Rub 'n' Buff - Primer

Pinface

Hunter

• Feb 18, 2017

• #1

A quick question:

When using Rub 'n' Buff, how crucial is the color of the primer? Just wondering because I only have red primer available at the moment, and I'm in the process of painting the leg armor.

Can I use the red or is it going to mess up the result from the Rub 'n' Buff? Should I buy a grey primer just to be sure?


// Pinface

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Feb 21, 2017

• #2

Whenever painting a silver, always use a black base.

 

Kdogg211187

Hunter

• Feb 21, 2017

• #3

Does that apply only to paint? Or Rub n Buff as well?

I think I've watched Seeker's video about 3 dozen times now and notice the demo piece he is using in the vid is gray. He does also mention 2 coats of primer with sanding in between. Im just about to buy some primer and want to make sure I get the right stuff as well.

 

tubachris85x

Well-Known Hunter

• Feb 21, 2017

• #4

Kdogg211187 said:

Does that apply only to paint? Or Rub n Buff as well?

I think I've watched Seeker's video about 3 dozen times now and notice the demo piece he is using in the vid is gray. He does also mention 2 coats of primer with sanding in between. Im just about to buy some primer and want to make sure I get the right stuff as well.

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It a general rule of thumb for silver paints. The black base assists in with the overall color and also if there is any wear and tear later down the road, you're not gonna have any white/grey/red marks appearing.

It's not that you CAN'T use anything else, it's just preferred IMO

 

Kdogg211187

Hunter

• Feb 21, 2017

• #5

I'll pick up some black primer then as well. I believe I will still need gray too for the helmet colors, just less than what I thought if I wont be using it on all my armor pieces.

Thanks for the tip!