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Old 01-16-2009, 02:58 PM
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I plan to paint my Bristol M.1a with latex. Do I need to prime the Solartex first?
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Old 01-16-2009, 04:09 PM
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It's not necessary.
Old 01-16-2009, 07:29 PM
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Default RE: Priming solartex?

I just completed my Decathlon that I covered with Worldtex, which I am told is the same as Solartex and I sprayed it with Latex paints, no primer. I am very happy with the results. If you are going to do any taping for other colors, you will need to let the first color dry for at least 3 or 4 days and when you are all done with colors, you will need to clear coat the whole thing. Good Luck, Dave
Old 01-16-2009, 09:11 PM
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I have a Solartex covered Robinhood 80 that just has clear Lustrekote sprayed on it.
Old 01-17-2009, 12:14 AM
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Hey w8. What's Lustercoat? Model aircraft stuff?

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Old 01-17-2009, 12:34 AM
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Default RE: Priming solartex?

Lustrekote is Tower's paint that matches Monokote.

I get a sneaking suspicion it is on it's way out for there is not a tremendous selection of colors anymore.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...OTE+&search=Go



Horizon has already discontinued the Ultracote paint
Old 01-17-2009, 11:46 AM
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Default RE: Priming solartex?

Thanks for the input guys. I've finished a Camel with Latex, but I used polyester dress lining which was sealed with nitra and butyrate dopes. By the way, e-power guys can skip the clear coat step (-:
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