Overview

Caparol Capacryl Haftprimer High Opacity Adhesion Primer is a premium water-based acrylic primer suitable for use indoors and outdoors, engineered to deliver strong adhesion and reliable coverage on challenging surfaces. Loved by decorators for its high opacity, quick-drying, and easy sanding properties, it creates the perfect base to prepare for a smooth, durable top coat finish.

Haftprimer primer bonds exceptionally well to a wide range of substrates, including previously coated surfaces, enamel finishes, wood, zinc and galvanised metal, rigid PVC, aluminium, and copper. Its water-based, environmentally responsible formulation is gentle enough for applications such as children’s toys while still offering professional-grade performance.

Strong adhesion on difficult substrates
Fast-drying
Easy to sand for a smooth finish
Can be used as a base before applying acrylic or alkyd resin enamels
Water-dilutable
Certified safe for children’s toys (DIN EN 71-3)
Tintable in 1 000+ colours

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Caparol tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay.

Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.

A tinted primer can be used to help obtain the true depth of colour for your top coat or to reduce the amount of coats required when a drastic colour change is occurring. A tinted primer will not necessarily be the same colour as your selected topcoat. It will be tinted towards the topcoat colour and generally lighter in shade. For example if your topcoat is black your primer may be a shade of grey. If you are unsure about when a tinted primer is required please contact us and we can advise further.

Area	Interior & Exterior
Recommended Use	Promoting adhesion on various surfaces. Suitable for: Wood, derived timber products, zinc/galvanised substrates, aluminium, copper, unplasticized (rigid)PVC, stable existing coatings. Do not apply on anodised aluminium.
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 8m2 per litre
Drying Time	Dust dry: 1-2 Hours Touch dry: 10-12 Hours
Re-Coat Time	Recoatable with acrylic enamels: 12-16 Hours Recoatable with alkyd resin enamels: 48 Hours
Recommended Coats	1 Coat
Application Method	Brush, Roller or Sprayer
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water

Preparation

Always ensure the substrate is clean, sound, and appropriately prepared before painting.

Wooden Parts

Sand following the grain direction and clean the surface. Remove all seeping wood contents, such as wood resin/rosin and resin galls. Cut sharp edges

Zinc, Unplasticized (Rigid) PVC

Wash with light ammonia solution using a sanding pad.

Aluminium, Copper

Clean with destined detergents, e.g. Gescha Multi-Star, then sand with a plastic abrasive fleece.

Existing Paint Coatings

Sand the surface of existing coats of paint and/or treat slightly with alkali. Remove unstable existing coatings.

Application

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure compatibility

Stir well before use. If needed, dilute with up to 5% clean tap water.
Suitable for brush, roller or spray equipment. See datasheet for more details.

Note: Apply in +8 °C temperatures and a maximum relative humidity of 70 %

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the packaging

Note: If using more than one can of the same colour, intermix prior to use to ensure colour consistency. Check tinted product prior to application to avoid colour differences.