Tell me about Duplicolor sandable primer

[LDO]

How sandable is it?

How well does it bite into plastic?

How well does it feather when sanding?

Can I use Tamiya spray can lacquers over it?

My favorite primer; Dynatron by 3M, has changed its formula. It's time to move on.

Thanks, Lee

[BIGTRUCK]

Thats the only stuff I use...there are 2 formulas tho' ones sandable the other is a high fill thick primer...I shoot Dupli-color lacquer over it .The gray paint on the Supra in the ''on the bench'' section is actually polished and clear coated dupli-color primer...

[larrygre]

Dupli-Color DS39 Universal Gray Primer has been a staple of mine for years. Good stuff, not too thick so it does not obscure detail, and sands/feathers well. You can shoot Tamiya lacquers over it with no problem - I have.

[LDO]

The can I bought just says "Sandable Primer". Below that it says "Fills Light Finishing Scratches/ Sands Quickly Dries Under Ten Minutes/Quality Guarunteed"

I'm guessing I did not get DS39? I can't find DS39 in a Google search either.

[LVZ2881]

I use the filler primer, and love it....

usually use it as a filler for sanding scratches

[Lyle Willits]

Duplicolor sandable primer is the ONLY primer I use. I've used it for almost 30 years on models. You can apply any paint over it.

[bobss396]

I agree that this is my "default" primer as well. ANYTHING is compatible with it, it dries very smooth, is tolerant of a heavy hand. Places like Auto Zone have the big cans of it for under $5 so the economics are good too.

Bob

[larrygre]

I've bought DS39 at AutoZone, Strauss Auto, NAPA, Auto Parts Professionals, and Pep Boys. No problem getting a hold of the stuff.

[ismaelg]

I had problems with it crazing the new Revell plastic. I prefer Plastikote T-235 but it is harder to find than Duplicolor. Test it first, maybe the inside of the body. If it doesn't craze the plastic, it is good stuff. I used it in the past.

Thanks,

[Zoom Zoom]

I had problems with it crazing the new Revell plastic. I prefer Plastikote T-235 but it is harder to find than Duplicolor. Test it first, maybe the inside of the body. If it doesn't craze the plastic, it is good stuff. I used it in the past.

Thanks,

Duplicolor seems hotter than the Plastikote. I really like the Plastikote as it seems safe on plastics and dries really smooth (though not as smooth as Tamiya). I've found it at Michael's arts/crafts and you can find Plastikote using their website store locator.

[ismaelg]

Duplicolor seems hotter than the Plastikote. I really like the Plastikote as it seems safe on plastics and dries really smooth (though not as smooth as Tamiya). I've found it at Michael's arts/crafts and you can find Plastikote using their website store locator.

I agree. I get Plastikote at a local automotive paint retailer. Next time I'm there I want to buy a case, just in case

The online store locator was not of much help, at least here.

But Duplicolor dominates the retail mass market like Pep Boys, NAPA, Advanced Auto, Western Auto, Wal Mart etc. I used to find both back in the day but not now.

[LOBBS]

I've been using the Duplicolor FP101 filling sandable for years. I've never had any problems with it crazing the new Revell plastic if put on with a few mists coats first.

[LDO]

I've been using the Duplicolor FP101 filling sandable for years. I've never had any problems with it crazing the new Revell plastic if put on with a few mists coats first.

Good. I just shot this photo to ask if it's either one of these.

I can't find any reference at all to a DS39. I need primer. I've always had problems getting automotive putty to stick to bare plastic. I prime first, then put on putty.

BTW that's Tamiya spray can primer on the cargo box. I went with a sure thing on this new project.

[jbwelda]

ive found if i get too heavy handed with duplicolor or plasticote primer i end up crazing plastic.

since i discovered the two flavors of tamiya primer ive used practically nothing else. doesnt fill as well but isnt as thick so its easier to not obscure detail with tamiya.

however before i discovered the miracle from jahpon, i used duplicolor and plasticote as my default primers too.

[larrygre]

Lee, neither one of those cans is DS39. I have no experience with either can you show in the photo so I cannot recommend or reject either.

DS39 is in the smaller cans, same as their regular paint colors line.

I also agree with Bob Downie and Izzy about Plastikote T-235. It's a bit less "hot" than Duplicolor DS39 and may be better for the newer Revell plastics. If you can get T-235, by all means please do. Both T-235 and DS39 work well, as does Tamiya's excellent gray primer. Depends on the plastic. Always test the stuff out first on scrap, just in case.

[RyanSilva]

Ive tried the dark grey sandable primer from dupli.. im not a fan of it, the light grey is much better. But i use plastikote, and im never going back to anything else but tamiya

[cruz]

Personally I use Plasti-Kote T-235 myself but I always airbrush it for better and smoother results..............I also like the Floquil brand of primer, at least for keeping your details it's the best........... :roll:

[LVZ2881]

Good. I just shot this photo to ask if it's either one of these.

I can't find any reference at all to a DS39. I need primer. I've always had problems getting automotive putty to stick to bare plastic. I prime first, then put on putty.

BTW that's Tamiya spray can primer on the cargo box. I went with a sure thing on this new project.

I use the can on the left almost exclusively.....never had a problem with it.

I am currently building the newest issue Revell Monte Carlo SS( just released this year!?!?), and have primed it multiple times, with no issues

[LOBBS]

The can on the left should be FP101. It'll say so down by the bar code somewhere. I primed my Revell '06 Z06 (new plastic) with it but went very, very light with the coats. That should let the paint gas out before it has a chance to eat into the plastic. I saw no signs of crazing whatsoever.

[bobss396]

I don't know, maybe I'm the only one not having problems with the crazing Revell plastic.

I tend to go easy on the primer for at least the first coat. I use Duplicolor, Plastikote (found at Michaels Crafts in white and gray). Mainly Plastikote for the first coats while doing sanding, etc. I save the Duplicolor for the last coats prior to paint and it plays well with the Plastikote.