#414137, onto the roof where the tar paper will be applied [9].
The paint dries fairly quickly so I only work with a small area at
a time.
With the tissue on a scrap work surface I brush a bit of paint
into the edges that will become the underside of the tar paper
on the roof [10]. This is to ensure I have good adhesion for the
paper’s edges. The yellow background is to make it easier to
see the part being worked on in the photo. The prepped tissue
is then inverted onto the pre-painted roof section, and I use a
dental probe and tweezers to gently position it [9], taking care
to avoid ripping the paper once it’s saturated with paint. If the
paper rips, add a patch on the spot. that’s how loggers did it.
After the tissue is positioned I apply another light coat of the
black paint as a topcoat and sealer [10].
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10. A final layer of the black paint is added to the top
of the tar paper.
Logging cabooses - 6
MRH-Oct 2014
