PPG basecoat clear coat question

[Ron Van Putte]

On Feb 24, 2004, at 4:33 PM, Brian Young wrote:

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

Sorry - I can't resist.  If you fail to hook up the aileron servos, it 
doesn't take long at all. <BG>

Ron Van Putte

>
> --- 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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