Hi Fred,
I did my whole plane with Smooth Prime. I found it very easy to apply
with a small diameter foam roller and small plastic paint tray.
Instructions are at http://www.polyfiber.com/uvsmooth/
I did the 3 coats and sanded down with 320 grit. Sanded down again with
320 after another 3 coats. Sanding of Smooth Prime to get a good finish
is very easy. As I remember the dilution, if any, was as specified on
the can. I sprayed Aerothane topcoat after this with good results. I
understand that some have had problems with the topcoat possibly due to
inadequate drying of the water based Smooth Prime. Instructions are very
clear that it should be left for 3 weeks to dry. Poly Fiber now
recommend sealing the Smooth Prime with epoxy primer. I did not do this
as it was not specified when I did the job.
Re quantity, I do not remember. Suggest you start with 1 gallon and see
how you get on.
Cheers, John
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From: Fred Klein<fklein@orcasonline.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Smooth Prime
To those of you who have used Smooth Prime on their Europa XS...Have you used it
JUST on the filled/foam control surfaces?...or on the ENTIRE airframe?
In either case, how much material is necessary for the required THREE
(undiluted)
COATS before sanding?
Thanks in advance,
Fred
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