Poor man's resin prep and tutorial?

[MitchP]

Hey gang:

Things are so tight here with me on disability supporting a wife and 14 yr old, I honestly have to scrimp and save for every model. I've actually used very thin craft hemp rope to fashion fuel line (don't laugh, the weave when painted alum looks very much like braided steel fuel line).

I only need to prep and paint a twin resin 'chute pack to complete my '66 Nova Pro Street. I know Bleche White (sp?) works for removing mold residue, but is there any household product I might already have that works? I have paint thinner. I know to thoroughly wash the parts first; it's the prep and painting after that I'm unsure of. Can I use the regular Testor's bottled paints? Is there a special primer or can I use Tamiya/Model Masters thin?

Thanks all. BTW, I did search and find the resin prep thread, I just want a couple of confirmations or even other ideas.

[Chief Joseph]

Dish washing liquid will remove the normal mold releases, and isopropyl alcohol too.

[jas1957]

Dawn dish soap, an old toothbrush & hot water should do the trick.

[MitchP]

You guys rock! This totally helps. Any word on which paints will adhere?

[dimaxion]

I use Adhesion Promotor on all resin . I use a primer Surfacer . Look and fix flaws . Reprimer with Primer . In case of Putty work , I use a primer Sealer . Then . color coats . Testors Model Master - Enamel Top Coat - High Gloss Clearcoat , # 2936 . If it works , don't fix it . It takes me months to paint any/all bodies . I have only few of the White Finished Builds Fade to (or to a tint of) Yellow / Tan off white . These were exposed to Cigarette Smoke . BTW , the JoHan Models in this same enviroment lost their Chrome too .

You could short cut and eliminate the Primers , clearcoat . The Primesr will show a shiney spot without it . A TMO , Low spots . sinl marks are the usual caused and need for Putty Work . I have build ups I did during the '80's . Still very rpesentable and nice . Some , exposed to dust are kinda Dull . I use Pledge to revive them . I also use Future Floor Polish to "touch" up some finish imperfections . Not only the color coat needs fixed . The Clearcoat needs fixed after such a repair .

I hope this helps . I do not Plunk much into the Pond too much these days since I developed this Proceedure . Thanx ..