Primer help

[Photomodeler]

Hi first question of many. I'm trying to customise a K2-SO figure, the decals, colour etc, seem quite nice, I just need to paint it, but it's made of a glossy plastic, I want to prime it, so paint adheres better, but also I want it to be more matte in appearance. I'm in the UK and I'm looking for a clear matte Primer. Do you have any suggestions? I know theres some available in the US and Australia, but can't seem to find the matte ones in the UK, I've tried Games Workshop but nothing.

Simon

 

[Jaitea]

I use Hycote Matt Lacquer,...its a car paint,....& it does a cracker job......& cheap too,....about a fiver

J

 

[Scarecrow Joe]

I used Rustoleum Primer and Flat black in one step for my recent Jakks K2SO (31"s) figure.

Thread here: http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=274892

 

[Photomodeler]

Many thanks I'll give them ago.

 

[Rogviler]

And if you end up with a problem getting primer/paint to stick, adhesion promoter is what you want.

-Rog

 

[Dozer]

why people use clear primer....:confused?

i don't get it, you can't see and check for imperfections... also,, i guess since is clear is not sandable.