Gem Prime® White Conversion Primer

21 Day Pot Life @ 77°  F

gemcoat one five.small.pngGem Prime® White Conversion Primer is the “Best” quality white primer formulated for maximum adhesion, flexibility and moisture resistance. Gem Prime can be used as a foundation under virtually any topcoat including lacquers, precatalyzed systems, conversion systems, catalyzed varnish and most alkyd or latex enamels. Gem Prime addresses environmental and safety concerns with its low HAPs and VOC formulation. This product meets all of the pertinent government regulations regarding emissions and exceeds the performance parameters outlined by KCMA and ASTM.






Product Codes

150-0002  Gem Prime® White Conversion Primer 

MSDS      PDS 

*Available in Gallons (4 per case), Fives and 55 Gallon Drums


Product Preparation & Application


Material Preparation:   Catalyze Gem Prime White Conversion Primer with pre-packaged catalyst kit. Mix or agitate thoroughly before use. Reduction may be required for certain types of application. SOL-9011 HAPs Free Thinner should be used for reduction. If a slower dry time is desired, use only SOL-9012 HAPs Free Retarder at levels not to exceed 4% by volume.

Application:   Gem Prime White Conversion Primer is designed for spray application. Temperature will affect viscosity. All products are designed to achieve the highest possible solids content at a viscosity low enough to allow proper spray atomization without the addition of costly chemical solvents. We recommend a coating system comprised of 1 coat of primer at 3-4 mils wet film build and 1-2 coats of topcoat at 3-4 mils wet film build per coat. The total dry film build for the complete coating system should not exceed 3 mils.

Clean-up:   Use #500 Gem Coat Lacquer Thinner or SOL-9011 HAPs Free Lacquer Thinner to clean all equipment. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulation regarding pollution.

Product Advantages

  • HAPs Compliant 
  • AIM Compliant 
  • User Friendly
  • 21 Day Pot Life
  • No Critical Recoat Time 
  • Excellent Moisture Resistance
  • Dries Smoother Than Other Primers Requiring Less Scuff Sanding
  • AWI OP-5 When Topcoated with White Gem Var
  • Catalyst Supplied in Pre-Measured Containers 
  • Can be Tinted to Virtually Any Pastel Color Using Industrial Colorants
  • Exceeds KCMA Performance Requirements
  • Exceeds ASTM Performance Requirements