primer

[Nazz]

 Hey Guys, I know there have been other threds about this subject but I have had no luck finding them. 

I have been using PlastiKote sandable  for years to protect the styrene but it hase been discontinued. Much to my dismay! I sometimes use laquer and need some protestion from it as to not etch the plastic. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative  primer that will give similar results and be compatable with the plastic? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Jerry

 

[10543Modeler]

I've been using DupliColor primers and paints for a few years and am very happy with the finished product.

[cobraman]

Tamiya and Duplicolor filler primer in white and grey.

[Chariots of Fire]

Duplicolor primer filler is good.  Gray is what I use.  does not attack the plastic.  Works over putty and resin just as well.

[Ace-Garageguy]

3 hours ago, Nazz said:

...I know there have been other threds about this subject but I have had no luck finding them. 

...Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative  primer that will give similar results and be compatable with the plastic?

Here's one thread:

I see several fellas have recommended Duplicolor products.

They're great, but beware.

They may be too hot for some of today's garbage kit "styrene".

Edited November 24, 2021 by Ace-Garageguy
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[martinfan5]

If you never want to have to worry about if the primer is going to be compatible with the plastic, then use the best, Tamiya or Mr Surfacer Primer.

[Plowboy]

1 hour ago, martinfan5 said:

If you never want to have to worry about if the primer is going to be compatible with the plastic, then use the best, Tamiya or Mr Surfacer Primer.

This.^^^^

[Sandboarder]

1 hour ago, martinfan5 said:

If you never want to have to worry about if the primer is going to be compatible with the plastic, then use the best, Tamiya or Mr Surfacer Primer.

Exactly what I was going to say. Tamiya and Mr Hobby are lacquer primers design to be plastic safe. I have used them for years with no issues. I do prefer the Mr Hobby 

[Dpate]

Tamiya, Mr.hobby, Alclad, and titan hobby is all i use for primers.  Titans hobby black and gray primer is amazing too.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Just remember, if you use Tamiya primer, you're choices for many of the commonly used chemicals for paint stripping will be limited.

Products like Super Clean, Purple Power, Easy Off oven cleaner, etc, are not going to help you.

Duplicolor primer is dissolved by these products and they will consequently work if you should happen to need to strip a lacquer paint job.

 

 

 

Steve

Edited November 24, 2021 by StevenGuthmiller

[Plowboy]

8 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

Just remember, if you use Tamiya primer, you're choices for many of the commonly used chemicals for paint stripping will be limited.

Products like Super Clean, Purple Power, Easy Off oven cleaner, etc, are not going to help you.

Duplicolor primer is dissolved by these products and they will consequently work if you should happen to need to strip a lacquer paint job.

 

 

 

Steve

All it takes to strip Tamiya primer and paint is 91% alcohol. 

[TonyK]

I use Rust-Oleum Painters Touch sandable primer.

[crazyjim]

Been using Duplicolor primers for years with no issues.

[bill-e-boy]

++ for the Tamiya filler primer in white and grey.

I thin the bottle stuff quite heavily - at least 150% with lacquer thinners as it is quite thick and I use a small tip in my air brush

The rattle can is good too but I rarely use rattle cans

 

[Classicgas]

Duplicolor primer/filler.  Never had a problem.  On the other hand krylon and rustoleum have been pure garbage.  I apply a couple of mist coats,  then a couple medium coats, then a wet coat or two,  allowing it to flash between each coat. 

[Nazz]

  Thanks for all the help Guys.   Bill, thanks for the link to the other thread. It was also a informative. Steve, thanks for the info on stripping. Good to know!

 

Jerry

[StevenGuthmiller]

11 hours ago, Plowboy said:

All it takes to strip Tamiya primer and paint is 91% alcohol. 

That’s fine. 
Just wanted people to be aware.

 

 

Steve