Originally Posted by
HarryC
Do I apply the rub-down transfers before or after using the cape cod (or other) polish?
"After" would seem the obvious answer but some articles I have read say apply them first and then polish.
It really depends.
You'd have to do a small test sample after and before.
Let the dry transfers to set thoroughly for several days on the FM surface before doing a test. Unless you want them to fade away a little bit to show wear and tear...
I actually applied the transfers on the Four Queens in the middle of the finish process for this reason, but got only a mild " fade away effect" since the plane was never very old while operating during the Korean War.
Now, the one in the Dayton USAF museum is in pristine shape since it's been recently repainted in that scheme and the markings ( very limited though, without most of the maintenance nomenclature, sadly ) are super crisp.