{"title":"Alclad II Primers \u0026 Base Coats","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlclad II Primers for Metallic Lacquer Paint Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlclad II Primers\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential for building a smooth, durable foundation for \u003cstrong\u003elacquer-based metallic paints\u003c\/strong\u003e. Proper surface prep improves adhesion, enhances final appearance, and helps metallic and specialty finishes perform at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese primers are especially important when applying chrome, polished aluminum, and other reflective finishes where surface flaws will show through the top coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Proper Priming Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves paint adhesion and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a smoother base for metallic finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce visible imperfections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for High Shine and polished metal effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Alclad II Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the surface with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003eAlclad II Primers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply metallic colors from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-high-shine\"\u003eHigh Shine\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-regular-finishes\"\u003eRegular Finishes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd effects with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-transparent\"\u003eTransparent Paints\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-candy\"\u003eCandy Colors\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the finish with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-aqua-klears\"\u003eAlclad II Clear Coats\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii\"\u003eAlclad II paint system\u003c\/a\u003e at MegaHobby for primers, metallics, specialty colors, and finishing products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSelecting a base for your project\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor natural-metal and other metallic finishes, the smoothness of the underlying surface affects the final result. Microfiller primers can help reveal or address preparation work, while gloss bases are particularly relevant to certain reflective finishes. A gloss base is not interchangeable with every primer: follow the specific metallic color’s instructions, allow layers to cure as directed, and test unfamiliar material combinations first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMegaHobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e for paints and finishing supplies from other manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alc302","title":"Alclad II Grey \u0026 Microfiller – 4 oz (ALC302)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey \u0026amp; Microfiller (ALC302)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alclad II primer \u0026amp; base coat product. A preparatory coating for the Alclad finishing system, used to develop a consistent foundation before compatible metallic or specialty finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested modeling uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface preparation before metallic paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Shine and polished metal finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing visible flaws before top coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft, automotive, and model train paint projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing and applying this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the base shade and preparation product recommended for your intended topcoat. Surface cleanliness and smoothness affect the finished appearance; follow individual product guidance on preparation and cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Alclad II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: Grey \u0026amp; Microfiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ALC302\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed container \/ package size: 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct family: Primers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore the Alclad II system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii\"\u003eAlclad II paints and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003ePrimers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003eprimers and base coats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-aqua-klears\"\u003efinishing clear coats\u003c\/a\u003e at MegaHobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alclad II","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67874632237130,"sku":"ALC302","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/ALC302__49820_05545431-2104-4a1e-8784-7e1443061b58.png?v=1793484154"},{"product_id":"alc303","title":"Alclad II Clear Base – 4 oz (ALC303)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Base (ALC303)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alclad II primer \u0026amp; base coat product. 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Surface cleanliness and smoothness affect the finished appearance; follow individual product guidance on preparation and cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Alclad II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: Clear Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ALC303\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed container \/ package size: 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct family: Primers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore the Alclad II system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii\"\u003eAlclad II paints and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003ePrimers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003eprimers and base coats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-aqua-klears\"\u003efinishing clear coats\u003c\/a\u003e at MegaHobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alclad II","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67874632269898,"sku":"ALC303","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/ALC303__95006_c6dd7b1c-7131-44a7-b362-95a77743d36d.png?v=1793484156"},{"product_id":"alc305","title":"Alclad II Gloss Black Base – 4 oz (ALC305)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloss Black Base (ALC305)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alclad II primer \u0026amp; base coat product. A preparatory coating for the Alclad finishing system, used to develop a consistent foundation before compatible metallic or specialty finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested modeling uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface preparation before metallic paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Shine and polished metal finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing visible flaws before top coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft, automotive, and model train paint projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing and applying this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the base shade and preparation product recommended for your intended topcoat. Surface cleanliness and smoothness affect the finished appearance; follow individual product guidance on preparation and cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Alclad II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: Gloss Black Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ALC305\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed container \/ package size: 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct family: Primers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore the Alclad II system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii\"\u003eAlclad II paints and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003ePrimers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003eprimers and base coats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-aqua-klears\"\u003efinishing clear coats\u003c\/a\u003e at MegaHobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alclad II","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67874632302666,"sku":"ALC305","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/ALC305__52290_3202bc3d-dd68-49e0-a3e8-6afcd2b5f74b.png?v=1793484160"},{"product_id":"alc306","title":"Alclad II White \u0026 Microfiller – 4 oz (ALC306)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite \u0026amp; Microfiller (ALC306)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alclad II primer \u0026amp; base coat product. 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Surface cleanliness and smoothness affect the finished appearance; follow individual product guidance on preparation and cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Alclad II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: White \u0026amp; Microfiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ALC306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed container \/ package size: 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct family: Primers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore the Alclad II system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii\"\u003eAlclad II paints and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003ePrimers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003eprimers and base coats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-aqua-klears\"\u003efinishing clear coats\u003c\/a\u003e at MegaHobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alclad II","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67874632335434,"sku":"ALC306","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/ALC306__86405_c6a263f0-1c82-4145-8c5a-6c2c964b4684.png?v=1793484155"},{"product_id":"alc309","title":"Alclad II Black \u0026 Microfiller – 4 oz (ALC309)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u0026amp; Microfiller (ALC309)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alclad II primer \u0026amp; base coat product. A preparatory coating for the Alclad finishing system, used to develop a consistent foundation before compatible metallic or specialty finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested modeling uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface preparation before metallic paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Shine and polished metal finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing visible flaws before top coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft, automotive, and model train paint projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing and applying this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the base shade and preparation product recommended for your intended topcoat. Surface cleanliness and smoothness affect the finished appearance; follow individual product guidance on preparation and cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Alclad II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: Black \u0026amp; Microfiller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ALC309\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed container \/ package size: 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct family: Primers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore the Alclad II system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii\"\u003eAlclad II paints and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003ePrimers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003eprimers and base coats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-aqua-klears\"\u003efinishing clear coats\u003c\/a\u003e at MegaHobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alclad II","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67874632597578,"sku":"ALC309","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/ALC309__35341_d04b9189-3cbf-49c4-9514-d6c34e8a06c2.png?v=1793484163"},{"product_id":"alc304","title":"Alclad II Gloss Black Base – 2 oz (ALC304)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloss Black Base (ALC304)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alclad II primer \u0026amp; base coat product. 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Surface cleanliness and smoothness affect the finished appearance; follow individual product guidance on preparation and cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Alclad II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem: Gloss Black Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: ALC304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed container \/ package size: 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct family: Primers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore the Alclad II system\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii\"\u003eAlclad II paints and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003ePrimers \u0026amp; Base Coats\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-primers\"\u003eprimers and base coats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alclad-ii-aqua-klears\"\u003efinishing clear coats\u003c\/a\u003e at MegaHobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alclad II","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67874634039370,"sku":"ALC304","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/alc304_432947da-4843-47a8-8650-e8aafb111924.jpg?v=1793484178"},{"product_id":"alc315","title":"Alclad II Gloss Pale Gray Base – 4 oz (ALC315)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloss Pale Gray Base (ALC315)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Alclad II primer \u0026amp; base coat product. A preparatory coating for the Alclad finishing system, used to develop a consistent foundation before compatible metallic or specialty finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested modeling uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface preparation before metallic paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Shine and polished metal finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing visible flaws before top coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft, automotive, and model train paint projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing and applying this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the base shade and preparation product recommended for your intended topcoat. 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