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Title: cleaning
Post by: Bootlegger on June 25, 2010, 06:47:09 AM

  Folk's what do you use to clean your models for the top coats of clear? ( auto or dope) I want to get as many foriegn particals off as possible    Thanks           H^^

Title: Re: cleaning
Post by: W.D. Roland on June 25, 2010, 07:53:20 AM

 Hi Gil
Automotive grease/oil/wax remover ( pre cleano) then tack rag(cheese cloth?)
 Just to be safe test on area where if it messes up paint you wont see it.
So fare has been good with all paint I have used.


Helps to wet down the floor or ground to hold the dust down.



David

Title: Re: cleaning
Post by: john e. holliday on June 25, 2010, 08:14:43 AM

First go wash your hands thoroughly.  Get some gloves and a bag of non lint rags.  Then start wiping.  If I think there is oil on the surface I use a rag dampened with Windex.  I tied cleaners once and it removed some of the dope finish.  All this is after the primary coat is done.  Then it is wash hands and gloves every time I work on the plane. H^^

Title: Re: cleaning
Post by: Randy Powell on June 25, 2010, 10:08:08 AM

I've used PrepSol in the past (basically Naphtha) but more recently I've taken Phil Granderson's advice and used Windex. No problems.

Title: Re: cleaning
Post by: Bootlegger on June 25, 2010, 06:25:52 PM

 H^^ H^^ H^^    Thanks guy's, all very good suggestions.. Thanks a lot... ~>

Title: Re: cleaning
Post by: Will Davis on June 25, 2010, 08:04:45 PM

Windex or Dupont  Prepsol to clean . ,  For shop towels , stay away from anything that has been washed or dried, dryer sheets have alot of silicone in them , Best  to use 3M  prep cloth but kinda expensive , but so is repainting  .

Will