IONIC-342 Smart Primer Grey (60 ml)

What the primer is for

A primer is laid down as the first coat on an assembled and cleaned model. It evens out a surface made up of differently colored parts, improves the adhesion of the coats that follow and reveals fine sanding marks, scratches and seams that have not been finished. That is exactly why it is worth looking the model over once the primer has dried and fixing any shortcomings while there is still no paint on it.

Why choose the gray shade

Of the three, black, white and gray, gray is the most neutral choice. It skews the shade that follows neither dark nor light, so the paint looks close to how it was mixed. At the same time it shows the shape of the surface best: on an evenly gray base every ripple, mark and imperfect joint is visible, which is easily lost in shadow over a black primer and in glare over a white one. It therefore tends to be the first choice unless you have a reason to reach for another shade.

How it is applied

Wash the surface first, degrease it and let it dry thoroughly. Lay the primer down in thin coats, two or three rather than one heavy one, so that fine detail and raised relief are not flooded. Let the coat dry properly before you paint over it. The method of application, any thinning and the suitability for a particular material are given by the manufacturer on the packaging.

• a primer, gray shade
• the IONIC Smart Primer range, part number IONIC-0342
• a 60 ml package
• a neutral base that does not skew the shade that follows
• it shows marks, joints and the shape of the surface best

Terms of supply

A standalone 60 ml package of primer is what is supplied. The model, paints and tools are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.