What base coat to use for testors metallic enamels

[MODELOESPECIAL]

Hello I hear using testors metalizer (not sure if buffing or non) as a base coat for metallic paint is the way to go, just want to know before i begin to layer my model

[Snake45]

I can't see any reason for it at all. For Testor metallic enamels I like to shoot a flat coat that's as close as possible to the final color, but if I don't have that handy, no problem, I just use flat white or a light gray primer.

[PARTSMARTY]

I can't see any reason for it at all. For Testor metallic enamels I like to shoot a flat coat that's as close as possible to the final color, but if I don't have that handy, no problem, I just use flat white or a light gray primer.

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[Rodent]

Using Metalizer is a good way to subdue red or yellow plastic,  but I agree with the guys otherwise. 

[MODELOESPECIAL]

Awesome thanks! I'll post some pictures when I get a chance to test them

[Longbox55]

I can't see any reason for it at all. For Testor metallic enamels I like to shoot a flat coat that's as close as possible to the final color, but if I don't have that handy, no problem, I just use flat white or a light gray primer.

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[Eshaver]

Uh I have used Testor's Metalizers extensively . The deal to remember is this . The Base coat , if you Prime  MUST BE SANDED TO BE AS SMOOTH AS A BABY BOTTOM !

Here is a model of the former Zep diner that was in Hawthorne California . I used the Aluminum Buffing Metalizer and used OLD T-shirts :

[MODELOESPECIAL]

Uh I have used Testor's Metalizers extensively . The deal to remember is this . The Base coat , if you Prime  MUST BE SANDED TO BE AS SMOOTH AS A BABY BOTTOM !

Here is a model of the former Zep diner that was in Hawthorne California . I used the Aluminum Buffing Metalizer and used OLD T-shirts :

thanks, I'll take in mind sanding my primer smoother than a babies bottom  

[Snake45]

thanks, I'll take in mind sanding my primer smoother than a babies bottom  

That's really not necessary, unless you're talking about primer for a Metalizer final finish, as in the example pictured. Primer wants to be smooth, but it doesn't have to be high-polished smooth.

[MODELOESPECIAL]

That's really not necessary, unless you're talking about primer for a Metalizer final finish, as in the example pictured. Primer wants to be smooth, but it doesn't have to be high-polished smooth.

?? Thanks budd