this is kind of a paint question

[RC Storick]

And it is posted in the paint section. The question is for sign painters. Best guess as what to use for sizing for gold leaf under dope?

[Randy Ryan]

I've sprayed Brodak clear over directly gold leaf and it worked fine.

[RC Storick]

I've sprayed Brodak clear over directly gold leaf and it worked fine.

what did you size the gold with?

[Alan Resinger]

Robert,
PVA glue such as Titebond II can be used after thinning with water to a milky consistency.  The proper dryness of the sizing is when you touch the sizing with your knuckle and pull it away there is a slight popping sound.  It should feel about like masking tape.  Get it on smooth as any runs or buggers will show up through the leaf.
Alan Resinger

[wwwarbird]

 "Sizing" is apparently the attachment or gluing down of the leaf material? Where does that term come from?

[James Mills]

Sparky,

Windy's Strega had a lot of gold leaf lettering on it, if you can find someone who has a copy of the tapes from that build.  Guessing it was around '95 or so.  Hope you back heals, been there done that.

James

[Randy Cuberly]

Bob Whitely has successfully done gold leaf on at least one airplane I remember.  Why not PM him and ask the question.
He usually looks in on the forum maybe He'll say something!

Randy Cuberly

[Randy Ryan]

what did you size the gold with?

I'm sorry, I misunderstood the question. I bought the leaf and sizing as a kit, so, I really don't know. it is a think white gun in appearance.