Keith,
I recently tried this on one of my HLG wings. Wax and buff the mylars first,
then spray right over top. I let mine dry over night, but I think it only
needs to be dry to the touch. I used 'Painters Touch' spray paint from Home
Depot with very good results. Make sure when you spray, to apply the paint
using several light coats instead of one heavy one. Also, if you paint
numbers or letters, you must paint them in mirrored view so that they will
read correct after bagging. This method really works great.
Jeff Winder
Cincinnati, OH
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Crippen [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 3:45 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [RCSE] Painting mylars and graphics
>
> I've read where builders sometimes paint the mylars before
> glassing foam-core wings.
>
> Should the mylars be waxed first? (silicone-free wax)
>
> Should the paint be allowed to dry?
>
> I've also encountered a website where graphics were
> printed from a computer, and transferred to the plane.
> The name "Panache" was done this way on the plane
> shown as an example.
>
> Can anyone direct me to the website? I can't seem to find it now.
>
> Also, a belated thanks to those who have responded to my questions
> over the last 6 weeks. I've been scratch-building an HLG, sort of
> kit-bashing the Terminator. I have 3 cores cut, a proto fuse pod,
> mylars ready for the next step, and plenty of patience.
>
> In the meantime, I purchased an Orion ARF from an RCSE member.
> What beautiful workmanship on this plane! It should be ready for
> the weekend.
>
> Keith C.
>
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