When you’re aiming for a flawless finish, prep work matters just as much as the final coat does- and that’s where a product like Evercoat Slick Sand comes in handy. This high-build primer and surfactant is an unsung hero in many body shops, custom garages, and DIY repair enthusiasts’ collections- and the Central Alberta Paint & Supply team are some of this product’s biggest fans!
Whether you’re restoring a classic car or working on another project that demands perfection, Slick Sand helps you get that smooth, ready-for-paint surface with ease, delivering the kind of results that’ll turn heads. Read on to learn more about what makes this product a must-have in your kit and how the CAPS team can help you get the best application from your Slick Sand.
What Makes Evercoat Slick Sand Such a Handy Product?
Evercoat Slick Sand isn’t just any primer- it’s a high-solids, extra high-build primer surfacer with a polyester base. This means it has a higher-than-normal proportion of suspended poly fibers in the base, which fills in any minor imperfections, pinholes, and scratches as the primer settles and cures to create a perfectly smooth working surface, regardless of what material you’re using.
The properties of this formula mean it lays down thick, allowing you to sand it down to the right finish, level, and form without worrying about breaking through to the substrate surface. Plus, its quick-drying properties (which are phenomenal for a primer this dense with poly solids!) mean you can move through the stages of your project faster than usual, saving you time without compromising on quality or results.
Professional and Personal Uses for High-Build Primers
Even though it may seem like a niche product initially, Evercoat Slick Sand is a truly versatile product. Body shops love it for automotive refinishing, but this product isn’t just limited to use on cars, not by a long shot. It’s also perfect for boats, motorcycles, trailers, and even aircraft- any project where a smooth, durable high-build primer base is needed to fill in any small knicks and abrasions that affect surface integrity and performance… or you need a photo-perfect final coat.
Beyond the typical uses for a product like Slick Sand, creatives and crafty folks have found ways to utilize it beyond its typical applications- furniture restoration, sculptural art, and cosplay all have uses for this fantastic product when a durable, smooth finish is essential. Slick Sand’s ability to bond and prime various substrates from metal to fiberglass to concrete and even wood means that no matter what you’re using it for, this product will deliver what you need every time.
How to Get the Best Results With Evercoat Slick Sand
As with any high-performance product, using Slick Sand requires a little bit of know-how to get the best results, so safety precautions should be taken. Ensure you’re priming and painting in a well-ventilated area, and always wear proper PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, and a respirator or mask that covers your mouth and nose. When mixing and applying the primer, follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely. Mix it thoroughly to ensure an even consistency, and apply it using a spray gun with a 1.8- to 2.2- millimetre nozzle for the best results.
Temperature and humidity will also significantly affect how well your primer adheres to the surface you’re working with. Ideal conditions for using Slick Sand are between 15-25°C (60-80°F) with low humidity. Applying the primer at extreme temperatures or humidity will affect the curing process, leading to a less effective bond.
Following application, allow the primer to cure properly before sanding, and always use the appropriate grit sandpaper for your primer and substrate to achieve an ultra-smooth finish. Of course, this is the step where proper respiratory protection is crucial because the high ratio of poly fibres means there are small cast-off particles that you may inadvertently breathe in while sanding. Patience, caution, and attention to detail are essential when working with Slick Sand.
Perfect Your High-Build Primer Applications with Help From CAPS
Whether you’re an automotive specialist repairing collision damage or a savvy cosplayer getting ready for this year’s ComicCon, Central Alberta Paint & Supply can help you utilize Evercoat Slick Sand to get the job done, no matter the size, substrate, or scope of your final product.
Our team of experts can help guide you through the application process, offer tips for achieving the best results, and provide the high-quality tools and materials you need to perfect your project. Visit one of our shops or contact the shop so you can crack open a can of Slick Sand and get started on your latest project today!