I' ve read in several articles that adhesive should only be applied to the dull side of the foil. It gets a better grip. I just finished reading Marv Howell's article on foiling and in it he suggests laying down the glue on the shiny side to give an alternate contrast on the finish. Has any one done this? And does the adhesive hold well on the shiny side? I've always felt that the dull side comes closer to matching real aircraft aluminum than the bright side? Any info on different foiling techniques( especially ways to make foil over laps 'disappear) I still feather the edge with
800 grit finishing paper, but the over lap could be picked up by a judge's eye very quickly, will be welcome. Mike IPMS- posted
20 years ago