Acrylics Andrea miniatures

[Boondocksaint]

Do you have to wash them before priming?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I recomend it, better to be safe than sorry.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[sam b]

It always pays to clean up all resin n White metal before priming
Sam

 

[Boondocksaint]

Thanks guys

 

[Showlen]

Whether resin or metal, I always wash with dish soap and a very light bristle toothbrush. Especially if sanding of any sort has been done. Good luck!

 

[Boondocksaint]

I used a liquid hand soap. Is that ok?

 

[Jim Patrick]

Yep. Just remember to use some sort of brush as soap alone will not get into all the nooks and crannies.

Jim Patrick

 

[megroot]

I wash all my figures before priming with dishsoap and a old toothbrush.

Marc

 

[housecarl]

Haven't washed a figure yet, but I like to be different. As I prime with a fairly dilute mix, the cellulose thinner probably does the cleaning.
Carl.

 

[Range Rat]

The only time I've washed them is when I'm taking the paint off.

 

[Glen]

Liquid handsoap (like Softsoap) is generally ok. Most people who do wash the parts tend to use dish soap because it's better at cutting grease. As pointed out above, a soft brush (I use an old toothbrush) is better at getting into the creases. Washing and brushing not only removes mold release agents (if used), but also skin oils and sanding residue. And besides, who wants to paint a dirty figure?

Unless it's a hot and naughty nurse...