[NSRCA-discussion] Tint Clear Canopy

[Verne Koester]

Ron,

That's exactly how I did my Smaragd canopies if that's the effect you're
looking for. One other tip, put a few small unobservable pinholes from
inside the cockpit into the fuse so it can vent. Otherwise, your canopy will
get that sucked-in look when it's hot outside. On the Smaragd, I went right
through the dashboard with the pinholes and you couldn't even see them. I
glued a small piece of shop-vac bag over the holes from the fuselage side so
no dust could enter the canopy. Obviously, you can't put any glue on the
pinholes or you'll defeat the purpose. I found I had to reduce the Pactra a
lot to get it to spray right. I tried the spray bombs, but they had a lot of
spatter. I bought the small bottles and used an airbrush.

 

Good Luck!

Verne

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of frank
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 9:09 PM
To: 'General pattern discussion'
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Tint Clear Canopy

 

With a new clear canopy, spray the  inside ( after you clean it well with
rubbing alcohol)  with multiple , LIGHT  coats. The exterior must be
completely masked. I have had good success with Pactra Candy Racing Colors
in 3.5  ounce cans. My favorite is #RC272( Candy Blue).They have other
colors, but this one is very visible.

Do not scuff the inside ! The stuff has never flaked off or peeled on me.
Been doing this since the 60s when I raced slot cars.

 

Have Fun, 

Frank

One more thing. Put a 1/16" hole in the top , towards  the back. Helps the
canopy  vent on hot days and keeps it from distorting.

 

  _____  

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ron Hansen
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 8:06 PM
To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Tint Clear Canopy

 

I'm trying to tint/paint a clear canopy a smokey color.

 

I tried dying it but it won't work because it is the wrong kind of plastic.

 

I tried airbrushing it with water based black paint but it looks a little
grainy.

 

Anyone have any suggestions/tips.

 

Thanks

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