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EDUCATION & REFERENCE
Painting, Decals & Weathering Models Q&A
questions about surface prep, priming, sanding and painting
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<blockquote data-quote="urumomo" data-source="post: 203690" data-attributes="member: 13239"><p>1. probably . Usually better adhesion and more uniform results .</p><p>2. Yes . Static scale models enjoy an easy life .</p><p>3. No sanding needed unless you need to address areas that needed putty . ( or general removal of seam lines etc )</p><p>4. Up to you . Wet sanding is more efficient but not necessary .</p><p>5. No</p><p>6. No</p><p></p><p>Good rattle-can primer for polystyrene kits is the lacquer based Tamiya Surface Primer .</p><p></p><p>Or , good adhesion from Rustoleum Painters Touch ( 2X ) , which are enamels ( alkyd ) formulated for plastics as well as other surfaces . ( just remove and clean the spray nozzle with turpentine or mineral spirits immediately after each use or you wont be using that spray nozzle ever again .</p><p></p><p>Lacquer , automotive primers from various makers .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="urumomo, post: 203690, member: 13239"] 1. probably . Usually better adhesion and more uniform results . 2. Yes . Static scale models enjoy an easy life . 3. No sanding needed unless you need to address areas that needed putty . ( or general removal of seam lines etc ) 4. Up to you . Wet sanding is more efficient but not necessary . 5. No 6. No Good rattle-can primer for polystyrene kits is the lacquer based Tamiya Surface Primer . Or , good adhesion from Rustoleum Painters Touch ( 2X ) , which are enamels ( alkyd ) formulated for plastics as well as other surfaces . ( just remove and clean the spray nozzle with turpentine or mineral spirits immediately after each use or you wont be using that spray nozzle ever again . Lacquer , automotive primers from various makers . [/QUOTE]
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