Dr. Cranky Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Lately, more than a few folks have been asking about primers, so I decided to put this little video together in hopes of getting a discussion started on all things PRIMERS. Primer is important as a foundation between the raw styrene and your paint job. Again, this is not necessarily a HOW-TO, but more of a discussion on whatever primers you have in your arsenal. I used quite a few different ones here in the Lab-RAT-ory. Enjoy and please help keep the discussion focused, clean, and friend. THANK YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks for the video Doc,I have been needing a good primer for sometime.Now all I have to do Is find it cheap some wheres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thanks, Austin, Plastikote is still fairly cheap. They come in half a dozen cases and you can get good deals on line. What I like about it is that it comes in a variety of colors, including black which is perfect if you are using Pearl EX powders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Another great video Doc. Plasticote is the best sanding primer there is. You can get the gray at all Tractor Supply stores. Make sure you ar not buying the enamel primer. I use the Alclad Grey primer for all of my smaller parts, it's very fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I shoot all the duplacolor types, sandable, filler, sealer, grey,and red oxide. I then base it in HOK BC26 if I need white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks, Dale, and everybody for chipping in . . . it's one of those things not to be taken for granted, this business of good primers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Smith Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I agree with all of yall but , my choice is Transtar # 4603 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Jimmy, I've never used that brand. How much is it? Looks like a tall can, larger than the regular Plastikote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Smith Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Jimmy, I've never used that brand. How much is it? Looks like a tall can, larger than the regular Plastikote. The can is 15oz & if I remember right I paid 13.00 - 14.00 To me, I think this stuff is better spraying, lays down smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I got quite a good deal on Plasti kote primer # 466.It says spot primer on the can,but lays down just like the T235. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks, Jimmy, that's a few dollars more than I pay for the Plastikote. I will have to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I use duplicolor primers, I also use walmart cheap primer as well too, I use the cheap stuff for when I am doing body to check and see how my work is coming so I dont waste the good stuff. I want to try plastikote primers, but there is not a place that sells it that is close by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.R.C. Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I`m another Duplicolor fan. The hi-build primer filler is a godsend when doing extensive bodymods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm kinda partial to DupliColor primers, but I picked up a can of Model Master white laquer primer earlier to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Different primers for different needs. I always keep a can of cheap, thin primer when I want to lay a foundation coat without the risk of blurring detail. Others, as mentioned, for color (black, medium, white), fill, surfacing, etc. I'm also fond of thinning Bondo glazing putty thinned with lacquer thinner for a heavy brush-on primer (for spot surfacing) that bridges the gap between body putty and sprays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Mike L, that sounds like a great tip for gap filling. Thanks for the input, folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I love Floquil, it's primarily made for the scale railroad train industry to maintain all the details intact when painting. It lays down very smooth out of the airbrush and dries quickly. Have not seen it in another color but Scalefinishes comes to the rescue in that situation! Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Mr. Cruz, I've only used this brand of primer once and I really liked the results. So you use it under the enamel paints? Or do you tint it with enamel to get other colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffreak Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I used to always use Plasticote , then everyone around here quit carrying it. Then also with the Tamiya fiasco, I was in a bind. I luckily had stocked up on Tamiya and just about out of it when I found it recently at HobbyTown again. I can't find the Plasticote anywhere. Tractor Supply inother areas carries it, but not locally. Even tried to get them to order it and they say they can't. I just haven't been able to get comfortable with Duplicolor and won't risk a paint job anymore with the walmart stuff under the paints I use. I have some quarts of some autobody primer, but prefer the ease of the rattle cans vs. getting the airbrush setup just for primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I agree with the walmart stuff, I use it, but not for paint jobs, I like to use to for when I am doing body work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Mr. Cruz, I've only used this brand of primer once and I really liked the results. So you use it under the enamel paints? Or do you tint it with enamel to get other colors? I have used it with all sorts of paints without any issues. I do not tint them, it's just your basic gray primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Well, given your amazing models, it clearly works for you very well, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turn1wonder Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I've done a forum search but found no definitive answer so far... On bare plastic needing bondo work, should I primer before or after bondo-ing? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Joseph Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I've done a forum search but found no definitive answer so far... On bare plastic needing bondo work, should I primer before or after bondo-ing? Bob In my experience it can be both. I usually put filler onto the bare plastic (scuffed up a little with rough sandpaper), sand it down, hit it with primer, then fix any errors that show up with more filler and prime again. Repeat as needed. The filler I am specifically using these days is the cheap red Bondo brand glazing putty that can be bought in many retail places. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Very helpful thread. All the posts are useful but barely one builder mentioned Tamiya. I've used Fine Tamiya Primer under paint can and it's worked good I guess. Does anybody else have used it? Rate it I give it a 5 star rating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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