painting Fiberglass tender shell
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painting Fiberglass tender shell
PREPPING fiberglass for rattle can finishing . I am looking for info on painting a fiberglass tender. Do you scuff with sand paper , then spray primer and then the finish coat. I plan on using Rust O from Ace Hardware . Thanks for any ideas on this process . Bob...
Re: painting Fiberglass tender shell
Make sure you de-wax it well to remove any mold release. Wipe down with acetone.
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Re: painting Fiberglass tender she
Fiberglass is pretty forgiving/accepting of paint. Definitely you will need to wipe down the surface with acetone, before the undercoat.
Also,easy enuf to mix a color into your finial coats of resin.
Glenn
Also,easy enuf to mix a color into your finial coats of resin.
Glenn
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Motive power : 1902 A.S.Campbell 4-4-0 American - 12 5/8" gauge, 1955 Ottaway 4-4-0 American 12" gauge
Ahaha, Retirement: the good life - drifting endlessly on a Sea of projects....
Re: painting Fiberglass tender shell
Agree on removing any wax mold release, one exception is if you used PVA as a release, just wash it off
with warm water and a even light scuff of the surface and you're good to go for primer.
I've always liked high build auto primer.
with warm water and a even light scuff of the surface and you're good to go for primer.
I've always liked high build auto primer.
Re: painting Fiberglass tender shell
Prep-Sol by Dupont is an excellent prepaint cleaner that removes silicone based releases, wax and oils of all types. Prep-Sol can be found in auto parts stores and auto paint dealers.
Any pics of your tender?
Denny
Any pics of your tender?
Denny
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