Hello all. I need to paint over something made of resin, paint it in a new color. Not having much experience with resin pieces, I'd like some informed opinions on whether or not I should prime this or whether I can go ahead with a new paint color. Both old and new paint colors are of a relatively light shade, if that makes a difference. (And I plan on using simple hobby store/craft acrylics) Thanks for your help.
- Mike
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....paint it in a new color.
Even over raw resin, I just paint direct. Over existing acrylic paint, should not be a problem.
Too many people make too big a production over priming everything and scrubbing mold release and on & on.
As fas I a know is better to prime with clear coat (dull).
Painting a treated surface is much easier and the color will be even.
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AG.
I'd test a small, unimportant area first before painting over the existing paint. The reason I always prime is that I have had two bad experience with paint incompatibility that were real disasters: painted atop the existing paint (one was a resin model) and overnight the new paint ate or disturbed the old and it was a mess . . . Once you are sure your paint is compatible you do not need to prime . . .
Probably smart thing to do, Lee. Thanks everyone.
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