Mr. Surfacer 1200 airbrushed

It seems that for primer there are some great inexpensive ways to go.  Thanks for the tip.

I have recently started using duplicolor sandable primer from my local auto parts store.  Decanted, it sprays very clean and fine, with little to no texture (unless I am being impatient and spray it too thick!)

At $5 per can, hard to beat it!  It comes in a few colors too, the redish brown is nice!

Chris

Thanks for the input.  I have read that one guys uses Colorplace #20010 gray primer from Wal-Mart that he decants.  He posted it right here.  It seems to come down to what works for you.  I will have to give each a try over time find what works for me.

wyoroy wrote:

What's the plus side of using Mr. Surfacer as a primer?

Plus side? Not sure there are really any advantages over other primers. IN fact there may be a disadvantage in that sometimes it's hard to find. I use it because #1 I have it and #2 it seems to polish up to a smoother finish than the Tamiya liquid surface primer I've got. Once I get low on it I'm going to try the Tamiya white rattle can primer everyone seems to be enthralled with.

What's the plus side of using Mr. Surfacer as a primer?

If it spider webs when you spray it thin it some more. And I've had better luck using Mr. Surfacer's own thinner to thin it with.

Thanks Gerald, I just wanted some verification that I will be using it right.

get it to the same consistancy as any other flat paint you would spray...apply in light misting coats to avoid too much saturation...especially with the lacquer thinner...it might craze the plastic. Spray on lightly and let the thinner evaporate before applying a second or third coat as needed. Don't mix up a whole bunch...do it in installments.