Everyone seems to share different views and opinions on this subject. I can say it worked for me. In my quest to find which paints work over what base coats, it always seems that the majority of products go over nitrate with no compatibility problems. They never seem to name or question any of the brands of nitrate their using. Just for the record I do try and use same type brands. Ken Cook
Hi Ken,
I agree, there are those that would argue with what *I* do in finishing, but I don't have problems unless I use a different thinner, or too much retarder.
I have a plane I still fly regularly, built in 1997. I used Randolph's non tautening tinted nitrate for all the substrate, Sig Supercoat Clear to shrink the open bays, Sig colors and PPG Acrylic Lacquer colors for trim, and Dupont Chroma Clear for the top coats. It got second in Concours (to Windy's Spitfire) at the Joe Ortiz Contest at Flushing Meadows. 11 years later, it shows the signs of repairs since I used the wrong color of red....... otherwise, it is as good as it was when new, and it has the most flights on it than any other plane I have ever had.
My point? Many more things work than most people realize, especially if you're a blind hog............ and some people can mess up a _____ dream........