"Primer Questions?" Topic

Hi, I've never used primer before.
I bought some black primer and applied it to 12 metal miniatures.
It said spray gun, I used a brush.
It settled into the folds but was very thin on the edgy bits. Like a wash does.
A) Is that normal?
B) does the paint grip it all even on the thin parts?
C) If not do I need to find one suited to brushing on?

Some experts will come along here, but I suspect you need a different primer to use with a brush, if it does not cover it all. I use spray-on primers which are made by Krylon, Army Painter, Games Workshop and others. If I spray carefully, they cover evenly and take the acrylic paint I use well. I have never not used primer, as I was taught from the beginning that it is best to use it. Good luck with your painting.

I use craft paint (white) to prime both plastic & metal figures.

Gesso is water based, thins easily, has great coverage, and can be tinted to help base coats of paint. It's designed to be brushed, and doesn't stink.

I've never used primer before.

Neither have I. I always use either white, grey or black enamel paint as a "primer".

I have never primed with a brush. I usually use Rustoleum flat white spray primer. It's cheap and works well for metal and plastic miniatures.

I spray on a light coat, let it dry, lay the miniatures down, spray on a second light coat, let it dry, turn the miniatures over, and give them one more light coat. That way I prime all surfaces, including the undersides of arms and backpacks, etc.

It's important to have a light touch with the primer; you don't want it to fill in any details.

I use white wood primer, let down with water, I can then scrub it on to give a thin complete coverage without much if any detail loss.

Thanks everyone for the help and hints.
So its not supposed to look like that.
The big test will be how well my acrylic mat black paint sticks to it.