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Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Painting Lnc2
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speaking of static wicks, if I had a glass airplane I would cover it =
with radome paint and bond to the static wicks.

On Dec 30, 2011, at 12:07 PM, Bill Hogarty wrote:

Tom

Recommend you put a reasonable number of hours on the plane while in =
primer for many reasons.

Also, I removed the wings and made a simple rotisserie which made it =
much easier to paint the wings, also the body.

Don't forget to rebalance the rudder, ailerons, and elevators after you =
paint.  The weight of the paint is appreciable.

I bonded all the surfaces on my IV and added static wicks.  Not sure =
it's needed on the 2.  Maybe someone else will advise here.

Anyway, sounds like you covered most of the bases.  Be careful of the =
paint as it is nasty stuff.

Good Luck

Bill H


On Dec 29, 2011, at 11:04 AM, N20087 <n20087@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Folks,
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> I am pondering paint options for my lnc2. I would be grateful for any =
pointers from those of you who have been there.  Below I have listed =
what I am thinking along with some questions. I want to achieve =
professional results on a reasonable budget
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> I will do the work myself
> I will disassemble the plane before paint
> I plan to use polyurethane for durability and uv protection - is this =
the optimum choice for weight and finish quality?
> I will erect a force air filtered booth in my garage=20
> I will use an enclosed breathing apparatus=20
> I will use a HVLP system.  Considering the Fuji mini mite 3 - has =
anyone any experience/recommendation on this?
> I already have epoxy primer on the airframe which has yet to be sanded =
using 220 grit - Primer is WLS Coatings
> I will degrease before sanding=20
> I will paint at 70 degrees fahrenheit or better in low humidity
> I want to paint a bright metallic silver throughout but I am concerned =
this will "shield" my internal nav/comm/gps antennae - any =
recommendations?
> I found the folks at Products Techniques Inc (PTI) to be very helpful =
regarding the technical details of their paint products.  Because of =
their excellent customer support I am very much inclined to go with =
them.  They will mix whatever paint code I would like! - has anybody had =
any experience with their products good or bad?  They are sold through =
aircraftspruce btw
> What is the best material/method to deal with pin holes?  Fortunately =
I have very few but never the less I need to take care of them
> I am hoping to get away with 2 coats only.=20
> I will use an additive by PTI to inhibit orange peel
> I am hoping i can paint the wings in two stages top and bottom =
separately and feather the leading edge on the underside. The PTI paint =
should only be sanded within 36 hours of shooting otherwise it is too =
hard according to the manufacturer
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> Again, any guidance from you folks would be appreciated=20
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> Thanks=20
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> Tom
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> 826CT LNC2
> 102 hrs
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