Aerographics "Gerber" mask

[Doc]

Decided to paint "N" numbers vs appliques. Ordered masks from Aerographics (great people to talk to - very helpful) and they came branded as "Gerber" (the other, more expensive option is "Avery"). Out of the 4 masks (2 wings, two rudder), one of the rudder masks had a very aggressive adhesive that remained on the surface - very gummy and difficult to remove. I am going to reshoot that surface. I spoke with Marilynn who told me they rarely see this problem with Gerber, and not at all with Avery products. As an aside, Marilynn told me that the Taylorcraft logo I chose from Aerographics was the 1st one she sold in her 9 years with the company. Anyone else have any history on this logo?

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Aerographics "Gerber" mask

How long has it been since you shot the finish and how many coats have you applied in the last week? If it left a residue then more than likely your finish had not cured enough to handle the mask. I have dealt with stickier masks, but I always wait several weeks before applying any decals to make sure the finish had cured.

[Doc]

Re: Aerographics "Gerber" mask

Thanks for your note...and good advice. I am attaching some photos taken by Mark Julicher today. Some control cables were replaced today, and we are beginning to start firewall forward. Doc

[Buell Powell]

Re: Aerographics "Gerber" mask

Hi Doc
That sure is looking great--the two-tone paint,rudder trim, and large numbers really give it a classic antique look. When it's, finished you and Mark
need to fly it over to San Marcos sometime.
Buell

[Doc]

Re: Aerographics "Gerber" mask

Thanks Buell. The tail numbers were the 3-7/8" you recommended after our last telephone call. You can see we put them where they would fit - they look nice. Just ahead of the dorsal fin is a "spade", which I am calling the tip of the Draggin' Dragon's tail curled around the tail. My wife nixed the name of "Dragon Lady", so I have a working name of the "Red Dragon" Doc