A Perfect Finish; Color Bleed; The Sun And High Skin Temperatures; Finishing Your All White Bandit Arf - BVM Bandit arf Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

A PERFECT FINISH?

Well-almost.
The color finish on the BVM Bandit ARF model is applied utilizing both paint in and out of the mold
processes.
Sometimes, because of human error, the paint is patched and polished. The resulting appearance is
better than 95% of what is accomplished by modelers in their shops and better than competitive ARFs on
the market.
Should the finish be damaged, BVM stocks the color paint and hardener required for the repair. This
is PPG paint, which is compatible with many urethane thinners.
If not experienced in the use of these paints, it will be best to seek the assistance of one who is.

COLOR BLEED

The model has been buffed at the factory. If any color bleed is noticed, such as red into white it can
be removed easily. Use a small amount of auto polish on a clean white cloth and hand wipe the white
area. The best polishing compound BVM has found is 3M Perfect-it 3000

THE SUN AND HIGH SKIN TEMPERATURES

The areas of dark blue or black trim will reach temperature as high as 180°F if the ambient
temperature is 90°F. Usually, the dark color paint will show some reaction to these extreme temps.
Shrinkage of the paint and epoxy glass is a reality with composite sandwich structure. That is why some
home built (full size) aircraft of composite structure are limited to only white, yellow, or aluminum paint.

FINISHING YOUR ALL WHITE BANDIT ARF

If black, dark blue or similar dark colors are applied and if the model will be exposed to direct sun at
ambient temps above 80°F, follow this 2-step procedure.
1. Apply the dark color and allow to cure for 7 days. Then, expose the area to 160+ degrees F for
one hour. This can be done with heat lamps or the sun. Use a laser thermometer to check the
skin temperature.
2. Repair any problem areas and then repaint and polish, Of course, to be safe, avoid using these
dark colors especially over large areas of the tops of the wings and tails.
BVM's tests have shown that a black surface exposed to direct sunlight at midday in the southern
regions of the USA would reach temps about twice that of the ambient temperature.
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