Paint problems

[Harrywilliams]

Hi everyone

 

I'm  having a problem when brush painting my models, I use acrylic paints which mostly consist of humbrol and revell and various others, when ever I paint I always wash my kits, I don't use primer (though I will now) but if I leave the paint to set overnight, it can be easily scratched off! Does anyone know how to stop this? 

 

Harry

[JasonC]

As you say, primer. Preferably something solvent based, like a spray primer (Halfords, Tamiya, Gunze, etc).

 

Water based acrylics don't have the best adhesion to bare plastic.

 

regards,

Jason

[PhantomBigStu]

Prime it

[Harrywilliams]

Will any primer work or should I buy specific primer? it's hard to get in Dubai

 

harry

[Stew Dapple]

Any primer should work Harry, just leave it a couple of days to cure properly before you apply the top coat

 

Cheers,

 

Stew

[Harrywilliams]

2 minutes ago, Stew Dapple said:

Any primer should work Harry, just leave it a couple of days to cure properly before you apply the top coat

 

Cheers,

 

Stew

Thanks stew I'll try that 

 

harry

[sapperastro]

Primed or not, Vallejo will scratch off. Humbrol is a little bit hardier, while Revell doesn't need a primer to stick. Once the paints are dry, avoid scratching until you get your protective gloss coat on and dried.

[Jon Kunac-Tabinor]

You might also try using Clear / Future to thin the paints when you brush them - this will give them a bit more "sticking" power too. Although as others have said - a primer coat will really help. Some kind of automotive spray can primer should do the trick - but make sure its OK to use on plastic ( most are acrylic nowadays anyway)

 

HTH

 

Jonners