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Offline Bootlegger

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« 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..... :!
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Re: .How.....
« Reply #1 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
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 01:53:40 PM »
It's easier to slide SGM around and get wrinkles out.
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« Reply #3 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.


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Re: .How.....
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: .How.....
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2009, 05:50:20 AM »
  Guy's I sure do thank all ya'll for the suggestions............ #^
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