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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Quote Originally Posted by jmodguy View Post
    David
    It’s “close”...
    Colors on computer screens can be changed so easily. Once I found a scheme I liked, I went to the hobby shop and bought a Testors spray can of Ford Grabber Orange (licensed by Ford...) and sprayed a piece of white pvc (also from hobby store) to make sure the color was what I thought it was. So far it is working better than I had anticipated!
    Very nice Jeff. There’s no doubt you’ll be seen ... which is why I want to use the same or similar colour. So, is that colour from the Ford paint, Poly Fibre chart or some other supplier Or is it a blend you made yourself ?.
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    It’s Ford Grabber Orange. 1970 version. You can look up the color mix on the www. Most auto paint shops can get it made.
    This is a single stage polyurethane solvent base paint. Very flexible!
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    More painting today... sand wings tomorrow. Paint sunday
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    Quote Originally Posted by efwd View Post
    I did the same thing. Testors has a color that matches the Oratex Yellow perfectly. Used it as a touch up on the fabric that I had scuffed and to cover the white edges of the fabric where I cut the rudder leading edge fiberglass. It just so happened that its a damn good match with the Poly Fiber "yellow orange" paint with which I painted all the fiberglass. It looks like the same color you have used on your rudder. You didn't use rattle can paint to paint your rudder did you? What paint are you using?
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    Sorry I missed your question at the end. I'll post a pic later today. No it's not rattle can! 😂
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Left wing painted today...
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    You must be pleased with how it is coming out. It looks spectacular. Had I not finished my paint I may have used what you used..
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Our homespun paint booth... Thats me squirting Grabber Orange!
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    You have great lighting in that paint booth Jeff. Also, it’s good to see how others set up their spray booths. Good job.
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    Eddie
    Here is the paint I’m using
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Looks beautiful, Jeff! When I think 'industrial finishes', I think of hard surfaced machinery. It must have the flexibility needed for fabric. I couldn't find any reference to that in my brief searches. I'm getting ready to do some re-painting on my wings. Just curious...

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