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Hay all.

Is 7 hours enough time for spray can primer to set ok before painting or am i just asking for problems ?

Thanks.

If you're using GW's stuff it says it's Ok to paint after an hour, other brands may be different but I'd say you're probably fine.

Thanks

Yeah i am using chaos black primer from GW.

Cheers.

Are you using GW "primer" by choice?

GW's old formula flat black used to be the best, but in recent years they changed the formula and it isn't the same.


You can get 2-3 cans of stuff that is equally as good for the price you are paying for that GW can.

Currently I am using Rustoleum "ultra coveage flat black" and it is superior to any results I have gotten with GW's current formula. I also use Krylon camoflague colors: the flat olive is workign great on my son's IG.

I have found that even the .99 cent flat black from DIY stores works just as good as the GW primer and also sticks to figs better and drys quicker...

Also the primers I am using are generally good to paint over in under an hour, but keep in mind that local temp and humidty play a role in how fast primer will dry, a well as if you put it on too heavy or not...

It is pretty warm in my house atm so when my son alseep in 6-7 hours i can get some painting done woop

I got the GW primer as a gift when i started painting not long ago but if i can find some stuff cheaper in the uk that be good.

I was going to have a look when i was starting to run out and that will be soon i think lol

I will have a look for Rustoleum and Krylon if i can get them in the uk.

Thanks for the heads up

You can paint as soon as the primer dulls off, unless your doin mutiple coats of primer, then its wise to let it cure for longer

I allow my primer to dry for 30min to an hour. long as you aren't blasting your models like 6 inches away with primer you should be good for 30min to an hour.

I always try to never over do the primer like i did last time as i had stick another head on the model as the primer was to thick :(

That's way more than enough time to wait. Depending on which primer you use, an hour or so after you spray, the primer will be absolutely ready to go.

If your looking for some decent primer then check Halfords, they sell a 500ml can for roughly a pound cheaper (GW cans being 400ml). If it is white primer you would rather go for then try Poundland (300ml for £1), sadly all they had was gloss black in my are buy you may find matt black. Iv used both the Halfords and Poundland sprays and they do the job.

Snowed in for a while so had time to paint. Using "Testor" to prime my models. Sprayed outside brought indoor immediately and put in the bathroom with a fan on. An hour later good to go.

I prime mine out in the sun so they are usually good to go in 15 minutes.
But then I live in Southern California and our 2 days of winter has come and gone (it got down to like 50 degrees man!!!! We almost had to put pants on!)

I prime with Krylon flat black. It is dry within 15 minutes, though I usually give it 30 min. I have never had problems with krylon, though I have heard of some people putting it on a little too heavy and having trouble. Plus it is dirt cheap:$4 for a can vs $15 for GW paint. Wal-mart FTW.

Poundland the amount of crap me and gf buy in that shop that we really don't need is unreal but i will take a look when i town again

Mite try white primer on a few models see how it looks i might like it .

I take it this stuff what a lot of you guys use.

Krylon Camouflage Ultra-Flat Spray Paint
http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/details2.asp?ProductID=168&name=krylon-olive-drab-camouflage-ultra-flat-spray-paint.htm


Could not find Testor in the uk though.

Cheers.

PraetorDave wrote:Plus it is dirt cheap:$4 for a can vs $15 for GW paint. Wal-mart FTW.

$4 spray paint at Wal-mart? You're pissing away money, friend. You go to Wal-mart for the $1 cans.

To the OP: It's been answered already, but most primers in most conditions will be good to go within an hour.

But is the quality of say £8 cans not much better then say £1 can there got to be catch some where ?

You can't beat a brand called Touch N Tone, which you can find at Autozones in the US. Of all the primers I've used it's the most like GWs current chaos black primer. Very good coverage, very fine consistancy and it's only $3 a can. Dries quick too, I've painted on it in 20 min though it's still slightly tacky until an hour or so.

Only problem with it is they don't make a white primer, so I have to use krylon for white which I'm not as fond of, but Touch N Tone black and grey are awesome (make sure you get the primer, they sell spray paint under that brand too)

Could not find Touch N Tone in uk only 1 shop and that out of stock.

I will try some cheap ones on a sprue next week see how it goes lol

Thanks.