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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Ron,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Good Luck!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Verne<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>frank<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 08, 2010 9:09 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'General pattern discussion'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Tint Clear Canopy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Have Fun, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Frank<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:navy'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ron Hansen<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 08, 2010 8:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NSRCA-discussion] Tint Clear Canopy</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I’m
trying to tint/paint a clear canopy a smokey color.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I
tried dying it but it won’t work because it is the wrong kind of plastic.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I
tried airbrushing it with water based black paint but it looks a little grainy.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Anyone
have any suggestions/tips.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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