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Primer colour

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:15 pm
by stag36587
A query on colour impact of primers with top coats.

I have given my moggie several coats of primer (etch then beige high build and grey primer) and am almost ready for the top coats. Given the original red oxide, Is there any need/advantage in a final coat of Red primer before the top coats in Almond Green or will it not make any difference?

Thanks

Re: Primer colour

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:31 pm
by taupe
Hi

In my experience the primer colour will affect the final finished colour, it will matter less if many top coats are applied. Some colours will notice more than others.

Taupe

Re: Primer colour

Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:20 pm
by bmcecosse
With Almond Green you will be fine with the grey. Red primer etc would be used with dark colours - ie red/brown/dark blue/black - that sort of thing.

Re: Primer colour

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:55 am
by jagnut66
Hi,
I agree with 'BMC', I would have thought grey would have been a more suitable primer colour for Almond Green.
Good luck with your respray either way.
Mike.

Re: Primer colour

Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:44 am
by stag36587
Many thanks guys, I will stick to grey.