Sanding Halfords primer

[montythefirst]

Does anyone have any tips on sanding Halfords primer

 

[Helm]

On what? If its a figure I would be very wary of sanding it but as a rule use the finest grade wet and dry you can get 1200 at least
Steve

 

[Funky50]

Hello..I use Halfords Primer a lot and have never had the need to sand it at all like Steve says what are you putting it on....Kevin

 

[montythefirst]

its on a metal bust, there are a couple of areas where some build up occurred on the surface just need to sand them back

 

[malc]

Hi, from a pro point of view, if you need to sand the primer on a small figure you are applying to much at once, thin coats only. If you have missed a small area just re oat that area.

If by misfortune you have applied to much and need to flat back, 800 wet should do.

 

[Wings5797]

Hi Simon,
Just to add my 2D worth.
When I think that I have completed a sculpt I prime with Halfords Grey Primer. Almost with out exception there are blemishes that I need to sand down (gently).
The best thing, that I stole from my wife , for this job is nail buffing sponge. They have four grades of very fine abrasives right down to a polish grade. the softness of the sponge works well on the curved surfaces.
You can get them from Boots and such like stores but I have never had the courage to go the nail bar and buy them myself......I just keep sealing them from the better half. Just hope that she does not read this.
Cheers Mate
Keith

 

[Funky50]

I always try to keep the passes light as you can always put more on very difficult to take off.....in your scenario I would probably strip off the bust and start again....Kevin

 

[Wings5797]

I always try to keep the passes light as you can always put more on very difficult to take off.....in your scenario I would probably strip off the bust and start again....Kevin

Hi Kevin,
I don't know why but I struggle to remove Halfords primer with anything that will not damage the figure.
May I ask what you use so that I can borrow your system?
Cheers Mate,
Keith

 

[Helm]

Cellulose thinners works well on metal Keith acetone for resin is my first choice
Steve

 

[montythefirst]

thanks for help guys

 

[Funky50]

Cellulose thinners works well on metal Keith acetone for resin is my first choice
Steve

Again Like Steve I use Cellulose Thinners on white metal and Mr muscle oven cleaner on Resin but the Mr muscle might need an overnight soak and a scrup with a tooth brush .....hope this helps Keith By the way be very careful with acetone I found that it can melt Or soften the resin With prolonged exposure so I personally would not risk it

 

[Wings5797]

Cellulose thinners works well on metal Keith acetone for resin is my first choice
Steve

Again Like Steve I use Cellulose Thinners on white metal and Mr muscle oven cleaner on Resin but the Mr muscle might need an overnight soak and a scrup with a tooth brush .....hope this helps Keith By the way be very careful with acetone I found that it can melt Or soften the resin With prolonged exposure so I personally would not risk it

Cheers for that Guys,
I have always relied on oven cleaner but Mr M is not available here and the French choice is not strong enough for Halfords primer.
Acetone looks good. Seems like all of the solutions to all of the problems are available in the Wife's make up chest.
Good call Chaps, thank you,
Keith

 

[JonG]

Halfords primer comes off with Fairey Power spray if it helps....little less harsh then Mr Muscle or cellulose thinners/acetone.Works on resin/plastic/whitemetal with zero effect on the materials.

 

[abbo]

Halfords primer comes off with Fairey Power spray if it helps....little less harsh then Mr Muscle or cellulose thinners/acetone.Works on resin/plastic/whitemetal with zero effect on the materials.

Fairy Power Spray used to work but I think they've changed the formula as the last time I tried it did nothing.

 

[Funky50]

It seems that all

Fairy Power Spray used to work but I think they've changed the formula as the last time I tried it did nothing.

It seems all the stuff I used to rely on has been messed about with, Nitromors being a case in point the last lot I bought was so poor it wouldn't even strip Humbrol paint....I recently started using Cillit Bang on Resin and it works well on Halfords Primer but requires a long soak of at least a week to soften the paint up and a good scrub with an old nail brush....Kevin

 

[Be Afraid]

Wow! Here I have been painting figures for 20+ years (at least larger than gaming pieces, which I have painted for longer), and it never freaking occurred to me to sand down a spot where the primer got too thick.

I had been stripping the whole piece and re-priming...

How stupid of me (hangs head in shame)

MB