Vallejo MECHA PRIMER 73644 Sand Primer is a high-quality acrylic model primer, specially designed for professionally preparing model surfaces before applying base paints. Available in a 60 ml bottle, this sand-colored primer is a key element in every modeler's arsenal, ensuring excellent coverage and enhanced adhesion for subsequent paint layers.
Main Application
Vallejo MECHA PRIMER in sand color is intended for preliminary coating of various types of plastic models, resin parts, and other materials commonly used in modeling. Its primary task is to create a uniform, perfectly prepared surface that not only increases paint adhesion but also improves the final appearance and durability of the paint job. The sand color is particularly useful as a base for desert-themed models, military models, sci-fi vehicles, or miniatures, facilitating the achievement of consistent coloring from the very first layer.
Key Technical Features
Product Type: Acrylic model primer
Color: Sand – a shade designed for wide application as a base color for light and earthy tones.
Capacity: 60 ml – an optimal amount for many modeling projects.
Application Method: The primer can be applied with both a brush and an airbrush. When using an airbrush, proper thinning is recommended to achieve a smooth and even coat.
High Adhesion: The primer's special formula guarantees excellent adherence to various surfaces, providing a solid base for acrylic paints, enamel paints, or varnishes.
Surface Leveling: Effectively helps to mask micro-blemishes, scratches, and other minor imperfections resulting from model processing and sanding, ensuring a smooth and uniform surface.
Advantages of Using Model Primer
Using Vallejo MECHA PRIMER is recommended as a crucial step in the painting process of any model. Its application offers numerous benefits:
Error Revelation: A uniform layer of primer reveals any overlooked sanding errors, scratches, or casting flaws, allowing for their correction before applying the final paints.
Improved Paint Adhesion: The primer creates an ideal, slightly porous surface to which base paints adhere much better, minimizing the risk of chipping and increasing the durability of the paint job.
Uniform Color Base: Provides a consistent background for paints, which is especially important with light and transparent colors, allowing for more saturated and uniform shades without the influence of the base plastic color.
Surface Protection: An additional layer of primer provides subtle protection for delicate model parts.
Surface Preparation Before Priming
To ensure optimal results and maximum primer adhesion, proper model surface preparation is crucial. Before applying Vallejo MECHA PRIMER, it is necessary to thoroughly degrease the parts. This can be done by washing the entire model in lukewarm water with a mild dish soap or by wiping the surface with isopropyl alcohol (IPA). After the degreasing process, the model should be thoroughly dried, avoiding any water or detergent residue.
Compatibility
Vallejo MECHA PRIMER 73644 is fully compatible with a wide range of acrylic, enamel, and model paints. It works perfectly with Vallejo products, as well as paints from other leading manufacturers, providing a stable and durable base for further painting stages of plastic models, resin parts, and other materials commonly used in modeling. It ensures excellent performance with paints from the Vallejo Model Color, Model Air, Game Color series, as well as solvent-based paints.
