U-POL 0776 ACID#8 Acid Etch Primer, 1K Ready to Use, Gray, 1 Liter
- U-POL 0776 ACID#8 Acid Etch Primer is a 1K ready to use etch primer designed for priming bare metal surfaces before refinishing. It promotes paint adhesion and helps prevent steel from rusting, with a gray finish suitable for rub through areas, new bare metal panels, and bare seams before sealant.
- Features:
- 1K ready to use etch primer helps speed prep by eliminating hardener mixing for typical refinish priming steps.
- Phosphoric acid ester etch formulation promotes paint adhesion on difficult substrates such as galvanized and zinc coated steel and aluminum.
- Anti-corrosive performance helps prevent steel from rusting when applied to properly prepared bare metal.
- Direct overcoat capability helps streamline refinishing because sanding is not typically required before topcoat under normal conditions.
- Designed for bare metal priming and rub through areas prior to painting, including use on new bare metal panels and bare seams before sealant.
- Specifications:
- Manufacturer: U-POL
- Part Number: UP0776
- MPN: UP0776
- UPC: 5010796103309
- Product Name: ACID#8 Acid Etch Primer
- Alternate Part Number / Cross Reference: ACID/1 (U-POL SKU)
- Category: Coatings
- Subcategory: Primers
- Product Type / Function: 1K acid etch primer
- Size / Capacity: 1 liter
- Color: Gray
- Coats: Apply 1-2 light even coats
- Flash Off Time Between Coats: 3-5 minutes
- Dry Time Before Overcoating: 10-20 minutes
- Thinning: Up to 5% with alcohol (for example IMS or butanol)
- Chromate Free: Yes
- System Compatibility / Application: Designed for priming bare steel, aluminum, galvanized and zinc coated steels, fully cured paint, polyester body fillers, and GRP prior to automotive topcoat
- The ACID#8 Acid Etch Primer can also be referred to as acid etch primer, 1K etch primer, metal etching primer, galvanized steel primer, and aluminum etch primer.
U-POL manufactures automotive refinishing and protective coating products including primers, aerosols, fillers, sealants, and related body shop materials. The brand supplies solutions used in collision repair and refinishing workflows for professional and DIY users.
Q: What surfaces can U-POL UP0776 ACID#8 be applied to?
A: It can be applied to bare steel, aluminum, galvanized and zinc coated steels, fully cured paint, polyester body fillers, and GRP when the surface is properly cleaned and prepared.
Q: How many coats should I apply and how long should I wait between coats?
A: Apply 1-2 light even coats and allow 3-5 minutes of flash off time between coats.
Q: How long should I wait before overcoating?
A: Allow 10-20 minutes before overcoating. Dry time depends on film thickness, humidity, and temperature.
Q: Can I thin this etch primer if needed?
A: Yes. It can be thinned up to 5% with alcohol (for example IMS or butanol) when required for application.
