DanR Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Does anyone have any suitable substitutions for Tamiya Primer? I intend to spray Tamiya TS lacquer over it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 With the lack of availability of Tamiya Primers in my area I have started using Mr. Surfacer primers. I have found them in both gray and white and they also offer a few different levels rated at 1000 and 1500 and some higher. The higher the number the smoother the surface. I have been pleased with their performance and in using the finer grades I actually prefer the Mr. Surfacer products in some ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanR Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, espo said: With the lack of availability of Tamiya Primers in my area I have started using Mr. Surfacer primers. I have found them in both gray and white and they also offer a few different levels rated at 1000 and 1500 and some higher. The higher the number the smoother the surface. I have been pleased with their performance and in using the finer grades I actually prefer the Mr. Surfacer products in some ways. I've seen the Mr. Surfacer primer around, but I was hoping to find a larger can of something that is maybe less expensive, or costs the same but goes a lot farther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 minute ago, DanR said: I've seen the Mr. Surfacer primer around, but I was hoping to find a larger can of something that is maybe less expensive, or costs the same but goes a lot farther. You can always check an auto parts store or the automotive department of Wal Mart. Many seem to like the automotive type primers, but I'm happier with the finish that I get with the Tamiya or Mr. Surfacer products. They are primarily for our uses and I think it shows in their finishes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Mr. Surfacer is really good stuff. It's right up there with Tamiya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 8 hours ago, DanR said: Does anyone have any suitable substitutions for Tamiya Primer? I intend to spray Tamiya TS lacquer over it. Thanks! You can order Mr surfacer online if you can't get it locally. Hobby titan primer is amazing, Mr.surfacer is fantastic too, alclads primer is great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSchnell Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 If you have a NAPA Auto Parts near by- I've had good luck with their spray can primers. Huge 15oz can for $10-12. Sands nicely. I've sprayed 15-20 1/25 car bodies with the can I have and still have enough left for another 5-10. I've found this primer at Ollie's for $2.99 a can as well. I've also used Dupli-Color spray can primer with success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandboarder Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 1:03 AM, DanR said: I've seen the Mr. Surfacer primer around, but I was hoping to find a larger can of something that is maybe less expensive, or costs the same but goes a lot farther. Mr Surfacer is an amazing product and you get what you pay for. I only use their 1500 surfacer. It’s has an amazing self levelling ability. I spray 1500 black over and badly orange pealed Model Master paint job. And the Mr Surfacer dry absolutely smooth. It corrected the orange peal without any sanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) On 6/22/2022 at 11:33 AM, DanR said: I've seen the Mr. Surfacer primer around, but I was hoping to find a larger can of something that is maybe less expensive, or costs the same but goes a lot farther. Than I'd give hobby titan a try. 400ML can for around $16 and it dries and self levels and sands beautifully. I love there matt black primer i will usually use that for chassis and such because the finish is that nice. It's more expensive than Mr hobby and tamiya primers, but you get 400ML compared to 170ml or less for a couple more bucks. Edited June 24, 2022 by Dpate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Spraygunner is running a sale right now on them(Ammo Titan Primer) for $13 a can https://spraygunner.com/search.php?page=1§ion=product&search_query=primer&_bc_fsnf=1&brand=74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I use Mr Primer Surfacer 1000 and am very satisfied with that product, slightly thinned with their Leveling thinner the finish is very smooth as it self levels. But I buy the jars airbrush it in light grey. But their Mr Surfacer is good too and you can generally find that in 1200 and 1500, as well as more colors. I haven't had the need as yet, the 1000 the way I spray it is baby bottom smooth. Very happy with that. I can't imagine auto primers being this smooth frankly but maybe they don't need to be. And for enamels or acrylics I use Stynylrez. With Stynylrez I'm unconventional and cut it a bit with hardware store lacquer thinner, it lays down very smooth as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanR Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 9:18 PM, martinfan5 said: Spraygunner is running a sale right now on them(Ammo Titan Primer) for $13 a can https://spraygunner.com/search.php?page=1§ion=product&search_query=primer&_bc_fsnf=1&brand=74 Thanks for this, I just ordered two cans of the white primer!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I use Duplicolor Sandable Primer. It goes on thin and sands easily. It's cheaper than Tamiya and is very close to it. https://www.duplicolor.com/product/sandable-primer/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Duplicolor sandable primer or primer filler which is basically the same..Good sized can for around 15 bucks and blocks out well and you can paint anything over it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 10:33 AM, DanR said: I've seen the Mr. Surfacer primer around, but I was hoping to find a larger can of something that is maybe less expensive, or costs the same but goes a lot farther. Burbank house of hobbies have good prices on Tamiya products.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 I believe that Testor fine grain lacquer primer is still available ( though it's been a while since I've checked), It was surprisingly good. Not quite as fine as Tamiya but still sands out smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I've used the Rust-Oleum 2X flat white primer a lot and it lays down really nice. I've even sprayed a pearl clear over it for a finished paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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