Primer Question(For Aussies on the board!)

[werdy666]

What Primer can i get here in australia that is safe for my plastic models?

I already know about the Tamiya Primer, just seems very expensive compared to other spray cans available in other stores.

Can anyone reccomend some brands and where to get it here in oz?


Thanks

Werdy666

[freakmech]

Im not an Aussie but any sandable lacquer automotive primer will work. get at any automotive parts store. some are hotter then others so do a few mist coats to prime to avoid reaction with plastic.

[Big Kahuna]

I use Automotive primers for my models.

If you want a spray, the best is Duplicolor.
Holts paints are slightly hotter, so I would be careful using them.

If you have an airbrush and would like a can of primer, go to Supercheap, Auto Pro, Motormate or whatever autocare shop you have nearby (even the auto section of Target or K-Mart stock some accessories, and get some primer there. You will need to get yourself some Automotive lacquer thinners but then you have a VERY big supply of primer for your models.


Nenad

[werdy666]

I'll try some duplicolor. Will I get just their normal primer or go for their plastic primer?

I assume when you say they go on hotter, is that if I do heavy coats to start with its going to eat my plastic right?

Thanks

Werdy666

[freakmech]

yes heavy coats will craze the plastic. I use Dupli-color alot. the sandable plastic primer but they all work just keep those coats light. good luck!

[RallyRaider]

I use GSI Creos Mr Surface 1000 as primer. A few hobby shops stock it, like Victorian Hobby Center in Melbourne and One Stop Hobbies here in Wagga. Maybe Frontline Hobbies in Newcastle have it? Although the local price is very expensive, about $10 a bottle. Much more cost effective to buy it from Rainbow 10. GSI Creos make a fantastic range of painting products.

As Nens says Duplicolour is probably a good cheap alternative, I use their etch primer on metal parts, not as fine a grain as the Mr Surfacer, but covers and hangs on well. I think their plastic primer is actually clear, so try the regular primer if you want grey. Follow that with some white primer if you need to finish with a light or bright colour.

Good luck!

[Scuderia.]

Frontline hobbies have Mr surfacer 500, 1000, 1200 and also Mr white surfacer 1000. You can order these from there website if you can't visit the store. I'm thinking about trying it instead of Tamiya.

[freakmech]

Originally Posted by Scuderia.

Frontline hobbies have Mr surfacer 500, 1000, 1200 and also Mr white surfacer 1000. You can order these from there website if you can't visit the store. I'm thinking about trying it instead of Tamiya.

You should its really good. i swore buy Tamiya primer but let me tell you this stuff is just as good. and the stuff in jars is great for brushing on to seams and stuff so you dont have to waste spray primer on the initial seam clean up and other problem areas.

PS. thanks Rally Raider for this great tip, i now use about 40% less spray primer which means $saved!