Count Dragula Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hello fellow model builders. I would like some advice on which primers and spray paints to use on 1:24 or 1:25 plastic model cars. I work for NAPA auto parts, and we have a variety of primers and paints.We even have Krylons "Fusion" spray paint which they "Say" requires no priming. A dear friend requested that I build a kit that he sent me for Christmas. It needs primed and painted, as do several other kits that I want to eventually build. I didn't want to start this kit from my friend, but in light of a recent death in his family, I am thinking about starting it sooner now rather than later.It would mean a lot to him (and me) if I could start and complete this kit in the not to distant future. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you one and all!!! Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Primer is always a good idea. The Krylon Fusion paints need a primer under them. I bought a can of it and did the sprue test before spraying the body and sure enough, it crazed the plastic. I use Plastikote and Tamiya primers exclusively and haven't had any problems yet. Some paints need a sealer primer or Future floor wax laid down first as a barrier because they are that hot they will craze through the primer too. One of the sealer primers is Shellac BIN. I haven't used it or the Future. Others on here have and I'll leave that to them. Hope this is a good start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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