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Table 3: Finishing Methods and Procedures
Painting Finish Choice:
Clear-coat Method Non Clear-coat Method
Characteristics:
Longer completion time, high gloss, best decal
protection, slightly increased weight
Quicker completion time, shorter decal life,
lightest weight
Procedures
Step (1) Wash thoroughly with warm water and detergent Wipe with alcohol or paint prep solution
Note: The canopy can be left as is or further detailed. If you wish to smooth it further, apply :@ masking tape (in two
layers thick) on both sides of the seam and sand with 400 grit wet-or-dry paper. If overall painting is chosen,
imperfections in the seam can be filled with glazing putty or similar material.
Step (2)
Scuff overall with ScotchBrite abrasive pad or fine
steel wool. Wipe again with cleaner.
Mask area surrounding the Awindow@. Scuff
window area with ScotchBrite pad or fine
steel wool and wipe again with cleaner.
Step (3)
Mask area surrounding the Awindow@ and spray
with color of choice. Remove masking tape.
Spray window area with color of choice.
Remove masking tape.
Decal
Application
Dry Method Wet Method
Characteristics:
Quicker, but only one opportunity to position
decals
Slower, easy repositioning of decals
Procedures
Step (4)
Carefully cut decals from sheet using sharp scissors or a clean modelers knife.
Study decal application sheet for suggested positioning,
Step (5)
Apply decals and firmly burnish to canopy surface
using the decal backing paper and firm finger
pressure.
Apply window cleaner to canopy. Position
each decal and remove excess liquid with a
soft rubber squeegee. Allow to dry B
Canopy is completed.
Step (6)
Wipe the canopy with a tack cloth and apply clear-
coat of choice by first applying a very light Atack@
coat (allowing it to dry 15-30 min.) followed by a
wet coat. Canopy is completed.