Automotive primer paint

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Doc Ferguson - 18 Sep 2006 16:10 GMT

I have checked the archive on Primer paints and most are quite old. I
am looking for information on automotive primers that would be suitable
for spray painting balsa models and would be compatable with dope
paints. I have used the spray cans from the hobby shop. I would
rather use my own spray gun and airbrush for use in priming. Since
there are so many things to consider, thinners, etc, compatibility, I
would rather hear from those who have tried methods.
Doc Ferguson

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The Natural Philosopher - 18 Sep 2006 17:30 GMT

> I have checked the archive on Primer paints and most are quite old. I
> am looking for information on automotive primers that would be suitable
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> would rather hear from those who have tried methods.
> Doc Ferguson

I think that if you strat off with one of epoxy, dope or sanding sealer
as the basis, just about any automotive CELLULOSE stuff works
well..weight can be an issue

I only have used car p[ary paints sold in cans, but have gotten good
results.
Just be terrible careful of foam ..it MUST have an epoxy or acrlyic
layer over it..even when balsa sheeted, or pay huge attention to filling
cracks.

I believe some automotive paints are now water based: Those should do fine.

The gem is of course high build filler primer.

Turns rough work into a masterpiece.

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Doc Ferguson - 18 Sep 2006 23:01 GMT

> > I have checked the archive on Primer paints and most are quite old. I
> > am looking for information on automotive primers that would be suitable
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> Turns rough work into a masterpiece.

Is there a brand name for the Water based primer? And can you use
alcohol to help the drying time?
Doc Ferguson

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Automotive primer paint