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Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by Senkan » Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:28 am

I was going to spray the Krylon Matte Finish into the airbrush. I want it thin and if I do put it into an airbrush I want to be able to clean it out w/o using spirits.

Was also thinking of putting some paint in with the Krylon Matte. This will give me the undercoat color I want and will show those fine seems that need to be filled. Just hitting it with a clear coat won't show me that.

Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by Wordy » Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:01 am

sargentx wrote:My krylon matte is in an aerosol can. I use it for everything. It receives paint beautifully. The surface it makes is like an ultra fine piece of paper. Slightly toothy.
I wouldn't try thinning it or anything like that. It's sublime as it is in the aerosol can.
I didn't know you could get it in a jar...??
Quick question regarding the Krylon Matt Finish, I take it you use it as final sealant after you've done all your weathering as well?

Thanks

Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by sargentx » Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:36 pm

My krylon matte is in an aerosol can. I use it for everything. It receives paint beautifully. The surface it makes is like an ultra fine piece of paper. Slightly toothy.
I wouldn't try thinning it or anything like that. It's sublime as it is in the aerosol can.
I didn't know you could get it in a jar...??

Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by Senkan » Fri Mar 14, 2014 6:49 am

I have some Krylon Matte finish. Might give it a try. I'd like to use it in my airbrush. Will it thin with alcohol?

How well does weathering work over the Krylon?

Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by sargentx » Wed Mar 12, 2014 7:04 pm

I LOVE Krylon Matte finish. It sticks like crazy, leaves a nice fine surface that has a great tooth to it for subsequent acrylic layers.
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Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by vaindioux » Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:24 pm

Thank-you

Patrick

Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by PetrolGator » Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:44 pm

I use Mr Surfacer 1200 thinned with Mr Thinner. It works on resin AND styrene without peer.

Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by vaindioux » Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:13 pm

Thank-you I will check it out.

Patrick

Re: Which primer to use for acrylics?

by BombMagnet » Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:48 am

I like the Tamiya spray can primer. It sprays a smooth, fine coat of paint that also adheres well to the model and any photo etch. Unfortunately it is a bit pricey.

Which primer to use for acrylics?

by vaindioux » Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:25 pm

Hi

I have been using krylon sandable gray primer and never had a problem until today. I was priming a Chinese sub and the primer accumulated at a spot on the bottom of the hull and I didn't noticed it and left it to dry. When I checked the plastic on the hull had been slightly melted, I was really surprised (It's not ruined I just will display the sub on the opposite side of course when finished).
So I finished priming it with Tamiya flat base X-21.
I am just wondering what you all use for priming acrylics.

Thanks

Patrick

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