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Primer is the layer everything else stands on. Without it acrylic on smooth plastic, resin or metal holds only until the first touch – with it the paint has something to grip and the model survives handling and varnishing. This primer is self-levelling, so it settles into a thin even coat and does not fill detail. It comes airbrush-ready but brushes on as well. Black primer is the base for anything dark or metallic – under metallic paints it is irreplaceable, because it gives them a depth that no white ground ever will. It also suits building up from below with zenithal lighting. It dries fast and can be sanded after 24 hours; the formula is non-toxic.
Specifications
| Code | AK11242 |
| Type | primer |
| Material | acrylic self-levelling primer |
| Size | 100 ml |
| Pack | 1 bottle |
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
What it is for
- A base for acrylics on plastic, resin and metal
- Unifying a surface built from several materials
- Zenithal lighting and shading from the ground up
- Checking the surface – primer reveals scratches and flaws
What to pair it with
Thin and clean it with AK11500 thinner and Perfect Cleaner. Paint over it from the AK 3rd Generation range and finish the model with varnish. A faster alternative is the spray primer.
Frequently asked questions
Does the primer need thinning?
Not for an airbrush – it comes ready. With a very fine nozzle or at low pressure a few drops of AK11500 thinner do no harm, but beyond about 10 % coverage starts to suffer.
How long should it dry?
Touch-dry in tens of minutes, paintable after an hour. For sanding and mechanical stress leave it 24 hours – the layer is still hardening until then.
Why not just use paint as a base?
Paint lacks the adhesion of a primer and lifts off smooth surfaces at the first touch of a fingernail. Primer is formulated to bond to the substrate and to give paint something to hold.