Recommendations for metal primers that retain fine detail

Soliciting suggestions for a metal primer that will not obscure fine details i.e., is very low build, for use on white metal castings.

Will be over coated with lacquer and enamel - although not both at the same time.

Tried a rattle can of Krylon gray - applied lightly (so I thought) and it wiped out most all detail. Checked the can - there was no mention it was a sandable primer.

Perhaps it is just a matter of using any primer and thinning it appropriately - whatever that means.

Thanks in advance for any and all recommendations.

Regards,

Doug

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Douglas R. Hortvet, Jr.
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Do not use any automotive filler/primers. I find Tamiya Fine White or Gray primers go on very thinly and preserve fine details. Tamiya also makes a metal primer which is actually clear. That also goes on in a thin layer, without hiding details.

Peteski

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Gunze also makes a "Mr. Metal Primer" that's good. Although the Tamiya Fine White or Gray is really good too.

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I've had very good results with Testor's Boyd white primer. Thin it with

35-40% enamel thinner and spray very lightly. I also use Jasco Metal-Prep to prepare the metal surface for painting.

Cheers, Dave Ambrose

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All,

Thanks for the great advice.

Will try the Tamiya fine white - if I can find it on the shelf locally.

Second choice is the thinned Boyd primer.

We had a great shop here in Houston - Hobby Island, that had just about everything one could think of in the way of tools, finishing, etc.

Most regrettably they close some time ago - as have several other model shops.

Although the RC shops seem to be doing OK.

Again, Thanks for the guidance.

Regards,

Doug

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Douglas R. Hortvet, Jr.

Peteski,

Used the Tamiya fine white - as the name implies - this is a very fine solids primer.

Just what I needed - Thanks for the recommendation.

Although pricey at $10 a can - it worked as required.

They also had a gray primer, although did not state fine on the can as did the white.

Would have preferred a darker primer - however the low build was a priority.

Regards,

Doug

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