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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: Norman Castle on November 06, 2015, 01:56:51 pm

Title: Humbrol enamel over sanding sealer?
Post by: Norman Castle on November 06, 2015, 01:56:51 pm

Once I've gone through the sanding sealer and sanding routine and I'm happy with the surface, do I go straight on to my brushed Humbrol enamel or do I need some sort of primer?  If I do need a primer next, can I use Rustins oil-based white primer even though it says "for bare wood" on the tin?

Title: Re: Humbrol enamel over sanding sealer?
Post by: Mad_Mike on November 07, 2015, 06:25:10 pm

Just a light rub down for a key and straight on.

Title: Re: Humbrol enamel over sanding sealer?
Post by: david48 on November 07, 2015, 09:51:49 pm

Like all painting an undercoat is good it will help show any blemishes as the light will reflect of it different .
Humbrol Matt 1 is a gray colour it will also help build up the paint and it will give a better depth of colour.
David

Title: Re: Humbrol enamel over sanding sealer?
Post by: chas on November 07, 2015, 11:43:00 pm

I would do it as David suggests. The benefit of undercoat and rubbing down pays off in a deep Lustrous finish.
 Don't rush it, keep going until it's as good as you can get it.

Title: Re: Humbrol enamel over sanding sealer?
Post by: Norman Castle on November 08, 2015, 02:35:40 pm

Cheers chaps  :-)