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Old 08-04-2008 | 07:53 AM
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Does't anyone know of what kind /brand of paint to use on elapor foam. I have a brand new Easy Star that I want to baint brown. The reason being, we have turkey buzzards wher I live, and if they see a r/c plane whey will fly over and check it out. If the engine isn't running they will actually fly (Glide) along with it. I just thought that brown would attract them better. Also, some times other birds will see it and attack it trying to force it to land (it is so cool)! >>>-> Bill [sm=tongue_smile.gif]
Old 08-04-2008 | 08:54 AM
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Default RE: Painting elapor foam.

I've used Rustoleum and Krylon on my East Stars and Easy Glider.
No signs of foam melting.
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Old 08-04-2008 | 09:17 AM
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I tried krylon on a piece of foam fron my "Easy Glider" and it melted it! [:@]
Old 08-04-2008 | 09:56 AM
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Default RE: Painting elapor foam.

Several foamie guys have used Krylon H20 paint on the eplar.
Old 08-04-2008 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks friend. >>>-> Bill
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Bassfish
Spray your Krylon from several inches away in several light coats as it is the propellant that will melt the foam. I have used this process with great results
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Hi Bill B, Thank you , I'll give it a try! >>>-> Bill [sm=tongue_smile.gif]

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