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Old 02-12-2010, 08:33 PM
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capt17
 
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Default Automotive paint

Hi all,

Yeah I got yet another question. Sorry! I just spent some money on my three corsair colors that are spot on matches to the real thing in an Automotive Acrylic Enamel Paint. I am planning on spraying it with my new HVLP gun. I am worried that I messed up because I'm not convinced this paint will stand up to fuel residue. I'm not sure why.Hopefully you can all set my mind at ease. If for some reason it won't stand up to the fuel, can I spray it with a Compatable fuel-proof clear coat? Would a clear Lusterkote destroy this paint? Should addinghardener to my auto paint make a difference in the fuel-proofing? (Right now I didn't buy hardener, but I could! ) How long should I let this thing dry/cure before exposing it to fuel residue? It's being applyed over solartex, so the model is protected, just want to mae sure after three flights I don't have a mess on my hands. Literally. Help set my mind at easeand convince methat I just didn't waste my money!
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