Hi All,
My first time using Zero Paints (Rob Walker Blue for the Lotus 18). Can I use Tamiya Fine White Primer under it? I have some 2-part primer on order - should I wait and use that?
EDIT: I should have mentioned that this is a white metal kit.
Thanks a lot,
Greg
Primer Under Zero Paints?
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Re: Primer Under Zero Paints?
Hi Greg,
I once used Tamiya primer on a model and had some reaction when I sprayed Zero Paint on it afterwards.
Now I only use Zero Paint primer and no problems at all. I would wait on the order...
I once used Tamiya primer on a model and had some reaction when I sprayed Zero Paint on it afterwards.
Now I only use Zero Paint primer and no problems at all. I would wait on the order...
Re: Primer Under Zero Paints?
For the resin model, it is better to use a two-component primer. For a plastic model, you can also use Tamiya, the main thing then is not to make very wet layers of paint.
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Re: Primer Under Zero Paints?
I use tamiya spray cans as primer. Had not problems doing this but make sure to build up color with mist coats!
No idea for resin as i haven't done a resin model yet.
No idea for resin as i haven't done a resin model yet.
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Re: Primer Under Zero Paints?
The only time I had problems with tamiya primer and zero paints was when I didn't lay enough primer down initially so it got to the bare plastic with too thick of zero paint coats
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Re: Primer Under Zero Paints?
I use Tamiya primer for everything, plastic, resin, white metal and photo-etch and never had any problems with using Zero paints over the top.
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Re: Primer Under Zero Paints?
same for me!.SteveNoble wrote:I use Tamiya primer for everything, plastic, resin, white metal and photo-etch and never had any problems with using Zero paints over the top.
But make sure Zero is sprayed in several thin mist coats until required color is reached.