discussion Halford's,pray primer: how long to cure?

[Guest]

I am using this now, having adopted the policy of avoiding using an airbrush (blockage, cleaning) where there is a spray can alternative.


How long does it take to cure/harden in a warm room ready for painting with gloss (Tamiya Synthetic lacquer TS in my case)?


Thanks.

 

[Guest]

With spray cans I always tended to leave alone until the next day before continuing. However, I have not used Halfords in a long time so maybe someone can confirm if it dries fully quicker than that Steve.

 

[Paul Davies]

To harden enough to lightly sand I leave a few days but to just apply top coat over night is more than long enough

 

[yak face]

Yes as above steve , i usually leave it about 24 hours or at least overnight, obviously the warmer the atmosphere its drying in will speed it up a bit. Cheers tony

 

[stona]

I don't know that it's the same, but I leave the Halfords plastic primer until the next day, that is about 24 hours, before I rub it down and apply other paint.


Cheers


Steve

 

[Guest]

Thanks. That's what I thought. I primed them this morning and will colour coat 24 hours later. They have been on a CH radiator which is on for part of the time, making the parts nicely warm to the touch, so that is an added safety factor.

 

[Guest]

I don't know that it's the same, but I leave the Halfords plastic primer until the next day, that is about 24 hours, before I rub it down and apply other paint.
Cheers


Steve

Hmmm. You mention Halfords plastic primer. I recently bought a large can of "primer" (see photo).


Is this OK for what we do?


What's the difference?


I have done a little priming using it, and overpainted with Tamiya Synthetic Lacquer (TS range). Is that OK?


Should I ditch the can and buy the "plastic primer" for future use?


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[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

That's the one I always use, never had any issues with any of the colours I buy.


Adrian

 

[Guest]

That's the one I always use, never had any issues with any of the colours I buy.
Adrian

Good. That's what I hoped. Thanks. Anyone else using the ordinary primer?

 

[yak face]

Me too , i always use the boggo standard one. Cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Yep , that's the one I use , touch dry in about ten minutes but like the other guys I leave it over night to cure.

 

[Guest]

Hmmm. You mention Halfords plastic primer. I recently bought a large can of "primer" (see photo).
Is this OK for what we do?


What's the difference?


I have done a little priming using it, and overpainted with Tamiya Synthetic Lacquer (TS range). Is that OK?


Should I ditch the can and buy the "plastic primer" for future use?


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Steve Halfords do 3 different ones, one is for plastic, one for metal and that one which is an all around use. Its the one I use as well and never had a problem with it! Unlike the others though I give it an hour then I sand and paint over it, never had a problem

 

[Germanjim]

Steve I used halfords primer for a long time until it got to about £7 a can if you have a toolstation close by use theirs exactly the same as halfords but £2 cheaper they do it in three colours grey, white, and red oxide the latter very good for tanks etc. Hope this helps.


Jim

 

[Guest]

Yep I've used it but now use pound shop (absolutely stinks but does the job for a quid ) (and can completely be removed with methylated spirits) if you use it Spreyton outside and let dry there too, great stuff.

 

[Guest]

I use Halfords primer on my Heli's,never had a problem. Would leave overnight though before putting on main coat or a couple of hours for sanding.

 

[Gern]

Hmmm. You mention Halfords plastic primer. I recently bought a large can of "primer" (see photo).
Is this OK for what we do?


What's the difference?


I have done a little priming using it, and overpainted with Tamiya Synthetic Lacquer (TS range). Is that OK?


Should I ditch the can and buy the "plastic primer" for future use?


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Considering the quality of the work you do Steve, that workbench seems a bit - well - empty?

 

[Guest]

Considering the quality of the work you do Steve, that workbench seems a bit - well - empty?

Thanks for the compliment. However, I model very slowly so my output is about 10% of the average on this forum. Yes it is empty, and now very clean!. The family came for Easter. My modelling being in the dining room I had to make room on the modelling desk for the cheeseboard and the wine while they were here, so no modelling for the last ten days. I have taken the opportunity to clean the area which much needed it. Back to modelling today.