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Old 11-17-2016, 08:56 AM
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I've seen other people mention papering fins. Can you explain what that means? I would assume that paper sucks up paint much more so do you still prime before the top coat? But are you saying that you don't have to sand the primer before the top coat?

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*backstroking through the vitriol*
To each there own....

clhug:
Glad you asked. Use typing paper with school glue, glue stick or whatever works for you to cover the woodgrain. Below is a detailed How To posted on TRF. Give it a try and see what you think.
Personally I use self adhesive label paper to avoid wrinkling.

Papering fins thread on TRF

Just a few of my builds with papered fins






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