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dmw_boatboy

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Help with right paint for GRP hull
« on: April 21, 2013, 03:37:50 pm »

Afternoon all  :-)

I have a Mobile Marine Models Grp hull which i am getting near to painting and would like a bit of advise regarding what sort of prep and paint to use as i normaly scratch built from wood.

I Normally use a cellulose paint for my models but im not sure if its ok to use on this sort of hull.

And advise and tips i would be thankfull  :D
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Re: Help with right paint for GRP hull
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2013, 04:05:29 pm »

It will be fine. Rub it down well with wet and dry so the paint has a good tooth.
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Re: Help with right paint for GRP hull
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2013, 04:14:16 pm »

It will be fine. Rub it down well with wet and dry so the paint has a good tooth.

Brilliant thank you ill make the most of the sunny-ish weather and get going.
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Re: Help with right paint for GRP hull
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2013, 05:36:38 pm »

Read MY guide in the painting section
 
 
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Re: Help with right paint for GRP hull
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2013, 07:17:15 pm »

Read MY guide in the painting section
 
 
Dave

Thanks for pointing that out very interesting read and very helpfull  :-))

Its amazing how when you look for somthing you never find it if its right there infront of you  :embarrassed:
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