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Title: Filler coat
Post by: James Mills on April 08, 2013, 05:37:39 PM

I'm starting the filler coat on my latest (dope finish).  After I sand the filler coat can I go straight to primer or do I need a coat of clear to seal everything?

Thanks,

James

Title: Re: Filler coat
Post by: Bill Little on April 08, 2013, 05:56:25 PM

Hi James,

A sealing coat of clear is a good idea.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

Title: Re: Filler coat
Post by: James Mills on April 08, 2013, 06:55:48 PM

Thanks Bill.

James

Title: Re: Filler coat
Post by: Derek Barry on April 09, 2013, 11:48:50 AM

Quote from: Bill Little on April 08, 2013, 05:56:25 PM

Hi James,

A sealing coat of clear is a good idea.

BIG Bear
RNMM/AMM

I agree.

Derek

Title: Re: Filler coat
Post by: RC Storick on April 09, 2013, 12:54:20 PM

Quote from: James Mills on April 08, 2013, 05:37:39 PM

I'm starting the filler coat on my latest (dope finish).  After I sand the filler coat can I go straight to primer or do I need a coat of clear to seal everything?

Thanks,

James

How I do it exactly

2 coats 100% on bare wood
apply covering with 50/50 thinned dope 3 coats Whole model SAND SAND SAND when you think your done sanding sand 3 more times.
2 coats 75% dope 25% thinner
Prime and sand off
light coat of primer whole model
color
trim
Clear of your choice

Title: Re: Filler coat
Post by: MarcusCordeiro on April 10, 2013, 10:15:20 AM

Robert

All dope with a brush, right?
I'll do like you said. I can't go wrong following your lead, can I???
Thanks

Marcus