Primer color for K5, dark burnt orange poly.

[don340-4]

 What color primer should I use to bring out the true color of K5 ? I will be using PPG base coat, solvent based if I can get it. Any opinions ?

     

[js29no]

I would go with red! they have spray out card's. to light A color and you risk A build up of base, dark color's can fool you if not being careful of light and dark spots. three coats of base is about what I like to use. but then again I use axalta (formerly) Dupont, and use's there value shade system of sealers.  

[don340-4]

  js29no thanks, I was thinking red also but maybe a lighter shade, I think I can get a rose color primer which would let me see the base I am laying down. Axalta I'll have to look at that.

[mopardave]

other option is to use the grey primer but tint it with your base coat. reduces highs and lows when doing base coat.

[don340-4]

   mopardave I have never heard of doing that sounds like a good idea, I may give that a try. I have quite a few options  now, thanks

[js29no]

I have done some thing like that before, you can use tint from A paint mixing system in primer. no balancer or binder wasted that way,not to mention pearl and flake. I like to seal over the surfacer primer! and I stay away from cheaper base coat. if your doing A budget paint job then tinting your surface/filler primer will be A good option that you can use.