<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Pewter models that chip"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/8.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Pewter models that chip http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5374816.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5374816.page GMT Re:Pewter models that chip http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5375403.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5375403.page GMT Pewter models that chip ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5375610.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5375610.page GMT Pewter models that chip
As others have said many a time before, its well worth washing metal and resin models in warm (not hot) soapy water and rinseing them well before you prime.

Also it could be that the primer you used isn't that good/wasn't applied correctly (wrong temp or humidity could mess it up).

Try giving the models a scrub and then reapply the primer but leave it to set awhile before you try painting again.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5375624.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5375624.page GMT Re:Pewter models that chip
Dependant on whether you're talking about specific raised areas chipping/rubbing off or the entire model depends on how to answer your issue. If it's the former then likely you need a better varnish. I actually use water-based wood floor varnish for my metal models followed by a matte hobby varnish. This makes them pretty damned tough & resistant to scuffs but even still, on parts like that it doesn't always work 100% of the time.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5376039.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5376039.page GMT Re:Pewter models that chip
 Red_Starrise wrote:
Dependant on whether you're talking about specific raised areas chipping/rubbing off or the entire model depends on how to answer your issue.
QFT

Paint flaking off all over the place would point to improper adhesion. Paint rubbing off of protruding points would suggest insufficient varnish and/or rough handling. Another thing to bear in mind is that metal models are malleable. Sometimes a tumble can cause a part to bend at its weakest point, which may not be the area that received the impact (e.g. model topples forward - its chunky gun/axe/whatever may be fine, while paint has flaked off at its much thinner wrist, elbow, etc. as the part flexed slightly during the fall). Varnish protects pretty well against abrasion and good primer has strong adhesion, but neither can help you if the underlying model bends - all the layers, form primer to varnish, are going to be relatively brittle, once cured.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5379762.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/513166/5379762.page GMT