69_Stingray Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 As the title says. What is a good primer? I'm looking to get in a spray can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) I can depend a lot on what type of paint you plan on using. You'll get a lot of responses suggesting Tamiya primer, which is a good, safe alternative for most circumstances. Steve Edited March 31, 2021 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 As Steve said, Tamiya is the "weapon of choice" of many here. But it's expensive and can be hard to find. Lately I've been having excellent results with Touch N Tone Flat White, Flat Gray, and Flat Black as primer. This is cheap, near-generic spray paint I found in a couple local hardware stores but it works great as a primer. It might actually be the same stuff as the late, lamented Walmart Color Place flat white, gray, and black, which were also excellent primers. I hope you can find it in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Personally, I use Duplicolor primers, but you need to be cognisent that they are designed for automotive applications and are a "hotter" primer than hobby primers. But they have many pros as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I use the more expensive Duplicolor primer. I didn't have any luck with the cheaper version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 14 minutes ago, ewetwo said: I use the more expensive Duplicolor primer. I didn't have any luck with the cheaper version. I now use mostly Duplicolor "Primer/Sealer". Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I've been getting really good results with this primer, I get it at WalMart..... You can shoot DupliColor Perfect Match paints over it with no problem, and it dries super slick provided you spray it slick. It's what I primed this Porsche with....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Just recently started airbrushing unthinned Stynylrez acrylic on the recommendation of another forum member. Not so sure it is really any better than the Krylon rattlecan primer I used to use but I wanted something acrylic that I could airbrush. Will continue to use it. And in comes in several colors too. Edited March 31, 2021 by TransAmMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I've been happy with Duplicolor primers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I now use mostly Duplicolor "Primer/Sealer". Steve I followed your advice Steve seeing how beautiful your builds come out. But the more expensive primer. I tried the cheaper Duplicolor primer and it didn't protect the plastic as well as the more expensive one. At least with my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, ewetwo said: I followed your advice Steve seeing how beautiful your builds come out. But the more expensive primer. I tried the cheaper Duplicolor primer and it didn't protect the plastic as well as the more expensive one. At least with my experience. Which one are you using? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Strickly Duplicolor primers because I use hotter paints (HOK). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Which one are you using? Steve The can that cost $11 Steve. There are other Duplicolor primers that run around $6. In the same auto parts store. but the paint burned through them. Edited March 31, 2021 by ewetwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, ewetwo said: The can that cost $11 Steve. There are other Duplicolor primers that run around $6. In the same auto parts store. but the paint burned through them. Apparently the same primers that I am using. I don’t think I’ve ever spent less than $9.00 or $10.00 on a can of Duplicolor, and the price continues to rise. Steve Edited April 1, 2021 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Here in upstate NY. Duplicolor has 2 different primers in the auto parts stores. I can take a picture of them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69_Stingray Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Is this a ok primer? I bought the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 That pictured above is a good primer, but it NEEDS to be sanded to get any kind of smooth finish with it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69_Stingray Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Any other brand that I should be aware of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 It seems a little slow drying to me, but otherwise fine. It seems like it takes longer to cure than the black. It does sand well from my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 11 hours ago, 69_Stingray said: Is this a ok primer? I bought the white. I use the white, black, dark gray, red qxide, and light gray sealer on kits all the time with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 15 hours ago, 69_Stingray said: Is this a ok primer? I bought the white. I just picked up a bunch of this - Ollies had cans for 2 or 3 bucks...works great for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) On 3/31/2021 at 4:06 PM, JollySipper said: You can shoot DupliColor Perfect Match paints over it with no problem That's good information. I didn't realize Rustoleum 2X primer would be safe under Duplicolor Perfect Match lacquers. Edited April 2, 2021 by AMT68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Roberto Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I bought a spray can of Mr Hobby surface primer 1000 at Hobby Lobby the other day and I really like it. It might be better than the Tamiya, covers better and levels out beautifully when dry. Also seems to be tougher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACR-E Doug Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 My main primers are Mr Hobby Surface Primer and also Stynylrez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauercrew Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 3/31/2021 at 2:10 PM, Snake45 said: As Steve said, Tamiya is the "weapon of choice" of many here. But it's expensive and can be hard to find. Lately I've been having excellent results with Touch N Tone Flat White, Flat Gray, and Flat Black as primer. This is cheap, near-generic spray paint I found in a couple local hardware stores but it works great as a primer. It might actually be the same stuff as the late, lamented Walmart Color Place flat white, gray, and black, which were also excellent primers. I hope you can find it in Canada. Snake the walmarts in my area no longer carry the primmer so if they do in your area better get all you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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