General Discussion (Model Railroader)

What is the concensus of opinion- Is it necessary to prime brass before applying the colour coats when painting brass locos? I use floquil paints and have an Aztec airbrush.

Which primer is recommended?

Many thanks

Philip

If using the Regular Floquil paint (Not Polly S) I would use either the Oxide or Gray Primer before painting with your color coats.

My new preference for painting brass is Scalecoat I, as it does not need a primer, it bakes on well and has a gloss finish which is great for decaling.

Rick 

Most brass that isn't "factory painted", at least nowadays, has had a coat of clear lacquer or brass-coloured paint (sometimes both) applied.  This prevents the brass from tarnishing and also hides the solder used to assemble the model.  I've painted brass using Floquil's grey primer and also right on the factory finish, with no additional primer, both for Floquil and Scalecoat paints.

Wayne 

Thank you all for your collective advice.

Cheers

Philip