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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Trying out a new primer.
KyrasMoonhunter
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Missouri, United States
Joined: March 20, 2015
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015 - 03:24 AM UTC
So, I am trying out some Kyrlon Red Oxide Paint and primer with rust protection and all that jazz. So far, it adheres to my model good and is currently drying. I wanted to know if anyone else has used this for primer? I like the cheap availability of spray paint, and I use Krylon exclusively, and I decided to try this over the Flat Grey from Rust-O-leum.
Other than that, is there any brands that people prefer more? Or do many of you go with the primers from specific modelling paint brands?
pbudzik
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California, United States
Joined: January 12, 2014
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015 - 08:35 PM UTC
I use this one





It sticks well enough, but it isn't lacquer which I prefer. NAPA auto puts a lacquer red oxide in a spray can, but I don't have a still image of it. You can see it at the 31sec mark on my primer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-v7-Wp6no

Paul
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015 - 09:05 PM UTC


Nice, smooth cote. I can't find anything that will strip it. I am also very partial to Valspar. It is a little more expensive, but a great value, when compared to the bottled stuff. It is also engineered for plastics.
AgentG
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Nevada, United States
Joined: December 21, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 10:13 AM UTC
Plastikote T235 Sandable primer. To me it is comparable to Tamiya's gray just a lot less expensive.

I have recently begun using Rustoleum's "Camouflage" line of spray enamels as primer. Their "Khaki" is a good solid medium tan color great for desert vehicles.

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