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I had the same thing. Took my bucket (DP97) to a model shop and the guy said there was no need for primer. I'm about 60% through painting (I'm airbrushing with water based acrylics). I didn't use primer and it looks just fine so far. You must sand it, though, to give the paint a key to hold on to.

My next helmet I probably will prime, just to give myself a clean blank canvass to work on.

I guess it's all down to personal choice.

I'm not a paint expert, however, so I defer to the greater knowledge of anyone else who has good painting experience.

Si

[QUOTE="Han Hunter, post: 15545, member: 244"] I had the same thing. Took my bucket (DP97) to a model shop and the guy said there was no need for primer. I'm about 60% through painting (I'm airbrushing with water based acrylics). I didn't use primer and it looks just fine so far. You must sand it, though, to give the paint a key to hold on to. My next helmet I probably will prime, just to give myself a clean blank canvass to work on. I guess it's all down to personal choice. I'm not a paint expert, however, so I defer to the greater knowledge of anyone else who has good painting experience. Si [/QUOTE]

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