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Crafty Minis will be closed for a few weeks as we welcome our new baby. Purchases will be temporarily disabled. We’ll be back very soon! 💛
Primers | Vallejo — acrylic and spray primers for a perfect base
The Vallejo Primers range preps plastic, resin, metal and wood with an even coat that improves adhesion without hiding detail. Available in a 60 ml bottle for airbrush/brush and in a 400 ml spray can for quickly priming large surfaces.Available formats and colours
- 60 ml bottle (water-based acrylic, non-flammable): White 73600, Grey 73601, Black 73602.
- 400 ml spray (solvent-based, fast-drying): White 28010, Grey 28011, Black 28012.
How to choose your primer colour
- White: maximises brightness and vivid colours.
- Grey: a versatile option for mid-tones and value control.
- Black: ideal for metallics, dark schemes and pre-shading.
Recommended application
- Prep the surface (light sanding and putty if needed) with sandpaper and putty. Degrease before priming.
- Airbrush/brush (60 ml bottle): dilute if needed with Auxiliary Products | Vallejo (Airbrush Thinner 71161 / 71261) and work at 15–20 PSI. Clean with Airbrush Cleaner 71199.
- Spray (400 ml can): shake well for 1 minute and apply thin coats from 20–30 cm. Use masking tape for clean edges and ventilate your work area.
- Let it dry and continue with your Model Color or Game Color. Finish with varnishes for the look you want.
Accessories that make life easier
- Airbrushing: airbrushes, compressors and a cleaning station for thin, even coats.
- Brushes, flat and soft (spot priming and touch-ups).
- Tape to mark off areas without bleed-through.
- Auxiliary products: thinners, mediums, cleaners, decal solutions.