hammer49 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I'm just planning some new painting projects starting in December and was wondering if anyone has used Vallejo or a UK car primer by Halfords with Contrast paints with success? If I can use these over GW ones id be happier as less £££ on sprays and more for minis or other things lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redking Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I’ve used Vallejo white surface primer through the airbrush with Apothecary White on some Stormtroopers. There is not any kind of chemical reaction with contrast and primer. You just want a light primer. The color primer would depend of what contrast you are using. You also want to make sure there is a matching paint for touch ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer49 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Okay thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Exactly as @Redking says. I would just add that the base coat makes a big Difference in how the contrast turns out. So if you are planning to follow tutorials than it might be best to do invest those extra bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal4m4nd3r Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Apothecary white does not work over any primer I have tried except for the wraithbone. Not grey seer, corax white, army painter primers, or just store flat white primer (krylon). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redking Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Vallejo Surface Primer with airbrush, Apothecary White, drybrush White Scar. Vader was pleased with my progress. Sorry for the off subject photo😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedatkinszed Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) I used Vallejo surface primers too in a zenithal method. Worked okay for me - but it was for a dark colour scheme. I also used them over the Rustoleum gray on some terrain. It's okay - not exactly what you'd get over grey seer but not bad. BUt honestly I did go back and re-basecoat the skulls with wraithbone. Also, just to stay wraithbone spray is a really good basecoat for skintones when not using contrast so it is worth it. Edited November 17, 2019 by zedatkinszed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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