['72Malibu]

I just left local paint store with 1 gallon DP90LF and 2 quarts DP402LF =
$193.19. While there I inquired about the Omni line of epoxy primer and was quoted $80.00. Are people getting good results with this primer, I can't believe the price difference without a reduction in quality.
Any input greatly appreciated. I am a long way from paint and I'm dreading a return to the paint store for high build primer and paint if the epoxy primer $ is any indication of the cost of those products.

 

[Dave Birdwell]

Here is my opinion...If the Omni epoxy is as good as the Omni basecoat, I say go for it. I have no experience with the Omni epoxy, but the basecoat is great stuff. As far as a high build 2K primer, I would try to find a Transtar dealer in your area. I use the Transtar primer and the clearcoats, and have excellent results.

 

[136679ss]

I just left local paint store with 1 gallon DP90LF and 2 quarts DP402LF =
$193.19. While there I inquired about the Omni line of epoxy primer and was quoted $80.00. Are people getting good results with this primer, I can't believe the price difference without a reduction in quality.
Any input greatly appreciated. I am a long way from paint and I'm dreading a return to the paint store for high build primer and paint if the epoxy primer $ is any indication of the cost of those products.

I've had good luck with it, and will be using it on my 67 in the coming days.

 

[baddbob71]

SPI beats DPLF and the Omni epoxy in quality (adhesion, flexability, durability, application, and solvent resistance) and it's also more economical at about $15 per sprayable quart.

I really don't care for DPLF much and the Omni has less durability from what I've seen. The old DP line was a much better product.

On a total top to bottom inside and out complete restoration I'll use up to 6 gallons of sprayable epoxy + primer surfacers, paints and clears. Monitoring expenses makes sense especially if you find better products at lower cost.

 

[1ch9ev7el2le]

SPI beats DPLF and the Omni epoxy in quality (adhesion, flexability, durability, application, and solvent resistance) and it's also more economical at about $15 per sprayable quart.

I really don't care for DPLF much and the Omni has less durability from what I've seen. The old DP line was a much better product.

On a total top to bottom inside and out complete restoration I'll use up to 6 gallons of sprayable epoxy + primer surfacers, paints and clears. Monitoring expenses makes sense especially if you find better products at lower cost.

Where do you get your SPI products? I haven't been able to find anyone locally who carries it. Do you know of anybody that might be able to ship it to me? I spent more on a quart of DPLF and activator than i would have on the SPI primer!

 

['72Malibu]

Thanks for all replies. I stuck with the DPLF simply because I have used it in the past and it worked well. I guess I'm just suffering sticker shock!