bobss396 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I was a Duplicolor fan for a long time. I still like the primers, although I use a Hobby Lobby one exclusively on bodies and interiors. With not using a dehydrator, I use the "overnight" rule to let the last primer dry coat thoroughly before going top coat. The DC touch-up line... something must have been changed with the formula. Now it will blush no matter if I paint inside, outside any temperature of humidity level. With car paints, I have been using the Mopar line of touch up paint. MUCH better over DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 This is the primer I've been using. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 4 hours ago, ewetwo said: This is the primer I've been using. Couldn't tell you for sure about that particular primer as I've never used it. Could be that it's too hot. These are the ones that I use. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 4 hours ago, bobss396 said: With not using a dehydrator, I use the "overnight" rule to let the last primer dry coat thoroughly before going top coat. I do this as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 (edited) I had bought this before but had problems. But I’m giving it another go today I thought for sure when you would tell someone Duplicate-Color primer. You were referring to the more expensive one because your work is so beautiful Steve. At least 1 of the 3 came out ok. I’m onto my 4th light coat since 1 p.m. Don’t think the Ford or Nova are going to fair well. Too etched. And also I’m priming a new 66 Mustang fast back. I’ll see what happens. Thanks for the input guys. I’ll post after photos later. Edited March 13 by ewetwo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 The Saga continues. 3 light coats of primer followed by a slightly heavier coat. 15 minutes apart. All 3 looked great. Though I wasn’t use to seeing the primed bodies looking like they had talcum powder on them rather than how they looked with the primer I used before. That looked like primer on a real car. A little sheen to them. Sprayed multiple light coats of paint waiting 15 minutes between coats. Just like I did with the primer. Mustang looked great. Then I noticed just the hood starting to change. Not good. Ford looked good. I’m thinking a good polish and that would be presentable. The Nova? Horrible. I threw the hood into the PP as I knew that paint had to come off. Well not soon enough as it etched the hood. Not completely. Don’t know if I could sand it and re-prime and re-paint it or not. Might have to beg for a hood if not. The Nova? Maybe a junker for a junk yard. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 Much better. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Therylook terrific David especially the fords! Build the nove is see nothing wrong with it! Nice color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 I am going to Carl. Just got my polishing compound. Try and shine them up. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) On 3/13/2024 at 1:50 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Couldn't tell you for sure about that particular primer as I've never used it. Could be that it's too hot. These are the ones that I use. Steve Steve, Do you decant the Dupli-Color primer and airbrush it or shoot straight from the can? Thanks, Andrew Edited March 22 by Andrew McD Darn spellcheck phone makes assumptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 On 3/13/2024 at 12:50 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Couldn't tell you for sure about that particular primer as I've never used it. Could be that it's too hot. These are the ones that I use. Steve And which primers are those Steven? Pics didn’t show up. Thanks, Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 3 hours ago, Andrew McD said: Steve, Do you decant the Dupli-Color primer and airbrush it or shoot straight from the can? Thanks, Andrew Straight from the can. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 2 hours ago, NOBLNG said: And which primers are those Steven? Pics didn’t show up. Thanks, Greg. Sandable automotive primer, and Primer Sealer. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 8 minutes ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Straight from the can. Steve Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Primer sealer is the key. I tried just the sandal primer you use Steve but I think that's why I had troubles. I didn't know about the primer sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) 4 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Sandable automotive primer, and Primer Sealer. Steve So that sealer says “seals primed surfaces”. Does that mean it is not a primer and you have to use a primer first under it? Edited March 22 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, NOBLNG said: So that sealer says “seals primed surfaces”. Does that mean it is not a primer and you have to use a primer first under it? No. I sometimes use it all by itself. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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