White paint problems

I primer it with neutral gray then paint the flat white works like a charm!

jarhead_50_5.0 wrote:

Everyone thank you so much for the suggestions and help.  When I posted this question, I was asking about painting by brush, but since PWB mentioned it, if I am trying to use white in my airbrush, would the suggestions be the same?  Obviously I would primer first.

Set down a base of flat white as a primer first. Once that has dried you can apply your gloss white. The flat white does the gripping, the gloss does the sheen.

Everyone thank you so much for the suggestions and help.  When I posted this question, I was asking about painting by brush, but since PWB mentioned it, if I am trying to use white in my airbrush, would the suggestions be the same?  Obviously I would primer first. 

jarhead_50_5.0,
You don't say if you're airbrushing or hand brushing. I don't know from airbrush because I don't own one, but if you are a hand brusher like me, I would suggest you use a rattlecan for all your white, red, and yellow jobs as these colors are the absolute bane of the hand brush.
A little shot of grey primer if over a very dark surface and you're good to go. Usually one coat will suffice.
Regards, PWB.

tyamada wrote:

I use Floquil enamel white, coverage and opacity is superior to any other paint.

I agree. The Refer White in their model train line is excellent from what I remember. 

I use Floquil enamel white, coverage and opacity is superior to any other paint.

Just undercoat any white with silver. Same goes for yellow and light reds.

yea...same problem with me,,,but i found the answer:

ok....you have to apply the ACRYLIC COAT OVER THE ENAMEL WHITE COAT

gives it that rich textured look your looking for.....let me know if it worked out 4U, okay???