Ugh...primer left a texture!

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dreadpyrat
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Ugh...primer left a texture!

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I primered my model, a 4 foot long scratchbuild, with krylon primer. It dried with a slightly Sandy texture to it. Not visible but you can feel it. I can't sand it down due to so much detail work. Is there some way to smooth it out, maybe with chemicals, without ruining the model?
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Re: Ugh...primer left a texture!

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Try rubbing it with a paper towel to remove the "fuzz" without damaging the details.
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Re: Ugh...primer left a texture!

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To late but SOP for Krylon......Tamiya is the best primer...I use Dupli-color #1699 too.
I'd try rubbing with a old cotton shirt......it will polish some.
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You know those brown paper bags grocers used before going all plastic? Very, very fine sandpaper, that. Try it :)
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Dukat, S.G. wrote: Sat Mar 24, 2018 2:24 pm You know those brown paper bags grocers used before going all plastic? Very, very fine sandpaper, that. Try it :)
Coffee filters work, too. New ones, that is. Used ones will leave a brown stain on your model. :)
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