Cut/have cut a hard stencil for the curvy bits and the registration, mark out with a pencil using a straight edge for the straight bits and - mask with 'fine line' tape, narrow for the curvy bits - mask the wider area - then spray.
It takes patience but I found it well worth the time to achieve a 'factory finish'.
I also found that trying to fix a self adhesive stencil on a vertical surface did not work (expensive too) as it sagged and distorted - drawing out and masking worked perfectly.
Frank
We used Aerographics paint masks for the numbers and roundels on the L-21. Big problems with residue on Polytone. I don't think it is an Aerographics issue, it's just what Polytone does. Would be no problem at all on anything shiny.
The cubs paint job in the first post is an attempt at duplicating the original 66 design; but the striping especially on the cowling is way off.
There is a cub for sale in Alaska that is a 1966 with original fabric and has always been hangered according to the ad.
Check out the photos to see what an original layout was like. I wish that I owned it to restore but he wants too much.
https://anchorage.craigslist.org/avo/d/1966-piper-super-cub/6754107407.html
Im pretty sure I.have an original blueprint of that paint scheme.My cowl was factory original. The bullet on both sides was a different size and shape. I make templates of the old ones. They were not at the same height on both sides.
When I asked for the paint masks for the supercub on the cowl they were a lot smaller. The bigger ones were original on my airplane.
There is no drawing for that paint scheme. This is what I ended up with
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Im pretty sure I.have an original blueprint of that paint scheme.
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I just moved from one hangar to another. Ill see if I can find it. Give me a few days. Email; jswalt@comcast.net.I’d love to see it. I called Clyde and he said that was the only one he doesn’t have a drawing for
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So how do I find out what my 1956 super cub was painted like from the factory? There must be someone with a picture/record?
Aerographics was real good about getting it the way I wanted. I emailed my graphics with dimensions, they imported and sent it back to me for approval. After some minor adjustments, all I had to do was call with a credit card. Very good to work with.
Same when I got the supercub for the cowl, told them it was too small, they sent 4 more for no charge. I used them as well for my instrument panel, wing roots throttle panel and fuel, trim and the other one. Matte clear coat over the top, and they turned out fantastic. They were great to work with. Lots of changes back and forth.
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