Kit Cloudkicker
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So I'm painting my b17 tubby. Started with just the canopy and noticed that the paint scratches off very easily. Should I be prepping for paint a special way?
What paint or how to prep?
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Mr Man
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Are you using the Speed Build Kit?
Houndpup Rc
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Or Maker foam.
Kit Cloudkicker
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I bought the speed build kit all laser cut.
Mr Man
Mr SPEED!
Okay, you'll want to lightly scuff the surfaces with scotch brite.
Flyingshark
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FWIW, I’ve used relatively fine grit sandpaper to lightly scuff FT water resistant foam with great success. All you’re looking for is something that can rough up the water resistant coating a bit so the paint can adhere better.
Houndpup Rc
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BTW if you use sand paper don't use 120 grit....It leaves scratches all over it! use like 600.
Two questions for you. First... did you find a good solution? I'm about to paint mine. Second, How did you like the deep forest green on it? I was going to buy the "army green" of the same paint until I saw your post. Now I'm not sure.
Kit Cloudkicker
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Hey sorry haven't been on in awhile. Just finished it up and flew it for the first time today! It flew pretty good! I ended up sanding it with 600 grit and I really like the deep forest green. I ALMOST used that army green but like the darker color better. I'm also going to spray some matte clear on it to Hopefully help protect the paint.
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Oh man, it looks awesome!! I bought the darker green and now that I see yours, I'm happy I did. (Thanks for the pic) I think I'm going to paint this weekend. thanks again for the info.
Houndpup Rc
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Looks great!
What type of clear coat have you used? I'm painting today and I'm already finding that it scratches very easily.
It was several years ago, I don't recall a brand name. Maybe Kryoln or Rust-Oleum. I suspect any brand of rattle can clear coat will work.
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