I believe Cody G. recently mentioned a product that acts like a primer to help paint adhere better. Does anyone know the product he was discussing and where to purchase?
Thank you for your assistance.
Frank
Hi,
I can’t answer your specific question, but can tell you that Testors makes a paint for model race cars called Outlaw Black (RC20) and it is recommended for loco handrails. Why? Because it dries somewhat pliable, and will not crack.
It works.
Frank,
I don’t believe You may still be able to get it/maybe find it. Pactra Acryl Racing Finish Paint was excellant for that.It was for R/C Model Planes, Cars, Trucks. They still might make something similar. Check out R/C Model paints. It came in a lot of colors, not only black. I used it and still do, for I have a lot of the Pactra left. I use the Basic Yellow & White a lot on the Derlin grabs on all my Zebra stripe Diesels. None have chipped yet, after 25yrs. You might also check Tamiya Acryl paint I believe they have the same thing for R/C Models. No primer was necessary. I never did.
Take Care! [:D]
Frank
Btw: Little cloudy, but the GP7 on right and RS by building has the white paint on the stair rails in the pic, one coat.
NAPA makes a rubber-bumper primer. It goes on clear flat. Works pretty good with acrylic paints. You can mix it with enamel paints.
Cody’s Office November 2013. He recommends Tamiya colour for polycarbon.
This is what I use and I buy it at the local Auto Zone…
I’ve used it numerous times and it works very well.
Automobile bumper primer. It is sold in places like Autozone, NAPA, etc. Its the stuff that collision repair shops use to prime those slippery plastic bumpers before painting. It comes in rattle cans.
I’ve used it on a variety of locomotive handrails. All kinds of paint sticks very well after you prime them with that stuff.
Edit: Yes, the stuff trwoute linked. I guess its actually called adhesion promoter, but its made for slippery plastic auto body parts.