Vallejo Surface Primer 70628 Plate Mail Metal (17ml)

Vallejo Surface Primer 70628 Plate Mail Metal (18 ml) is a primer from the Vallejo Surface Primer line in the plate mail metal shade. The primer creates a thin, well-adhering layer that prepares the surface for subsequent painting while not obscuring fine model details.

The colored primer in the plate mail metal shade can be used not only as a primer but also as the first color layer. It saves time on camouflage, vehicles, figures, gaming miniatures, and larger areas where you want to quickly unify the base.

Shake the bottle thoroughly before use. The model should be clean, dry, and degreased. Apply the primer in several thin layers rather than one thick layer. When using an airbrush, start with lower pressure and adjust the distance, pressure, and any thinning as needed. Allow the surface to dry well between layers.

Technical information and recommendations

• Type: Water-based acrylic-polyurethane primer
• Volume: 18 ml
• Use: plastic models, resin, metal, PVC, wood, figures, dioramas, and wargaming miniatures
• Application: airbrush; brush mainly for small repairs, edges, and smaller areas
• Finish: fine matte to satin finish depending on shade, substrate, and layer thickness
• Thinning: usually usable directly from the bottle; depending on the nozzle, it can be carefully adjusted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner 71161 or Flow Improver 71262
• Airbrush cleaning: Vallejo Airbrush Cleaner 71199
• Subsequent paints: Model Color, Model Air, Game Color, and Game Air
• Finishing: Matt Varnish 70520, Satin Varnish 70522, or Gloss Varnish 70510
• Surface preparation: degrease, clean, and repair any seams with Vallejo Plastic Putty 70401
• Tools: modeling brushes

Surface Primer is a practical first step before painting plastic models, figures, terrain, and wargaming miniatures. It helps unify different materials, improves control over coverage, and significantly facilitates working with subsequent paint layers.