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Title: painting diacov
Post by: mick a on September 03, 2018, 15:41:36 PM
hi gents
i know some of you use diacov
i have just got some to cover glider , a couple of qs
can  paint straight on -or do  need a sealant
if i don’t paint at all will it still be ok
do i need to use balsa lock to help stick down
thanks in advance
mick
Title: Re: painting diacov
Post by: Fred on September 04, 2018, 13:09:03 PM
Hi Mick,

I do not prep my Diacov before painting, and no problem, but it is apparently recommended for you to do by the manufacturer. So up to you :)

No need for Balsa Lock etc. This is full size stuff, that thing stick like nothing else :)

Now, that depend if you use Diacov or Diatex. Diacov have the glue backing, Diatex doesn't and you need to brush the glue on the surface
Title: Re: painting diacov
Post by: mick a on September 04, 2018, 18:48:40 PM
thanks fred
it’s the diacov i have
will be painting a bit of it ,
thanks for you help
a star usual