Ultimate 2K Primer Surfacer Catalyst 1 Quart - 3m Mar-Hyde

The 3M Mar-Hyde Ultimate 2K Primer Surfacer Catalyst, Model 5557, is engineered to enhance the performance of 3M Mar-Hyde Ultimate 2K Urethane Primer Surfacers. This professional-grade hardener ensures reliable and complete curing, producing a durable, high-build film that provides a robust foundation for automotive topcoats and industrial finishes.

Key Features

• Consistent Curing: Formulated for optimal chemical activation and cross-linking, promoting a resilient and long-lasting primer finish.
• Rapid Film Build & Drying: Facilitates a fast-drying, high-build film that effectively fills minor surface imperfections and sand scratches, reducing overall preparation and cure-to-sand time by up to 50% compared to conventional 2K systems.
• Enhanced Adhesion & Sandability: Improves the primer's adhesion to diverse substrates and refines its sanding characteristics, enabling a smooth, uniform surface for subsequent paint layers.
• Excellent Color Holdout: Designed to minimize topcoat absorption, contributing to superior color holdout and accurate color reproduction of the final finish.
• Increased Productivity: Significantly reduces cure-to-sand time, thereby accelerating project completion in demanding professional auto body and industrial environments.

Applications

This catalyst is integral for professional automotive refinishing and collision repair operations. It serves as the essential hardener for 3M Mar-Hyde Ultimate 2K Primer Surfacers, preparing a range of vehicle and industrial substrates including bare steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and previously painted surfaces. This product establishes a critical base layer for subsequent paint applications, making it suitable for auto body shops that require a reliable, high-performance priming system compatible with various automotive paint systems.

Specifications

• Model Number: 5557
• Manufacturer: 3M Mar-Hyde
• Volume: 1 Quart
• Weight: 2.33 lbs
• Dimensions: 7 x 3 x 3 inches
• Color: Clear
• Associated Product: For use with 3M Mar-Hyde Ultimate 2K Urethane Primer Surfacers