Hi folks,
I'd heard a few folks here recently mention using Gesso as a sandable primer of sorts, so I'm starting a thread on the topic to collect experiences about application, sanding, paint compatibility, and so on.
I bought the Liquitex Gesso Surface Prep (product 5304) from Micheal's (had a gift card to use up!) and got a small bottle for about $8 before coupon.
Resembles white-out for typewriters, IMHO. I was thinking of painting it onto the fins and nose cone of my SEMROC Ranger (see thread in LPR). Let it dry overnight, sand down. The balsa has been sealed with CA so at this point I just want to fill the grain. I'm looking for something a bit smoother than CWF, without the fumes of spot putty. Normally I would CWF or putty, then hit with gray auto filler primer. Looking to eliminate the spray filler primer step if possible.
I'm interested to hear experiences before I go ahead and use it on my Ranger. It will be painted with acrylic airbrush paints, so I'm not too worried about compatibility as Gesso is designed for this. Mostly my questions are in terms of grain filling and sandability.
Thanks!
Marc
I'd heard a few folks here recently mention using Gesso as a sandable primer of sorts, so I'm starting a thread on the topic to collect experiences about application, sanding, paint compatibility, and so on.
I bought the Liquitex Gesso Surface Prep (product 5304) from Micheal's (had a gift card to use up!) and got a small bottle for about $8 before coupon.
Resembles white-out for typewriters, IMHO. I was thinking of painting it onto the fins and nose cone of my SEMROC Ranger (see thread in LPR). Let it dry overnight, sand down. The balsa has been sealed with CA so at this point I just want to fill the grain. I'm looking for something a bit smoother than CWF, without the fumes of spot putty. Normally I would CWF or putty, then hit with gray auto filler primer. Looking to eliminate the spray filler primer step if possible.
I'm interested to hear experiences before I go ahead and use it on my Ranger. It will be painted with acrylic airbrush paints, so I'm not too worried about compatibility as Gesso is designed for this. Mostly my questions are in terms of grain filling and sandability.
Thanks!
Marc