on 3/3/06 10:39 PM, Larry&Sallie Flesner at fles...@verizon.net wrote: > >> >> Those of you that have used ³spatter paint² on the inside of your >> fuselage. Where did you find it? I have found ³spatter paint,² also called >> ³trunk paint² at an auto parts store but it is vary dark paint. I¹m >> looking for a light gray spatter paint. >> Jim Morehead > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > Jim, > > I bought mine at Wal-Mart. Make sure to follow the instructions for > best results. I used the grey with black and white specks. You > must shoot a base coat first. In my case I used a light grey base > coat, then the "spatter paint", and then a clear coat. Make sure > you hold the "spatter paint" far enough off the surface , 16 inches > or so, and just start with a light coat and continue until you have > the look you want. It doesn't take much of the "spatter paint" if > you use the undercoat. If you don't use the undercoat you will end > up with a thick mess that seems to never dry. Don't ask me how > I know. My first attempt, before doing it correctly, just pealed off > as a globby mess. Done right you can shoot over KR clothe > without any fill or sanding and it looks great. > > As always, your results may vary. > > Larry Flesner > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > Larry, Are you referring to Wal-Mart¹s paint called Fleck Stone by Plasti-kote? I have used it before and I had to put it on so heavy to look good, and I thought it would never dry. But I never used a undercoat first. Did you use a clear coat over it?
Thanks, Jim Morehead Cameron Park, CA
