74.643 Primer Ivory

What a primer serves for

A primer is the first coat a model receives. It unifies a surface made up of different materials, gives the opaque paint something to hold on to and at the same time gives away what is underneath: scratches, unsanded joints and glue residue stand out precisely after priming, that is, still before a color coat covers them. Without a primer the paint rubs off a smooth surface every time the model is picked up.

The ivory shade

Ivory is a warm whiteness turned toward yellow. As a ground it suits everywhere a light and at the same time poorly covering color is to come on top: white, yellow, beige and red all need a light ground, or they have to be applied in several coats and the relief beneath them loses its sharpness. A warm tone, moreover, unlike a cold white, does not take saturation away from the resulting color.

How to work with it

• Wash and degrease the model before application; a primer will not hold on a greasy surface.
• Keep the coat thin, as a heavy application will fill the fine relief and the rivets.
• Let the primer dry properly and only then paint.
• Sand down any faults that stand out once it is dry and spray the spot again.
• Stir the contents of the container before work, as the pigment settles at the bottom.
• The method of application and any thinning are stated by the manufacturer on the packaging.

Terms of supply

A container of primer as described is supplied. A model, paints, thinner and tools are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise. Work in a well-ventilated room and store the container carefully closed and out of the reach of children.