Etching primer has many different uses in a variety of industries, such as automotive, construction and medical. Etching primer is made with different ingredients that etch and bond to surfaces, including various metals. Though it can be used on different materials, including fiberglass and wood, etching primer is more commonly used for preparing metal surfaces to be finished with paint. Etching primer is also referred to as self-etching primer.
Etching primer is used to seal both automobiles and boats, protecting the metal bodies from the elements of weather, salt water, wear and tear and other damaging effects of wind and water. When used properly, it can help prevent rust and cracking in the metal and surface when finished. An etching primer can be used to seal and protect wood, fiberglass, aluminum, iron or other metals used in cars and boats.
The properties of an etching primer allow it to be used to help make different metal surfaces stick together. For example, the primer can prepare the surface of two metal parts prior to adhesive application. The primer allows the adhesive to create a stronger bond on the surface of both pieces. The etching primer can also be used to seal and adhere protective coatings to surfaces.
Although etching primer is primarily used to prepare surfaces for painting and installation, it also protects metal surfaces from corrosion, rust and damage from exposure to various elements. Once the etching primer has dried the surface can be sanded and painted while still preventing corrosion.
Through research, it has been discovered that etching primer can be used to protect and prime teeth. The etching primer is used in the dental field to bond teeth and cover with sealants. The primer is also used by orthodontists when adhering braces to the teeth.
