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Old 02-18-2004 | 11:19 PM
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Should I sand the final coat of paint on my plane? I painted with latex, and plan on using poly-u to fuel proof. Thanks.
Old 02-19-2004 | 01:23 AM
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Latex? As in house paint? You're kidding right?
Old 02-19-2004 | 07:13 AM
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No you shouldn't have to. Just make sure ya give it a few days to REALLY dry before applying the poly.
Make sure ya post a pic if ya can.
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Tom,
Nothing wrong with using Latex as long as you use a fuelproof clear coat afterward. The clear has to be compatible with the Latex of course.
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Old 02-19-2004 | 11:13 AM
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PAINTED MY SUKOI COWL WITH LATEX AND DIDN'T HAVE TO SAND IT BEFORE THE CLEAR COTE BUT I USED MINWAX POLY CRYLIC WHICH IS THE CLEAREST YOU CAN BUY FUEL PROOF UP TO 15% NITRO BUT LATEX IS ALREADY GAS PROOF IF YOU ARE RUNNING GAS
Old 02-20-2004 | 07:44 PM
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Guilty!
One way or another I ruined the dope(paint) mixture. In my frustration, I read an article on latex and decided to try it. The process is VERY easy. I hope it lasts! The following is my work in progress. The wing will be yellow and the trim is yet to be determined. I appreciate your advice, thank you.
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