Alright friends, I'd like to hear both sides of this argument. I've read threads from both sides and would like someone to sell me on whether or not priming styrene is really necesary before applying paint. Many say that by ensuring a clean, oil-free surface one will have no problems with adhesion. Others swear by priming before painting. I've read that todays paint technology is such that the paints offered are designed to "stick" very well to plastic.
It would seem that the extra layer of product on the model would greatly diminish the detail considering the minute depth of the recessed panel lines. After paint, future and dullcaot, one would think that those tiny panel lines would be filling up.
Can anyone tell me why I really need to prime before painting my plastic? If so, does everything need to be primed, or just the large surfaces?
I will be using acrylic paints
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