My current process, a bath in hot water to relieve any stresses and dust, then to the painting elves

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Using a light tack spray followed by a wet spray a few minutes later then two more coats per top and bottom seems to do the trick. Make sure you get all the sides in each pass. Total time for 3 coats + drying is less than 2 hours leaving the surface smooth and ready for trim and decals

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I have been using Rust-Oleum American Accents 2X ultra cover paint + primer Heirloom White Satin is my fave for doped linen.

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Now for the struts!