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Surface Primer L Gray
Tamiya Surface Primer L Gray
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Excellent product!
I've been building models for over 45 years, and Tamiya primers have become my favorite as far as spray can primers are concerned. The Surface Primer and Fine Surface Primer cover well, spray on smooth, dry quickly, and sand like butter. Most importantly, the long term topcoat holdout is excellent. I've used these primers over all kinds of styrene and never had any issues with it attacking the material. I've used other brands that might have had slightly better filling properties, but its worth using a couple extra coats with the Tamiya products because they perform so well overall.
Top Choice Primer
Building models for many years I have used many primers. Some good some not so good. Tamiya surface primer is by far the best primer I have used. The qualities of the primer include great surface coverage, fast dry time and ease of sanding. The primer will definitely show inaccuracies quickly once it is allowed to dry. Fixing these problems is a snap with how easily the primer sands. A top choice of primers to keep on hand.
Great medium fine primer mist
This gives a much finer texture for the paint to adhere to. I tried some cheap hardware store rattle can primer since it was a bigger sized prop and it was quite grainy and I had to sand it back down. This was perfect, it has a tiny bit of tooth, but I see they make a finer spray if you need that too. My only complaint, I wish they had it in a big hardware store size can. It's primer, you use it on everything.
Tamiya Primer
This is simply the best primer you can buy. It does everything well. Sprays on smoothly. It is easy to sand. Takes color coat better than any other I've tried. I use it on all my plastic car models. Some paints have problems adhering without issue to styrene plastic. Once you prime your parts with this, all the problems go away. Thank you Hobbylinc.
Great base coat
I use this on just about every model I build; it coats evenly and takes layers very well. Much better than whatever rattlecan primer you can snag in the paint dept. As mentioned, the can is a bit light but it’ll give you plenty of paint for several projects. If you don’t have an airbrush, this is the best substitute for your primer coating.
Top Notch
Have been using this for over a year now, and hand down my favorite primer for minifigures. It provides a great, neutral base, and goes on with a very even coverage, and a very fine touch as well which preserves the details far better than other primers I've tested in the past.
No kidding around
The quality put into this acrylic spray primer speaks for itself. A smaller spray can for the price, but, what a performance. Never a regret for choosing Tamiya. Just pleasing smiles. For scale modeling, the can still sprays a lot. The high end primer.
ok primer
The primer is of the ok quality. It is not a full bottle though. It will deplete after about two models use. I use it on my two tank models. I think it is slightly higher priced. If it would cost half the price, I would give it a 5-star rating.
One of the 2 best primers!
Love this stuff! If I need a color a little darker than what the color I spraying I use this Gray. Lays down perfect, never had a need to sand before spraying the color over it. It's just good stuff!
Per usual, great product
Used this as a base over a model molded in red, and had fantastic 1 coat results. Sprayed very nicely and levels well. 100% recommend, like every Tamiya product I've used.
Great primer
Tamiya Primer is excellent for all models, particularly those with significant surface details, including aircraft and armor. A thin coat is all that is required for great results.
The best
One of if not the best spray primer you can buy. Use outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Great coverage and very easy to use. The only drawback is the size of the can.
Great primer
Absolutely love this primer. Goes on nicely and is very fine to give a nice surface for your paint. Only downside is the price, but you do get a good quality product.
Expensive but good.
Works very well and doesn't obscure fine details. It does have a bit of a gloss to it, which is odd for a primer -- it would be more versatile if it were flat.
Surface Primer L Gray
This is a terrific primer to use when prepping for using a shiny topcoat. I used a metallic Ice blue over it and the blue went on over this with no issues at all
Solid Primer
Used to prime several tanks before preshaping. Worked great after warming up can in hot water for 30 seconds. Probably could get 2-3 AFVs or planes with it.
great primer
This primer works very well. I have not had any issues since using this primer. Dries quickly and evenly! It is sand-able to make any paint job very smooth!
Base Coat
Does what it meant to do. Sprays nice and flat to get a good finish to your paint job. Sands silky smooth with 3000 grit. Little expensive using spray can.
great primer, just wish it was bigger
This is good primer, but the can is tiny and it doesn't go that far. I will find other primers that can be purchased in larger quantities
Premier Primer
This is such a good primer for modeling. Some primers are very heavy and tend to hide details, this does not. Can't go wrong with this.
Like coverage
I use it for Scratchbuild models-coverage is good, I like the matt finish, it, the gray color is perfect for many of my bygonee era models.
Tamiya primer gray
This is. A great primer I have had great. Luck with this no runs and actually lasts quite a while which was a surprise
Wonderful product
This product goes on smooth and leaves all the detail without it being covered up. It dries very quick.
Perfect for Gundam models
This is a great primer for Gunpla. Used it to prime before painting weapons and it worked great !!
Love it
This's been my go to primer. It goes on smooth, easy to sand, covers well. It's amazing.
Great primer!
Lays smooth and easy to use. Point and shoot. Lays smooth and easy to use. Point and shoot.
All you need really
All you need really is this and the fine version. Nice neutral foundation for everything.
Indeed 5 stars
NO ONE makes a better product in a rattle can Nice spray... sandable... great coverage
Excellent primer
Decent price, good coverage without obscuring detail, and super easy to use. My go-to.
Primer
The perfect primer for when you can’t get a surface to smooth out. Fills in great
best primer
best primer i've used! No texture at all. it's high priced.but its worth it
Spray Primer
Spray paint worked great. The paint sprayed on smooth with no finish issues
Great choice for a primer
Covers well and paint sticks, never had a issue with this primer
best primer ever
great primer. great coverage on all media and dries super fast
Primer
Great paint. Packaged well. Will order again. Great selection.
Excellent Coverage
Preps metal very well, makes a great surface for paint finish.