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I wonder if anyone can offer me some advice about preparation of cast alloy parts for my model?
There are numerous parts of varying size, weight and delicacy.
I have tried soaking them and giving them a scrub in nail varnish remover and then a coat of etch primer but as soon as I move them or attempt to paint them, the primer flakes off in patches.
I then tried "ordinary" primer paint with similar results.
Any tips would be appreciated.
Chris.
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goddo wrote:I wonder if anyone can offer me some advice about preparation of cast alloy parts for my model?
There are numerous parts of varying size, weight and delicacy.
I have tried soaking them and giving them a scrub in nail varnish remover and then a coat of etch primer but as soon as I move them or attempt to paint them, the primer flakes off in patches.
I then tried "ordinary" primer paint with similar results.
Any tips would be appreciated.
Chris. Hi Chris have you tried etched primer. You can get them from motor parts shops. Hope this helps Martyn Building ?
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Hi Chris. When you say 'ordinary primer paint' was that acrylic or car spray type? If it was acrylic I would suggest trying a standard matt grey enamel like Humbrol etc, that usually sticks to pretty much anything. Best of luck! Robin. First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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I use a standard grey primer spray from Halfords then apply my Acrylic Spray/brush paint  Current Build:-
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Hi Chris,  Like Gil I use the Halfords rattle cans. They work out cheaper as they are quite large in volume and you can get one for plastic as well as the one for metal. (In Grey) Don`t forget to give it a darn good shake before every use and invert the can and give a very short blast when you`re done as that stops the nozzle clogging up. Only down side is the fumes. Use in a well ventilated place. I have a sealed unit spray booth, so combustible fumes don`t get to the electric motor. Hope along with all the other tips that you get sorted. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Admin COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thank you gents.
The "ordinary" primer I referred to is acrylic. I have already tried etch primer which seems no more efficient.
Might pop into Halfords and get a couple of rattle cans to see if that does the trick.
Chris
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