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Andrew Nemeth
03-14-2013, 10:33 AM
I finished stripping what was left of the old jappaning from the plane I am working on and am about to apply Duplicolor engine enamel to the bare metal as recommended in several threads I have read. I see no mention of priming in the threads. Does anyone know if I should be priming prior to painting?
Thanks again!
Tom Vanzant
03-14-2013, 10:47 AM
Just make sure you have thoroughly de-greased the metal. Several light coats will be better than one heavy coat.
Tom Henderson2
03-14-2013, 10:09 PM
I finished stripping what was left of the old jappaning from the plane I am working on and am about to apply Duplicolor engine enamel to the bare metal as recommended in several threads I have read. I see no mention of priming in the threads. Does anyone know if I should be priming prior to painting?
Thanks again!
Best to follow the Duplicolor recommendations...
http://www.duplicolor.com/pdfs/tips.pdf
The instructions here are excellent; I followed them and have had excellent results.
http://home.comcast.net/~rexmill/planes101/japanning/japanning.htm
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