PPG basecoat clear coat question

[Keith Hoard]

Dang it Ron. . . you beat me to it!!!


Keith L. Hoard
Cordova, TN
khoard at midsouth.rr.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Van Putte" <vanputte at cox.net>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: PPG basecoat clear coat question


> 
> 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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