Paint Problem
07-16-2004 | 09:36 PM
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Paint Problem
I bought a 1/4 scale Sig Cub lately, it was almost finished. Covered in Sig Koverall, and painted with Stitz Cub Yellow.
Now the problem... The builder tried to paint the numbers on the bottom of the wing. The black paint bled under the tape.
He tried to fix it by spraying TopFlight Cub Yellow spray paint... 1. did not match. 2. did not cover the black..3. is shiny.
What is my best option to fix this? How can I strip the paint off?
I have looked at the H9 Cub Yellow, it looks like it is a better match, but still shiny.
Am considering Sig Dope (Cub Yellow). Should I be able to spray dope over either Stitz, or Lustercoat?
Rest of the plane is nice, and should make a great project, if I can just get the wing fixed.
Thanks
Les
Now the problem... The builder tried to paint the numbers on the bottom of the wing. The black paint bled under the tape.
He tried to fix it by spraying TopFlight Cub Yellow spray paint... 1. did not match. 2. did not cover the black..3. is shiny.
What is my best option to fix this? How can I strip the paint off?
I have looked at the H9 Cub Yellow, it looks like it is a better match, but still shiny.
Am considering Sig Dope (Cub Yellow). Should I be able to spray dope over either Stitz, or Lustercoat?
Rest of the plane is nice, and should make a great project, if I can just get the wing fixed.
Thanks
Les
07-17-2004 | 01:05 PM
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RE: Paint Problem
1. I don't think you will ever find a really close match on the paint. That is debateable, it depends on how close of a match you are looking for.
2. Fixing it won't be that big of a deal. You can purchase paint stripper from Aircraft Spruce & Supply to get the paint off safely. DISCLAIMER- do try it on a small area to verify that there are no adverse reactions. (but there shouldn't be)
If it where me, I would strip the entire bottom half of the wing, it will be far less noticeable even with a different colour of paint. As far as putting the letters back, use liquid mask for the lettering. It will make a much cleaner line with no chance of bleeding if applied correctly. Also, if your cub has a flat or semi flat looking finnish (I'm assuming it does) you can spray 1 coat of clear flat over the entire bottom. This will accomplish two things, it will lessen the edge of the paint on the lettering & if your matching paint is gloss, it will no longer matter. I have used the Lustercote clear flat, it works great, just don't put it on too heavy.
Good luck, when you get it fixed post a pic!
Mike
2. Fixing it won't be that big of a deal. You can purchase paint stripper from Aircraft Spruce & Supply to get the paint off safely. DISCLAIMER- do try it on a small area to verify that there are no adverse reactions. (but there shouldn't be)
If it where me, I would strip the entire bottom half of the wing, it will be far less noticeable even with a different colour of paint. As far as putting the letters back, use liquid mask for the lettering. It will make a much cleaner line with no chance of bleeding if applied correctly. Also, if your cub has a flat or semi flat looking finnish (I'm assuming it does) you can spray 1 coat of clear flat over the entire bottom. This will accomplish two things, it will lessen the edge of the paint on the lettering & if your matching paint is gloss, it will no longer matter. I have used the Lustercote clear flat, it works great, just don't put it on too heavy.
Good luck, when you get it fixed post a pic!
Mike
