I just used Tamiya XP black mixe with 50% X-20 thinner , it didn’t adhere to well. any better recommendations?
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Possibly diluted white glue/PVA as a primer/sealer. I would guess that both the LP and the thinner both attack the foam just enough to not adhere.
-zon
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Did you mean Tamiya XF-1 Black or Tamiya LP-1 Black? XF-1 and X-20 thinner should have covered well and adhered to foam just fine. LP-1 and X-20 thinner are not compatible and wouldn’t adhere to anything.
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if it’s blue insulation foam, i ended up using white emulsion paint that you use on the inside wall of your home. two coats of that and you can then use tamiya XF paints easily enough.
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Are we talking about priming the foam after carving? Personally I steer clear of anything other than pur acrylics (i.e. Vallejo) just to be on the safe side - but I agree with the suggestion by Zonarch to cover it all with diluted PVA before painting. That also helps to remove any ‘fuzz’. Once you have a good coverage of thr first layer of paint then I think you’re safe to go with any acrylics. Just don’t risk anything else!
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Depending on what type of surface you are ultimately going for, you can use tissue paper or paper towel (try different kinds!) soaked in diluted PVA. Apply as needed. Adds a little extra tooth right from the start.
EDIT - correcting poor writing.