/ catalyst can sideways when pouring and it won't splash, the 1×4' and 1×5" rollers work much better for auto applications. If you mix too much next time put the paint in the refrigerator and it want flash until you get to use it in 30 to 55 minutes. But it's looking good👌

[@bwsgarage]

I hate waste, thank you for the tip. I will definitely try that next panel. I Appreciate the feedback

[@black88coupe]

Nice job. Very thorough prep. Looking at this same method for my car. I’m subbed now. 👍👍👍

[@simcard027]

i was going to suggest the same thing

[@7DeuceCutty212]

Awesome video🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@safetysam6118]

great vid! i have a sji boat & decided to simply buy the normal 2k primer and also 2k spray bog and just roll it. Well it worked well. Ya dont need eastwood, its all the same! Just roll it.

[@kevinl.2291]

You did good man saving that hood. I’ve never used roll on primer before but it looks like it flowed out very nicely. Great job buddy. ✌️😎👍

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Kevin, was my first time using roll on primer. It had great adhesive properties and flow out nice. I did get a few fuzzy Settle in over night on 3rd coat. No biggie, one swipe with a block they will be gone. Just gonna leave it till I am ready to apply high build primer which I will also roll on when final body work time comes.

[@IronHorseGarage]

Awesome Bryan!!!

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks gents

[@briankinnear7461]

Nice job my friend. Looks good. Be safe and stay well.

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Brian, take care

[@paulwhite9076]

Looking good BW👍

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Paul, appreciate ya brother

[@angelsanchez3074]

Good video. You kept it simple to the point. Showed the mixing cup 1 to 1 mix. And followed it to the letter. Good job

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks ☺️

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

Man you got that hood so clean I'm impressed. Its not easy to get the pitts that clean! Now with the epoxy primer on there the hood is safe. That stuff goes on good and will help protect the hood till you do the final body work! Nice Job BW and no you don't want any over spray on that badass 55 Gasser! Talk to you later buddy!✌️

[@bwsgarage]

It was a chore getting the pitts cleaned out for sure, but we got it done. I am happy with the method. It makes sense for us back yard guys who don't have paint booths or big shops.

[@harryloibl5183]

Cool thanks buddy 😊I like it

[@bwsgarage]

😊

[@mazeurbanski]

The Roll On Epoxy Primer is a good system i used it on my 55

[@bwsgarage]

I was impressed with it too Mike

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Wow BW, that hood has come a long way, looking really good, that’s a nice start, talk to you soon

[@bwsgarage]

Like Johnny Cash said, one piece at a time Mike. ✌️

[@bigblockkings1031]

Good thing you tried it. I've been thinking about getting some of that stuff. Back in the day I used a fine brush to put regular primer on a car. Hood looks great brother 😎👍👍

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Gorni, I've been wanting to try it for a while. Gonna get the roll on high build primer when the time comes too. Thanks for checking it out

[@papilloncycles3463]

looks like you could really do a panel by panel job with this stuff Thanks BW!

[@bwsgarage]

That's the plan for now Pap, 1 piece at a time

[@TurlosGarage]

Thanks for the shoutout and showing off the t shirt! Looks like it fits good!

[@bwsgarage]

I love the shirt man, and Kim and stealing this one! She has her own 😆

[@TurlosGarage]

@@bwsgarage 🤣🤣

[@immanutt4442]

Thanks a mint for this tutorial !!!

[@bwsgarage]

Appreciate it, I was learning as I went too. It is a good product

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

That’s pretty genius I never thought about putting rags with vinegar on it soaking but that’s a great idea❤

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks man, worked out great 👍

[@TK42138]

Nice job. I didn't know there was such a thing as a roll on epoxy.

[@bwsgarage]

Thank you. Found it looking through eastwood products.

[@lonniekiser3612]

Heck yeah Bryan , that looks like it works pretty good to me bud. Nice one Man

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Lonnie, super happy with hownit turned out.

[@garysgarage.2841]

Looks good in certain situations it's the way to go rolling it on like what your doing. Spraying will be a lot faster more uniform waist a lot less material. I have a video on my other channel that shows how to use zip lock bags as a liner in a gravity feed gun. Makes cleanup super quick and your able to spray upside down.

[@bwsgarage]

I'll have to check that out., I sprayed my 55 but only have enough room for panels for other car at the moment, don't want over spray, so this method worked well for me this time.

