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Glusniffer
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Re: Monarch "The Fly" plastic dye problem

#21 Post by Glusniffer »

As I said before Ive always used the cheap Dollar Store primer which works well, but they've ALL been out since the pandemic for some reason and I ran out. Last year I bought 2 cans of Krylon grey on the company card and that worked great until I ran out again. I recently ordered some Rustoleum grey (for plastic) on amazon and now my acrylic paint doesn't stick. Like oil and water. :?
As far as sealers Ive been using A brand called 'Treehouse Studios' both flat (matte) and gloss from Hobby Lobby for about 10 tears now. Big cans! I used Testors for years but the can is small, expensive and seems to always be out!
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Re: Monarch "The Fly" plastic dye problem

#22 Post by scuzzfink85 »

I'm still mad they cancelled all the model master sealers.. no more semi gloss.
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Re: Monarch "The Fly" plastic dye problem

#23 Post by Glusniffer »

Here's a positive note! I just took the parts that I sprayed with the crappy Rustoleum no stick primer and shot them with the Treehouse matte. Paint sticks like a gem now! 8)

Here's a shot of it. Notice the size and price difference. :wink:

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