Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19990115084340.02cfb91c@olsusa.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 08:43:40 -0500
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
From: <dechaze@cardell.com> (by way of Marvin Kaye <marvkaye@olsusa.com>)
Subject: Re: Finishing work 
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I've begun what obviously will be the arduous task of filling, priming, and
sanding the airplane.  I applied the first coat of WLS epoxy primer with a
brush
and have found that it sands easily on large relatively flat surfaces with 220
grit on an electric random orbital sander.  More aggressive grits are
difficult
to control.  I've tackled the canopy inside surfaces first along with the
longerons and roll over brace in an attempt to get out of the way of the
interior man before the interior goes in.  That way, all remaining finishing
work can be done with the plane closed preventing overspray and dust
contaminating the interior.  
    I'm finding the most difficult aspect to all this is the hand sanding
around
features.  The canopy interior is especially difficult due to the many
contours
at the front end and around the gas struts.  And of course feathering the edge
to the glass.  I'm using a flexible pad with 80 grit paper for starters.  I
would recommend also that you do not install your weather seals until after
priming is complete because they hamper sanding.  
    It would be great to hear about any work saving, or quality enhancing,
tips
from those of you who have been here before.  

Regards,
Ed de Chazal