Gem Prime® White Precatalyzed Vinyl Primer

Six Month Shelf Life @ 77°  F

hiperfcans (med).jpgGem Prime® White Precatalyzed Vinyl Primer is a “better” quality white primer formulated for maximum adhesion, flexibility and moisture resistance. Gem Prime can be used as a foundation under virtually any Gemini High Performance 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 low 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

110-0005  Gem Prime® White Precatalyzed Vinyl Primer 

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


Product Preparation & Application


Material Preparation:   This product is at application viscosity as supplied. However, this product may be reduced up to 30% by volume for improved flow and leveling. We recommend SOL-9011 HAPS Free Thinner for reduction.  If a slower dry time is desired, use only SOL-9012 HAPs Free Retarder.

Application:   Temperature will effect viscosity.  Gem Prime White Precatalyzed Vinyl Primer is specifically formulated at a high viscosity to enhance grain filling characteristics on porous substrates such as MDF.  Apply with conventional, air assisted airless, HVLP or airless equipment. For airless equipment, pressure may have to be increased due to high solids content. We recommend a coating system comprised of one coat of Gem Prime White Precatalyzed Vinyl 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
  • No Critical Recoat Time 
  • Excellent Moisture Resistance
  • High Solids
  • Can be Tinted to Virtually Any Pastel Color Using Industrial Colorants
  • Exceeds KCMA Performance Requirements
  • Exceeds ASTM Performance Requirements