PPG basecoat clear coat question

[Brian Young]

Buddy, how long does it take to rub out a plane?

--- BUDDYonRC at aol.com wrote:
>  Troy is correct except I opt for no clear coat. 
> After I paint the base color I wait overnight then
> wet sand the entire 
> airplane with 2000 grit sandpaper after it is sanded
> to where the entire surface has 
> the same dull appearance and being careful not to
> sand through I mask and 
> paint the trim colors. Wait overnight, remove the
> mask and sand the trim colors 
> to remove all sharp edges along mask lines.
> After all is sanded I polish out with 3-M Imperial
> Hand Glaze #39007
> I don't see a good reason to clear coat this system,
> after it cures for a few 
> days acetone wont even phase it.
> It is important that if you use a primer use PPG
> K-36 or equal some primers 
> are not fuel proof and hot fuel can damage the
> finish if it gets under the 
> painted surface in places where you drill holes to
> install engine needle valve 
> access or other equipment.
> Sanding before you add trim colors removes weight.
> dust, bugs or anything 
> else that fell on the wet paint and also allows you
> to sand out any runs in the 
> paint if you end up with any it also assures a
> smooth mask surface which will 
> minimize run under of the trim colors  
> Buddy Brammer
> 


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