[@michaeldillon3784]

That’s a pretty good job and I’m actually a automotive certified painter…

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks, appreciate you saying

[@ForestWoodworks]

Great video and tutorial! I watched the rust remover video and that was legit. Question about your compressor for the walnut blasting: What size tank and CFM are you running? I just picked up a 30 gallon compressor from HF to attempt paint spraying, but I'm wondering if there is any setup that would allow this tank to do any blasting, any kind of blasting. My project is a 1946 Walker-Turner 10 inch table saw I'm restoring on my channel. In particular, I'm preparing the base for paint. Any advice or guidance you have will greatly help get this fine machine running again. Thanks BW!

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey BW. Good video. FYI, when I pore from a new can of solvent, i tip it with the spout up instead of down. That allows the air to enter the can and prevent the glug, glug and avoiding a mess. That is just how i do it. I like to skoop from the big can as well. I hate a mess. Plus the wasted product. Thanks for sharing Brother.🍁🍁👍👍

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Andy, I gonna try pouring from the top next time too.

[@linnc7591]

cool segment, looking forward how easy it sands to smooth, your standards are higher than mine, if your satisfied, it will be perfect for me, thanks,

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks L, I appreciate that a lot

[@butziporsche8646]

I used Sherwin Williams DuraPlate epoxy on the inner fender wells of my Porsche 911SC and it stuck like nothing I've ever seen. Used a roller but then sprayed on the Wurth undercoating and then Grand Prix white over it (with my Atom X22 spraygun).

[@billyreeves4360]

just found your channel like the way you work i will be a regular on your channel.Bill Clovis ca

[@bwsgarage]

Happy to have ya Billy, we have live chats Friday nights at 8:30pm. About the same 40 guys and gals or so, join us when ya can. 👍

[@garycarbonneau499]

You had the screw cap spout 180 deg off when you poured the catalyst into the primer....thats why you spilled some. Great vid regardless!

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

Those are where the metal got hot in the stretch, then condensation formed on them while they were unprotected. In the future turn the catalyst can sideways, and it will pour without spilling.

[@ksokie63]

That looks great, BW. It is at least now protected from the elements. Thanks for the update, and have a great week ✌️ 👋 P.S. what I do when pouring , I turn the can so its lid is at top and helps with the splashing. Just a thought for you. And on the gallon can , I used a shield to help with pouring from it. I get them at the paint store . There just plastic that fits right in the grove on the can.

[@bwsgarage]

I've seen the plastic pouring things at paint store, didn't have any so I dip, lol. I will try your pour method with the can next time. I appreciate it Sam 🙏

[@StevesConsul]

Hi ksokie63 can you post a link of those pouring shields sound like a good idea I will then search for them here in the UK

[@cbcarper9681]

Excellent excellent excellent

[@bigbobk1963]

Lookin good Bryan.....Never thought of roll on primer!!! Guess has it's pros n cons.....like you said less over spray n mess!!! Only downfall I see is wasting product if you mix more than you need for that panel!!! Guess you'll figure amount as you go 🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@bwsgarage]

It was a learning curve. By the 3rd time, minimum waste.

[@howiemook7701]

Looks good Bryan, looks like it covered good and also not as porous as regular primer .

[@bwsgarage]

It's epoxy, so it has an "eggshell" finish of sorts. Won't let moisture in and protects against rust

[@qivarebil2149]

I was hoping You'd make a little test piece, to check how it will stick. And how long the drying time is and so. But this looks very nice. i didn't even know You could roll that stuff on, so thanks for showing us how! 🤩👍

[@bwsgarage]

I just went for it, probably would have been good to test it, but this brand is designed to roll on/ brush on. Thanks for watching and for the good feedback

[@papatsgarage8405]

Hood looks good BW. I've been wondering just how good the optiflow really was. Looks nice. Get ya a chemical sprayer u can refill and pressurize for your pre cleaners. Makes that process easier. Cover the tops of your cans. Reducers, cleaners, ect. That way when u do pour out of them u dont get contamination from the top of the can. As always really liked ur video.

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks Trevor, and thanks for the tips.

[@bigjobford1956]

Dam L👀ks Great Byron 👍🏻

[@bwsgarage]

Bryan* lol, thanks Ron, I appreciate you brother

[@mashed-out]

Bro...turn ur thinner can sideways when pour'n...she won't burp so hard and u'll get a super sick pour!

[@frankschwartz7405]

The paint store should have put that on the shaker for you.

[@bwsgarage]

I got it through the mail.

