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> A couple of questions have come up that I would appreciate
> input from the list.
>
> Pro's and Cons:
>
> 1.Clearcoat
>
> 2. Wingwalk or non-skid paint.


Skip,

We used Dupont Aviation Finishes, with the basecoat / clearcoat.  Unlike 
some of the automotive basecoats, the Dupont system has a catalyzed 
basecoat.  We buffed the wings after clearcoat and then masked off the 
wingwalk area and scuffed the area with scotchbrite.  We then mixed the 
non-skid material (white) in with the clearcoat and rolled the mixture on 
with a close-napped roller that is normally used to apply adhesive.  The 
results worked out very well.  Another neat touch we did was apply a Lancair 
logo mask in the middle of the area and then pulled the mask after we had 
rolled the mixture.  Result is a shiny Lancair logo in the wingwalk area 
with non-skid all around.  You just need to remember not to keep rolling the 
area over and over..... do it a couple of times and leave it alone!

Hope this helps,

Ed Smith
N9JE
Chesapeake, VA