Some Newb Questions

[LewisDubya]

I'm working on a fujimi f430 and painted some parts with tamiya acrylic (XF-number). Displeased with the result, I tried stripping the paint with tamiya thinner, which worked incompletely as I still have minor patches of acrylic paint on the parts. I was wondering whether or not I could spray over these parts with tamiya TS as I understand TS should not be applied over acrylic. Moreover I asked the hobby shop guy who mentioned that if I waited a few days for the acrylic to totally cure it would be okay and the paints would not react.

My second question is whether or not Tamiya surface primer can be sprayed on parts which I later intend to brush with Tamiya acrylic paints and whether or not it's recommended. It seems that paint doesn't adhere well to some of the smoother surfaces, for example the dash and was wondering if I sprayed primer on first, I could use less paint thereby not reducing the details. I do not own or have access to an airbrush.

Thanks!

[cyberkid]

Originally Posted by LewisDubya

I'm working on a fujimi f430 and painted some parts with tamiya acrylic (XF-number). Displeased with the result, I tried stripping the paint with tamiya thinner, which worked incompletely as I still have minor patches of acrylic paint on the parts. I was wondering whether or not I could spray over these parts with tamiya TS as I understand TS should not be applied over acrylic. Moreover I asked the hobby shop guy who mentioned that if I waited a few days for the acrylic to totally cure it would be okay and the paints would not react.

My second question is whether or not Tamiya surface primer can be sprayed on parts which I later intend to brush with Tamiya acrylic paints and whether or not it's recommended. It seems that paint doesn't adhere well to some of the smoother surfaces, for example the dash and was wondering if I sprayed primer on first, I could use less paint thereby not reducing the details. I do not own or have access to an airbrush.

Thanks!

OK first here is Tamiya Paint Tutorial, read through these and you'll have a lot of your Q's answered. Note the chart at the bottom of that page.
1 :Stripping Arcylics: 90+% alchohol if paint has cured, can also use Windex before its cured.
2: Paint Layering: Although it isn't recommended, Lacquer can be misted over Acrylic BUT bleeding is possible.
3: Shinny parts: most poeple sand down the places being painted with 800-1000 grit wet-dry sandpaper to give the paint better grip.
4: Primer: I personally recommend primering everything... A lot of people say that this is an overkill.. but I'd rather be safe.. and it gives me better results.
5: Paint Layering: If you only brush paint... then.. hrm... go easy.. and consider a AB

[Some_Kid]

well as for your stripping acrylic question use some rubbing alcohol it will take it right off you can put it on a paper towel and just rub the parts and it should come off