Primer, fine primer??

[riderV3]

Was picking up some primer in the hobby shop today and saw they got another kind of primer available, the fine primer(white color)...

The primer I've been using is just regular kind with grey color.

So here's the question, what the differece between regular primer and fine primer?

[moon_knight1971]

Never noticed this but I believe it would be what it says, a finer (ie smoother) primer. Remember the primer is supposed to give the paint something to stick to so I'm not sure how I would feel if I saw a "Fine" primer available. I use Krylon & Rustoleum in mostly light grey or white but will purchase silver as per Ela Cid recommendation. I think most people spray the primer too close and too heavily on their kits thereby losing some of the finer details. If you simply mist it from a distance and do 2 or 3 light coats, Krylon & Rustoleum work great.

[riderV3]

Never noticed this but I believe it would be what it says, a finer (ie smoother) primer. Remember the primer is supposed to give the paint something to stick to so I'm not sure how I would feel if I saw a "Fine" primer available. I use Krylon & Rustoleum in mostly light grey or white but will purchase silver as per Ela Cid recommendation. I think most people spray the primer too close and too heavily on their kits thereby losing some of the finer details. If you simply mist it from a distance and do 2 or 3 light coats, Krylon & Rustoleum work great.

exactly my thought, I adjust primer thinkness according to the pieces I'm painting.

Guess we'll have to wait for the pro to explain what's FINE primer for...

[Danno]

Tamiya make a very nice "fine" primer, but it is difficult to find. Great stuff. The very fine pigment works wonderfully on statues, but I don't see much difference between using this to something like the Duplicolor sandable primers (which also spray very smooth and very fine)

[kenny]

Second the Duplicolor:thumbs2: Readily available and smooth finish every time, try warming up the can under water before painting and it helps smooth out the flow even more.

[Vince-Vell]

I have used the Tamiya Fine primer, and i found it to be too fine. It created such a fine smooth surface, it seemed like i was painting on glass and paint wouldnt stick to it.

So duplicolor is the primer of choice for me, and krylon second for certain projects i do.

[riderV3]

Thanks all pros for the clarification, guess I don't need a fine primer after all! :D