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Title: .How.....
Post by: Bootlegger on January 30, 2009, 11:54:12 AM

  Guy's how do you apply silkspan over wooden surfaces without wrinkles. I tried using double ought (00) and it tore all to bits.
  Looking for a better way..... :!

Title: Re: .How.....
Post by: john e. holliday on January 30, 2009, 01:10:25 PM

It takes practice and patience.  You may be getting it too wet to start with.  I use a spray bottle to do the water.  Then keep it handy as you dope the silkspan into place.  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: .How.....
Post by: Randy Powell on January 30, 2009, 01:53:40 PM

It's easier to slide SGM around and get wrinkles out.

Title: Re: .How.....
Post by: Ralph Wenzel (d) on January 30, 2009, 02:34:22 PM

Also, it's OK to use several smaller pieces, overlapped about 1/8". After a few coats of clear dope, a light sanding will remove the ridges.

Title: Re: .How.....
Post by: Claudio Chacon on January 30, 2009, 03:14:43 PM

Hello,
I lay the piece of Silkspan over a towel and then spray the water over it. The towel eliminates the excess of water.
Lay the silkspan over the wood and brush 50/50 dope/thinner (I use nitrate).
There shouldn't be any wrinkles but if you got some, take a small cotton ball, damp it with dope and rub it lightly over the wrinkle.

Claudio.

Title: Re: .How.....
Post by: Bootlegger on January 31, 2009, 05:50:20 AM

  Guy's I sure do thank all ya'll for the suggestions............ #^