Walmart Lacquer Primer

Wal mart has a no name brand for about a dollor a can. White, grey and black.

Ok, I did see a limited supply of spray cans there for $.97 a can and just kind of blew past it. Thanks 66 that must have been it. I didn't realize it would be that cheap and didn't even read what it was.

I use Rustoleum gray primer and have had no problem with it.

Don Stauffer

I use Rustoleum gray primer and have had no problem with it.

 

Thanks Don. I guess several people use that, then we started hearing where some guys backed away from it because it wasn't what it used to be ( QC trouble or something I guess).

I used to use Krylon years ago and some other guys said that was junk now. Could be, I have no idea since it's been quite a while since I've primed from rattle cans. I'm using stynylrez now and happy with it but it costs about 5 or 6 times what either Rustoleum or Krylon costs if comparing volume. Not even to mention this $.97 stuff, if it's actually any good and snuggles into details like Stynylrez does. On the other hand Stynylrez gets airbrushed so there is no where near the waste in over spray.

oldermodelguy

 

 

Don Stauffer

I use Rustoleum gray primer and have had no problem with it.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Don. I guess several people use that, then we started hearing where some guys backed away from it because it wasn't what it used to be ( QC trouble or something I guess).

I used to use Krylon years ago and some other guys said that was junk now. Could be, I have no idea since it's been quite a while since I've primed from rattle cans. I'm using stynylrez now and happy with it but it costs about 5 or 6 times what either Rustoleum or Krylon costs if comparing volume. Not even to mention this $.97 stuff, if it's actually any good and snuggles into details like Stynylrez does. On the other hand Stynylrez gets airbrushed so there is no where near the waste in over spray.

 

I agree with what happened to Krylon.  Their primer used to be my goto.  Won't use it any more- had to find new stuff to use, like the Rustoleum and the Duplicolor.

Don Stauffer

 

I agree with what happened to Krylon.  Their primer used to be my goto.  Won't use it any more- had to find new stuff to use, like the Rustoleum and the Duplicolor.

 

That's too bad about the Krylon, I used a bunch of that in my time both modeling and other things. I saw in another forum a guy posted up results from Duplicolor primer on a 37 Ford model and it looked good. Not seen anything where they used Rustoleum yet. But I believe it's good, too many people say so including you.

So to you guys who use Rustoleum primer, which one do you use ? It seems they have a few: 2in1 filling sandable, professional something surface, Automotive surface to name some off hand. Then 400 ml, 12 oz etc..

The issue that got me away from Krylon was that the spray function stopped while the cans were mostly full. I tried soaking the nozzle in LT, swithing with new ones didn't help. I't like the cAn pressure just dropped below a point where it worked at all.

I occasionally use the Rustoleum 2in 1 and that seems ok.

But I really do prefer Tamiya gray or white. In the end, all things in the balance, I really think it is the most dependable.

GMorrison

The issue that got me away from Krylon was that the spray function stopped while the cans were mostly full. I tried soaking the nozzle in LT, swithing with new ones didn't help. I't like the cAn pressure just dropped below a point where it worked at all.

I occasionally use the Rustoleum 2in 1 and that seems ok.

But I really do prefer Tamiya gray or white. In the end, all things in the balance, I really think it is the most dependable.

 

I see, Thanks.

I'm sticking with the stynylrez anyway, it hasn't failed me in the two years I've used it so far but didn't mind a second option. Tamiya is good indeed, I agree.