discussion Smoother primer finish

[Guest]

Hey all,

Apologies if this is an old tip, nut I only recently discovered it, lol!

I've always had troubles getting a really smooth finish when priming a model (I use the normal white Tamiya rattle can primer). I then thought of heating the primer can in very hot water for about 5 minutes - a trick the car modellers use to get a smoother finish.

The primer comes out with the paint particles having atomised much smaller, allowing for a smoother, more uniform finish, almost satin-like. This saves on escessive sanding and prepping for the paints to follow.

Use it, don't use it. ;-)

Take care!

Quintin

 

[Guest]

This is a great tip that does actually work

I usually do this on any spray can, as it thins the paint slightly and frees off the ball-bearings so it mixes better while shaking it, so will give a better finish over-all

 

[flyjoe180]

Yes, I too can verify that warming the can in hot water works too. Just be careful the water is not boiling!

 

[Guest]

Yep! Nice tip!

I will use some day

Thanks

 

[Guest]

Hey all,Apologies if this is an old tip, nut I only recently discovered it, lol!

I've always had troubles getting a really smooth finish when priming a model (I use the normal white Tamiya rattle can primer). I then thought of heating the primer can in very hot water for about 5 minutes - a trick the car modellers use to get a smoother finish.

The primer comes out with the paint particles having atomised much smaller, allowing for a smoother, more uniform finish, almost satin-like. This saves on escessive sanding and prepping for the paints to follow.

Use it, don't use it. ;-)

Take care!

Quintin

Yes, an effective method, but do not put it in boiling water, as this will cause it to explode. You have to be VERY CAREFUL when doing this.

John

 

[Guest]

Sorry Joe, just saw your post

 

[flyjoe180]

No worries mate, all part of the public safety programme