Which primer and cleaner for Mr. Metal Color?

[Howlindawg]

Hi All,

 

Normally I use Mr Hobby or Tamiya Acrylics.

I've picked up a few pots of Mr. Metal Color to give them a try.

So far I've applied them by brush to very small areas only and have been impressed with the results.

 

However, for airbrushing larger areas I'm wondering

• Which primer should I use?
• What cleaner should I use for the airbrush after use?
• Any need to use a separate airbrush for these to avoid contamination?

 

Any thoughts from the Mr Metal users out there?

[fewr9fkr9595]

I've sprayed metal color over most primers fine, acrylic and lacquer type. 

 

I clean with cellulose/lacquer thinners. 

 

Keep it well mixed when spraying, the metal bits seperate out fast. I have a brush to stir the cup contents regularly. 

 

I have a separate airbrush for metallics. Saves a lot of time having to do a deep clean every use. I always ended up with little flakes in the next paint, could never seem to get rid of them all without a full strip. 

[Howlindawg]

Thanks for that.

Think I'll have a look for a basic airbrush that can handle cellulose thinners then.