
Balchan Professional Etch Primer Aerosol 400g
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Overview
Balchan Professional Etch Primer is a fast-drying, self-etching aerosol primer that bites straight into bare steel, galvanised iron, aluminium and most alloys—no separate acid wash needed. It lays down a tough, corrosion-resistant base that topcoats love, making it the go-to first coat for panels, chassis, gates or anything metal that lives outside in the real world.
Why You’ll Love It
- Self-etching formula grabs hold of shiny metal where ordinary primers slide off.
- Dries in 10-15 minutes so you’re sanding or topcoating the same day.
- Real rust inhibition—stops flash rust before it even starts.
Built for Real Work
Australian-made with high-build resins and phosphoric etch for maximum adhesion and corrosion protection. One 400g can covers around 2-2.5 m² and welds through for spot repairs. It’s the primer panel shops and tradies have trusted for decades—does exactly what it says on the can, no shortcuts, no worries.
Perfect For
- Tradies prepping car panels, trailers, roofs or structural steel before painting.
- DIYers priming gates, sheds, galvanised water tanks or bare alloy ute trays.
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