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Old 02-08-2011 | 02:32 AM
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willig10
 
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Default Paint Questions

Guys:
I am going to paint some fiberglass, plastic pieces and some canopy detail. I am going to sand the pieces lightly thenprime with rustoleum sandable primer. I have covered my airplane with Monokote Metallic red and Ultracote white. So most of the pieces being painted are going to be metallic red on the bottom and gloss white on top.

Questions.

1. The metallic red that I bought which is close to the monokote is from Testers and it is Lacquer. (my airplane is gasoline powered) Will this paint crack)

2. Should I wet sand the primer before applying the paint?

3. What are your suggestions as far as the lacquer? Should I try to find an enamal or urethane that matches? Do you know where I can get a better quality paint?

4. What type of paint is suited for model airplane use?

I am not worried about the gloss white as I can find it anywhere.

Any and all suggestions are welcome.

Thanks in advance for you help

Regards
Glenn Williams