Yew Arcane Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I have very little experience with miniatures, and even less with plastics. I want to get spray on primer a out saved a lot of time. I got some fairy cheap bases from secret weapon, and I want to know if they would fiddler with aerosol as I have heard some plastics do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've never had any problem with spray on primers with plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meebs Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 As long as its model primer you'll be fine. I use the Army Painter spray primers and haven't had any trouble with dark debts or any of the resin scenic bases I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borthcollective Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Do make sure you at least soak the plastics in some warm soapy water to get rid of the mold release agent before assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetid Strumpet Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 It's always a good idea to test your primer on pieces of new plastic before you use it on something you care about. I can recommend Rustoleum's Black Camo Paint as very effective on the new plastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICleadpeople Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 If you have any doubt about the primer you are using do a test run on a peice of the left over sprue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Montoya Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Most spray primers should work, from automotive to model specific ones. There are those who say there is no difference other than price, but as others have said it is best to test on something to make sure. Very light coats at the proper distance is the key. If it comes out looking fuzzy then congratulations, the area you live in is too humid and you might have to resort to brush on primer or gesso like myself. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommadon Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I've very seldom had spray primer problems If it comes out looking fuzzy then congratulations, the area you live in is too humid and you might have to resort to brush on primer or gesso like myself. :'( This has happened to me as well and NO ONE would ever say a desert is too humid, for me it's usually when I don't shake the can enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Montoya Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I've very seldom had spray primer problems This has happened to me as well and NO ONE would ever say a desert is too humid, for me it's usually when I don't shake the can enough. Yes, that can sometimes be the case as well. I know the humidity is through the roof most of the time here in Arkansas, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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