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product_id: 3626897
title: "Surface Primer Color | Black Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models"
brand: "vallejo"
price: "£10.09"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vallejo"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3626897-surface-primer-color-black-acrylic-primer-60-ml-2-02
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Fast 4-hour dry time Matte finish with satin subtlety 60 ml precision dosing Surface Primer Color | Black Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models

**Brand:** vallejo
**Price:** £10.09
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Prime like a pro — matte mastery in every spray!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Surface Primer Color | Black Acrylic Primer 60 ml (2.02 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models by vallejo
- **How much does it cost?** £10.09 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- vallejo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vallejo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Pros:** Top-rated by thousands of modelers for superior quality on miniatures, 3D prints, and scale models alike.
- • **Rapid Rock-Hard Cure:** Dries to touch quickly and fully cures in 4 hours, creating a resilient matte base that withstands handling and painting.
- • **Flawless Surface Prep:** Ensures perfect adhesion for every layer, making your models pop with professional-grade durability.
- • **Versatile Application:** Compatible with direct use or dilution via Vallejo Airbrush Thinner or Flow Improver for tailored finishes.
- • **Airbrush-Optimized Flow:** Formulated for smooth, thin coats at 15-20 PSI, delivering consistent coverage without clogging or loss of detail.

## Overview

Vallejo Surface Primer Color in black is a 60 ml acrylic primer designed for airbrushing with a fast 4-hour dry time and a durable matte finish. It offers excellent adhesion on figurines and scale models, forming a hard, smooth base that enhances paint application and detail retention. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists seeking a reliable, easy-to-use primer that supports both direct application and dilution for customized results.

## Description

Product description Sizes of the range 200 ml. / 6.76 oz.fl. 60 ml. /2.02 oz.fl. 18 ml. / 0.6 oz.fl. Auxiliary products Vallejo airbrush cleanner Removes paint residues and preserves the airbrush mechanisms without damaging them. For complete cleaning, we recommend soaking the valve and nozzle for a few hours Vallejo airbrush flow improver Improves the fluidity and delays the drying of the paint. It is recommended to add three drops of improver every ten drops of paint

Review: It’s the "gold standard" because the acrylic-polyurethane formula acts more like a high-tech "skin" - Nice find! This Vallejo Surface Primer is a heavy-hitter in the model and figurine world. It’s the "gold standard" because the acrylic-polyurethane formula acts more like a high-tech "skin" than a heavy paint, specifically designed to shrink-wrap around 16K resin prints without burying microscopic details. This has been perfect for prepping my vases and figurines, provided you are using the correct delivery system. ​In my experience, the biggest mistake people make is trying to push this through a fine-detail needle. Because of the thicker polyurethane texture, I've learned you have to use a 0.5mm nozzle to get the flow right. I’ve been pairing it with a high-precision, large-bore nozzle—like the Blackhawk style—which specializes in moving these heavier "industrial" primers. Using this setup in my Vevor airbrush is the key to unlocking what this product can actually do. It allows the formula to atomize properly, laying down flat and smooth without the stuttering or "pebbly" dry-tip that ruins lesser primers. ​The high surface tension resists dripping and pulls the coat tight as it cures, drying down to a beautiful satin-matte finish that actually makes the fine details pop more than they did on raw resin. You only need two or three light, misty passes to get full opaque coverage. Because it goes on microns-thin, you don't have to worry about it "mudding up" deep carvings. Most importantly, it creates a slightly rubbery "tooth" on the surface that ensures your final art colors actually bond to the resin, giving you a professional, durable base that feels as high-end as the piece you're creating.
Review: Great Primer with Excellent Quality - This stuff really is great. It sprays smoothly and gives solid coverage with excellent adhesion to 3D prints and miniatures. The quality is obvious from the first use. The finish is listed as matte but I would describe it as a very subtle satin instead. It dries to the touch quickly but giving it about 24 hours to fully cure makes a big difference. Once cured it becomes rock hard and extremely durable. I ended up returning it only because I wanted a completely matte finish but it might work out perfectly for you. Ps. In the picture of the left is with the primer and the right is without. I 3D printed this part with PETG filament.

