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So I have a model that I royally messed up the paint on. Can I just spray a few layers of primer over and then repaint it? Or should I strip it of the paint first?

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depending on how bad... what kind of paint...enamel or lacquer..

a lot of times just take some sandpaper to it and re-shoot...

if it's saggy or has a bunch of runs, make sure it's completely dry and sand the runs out...

if that doesn't work out, strip it and try again!!

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Everything weasel said is true, but you also run the risk of obliterating any fine details if you just primer over the paint and then paint some more.

Excessive finish-material thickness is something you really want to avoid.

In general, if the model is worth doing a nice job on, it's worth the time and effort to strip it.

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Thanks a million guys. I guess that's the cool thing about modeling, if at first it's not the right color, paint it again!

Edited by nkempf95
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Nick,

Bummer!!!!! We have all been there!! Put the waders on and drag it to the pond

Thats funny,

true,,,,,,but still funny.

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