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  • barney178
    • Sep 2019
    • 12

    #1

    Priming models

    Been doing some testing with paint and priming and got to a point with what i am doing but will be doing mainly brush painting although will use a spray can for priming. Would there be any issues if i primed a few kits at the same time but then not build them for a little while? I have a grey and a white primer, i'm guessing a white primer is best for yellow and red paint?

    Any help much appreciated.
  • Jim R
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 15687
    • Jim
    • Shropshire

    #2
    I can't see any problems with spray can priming a few models.and then leaving them a while before painting.

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    • stona
      SMF Supporters
      • Jul 2008
      • 9889

      #3
      Agree with wot 'e said ^^^

      The longest I've left a primed model is probably a couple of weeks, but I can't see why considerably longer would be an issue. You might want to give it a clean before painting to get rid of any dust or other debris, but that's about it.

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      • Tim Marlow
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 18901
        • Tim
        • Somerset UK

        #4
        Can’t see any problem either. All that will happen is the paint will cure more thoroughly.

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        • gothicgeek
          • Apr 2020
          • 161

          #5
          Prime it and let it cure, say 48 hours.
          if your not gonna work on it for ages get it in a box or my favorite, swing bin liners, the really flimsy ones.
          It keeps the dust off!

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          • barney178
            • Sep 2019
            • 12

            #6
            Thanks everyone, all good to know. I keep reading some people don't use primers but not sure if that is way to go.

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            • PaulTRose
              SMF Supporters
              • Jun 2013
              • 6460
              • Paul
              • Tattooine

              #7
              Dont know how you CANT use a primer lol.....its whst provides a suitable surface to paint on.....amongst other things
              Per Ardua

              We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no ones been

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