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Nicholas P wrote:
Is it necessary or advisable to paint the
inside of the main and nose gear wheel wells or does this just add unnecessary
weight? If so, with what? Is there any reason not to use the grey epoxy fuel
tank sealer?
Nicholas,
I painted mine with the gray epoxy
fuel sealer as you suggested. Definitely adds some weight, but makes the wheel
wells look very nice, and also makes them easy to clean out/keep clean. I've
noticed that the "raw" honeycomb/carbon fiber tends to absorb oil/dirt/grease
over time, and these make it almost impossible to repair a crack or
ding--perhaps the best practical consideration for sealing? I've seen a number
of Lancairs that left the wheel wells unpainted, and while OK, the painted ones
really add to the airplane's overall neat appearance. This is particularly
true for the nose wheel well, which is exposed on the ground... but I guess
in the end, it comes down to personal
preference.
Bob
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