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Title: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: RC Storick on March 14, 2013, 09:02:39 AM: I was having a problem with the clear on the outboard flap. I cratered every time I painted it. So yesterday I sanded it all off. Down to the CF and brought it back up. Well feeling gun shy about trying it again I decided to try the Krylon Crystal clear I had bought for decals. The is a electric model so it doesn't have to b fuel proof and its only on the flap. I painted the first 2 coats and it looks the same as my catalyzed urethane. So the the fix is complete.
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: MarcusCordeiro on March 14, 2013, 09:07:50 AM: #^ #^ #^ #^ :)!

Marcus
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: John Cralley on March 14, 2013, 10:36:30 AM: That Krylon Crystal Clear is good stuff and isn't it nice to not have to worry about fuel proofing the electric models!! y1

Just keep it away from those grubby pawed IC buddies who want to handle you model and who fire up in the pits nearby!!!
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: Avaiojet on March 14, 2013, 11:39:28 AM: Robert,

Did you blend or shoot the whole flap?

Charles
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: Crist Rigotti on March 14, 2013, 01:06:45 PM: Will the Krylon yellow with age?
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: RC Storick on March 14, 2013, 01:39:55 PM: Charles I painted the whole flap. Crist it says non yellowing. We shall see and if it does repaint the flap again.
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: Randy Powell on March 14, 2013, 02:47:48 PM: I'm with Robert. Try it. The worst that happens is you have to refinish a flap. Not the endo fhte world.
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: Crist Rigotti on March 14, 2013, 05:27:38 PM: Quote from: Randy Powell on March 14, 2013, 02:47:48 PM
I'm with Robert. Try it. The worst that happens is you have to refinish a flap. Not the endo fhte world.
Ditto
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: john e. holliday on March 15, 2013, 09:21:39 AM: Does this mean that electric power may do in dope?
Title: Re: Most wont believe what I did!
Post by: Tim Wescott on March 15, 2013, 10:54:43 AM: Quote from: john e. holliday on March 15, 2013, 09:21:39 AM
Does this mean that electric power may do in dope?

If you mean will electric power eliminate the market for dope -- I don't think so. Dope is optimized for rendering nice paint jobs on flexible surfaces, which is why it's still used for rubber power. I think it'll be around for a good long time.