What is a primer coat? Is it a necessity?
A8: Another controversial question. A primer coat is a layer of paint intended to be applied first as a base coat before the real detail painting begins. Most often it is done with a light or neutral color paint. Gray is one of the more common colors, although you can buy special primer colors like white as well. One of the purposes of the primer coat is to help later layers of paint adhere to the figure and cover old paint or exisiting plastic. Some people swear by primer coats and would not proceed without them. Others might say it is a waste of time and that the right choice of paint and some patience (or multiple coats of paint) can achieve the same end. It isn’t going to hurt to do a primer coat and may actually save time in the long run. To achieve maximum benefit from the primer coat, be sure to let your primer coat dry completely before applying other paint.
