Anybody ever used Sterling U-1201 Epoxy Primer? I have a supply of this stuff I can use and was just wondering how good it is. Here is what I learned in a search
"U-1201 yellow, strontium chromate epoxy primer is mixed 1:1 with U-1202 catalyst and should pre-react one hour before thinning and application. This meets Mil Spec No. Mil-P23377D, for aviation and transportation and is an excellent anti-corrosion coating for use over chemically-treated aluminum and properly prepared steel. For years an aircraft standard, U-1201 is also used as a finish primer for aluminum components and marine accessories such as spars, antenna masts and trim.

Best sprayed by siphon, pressure feed or new HVLP spray equipment, U-1201 is thinned 20-50%, depending upon surface profile to be covered. Due to its low solids makeup, U-1201 is not designed for heavy plated aluminum hulls nor immersed surfaces since it cannot be applied in adequate film thickness to create a sufficient immersion, moisture barrier. Pot life is 6-8 hours. Coverage is about 200-250 sq. ft. per mixed gallon.

U-1201 demonstrates excellent adhesion, anti-corrosive action and may be recoated when dry, up to 24 hours after application, without sanding."
What do you all think? Think it will be good to use? My paint shop here charges $170 for the PPG primer I want to use, but if I have some of this stuff I might just want to use it you know.....

If it has a military spec I bet it's probably alright stuff---(just a guess though). Be very carefull with old epoxy products because the hardeners do have a shelf life. Is this old stock?If you want to save a few bucks PPG has a primer in their Industrial coatings line called EPX-900 that works very well. CRE-CT is also an excellent product but very very thick. Both of these can be tinted by your supplier. Bob

Thanks Bob. The stuff is not too old. I will check the shelf life on it before I attempt to use it.