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acrylic paint will not stick

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How do you prep pot metal parts in kits to accept paint?
Just brushed a lifeboat next day the paint just rubbed off,
Bummer.
 
I leave Brittania metal parts (a form of pewter) in white vinegar for 30 minutes or so, wash in tap water, dry, then only handle with tweezers or exam gloves. I paint with Vallejo Model Color and it sticks well. Haven’t used a primer so far.
 
As you have found acrylic paints do not adhere well. As above posts state clean and prime first. Then paint.
 
I "Blacken" the white metal parts, been doing this for years on tank individual link tracks. There are numerous model paint makers that provide this liquid, Ammo from MIG and VMS are 2 I have used. Also a product called "Blacken It" has good results. Then primer and paint. Just my $.02.
 
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