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Primer and Putty FRUSTRATION!!!

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  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 2:58 PM
Thanks guys.

Richard, the line that appears after the primer is put on is definitely an impression. Before the primer, everything is totally smooth. After, I've got another line to fill...

I took a closer look last night, and I'm wondering if the primer is affecting the plastic, not the CA. Perhaps the plastic is shrinking a bit, right next to the CA, causing it to pull away from the joint slightly?

I've got some Tamiya Primer on order and I'm going to try that out...

Murray
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:27 PM
Is the line you see after applying the primer a raised line or a depressed line? Or is it just a line that shows up because where you put the CA looks a little different with the primer on it? What happens when you do your toothpick test after the primer is applied, can you feel anything? If not, try another light coat of primer to see how it looks. Then if there is no feeling with the toothpick go for a finish coat to see what it looks like. It seems that auto bodies are much less forgiving at panel lines than any other model. Why ? I don't know. Take it slow and easy and you will get there.

Richard

Richard
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    January 2004
  • From: USA
Posted by MusicCity on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:26 PM
Yeah, been there, done that. That's one of the primary reasons I prime areas that are going to be easily visible. It makes it easier to find the places that aren't as smooth as I thought they were.

Not sure if this is the cause or not, but you might try it without the accelerator. I've noticed that accelerator 1) Makes the CA hard as concrete, and 2) Makes the CA a little porous feeling.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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    November 2005
Primer and Putty FRUSTRATION!!!
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:05 PM
Does this happen to anyone else??

I'm filling some panel lines (in a car body) and have tried a few different methds. I used to use putty (Bondo Spot/Glaze), but have been using CA glue instead.

So I've meticulously filled the line with CA, use the accelerator, and then immediately sanded it down flush. I sanded the area very thoroughly and was sure it would be a totally smooth surface. Inspected it very closely and even dragged a toothpick across it to detect any flaws or edges I may have missed.

Then, as soon as I put the primer on, out pops the line!! AAAAAAGGGGGHHHH. What's going on? Is the primer causing the CA to shrink in some way?

BTW, I'm using Duplicolor primer, so maybe that's the problem??

Murray
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