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Old 11-25-2003, 07:17 AM   #1
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Question which primer should i use?

i need a good primer that can be sanded
and which kind of primer is what i should get
i found ato hobbylinc many diff kind of primers like
arcylic
enamel
dope
polyurethane
and lacquer
which one should i be looking at?
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Old 11-25-2003, 07:33 AM   #2
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Re: which primer should i use?

It depend on wich type of paint you will use after. I already had some compatibility problem by mixing 2 kind of paints.
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I use PlastiKote sandable primer. It works under everything.
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Re: which primer should i use?

The FAQ has many answers to your question.
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Re: Re: which primer should i use?

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It depend on wich type of paint you will use after.
What kind of paint are you going to use on what type of medium?
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Krylon White Primer, that stuff has worked for every kinda of paint I have thrown at it.
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I agree with SonyMobile. I bought the grey one though, or is it grey? I forgot how to spell
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Old 11-26-2003, 04:15 AM   #8
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i went to a local hobby store and they advise me to use mr.surfacer 1000 from gunze
is that stuff sandable does it go on smooth?
n e one have experience with this primer?
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Old 11-27-2003, 09:09 AM   #9
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Mr surfacer goes on smooth...Dont have to sand..
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