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Hi guys.

I recently begin to undercoat my figs using spray paint. I have problem : the undercoat seems to be granular, and as I use washes to paint my figs, the result is not good. Do you know why the undercoat could be granular ? I try to apply several thin coat, but the problem remains.

Thanks !

meecham63 wrote:Hi guys.

I recently begin to undercoat my figs using spray paint. I have problem : the undercoat seems to be granular, and as I use washes to paint my figs, the result is not good. Do you know why the undercoat could be granular ? I try to apply several thin coat, but the problem remains.

Thanks !

There are 4 possibilities. Taking your location into account, they are listed in order from most to least likely:

1) You're priming in humid weather.
2) You're holding the can too far from the minis.
3) You're priming in excessively hot weather.
4) You got a bad can of primer.

Spray sealer does the same thing, for the same reasons. If it happens with your sealer, it can be rectified.
Unfortunately, your only option to fix this is to scrub (possibly strip) the models and try again.

Eric

also, to ad to what MM said;

you're not shaking the can up enought before spraying

or
it could just be the brand of paint.

I used to use a primer from "The Armorey". Not sure if they're still around, but every can did it.
that was back in the 1980's.

the paint I use is "The Army Painter"

Weather was wet when I have undercoat my fig. I think that I was afraid to shoot to close of the fig, then I shoot to far

thanks for your help guys !

kturock wrote:also, to ad to what MM said;

you're not shaking the can up enought before spraying

or
it could just be the brand of paint.

I used to use a primer from "The Armorey". Not sure if they're still around, but every can did it.
that was back in the 1980's.

Ah, yes. Too little shaking. How silly of me to forget that one. It's basic. Good catch, kt.
I remember when Armory was the best (hobby related) primer on the market. For me, it was GREAT through the eighties. It didn't start going to Hell until the early 90's (for me). I've never been able to bring myself to trust them after that. Now, I use auto primer. It's cheaper and holds better... you've just got to be sure not to get the 'gap filling' kind. LOL

Eric