it really depends on the temperature around you Show to be on the safe side, you could leave it overnight at room temp you might be able to go at it a bit earlier though i take it you will be wet flatting this - a good tip here is dust a darker colour on. like some blue or red or whatever you have kicking about. just a fine dust layer though! this is called a "marker". when wet flatting, keep going until the marker has all gone. that way you know you have got everywhere. wrap your wet n dry paper around a bit of rag, that way you get plenty of water about the place. level 1 · 7 yr. ago You're a Gundam, he's a Gundam, everyone is a Gundam! On a hot/warm day, Tamiya primers are often dry to the touch within several minutes, but I usually wait an hour or two before painting over it to make sure its really settled. 1
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Discussion Starter · #1 · Jun 18, 2009 Since I can't read Japanese, how long should I let Tamiya Fine Surface Primer dry before applying paint? Joined May 7, 2003 · 5,016 Posts
Thirty minutes. Unless you've laid it on really thick, in which case you may want to wait a bit longer.
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I would give it longer,. it also depends on the weather, a more humid day i would give it longer. i always do a spray out, meaning i spray a piece of scrap plastic and check that before i touch the model. just to be safe, dont want a big wet finger print on the surface because it was still wet. Al Joined Oct 10, 2000 · 2,575 Posts
LOL! I had the same problem. I gave it two hours, just to be sure. No matter the conditions I've never had a problem after that length of time. Joined May 25, 2009 · 2,188 Posts
Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 19, 2009 Thanks. It certainly seems completely dry after 2 hours. Was looking at my Testor's primer which has English instructions...bizarrely worded. They say: "To avoid possible wrinkling, recoat within 3 hours or after 48 hours." Also says "May be sanded after 2 hrs dry." Never once does it say something plain and simple like: "You can
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Humidity can certainly be a factor, but generally speaking I find I can sand and paint a primed surface within 30 minutes or so. Something I've been doing on a daily basis of late. I mean, there's certainly nothing wrong with waiting longer if you have the time, but my weekly modeling hours are few and precious and I don't like to waste them
waiting for primer to cure. If in doubt run a few tests and see for yourself. There's really no better way to develop a feel for the materials you're working with. BTW, FWIW, I've experimented with A LOT of primers, and unfortunately the Tamiya stuff remains my fave. I say "unfortunately" because it's much more expensive than most of the others I've tried. Joined May 25, 2009 · 2,188 Posts
Discussion Starter · #7 · Jun 19, 2009 I live in Louisiana where the humidity is ALWAYS high so longer drying times are something I am going to have to live with. I like the Tamiya over the Testor's myself but, as you say, much more $$$$. How long does it take for model primer to dry?The quick answer to this is approximately two hours. This is the average of the drying time for primers from Army Painter, Citadel and Tamiya but there is one gotcha that you need to be aware of. And that is the humidity of the environment you're working in.
How long should you leave plastic primer to dry?Drying time is usually 15-20 minutes to be dust dry but can vary depending on substrate, ambient temperature, humidity levels and thickness of coats applied. Painted objects should be left to dry for 24-48 hours to cure.
How long should primer dry before painting models?How long does primer take to dry? Primer takes between one and four hours to dry on average. However, the exact drying time depends on the primer type, room temperature, humidity, and the surface you're painting. Most manufacturers advise waiting at least 60 minutes before painting over the coat of primer.
How many layers of primer do you need for a model?1-2 thin layers of primer are all you need for painting miniatures. You can barely see the layer of primer on this model. The gray plastic underneath the primer still shows through. An even and thin layer of primer is great for retaining details on a model, and is sufficient for providing a good painting surface.
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