Do acrylics work with other paint types?

nanook177 · Post by **nanook177** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:11 pm

I was told at my LHS that I could use any primer (Enamel, Lacquer, Etc.) for acrylic and that acrylic paint would stick to any paint underneath. I found this information highly suspect and would like to hear from the people here, who have far more experience with these paints than I do, if this is accurate or if I need to find a new LHS? Thank you!

Scott Hasty · Post by **Scott Hasty** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:30 pm

Acrylic over enamel is A-okay. Enamel over acrylic, break out the Easy Off. I prime with Wal Mart equipment grey primer and airbrush Tamiya acrylics, Testors acrylics and even cheap craft paint acrylics over it.

TREKKRIFFIC · Post by **TREKKRIFFIC** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:41 pm

Acrylics are the least caustic of the big three paints (acrylic, enamel, and lacquer) so they can be applied over enamel or lacquer with no problem.