W.R. Meadows Mel-Prime™ Solvent-Base VOC Primer. Mel-Prime™ Solvent-Based VOC Primer is a ready-to-use primer specifically formulated to meet the maximum VOC content limits of 450 g/L for Quick Dry Primers as required by the U.S. EPA Architectural Coatings Rule. It is red to reddish-brown in color and is furnished in 5-gallon (18.93 liter) pails.