Alclad II and Primers

I recently finished a CF-100 with Alcad ll Aluminum. I used Model Master Light Grey (FS 36495) as a primer and it worked fine. No special prep either. I shot the grey and let it dry for 48 hours (due to circumstances beyond my control) and then shot the Alcad and let it cure for 24 hrs before spraying a second coat. After another 24 hrs it was completely cured. I was able to tape (Tamiya orange) for painting wing tank and cockpit anti-glare panels and de-icing boots without any problems.

I've not used Floquil paints so I can't address whether or not it would work as a primer for Alclad. I put down a coat of Testors light gray, usually FS 36270, and if I shooting Alclad aluminium, a coat of gloss black. For any other shade of Alclad, I put down a coat of gloss gray on top of the FS 36270. Murph's drying times correspond with mine (see above). What I like about Alclad is that you can mask over it without any adverse side effects. I'e used just about everything as a masking agent, from 3M Magic Transparent tape to Parafilm, without any problems.
Dick McC

I have used several things as a primer for Alclad. INcluding Testors Acryl gloss black; Testors Enamal gloss black; Tamiya Acrylic gloss black; with the same results... Works Greats!

I have written some notes about it on my Modeling site here...
http://www.naplak.com/modeling/tips/paint_alclad.htm

I think this stuff is great... and am looking forward to an expanded line of Alclad!

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