Using Alclad

[perrisb]

Going to use this product for the first time painting a radial engine. Is it necessary to prime the engine first or can you spray Alclad on bare plastic??

 

TIA,

Brian

[simmes]

YES,

you need primer.It´s very important to use it!!!!!!!!!!

 

What kind of primer?

Depends on the colour.

 

http://www.jpsmodell.de/shop/alcladfaq_e.htm

 

Here you have your answers.

 

HTH,

Dan

[DrDave]

Alclads own black primer isnt an acrylic. I think its an enamel! Anyway it goes well over that but some chaps say it takes ages to dry. By the smell of the bottle I think alclad grey primer is like a runny Mr Surfacer

 

 

 

Ohh its made my ears go blurry and I can smell colours....................

[Bails]

Primer is a must to avoid etching the plastic, although some cats say its not needed. I use lacquer-based primers, including the new Model Master Lacquer line, particularly the black lacquer....thinned to about 60 % high quality automotive paint lacquer thinner to 40% paint.....this is misted-on for the first coat or 2 before "heavying-up". Bright finishes need black primer to get the best shine from the Alclad....plus you get the super-smooth finish needed for NMFs. Regardless of the primer used, it is best to use light "mist" Alclad coats.....3 light coats usually does it for me. Avoid heavy coats at all costs to avoid a messed-up finish. For further poop, "Swanny" has a great "how-to" for Alclad. Google Swanny to get his site.

Bails-In-Minnesota

[perrisb]

Thanks all for the replys.

 

Brian