Very specific PlastiKote Primer question

[Ace-Garageguy]

I'm finding that my old standby Duplicolor and SEM primers are way too hot for some of the kits I'm working with now, including the Gunze Ferrari 250 GTO. I'm getting pretty bad crazing.

I know how to fix it; that's NOT the question.

I've tried some PlastiKote scratch-filler gray primer for the fix, and it seems to be not as hot as Duplicolor. Not by a long shot. It's working well, and letting me fill the crazing and bring the surface back.

Here's the issue. I'm on my last can of PlastiKote, and none of the shops nearby that used to carry it do any more.

I can get the "same" (?) product for a good price on Amazon, but I'm reading horror story product reviews about the recent product tending to clog the dip tube down inside the can and refuse to spray...can after can after can.

Now, here's the question: has anyone bought PlastiKote scratch-filler gray primer from Amazon recently and experienced this clogging problem?

[Cato]

Sorry I can't answer directly from use Bill. But what about getting it and decanting it? Should work with large enough a/b nozzle (or jamb gun) no?

BTW, I've taken to storing my cans (all makes / types of paint) upside down and laying on their sides during use.

 

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

 Thanks for your input. I'm not averse to decanting if I HAVE to, but being basically lazy, I'd like to avoid it if possible. Good idea about storing the cans, too.

[Cato]

 Thanks for your input. I'm not averse to decanting if I HAVE to, but being basically lazy, I'd like to avoid it if possible. Good idea about storing the cans, too.

I hear ya. But I know you're familiar with the puncture method which is why I suggested it.

Just a thought but I've found good success with Krylon's white primer and was surprised by it. I'm not a gimmick fan but it's the new one called 'Colormaster' with paint + primer. Now it's NOT a scratch-filler type; it actually layout fairly thin but really smooth and has real nice nozzle action. It does build up and hide well. You might test it for your problem using multiple coats.

I've also taken to laying out primer and paint cans in the hot sun for and during a paint session. Also wipe the nozzle tip with lacq thinner towel after EVERY coat. No spits anymore...