Priming for Alclad2 Lacquers

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Priming for Alclad2 Lacquers

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I have read that different primers/undercoats give different effects when Alclad2 Lacquers are used with them so I've done a little experiment using Vallejo Acrylic Polyurethane Surface Primers, 74600 White, 74601 Grey, 74660 Gloss Black and 74604 German Dark Yellow RAL7028 Polyurethane Surface Primer. These were airbrushed in consecutive strips on a scrap 1/24 Spitfire moulding, then (when dry) Alclad2 ACL-113 Jet Exhaust was sprayed over the upper half.
What are your opinions - I don't think its made a ha'peth of difference :???:
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Re: Priming for Alclad2 Lacquers

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The Jet Exhaust is too dark to be able to tell much difference. Their standard aluminium would be better choice.

The smoothness and tone of the primer will make a difference and is a way of modifying panels without having to mask the more delicate NMF
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Re: Priming for Alclad2 Lacquers

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Cheers James, I guess for Jet Exhaust it doesn't matter 8-)
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