7.2.1 Clear acrylic paint
1. Use a rag and possibly a solvent to clean the outside of the enclosure. Solvents that can be
used include rubbing alcohol, a water solution of alkaline or caustic salts, household
cleaning products, aromatic hydrocarbon solvents (benzene, xylene), butyl acetate, and
glycol acetate.
2. If a solvent was used, carefully rinse and dry enclosure.
3. Use a fine grain sandpaper to gently sand the enclosure surface; if the surface of the
enclosure is sufficiently rough, this step may be skipped.
4. Spray with clear acrylic paint.
CAUTION:
Properly ventilate the area while using solvent and paint. Wear safety goggles, mask, and
gloves while sanding.
7.2.2 Primer and white paint
1. Use a rag and possibly a solvent to clean the outside of the enclosure. Solvents that can be
used include rubbing alcohol, a water solution of alkaline or caustic salts, household
cleaning products, aromatic hydrocarbon solvents (benzene, xylene), butyl acetate, and
glycol acetate.
2. If a solvent was used, carefully rinse and dry enclosure.
3. Use a fine grain sandpaper to gently sand the enclosure surface; if the surface of the
enclosure is sufficiently rough, this step may be skipped.
4. Spray with primer that is compatible with fiberglass.
5. Paint the enclosure with a white paint that is compatible with fiberglass and resistant to
extreme weather. The paint must be white because the white color reflects solar radiation.
CAUTION:
Properly ventilate the area while using solvent and paint. Wear safety goggles, mask, and
gloves while sanding.
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