Primer for 3D printed kit
Primer for 3D printed kit
Hi all,
I've just started work on a 3D printed kit (pics soon on my Rolling Stock thread) and would like to ask for advice on primer. I was thinking that I couldn't get any at the moment, but I've discovered that our local(ish) Halfords is offering Click & Collect from the car park, so I think I'll place an order and head down there for my daily exercise...
I think someone (Trevor?) suggested using high build primer to reduce the visibility of the striations - would this stuff do the trick, do you think?
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paint ... 70418.html
Any thoughts would be most welcome!
Thanks,
Andrew.
I've just started work on a 3D printed kit (pics soon on my Rolling Stock thread) and would like to ask for advice on primer. I was thinking that I couldn't get any at the moment, but I've discovered that our local(ish) Halfords is offering Click & Collect from the car park, so I think I'll place an order and head down there for my daily exercise...
I think someone (Trevor?) suggested using high build primer to reduce the visibility of the striations - would this stuff do the trick, do you think?
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paint ... 70418.html
Any thoughts would be most welcome!
Thanks,
Andrew.
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Re: Primer for 3D printed kit
Not sure if it's the same one, but on my last 3D loco that I painted, I used Halfords standard filler primer, still takes a number of coats and lots of rubbing down, but I eventually managed to get a flat surface that looked like plastic sheet or metal.
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Re: Primer for 3D printed kit
Thanks Steve!
I guess that would be this stuff - https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paint ... 51591.html
It says it's for bare metal or existing paint, but if it works for you I'll give it a shot...
Andrew.
I guess that would be this stuff - https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paint ... 51591.html
It says it's for bare metal or existing paint, but if it works for you I'll give it a shot...
Andrew.
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Re: Primer for 3D printed kit
Halford's Filler Primer is what I use on both wood and 3D printed surfaces. It can take a couple of coats but is brilliant stuff.
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Re: Primer for 3D printed kit
Thanks chaps, heading down there now...
Re: Primer for 3D printed kit
If it's not too late Andrew I have used these. They are a tad expensive, but they did the job for me, especially the High Build grey one...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autotek-AT000F ... IM8O&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autotek-ATOHBP ... YHBH&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autotek-AT000F ... IM8O&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autotek-ATOHBP ... YHBH&psc=1
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Re: Primer for 3D printed kit
Thanks Rod! I've got the Halfords stuff now, but always good to know of a good online supplier too - cheers!
Andrew
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