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I recently tried the Krylon Maxx, gloss black dual purpose paint. I was hoping that it would work well as a base. In the past I've used Krylon products and not had any problems. Typically I would only use their primers (which they've obviously replaced with this crap!). I thought I could get away from using a regular primer if I used this stuff for a surface prep as a black basing attempt. I ran into several problems. First, the paint did not dry on areas where I had used Mr. Surfacer 1000 along seam lines, the areas remained tacky, even after 3 days of letting it sit. I ended up having to wet sand the stuff off of these areas. Secondly, the paint did not dry with a glossy appearance; in some areas it had almost a matte look to it, other areas were kind of orange-peeled. The paint was laid down in 4 very light coats after the plastic had been wiped down with 91% ISO. I'd never had these problems before, I guess I know why I dont use rattle cans much anymore.
On the Bench: Lots of unfinished projects!
Yeah, I do not like that new Krylon stuff, and after using their sandable primer for over two decades I am switching to another brand. Rustoleum and Duplicolor still offer an old-fashioned style primer (like auto body primer). Also, I have been trying Rustoleum's Painter's Touch 2X Primer, and it seems to be working well, much like the old Krylon, but not quite ready to recommend it yet, till I try a few more types/brands of paint over it. So far, Testors enamel plays well together with it.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
I was in Michael's, in SC, today and noticed they had several cans labeled primer. I am not sure it is the same as the primer you are talking about here!
On the Bench:
Revell 1/96 USS Constitution - rigging
Revell 1/48 B-1B Lancer Prep and research
Trumpeter 1/350 USS Hornet CV-8 Prep and research
Shipwreck I was in Michael's, in SC, today and noticed they had several cans labeled primer. I am not sure it is the same as the primer you are talking about here!
Snap up the cans! Krylon primer was great stuff, but they seem to be phasing it out :-( Not sure if that is Krylon's fault or of folks who order the stuff for the stores. They seem to believe the new combined primer-paints are all you need. Maybe true for spraying your patio furniture, but sure not true for models!
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