Deglossing Paint On Plastic

Of course you can spray primer over the paint. Gloss paint makes no difference. Get a scotch brite green pad  and lightly scuff the paint first. If you can find Tamiya primer that would be ideal as it does not build up and will not attack any kind of paint. I would NOT use testor's enamel primer. Let the black paint dry a minimum of 3 days before you paint over it. Follow direction for what ever primer you use.

Rob

Alan,

Maybe I didn't understand your objective, but if you are trying to apply a decal over a glossy finish, just do the decal and then hit the whole thing with Testors Dullcote.

Alternatively, paint with a flat color, use Testors Glosscote, add the decal, and then use Dullcote, as shown below.

George

An inexpensive Paint to testor's Dullcote is Krylon Clear Flat paint.

Hi Rattler21,

I couldn't find a direct email for you on the forum.  You can contact me at somc49@hotmail.com.  Thanks for the offer.

Alan

Actually, I think that I solved my problem.  I got a hold of Weaver and discussed my issue with the paint tech.  First, I do not have to degloss the paint before putting a primer or second coat on it.  After the discussion the choice was to put another black coat on it or prime it first.  In order to help whatever caused the blotches in the first place not to come through we decided it would be safest to prime.  I'll be using Tamiya paint to prime which is compatible with enamels and lacquers.

Thanks for your suggestions,

Alan