Tamiya Putty Problem?

[mstngcobrasvt98]

I don't know if this is normal, but I followed every step of instruction. Lete the putty harden and began to shape and sand it and it peeled right off of the body. Putty I was using is quick type. I had all the putty work layed out and ready to be dealt with and now its all sitting in the garbage and im one less step to completion. Anyone?

[joelwideqvist]

Did you wash the parts where the putty was to be mounted?
Only thing I could think of right now.
Joel

[Renegade]

try sanding that part of body with 800 grit sandpaper and then apply putty. Of course make a good wash in soapy water and then wash out before applying putty.

[aN4rK1]

ummm i have that quick type too, and i just slapped it on there without washing or sanding and she stuck fine, make sure ur mixing the putty till its a sorta light tan/yellow colour, and ofcourse washing helps

[mstngcobrasvt98]

i washed whole kit and let air dry and when mixing putty i made sure t was a light blue. I could try the sanding thing though.

[mike@af]

Youre not using Tamiya Epoxy Putty Quick Type if its turning blue, you must be using the smooth type, its gray and white parts.

[mstngcobrasvt98]

opps, my bad, it is smooth...white and light blue. Would tamiya poly putty work better?

[mike@af]

Quick Type would probably work best, I havent ever used poly putty though.