Where can I find PlastiKote primer?

[Casey]

[Nick Winter]

Mostly T-18 for me, I like the way it goes on.

Nick

[lanesteele240]

alclad II primer ends your search. if you have an air brush that is. it replaced my tamiya and 17 cans of other rattle can primers. no decanting. no mess. precision spray from your gun. wont cover details while filling small scratches. a 4 oz bottle goes a long way i have done 5 models on 2/3 of a bottle.

[charlie8575]

I've generally found Plasti-Kote at CarQuest stores. VIP Discount Auto Parts also carries it locally to New England. Pep Boys used to carry it. Occasionally, I do see Plasti-Kote sandable lacquer primer at either Michael's or A.C. Moore (I can't remember which right now,) which is essentially their automotive primer, but a shade thinner and at about half the price.

Interesting tip about the Al-Clad primer. I might try a bottle of that.

Charlie Larkin

[Monty]

alclad II primer ends your search. if you have an air brush that is. it replaced my tamiya and 17 cans of other rattle can primers. no decanting. no mess. precision spray from your gun. wont cover details while filling small scratches. a 4 oz bottle goes a long way i have done 5 models on 2/3 of a bottle.

Gary, I see that this is a lacquer. Can you verify whether it will protect plastic from the crazing caused by automotive-type lacquer paints? I ask because Tamiya's primer is some kind of modified lacquer, but to the best of my knowledge, does not prevent lacquer crazing.

[lanesteele240]

i wont be able to test this because i don't use auto paints. the wife just wont put up with the smell

[charlie8575]

Gary, I see that this is a lacquer. Can you verify whether it will protect plastic from the crazing caused by automotive-type lacquer paints? I ask because Tamiya's primer is some kind of modified lacquer, but to the best of my knowledge, does not prevent lacquer crazing.

Monty, Plasti-Kote is plastic-safe. I've used it for years and haven't had any crazing issues except once and that was my fault (slightly heavy coat.)

i wont be able to test this because i don't use auto paints. the wife just wont put up with the smell

If you can paint outside, that helps solve that problem. Lacquers also work better in cooler temperatures. Just be sure to warm the can a little under running warm water before going outside so that it doesn't get too cold too quickly.

If painting outdoors isn't an option for you, point a large box-fan outside from your cellar, garage or what have you with the door open. It vents out fairly quickly.

You could also get a new wife.

Charlie

[lanesteele240]

Charlie i could never trade in my wife

1. the cost would be to high and i could not afford models any more

2. she never says anything when i buy kits even though i have more than could put together.

3. she is way hotter than me. i could not score one as sweet

i dont use auto paint because of the smell. i dont like it. i do use the alclad over dupa because of the easy of use. both are good. one is easier to use and find

Edited November 22, 2012 by lanesteele240

[trackbound]

Looking to buy Plastikote sandable primer. I always found it to work best a couple years back before I took a break. I have checked Walmart, Advanced Auto, and the local parts store. I know I use to get it at one of those places...but none seem to carry it now. Does anyone know of a major chain based store that carries it?

[Erik Smith]

HERE

Type in zip and go shopping

Edit: That used to work - currently I just keep getting an error when I input my zip...?

Edited March 15, 2013 by Erik Smith

[kalbert]

Yea I'm kinda wondering too. Been trying some other brands of primer but they're either too hot, too thick, way to thick, putty, or not sandable with any sandpaper I know of. PlasiKote Sandable Primer was the best stuff, but I don't seem to be able to find it locally anymore either!

[Mooneyzs]

I get my Plastikote Spot and Fill primer from from Carquest here in Arizona. They seem to be the only ones that carry it here. It's my choice of primer for my builds and have been using it for years.

[trackbound]

I was getting the error too.

[Ace-Garageguy]

I get my Plastikote Spot and Fill primer from from Carquest here in Arizona. They seem to be the only ones that carry it here. It's my choice of primer for my builds and have been using it for years.

Yup, Carquest in the Atlanta area has it too...saw it yesterday.

[Bobdude]

In Bristol,CT I found it in NAPA store on Rt.6

[trackbound]

Bob, thanks for the tip (and great to see another CT guy). I called the NAPA in Bristol and Watertown, neither carry it now. Oh well, might either have to try going to Duplicolor or order it on Amazon.

[crazyjim]

Advance Auto Parts has Duplicolor on sale through the end of the month. I was a Plastikote fan until the prices went through the ceiling and harder to get. The Duplicolor sprays much finer.

[MrObsessive]

CarQuest is the only place in my area that carries Plastikote,

And yes, the price has gone up. I haven't tried Duplicolor primer in many years, but since I live right next door to an Advanced Auto, I'll definitely be giving it a try again down the road. I airbrush everything, so I'm not to concerned how it comes out the can.

[trackbound]

Crazyjim...have you had any problems with the Duplicolor crazing?

[kalbert]

My CarQuest has it too.... Funny, I go in there all the time but for some reason walk right by the paint!

[crazyjim]

Crazyjim...have you had any problems with the Duplicolor crazing?

None at all with any of the Duplicolor primers, and I shoot HOK paint on top.

[Tom Geiger]

From what I have heard, Plastikote and Duplicolor are owned by the same manufacturer. I believe they have phased out the Plastikote line. Pep Boys used to stock it, but now has Duplicolor in it's place. I've always used Duplicolor gray primer on everything. Never had a problem with it with any paint whatsoever.