Awlgrip Quick Build Multicolor Sealer & Surfacing Primer, Blue Base, Qt. (OU5000Q)

Awlgrip Quick Build – Multicolor Sealer & Surfacing Primer, Blue Base, 1 Quart

Quick Build is an advanced, professional-grade primer system that combines sealing and surfacing into a single versatile product — dramatically reducing the number of steps required to achieve a flawless Awlgrip topcoat finish. The Blue Base is specifically formulated for mixing cool, blue-toned primer colors — blues, teals, and grey-blues — that closely match your chosen topcoat for better hide, more vibrant final color, and reduced topcoat usage. The quart size is ideal for smaller jobs, touch-ups, and component work where a full gallon isn’t needed.

Key Features

• 2-in-1 sealer and surfacer primer — one product handles both functions
• Blue Base for mixing cool, blue-toned primer colors — blues, teals, and grey-blues
• 60 formulated primer colors available via MIXIT Cloud for close topcoat color matching
• Sealer mode: single-coat application, no sanding required after application
• Surfacer mode: ideal for aged substrates or surfaces requiring additional build
• Can be applied directly to certain substrates with no additional primers required
• Substrate prep, primer, and topcoat all achievable in a single day
• Superior hide reduces topcoat usage on certain colors

Compatible Applications

• Fiberglass hulls and topsides (above waterline)
• Aluminum and properly prepared metal surfaces
• Aged or weathered substrates requiring surfacing
• Small components, touch-ups, and production environments
• Use with Awlgrip polyester urethane topcoats in blue, teal, or grey-blue tones

Parts Desk Insights

Best Use Case: Quick Build Blue Base is the right primer choice when your Awlgrip topcoat is a blue, teal, or grey-blue color and you want the primer to closely match for maximum hide and color vibrancy. It’s especially effective under deep or saturated blue topcoats where a white or grey primer base would require significantly more topcoat coats to achieve full coverage. The quart size is the smart choice for smaller areas, touch-up work, or single-coat sealer applications. For larger full-hull jobs, the gallon format offers better value — see the Quick Build White Base Gallon as a reference for the gallon format. For application, you’ll also need the appropriate Awlgrip reducer — see Standard Reducer (Qt.) or Fast Evaporating Reducer (Qt.) depending on your application conditions. Also available in Red Base for warm-toned topcoats.