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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2009 13:28:37 GMT -5
Got a question. Is it a good practice to wash the plastic models in mild soap and allow to dry before painting? Also, should I be priming all the parts that get painted?
Thanks, Rodney p.s Which area is the best place to post general questions?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2009 14:46:23 GMT -5
Washing or soaking the parts in warm soapy water is a good idea. You don't have to prime every single part prior to painting. I don't prime parts that are going to be painted with Testors Metalizer paints or certain metallic colors for example. GI'd go with the "General" section.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2009 15:51:01 GMT -5
Yeah, that was a pretty stupid question wasn't it! Oh well. I'm good for that every now and then. :-)
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Post by indy on Apr 10, 2009 16:00:45 GMT -5
It is true what they say that the only stupid question is the one you don't ask! Lots of helpful ppl here!
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 0:18:27 GMT -5
Hi Rodney.
Washing the parts is a very good idea!
I spray all the trees with primer when I pop open the kit. The body parts get more as I sand and assemble them. I use a light gray primer that is pretty thin to prime the parts trees (small parts) then use a filler primer for the body. Some times I use white primer f the parts are going to be a light color. The color of primer can really affect the final color. A gray primer under yellow can give the painted part an almost green hue sometimes. Whites, yellows, and reds are the most translucrent colors and are affected the most.
I still don't know a lot about open wheel cars, but I have been building models since 1958 and painting (including real cars) for a long long time! LOL!! ;D
Mongo
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2009 17:07:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the help.
RT
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