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VCOTE2-3DS - Protecting the Finish - What should I do?

Question: I've been flying my VMAR model for a while and it looks great. Is there anything that I need to do protect the finish to ensure it lasts.

Answer: VCOTE2-3DS is pretty tough stuff and does not need kid glove handling. If you do the following you should get good durability for the life of the model.

  • Most Importantly - Follow the Cleaning instructions. Use the recommended Cleaners and Method.
  • Secondly, remove raw fuel from the finish as soon as possible. Dab it off gently and then clean with Fantastic.
  • Test anything you apply to any covering, plastic or component. It's a good idea to assume that whatever is made there is something that can attack it. Test any glue, paint, cleaner, sealer, wax or anything else you may feel inclined to try on your model by applying the material to a small out of the way area first. If you get a reaction, a small blemish is better than having your canopy curl up or the covering turn black overnight. We've run into some very strange situations over the years... 99.9% of these would have been avoided by testing first.
  • Avoid hours and hours sitting in the direct sun. UV light can play hell with pigments especially dark colors and flourescents. This does not mean you need to go around covering your model every 15 minutes but if you can get it out of the sun after a few hours we would suggest that's a good way to go.
  • Patch holes and tack down any loose seams as soon as possible after the problem is noticed.

That's about it. Nothing to really sweat over... basically common sense.

 

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