I tried paint my plane with a paint brush. I used 50/50 dope and thinner. I got the results you see below. At this point I dont even care what the heck went wrong. I just need to know, can I go to the auto store buy spray paint in a can and still be ok? Is this paint fuel proof?

Painting with a spray can is not only acceptable but in some cases a preferred method for smaller models. Unless you can get epoxy from the auto store forget it. The best you will find as far as fuel proof paint is from a hobby supplier. If your local airport has an FBO he may have Randolph or another brand of butyrate dope which is usually exhaust fuel proof but may not hold up to direct fuel application. Even the specifically made hobby paints usully have a disclaimer that says fuel proof up to 15% nitromethane. Top flite has colors that match their Monokote. I believe Oracover does as well although I haven't tried it. Shop your LHS if you have one or go on line to any of the major suppliers.

I have used spray paints from .88 cents a can, from "Ames" to 4.98 a can, none of it from a hobby shop. "Painters Touch" from Rustoleum is a great fuelproof paint. In fact I've used Rustoleum from both the spray, and brush on cans. (up to 15% nitro-which BTW is the limit most "fuelproof" paints claim anyhow)
The key is to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE CAN, and LET IT DRY THOROUGHLY!!!!-(48+hrs.)
Don't spray dopes, or laquer over enamel! Bad news. Enamel can be used over dope, or laquer.

Jetts

P.S., looks like too much thinner, and if it's "aerogloss" it's translucent to begin with. IMO Sig is the only way to go when using dope on silkspan silk or bare wood, very high solids, and very high quality and consistancy.

The streaking pattern seen has 3 possible causes:

1) fuel soaking before painting. You get that result EVERY time if the fuel soak isn't cured first.

2) improper mixing of the paint. You can get that result by dipping the brush in the blue, then in the clear then trying to paint the model. (some people do it on purpose for certain effects when painting on canvas) You sure you mixed the blue well then measured the paints 50-50 then mixed that well? (I'm betting on this one.)

3) WAX on the model.

Improper brush will give some streaking... but generally not that result (but you are using the wrong brush.)


BTW... generally the first color coat is applied FULL STRENGTH, not 50-50 with thinner when brushed on. you thin 50-50 for airbrushing it (use a respirator when airbrushing with Dope... nasty for your lungs. bad for the brain cells too.)

it is koverall and sig dope. I lost track of the mix 50-50 roughly. I give up I will try spray. Yes I used an old house paint brush. Thanks.

Sanding sealer (clear dope with talcum powder added) or a "filling" or sandable primer will help you get good results. The sandable primer is available at your favorite Wal/K/ect. mart, inthe automotive section. You can even get a sandable brush-on primer- paint lightly sand w/220 then 280-400 grit, then spray away!

Jetts

Hint... all he's gotta do: get a good Camel Hair brush... and not put so darn much thinner in... mix the paint well.... It will be FINE.