Vallejo Surface Primer 73601 Grey (60ml)

Vallejo Surface Primer 73601 Grey (60 ml) is a primer from the Vallejo Surface Primer range in grey. The primer creates a thin, well-adhering layer that prepares the surface for subsequent painting and does not obscure fine model details.

Neutral primers are suitable as a universal base: white enhances light and saturated shades, grey is a safe compromise, and black aids in shading, metallics, and dark camouflage.

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

Technical information and recommendations

• Type: Water-based acrylic-polyurethane primer
• Volume: 60 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 coat 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.