Which Halford's Primer?

[Stevekir]

In my new-found strategy of avoiding airbrushing when I can use a spray can (due to airbrush blocking problems that I have had), many people use Halfords' primers, but which one? They seem to have 5 suitable ones:


http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/primer

 

[Mark P]

This is the one you want Steve http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/car-spray-paints/halfords-plastic-primer-spray I use this or the grey

 

[dubster72]

If you have a Poundshop nearby Steve, save yourself a lot of money & get this






Same quantity (300ml) & a great finish. Even when I thought I'd been too heavy-handed, it dries tight & smooth.


It's touch dry in about 20 minutes & can be sanded within an hour

 

[spanner570]

Patrick's spot on......Pound shop primer every time - just as good as Halfords, and the shop name says it all!

 

[stona]

I use the Halfords Plastic Primer as in the first reply. It works for me! I've never tried the other one so can't comment on that.


Cheers


Steve

 

[PhilJ]

I use the Halfords Plastic Primer as in the first reply. It works for me! I've never tried the other one so can't comment on that.
Cheers


Steve

Do you decant this and spray through a ab Steve? If so what cleaner do you use?

 

[stona]

Do you decant this and spray through a ab Steve? If so what cleaner do you use?

No, I mist it on from the can as best I can. You do need to be careful not to overdo it. I have attempted to decant sprays for airbrushing with mixed success....well, disasters sometimes. I don't do it anymore.


Cheers


Steve

 

[PaulTRose]

i use the stuff that Boyes sell......big can for about 4 quid, lasts for ages, comes in white and grey.....lot cheaper than halfords

 

[yak face]

Personally steve i just use the standard grey primer from halfords in the big can for about £8 . Ive used the stuff from Boyes and its fine but i think the halfords gives a smoother finish . The only time i tried any sprays from poundland it it was a white gloss and it gave me a banging headache so i cant comment pn their primer , tony

 

[spanner570]

Personally steve i just use the standard grey primer from halfords in the big can for about £8 . Ive used the stuff from Boyes and its fine but i think the halfords gives a smoother finish . The only time i tried any sprays from poundland it it was a white gloss and it gave me a banging headache so i cant comment pn their primer , tony

Serves you right for spraying it up your nose!

 

[Richy C]

I`m the same as Tony , Halfords normal grey and white primer works for me , I use acrylics and solvent paints over it and never had a problem.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

If you have a Poundshop nearby Steve, save yourself a lot of money & get this
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Same quantity (300ml) & a great finish. Even when I thought I'd been too heavy-handed, it dries tight & smooth.


It's touch dry in about 20 minutes & can be sanded within an hour

Absolutely spot on....... That's what I use.

 

[Stevekir]

I use the Halfords Plastic Primer as in the first reply. It works for me! I've never tried the other one so can't comment on that.
Cheers


Steve

I'm considering the Poundland primer, but the primer you refer to (in the first reply) has multi-coloured tops and grey is not included. However:


http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/car-spray-paints/halfords-primer-grey-500ml


shows the same cans but the title refers to grey primer and lower down it says:


"Paint can shown is for illustrative purposes only. Colours may vary from shown." I will have to sort this out in a Halfords shop.


In the meantime, is the primer you prefer grey, or lurid colours?

 

[stona]

I use the plastic primer in grey, which is usually available, and sometimes white. The white I use on smaller scale models.


Cheers


Steve

 

[Bari]

This is the one I use, you can get it in white or grey. Its 500ml and costs £4.95 in Boyes or around £5.00 - £5.75 in independant motor spares shops. I have had no problems with it.

 

[yak face]

I'm considering the Poundland primer, but the primer you refer to (in the first reply) has multi-coloured tops and grey is not included. However:
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/car-spray-paints/halfords-primer-grey-500ml


shows the same cans but the title refers to grey primer and lower down it says:


"Paint can shown is for illustrative purposes only. Colours may vary from shown." I will have to sort this out in a Halfords shop.


In the meantime, is the primer you prefer grey, or lurid colours?

Yep thats the one I use steve , the bog standard grey primer in the big can , as for colours i mainly use grey , but white and black also come in handy depending on the top colour . cheers tony

 

[snapper41]

Ive used the Poundland stuff, but I prefer Halfords. The Poundland paint is a bit too dark IMHO, and it doesn't dry as smooth as Halfords. Also, get yourself one of these:


http://www.offerscheck.co.uk/baufix-professional-spray-pistol/lidl/2014/kw-33/124387


Screw it to the top of any rattle can, and it gives you flow control via trigger pressure. Still not as good as airbrushing, but far better than the torrent you usually get with a finger press! You can get them on eBay for about £5

 

[Robert1968]

If you have a Poundshop nearby Steve, save yourself a lot of money & get this
View attachment 144652


Same quantity (300ml) & a great finish. Even when I thought I'd been too heavy-handed, it dries tight & smooth.


It's touch dry in about 20 minutes & can be sanded within an hour

I took dubsters advice got myself 3 cans ( last of in store and I sprayed my Tamiya Centaur sprues with it and it looks even and dried well. Did the spraying outside as the fumes are a bit whiffy. Not one to be a penny pincher but the halfords is a bit rich for the same result


Robert

 

[Robert1968]

Ive used the Poundland stuff, but I prefer Halfords. The Poundland paint is a bit too dark IMHO, and it doesn't dry as smooth as Halfords. Also, get yourself one of these:
http://www.offerscheck.co.uk/baufix-professional-spray-pistol/lidl/2014/kw-33/124387


Screw it to the top of any rattle can, and it gives you flow control via trigger pressure. Still not as good as airbrushing, but far better than the torrent you usually get with a finger press! You can get them on eBay for about £5

This looks like a good investment Andy so next time I pass lidl I'll pop in see if I can pick one up ( primers a bugger when you overspray


Robert

 

[John Rixon]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003MI8996?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00


This is my weapon of choice, nearly half the price of the Halfords and it gives an amazingly smooth and hard surface, every time.