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dave evo
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hi

i am thinkng about painting my thunder tiger md500 from the mat army green to a glossy finish does anybody know what paint to use that is fuel proof ?.

i dont have a compressor etc so spray cans would be good . also do i need to apply some sort of clear coat after paint.

many thanks in advance .

dave ...................
07-04-2009 07:01 PM
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Git
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acrylic spray paint in cans are fine.. if you want glossy, use clear coat. thin layer each time and fine sanding, coat again, etc etc.. rubbing compound it den polish to a glossy finish.

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07-04-2009 07:29 PM
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MichaelP
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'Flair' do a range of fuel proofed aerosol paints as well as a gloss fuel proofer.

http://www.flairmodels.co.uk/Finishing/Spectrum.htm

http://www.webstarts.com/micksscalehelicopters
07-05-2009 02:13 PM
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dave evo
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PAINT

THANKS LOADS FELLA'S OW MUCH DO YOU THINK I SHOULD ORDER FOR THE FUSE ?
I KNOW ITS A BIT OF A HOW LONG IS A PIECE OF STRING QUESTION BUT ANY HELP WOULD BE GOOD AS THIS WILL BE MY FIRST ATTEMPT AT PAINTING.

ALSO DO I ORDER THE THINNERS FORM THE SAME SITE ? I PRESUME THIS IS JUST FOR DEGREASING BEFORE PRIMING .

THANKS AGAIN
DAVE THE NOVICE ;-)

oops just looked up sorry about caps being on ..........
07-08-2009 05:17 PM
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MichaelP
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I painted a Vario Squirrel fuselage using two of the large 'Flair' aerosols and still had paint leftover, I used one can of fuel proofer.
As for thinners I only use it for taking paint off, warm soapy water is usually all you need for fuselage cleaning.
Get some cheap car body filler for any pinholes you come across while rubbing down.....it's all to do with preparation, just don't rush it.

http://www.webstarts.com/micksscalehelicopters
07-08-2009 05:35 PM
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dave evo
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cheers pal
07-08-2009 05:38 PM
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