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Post by kimbuehre on Nov 17, 2009 13:38:41 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
I am rebuilding a fuse made of wood. I fiberglassed some joints on the outside need to make things smooth again. Can anyone suggest a good primer which is lite, but adds thickness and can be sanded? I tried some primer from Ace, but it was just basically paint.
Kim
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Post by bearcat on Nov 17, 2009 13:53:28 GMT -5
Yes. Why not try a sandable "Primer/Surfacer" for automotive use? It is typically used on metal or fiberglass automotive surfaces, and is easy to sand down with a sanding block. Because the wood is porous, adhering to the wood should not be a problem.
Tell you what. I thought I had a rattle can of that stuff, unless my son cleaned me out when he was here. I'll look around at home and let you know.
And by the way, It's GREAT to see someone else using this forum finally too. Mitch was thinking of pulling the plug because he didn't think anybody used it. I like this little forum and it's a great way for all of us to keep in touch and share pics and ideas. So I hope we get more contributions!
Tony
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Post by Lt Swiss on Nov 17, 2009 18:26:48 GMT -5
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Post by bearcat on Nov 19, 2009 8:03:12 GMT -5
He stopped by my office and picked up the automotive primer/surfacer can that I had, which is a high build primer. The only thing is, Kim, it is black, so you probably will still have to get a white or gray primer to spray over it so you can paint the surface. But it depends on what you plan to do on the surface.
By the way, Kim was talking about this product you paint over foam that dries to a hard shell. I think that is a great idea, but I think if you crash, it won't be so easy to glue back together because of the cracking of the hard surface.
In our thin, high altitude air and turbulent conditions, crashing is a little too much of a possibility for us, I would think. And a reality for everybody, eventually. Planes don't tend to float as well as they do at low altitude.
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