## Features

- The primer is the first layer of colour that is applied on the model in order to prepare the surface for the subsequent painting processes. In order to guarantee an excellent adherence it is necessary to apply it on a previously ‘degreased’ surface, therefore it is advisable to wash the model or the figure before priming it in order to remove the remains of release agents.
- Vallejo Primers is a range of acrylic primers specially formulated for airbrushing. Recommended compressor settings for our colours are around 15 - 20 PSI or 0.5 to 1 kg.
- The primers are applied in successive coats and dry quickly, forming a homogeneous film of extraordinary hardness and resistance within a few hours after application. They can be used directly or diluted with our Airbrush Thinner (B002X6DTHK) or Flow Improver (B00QD780G0).
- The matt black primer is available in 18 ml (0.6 fl. oz.) bottles with dropper, and 60 ml (2.02 fl. oz.) and 200 ml (6.76 fl. oz.) bottles with hinged cap and dropper.
- Note: The brand Vallejo is currently in the process of rebranding, therefore, for a period of time, it is possible that you may receive the product with either the new packaging or the old packaging.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004BN5RUU |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Brand | Vallejo |
| Brand Name | Vallejo |
| Color | Black |
| Color Code | #000000 |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Coverage | Full |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 7,861 Reviews |
| Dry Time In Hours | 4 |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Full Cure Time | 4 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08429551736022 |
| Included Components | Dosing bottle |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Part Number | 73602 |
| Item Volume | 2.02 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 75 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Vallejo |
| Model Name | Apprêt pour maquette |
| Model Number | VJ73602 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | 73602 |
| Size | 2.02 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Easy to clean, airbrush applicable |
| Special Features | Easy to clean, airbrush applicable |
| UPC | 885376916526 |
| Unit Count | 2.02 Fluid Ounces |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vallejo
- **Color:** Black
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Indoor
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Volume:** 2.02 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 2.02 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Easy to clean, airbrush applicable
- **Unit Count:** 60 Mililitro

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How long does this primer take to dry? Thanks.**
A: This primer dries in about the same time as an average layer of acrylic paint. After brushing it on a miniature, most areas are dry to the touch within 5-10 minutes. I usually prime models one day, and start painting them the next day after allowing roughly 24 hours for the primer to fully cure.

**Q: Does this need to be watered down to be used with an airbrush? It doesn't say it's air primer.**
A: It really depends on your airbrush, my Badger hates this primer without around a 50/50 mix with distilled water (random splatters and tip gets clogged within a minute when used straight).

**Q: How much do you need to thin the primer if you are just brushing it on (not using an aor brush).**
A: This primer will flake off (tiny flakes) when brushed on metal reaper figures or plastic models. It looks great because details show through, but will require touch up before painting. Let it dry at least a few days.

**Q: Can i add this to a whit primer to get a grey primer?**
A: I added it to Vallejo White to get a good grey and it worked fine.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s the "gold standard" because the acrylic-polyurethane formula acts more like a high-tech "skin"
*by C***T on April 8, 2026*

Nice find! This Vallejo Surface Primer is a heavy-hitter in the model and figurine world. It’s the "gold standard" because the acrylic-polyurethane formula acts more like a high-tech "skin" than a heavy paint, specifically designed to shrink-wrap around 16K resin prints without burying microscopic details. This has been perfect for prepping my vases and figurines, provided you are using the correct delivery system. ​In my experience, the biggest mistake people make is trying to push this through a fine-detail needle. Because of the thicker polyurethane texture, I've learned you have to use a 0.5mm nozzle to get the flow right. I’ve been pairing it with a high-precision, large-bore nozzle—like the Blackhawk style—which specializes in moving these heavier "industrial" primers. Using this setup in my Vevor airbrush is the key to unlocking what this product can actually do. It allows the formula to atomize properly, laying down flat and smooth without the stuttering or "pebbly" dry-tip that ruins lesser primers. ​The high surface tension resists dripping and pulls the coat tight as it cures, drying down to a beautiful satin-matte finish that actually makes the fine details pop more than they did on raw resin. You only need two or three light, misty passes to get full opaque coverage. Because it goes on microns-thin, you don't have to worry about it "mudding up" deep carvings. Most importantly, it creates a slightly rubbery "tooth" on the surface that ensures your final art colors actually bond to the resin, giving you a professional, durable base that feels as high-end as the piece you're creating.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Primer with Excellent Quality
*by C***E on October 22, 2025*

This stuff really is great. It sprays smoothly and gives solid coverage with excellent adhesion to 3D prints and miniatures. The quality is obvious from the first use. The finish is listed as matte but I would describe it as a very subtle satin instead. It dries to the touch quickly but giving it about 24 hours to fully cure makes a big difference. Once cured it becomes rock hard and extremely durable. I ended up returning it only because I wanted a completely matte finish but it might work out perfectly for you. Ps. In the picture of the left is with the primer and the right is without. I 3D printed this part with PETG filament.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best primer ever
*by J***S on December 31, 2025*

Vallejo Black Mecha Primer is hands down the best black primer I have used. It is nice and thin, goes on smoothly they an airbrush and can be mixed with thinner for a great consistent application. It’s thin enough to where you can even brush it in and not lose definition in a model. It is a great Vallejo black and will give you great shadows w out having to use a black paint if needed. Best primer ever

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*Last updated: 2026-06-08*