SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

Mr. Surfacer - what is it?

1381 views
2 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    November 2005
Mr. Surfacer - what is it?
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 24, 2003 12:10 AM
I was told that to fill in small panel lines I should buy "MR. Surfacer". It comes in 500 grit, and 1000 grit cans. Well, I bought 1 of each, but it is in Japanese. I was wondering what is the best way to apply it, and how does it work differently from paint? It just looks like gray primer to me...thanks in advance for yor help
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 24, 2003 5:00 AM
Mr Surfacer is basically the ultimate in primers. Treat it as you would any other rattle can paint. The most significant difference is that no matter how poorly you spray it (short of huge runs and sags) it will dry perfectly and shrink down to give a nice even finish without obliterating any detail. That's the key difference from paint, it shrinks down without obliterating details.

Once dry, give it a light sanding to ensure it's smooth and you're done.

In the bottles, you can use the 500 as a liquid filler for small seams and gaps. Wipe or scrub off any excess with a Q-tip dipped in isopropanol (or similar acrylic thinner).

BTW it's lacquer based so if you ever get the bottles and wish to airbrush, thin it with lacquer thinner AND don't forget to clean the brush when finished.
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: USA
Posted by weebles on Monday, February 24, 2003 9:48 PM
I had the exact same question. I purchased one each i a spray can. I shot it on some sample pieces. It wont cover up panel lines. It does cover up imperfections in the plastic and such. One thing I will tell you is that it will cover up detail. I cast a small piece with some latch detail on it in 1/48 scale. I lost the sharpness of the detail after I sprayed it.

At this point I see using it on seems that I've filled where I don't have to worry about losing detail.
Dave
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.