Balsarite - Brodak dope ?

[bob branch]

A few questions:

1 Are Balsarite and Brodak dope compatable?

2 If compatable and balsarite has been put on the balsa, does dope bond chemically to it or do you have to sand it to give it tooth for the dope to hold onto? If so, to what grit?

Thanks

Bob Branch

[john e. holliday]

That is how I seal wood that has a little oil soaked in I could not get all the way out.  If I understand the can instructions it is compatible with about every thing.  I have used it under Brodak & SIG dope, K&B Epoxy and Rustoleum in the small paint cans.  Have not tried the spray rustoleum yet.  But, if in doubt try it on some old scrap or plane.  DOC Holliday

[bob branch]

John

Repair is not my problem though. I have a framework with balsarite on it an am trying to figure out how to go about doing a Brodak dope finish on it.

Bob Branch

[bob branch]

Doc

Sorry, I misread your reply. Probably the funk I was in at having to strip the plane when partially covered. Thanks.

Bob Branch

[john e. holliday]

No worry, I have that problem too much lately.  I myself hate refinishing planes.  On my Oriental you can still see some of the old color under the new.  Of course I am not a very good finisher either.  DOC Holliday

[bob branch]

Doc

Just call it a new candy apple color and everyone will be in awe of it.

Bob