Monarch "The Fly" plastic dye problem

[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!

[scuzzfink85]

I'm still mad they cancelled all the model master sealers.. no more semi gloss.

[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!

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

[bucketfoot-al]

Wow, this thread was an informative gem to open up.

Definitely going to Hobby Lobby to look for this Tree House stuff!

Also used Krylon but always have to order it.

[tay666]

I think I know what went wrong here. After reading up on that Zinsser primer, it is only for acrylic top coats.
The Rustoleum is an enamel and probably too hot for it.

[Tim Casey]

Old thread!

I took a shot at buying a hobby primer - Tamiya (?) from a hobby store in Malden, Mass. I didn't like it! It was expensive and didn't cover very well. I used it on Konga, though, because the ape was molded in neon orange (what were they thinking?). It took a couple of primer coats to cover up the glow, but at least the dye didn't bleed through.

I'm also working on the Mummy from X-Plus. I washed it with isopropyl alcohol and started using acrylic craft paints on it without priming it first. It seems to have worked well.

I think I may try that with my next resin kit.

[Glusniffer]

Wow, this thread was an informative gem to open up.

Definitely going to Hobby Lobby to look for this Tree House stuff!

Also used Krylon but always have to order it.

I don't think Hob Lob has this anymore. Ive been using this for a few years now. Even better! Dries super fast and even cheaper!

[bucketfoot-al]

Wow, this thread was an informative gem to open up.

Definitely going to Hobby Lobby to look for this Tree House stuff!

Also used Krylon but always have to order it.

I don't think Hob Lob has this anymore. Ive been using this for a few years now. Even better! Dries super fast and even cheaper!

Is this also from Hob Lob??? What's the make and where do you get it??????

[Glusniffer]

Yes and it's in the craft section with the bird houses and other similar stuff.

[bucketfoot-al]

Yes and it's in the craft section with the bird houses and other similar stuff.

Thank you!!!!

[bucketfoot-al]

Yes and it's in the craft section with the bird houses and other similar stuff.

Just ordered 5 cans, and with some other supplies - got free shipping.

Thank you!!

[Glusniffer]

Yes and it's in the craft section with the bird houses and other similar stuff.

Just ordered 5 cans, and with some other supplies - got free shipping.

Thank you!!

[Ken Kwil]

Working on this same model. I was surprised to see your having the same problem with the paint. I managed to get it to disappear with a few more coats when shading. I'm still not done with this part.

[overspray]

Now that's funny.