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09-11-2010 | 01:44 AM
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I'm building a cub float plane i'm useingGP floats and wish to add some color to them they are all silver. I would like to have the bottom black and do a design of black and yellow on the sides can i just paint then or do i need to use monakote. or something else.
09-11-2010 | 06:28 AM
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I'm guessing is has Silver Monokote now,,
You can paint over monokote, but you have to scuff it up with fine steel wool, and the paint will scratch off easier than glass/paint will
I suggest if you want a finish that will last and last you glass and paint them, Monokote will work, but it not as waterproof as Glass/Paint is.
good luck
You can paint over monokote, but you have to scuff it up with fine steel wool, and the paint will scratch off easier than glass/paint will
I suggest if you want a finish that will last and last you glass and paint them, Monokote will work, but it not as waterproof as Glass/Paint is.
good luck
09-11-2010 | 08:29 AM
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I'll second the glass and paint. It won't add that much weight and the floats will last much longer. Full scale floats usually are silver with black non-skid ovals on the top. Some folks will put an accent stripe on the side to match the color of the fuselage.
09-11-2010 | 10:09 AM
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RE: adding color
ORIGINAL: luker737
I'm building a cub float plane i'm useing GP floats and wish to add some color to them they are all silver. I would like to have the bottom black and do a design of black and yellow on the sides can i just paint then or do i need to use monakote. or something else.
I'm building a cub float plane i'm useing GP floats and wish to add some color to them they are all silver. I would like to have the bottom black and do a design of black and yellow on the sides can i just paint then or do i need to use monakote. or something else.
09-12-2010 | 03:43 AM
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RE: adding color
These are pre-built fiberglass. about this glass paint were would a guy get this type paint? Is this the same paint that they use on the back of mirrors?
09-12-2010 | 05:02 AM
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Well when you mentioned Monokote as an option, I figured they might be covered in monokote already
"Glass and Paint" is a two step process, you cover them with fiberglass cloth and resin,, then paint.
Since now it seems they already have silver paint over fiberglass or silver gel coat, all you have to so is paint,,
I would wash with warm water/soap to remove any grease or mold release agents, then lightly sand (420 grit) to scuff up a little the area you'll be painting,,
I'd also do a "test" area to make sure the paint you used isn't going to eat the paint that is already on the floats
good luck
"Glass and Paint" is a two step process, you cover them with fiberglass cloth and resin,, then paint.
Since now it seems they already have silver paint over fiberglass or silver gel coat, all you have to so is paint,,
I would wash with warm water/soap to remove any grease or mold release agents, then lightly sand (420 grit) to scuff up a little the area you'll be painting,,
I'd also do a "test" area to make sure the paint you used isn't going to eat the paint that is already on the floats
good luck
09-12-2010 | 06:36 AM
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RE: adding color
ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me
Well when you mentioned Monokote as an option, I figured they might be covered in monokote already
''Glass and Paint'' is a two step process, you cover them with fiberglass cloth and resin,, then paint.
Since now it seems they already have silver paint over fiberglass or silver gel coat, all you have to so is paint,,
I would wash with warm water/soap to remove any grease or mold release agents, then lightly sand (420 grit) to scuff up a little the area you'll be painting,,
I'd also do a ''test'' area to make sure the paint you used isn't going to eat the paint that is already on the floats
good luck
Well when you mentioned Monokote as an option, I figured they might be covered in monokote already
''Glass and Paint'' is a two step process, you cover them with fiberglass cloth and resin,, then paint.
Since now it seems they already have silver paint over fiberglass or silver gel coat, all you have to so is paint,,
I would wash with warm water/soap to remove any grease or mold release agents, then lightly sand (420 grit) to scuff up a little the area you'll be painting,,
I'd also do a ''test'' area to make sure the paint you used isn't going to eat the paint that is already on the floats
good luck
09-12-2010 | 10:31 AM
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RE: adding color
Spray paint will give a nice smooth finish, compared to brushing which will leave brush strokes in the paint job. Look at Testors Model Master spray paint, small cans and lots of colors. You can then fuel proof with Top Flight Luster Coat. Using the Luster Coat you have to very lightly mist on a few coats or it will lift and krinkle the paint if put on to heavy.
