AquaCraft VS1 - Manual (Page 14)

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TAPING THE RADIO BOX LID
1. Start at the back of the radio box. Place tape so that half is
on the clear plastic top and the rest hangs over the side. Fold
the corners down, then press down fi rmly on the top and the
back side of the box.
2. Repeat at the front of the box.
3. Finish by taping the sides. Check again to make sure
you’ve pressed all the tape fi rmly in place, and you’re done.
Remember: After running the boat, pull up the tape to remove
the lid and unplug the battery from the switch.
PAINTING TIPS
SAFETY FIRST!
1. Always use a dust mask when sanding and a respirator
when painting.
2. It is required to have access to a proper spray booth or
outside ventilation.
3. You must wear protective gloves when painting and
working with chemicals.
4. If you are not willing to follow the above steps, do not
proceed with painting your boat.
To save weight the main hull and sponsons are best not
painted. However, to make the boat easier to see on the
water and to help protect the cowl from the elements, you
can paint it. Here are a few tips on painting your cowl. I will
list out a quick and easy way to paint the cowl as well as a
more professional way to paint the cowl.
QUICK AND EASY
Quick and easy paint supplies:
White Primer, Top Flite
® LustreKote ® (TOPR7527)
Color Paint, Top Flite LustreKote (TOPR7502 – TOPR7518)
Clear Top Coat, Top Flite LustreKote (TOPR7501)
Stick (to hold cowl when applying paint)
Double-sided tape
Isopropyl alcohol
Lint-free cloth
1. Follow the recommended usage on the paint cans for
proper application.
2. Prep your cowl by installing a paint fi xture of some type. I
like to use a 36" length of 3/4" square dowel (paint stick).