painting resin

BarrettDuke

I have had an awful time getting primer to stick to resin in some cases, even after washing with soap and water with a toothbrush. I wipe all resin with 91% Isopropyl alcohol now. It usually manages to remove the mold release agent. It's a nightmare if the primer starts to flake and you have to remove it.

 

What  kind of primer are you using?

I have had an awful time getting primer to stick to resin in some cases, even after washing with soap and water with a toothbrush. I wipe all resin with 91% Isopropyl alcohol now. It usually manages to remove the mold release agent. It's a nightmare if the primer starts to flake and you have to remove it.

Tankluver

Best primers out there? Ive used a technique of tamiya primer then painting the figure all black then doing that?

 

Tamiya primer is excellent.  so is Mr. Surfacer 1000 and 1200. Your technique is good cause you are laying down the shadows with the black base. I usually do the same thing too.

Also, check with the Painting and Airbrushing forum.

Best primers out there? Ive used a technique of tamiya primer then painting the figure all black then doing that?

Wash and prime with Tamiya primer

hogfanfs

I have used Tamiya liquid surface primer over plastic and resin and have had no issues. 

Edit: I agree with PJ, best to wash the resin parts before priming.

Ye, it is best to wash and prie resin. depending on what brand you are useing, you can get fish eyes from residue left on the resin.

I have used Tamiya liquid surface primer over plastic and resin and have had no issues. 

Edit: I agree with PJ, best to wash the resin parts before priming.

I wash resin parts in water and dish washing  soap for better adhesion of the super glue and paint. It's a good idea to prime it too then paint as usual.