Repainting question

[JerseeJerry55]

Hello all hope everyone is well. I have a question about repainting a model. I have an AMT IH CO4070A cab that I painted in Testors Extreme Lacquer DeJaBlue. Came out okay but have a change of heart about the color as I think the metallic is not what I am looking for. Can I reprime it over the current paint job with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer and then reshoot a new, more appropriate shade maybe like a Tamiya Red lacquer or (perhaps enamel)? Ant help is appreciated. Thank you.

Kind regards,

Jerseejerry55

[StevenGuthmiller]

  On 4/18/2024 at 4:31 PM, JerseeJerry55 said:

Hello all hope everyone is well. I have a question about repainting a model. I have an AMT IH CO4070A cab that I painted in Testors Extreme Lacquer DeJaBlue. Came out okay but have a change of heart about the color as I think the metallic is not what I am looking for. Can I reprime it over the current paint job with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer and then reshoot a new, more appropriate shade maybe like a Tamiya Red lacquer or (perhaps enamel)? Ant help is appreciated. Thank you.

Kind regards,

Jerseejerry55

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Did you prime it before paint? And if so, what primer did you use?

 

 

 

Steve

[JerseeJerry55]

Steve,

Hello hope all is well. Yes I used Tamiya Fine Surface (White) Primer, then laid down the Testors DeJaBlue.

[Rick L]

No need to prime. Wet sand with a super fine grit and spray the lacquer over it. 

[JerseeJerry55]

  On 4/18/2024 at 8:26 PM, Rick L said:

No need to prime. Wet sand with a super fine grit and spray the lacquer over it. 

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What if want to repaint her with an enamel, can I I lay down the Tamiya Fine Surface Primer. Then paint her with enamel?

[StevenGuthmiller]

  On 4/18/2024 at 8:43 PM, JerseeJerry55 said:

What if want to repaint her with an enamel, can I I lay down the Tamiya Fine Surface Primer. Then paint her with enamel?

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As long as you’re not concerned about detail hide, there’s no reason that you can’t spray over it, especially with enamel.

But yes, I would re-prime just for the sake of even color coverage.

 

 

 

Steve

[bobss396]

Personally I would scuff it up to make sure the old finish is smooth, then give it a coat of primer. Followed by a top coat of choice.

[JerseeJerry55]

  On 4/19/2024 at 11:13 AM, bobss396 said:

Personally I would scuff it up to make sure the old finish is smooth, then give it a coat of primer. Followed by a top coat of choice.

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Bob,

Good morning and thank you for the tip. What grit would I use to scuff it up?