Primer a little glossy

[Stephen Ward]

It's been ridiculously cold here in Texas and while priming a 120mm head this morning outside, I looked at it after it had dried inside the house and noticed that when it dried it turned out slightly glossy. I use Floquil Gray Figure Primer exclusively and have never had any problems with it. Also, I paint with acrylics and have never had anything with great results with painting over that specific primer but I wondered if anyone else has experienced this before, or if it has ever been an issue? I wouldn't imagine it would be once a few thinned Vallejo base coats were applied, but hey, can't hurt to ask. Thanks in advance, guys.

-Stephen

 

[Sambaman]

Stephen, I would say it should still paint up OK. It may not stick like it does with a nice flat surface though. I would imagine your primer requires at least 70 degrees F to be applied efficiently. Sometimes just that lack of propper heat can cause the paint to do what it did for you. I am investing in a space heater for my garage to avoid just this very scenario! Good luck.

Jay H.
OKC

 

[Guy]

Hello Stephen,
I also use Floquil primer and when sprayed in a cold temp it will gloss up some. I just primed a figure yesterday abd because of the cold temp up here in Oklahoma, I decided to brush on the floquil from the bottled version of the same primer. The slight gloss problem should not cause you a problem.

 

[EdC]

Stephen,

If you are woried about the glossy finish not having enough tooth to hold the paint, give it a light shot of Dull Coat. That will add some tooth back to the object for the paint to hold.

Ed Cepauskas
Hereford, Arizonia

 

[brian]

Hi All
I'm from Scotland ,so it can get a bit cold over here.When i use a primer ,after shaking it like a maniac ,i hold the tin under the hot water tap for a minute or so,or you can stand the tin in a bowl of hot water for a couple of minutes,but i always put the primed object into a warm oven for a while i.e. the wife's cooker.
I use a grey car primer, as you can't get Floquil over here,and it works every time for me.
Brian

 

[Stephen Ward]

I appreciate all the input.....some dullcote did the trick, and Brian, I'll have to try the technique you mentioned of heating it up a little bit. Hopefully that will make priming in the cold a little easier. Thanks guys