Vallejo Surface Primer 73602 Black (60ml)

Vallejo Surface Primer 73602 Black (60 ml) is a primer from the Vallejo Surface Primer line in black. The primer creates a thin, well-adhering layer that prepares the surface for subsequent painting while preserving fine model details.

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

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 coat. When using an airbrush, start with lower pressure and adjust distance, pressure, and thinning as needed based on paint flow. 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 is better for small repairs, edges, and smaller areas
• Finish: Fine matte to satin finish depending on shade, substrate, and layer thickness
• Thinning: Usually ready to use directly from the bottle; can be carefully adjusted with Vallejo Airbrush Thinner 71161 or Flow Improver 71262 depending on the nozzle
• 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, terrains, and wargaming miniatures. It helps unify different materials, improves control over coverage, and significantly facilitates the application of subsequent paint layers.