Mercury – Light Gray Primer Enamel Spray Paint | 12 oz Marine Primer | 80287852

Overview

Before you spray on that final coat, make sure your surface is ready with Mercury Marine 80287852 Light Gray Primer Enamel Spray Paint. This durable 12-ounce aerosol primer creates the perfect base for Mercury finish paints, improving adhesion and helping you achieve a smooth, professional-grade finish. It seals out moisture, prevents rust, and promotes even coverage on engine cowls, drives, propellers, or lower units. Whether you’re touching up or refinishing your outboard, this is the foundation for a clean, long-lasting paint job.

Key Features

• Purpose: Provides a strong bonding surface for Mercury enamel paints.
• Color: Light gray enamel primer, ideal under most Mercury and Mariner finishes.
• Performance: Promotes smooth, even paint coverage and color consistency.
• Protection: Helps prevent corrosion by sealing out moisture and contaminants.
• Ease of Use: Convenient 12 oz spray can for quick, uniform application.

Engine & Boat Compatibility

• For use on engine cowls, lower units, propellers, and drives
• Pairs best with Mercury OEM enamel paints, Leveler (80287854), and Clear Coat (80287853)

Performance & Real-World Benefits

The 80287852 Light Gray Primer ensures your topcoat adheres perfectly and looks factory-fresh. It levels out small surface imperfections, giving your finish color a consistent, professional sheen. It also adds a layer of protection against moisture, rust, and peeling — extending the life of your paint job in tough marine conditions.

Whether you’re repairing small chips or repainting an entire lower unit, this primer gives you the perfect start for a finish that lasts season after season.

Why Choose Mercury OEM

The Mercury 80287852 primer is designed specifically to work with Mercury’s paint system. Aftermarket primers may not bond properly or could react with marine paints, leading to bubbling or flaking.

Mercury’s OEM formula ensures proper adhesion, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability. It’s the same primer used by Mercury technicians to prep engines at the factory — proven to deliver an even, long-lasting finish.

FAQ

Q1: What’s this primer used for?
It’s designed for engine cowls, lower units, drives, and propellers before applying your finish coat.

Q2: What color is it?
It’s light gray enamel, perfect for use under Mercury and Mariner paints.

Q3: How much is in a can?
A 12-ounce spray can, ideal for touch-ups or full prep jobs.

Q4: Can it help prevent corrosion?
Yes — it seals out moisture and helps protect metal from rust.

Q5: Why use OEM primer?
Because Mercury’s primer is made to bond perfectly with Mercury paints and last in marine conditions.