Priming resin

[billyturnip]

I apologise if this has been asked before ( I have tried searching but couldn't find the answer) it's a very basic question but I have always painted white metal figures in the past.
I am about to paint my first resin fig and I would like to know if it is ok to prime the figure with the same acrylic automotive primer I use on my metal figures.

Roger.

 

[Guy]

Hello Roger,

I use the same primer ( floquil in this case ) for my metal and resin figures. I have used acrylic automotive primer in the past when Floquil was hard to get and had no problems. I would suggest you let it set and dry (cure) for at least 24 hours even though it is acrylic.
Hope this helps
Guy

 

[billyturnip]

Thank you Guy for your quick response. it's also what I was hoping to hear

Roger.

 

[Flyingkiwi]

You probably know but I'll add to the other comments. Make sure you wash the resin in a warm soapy water to remove the release agent from the resin.
Happy painting!
Clinton

 

[billyturnip]

Clinton, thanks for reminding me. Any other tips or reminders will be gratefully recieved.

Roger.

 

[Bluesking]

I use car primer without problems but ensure you allow it to dry thoroughly leave mine for 24 hours - otherwide it will peal off if wet excessively.

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks Stephen I'll do that. My Jon Smith Uhlan arrived today.

Roger.

 

[Anders Heintz]

I think that the thinnest, smoothest primer I have found is Games Workshop's White Primer. It is kind of expensive (8-9 bucks) per can, but it will last a long time and give a superb finish to paint on. A close second would be Tamiya's Gray Primer, excellent as well.

 

[Von Bock]

I really like the super fine primer from Tamiya. It works very well. Brock

 

[billyturnip]

Anders, Von Bock thanks for the replies.

Roger.