Vallejo then Tamiya??

[Gazmill]

Hi all,

 I usually use Halfords aerosol primer decanted and used through my airbrush, then use a mixture of Tamiya acrylics and Vallejo model air on top. I've ran out of Halfords primer and what I'm wanting to know is, if I use some Vallejo surface primer that I have, will I be OK to use Tamiya acrylics on top or will it cause a bad reaction with Tamiya not being truly water based?

 

Any help/advice on this would be appreciated.

 

Thanks. ATB.

Gaz

[Greenshirt]

I cannot speak to the primers, but I've sprayed Tamiya paints on top of Vallejo paints with no issues. 

 

 

[Jusjay]

I can't see why it would react, so long as it's fully cured before spraying the tamiya. I also use halfords plastic primer and nothing I've used over the top (tamiya or Mr colour both with the differing thinners) have reacted with it ever. If you are concerned I'd recommend testing on a spare bit of plastic or spare kit..

[trickyrich]

I've never had problems with either, I'd just give the primer a little bit extra drying time to cure completely and you'll be fine. I've found the Tamiya acrylics to be quite happy to go on anything without reacting. But as mentioned if you are a bit worried just do some test sprays.

[fayfaychu]

Assuming its the polyurethane primer, there should be no problem at all. Alcohol wont do much to a cured coating. 

[Gazmill]

Thanks guys, I went ahead with it and all was ok, I just gave the primer an extra 24hours to cure and the Tamiya covered it nicely. 

 

Cheers for the advice.

 

Gaz

[colin]

The only problem I've found with Vallejo primer is its a bit susceptible to peeling off if you have to mask over it