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Old 03-02-2012, 06:27 PM
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Default Paint Compatable with Canopy

Hey - starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for finishing my Canopy - which is the last major project I have until I'm ready to move the plane to the airport for final assemble.

There are a few places where I'd like to paint the inside of the canopy black.... is there any special paint I should use that is compatable with the canopy plastic (note I do not have a spray gun... these areas are really small and I am just hoping to use a foam brush).

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Jason
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Old 03-02-2012, 06:36 PM
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I painted the top of my -6 canopy in 1993. It still looks good today.
I tried many kinds of primer and nothing worked.
Finally I just scuffed the plexiglass with Scotchbrite and sprayed Jet-Glo directly.
It's painted on the outside but the inside looks just as good.
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