[simpits-tech] Panel making??

[Dave Hensley]

Very good info! Don't have an airbrush, so I'll look into the Testors Gloss.

Thanks Jonas!

Dave

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonas Frazier" <spitpilot40@hotmail.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Panel making??


> Hi:
> As for a sealer,  I'm a big model airplane builder. I use Future Floor
> Polish to seal the paint,  a coat or two,  then I decal, then another two
> coats,  then paint details(chipped paint,  exhaust stains, etc...),
another
> two coats, then if the paint is flat,  then use testors flat sealer. The
> testors comes in a tiny spray can. To use Future,  you have to have an
> airbrush of some sort. If you don't have access to one,  then use testors
> gloss sealer. Whether you are going to use the Testors Gloss,  of Future,
> you have to seal the paint with either of these Gloss sealers. Hope this
> helps.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Dave Hensley" <dphens@nc.rr.com>
> >Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> >Subject: [simpits-tech] Panel making??
> >Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 18:44:20 -0500
> >
> >Hey guys,
> >
> >Getting ready to assemble my first set of panels I have made from scratch
> >and I have a couple of questions for the masters. :-)
> >
> >I am using plexiglass and lexan for the panels. 1/4 inch plexi for the
> >backing, panels made in Corel printed on transparency, covered by 1/8
inch
> >lexan - with the transparency and lexan cut to the shape of the panels. I
> >need to paint the 1/4 inch piece and am curious as to the best method.
> >Should I sand it (lightly), then primer, then paint? What is the best
type
> >of paint for this? Also, is there some type of sealant that would help
with
> >the durability of the paint?
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >Have a Happy (and Safe) New Year!!!
> >
> >Dave
> >
> >
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