Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5.6) with ESMTP id 1120719 for rob@logan.com; Sat, 23 Feb 2002 09:47:54 -0500 Received: from spknpop1.spkn.uswest.net ([207.108.48.1]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with SMTP id com for ; Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:33:21 -0500 Received: (qmail 47449 invoked by uid 0); 23 Feb 2002 00:32:42 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO ckrouse) (63.227.98.170) by spknpop1.spkn.uswest.net with SMTP; 23 Feb 2002 00:32:42 -0000 Message-ID: <006d01c1bc02$176165a0$aa62e33f@ckrouse> From: "C Krouse" To: References: <20020222183100.81032.qmail@web14908.mail.yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Wheel Wells/ Painting and Corrosion Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:36:10 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Mike, My 320 is far from completed, but I asked the same question about what would be the best material to finish the wheel wells with. A couple people suggested Zolotone (trunk paint). I took their suggestion and finished the wheel wells with a charcoal grey colored Zolotone. I'm totally happy with the way it turned out. The finish is rough, resistant to scratching, looks totally professional, and I was able to brush it on instead of having to spray it. You have to use a very light brush and don't worry about how thick the paint is when it goes on, but brushing can and does give a very nice finish. The stuff is terribly strong and some sort of breather is definitely recommended. I found a paint mask was ok for about 10 minutes...then I had to vacate the shop for the rest of the day. As far as the metal parts. Alodine or anodize is the way to go with aluminum. IMHO Curtis Krouse N753K (about 30% and another 130% to go.) > I have a 320 nearing completion. The problem is what > is the best way to finish the wheel wells. > Also any ideas for color in the wheel wells. > Light good for inspections but shows dirt. > dark, hides dirt but hard to inspect. > > Happy Building > > Mike Clark >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>