Vallejo MECHA PRIMER 73643 is a professional, ivory-colored acrylic model primer, specially formulated for precise surface preparation of models before applying color layers. The product comes in a 60 ml bottle and is ready for application.
Application and Benefits
Vallejo primers offer a wide range of colors dedicated to modelers, ensuring optimal surface preparation. Vallejo MECHA PRIMER 73643 is designed for priming plastic, resin parts, as well as metal and photo-etched components. Using a primer is recommended due to several benefits:
Flaw Detection: Reveals micro-imperfections, scratches, and any unsanded areas created during model processing and sanding, allowing for their correction before painting.
Improved Paint Adhesion: Creates an ideal adhesive layer that significantly improves the adhesion of subsequent base paint layers, minimizing the risk of flaking and ensuring even coverage.
Surface Uniformity: Neutralizes differences in the base material's shade, which is crucial for achieving a consistent and aesthetically pleasing final effect, especially when using light or semi-transparent paints.
Key Technical Features
Vallejo MECHA PRIMER 73643 is an acrylic product, characterized by its high quality and versatility:
Type: Water-based acrylic model primer.
Color: Ivory, serving as an excellent base for light paint shades.
Capacity: 60 ml.
Application Methods: The product can be applied with a brush or airbrush. For airbrush application, a pressure range of 1-1.4 BAR (15-20 PSI) is recommended. The primer is pre-thinned for airbrush use; however, depending on the specific equipment and desired consistency, it may require a small addition of thinner dedicated to acrylic paints.
Drying Time: Its fast-drying formula allows for efficient progression to subsequent painting stages.
Durability: Once fully dry, it forms a durable and damage-resistant layer.
Surface Preparation and Compatibility
Before applying Vallejo MECHA PRIMER, it is essential to thoroughly degrease and clean the model's surface. It is recommended to wash the components in lukewarm water with dish soap, then rinse them thoroughly and allow them to dry completely. Alternatively, the surface can be wiped with isopropyl alcohol. This step is crucial for ensuring optimal adhesion of the primer to the substrate.
The product is compatible with most modeling materials, including polystyrene, polyurethane resins, and metal components. Once the primer is dry, acrylic, enamel, and lacquer hobby paints from various manufacturers can be applied to its surface. Vallejo MECHA PRIMER works particularly well with paints from the Vallejo Model Color, Vallejo Model Air, and Vallejo Game Color ranges.
