What is a good primer to use before you spray on your color dope?

Thanks

Mike

This is what i use. I use it under Sig and Brodak. I have never had any problem and it is very good at filling in all the little imperfections. It sands very easy too, just give it a few days to get good and hard. I have sanded it the next day but I recommend waiting a couple.

Derek

FYI, my process is: Nitrate, (usually right out of the can without adding thinner, this will seal the wood faster and prevent excess weight) I sand it flat between coats. I apply the silkspan with Nitrate, then I move on to Sig Light Coat. After the Silkspan is on I never use a brush again, everything is sprayed out of a gun. once it is all sealed with light coat I do a filler coat (zinc powder mixed with clear). this is sanded smooth and by this time most of the orange peal should be gone. I seal that with one more light coat of Sig clear (light coat) then I spray the primer. sand the primer and you are ready for your base.

Derek

What is a good primer to use before you spray on your color dope?

Thanks

Mike

clear with corn starch and a few drops of black color to give the whole mixture gray tint.

Sounds good Steve....might give that a try....

Mike

Not my invention. George Aldridge of Nobler fame has used corn starch for years.

I use a recipe for filler/primer that I've posted before. Used to us lacquer primer/filler for cars, but the stuff has become scarce so I make my own.

Not only scarce, but expensive.  Had to go get another can as that is what I put on the P-47.   $84.00 for a quart.  

Plenty on the shelf at my local body shop supply, about $25 a quart.  
Brand is "Finish Pro".   It comes in white, grey, or red oxide.
Can also be ordered online..