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Old 28 February 2007, 06:49 AM   #3 (permalink)
berman
Two-seater Pilot
 
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Prep and primer

The model should first be thoroughly washed with a good liquid detergent such as Dawn dishwashing detergent and warm water. All automotive primers are not the same. Most contain talcum power as a filler. I have had excellent results with Dupli-Color grey Primer Sealer. A twelve ounce spray can sells for five dollars at auto parts stores. A light mist coat is followed by two heavier coats, ten minutes apart. This results in a perfectly smooth finish and is thin enough not to obscure fine details. It is important to spray in an evironment of about seventy degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the proper viscosity.
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