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product_id: 14350680
title: "1 gal Modern Masters AM203 Metal Effects Acrylic Primer"
brand: "modern masters"
price: "$272.27"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/14350680-1-gal-modern-masters-am203-metal-effects-acrylic-primer
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Low odor, user-friendly 1 gal coverage for 100 sq ft Metallic finish for sleek surfaces 1 gal Modern Masters AM203 Metal Effects Acrylic Primer

**Brand:** modern masters
**Price:** $272.27
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Prime your masterpiece with Modern Masters Metal Effects!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1 gal Modern Masters AM203 Metal Effects Acrylic Primer by modern masters
- **How much does it cost?** $272.27 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/14350680-1-gal-modern-masters-am203-metal-effects-acrylic-primer)

## Best For

- modern masters enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted modern masters brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Breathe Easy:** Low odor formula keeps your workspace fresh and comfortable.
- • **Trusted Durability:** Water-based acrylic primer from Rust-Oleum ensures quality and reliability.
- • **Effortless Coverage:** One gallon covers up to 100 sq ft, perfect for your next creative project.
- • **Sleek Metallic Finish:** Adds a modern, professional sheen that elevates any design.
- • **Versatile Surface Ready:** Ideal for canvas, metal, and wood—unlock your artistic potential indoors.

## Overview

Modern Masters AM203 Metal Effects Acrylic Primer is a 1-gallon, low-odor, water-based acrylic primer designed for indoor use on canvas, metal, and wood surfaces. It delivers a sleek metallic finish, covers up to 100 sq ft, and dries to full cure in approximately 3 days, making it the perfect base for professional-grade artistic and decorative projects.

## Description

Modern Masters Metal Effects Primer is a one of a kind water-based acrylic primer. Specifically designed to block Metal Effects Patina Aging Solutions and Rust Activators from reaching the wood, metal or reactive substrate. Other primers cannot be used due to solutions/activators penetrating the surface and damaging color and finish.

## Features

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Modern Masters |
| Color | Flat Acid Blocking Primer |
| Finish Type | Metallic |
| Size | 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Item Volume | 1 Gallons |
| Special Feature | Low Odor |
| Unit Count | 128.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior |
| Surface Recommendation | Canvas,Metal,Wood |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Included Components | Metal Effects Primer |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Model Name | Metal Effects |
| Package Information | Can |
| Color Code | 000000 |
| Full Cure Time | 3E+1 Days |
| Coverage | 100 sq ft |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| UPC | 740774203015 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00740774203015 |
| Manufacturer | Rust-Oleum |
| Dry Time In Hours | 360 |
| Part Number | AM203GAL |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 6.75 x 6.75 x 8 inches |
| Item model number | AM203GAL |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Metallic |
| Material | water_based |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Low Odor |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Modern Masters
- **Color:** Flat Acid Blocking Primer
- **Finish Type:** Metallic
- **Size:** 128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Item Volume:** 1 Gallons
- **Special Feature:** Low Odor
- **Unit Count:** 128.0 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Canvas,Metal,Wood

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Modern Masters Product!  Don't skip this priming step.
*by D***. on February 4, 2024*

I have been a professional painter and these Modern Masters products are expensive, but high quality. They are Rust-oleum water-based products that clean up with soap & warm water. I was refinishing some rusted iron flower pots (picture 1). I prepped the surface by wire brushing and sanding, rinsed off with the hose and let dry (picture 3). This primer is thick and needs to be shook or stirred before applying. When applying you may need 2 thin coats vs 1 thick coat. If you are priming detailed scroll work like on these flower pots, be careful not to fill in the relief with the thick paint. So go back over any grooves in the surface with a dry brush to get out excess primer or you will lose the detail on your surface.(Picture 2). The primer has excellent coverage and the Modern Masters Paint adhears very well to it. (see more review and pictures on my Modern Masters Paint review).My only criticisim is that they need to make the products available in a quart size as the gallon is expensive and way more material that most people will need for a project and the bottle is too small. However, this excess primer can serve as a good general metal primer for other projects

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Modern Master Metal Effects system is pretty cool. My project used the rust- and it ...
*by G***L on August 2, 2017*

The Modern Master Metal Effects system is pretty cool. My project used the rust- and it certainly came out looking like rust. While you can certainly diy a similar finish, this system takes the guesswork out of it. Based on some of the other reviews here, I feel I should mention that this primer is one part of the Metal Effects system. After applying this primer, you will need to: 1) Apply the appropriate base coat, 2) Apply the appropriate activator, and 3) Apply the appropriate sealer.The entire "system" can get pricey, but I am completely satisfied with the outcome. If you can apply paint, you will have no problem with this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very dark, but it works!
*by K***A on April 9, 2021*

Please see my review of the copper paint that goes with this primer. I'm glad I bought the whole system, but this primer is super dark, so don't be surprised. The copper paint definitely brightens it up, though. I was putting it on a freshly floated ceiling, and next will be putting it on a wooden topped kitchen island.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 1 gal Modern Masters AM203 Metal Effects Acrylic Primer
- 1 gal Modern Masters ME149 Copper Metal Effects Reactive Metallic Paint
- 1 gal Modern Masters PA901 Green Metal Effects Aging Solution

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*Last updated: 2026-02-15*