Primer comparison

Manf.	Product name/ primer colors (numbers)	Major components	Application/clean-up	Dry time	Comments	Links (SDS, Oddy, etc.)
Krylon	ACRYLI-QUIK Acrylic Lacquer Enamel/ flat gray (1318), flat brown (1317), flat black (1316), flat white (1315), flat platinum (1314)	Acrylic alkyd, solvents mix (acetone, dimethyl carbonate, ethylbenzene, aliphatic HCs, 2-methyl-1-propanol, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol/ clean with lacquer thinner	Touch: 12 min; Recoat: anytime	High solids, fast-drying times; good protection and durability, VOC compliant	SDS(black)
Krylon	TOUGH COAT Advanced Enamel/ flat gray (8290), gloss white (9290); gloss black (7999), galvanizing gray (8290)	Modified alkyd, solvents mix (acetone, dimethyl carbonate, ethylbenzene, aliphatic HCs, 2-methyl-1-propanol, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol or liquid/ clean with mineral spirits when wet	Touch: 30 min; Handle: 1 hour	Enamel paint/primer with very good adhesion, durability and coverage, rust and corrosion protection; insoluble in water, VOC compliant	SDS(gray)
Krylon	RUST TOUGH Acrylic Alkyd Enamel	Acrylic alkyd, solvents mix (acetone, n-butyl acetate, ethylbenzene, aliphatic HCs, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol or liquid/ clean with mineral spirits when wet	Touch: 25 min; Handle: 1 hour	One coat (no primer needed) rust-preventive formula, excellent hiding and durability, VOC compliant	SDS(white)
Krylon	COLORMAXX Paint + Primer/ white (5584), red (5583), gray (5582), black (5581)	Modified alkyd, solvents mix (acetone, ethylbenzene aliphatic HCs, xylenes), pigments	Aerosol/ clean with mineral spirits	Touch: 10 min; Handle: 1 hour	Excellent adhesion and durability; corrosion protection, fast drying, insoluble in water	SDS(white)
Krylon	TOUGH COAT QUIK-DRY Alkyd Enamel/ black (780113), white (780404), clear (787253)	Modified alkyd; solvent mix (xylenes, toluene, ethylbenzene, aromatic HCs, trimethyl benzenes, naphtha) pigments	Liquid	Touch: 5-10 min; Handle: 10-15 min: Recoat: 30 min	Corrosion resistant, high gloss, durable finish, resists chipping and peeling	SDS(black)
Krylon	IRON GUARD Water-Based Acrylic Enamel/ red (1801), gray (1802), white (1803)	Acrylic; propylene glycol, water, pigments	Liquid/clean with soap and water	Touch: 15-30 min; Handle: 1-2 hours; Recoat: 4 hrs	High gloss, waterborne, corrosion resistant, excellent adhesion; low VOC; moisture resistant	SDS(black)
Rust-Oleum	High Performance Enamel Primer Spray paint: red (7569838), gray (7582838), aluminum (254170)	Polymer base: red and gray (modified alkyd); aluminum (acrylic); solvent mix (acetone, xylenes, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, ethyl benzene, naphtha)	mineral spirits	Touch: 15 min; Handle: 1-2 hours; Fully dry: 24 hrs	Durable protective coating with superior rust prevention, and excellent resistance to abrasion, fading, chipping, and dulling; applies easily, provides excellent coverage and dries fast	SDS(aluminum)
Rust-Oleum	2x Ultra Cover, Flat Primer; black (2498460, gray (334017), red (338018), white (334019)	Acrylic modified alkyd, solvent mix (acetone, naphtha, xylene, n-butyl acetate), pigments	mineral spirits	Touch: 20 min; Handle: 1 hour; Fully dry: 24 hrs	Primer promotes topcoat adhesion and helps prevent chipping, cracking and peeling	SDS(black)
Rust-Oleum	Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 water based primer (BEY123-1)	Styrenated acrylic, solvent mix (glycol ethers and water), titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, zinc oxide, talc	soap and water	Touch: 30 min; Recoat: 1 hour; Fully dry: 7 days	Ultra high hide with exceptional adhesion, low odor, great flow and leveling, and a flexible acrylic formula; provides rust inhibition; stable non-flammable white liquid	SDS