Faux window paint October 27, 2014, 07:26:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149208I need to repaint the front black faux windows on the overhead. What would be the paint of choice? Dale from Downey.
Re: Faux window paint Reply #1 – October 28, 2014, 12:06:46 am Yahoo Message Number: 149214The factory uses a two part aircraft paint. I saw a picture of a LD that used the color of the body (green) and another picture that made sun glasses. If you use standard automotive paint you might want to wrap it with the 3m automotive plastic after the paint has had time to cure. That stuff is amazing when it comes to protecting leading edges on cars. I had our 04 BMW 325 wrapped when we purchased it used. After 40k mostly miles (a fair amount along I95 between Fl and NY) the paint looked new when we had to sell the car. (The daily driver was totaled when some one rear ended my wife - she is ok).
Re: Faux window paint Reply #2 – October 30, 2014, 02:48:43 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149243I would paint some eyes on those panels that would really standout
Re: Faux window paint Reply #3 – October 30, 2014, 05:08:34 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149246I like that. Maybe focused on the on coming traffic lane but ever so slightly crossed...
Re: Faux window paint Reply #4 – October 30, 2014, 05:22:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149247I have also thought about doing a picture in the Norman Rockwell style of a young (6 yr old) boy looking out one window and a sister or dog looking out the other. But with the face kind of scrunched up against the window and hands with palms out and mouth in mid scream. Remember I am posting this comment just before
Re: Faux window paint Reply #5 – October 31, 2014, 02:12:10 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149256I just re-painted our faux windows again. The first time I just used regular black (flat) rattle can spray paint. But because they're black, they of course gets roasting hot in the sun. This time around, I sprang for BBQ paint. I've spot painted various areas on the coach with std LD factory colors using both 2-part auto primer + the original 2-part Cardinal paint and a disposable spray gun. IMO, it's too much work for the faux windows. They get faded & stained so rapidly I figure it's just gonna be a normal maintenance project. The trick is to properly tape off the windows & protect against overspray. Then get up there on a ladder and give it a light touch with 600-800 grit sandpaper, wipe off the dust with a damp clamp, shake the can, paint, and get finished.
Re: Faux window paint Reply #6 – October 31, 2014, 02:18:13 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149257Thanks so much. That's very helpful.
Re: Faux window paint Reply #7 – November 01, 2014, 10:38:29 pm Yahoo Message Number: 149269Be glad that you have phony windows! My SOB has a tempered glass window there and I have broken it twice in the past 5 years and had to have it replaced.Glen in AZ with SOB
Re: Faux window paint Reply #8 – November 02, 2014, 12:12:52 am Yahoo Message Number: 149270"Be glad that you have phony windows! My SOB has a tempered glass window there and I have broken it twice in the past 5 years and had to have it replaced."GlenNext time, consider using clear sheet acrylic plastic sheeting. It's worked for a couple forum members who owned older LDs which still. Real glass front window. Others have completely covered the window with with sheet aluminum.Larry
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