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shd3920
If I read it right the paint is fuel proof so why the clear dope?
For silkspan that I am using you have to put a coat or two of clear dope full strength on the framework. This acts as an adhesive so that the silkspan will stick when you put the top coats of thinned dope on the covering itself. The thinned dope on the covering softens the dope on the framework so that the covering adheres when it dries.
If you are going to iron the covering on you will still need a couple coats of clear dope mixed 50/50 with thinner to fill in the weave in the material so the colored dope will not pool inside.
Do you like silkpan better than coverall? and do you spray or brush on you paint?
Yes, personally I like the silkspan better, but it does have less strength than the coverall. And I brush the dope on. Dries very quick.
Although I will be powering it electric and I don't need the fuelproofing I love the silkspan and dope look.