Premium one-part marine topside paint primer for use with both one and two-part polyurethane and enamel finishes above the waterline. High-solids formula requires only a single coat. Dries fast to create a filled, fair surface that is easy to sand.
The substantial solids in our Topside Primer create a coating that covers completely, in a single application. You actually want to paint it on thinner so the solids can fill any small surface imperfections and dry properly. A thinner coat is also more pliable and able to flex without lifting. When it’s dry, just sand lightly, wipe clean, and apply your topside finish. It doesn’t get any easier. Just remember to spend a full five minutes stirring it well before applying, so you get more solids off the bottom of the can and onto your brush or roller. Or into your sprayer.
Under or over, this primer goes above and beyond
This versatile topside primer is a solid, easy-sanding undercoat for both one and two-part polyurethane or enamel paints. If you need to hide larger imperfections first, use TotalFair epoxy fairing compound, then overcoat with Topside Primer before applying your topcoat. It’s the recommended primer for our Wet Edge topside paint, TotalTread non-skid deck paint,and TotalGold marine paints. Compared to the competition, it goes on thinner, covers more area, is more flexible, requires fewer coats, and dries faster.
Premium Topside Primer Details
High-solids formula provides superior coverage as an undercoating for polyurethane and enamel topside paints.
One-part marine topside primer is easy to apply, dries fast, and cures to a hard finish that won’t lift or crack.
Lead-free and chromate-free
Apply on wood, fiberglass, gelcoat, and over previously painted materials above the waterline via brush, roller, or spray.
A single coat is sufficient for most applications, even over bare wood.
Sandable in 60-90 minutes @ 65°F.
Available in White and Gray, in Quart and Gallon sizes
Surface Prep Solvent: TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or Denatured alcohol (bare substrates only) or Acetone (bare substrates only, but specifically recommended for use on oily hardwoods or bare white oak)
Cleanup Solvent: TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
HOW IT COMPARES
Premium Marine Topside Primer
Best for:
Primer type:
Substrates:
Above/below waterline:
Suitable topcoats:
Application methods:
Number of coats:
Thinner:
Cleanup:
Coverage:
Application temperature/RH:
Units of measure:
THIS ITEM
Premium Marine Topside Primer
Best for:
Fast-drying one-part primer for one-part and two-part topside finishes
Suitable topcoats:
Polyurethane and enamel topside paints
Application methods:
Brush, Roll, or Spray
Number of coats:
1-2
Thinner:
TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100, for brushing and rolling applications; TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101, for spraying and cool weather brushing/rolling applications
Cleanup:
TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep or TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 or TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101
Coverage:
350-400 sq ft/gal
Application temperature/RH:
50-90ºF; 0-90% RH
Units of measure:
Gallons and Quarts (White and Gray)
TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer
High-build epoxy primer for corrosion protection or osmotic blister prevention
Barrier coat
Wood, fiberglass, metals, and previously painted surfaces in good condition (except for 1-part paints)
Above or below
Antifouling paints, topside paints, urethanes
Brush: (natural bristle, solvent safe); Roll: (3/16" - 3/8" nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover), or Spray: Conventional, airless, HVLP
2-3 coats (minimum), when using a 3/8" roller cover; 3-4 coats, when using a 1/4" roller cover; 4-5 coats, when using a 3/16" roller cover
TotalBoat Epoxy Primer Thinner 200
TotalBoat Epoxy Primer Thinner 200 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
225 sq ft/gal (at 7 mils wet, not accounting for waste)
50-90ºF; 0-85% RH
Quart Kit or Gallon Kit in Gray or White
Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat Epoxy Primer
Corrosion protection and waterproofing/water barrier on aluminum and underwater metals
Barrier coat
Aluminum and previously painted surfaces in good condition (not 1-part paints)
Above or below
Antifouling paints, topside paints, and urethanes
Brush: (natural bristle, solvent safe); Roll: (3/8" nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover); or Spray: Conventional, airless, HVLP
2-3 (minimum); It's important to ensure 8-12 mils of dry film thickness for a proper barrier coat.
TotalBoat Epoxy Primer Thinner 200
TotalBoat Epoxy Primer Thinner 200 or TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
225 sq ft/gal (at 7 mils wet, not accounting for waste)
It can be used on properly prepared fiberglass, wood, and previously painted surfaces in good condition. It should not be used on metals.
Can it be applied below the waterline?
TotalBoat Topside Primer is intended for topside finishes. While it can be used to prime surfaces below the waterline, it is not designed for continuous submersion. An epoxy barrier coat would be more appropriate for below the waterline applications.
Can TotalBoat Topside Primer be used over epoxy resins?
TotalBoat Topside Primer can be applied over epoxy as long as the cured epoxy surface is prepared properly. Remove any amine blush with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, and dry completely. Next, sand lightly, then remove sanding residue by wiping with a clean, lint-free rag dampened with TotalBoat Dewaxer and Surface Prep. Allow the surface to dry completely, before applying.
How many coats should I apply?
The substantial solids in our Topside Primer create a coating that covers completely, in a single application. Because this is a high-solids primer, it’s designed to be applied thinly to seal the surface, not in thick coats to fill surface imperfections. Apply a second coat only if a higher build is desired.
How do I apply this primer?
Thin with TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 when brushing, and TotalBoat Spray Thinner 101 when spraying. You should use a 1.1mm tip when spraying. In cooler temperatures, Spray Thinner 101 can be used as a brushing thinner. Do not apply TotalBoat Topside Primer thicker than recommended, or it may not cure properly.
How long does it take until it’s fully dry?
The dry time to touch is 10 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the temperature. The dry time to overcoat is also dependent on the temperature. It can take anywhere between 1 hour to 4 hours before it’s fully cured.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including titanium dioxide, ethylbenzene, silica crystalline, and cumene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and n-methylpyrrolidone, which is known to the State of California to cause developmental toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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