[@frankschwartz7405]

@@bwsgarage Yeah, that hard stirring is a lot of work. You need "a friend" (with a shaker)

[@randywl8925]

I know this is two years old, but when you buy the rollers at a paint store, ask them what they'd charge to shake your paint can. Even with a small purchase, they'd probably do it for free...... Buy some acetone to sweeten the deal. Great project by the way. 👍 Vinagar ...it's not just for salad anymore. 😉 ​@@frankschwartz7405

[@randyrhine9896]

Looks like a brood product and you prep looked fantastic! Did that material fill any of the etching from the rust?

[@bwsgarage]

Maybe a little, its not a building primer. I will scuff the surface when I am ready and put high build primer on for that.

[@StevesConsul]

Good video I like how you included past clips I will think about doing that in my videos. I been thinking about using this product, here in the UK the supplier is Frost Restoration it seems expensive to me. Just clicked the subscribe button :)

[@bwsgarage]

Cool, welcome to the channel 😀

[@frankheiss5562]

HEY BW ,,great video,, One word of Pouring In Cat or Thinner from a Gallon can ,,With a Full can turn can & pour over the top ,,It won't glug on U and just pour out smoothly,,due to air able to come into can & let liquid out evenly ,,Good luck on your Project

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks for info, gonna try it next time for sure 👍

[@60chevyjim]

the hood turned out really good, your doing a great job . i noticed an electric heater under your workbench you could have put it under your hood to warm it to dry the primer faster mabe ?

[@bwsgarage]

That's a great idea, next panel for sure. Thanks Jim

[@Choober65]

Personally, I would use 2k etch primer on bare metal then Epoxy once it starts to go tacky (almost dry to the touch). Pulling the paint from the tin, I use a soup ladle. After use clean or hit it with a blowtorch then wire brush.

[@67polara]

2 observations. Wow, that's a short work time for epoxy. Normally epoxy is like many hours. Weird. 2: I like to stir it or shake it then put the lid back on. I poke a small hole with a phillips screwdrive in the lid to pour from. Then I use my HVAC aluminized tape to cover the hole after I wipe it off. Works pretty good.

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks for the tip, will give it a try next time I am painting

[@frankschwartz7405]

You did a great job prepping the metal, and I can understand rollering 2K hi-build primer since it is a filler and doesn't shrink. (and you can do that) But epoxy? It doesn't fill nor need a thick coat to do its job. Plus, you don't really need to sand it unless it's set for awhile.

[@bwsgarage]

I followed directions, they suggested 3 coats. I don't disagree with you, simply not sure. I sprayed DP90 on my 55, but for this , my best option due to space was this roll on method.

[@frankschwartz7405]

@@bwsgarage Yeah, you gotta have that epoxy on there in your situation .I'm familiar with DP90 and the Omni MP170's. Neither seems to be rollerable, with a 1.3 to 1.6 mil thickness per sprayed coat. Maybe Eastwood just wants to sell you a lot of epoxy. Now the MP28, you''re really going to like. You can absolutely put this 2K hi-build on with a roller, it's like liquid body filler. Guide coat and block. Dust your hands and admire your work.

[@bwsgarage]

I sprayed the dp90, and when it flashed off I sprayed hot rod black right over it, door jams, dash, and window frames

[@robertthrem3382]

I use a soup spoon. especially with metallic paint . I put it all the way in the bottom of the can and come up😂

[@robbieautrey3158]

Looks great BW, how did it do on filling up the pitting parts on the Hood? Be interesting to see how that stuff will do on side panels. At least you didn't get any product in the air and all over the 55 and the rest of your shop. ;o)

[@bwsgarage]

Thats was the idea Robbie, doing g what we can. It's not really a filler primer but it did fill the pitted areas nicely. A few fuzzys settled on it over night , but one swipe with a block it will be gone. ✌️

[@67polara]

Why 3 coats is that what was specified in the instructions? I assume so because you seem very thorough. I will probably try this on my project but I'm cheap I will probably just buy the optiflow epoxy and then I'll need to know what kind of roller to buy.

[@bwsgarage]

If I had it to do again I would just use the smaller foam roller. Instructions says 2-3 coats. I probably could have got away with 2 had I used the foam roller.

[@giveblood8467]

do you know if this primer can be left outside on the car and that it will resise water or will water weap into the primer and get back to the metal. i guess does the primer need to be sealed with paint before going into the weather. does the primer need to kepted inside until painted. thank you

[@bwsgarage]

Epoxy primer seals, and locks out the elements and protect against rust. Regular primer will allow moisture under it, epoxy primer wont.

