The Army Painter Spray Primer

**noodlers** · 11-11-2013, 10:01 AM

My first can of this stuff, Ultramarine Blue, worked great. It felt like using an airbrush. I was able to give my models a uniform coat and cut out a step of painting and go straight to detail.

So, I got a can of Goblin Green from Wonkos and it jammed up about halfway through my group of Salamanders. I thought this was a Wonkos issue as the date on the bottom of the can was 2011. So, I made a quick trip to Dragon's Lair and got another can of Goblin Green and a can of Daemonic Yellow for Imperial Fists. I also got a can of Citadel Spray Primer black, assuming it was the same stuff. The Goblin Green allowed me to finish the Salamanders but started jamming up, the Citadel black allowed me to get through my Skyshield Landing Pad and the rest of my black figures. I tried the yellow on the Imperial fists but it jammed up and delivered a somewhat inconsistent coat. On rd 2 a couple weeks later I tried to put a 2nd coat on and it came out really inconsistently.

So, I figured all of this inconsistency was again because of old "born on" or "expiration dates" on the bottom of the cans, so I ordered straight from Army Painter this time. A can of black. Well it worked the first time, but showed signs of clogging a bit. I tried to get it back out yesterday and prime some terrain but it really struggled. At this point I said screw it and started doing some online research.

The online research showed that some others had the same problem and if you looked at the bottom of the can it was bulging like it was about to explode or something. My cans did this same thing. So, I threw them all out and went to Wal-Mart and got a $3.67 can of Krylon. It worked great, never showed any signs of clogging, and makes me look forward to priming again.

So, my story to tell is go to wal mart and get the Krylon and save yourself the money.

Thoughts?

**GlassJaw** · 11-11-2013, 10:27 AM

I gave up on expensive primers long ago. I now only use Dupli-Color gray sandable automotive primer. Goes on really smooth and have never had a problem with the cans.

**Salubrious_vampire** · 11-11-2013, 11:07 AM

Indeed. I did a bit of the games workshop primers back when I began, and then figured out that a much better product was 1/4 the price. O.o I love my krylon (though I hate the shiny primer I occasionally make do with when all my local stores sell out of the flat stuff).

**CRP** · 11-11-2013, 11:09 AM

The expensive primers clog more often because their nozzles are designed to produce a finer spray.

For best results:

1. Heat the can using hot water. Just put it under a faucet running hot water for 5 minutes or so.
2. Spin the can rather than shake it. Be sure the paint is mixed. Three or four shakes is not enough.
3. After spraying turn the can upside down and spray
4. Consider the weather
5. Store your paint can inside. Cold weather can cause clogging.

**daKing** · 11-11-2013, 11:45 AM

I use rustolium 2 in 1 coat spray. It is great beacuse you only need one spray for a a really tough solid color. I've never tried their primer before but I think I'll grab a can this week and try it out. Both are under $5 and with their nossel design you don't have to turn it upside down to clear it and I've never had a clog.

Expensive primers are the worst.

**CRP** · 11-11-2013, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by daKing

I use rustolium 2 in 1 coat spray. It is great beacuse you only need one spray for a a really tough solid color. I've never tried their primer before but I think I'll grab a can this week and try it out. Both are under $5 and with their nossel design you don't have to turn it upside down to clear it and I've never had a clog.

Expensive primers are the worst.

Their primer works great. I used it on Chris' Eldar

**GlassJaw** · 11-11-2013, 03:45 PM

I found Rustoleum to be a bit thick for my liking, although I haven't used it in a long time. I have had problems with Krylon nozzles in the past, even getting 2 bad cans in a row at one point. Could have been complete coincidence but since switching to Dupli-color, I've never had a problem.

**AdamHarry** · 11-11-2013, 04:31 PM

I've used all the primers listed, but for black primer, I just keep going back the GW black primer. I don't know why, but that stuff works the best for me. Some other people have had problems with it, but I've never had an issue.
For Grey primer, the Krylon stuff works great. And with Army Painter's Dragon Red and Demonic Yellow, those work well too. (Although for yellow, you need to base the model white for the best effect, and I prefer a black undercoat for the Red.)

The biggest problem for priming (from my experience in Texas) is the weather. The tips John listed are absolutely useful. Never prime outside in Texas when it's humid. If you do, bring the models in quickly and put them in a place with good ventilation. If you have access to a fume hood, you're probably working in a lab, but you should use it.

**CRP** · 11-11-2013, 05:28 PM

Another tip is spray from 6-8 inches away this helps prevent fuzzy model syndrome. Our summer (9 months a year)weather causes a portion of the paint to dry before it can reach the model when spraying at 12"+.

**daKing** · 11-11-2013, 05:40 PM

I've had to go back and buff my entire tank with a toothbrush when using army primer because it got fuzzy. Thankfully the model wasn't ruined

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