A question abooot Mr. Surfacer

[panzerjager2]

So, I could use a lil input/advice/guidance about this new fangled stuff called Mr. Surfacer. Now please note that my paranoia factor is going through the roof.... I never used the stuff ever before and I worry about messing up my build.  BUT I would like to try it out on the Panzer III. So my question is....... Which variant do I use, can I thin it, do I need to thin it, how can I fix an issue if one arises?
Thanks for any input 
PJ2

[wing_nut]

They will take my Mr. Surfacer away from me when they pry it form my cold dead hands.

I never used to prime a model until I started using this stuff. I have a stock of it so not 100% sure what’s still available but the gray came in 500. 1000 and 1200. The numbers represented how fine the pigment is. There is/was a white I think that was 1000.

There is a Mr. Surfacer Black Primer 1500. This stuff is just great. Treat it like any other lacquer. Thin it with Mr. Leveling Thinner. This stuff sprays baby butt smooth. It’s not jet black and I used to be as a color coat at times.

The 500 gray stuff is sprayed on when you need more of a filler for fine scratches etc. A little sanding with some 4000 micro mesh and the surface will be smooth. I have a jar of 500 that I let settle out and poured off the clear carrier. The result “goo” is great brushed into seams etc. as a filler. Great for adding the sand cast look to armor.

Because it’s a lacquer is has great bite and really holds onto the plastic.

The white or gray 1000/1200 is great as a base for Alclad. Applied and buffed out… I’ve buffed it with a coffee filter and that works great… it is a super smooth surface for the Alclad. It is not for use with any of the “shiny” ones though… chrome, polished aluminum etc. Those need the gloss black undercoat. You will read tons of conflicting stuff about the regular Alclads need the gloss black. YOU DO NOT!

[joelsmith]

I use Mr Surfacer 500 to recreate "cast" surfaces on armor. Also have used it for fine seams. HTH, Joel.

[panzerjager2]

Wing_nut, Joel, thank you 
PJ2

[Tobi]

I'm no Mr.Surfacer user, but my basic advice regarding trying anything new is: don't experiment on your master model with hours and hours of work in it, or at least not in a visible place! Take a cardboard, a plastic card, an interior face or minimum the bottom surface of your model...

[dierk]

It's great stuff for creating cast surfaces: brush it on, then stipple it with a stiff short-bristled brush - some cheap hog bristle brush will do. If the effect is too rough for your liking just sand it down till you're happy.
Laquer thinner or nail varnish remover to clean the brush.

[panzerjager2]

Tobi, Dierk MANY THANKS..... 
PJ2