Hello everyone. I struggled a little on where to post this but because this a car kit I landed here. I just opened the box on a 69 Dodge charger and the WHOLE thing is molded in a light orange. Everything except the chrome and clear plastic.
Body, Engine, Suspension, etc…
My question is do i need to primer the whole thing? or can i just paint it like normal?
I’m 52 years old and just getting back into the hobby after 35-40 years. Back then I NEVER saw a kit in any other color than white.
I prime the body so the paint has something to grab on to and if the body is going to be painted in a lighter color
Thank you for the fast reply! Do all the other little parts need to be primered also? Seems it would make them hard to fit/glue …like i said i never ran across this back in the day.
Best to prime everything. Assemble things like basic engine assembly, seat halves, etc before priming.
Thanks for the help! I’ll give it a go 
Hey ! Watch that Auld Phart ting !
I is one of dem too ! I have seen many in some pretty weird colors or ideas in finishes from years back Like REVELL’s metalflake semi-clear bodies . .Prime the whole thing ! .Use a 50-50 primer mix in your a/b and then enjoy . By the way , at 74 I guess I am an Auld Phart ya see ? T.B.
Always prime.
I always prime larger parts. I find for really small parts that I paint with a brush, I can get by without priming. But lately I have been priming the whole sprues with parts still attached, and touch up sprue attachment areas by brush after cutting them loose. The larger parts I prime by spray primer after removal.
If the top coat is going to be a light color then use a white primer. If the final color is dark then go with grey or black primer. It makes it easier to get a thinner and even color coat. Also remember that when spraying red or yellow, it’s best to undercoat with white. You will get a richer color and use less paint.