Priming advice

[beachbum80]

Will Rust-oleum self etching primer work well to prime either PVC or vinyl models? Thanks

 

[IEDBOUNTYHUNTER]

It can, but theres no leveling capacity. and usually only used for bare metal. depends on what your trying to accomplish. i usually use filler primer.

 

[Morphsprops]

i would have to say the same, normally i use the Rust-oleum filler primer as well but they do make a primer specifically made to stick to plastic

 

[beachbum80]

Thanks for the responses. As hobby stores around my area are scarce, what's a good brand that I could get at maybe Wal Mart or an automotive store? The only thing I'll be using it for is to prime pvc and vinyl models

 

[ahoudini]

Make sure your primer is lacquer-based and apply it in several light coats. Enamel will never dry on vinyl!

 

[ralphee]

Look for UPOL acid 8 in your auto stores, its superb primer!

Lee

 

[Ray22]

If you want a basic primer to fill and sand get some Rustoleum at the Home Depot or any auto parts store, if you want a smooth flawless finish before you paint your model "Tamiya's Fine gray primer" it's the Cadillacs of primers.