Primer paint for miniatures Army Painter Colour Primer — Ash Grey (spray primer)

Army Painter Colour Primer — Ash Grey is a spray primer formulated to prepare miniatures and models for painting. This ash grey basecoat creates a uniform surface that enhances paint adhesion and preserves fine surface details on plastic, metal and resin components. The spray format allows for quick and even coverage, reducing preparation time and helping achieve consistent undercoats for hobby and tabletop miniature projects.

Advantages

This ash grey primer provides an even, thin film that improves the bond between subsequent paint layers and the miniature surface. Its neutral mid-grey tone balances contrast for both lighter and darker topcoats, making shading and highlighting more predictable. The aerosol delivery enables fast, uniform application over complex shapes and recessed details, while helping to reduce brush marks. It is suitable for multiple modelling materials and supports streamlined workflow for batch priming.

Suitable for

• Priming plastic miniature components before basecoat and detail painting
• Preparing metal and resin model parts for paint adhesion
• Fast, even coverage for tabletop gaming figures and scenery
• Batch priming multiple models to maintain consistent undercoats

Key specifications

• Finish: matte ash grey basecoat suitable for subsequent paint layers
• Application: aerosol spray for even, thin coverage over complex shapes
• Compatible materials: plastic, metal and resin model parts
• Coverage characteristics: designed to provide uniform undercoat and preserve surface detail

How to use

Shake the can thoroughly before use to ensure pigment and propellant are mixed. Hold the aerosol approximately 20–30 cm from the miniature and apply in short, controlled bursts while moving the can to maintain even coverage and avoid pooling. Apply several light coats rather than a single heavy layer, allowing brief flash-off time between passes. Ensure the workspace is well ventilated and allow the primer to fully dry before applying base paints or washes.

Usage recommendations

Use in a well-ventilated area and protect surrounding surfaces from overspray. For the best results, clean and degrease parts beforehand, and mask areas you do not want primed. Test on a spare piece to confirm coverage and drying times under your conditions.