Refinishing

[jon2659a]

I am refinishing a Flotthorp prop that goes on an A-65 Continental engine.
What finish should be used? and where can I obtain decals. It was made by Univair but as you know they are not in the business anymore.
Any help will be appreciated. jon


Thanks to all for the info...

[Dave]

If it's for display only, the choice of finish is yours. You might get decals through Nostalgic Reflections. If they don't have them they can custom make them.

[Dave]

This just in. Flottorp decals on eBay, 10 available.

[markforster]

Decals

Most hobby stores carry decal stock that can be printed on by a lazer printer. You can normally apply decals over any finish, but you need to be cautious with any finish applied over the decal. Spray Polyurethane (waterbased) seems pretty foolproof. I think that's what fender used on their headstocks, which is why the front of the headstocks yellowed more than the rest of the neck/headstock finish.
Regards
Mark