[@giveblood8467]

BINGO@@bwsgarage

[@pattygq]

Where'd you get those benches from? I swear my father has these out in the garage. Same blue posts and same bench top.

[@bwsgarage]

My work was throwing them out, boss let me have them

[@theshark2804]

I used this on my nova a few months ago. It does orange peel a ton. I wouldn’t use the large rollers only the small black ones. I just used it again to tonight on my wife 68 cougar. Will post a vid tomorrow

[@bwsgarage]

Yea it has some orange peel, but its job is to seal and protect against rust. I will sand it smooth when I am ready for body work, before I apply the high build primer

[@theshark2804]

@@bwsgarage lol I just rolled my car last night outside. Came out to go to work this morning and I have rust all over. I should have moved the car back in the garage. It’s a thin coat so should be easy to strip and clean the metal. Live and you learn

[@scotthay1486]

Coming out great Bryan. Is that a factory or aftermarket steel bonnet? Sure is nice. Later man.

[@bwsgarage]

It's after market and was never protected

[@bryanchaney2572]

Another way on to save the mess on the paint can is to use painters tape. Lay a couple pieces down and pour, no mess.

[@bwsgarage]

Cool tip

[@bryanchaney2572]

@@bwsgarage Thanks, actually found this here on youtube a while back.

[@poorpossumsspeedshop5746]

How did that stuff flow out BW? Looks good on the video

[@bwsgarage]

Really well, you may need to chase a few runs but as it dries it levels nicely. I did go out and look after work today. Looks great, a few little fuzziness or something settled on it, but one swipe with the block when I am ready for high build will take care of that down road.

[@RGGarage]

Is that sandable or do you need to shoot primer on top. Looks good 👍

[@bwsgarage]

It's sand able after 4 days, but it's not a high build primer, they sell a separate roll on primer product for that. The epoxy is to seal bare metal and protect against rust

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

Anything with the word "epoxy" in it is not sandable and is just a sealer, not a primer even though is the word in it.

[@briangreene6201]

My pop was a paint store mgr ...he poured flat side up.. stopped glug..glug..out of flat sided can

[@bwsgarage]

I had a few guys say same, I am gonna do it next time for sure, thanks 😊

[@kurtludwig6962]

I have an aluminum body car. Was going to use Eastwood self etching primer ( for aluminum) I’m not a painter by anyones imagination! I like the build up of Eastwood roll on primer. Should or can I use it?

[@bwsgarage]

I chose the epoxy primer to seal the metal to protect against rust. It sounds like you might want the urethane high build primer to sand and do body work. I chose the epoxy to seal the metal and will use the urethane later when doing body work. I would still reach out to Eastwood, they are very responsive.

[@kurtludwig6962]

@@bwsgarage 👍 thanks

[@LeftForDeadGarage]

How much of that gallon did you use with rolling it on?

[@bwsgarage]

About the first 2 inches of can. I wasted a little learning about how much to mix.

[@charlespartak2435]

i like the idea of the scoop to transfer the paint,but why not just go to the store and buy a cheap soup ladle , then you dont get your fingers down in the paint.

[@bwsgarage]

Good thinking

[@DarthMayers]

Hi were you able to reuse the left-over primer?

[@bwsgarage]

Once you mix it you have to use it or toss it. I lost a little first batch but learned to mix less

[@DarthMayers]

@@bwsgarage Thanks I have the same Eastwood system and will be using it on my 73 nova. Thanks for the great video on how to use 😎

[@davidrose2382]

So wet paper vinegar, then sandblast,or just media blast once,once ,once.......or drum sand media blast

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

Vinegar is a acid. I don’t know if it was the cause of your pitting problems. I have seen it cause pitting before.

[@pieterlagemaat611]

Is the epoxy waterborn?

[@cheftush]

Any updates on this product. Still a worthy investment? Top coat go ok?

[@bwsgarage]

The nova is coming into shop in spring. The hood has been in the epoxy since we did this video. Its holding up great.

[@cheftush]

@@bwsgarage thanks for the reply. Good luck with the Nova.

[@bwsgarage]

Thanks, I did a cold Start about a week ago shows the hood, thr epoxy really does look same. It's been outside under car cover. I plan to use the product again

[@davidfrost-ue1lx]

How much was all the materials cost?

[@bwsgarage]

I bought the kit last year, I suggest you visit eastwood web site and price out the epoxy roll on primer kit.

[@bigbothoee8617]

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[@bwsgarage]

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