I just bought a Phoenix Westland Lysander ARF which is the Canadian version, silver. I prefer the British camo version. I did some experimenting with spray paint on UltraKote. It scratches off with a fingernail. I finally realized that I always use Varathane W.B. satin clearcoat for a primer on my foamies. I tried it on the UltraKote and WOW!, the spray paint is PERMANENT! Nothing short of a pocket knife will scratch it. Doc
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Painting MonoKote/UltraKote
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Preparation and the proper paint are required for Monokote.
CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN!
Wear nitryl gloves. No fingerprints! fingerprints make "fish eyes"
First go over it with windex and a green scrubby pad.
Wipe that off with damp paper towels.
Then go over it with paper towels dampened with acetone.
The best paint for Monokote is Lusterkote.
I have found no equivalent.FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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I've painted many. I always start with an overall scuffing with 0000 steel wool (very very fine). Then a wipedown with IPA or acetone. Then wipedown with a tack cloth right before paint. Lay on mist coats until desired finish. No heavy coats. I've use Lusterkote, Rustoleum, Krylon, Testors, ModelMasters and other off the shelf rattle can brands.
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