Halfords Etch primer

[Timn]

Hi all

A friend does diecast code3 lorries and we was chatting about paints. Then he started laughing when he saw me brushing Humbrol flat grey enamel as an undercoat. He said he gets ETCH PRIMER from Halfords and comes in an aerosol and a 1 litre tin for brushing. 

Has anyone else tried or use this Etch primer for brushing for undercoat.  I didnt want to buy some and find out it's no good.

[bmwh548]

Etch primer is specific for metal. It does what it says on the label, it etches itself into the surface and it sticks better. It won't be any more effective on plastic than your standard primer.

[Timn]

6 hours ago, bmwh548 said:

Etch primer is specific for metal. It does what it says on the label, it etches itself into the surface and it sticks better. It won't be any more effective on plastic than your standard primer.

Thank you for that.   I hadn't heard of the stuff before until he told me about it. He reckons he under coats everything he paints with it.  I will stick to my Tamiya and Humbrols.