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Originally Posted by Screw Loose  The paint I have been using is called Plastikote. I thought the primer and it was compatible. I have just e mailed the manufacturer to find the make up of it is. I think it might be a celulose based paint. Will see what they come back with. If its got to come off so be it. As I said it wouldnt be the worst thing.  |
Yes Plastikote is an enamel paint, they sell their own spray primer to go with it. Its not really suitable for models. It goes on far too thick for models and drips off curved and vertical surfaces unless you are very very gentle. As the name suggests it is intented to give a plasticoated appearance to whatever you spray it on. It is designed to 'gap fill' and cover any imperfections to give a smooth finish. This is why your scribed lines have been disappearing. The good news is that fibreglass is amenable to stripping, and should come out good as new. There is paint stipper called Dillunet or something designed for stipping GRP boats and yatches thats like a gell that you brush on. Costs more that DOT4 but you wont need as much and you wont have to worry about damaging the gell coat. It should come out good as new.