X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Sender: To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 20:39:28 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from nskntmtas01p.mx.bigpond.com ([61.9.168.137] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.2.14) with ESMTP id 3646652 for lml@lancaironline.net; Tue, 19 May 2009 06:17:42 -0400 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=61.9.168.137; envelope-from=frederickmoreno@bigpond.com Received: from nskntotgx02p.mx.bigpond.com ([124.178.53.195]) by nskntmtas01p.mx.bigpond.com with ESMTP id <20090519101703.MCCJ13799.nskntmtas01p.mx.bigpond.com@nskntotgx02p.mx.bigpond.com> for ; Tue, 19 May 2009 10:17:03 +0000 Received: from Razzle ([124.178.53.195]) by nskntotgx02p.mx.bigpond.com with ESMTP id <20090519101702.KZMH1556.nskntotgx02p.mx.bigpond.com@Razzle> for ; Tue, 19 May 2009 10:17:02 +0000 From: "Frederick Moreno" X-Original-To: "Lancair Mail" Subject: FW: paint questions X-Original-Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 18:16:52 +0800 X-Original-Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_00B2_01C9D8AD.FE3110A0" X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.6838 Thread-Index: AcnYaNO17p+/BA84QiaCUHH27JmThQAATb6w X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.5579 Importance: Normal X-RPD-ScanID: Class unknown; VirusThreatLevel unknown, RefID str=0001.0A150202.4A12871F.010E,ss=1,fgs=0 X-SIH-MSG-ID: rRAyFdH9TFa2kTAvmTy2alorgFm6/gF5uMhSBI0wt0lHEVbCu8XAQs2rbaZC34/v0S4oc0+VQzBpc63tTY7RuNi3K7xSSrLZ5/E2 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_00B2_01C9D8AD.FE3110A0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable =20 Pro's and Cons: =20 1.Clearcoat - produces the best appearance metallic finish IMHO. Can be block wet sanded and then buffed to provide that nice glassy look if you = are inclined that way. Just takes lots of time and effort. Clearcoat not necessary on solid colors like white. =20 2. Wingwalk or non-skid paint. Neither. Buy one of those textured = rubber drawer liners probably available at Home Depot (non skid stuff) in the = color of your choice, put it out when you open the door, and when you climb = in, pick it up, roll it up, and put it behind your heels in front of the = spar box for easy retrieval when you shut down. Works great (as long as you = do not forget it). My early versions tended to blow off on windy days, so = my wife sewed =BD to 3/4 inch tubes of fabric filled with some ballast = (sand works find) into the ends to keep it put. Works great.=20 =20 Fred Moreno =20 =20 ------=_NextPart_000_00B2_01C9D8AD.FE3110A0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Pro's and Cons:

1.Clearcoat - produces the best appearance metallic finish = IMHO.=A0 Can be block wet sanded and then buffed to provide that nice glassy look if = you are inclined that way. Just takes lots of time and effort.=A0 Clearcoat not = necessary on solid colors like white.

2. Wingwalk or non-skid paint.=A0 Neither.=A0 Buy one of those textured = rubber drawer liners probably available at Home Depot (non skid stuff) = in the color of your choice, put it out when you open the door, and when you = climb in, pick it up, roll it up, =A0and put it behind your heels in front of the = spar box for easy retrieval when you shut down.=A0 Works great (as long as you do = not forget it).=A0 My early versions tended to blow off on windy days, so my = wife sewed =BD to 3/4 inch tubes of fabric filled with some ballast (sand = works find) into the ends to keep it put.=A0 Works great.

Fred Moreno

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