Rattle can primer

airguy · #1 02-13-2008, 07:53 PM

Ok, so I'm getting to a point where I can see the need for some rattle-can touch up of primer spots coming soon. I hear a lot of people using "napa 7220" and getting it from the local napa auto parts store - but their online catalog does not show this product, and searches on that part number come back for Gojo hand cleaner. Now Gojo is good stuff, but it ain't quite what I need. What do they call this stuff, how can I find it?

craigvince · #2 02-13-2008, 08:08 PM

I know this isn't what you've asked, but I have had great results with Sherwin Williams GBP-988. It is a self-etching primer, commonly used by RV builders. You can find several threads in the archives about it. Your local Sherwin Williams paint store may have it in stock, otherwise look for a Sherwin Williams Automotive store.

alpinelakespilot2000 · #3 02-13-2008, 08:11 PM

Ask them in the store. It's there somewhere and that is the correct number. If they don't carry it in the store, just have them order it. Also, it seems to go on sale for 1/2 price each year around April and October. Next time it does, buy a case. At regular price it costs just a little less than Sherwin Williams GBP-988, which apparently comes out of the exact same vat anyway. On the half-price sales, however, the 7220 only costs about $3.75-4.00 a can.

Hal-san · #4 02-13-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by airguy

Ok, so I'm getting to a point where I can see the need for some rattle-can touch up of primer spots coming soon. I hear a lot of people using "napa 7220" and getting it from the local napa auto parts store - but their online catalog does not show this product, and searches on that part number come back for Gojo hand cleaner. Now Gojo is good stuff, but it ain't quite what I need. What do they call this stuff, how can I find it?

Do a search on spray paint-specialty primer on NAPA web site. They have the 7220 listed however it states that the item must be purchased from your local NAPA parts store. They do not sell it on line.

Transporter · #5 02-13-2008, 09:02 PM

Our local store keeps it in the back-not in the paint display.

Mike

GAHco · #6 02-13-2008, 09:34 PM

I think allot of paint products are not worth the effort for retailers to ship out when they are classified as hazardous materials. When the product is only a few bucks a can the extra charges for the special shipping make it seem more sensible to be to procure locally if at all possible.

Napa, Osh & others are replenished by there own delivery systems for the most part. When they have that kind of network they can keep there costs down.

jdeas · #7 02-13-2008, 10:17 PM

They can order it and for me it's a good product. The brand on the shelf in my local NAPA shop was beyond useless. If the can does not have '7220' on it, return unopened!
The only issue I had is they asked me to order a case (6 or 8 cans?)

Captain Sacto · #8 02-13-2008, 10:39 PM

This is the brand I use. It's convenient, and works well.

One note, use a good respirator. Lots of nasty chemicals here.

LettersFromFlyoverCountry · #9 02-14-2008, 07:34 AM

I've been in several NAPA stores around these parts and it's always in the bottom shelf of their rattle can paint display, you know the DupliColor stuff.

RVbySDI · #10 02-14-2008, 11:06 AM

I just bought four more cans after using up the case I bought for half price about a year and a half ago. I called the store. They said they had four cans and it listed for 9.79. When I got to the store the four cans were on the bottom shelf and the price tag showed 8.49. Well, since I could not get it at half price as I had previously I figured I better get the 8.49 price at least. Sure enough, when I set the cans down in front of the cash register, the cashier rang them up at 9.79. I told him the price tag on the shelf showed 8.49. He walked over saw that tag on the shelf and took it off immediately. I guess I ruined the savings for the next guy but he did give me the lower price.

I also could not find it listed on the NAPA website. However, calling your local NAPA store and asking if they have it will net you results. Most of the stores around here have never had more than 2 or 3 cans on the shelf at any given time. Check with them before going to the store to make sure they have some in stock.

It is definitely worth it to look for this product when it goes on sale. I wish I had bought two cases instead of one when I bought my first batch at half price. One case was just not enough to prime everything I wanted primed.