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Old 12-19-2012, 07:21 PM
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Default What paint to use on my profile glass filled landing gear

I recently purshased a set of the Tetherite glass filled landing gear for my scratch built 64" span profile but would like to know if I can use the regular Rustoleum spray paint on it and if not, what would be a suitable type paint to use.

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Old 12-20-2012, 04:40 AM
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I thought you were supposed to use dye (RIT clothing dye) to color them.
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Why do you want to paint it? Those tetherites are fuel proof, so paint will only add weight. Post a picture of your bird...........
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Never heard of the dye method but since I want it in black I might give that tip a try on a little piece I have which I will use as my test bed.

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Old 12-21-2012, 04:44 AM
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Default RE: What paint to use on my profile glass filled landing gear

I never tried it, but what I remember is that people would make a solution using just enough liquid to cover the legs and simmer them until they got the right color.
Old 12-21-2012, 05:51 PM
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Default RE: What paint to use on my profile glass filled landing gear

I did it to some RC car parts about a hundred years ago. Black should be pretty easy? Anything else will keep getting darker depending on the time spent in the dye solution.

That said, I would just spray them with a couple light coats of acrylic enamel and be done with it. My experience with that has been pretty good - but the usual disclaimers apply....
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ORIGINAL: karolh

Never heard of the dye method but since I want it in black I might give that tip a try on a little piece I have which I will use as my test bed.

Karol

Use only Rit dye and in a solution of 50% water and 50% Vinagar. I did this with some APC props and they took the color really well.

Old 12-21-2012, 06:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: speedracerntrixie


ORIGINAL: karolh

Never heard of the dye method but since I want it in black I might give that tip a try on a little piece I have which I will use as my test bed.

Karol

Use only Rit dye and in a solution of 50% water and 50% Vinagar. I did this with some APC props and they took the color really well.
Can I use regular cane vinegar ??

Karol
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Yes, I'm pretty sure thats what I used
Old 12-26-2012, 12:18 AM
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Default RE: What paint to use on my profile glass filled landing gear

I sprayed the tetherite gear on/for my old (and fun little) Katana V2 profile with LustreKote "Jet White" about 5 or 6 years ago and it's still holding up nicely! I did scuff it up a bit before spraying if I remember correctly. Probably about 2 to 3 very light misting coats. Been awhile though..
Old 12-26-2012, 05:25 AM
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Default RE: What paint to use on my profile glass filled landing gear

Thanks for all the advice guys, will let you know what I eneded up doing.

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