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Posted by Jon Iverson on September 7, 2025, 17:00:52, in reply to "Re: Photo etch primer"
The Dawn dishwashing / warm water wash will clean off any grease or other substance on the PE that may cause flaking. It should adhere nicely. I've used this method on both GMM stainless steel and brass sets. 
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good afternoon, yeh, this is what I used and it flaked rite off the photo etch.. I had to strip the brass with Acetone and start over with self etching auto primer.. we will see how that works out..thanks a bunch for the input also beautiful model.. Previous Message
I use Tamiya Fine Light Grey primer. I like it as I have sprayed acrylic or enamel over it and has worked like a charm. Also, it adheres very tightly and does not obscure any detail. Highly recommended.
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Just curious, what are people using nowdays to prime PE to stop flaking and scratching?? I have been using self etching auto primer and it works ok, but whats the best primer in the model paint world?? as I am sure you also have experienced, getting finish to stay on your parts can be a challenge.. thanks P.S, I have used old model master enamel from my stash as a pre coat, that works ok, but as you know, thats very expensive when you can find it nowdays..
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