Posted By: 440charger70
Expired Primer - Can I use??? - 01/12/10 10:35 PM
I have a gallon of Primer that has not been opened since I purchased it. I just read the sid and it says that it expired 5 years ago. Any idea if I can still use this?
Posted By: 69L78Nova
Re: Expired Primer - Can I use??? - 01/12/10 11:54 PM
I wouldnt use it. Primer is cheap. Id buy some new stuff just to be safe
Posted By: 440charger70
Re: Expired Primer - Can I use??? - 01/13/10 12:38 AM
Cheap! I paid $80.
Thats 2 years of auto traders!
Any idea on what is most likely to happen? Is it likely nothing will happen? Would I know right away?
Posted By: SSAAHemiFan
Re: Expired Primer - Can I use??? - 01/13/10 01:51 AM
first off what type of primer is it??
If it has been sealed tight and in a reasonable climate it will most likly be just fine.
The test... open it up and mix the death out of it...I mean mix and mix and mix OR take it to a paint shop and slip them a few buck's to put it in the shaker
See if there is any chunks in it or any seperation after mixing - if not use it.
If it's a 2k product then get fresh hardener and fresh reducer - Don't use the old stuff!!
Posted By: Swiss_Robert
Re: Expired Primer - Can I use??? - 01/13/10 11:40 AM
If you test it at a piece of sheetmetal, you will easily find out, if it's still good. It must dry completly, give a good surface and adhere to the metal.
If it was stored unopened in a good place (cool but not frozen)it is probably still good. You may add some solvent thinner if some has gone.
I'll try and keep that in mind next time I need another gallon of Dupont 2K at $350 gallon 