On Apr 5, 12:07*pm, Tim Taylor wrote:

Tim (been there done that too many times)

Which is why I'm 'T8'. I liked my old number better, but I just
couldn't see screwing with a good paint job.

Stencils: use self adhesive plastic single use stencils. There are
companies that do this specifically for airplanes. They work great.
I would not even consider using anything else.

Heard once that the stencils on many gliders applied at the factory
are painted on with butyrate.

-Evan Ludeman, the glider pilot formerly known as 3Z.