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product_id: 14000827
title: "Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | Desert Tan Acrylic Primer 18 ml (0.6 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models"
brand: "vallejo"
price: "€ 13.89"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vallejo"
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14000827-vallejo-surface-primer-color-desert-tan-acrylic-primer-18-ml
store_origin: HR
region: Croatia
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# Matte satin finish for flawless base Fast drying in 8 hours Optimized for airbrushing at 15-20 PSI Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | Desert Tan Acrylic Primer 18 ml (0.6 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models

**Brand:** vallejo
**Price:** € 13.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Nail the perfect base coat every time with Vallejo Desert Tan Primer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vallejo - Surface Primer Color | Desert Tan Acrylic Primer 18 ml (0.6 fl.oz.) | Matte Finish and Fast Drying | Perfect for Airbrushing and Great Adhesion to Figurines and Scale Models by vallejo
- **How much does it cost?** € 13.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14000827-vallejo-surface-primer-color-desert-tan-acrylic-primer-18-ml)

## Best For

- vallejo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vallejo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rapid Drying Power:** Dries to a tough, resistant film within 8 hours—get your projects moving faster.
- • **Airbrush-Ready Formula:** Specifically designed for airbrush use with ideal compressor settings (15-20 PSI) for effortless application.
- • **Ultra-Smooth Matte Base:** Creates a flawless, satin finish that enhances every detail of your model.
- • **Versatile Surface Adhesion:** Bonds perfectly to plastic, metal, stone, and wood—your go-to primer for all scale models and figurines.
- • **Compact & Precise Packaging:** 18 ml dropper bottle ensures controlled application with minimal waste—perfect for professional detail work.

## Overview

Vallejo Desert Tan Surface Primer is a fast-drying, acrylic-based primer designed for professional modelers and hobbyists. Its matte satin finish provides excellent adhesion and detail preservation on plastic, metal, stone, and wood surfaces. Optimized for airbrushing at 15-20 PSI, it dries to a durable, water-resistant film within 8 hours. Packaged in a precise 18 ml dropper bottle, it’s ideal for achieving a smooth, even base coat that accelerates your painting workflow.

## Description

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Review: Nice, even, detailed coat - This came out great on my recent model. It laid down nicely with an airbrush (only added a couple drops of flow improver) and it even hand-brushes well. Coverage, while not perfect, is decent. You'll have to lay down multiple coats if you're covering up darker colors. It dries very thin so even very fine model details still pop. Love it! The color is a bit lighter and more yellow-ey than I expected, but it's a primer, so it works.
Review: Great primer - I use this whenever I am priming for flesh tones. A good warm light color

## Features

- The primer is the first layer of colour that is applied on the model in order to prepare the surface for the subsequent painting processes. In order to guarantee an excellent adherence it is necessary to apply it on a previously ‘degreased’ surface, therefore it is advisable to wash the model or the figure before priming it in order to remove the remains of release agents
- Vallejo Primers is a range of acrylic primers specially formulated for airbrushing. Recommended compressor settings for our colours are around 15 - 20 PSI or 0.5 to 1 kg. Primer is not flammable, and does not contain solvents
- The primers are applied in successive coats and dry quickly, forming a homogeneous film of extraordinary hardness and resistance within a few hours after application. They can be used directly or diluted with our Airbrush Thinner (B002X6DTHK) or Flow Improver (B00QD780G0)
- The desert tan primer is available in 18 ml (0.6 fl. oz.) bottles with dropper, and 60 ml (2.02 fl. oz.) and 200 ml (6.76 fl. oz.) bottles with hinged cap and eyedropper
- Note: The brand Vallejo is currently in the process of rebranding, therefore, for a period of time, it is possible that you may receive the product with either the new packaging or the old packaging.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009WGJB30 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Brand Name | Vallejo |
| Color | Desert Tan |
| Color Code | #C8B5A8 |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Coverage | Full |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (422) |
| Finish Type | Satin |
| Full Cure Time | 8 Hours |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Volume | 0.6 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.05 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | MMD Holdings, LLC |
| Model Number | VJ70613 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | 70613 |
| Size | 0.6 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses For Product | Airbrushing, Scale Models/Figurines |
| Surface Recommendation | Metal, Plastic, Stone, Wood |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vallejo
- **Color:** Desert Tan
- **Finish Type:** Satin
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Indoor
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Volume:** 0.6 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 0.6 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Airbrushing, Scale Models/Figurines
- **Surface Recommendation:** Metal, Plastic, Stone, Wood

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice, even, detailed coat
*by D***R on January 26, 2024*

This came out great on my recent model. It laid down nicely with an airbrush (only added a couple drops of flow improver) and it even hand-brushes well. Coverage, while not perfect, is decent. You'll have to lay down multiple coats if you're covering up darker colors. It dries very thin so even very fine model details still pop. Love it! The color is a bit lighter and more yellow-ey than I expected, but it's a primer, so it works.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great primer
*by K***S on May 10, 2024*

I use this whenever I am priming for flesh tones. A good warm light color

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent primer
*by D***R on November 26, 2025*

Love Vallejo primers. This is no exception. Great color match for desert dioramas and model vehicles. Much better value for money in the 200ml bottle. Recommend!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Vallejo Model Color 17 ml Polyurethane Primer - Desert Tan Base
- Vallejo Model Color 17ml Thinner
- Vallejo Model Color 200 ml Polyurethane Primer - Black

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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*