Is Windshield Primer Necessary?

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MrSony

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Is it necessary? Can I just use any old primer? What's so special about that 20-60$ bottle?
 
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You mean the primer for the urethane? Yes, its necessary if you want a good bond. The urethane should be sold a system with a primer, kinda like PVC cement. They do make primerless urethanes but they aren't as good as one that uses a primer.
 
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melloelky

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Unless you're going over a paint or bare metal you don't need primer. You can put new urethane on top of the old cut urethane
 
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MrSony

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I ended up buying two bottles. It's safe to put over bare cleaned metal, yes?
 

melloelky

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I ended up buying two bottles. It's safe to put over bare cleaned metal, yes?
it's not designed to go over a large area of bare steel.any spot on the glass where the blackout is damaged or there isn't any at all.small scratches on the pinch welds and the like yes.
 
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