RIP Polly S
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RIP Polly S
Having been reading often of the great uses for Polly S Plastic Prep, esp. prior to using Alclad, I was disappointed to learn it's been discontinued. First Future/Kleer, and now this? What do other modellers use for preparing their models for painting?
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Re: RIP Polly S
Simple rattle-can primers, Tamiya is a good one, but also many of the automotive or DIY stores brands give a very fine prep coat.. You can get black, but (what little of that I do) I tend to like Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black TS-29.
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Re: RIP Polly S
Thanks John R, looking back I see that I wasn't specific enough in my original post about Polly S Plastic Prep(dec.). I was referring to its properties to assist in removing mold-release agent, oil from sweaty fingers and its antistatic qualities. I understood from reading the label on a bottle (a photo thereof)that it was supposed to be applied to be applied to a model before applying a primer, esp. if the ultimate goal was applying a Pre-Alclad primer. I use Vallejo and Tamiya (white) primers but still have problems with shiny spots showing through...................Perhaps, I should have asked how do modellers prepare the model surfaces prior to a primer coat? My bad!
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Oh, I should have picked up on that, really.
Well then many of us (me, specifically) simply use a mild dish soap in warm water, a soft toothbrush for "scrubbing", rinse and let dry.
My choice (over here) is Dawn Dish Detergent.
Not sure about anti-static, I've not had that problem.
OH, BTW, along with the Prep, we've lost their excellent line of acrylic paints.
Say thanks to your friendly Testor's rep for all that ...
Well then many of us (me, specifically) simply use a mild dish soap in warm water, a soft toothbrush for "scrubbing", rinse and let dry.
My choice (over here) is Dawn Dish Detergent.
Not sure about anti-static, I've not had that problem.
OH, BTW, along with the Prep, we've lost their excellent line of acrylic paints.
Say thanks to your friendly Testor's rep for all that ...
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Re: RIP Polly S
I miss their acrylic paints. They were some of the best I have used.
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Thanks guys, that sounds like a cheaper way out of my dilemma..........just pinch some of the wife's dishwashing liquid...but as I am the designated dishwasher in the house (we agreed, I DON'T cook but I WILL wash the dishes),it shouldn't be too hard to manage
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Re: RIP Polly S
Apart from a good wash, which is mainly to get rid of sanding residue. I have occasionally wiped the surface over with IPA to get rid of any grease usually if I need to spray onto bare plastic.
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Re: RIP Polly S
I sometimes do a soap/water wash before building, but not usually, since I'll be depositing so much other crud on the surface during building. I don't do a water wash post-building either, because it could mess up too many things; but I do a thorough IPA wipe down before priming.
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Re: RIP Polly S
What a waste of good beer! I use Isopropyl Alcohol.K5083 wrote:I do a thorough IPA wipe down before priming.
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Re: RIP Polly S
Please see the Modelling Glossary ... and IPA being a "good beer" is debatable ...airjim wrote:What a waste of good beer! I use Isopropyl Alcohol.K5083 wrote:I do a thorough IPA wipe down before priming.
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Ha, I had no idea my joke was preempted by the glossary.jRatz wrote:
Please see the Modelling Glossary ... and IPA being a "good beer" is debatable ...
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