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Halfords filler primer
Metal mangler:
Couple of questions,
1) Is Halfords filler/primer and top coats acrylic
2) If so it safe to use Vallejo acrylics on top of the Halfords
I have had problems mixing manufacturers in the past and really don't need that now.
Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated,
Dave..
Colin Bishop:
Yes, Halfords automotive (and probably their other paints too) are 'acrylic' but 'acrylic can include a lot of different chemical makeups. Stavros can no doubt give you a definitive answer.
There are two types of filler primer, plastic and non plastic. The plastic filler primer seems to be considered best for model boats where it is likely to be used on GRP, ABS or wood which are more flexible than the metal of car bodies.
Colin
Metal mangler:
Thanks Colin,
I will wait over the Easter to see if Stavros or other members have tried these two paints together. Other than that I suppose it's get some and try it on some scrap.
I can say though the Vallejo paints I have airbrushed in the past for small parts have been excellent and hope to use it for weathering over the main colour.
Stavros:
You shouldnt have any problems at all....BUT BUT BUT for heavens sake try some out first on some scrap plasticard.....These acrylics these days are so ficle tbh.....
Dave
Brian60:
Personal experience here. I use Duplicolor vehicle primer, thats all I can get hold of here. I used to use Humbrol enamel over them. However my last two builds I have gone with Vallejo acrylics with no problem- unless you have thinned them down too far! I personally don't use water as a diluent with them either, preferring Vallejo's own thinner.
For immersion in water I still use enamel clearcoat over the acrylics. I'm yet to be convinced that a acrylic based paint (Vallejo) meant for plastic static modelling is actually water proof. Vallejo say it is water resistant - that's a big difference!
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