No Foes Remain Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 So I recently got some Astral Claws shoulder pads from Forge World and thought that I had cleaned them up properly but just now when I have attempted to put on some mechanicum standard grey to them the paint acted like it was watered down (which it wasn't) and just ran alway and didn't set like it did on a plastic part. Is this because I haven't cleaned them up enough or do I need to use a primer instead of a base paint? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 PRIMER Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/#findComment-3371994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywalker Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 In general you always need a primer Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/#findComment-3371995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well . A Primer is the one thing I didn't order. Dagnabbit. Thanks, brothers. Wayland games, here I come again. Needed to get a gold paint anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/#findComment-3371997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Primer always as a rule, but also, resin can need a soak in some soapy water to get the "greasiness" off it which prevents the paint adhering so well. Rik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/#findComment-3372540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Primer always as a rule, but also, resin can need a soak in some soapy water to get the "greasiness" off it which prevents the paint adhering so well. Rik Yeah, I already did that but done it again just to be sure as it still looked a bit glossy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/#findComment-3372606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argun Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I find that soaking in soapy water, and then scrubbing vigorously with a toothbrush nobody uses really helps. Sure, it doesn't get all the areas, but it works great for large chunks and shoulder pads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/#findComment-3372610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronus Stormbringer Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 After cleaning my resin with warm soapy water I put a light coat of matt varnish on, and then lay down a coat of primer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275496-painting-resin/#findComment-3372624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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