flyboss

I'm looking for the right type of paint to paint fiberglass fuse and monokote wing that is lightly sanded. it must be matte finish for warbird F4 U Corsair "Jolly Rodger" colors. I'm using a airbrush to apply.
Thank you.

CafeenMan

Painting Monokote is bad news.

I would use 2-part automotive paints and primer all the way if I were you. Then overcoat with a flat clear.

In the mean time, think of something else to cover the wing with. Monokote is a substandard covering on warbirds in my opinion and it will still wrinkle under the paint.

Steve Collins

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Monokote will still wrinkle when painted but it can be painted with the right paint. I strongly recommend a paint that remains flexible so that it does not crack when the Monokote wrinkles or when you shrink the wrinkles out.

I have found Pactra Formula U works very well on Monokote. If you have not already monokoted the wing, Monokote makes a "paintable clear" which would be best to use. If it is already covered, scuff it lightly with steel wool to assist paint adhesion.

Pactra Formula U can be had from the following (Midwest Formula U is the same stuff):

http://www.eugenetoyandhobby.com/pag...dsupplies.html

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=++&search3=Go