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Creative => How-To => Topic started by: Minidaz on February 17, 2018, 19:45:24

Title: Paint prep question
Post by: Minidaz on February 17, 2018, 19:45:24

I've tried searching but not completely found an answer to my question, so thought I'd ask.
When painting the figures, do you need to prepare the body / legs / head etc first to help the paint adhere to it, or can you just paint directly on to the parts ?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Paint prep question
Post by: playmofire on February 17, 2018, 21:14:41

It's best to wash them well in warm, soapy water (washing-up liquid is good) and then rinse and dry them well.

Use a primer as an undercoat.

I use acrylic car paints applied in two thin coats.

It helps to warm the surface to be painted with a hairdryer, especially if the weather is col/cold and/or moist.

Title: Re: Paint prep question
Post by: Minidaz on February 18, 2018, 15:55:35

Thanks for that, will give it a try.

Title: Re: Paint prep question
Post by: tahra on February 18, 2018, 19:49:45

Quote from: playmofire on February 17, 2018, 21:14:41

It helps to warm the surface to be painted with a hairdryer, especially if the weather is col/cold and/or moist.

:o  I had no idea  :-[

Title: Re: Paint prep question
Post by: playmofire on February 18, 2018, 20:19:58

Quote from: tahra on February 18, 2018, 19:49:45

:o  I had no idea  :-[

Useful even on a warm day in the UK.