I agree with 99.994% of what Larry suggests. I've had some issues removing the release agent of the fiberglass and have had to resort to sanding it down with a 240 grit dry then use a solvent. Beyond that you have great advice here. Thanks Larry.
____ Kurt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Painting moulded fiberglass fuse Rich, It sounds not like paint but instead surface prep, that is causing the beading. Fiberglass fuselages especially those not painted in the mold will have some sort of release agent used in the molding process to get the part out and not damage the mold. Prior to doing any work on a new Fiberglass fuselage the part must be washed with detergent and water, and then wiped with a rag that has a mild solvent on it. Use gloves especially if you might have kids in the future. Now get one of those flexible sanding pads and scuff the surface of the fuselage. Medium and Fine grades should do the trick. Make sure and pay particular attention where you might tape the wings or canopy. You are done when the shine is gone on the fuselage. If you see small imperfections this is a good time to use a polyester putty like Evercoat to fill and fair them. Now wipe the fuselage with Solvent again, and mask off any areas that need to be protected. If an excellent finish is required use a polyester spray primer, needs touchup gun and compressor, wetsand with 240 and then hit with auto paint, poly urethane finishes or epoxy are tougher and heavier. If you have none of the above use a spray can Primer misted on in several coats. Resist the urge to spray it in one coat. Spray outside where you can see the work and not breathe the fumes. Preferably the next day wet sand the fuselage with 320 wet and dry to take the fuzz off. Suspend the fuselage long ways horizontal nose to tail and mist on a color coat. Start the spray before the fuselage and release the nozzle when you are off the end of the fuselage, this gives even coats with no runs. 2-3 light coats will prove superior to one coat blasted on. Good luck Larry _____ Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new <http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001> twists on family favorites at AOL Food. !DSPAM:481b6b39272271610660748! __________ NOD32 3071 (20080502) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
