{"product_id":"vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-ivory-60ml","title":"Vallejo Mecha Color: Mecha Primer Ivory (60ml)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product__description a,\n.rte a,\n.product-single__description a,\n.product__description a:visited,\n.rte a:visited,\n.product-single__description a:visited {\n  color: #1f1f1f !important;\n  text-decoration: underline !important;\n  transition: color 0.3s ease !important;\n}\n\n.product__description a:hover,\n.rte a:hover,\n.product-single__description a:hover,\n.product__description a:focus,\n.rte a:focus,\n.product-single__description a:focus {\n  color: #ff6600 !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVallejo 73.643 Mecha Primer Ivory — Satin Airbrush Primer, 60ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSatin Primer for Gunpla, Miniatures, and Model Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight colors can be tricky on mecha kits, miniatures, and articulated models. Yellow, orange, cream, bone, pale armor, warm sci-fi panels, and light mechanical tones often look weak or uneven when painted over dark primer. \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo 73.643 Mecha Primer Ivory\u003c\/strong\u003e gives those colors a warmer, cleaner foundation while still offering the stronger surface grip expected from the Mecha Color primer range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle corresponds to Vallejo reference \u003cstrong\u003e73.643\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ivory Primer in the 60ml Mecha Color format. It is designed for hobby surfaces exposed to frequent handling, including Gunpla, Gundam-style kits, robots, action figures, miniatures, resin parts, and model kits that need a durable base before painting. The satin ivory finish gives painters an alternative to stark white primer, especially when the final scheme needs warmth, brightness, or softer tonal transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a regular hobby color, \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo Mecha Primer Ivory\u003c\/strong\u003e prepares the surface before the main paint layers. It helps acrylic colors grip better, keeps fine detail visible when applied in thin coats, and creates a smooth base for brush painting, airbrushing, weathering, or color modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Mecha Primer Ivory Works Well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm light base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better than pure white when painting yellows, oranges, bone tones, cream colors, light armor, warm greys, or pale mechanical panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for handled models:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smart choice for articulated kits, Gunpla frames, action figures, tabletop miniatures, and display models that may be touched during painting or posing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin acrylic primer finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves a smooth, non-glossy surface that supports later paint layers without making the model look overly shiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetail-friendly coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works best in thin coats so panel lines, rivets, sculpted texture, and mechanical details stay visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60ml flip-top bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical mid-size format for regular priming sessions without jumping to the larger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-ivory-200ml\"\u003e200ml bottle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVallejo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMecha Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMecha Primer Ivory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Product Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73.643\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73643\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60ml \/ 2.02 fl oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based acrylic primer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm ivory primer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGunpla, mecha kits, miniatures, action figures, resin parts, model kits, warm armor panels, skin tones, yellow schemes, and light fantasy colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3mm nozzles and larger recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply in several thin coats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Thinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-airbrush-flow-improver\"\u003eVallejo Airbrush Flow Improver\u003c\/a\u003e when needed for smoother control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleanup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVallejo Airbrush Cleaner or suitable acrylic paint cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond the Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVallejo Mecha Primer Ivory 73.643\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially useful when the final color scheme needs brightness without the cold look of white primer. It gives yellow, orange, tan, cream, beige, bone, and light fantasy colors a softer starting point, which can make the finished model look more natural and less harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor mecha builders, ivory primer can be very useful under warm armor panels, desert color schemes, weathered white parts, off-white Gundam armor, aircraft-inspired sci-fi designs, or light mechanical interiors. For miniature painters, it can also work well under skin tones, parchment, cloth, bone, horns, claws, sandy terrain details, or warm fantasy armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the SprayGunner Team\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIvory is one of the most underused primers in the Mecha range. Many painters reach for white by default, but ivory earns its place the moment you are painting anything warm. We have seen painters spend two or three extra layers trying to make yellows look right over stark white — ivory removes that problem at the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn Gunpla builds with warm off-white armor panels or inner frame colors, it also produces a more realistic aged look straight from the primer coat with no extra work. For split schemes with both warm and cool tones on the same model, prime in ivory and touch up cold-toned areas with a thin white pass on top. That is usually faster than priming the whole model twice, and the warm areas look better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor best adhesion, clean the model before priming. Mold release, sanding dust, skin oils, or polishing residue can weaken primer performance, even when using a good product. Let washed parts dry completely before applying \u003cstrong\u003eVallejo Mecha Primer Ivory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle very well before use. Apply the primer in two or three thin coats instead of one heavy layer. A heavy coat may cover faster, but thin layers give better control, reduce pooling around details, and help preserve panel lines and sculpted textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart around \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e and adjust depending on your airbrush, needle size, room temperature, and distance from the model. For ultra-thin layers, use a small amount of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-airbrush-flow-improver\"\u003eVallejo Airbrush Flow Improver\u003c\/a\u003e. Let the primer dry before painting over it, and allow longer curing time before masking, posing, or handling articulated parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in other sizes: \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-ivory-18ml\"\u003eMecha Primer Ivory 18ml\u003c\/a\u003e for trial use, small projects, or touch-ups, and \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-ivory-200ml\"\u003eMecha Primer Ivory 200ml\u003c\/a\u003e for high-volume airbrushing, batch priming, and full production work.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Vallejo Mecha Primers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in the Mecha Primer range: \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-grey-200ml\"\u003eMecha Primer Grey 74.641\u003c\/a\u003e, \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-black-200ml\"\u003eMecha Primer Black 74.642\u003c\/a\u003e, and \n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spraygunner.com\/products\/vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-sand-200ml\"\u003eMecha Primer Sand 74.644\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the safety information on the product label. Use in a well-ventilated area, avoid spraying near your face, and clean your airbrush after use to prevent dried primer buildup inside the nozzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Vallejo Mecha Primer Ivory 73.643\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use ivory primer instead of white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse ivory primer for warm colors. Ivory is a slightly yellow-tinted white, which helps yellows, oranges, bone, skin, cream, warm grey, and off-white armor look richer and more natural. Pure white primer is better for cool colors such as pale blue, silver, cold grey, and very bright white schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat surfaces does Mecha Primer Ivory bond to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bonds to styrene plastic, ABS, resin, PVC, and metal surfaces commonly used in Gunpla, action figures, model kits, and tabletop miniatures. Clean parts with isopropyl alcohol before priming to remove mold release agents, sanding dust, and fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat PSI and needle size should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 15–20 PSI with a 0.3mm or 0.4mm needle. Apply two or three thin passes instead of one heavy coat. For tight inner frame areas on small kits, reduce pressure slightly and work in light controlled coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich is better for bright colors — Ivory or White Mecha Primer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvory is better for warm bright colors such as yellow, orange, tan, skin, parchment, bone, off-white, cream, and warm grey. White is better for cool colors such as pure white, pale blue, silver, light green, and cold-toned schemes. For mixed schemes, prime in ivory and spot-correct cool-toned areas with a thin white pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 60ml size compare to the 200ml version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60ml bottle is a practical mid-size format for regular priming sessions, single kits, and small batches. The 200ml bottle is better for high-volume use, large kits, terrain pieces, and frequent airbrush priming. If you want to test the color first, the 18ml size is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SprayGunner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52664546525471,"sku":"73643","price":7.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7294\/6207\/files\/73643.webp?v=1783525014","url":"https:\/\/tiuscorp.com\/products\/vallejo-mecha-color-mecha-primer-ivory-60ml","provider":"TIUS Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}