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What primer do I use? - 8/27/2008 1:53:41 PM   
topgun61


 

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Status: offline 		Hello everyone...........Just a quick question, my plane is covered with Sig Koverall and dope with excellent results. To get a perfect match for the cowl/landing gear what primer/base coat would I need to use if I wanted to also use buytrate dope for the final finish. My metal gear is 7/32 bent music wire. I have heard that dope paint may be difficult to apply on fiberglass/metal parts. Any input/advice would greatly be appreciated.

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RE: What primer do I use? - 8/27/2008 3:15:27 PM   
LesUyeda



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Status: offline 		I have used an automotive Dupli-Color primer from Pep Boys, with good results. It comes in two flavors. Heavy bodied sandable (that I would use on the fiberglass), and a lighter bodied that I would use on the gear.

Les

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RE: What primer do I use? - 8/27/2008 5:05:32 PM   
vonJaerschky



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Status: offline 		I use grey "Motomaster Scratch Filler & Primer" primer from Canadian Tire with great success for applying dope over fiberglass and metal. After applying I wet sand it with 600 grit paper, and it gives a really good base.

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RE: What primer do I use? - 8/27/2008 8:59:24 PM   
pe reivers



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Status: online 		An automotive 2K etch primer will work on all dopes and form a perfect base for further treatment. If in doubt, ask the desk guy if it sticks to reflow laquer.

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RE: What primer do I use? - 8/28/2008 1:28:32 AM   
destrat


 

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Status: offline 		topgun61:

I like to use Dupont 30S automotive primer, it sticks to just about everything and butyrate will go over it nicely!

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RE: What primer do I use? - 8/28/2008 6:44:56 PM   
pe reivers



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Status: online 		we live in different worlds, and the Dupont product is not known to me. I have a hunch though that it is very much like the primer I used in my doped scale project.

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