This paint sequence?

[bluebb6]

I want to use automotive paint on my model. I was thinking about this procedure since I could only find clear automotive plastic primer:

1) Tamiya primer (probably white)

2) Clear automotive primer

3) Automotive paint

Would this be ok? Would this lead to too thick of paint in the end? The purpose of the Tamiya primer is to get the same final color on all the parts once I'm done.

Does anybody know if clear automotive primer can be sanded?

Thanks.

[ales]

I don't think you need the clear primer at all. Just make sure Tamiya primer covers everything nicely and evenly and is thick enough, and then make the first several coats of paint mist thin.

[bluebb6]

Really? My impression from my search on the forum is that Tamiya primer is either not strong/protective enough or incompatible with automotive paint? Is that not true?

[primera man]

I think you need to stick to one brand for the primming and painting

[hirofkd]

I'm a little doubtful, but if the brand of the auto paint doesn't have white primer, I guess your procedure is alright. Check their catalogue, and see if they have white primer.

[jimbob]

I agree with ales - I think that the clear primer in this case is not needed.

What u could do is go to your local paint supplier and buy a can of automotive Plastic Primer - This would solve any doubts queries you have.

I f do use Tamiya primer - dont apply it too thick just make sure u cover the model with a nice thin coat - give it a little flat off and the next step is to apply a mist coat over the primer (a dust coat hardley any paint) - if thats ok carry on as normal.

Also u will probably find u will need to clear laquer any atomotive paint as it will dry flat in colour.


JIM

[jimbob]

Oh forgot to say - you could always just use the clear primer - a thin coat
and then build up your final colour

What colour is the model?
What colour is your paint?

That will work - for a model you shouldn't have problems with ur final colour

JIM