Primer spray, Army Painter Colour Primer - Gun Metal (2022) for miniatures and models

Army Painter Colour Primer in Gun Metal (2022) is an aerosol primer formulated to provide a uniform metallic base coat for miniatures and scale models. It prepares plastic, resin and metal surfaces by improving paint adhesion and enhancing surface detail, delivering a ready-to-paint finish that reduces the need for extensive base layering. The spray format enables quick, even coverage across multiple parts and complex shapes.

Advantages

This gun metal primer offers consistent metallic pigmentation in a single coat and promotes reliable adhesion for subsequent acrylic paints. Its aerosol delivery ensures an even, thin film that preserves fine sculpted details while delivering corrosion-resistant coverage on metal components. The formula is suitable for spot-priming or full-figure coverage and dries to a smooth finish that supports layering, washes and drybrushing techniques.

Suitable for

• Preparing miniatures and tabletop wargame figures before painting
• Base coating scale model parts made of plastic, resin or metal
• Achieving a metallic undercoat for metallic paints or weathering effects
• Quick priming of multiple small parts and assembly sub-components

Key specifications

• Colour: gun metal metallic finish
• Container type: aerosol spray for even application
• Surface compatibility: plastic, resin, metal
• Drying behaviour: fast-drying to touch with a smooth finish
• Finish: thin, detail-preserving metallic coat suitable for further painting

How to use

Before use, shake the can thoroughly to evenly mix pigments. Work in a well-ventilated area and protect surrounding surfaces. Hold the can 20–30 cm from the model and apply short, even bursts while moving the can to avoid pooling. Apply several thin coats rather than a single heavy coat to preserve details; allow each coat to become touch-dry before applying the next. After use, invert the can and spray briefly to clear the nozzle.

Usage recommendations

Use the primer as a metallic undercoat for silver or steel effects, or as a mid-tone base for highlights and weathering. For best results, clean models of dust and mold release agents before priming, and allow full cure time recommended by the manufacturer prior to extensive handling or varnishing.