Relabeled Tamiya paint is NOT the same as before
Tamiya used to sell three different types of primer in the tall cans . One was white with a fine pigment and two were gray , one fine ,and the other regular . I was able to aquire three cans of the "newly relabeled" primer from my local hobby shop guy and he told me there would be a delay before he could get any more . Normally three cans would last for three to four models each , except I came across an old Revell 1/10 scale Mercedes 300 SL. With all the body work that thing required , I used almost two cans on it alone .
One thing I learned was the new primer does not dry dull flat like the old stuff but to more of a semigloss finish . I used to polish the old stuff before applying the finish coat . and the results were impressive . One thing I noticed on the new can is that it says for metal and plastic , the old stuff was for plastic only, and was MUCH BETTER, I am extremely dissappointed with the new product and resigned myself to finding a replacement . Back to the trusty white t-235 plasticote. Any one else notice this? The new stuff sprays funny too , it lays down like a gloss, then dries to a semi gloss finish....YUK...I WANT MY OLD TAMIYA PRIMER!!!!!!!!!!
(I'm talking about thier Lacquer spray cans)
Take care and see you around the club house Steve D.
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