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PostPosted: 26-May-2026 13:43    Post subject: What kind of primer to use? Reply to topic Reply with quote

My wife and I are just starting our Battletech collection and we want to start painting. We have 12 'Mechs from CGL and one 3D-printed miniature. (If that affects how paint is applied.)

We have several can of primer from home projects, but they are all all gloss finish, will that matter?

I've also heard different recommendations about whether it's better to start with a black or a white primer. It sounds like that depends on whether you are going to be painting a light or dark main color, is that correct?
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PostPosted: 27-May-2026 09:37    Post subject: What kind of primer to use? Reply to topic Reply with quote

Not many painters in here. The last time I painted a mini was 35 years ago with tester model paint. So, I'm not the one to answer. Smile
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PostPosted: 27-May-2026 16:50    Post subject: What kind of primer to use? Reply to topic Reply with quote

Fair enough. Maybe I'll just give it a try on my Commando, I don't care if that one ends up ugly. Laughing
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PostPosted: 27-May-2026 17:44    Post subject: Re: What kind of primer to use? Reply to topic Reply with quote

Vorus wrote:
Fair enough. Maybe I'll just give it a try on my Commando, I don't care if that one ends up ugly. Laughing


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