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12-07-2015, 11:24 AM | #1 | |
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Finishing PE
One thing I don't see discussed here much is how to finish PE parts. I struggle a lot with this. I've tried using keys, steelwool, self-etching primer and nothing seems to work. I get the final finish on the part and if I even look at it sideways a big chip falls off and exposes the raw alum or SS or whatever material it happens to be.
So I thought I'd ask and see what process you guys use to finish PE parts. Have at it! |
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12-07-2015, 08:45 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Finishing PE
Can you give some details as to the kinds of pe parts you've had trouble with? There are different techniques I use for different situations. As you've noticed, pe can be terrificly difficult to paint (or keep painted)- it suffers from being both metal and flexible. But some techniques may work better in certain situations than others.
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12-07-2015, 08:51 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Finishing PE
What you need is some Etching Primer to bite into the metal. Try this one http://www.hobbyworld-usa.com/Store/...in-120ml-.html
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12-08-2015, 10:33 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Finishing PE
i use mr hobby metal primer (ex: https://www.eltallerdelmodelista.com...ml?language=en). i have not experienced chipping with it so far, even after applying it on a panel line template set which i regularly bend (i use it mainly on aircraft kits).
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