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Can anyone recommend a Primer for Vallejo paints?

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Can anyone recommend a Primer for Vallejo paints?
Posted by I make stuff on Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:40 PM

I have a wip going here on my first figures, I primed them with Tamiya rattle can light gray surface primer, but I forgot to wash them before I did so.

THe paint can be wiped off after several days.  I will wash the next batch before priming, but I am also going to switch to something differnt for a primer.  They will be a mix of injection molded and resin, if that makes a difference, the current no stick guys are plastic.

thanks

Bill 

  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Iowa
Posted by Hans von Hammer on Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:46 PM
I use rattlecans of regular automotive-type grey primer from Wal-Mart..

Mic
  • Member since
    June 2009
  • From: AusTx, Live Music Capitol of the World
Posted by Mic on Thursday, July 23, 2009 4:20 PM

I like Floquil surface primers. I usually shoot Grimy Black primer, as it assists with my shading at times. Can't say I always remember to wash my figures after assembly, but I've never had a problem with the primer lifting.

 

 

Steve M.

On the workbench: every tool, paint, brush, glue I own

  • Member since
    March 2008
  • From: East TX
Posted by modelchasm on Thursday, July 23, 2009 9:26 PM
Model Master's primer grey acrylic works well for me.

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    September 2007
  • From: Relocating
Posted by Mobious on Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:01 PM

 Hey Citadelgrad87, I use Mr.Surfacer as a primer for Vallejo paints. As for primer I would guess that anything that isn't an acrylic would work just the same. Once the Vallejo paints are dry you should seal them before handling. I prefer a laquer dull coat, but arcylic sealers work just as well. I use acrylics for almost all of my painting and Vallejo is my choice for paint, just to let you know, I've had similar problems and have found that a good primer and sealing them are critical factors for a durable finish.

 HTH

 Mo

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  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Sydney, Australia
Posted by Phil_H on Friday, July 24, 2009 8:11 AM
I just use regular Tamiya acrylics as a primer for Vallejo. I haven't had any problems with it lifting the primer coat. 
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Perth, Western Australia
Posted by madmike on Monday, July 27, 2009 6:53 AM

Tamiya spraycan black or white/grey primers provide a fantastic base for Vallejo acrylics.

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