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Online James Mills

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Filler coat
« 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?

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Re: Filler coat
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2013, 05:56:25 PM »
Hi James,

A sealing coat of clear is a good idea.

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Re: Filler coat
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2013, 06:55:48 PM »
Thanks Bill.

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Re: Filler coat
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2013, 11:48:50 AM »
Hi James,

A sealing coat of clear is a good idea.

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I agree.

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Re: Filler coat
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2013, 12:54:20 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
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Re: Filler coat
« Reply #5 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???
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