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john44

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etch primer
« on: November 19, 2012, 11:22:07 pm »
Hi guys, I have never used etch primer,
is U-POL acid #8 safe for use on plasticard?
as i sometimes have paint adhesion problems
when using this material.

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Re: etch primer
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2012, 11:57:34 pm »
Acid etch is used on METAL not for plastic card,I allways use Halfords PLASTIC primer it is manufactered fro spraying plastic bumpers .
 
 
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Re: etch primer
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2012, 09:46:17 am »
I have used the Upol stuff on plastic RC car wheels and it worked well, but no better or any worse than any other primer.

As others have said probably better to use a primer aimed at plastics "just in case"
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Re: etch primer
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2012, 10:10:24 am »
Thanks guys, primer for plastic it is then.

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